Natural homemade ginger ale is made from fresh ginger root, clean water, sugar, a little lemon juice, and a pinch of active dry yeast, which will give the drink a...
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Dry sterilizing jars in the oven will help preserve your preserves. You can preserve any vegetables for the winter using quick canning recipes. Jars are best for vegetables...
Making homemade strawberry jam isn't as difficult as it seems. This recipe from Ina Garten will help you quickly and easily create a sweet, aromatic jam with citrus notes that will brighten up any...
Many people prefer to buy puff pastry because making it is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. But with this recipe, you'll get puff pastry that's as good as the pros'. The dough...
Hibiscus tea is pleasantly refreshing with its tartness and subtle fruity flavor, and when served cold, it's a great substitute for fruit drinks or compote. Brew four hibiscus tea bags per liter of water and refrigerate.
To remove excess water from cucumbers and make them crispier, slice them into thin, equal-sized slices, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for an hour. Then pour the cooled...
The combination of sweet baked bananas and ripe blueberries in this puree is sure to satisfy your little sweet tooth. This natural puree contains no added ingredients or sweeteners, and...
Few people enjoy spinach on its own, despite its incredible health benefits. But in this baby food puree recipe, spinach is perfectly complemented by banana, natural yogurt, and unfiltered...
Mango is a great addition to the now-traditional apple and carrot combination. The puree will be delicious. Sliced apples, carrots, and mango are baked in the oven until soft, and then...
This barbecue sauce has just five basic ingredients and is incredibly simple to make: just add everything to a saucepan, stir, and simmer until the desired consistency is reached. The sauce's flavor is complex and...
A fruitcake infused with alcohol is traditionally baked for Christmas and other winter holidays. The best thing about it, besides the taste, is that you don't have to wait until the last minute. You can bake a fruitcake...
This vegan version of the classic tuna salad is made with shelled and soaked sunflower seeds, which act as both the tuna and the mayo. The bright, refreshing flavor of lemon and...
These vegan sausages look and taste just like real meat, but they're made with beans. A healthy alternative to meat, they're high in protein and fiber. Besides the pinto beans, these sausages also contain...
After trimming the meat from your festive roast turkey, don't throw away the remaining skeleton: it makes a great base for a delicious, flavorful broth, which you can make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator or...
Tamales are a traditional Mesoamerican dish, dating back to the ancient Aztecs. Pieces of cornmeal dough were wrapped in dried corn husks and boiled. Today, tamales are most often made with...
Natural vanilla is not a cheap spice, but with just one pod you can make a lot of flavored vanilla sugar and use it wherever you want to add...
Bomboloni are Italian filled doughnuts made with yeast dough. To make the dough, you'll need pressed yeast, flour, eggs, sugar, and butter. It's recommended to knead it in a stand mixer...
Making homemade ravioli from scratch isn't as difficult as it seems, especially if you have a pasta machine. It will help you get perfectly smooth dough and neat ravioli, just like store-bought. Ingredients...
Simple syrup is a common ingredient in cocktails and desserts. If you usually buy it, you'll be surprised how easy it is to make your own. The basic principle is to use equal parts sugar and water...
Sopes are a popular Mexican street food made from corn tortillas with a variety of toppings. The tortillas are made from a simple mixture of masa harina (Mexican corn flour) and water. Fry them...
These crispy crackers are made with gluten-free flour and are healthy and delicious. Unlike traditional dough, gluten-free dough doesn't require a lot of kneading, so you can...
These fluffy, soft, and delicious pretzels are made with healthy whole-wheat flour, raisins, cinnamon, and a sweet-and-savory topping. Once the yeast dough has risen, you can invite the kids to help. They...
This vibrant, juicy pizza is rich in vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber. It's also lower in fat, thanks to the light, semi-skimmed ricotta topping and a touch of grated...
Whole grain twists made according to this recipe are a healthy alternative to regular cookies. The light nutty flavor of the dough, made from whole grain flour, bulgur, and quinoa, pairs perfectly with...
This healthy pizza is made with natural homemade sauces and homemade whole-wheat dough. You can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the freezer, then defrost and cook it whenever you need it...
Shepherd's pie is loved for its delicious combination of meat, gravy, vegetables, and potato garnish. Everything is baked in one pan and looks festive when served. But even a hearty dish like shepherd's...
Chicken King Ranch is a popular Tex-Mex casserole dish that features a sauce made from canned diced tomatoes, chili peppers, canned chicken...
Chilaquiles is a casserole with crispy chips and fried eggs, typically served for breakfast but also perfect for dinner. Toasted corn tortilla chips are topped with a pepper sauce...
To make a cream pie, a pre-baked, deep, crumbly crust is filled with a thick layer of delicate custard, then topped with whipped cream. It looks very...
Use the leftover chicken bones and backs to make a delicious and rich chicken broth. Freeze portions for later use in soups and sauces. Chicken...
Jerky—thin pieces of dried beef—can be made at home, even if you don't have a dehydrator. Alton Brown suggests building a drying rack out of paper filters...
Young spring asparagus is a great ingredient for a healthy and delicious dinner. To roast, all you need is olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can roast it until the spears are tender, or until...
Etouffee is a traditional Cajun and Creole dish popular in the US state of Louisiana. It's essentially a stew made with shrimp, spices, carrots, plenty of onions, and celery, which...
This thick and rich meat sauce will complement not only spaghetti but any pasta. The ingredients listed in this recipe make a large batch, some of which you can freeze if...
To prepare this recipe, you can pound the chicken breasts ahead of time and store each cutlet in a separate bag in the freezer for quick cooking at a moment's notice.
Petit fours are miniature, bite-sized pastries that will enhance any occasion, whether it's a family celebration, brunch, or a house party with friends. Petit fours made according to this recipe...
These French cheese puffs will be a hit at your house party. They pair perfectly with spirits, especially wine, and are a quick sell-out. Gougères are baked in...
Deep-fried squid is a delicious and quick appetizer that can be served at a party with a dipping sauce. You can use either the whole squid, cut into rings, or...
This delicious and healthy soup contains only five ingredients: carrots, broth (vegetable or chicken), thyme, honey, and heavy cream. The carrots are simmered in the broth along with the thyme, and then the soup...
This light fruit salad is a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and blackberries in a sweet and tart rhubarb syrup dressing. Chopped basil and mint add a multifaceted flavor...
Rhubarb and strawberries are among the first to appear in the garden. Why not combine them and make a delicious grilled compote? It makes a wonderful dessert to serve after a barbecue...
The abundant spring harvest of juicy pink rhubarb is the perfect time to make simple yet delicious desserts, like this jelly. The pinker your rhubarb, the prettier it will look...
This English pie with dried fruit filling is traditionally made for Christmas, but it is so wonderful and aromatic that it can be baked for other holidays, or even for no special occasion, just for tea.
The classic Manhattan is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. It combines whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. All the ingredients work perfectly together, resulting in...
Stock up on cardamom and vanilla pods so you can make delicious, aromatic jam all berry season long. You won't need many berries, as this jam only has a two-week shelf life.
Large stuffed pasta shells are an easy-to-make yet delicious and impressive-looking Italian dish. For the filling, ground turkey is pan-fried with...
These delicious and healthy individual pizzas are perfect for making with your kids, or you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for your child to reheat when they get home from school. Pre-order...
These stuffed peppers are filled with crumbled meatballs, so if you have a lot left over, perhaps after a holiday, now's the time to give them a new lease on life. Fresh tomatoes are used to make...
This dish is filled with juicy spinach, artichokes, and chicken breast pieces, simmered in a light, creamy sauce made with milk and low-fat cream cheese. Garlic and dried...
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delicious dish featuring crispy breaded chicken breasts with cheese and ham hidden inside. Ree Drummond offers an even more impressive, yet simple, version...
























































