The perfect holiday turkey must be brined in a savory brine. Firstly, it makes the meat juicier, and even if you overcook it in the oven, the bird will still be more tender and...
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Many people often wonder what to use for pie dough: butter or shortening? Shortening makes the crust more crumbly and tender, but it doesn't...
This side dish is traditionally prepared for the holiday turkey, but despite the word "stuffing," it's baked separately from the bird. The main ingredient in the stuffing is cubed bread. If you don't dry it out...
Instead of a whole turkey, roast the meatiest and most delicious part—the breast—in the oven. The dish will look just as festive, but it'll take much less time than a whole bird, plus...
Deep-frying a whole turkey may seem like a risky undertaking, but the meat turns out so delicious and juicy, covered in a wonderful crispy crust you can't achieve in the oven. If you decide to...
This dessert is a variation of the American pecan pie, only in the form of small squares that will decorate any holiday or make everyday tea time special. On a crumbly shortbread crust...
This luxurious pumpkin cheesecake will be a worthy highlight of your autumn celebration. Delicate, light, and airy, it sits in a thick layer on a stunning, crumbly gingerbread crust made with ground...
One of the easiest recipes for baked asparagus with a crispy topping, ready in just 20 minutes. The asparagus is baked on its own first, then sprinkled with... a few minutes before it's done.
Treat your loved ones to this airy, feather-light chocolate cake that can be made ahead of time for a holiday or weekend, and will last for days as if it were just baked...
These miniature chocolate meringue cupcakes are the perfect treat with a cup of coffee or tea. They contain very little flour and a lot of chocolate. The addition of whipped egg whites makes the cupcakes...
Pair your roasted meat with a simple yet vibrant Middle Eastern-style vegetable side dish. Grill cauliflower florets and carrot sticks and toss with...
Whipped cream is the easiest and simplest way to decorate cakes and cupcakes, especially when paired with fresh fruit. With these desserts, it's important to keep the icing from becoming too soft before...
This incredibly refreshing cocktail is rich in vitamin C thanks to the addition of watermelon. During watermelon season, dice the watermelon and store it in the freezer for easy access.
The rich, spicy flavor of mafe chicken, a traditional West African dish, is reflected in the sauce that coats these flavorful wings. The wings are fried twice: first at a lower temperature...
A refreshing Italian dessert, granita is the perfect ice cream alternative, and it's easy to make at home. It only requires a few ingredients—fruit and sugar—and you don't even need an ice cream maker. Fruit...
Make your weekend breakfast special and treat everyone to ice cream instead of the traditional porridge or smoothie! This delicious, nutritious, and healthy ice cream is perfect for a summer breakfast. It contains...
This vibrant tiki cocktail is a true feast for the eyes and soul. It will transport you to tropical islands without leaving your home. Make the cocktail in a small watermelon by swiping its flesh...
Mix rum and orange liqueur with lime juice and blended watermelon for an incredibly refreshing cocktail for a hot summer day. You can use any rum, light or dark, and the watermelon...
Decorate your summer backyard party with this stunning Bloody Mary bar. The theme is watermelon, the fruity symbol of summer. Watermelons of all sizes are transformed into serving bowls, and...
This watermelon-shaped cake will be a stunning addition to your summer party. To shape it, you'll need two 8-inch round cake pans and a 2-quart ovenproof dish.
This pesto version is made with a more savory version of watercress. Whisk the greens with pine nuts and Pecorino Romano cheese, then add white beans for texture. The flavor...
A peach and prosciutto appetizer might seem like a strange idea, but don't be so quick to judge! You'll find a stunning combination of sweet fruits (and their flavor will be even more intense after baking in the oven).
To make escarole salad look impressive on your table, serve it in quarters, tied at the base, cut lengthwise into quarters. Roast the wedges in the oven, making sure the top...
These melt-in-your-mouth, crumbly nut cookies, coated in a layer of powdered sugar, will brighten up any celebration. Beyond their texture, they also captivate with their warm, sweet-spicy walnut flavor and...
This pesto is based on fresh arugula. Its peppery flavor is perfectly complemented by walnuts and sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes. Prepare the pesto just before serving by blending everything together...
Make juicy, crispy breaded chicken without deep-frying or a ton of extra oil. This recipe calls for two cut-up chickens, but you can use any individual chicken parts you like.
If you're looking for something else to make with zucchini during the bountiful harvest, try these muffins. Grated zucchini is added directly to the batter, but it doesn't give the muffins a vegetable flavor, and...
These lean cutlets are made with zucchini and cannellini bean puree. The grated zucchini needs time to drain, otherwise the cutlets will be difficult to form and...
These traditional Iranian sweets are usually prepared together: wherever there's zulbia, there's bamieh. Both desserts are coated in a delicious saffron and rosewater syrup and soak up the...
This classic Iranian marinated olive dish is filled with crunchy walnuts and pomegranate seeds, crushed garlic, and fresh herbs. But its real highlight is the pomegranate molasses. This...
This zebra-patterned cheesecake is incredibly striking, and decorating it requires little effort. The filling is divided into two parts, one part is tinted with extra-dark cocoa, and...
If you're familiar with the pickleback cocktail, where you drink a shot of whiskey followed immediately by a shot of pickle juice, you'll love this lemon-ginger version, which is drunk after...
Cassava (or yuca) roots are a popular ingredient in South America, where they're typically prepared similarly to potatoes. You can even make French fries from cassava, and they'll be just as golden, crispy, and...
The words "pâté" and "caviar" aren't exactly vegetarian, but this recipe calls for a delicious plant-based pâté and garnish it with pomegranate seeds, which...
The traditional hot Reuben sandwich is a delicious combination of rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and mayonnaise sauce (Russian dressing). This vegetarian version...
The main ingredient in these sandwiches is seitan, a wheat protein (gluten) product. It's prepared in such a way that you'll forget it's just a meat substitute! Seitan slices are coated in batter...
A classic Middle Eastern street food, shawarma is made with a generous amount of marinated chicken, which is skewered in layers and slowly roasted for several hours. This simplified...
The secret ingredient in this Middle Eastern dish is yogurt. It's added to the chicken marinade, the dough for the flatbreads on which it's served, and the sauce for serving. You'll need...
If you're looking for fun ways to use peanut butter in desserts, try these fluffy, airy cupcakes with a creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting, and for a pop of color, try...
These soft, fluffy cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting will be the perfect addition to any celebration. They're easy to make, and the frosting is just as easy to whip up. For a neater, more elegant presentation...
Delight everyone with a potato skin appetizer. Baked potato skins (reserve the flesh for mashing) are cut into boats and served with various fillings, like in this recipe: with...
This impressive vegetarian shawarma will whet even the most meat-loving of palates. Thinly sliced autumn vegetables are marinated in a blend of warm spices and olive oil, and...
Whether you're fasting or eating plant-based every day, this vegan version of shepherd's pie will delight anyone who misses the warming winter classic. It looks just like...
Unrefined virgin or extra virgin coconut oil gives pie dough the same texture as butter. The pie is crumbly and tender. Furthermore, with this dough...
Cashews aren't the only nuts that make excellent vegan cheese. The star of this savory, peppery chèvre is blanched almonds. The vegan cheese log is rolled in crushed pepper...
The essence of classic French toast lies in its soft, almost creamy center and contrasting crispy crust. This vegan version retains all these qualities and is just as quick to prepare.
Everyone's favorite macaroni and cheese can be made dairy-free, and it's just as delicious. The sauce is made with cashews, potato, and pumpkin puree, and the cheesy flavor...
This vegan sauce will delight you with its umami flavor. Umami is the Japanese term for the fifth taste (along with salty, spicy, sour, and sweet). To achieve this effect, vegetables are used in the sauce...
These incredible chocolate brownies are full of surprises. First, you'll find a runny center made from tahini, a sesame paste. Second, this dessert is vegan, but everyone will love it! The flavor is rich,...
These patties are packed with all the flavors of traditional crab cakes. They've got Old Bay seafood seasoning, lemon, and that tart, salty note. But what these patties don't have is crab.
























































