Old-Fashioned Chicken Stew Ingredients: 2 lbs (about 4 cups) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup frozen or fresh peas 1 cup corn kernels … Read more
The Best Beet Salad Ingredients: For the Salad: 4 medium beets (red or golden) 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups arugula or mixed greens 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional) For the Dressing: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 … Read more
Espresso Cheesecake Ingredients: For the Oreo Crust: 1 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 20 Oreo cookies, crushed) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Espresso Cheesecake Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon … Read more
Kolaczki (Polish Cookies) Ingredients: For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup cream cheese, cold and cut into small pieces 1/4 cup granulated sugar For the Filling: 1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (such as apricot, raspberry, or strawberry) For Dusting: Powdered … Read more
Authentic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or Parmesan cheese if cotija is unavailable) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika … Read more
Fresh Berry Chantilly Cake Ingredients: For the Vanilla Sponge Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk For the Chantilly Cream: 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, … Read more
Tomato Avocado Salad Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 ripe avocado, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Optional: 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (for a touch … Read more
Oatmeal-Chocolate-Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as … Read more
Oatmeal-Chocolate-Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat … Read more
Classic Blueberry Pie Ingredients: For the Pie Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6-8 tablespoons ice water For the Blueberry Filling: 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon … Read more