These tostadas (crispy Mexican flatbreads with toppings) are filled with juicy beef steak marinated in strong chili coffee and grilled to medium rare. For a...
Seasonal dishes
These charming gift boxes are made with sugar cookies and royal icing. They're perfect for gifting candies or other small treats. The recipient will be delighted...
Escarole is a pleasantly bitter green that cooks quickly, so if you want to preserve some of the texture in the soup, add the leaves at the end to let them wilt. Start making the soup...
This refreshing, slightly boozy pie for adults is a perfect treat for any occasion! The filling is made with lemon sorbet. It should be soft enough to mix with...
If you're suddenly inspired to bake a blueberry pie, you don't need to defrost frozen berries: the sweet, thick filling is ready in just a few minutes. Use store-bought dough, and rolling it out is also...
This creamy pie replaces the classic thin shortcrust pastry crust with puff pastry. It's much quicker and easier to make. A circle is cut from a sheet of store-bought puff pastry and baked, just like...
This rich, moist pie is perfect for the holidays. The easy-to-make dough, which requires no rolling and simply presses into the sides of a springform pan, makes it easy...
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a tea party and this charming daisy-shaped cake. The cake base is a sponge cake layer surrounded by mini cupcakes, and the whole structure...
Refresh yourself with this delicious cappuccino-cinnamon ice cream sandwich. Any coffee ice cream will work for this dessert. It should be slightly soft when you assemble it so the cookies don't...
This tender and airy pound cake with a refreshing citrus flavor and a firm crust is a great idea for spring baking, but it's also perfect for any time of year. The finished pound cake...
These wonderful grapefruit cupcakes are bursting with refreshing citrus flavor and perfect for a special occasion. The grapefruit flavor is evident in every component of the cupcake: zest...
This dessert is remarkably similar to real deviled eggs, which are often served as an appetizer. The chocolate halves contain a generous amount of delicious white ganache, and each egg is topped with a yellow ganache...
Bai jie ji, which translates from Chinese as "sliced white chicken," is a simple and healthy dish originating from southern China. In Cantonese households, this classic boiled chicken is cooked all year round...
Chicken wings are baked in the oven until crispy, then immediately tossed with a thick beer glaze. This glaze combines barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and chipotle sauce...
A quick homemade pesto is made with fresh basil, toasted almonds, Parmesan, and tomato pieces. The almonds are a worthy substitute for traditional pine nuts and give the pesto a...
Spanish Manchego cheese is the perfect match for this variation of pesto sauce with almonds, parsley, and marjoram. The sauce has a milder flavor than traditional basil pesto, yet...
This wonderful summer cake combines a rich, sweet raspberry glaze with the refreshing orange flavor of the white sponge cake. Although the cake is quick and easy to make, it...
Ree Drummond was inspired to create this gorgeous cake by the popular summer dessert, Strawberry Shortcake. It's loaded with buttercream, fresh strawberries, and all on a stunning vanilla cake base. For this...
This zesty sour cream-based dipping sauce is perfect for snacking on fresh vegetables. Lemon juice, chopped fresh mint and parsley, onion and garlic powder add a bright, refreshing flavor.
Oven-baked vegetables are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make side dish that goes well with any meat or poultry dish. Despite its simplicity, the side dish looks very...
Grilled corn with Steakhead butter can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or as a side dish with steak. Immediately after grilling, brush the corn with a mixture of butter, steak sauce, and...
Even if you grill corn at home on an electric grill, this spiced butter will infuse it with the delicious flavor of outdoor barbecues and summer. You can combine the butter with barbecue sauce, garlic, and...
Make classic cranberry sauce with the perfect texture: whole, tart berries float in a rich, sweet sauce. For a more vibrant flavor, add a strip of orange or...
Autumn is the perfect time for warm apple desserts. This crisp is the perfect treat for treating family and friends. For added flavor and aroma, it's made with two types of apples...
This simple recipe pairs grilled eggplant with feta cheese marinated in garlicky olive oil, fragrant rosemary, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Perfect...
Grilled corn on the cob is delicious on its own, seasoned with salt, but there are so many ways to make it even more delicious. For example, while the corn is still hot, brush it with butter,...
This recipe simply describes the best way to grill corn so it turns out soft, juicy, flavorful, and not dry. This is a basic recipe, and you can add any flavors you like to the corn...
While the meat is grilling, place a foil packet filled with broccolini, black olives, and red onions in olive oil on the grill next to it. In 10 minutes, you'll have a delicious, light side dish...
In the United States, dried fruit cake has become a national subject of holiday jokes, as if the same loaf is given away every year for Christmas. Despite the ridicule, this recipe...
Easy Summer Party Recipes
Throwing a summer party is easy if you have the right recipes. From gazpacho and salads to grilled chicken and cocktails, these warm-weather dishes
Hearty summer salads
What makes a great salad? We think it's a combination of seasonal produce and filling ingredients that satisfy hunger. When the weather warms up,
Fun Summer Party Ideas
Once you've tried homemade applesauce, which boasts a pure, fruity flavor, you'll be hard-pressed to go back to store-bought versions, as supermarket-bought varieties often contain much more...
If you're a fan of naturally cold lemonade on a hot summer day, you'll definitely love this "grown-up" version of party lemonade. This sweet and sour drink is incredibly refreshing, and its...
"North Pacific halibut is my favorite fish in the warmer months," says chef Freddy Bitsui, who specializes in Native American cuisine. "It's a flat fish, and cooking it..."
This recipe takes traditional green bean casserole and adds dried shiitake mushrooms, which add a richer, umami-infused flavor. Soak them in...
If you love hearty potato salads, try this unique twist with crispy french fries. Combine hot fries with luscious frisee lettuce in a vinaigrette and top with...
Enjoy a combination of seasonal vegetables and fruits in this vibrant, juicy salad perfect for a grill party. Watermelon and fresh green beans are grilled, then...
While there are many variations of egg salad with various ingredients, the most delicious remains the original, simple version made with just hard-boiled eggs in a dressing. Here's the best...
This luxurious pecan pie combines the classic flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and toasted pecans. A couple of spoons of bourbon make a wonderful addition. During baking, the alcohol...
A classic corn casserole is topped with plenty of sharp cheddar and green onions for perfection. All ingredients, including canned corn and cornmeal, are simply mixed together...
Make a wonderful holiday side dish with pumpkin that pairs perfectly with both poultry and meat. Baked, tender pieces of spaghetti squash are simply topped with a mixture of chopped pecans,...
Fattoush is a Levantine salad made with toasted pita bread and seasonal vegetables, including lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. Its distinctive flavor comes from a dressing made with sumac and...
As the warm summer days draw to a close and the end of the season offers a bounty of fresh, locally grown vegetables, fire up the grill and prepare a simple yet vibrant panzanella salad. With a generous helping of sourdough bread,...
Although the name hiyashi-chuka literally means "cold Chinese," this cold noodle salad is actually a Japanese dish traditionally prepared in the summer. This salad is light, refreshing...
Before smoking, rub the steak with a small amount of sugar. It won't make the meat sweet, but when grilled, it will form a light, sticky layer that will help the smoke penetrate the steak. The...
Autumn and winter are the perfect time for fragrant and spicy mulled wine. To create the perfect drink, spices are simmered in non-alcoholic apple cider (unfiltered, sugar-free apple juice),...
Classic lemon bars, small pastries with lemon cream filling on a crumbly crust, are perfected in this recipe. Unlike the original version, the cream filling will be...
The most delicious hot dogs are grilled, especially on a charcoal grill, where they're infused with a smoky flavor. Grill both the buns and the sausages, brushing them with barbecue sauce for a minute before they're done, and you'll...
Grilling salmon on a cedar plank is an easy way to add a stunning, rich flavor to your dish. The fish acquires a pleasant smoky flavor while remaining wonderfully moist and non-stick.





















































