To make a simple yet striking carrot side dish perfect for special occasions, select long, thin carrots of roughly equal size and roast them whole. Don't peel the carrots, as...
Culinary recipes
Crisp celery root has a subtle, distinctive flavor that pairs beautifully with a sour cream dressing with mustard and lemon juice. Before preparing the grated celery salad...
This fluffy and flavorful Italian focaccia uses both fennel seeds and root. The toasted seeds are mixed into a yeast dough, while the root is sliced into thin strips and...
The easiest way to make arugula as a beer appetizer. The slightly bitter flavor of this green is best paired with a tart mustard dressing made with white wine vinegar and olive oil...
Salmon fillet baked under a herb crust is a festive dish that looks elegant and is quick and easy to prepare. The fish is rubbed with a mixture of ground coriander, fennel, and sugar...
This dish uses flavorful flank steak, which is a great everyday choice if you want to enjoy the rich flavor of beef. The key is to grill it...
Chinese-style sesame chicken is an easy-to-make dish packed with vibrant flavors that's quick to prepare even on a weekday evening. Chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces,...
Tender and juicy pork tenderloin is a perfect dish for a special occasion dinner, and a vibrant side dish of braised red cabbage makes the presentation even more impressive and festive. The pork is rubbed on all sides with...
Natural bone-in pork loin cutlets are pan-fried for a couple of minutes on each side, resulting in golden brown and juicy results. Served with homemade pineapple relish. To prepare it...
A whole pork loin is rubbed with a spice mixture of mustard, rosemary, and garlic and baked in the oven until golden brown and juicy inside. The meat is then sliced thinly crosswise...
Cook bison for dinner and serve it beautifully on a plate with sauces. This recipe uses roasted bison loin and ribs. To make them easier to handle and quicker...
A quick and easy recipe that makes French fries feel more homey. Fry or bake frozen French fries and serve them topped with chicken chili—chicken breast simmered with...
An Indian version of the popular American sandwich, the Sloppy Joe, which consists of meat sauce sandwiched between two buns, giving it a sloppy appearance. It's made with...
Before baking, the pork tenderloin is marinated for several hours in a beer mixture of pale ale, cayenne pepper, and spices. Pour some of this marinade immediately into the cabbage dressing...
Spicy Asian chicken served in edible lettuce bowls makes a great light party appetizer that's easy to eat with your hands. For the bowls, choose firm iceberg lettuce leaves,...
Mexican chimichangas are almost like a burrito, only baked in the oven. Chimichangas are filled with meat and served as a main dish with side dishes. This recipe features chimichangas made from...
Crispy, bright green green beans are a healthy, vitamin-rich side dish that can be served with almost any main course. Before serving, blanch the beans in boiling water to...
Crispy Jewish pancakes (latkes) are a delicious breakfast or snack, perfect with a dipping sauce. Their main ingredient is potato, and fried potatoes are impossible not to love:...
The beauty of latkes is that you can supplement their traditional ingredients—potatoes and onions—with other vegetables, creating new, healthy, and delicious dishes every time.
Latkes are Jewish potato pancakes, beloved for their crispy crust of crispy grated potatoes and tender center. In addition to grated potatoes, classic latkes contain...
Jewish pancakes (latkes) are traditionally made from grated potatoes and onions, with other vegetables added for flavor. For example, this version of latkes is made with a mixture of equal parts potatoes and sweet potatoes...
This recipe makes Tater Tots a delicious and filling base for a breakfast casserole. The best part is that you assemble the casserole the night before and let it sit overnight...
A thick, warming seafood stew, full of rich flavors—just the thing for a chilly day. It's quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion. The Spanish...
To make these delicious French toasts for breakfast, plan them the night before, as the bread needs to soak in the creamy egg mixture overnight. The best part is that you don't have to...
Clam chowder, or clam chowder, is a popular stew from the coastal New England region of the United States. Traditionally, this thick, flavorful soup is made with heavy cream, but in this...
Fluffy and soft, fresh bagels are the perfect base for the sandwiches so popular in New York City. But if you have a few stale bagels, give them new life with...
The beauty of mulled wine is that you can take an inexpensive dry wine and transform it into a priceless, warming, healthy (when consumed in moderation), aromatic, and beloved beverage. This...
Thanks to its color combination, this light snack was originally created as a gourmet Halloween treat, but you can make it for any occasion and you won't go wrong. Orange chips...
For a New Year's or Christmas treat, bake these bright and cheerful cupcakes, decorated with white frosting and miniature Christmas trees made from glazed straws...
A Yule log is a charming holiday cake loved by both adults and children. This recipe offers a fun twist on this traditional treat, using a birch log as the base...
Having friends over for the evening? Make a big batch of Mexican nachos for a treat. Corn tortilla chips are mixed with the filling, sprinkled with cheese, and baked in the oven for a few minutes to...
Pretzels have always been a great snack with a glass of beer. So why not use this pairing as a candy filling? Pretzels are made from butter, dark brown sugar, light...
These sandwiches are made with pre-fried, breaded chicken breasts. Leftovers from last night's dinner are perfect, as the sandwiches will reheat on the grill. For...
In addition to the main ingredients of traditional hummus—chickpeas and tahini, a sesame paste—this snack also includes fresh and granulated garlic and onion powder. These spices infuse the paste with...
The Tequila Oasis cocktail tastes like a refreshing tropical oasis in the middle of the desert: pineapple juice, invigorating lime, orange notes of triple sec liqueur, and a splash of tequila to set the mood.
This charming forest stump cake will be a wonderful addition to your Christmas tea party. Follow the step-by-step recipe, and your cake will be as beautiful as the real thing...
Decorate your New Year's or Christmas table with edible pine cone cupcakes. They'll captivate you with their soft, moist texture, and the stunning combination of chocolate and...
This simple toffee is made in the microwave using white chocolate chips, butter, condensed milk, and a pinch of salt. Once the mixture is smooth, stir in the nuts and dried fruit...
This toffee with a surprising combination of mocha and caramel flavors is hard to find in stores, but you can easily make it at home and delight your guests and loved ones with unique homemade candies. It consists of...
This homemade toffee is made with white chocolate, molasses, salt for a richer flavor, and a creamy cookie spread—it's like Nutella or peanut butter, but with the flavor of Belgian cookies...
This luxurious pie combines three amazing flavors: nutty, chocolate, and maple. For the base, make a classic shortcrust pastry, substituting cocoa powder for some of the flour. Bake the chocolate...
As the turkey roasts on the grill, all the rendered juices and fat drip into the roasting pan. Don't throw them away; instead, use them as a base for a delicious gravy, which can also be...
Tahini sesame paste is a great product to keep on hand for making a delicious, rich sauce at any time, like this creamy sauce that doesn't...
Make a delicious holiday gratin with healthy cauliflower and green beans. Blanch the vegetables in boiling water, then toss them in a baking dish with a creamy cheese sauce...
This Caesar salad contains neither chicken nor shrimp and is made as a side dish for meat dishes. It's rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, found in green beans and kale, and...
For a hearty holiday meal, replace your usual high-calorie mashed potatoes with a more interesting, healthy, and light sweet potato and parsnip puree. Use a 2:1 ratio of vegetables, and the puree...
Traditional American pecan pie gets its flavor from the famous pecan buns thanks to cinnamon sugar and cream cheese frosting. And it's incredibly easy to make—use store-bought...
This mashed potato is made from red potatoes boiled with the skins on, which contain a wealth of beneficial micronutrients. Mash them with sour cream and butter, and for a vibrant flavor...
A fluffy, golden cap of toasted meringue transforms an ordinary apple pie into a beautiful holiday dessert. First, the pie itself is baked from a shortcrust crust topped with a thick, juicy apple...
To beautifully present a simple side dish like mashed potatoes at the holiday table, make a gratin. Place the mashed potatoes in a baking dish, smooth them out, and bake in the oven until the surface...
























































