How To Cut A Pineapple

Rich in vitamin C and fiber, this tropical fruit may look intimidating with its spiky rind but don’t worry, this step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to cut a pineapple. All you need is a sharp chef’s knife and a bit of patience to cut a fresh pineapple into rings, wedges, and chunks in this easy guide! Sweet, citrusy, and totally tropical, pineapples are as fun to eat plain as they are to add to a recipe....

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 508 words · Danny Johnson

How To Make Breadcrumbs Quick Easy

With just a few pieces of bread and a sprinkle of seasonings, you can make Italian bread crumbs from bread that you already have! Breadcrumbs are the final touch in so many great recipes; gratins, casseroles, or as a coating for chicken or veggies. In a pinch, and there’s no panko? Making breadcrumbs from scratch is quick and easy! What Kind Of Bread To Use For Breadcrumbs What is the best kind of bread to use to make breadcrumbs?...

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 455 words · Sandra Gregory

How To Season A Wok And Daily Wok Care

A Brief Overview Basic carbon steel wok models typically range from 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) in diameter and are made with 14- to 16-gauge steel. (14-gauge is about 2mm thick, and 16-gauge is about 1.6mm thick.) Most basic carbon steel woks made for home use have a long handle on one end and a helper handle on the other so you can use two hands to lift it....

October 26, 2024 · 8 min · 1527 words · Carol Dean

Hua Juan Chinese Flower Rolls Scallion Buns

PASSING THIS RECIPE ON TO THE NEXT GENERATION A long while back (March 2014), we posted this similar recipe for Chinese scallion rolls (with the unconventional addition of bacon!). Between now and then, however, we have learned a lot more about Chinese dough-making, and this recipe is the result of many months of recipe development and testing. Now that we’re all getting older, my mom wonders, in her words, “Who will be the next dough maker?...

October 26, 2024 · 6 min · 1081 words · Dustin Glover

Kale Salad Recipe

Posted May 21, 2021, Updated Feb 28, 2024 Say hello to your new favorite summer salad recipe – the best kale salad ever! This recipe is made with a homemade dressing and is a combination of so many different flavors and textures. This kale salad recipe is loaded with colorful vegetables, sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, creamy cheddar cheese and the best homemade dressing ever! It’s a hearty salad that holds up well and will impress even kale skeptics....

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 619 words · Myrtle Bolin

Karela Gosht Bitter Gourd Meat Curry

My Mother always kept a touch of the bitterness on purpose, because she liked it that way. That meant that on days when she had cooked karela, I would refuse to eat. Since I’ve gotten married and now have complete reign over my kitchen and cooking, cooking karela hasn’t high on my priority list (see above). But recently, my husband mentioned not having had bitter gourd in a long time and so I decided, just for experiments sake, I’d cook Karela Gosht, bitter gourd and meat....

October 26, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Benjamin Maloney

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Posted May 25, 2022, Updated Feb 17, 2024 Lemon poppy seed cake is one of my all-time favorite desserts (also try this lemon poppy seed bread). This recipe is moist with a beautiful crumb. It has a rich lemon flavor with hints of vanilla and is topped with an irresistible lemon glaze. This lemon and poppy seed cake is easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients. I tend to think of it as a spring dessert, but it really is the perfect treat to enjoy all year long....

October 26, 2024 · 4 min · 752 words · Daniel King

Lemon Zucchini Cupcakes

If you’ve never baked with zucchini before, it’s something you absolutely MUST try! You can’t taste the flavor of zucchini in your baking but it makes your baking so moist and amazing… the kids will never know! I’ve used it in everything from brownies to bread! I had a massive zucchini given to me this year (it was 7.5 lbs, check it out here) and I grated and froze a lot of it (more on how to freeze zucchini here)....

October 26, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Michael Clauss

Mango Pudding

It has just five ingredients, which let the mango flavor shine through. A refreshing treat for the hot summer days to come, we’ve been enjoying it after long afternoons working in the garden! Let’s Talk About the Word “Pudding” Before we go any further, we have to address the elephant in the room. We honestly have no idea how this dessert came to be known as mango “pudding.” Pudding is a generous term—it’s really a kind of Jell-O gelatin dessert (or “jelly” if you’re on the Great British Baking Show)....

October 26, 2024 · 4 min · 793 words · Pedro Horton

Masala Chai Ice Cream

All those warming flavours, the cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, they all feel so familiar in this ice cream, but at the same time so new when served in ice cream format. 🍦 My new ice cream maker: the Ninja Creami Ninja Kitchen UK was kind enough to send me over their Ninja Creami to develop a summer-themed recipe. And of course, I had to pay ode to my love of desi flavours and what better way than to create a masala chai flavoured ice cream?...

October 26, 2024 · 4 min · 726 words · James Felder

Mashed Potato Salad

Need a last-minute salad but all you have are leftovers? This take on a favorite Potato Salad uses up your leftovers and a handful of ingredients you likely have on hand. Creamy Potato Salad Makes something brand new from leftovers. You likely have all ingredients on hand. Lots of easy variations, so it’s a new salad every time you make it. This recipe tastes even better the next day....

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 431 words · Loretta Burks

Mississippi Pot Roast

You only need 5 ingredients and a few minutes prep time. Set it and forget it for a melt-in-your-mouth crock pot roast with rich, savory gravy! Ingredients for Mississippi Pot Roast I love this recipe because it’s so easy and tender. Home cook Robin Chapman created it and it has even been featured in the New York Times! Beef Roast: For the best results, use a chuck roast with nice marbling throughout (I use the same for any pot roast)....

October 26, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Jessica Navarro

Moist Zucchini Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini is great in baking from zucchini bread to brownies and also great for making cookies extra soft and moist! These melt-in-your-mouth, fluffy cookies are topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. Extra Soft Zucchini Cookies Zucchini makes baking extra moist and soft. These are great with or without frosting. Add your favorite add-ins from chocolate chips to nuts. These can be made ahead of time and freeze well....

October 26, 2024 · 2 min · 386 words · Violet Williams

Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad

Posted Mar 23, 2023, Updated Feb 13, 2024 This cranberry chicken salad has been a go-to recipe for me for over a decade. When I worked outside of the home, I would often make it on Sunday to pack for my lunches for the week (along with this classic chicken salad and egg salad) When I need to make a special recipe for a lunch or brunch gathering, this pecan cranberry chicken salad is always my first choice....

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 625 words · Betty Newton

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Tangy pineapple slices are caramelized underneath a vanilla cake and then flipped right-side up for a stunningly tasty dessert! This cake is best served warm from the oven, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! A Favorite Easy Cake! This famous cake is elegant enough to take to a party but simple enough to make and enjoy on any given day.Upside-down cakes like this one are incredibly adaptable for using other fruits....

October 26, 2024 · 2 min · 394 words · Joseph Smith

Pumpkin Spice Granola

A combination of oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips are tossed with maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice and roasted in this sweet kick-start. Great as a snack, a cereal or served over yogurt. A Perfectly Spiced Granola Recipe Pumpkin spice granola is a healthy way to start the day. Made with all-natural ingredients like nuts, seeds, and oats, it’s filled with nutrition and fiber! Granola is much cheaper to make at home and way more flavorful!...

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 468 words · Doris Dumas

Quick Caesar Salad Dressing

As much as I absolutely LOVE a homemade caesar salad, this quick dressing is just as delicious (and a little bit easier). A bright tangy lemon dressing with lots of flavor and of course Parmesan cheese! Why We Love This Version Don’t get me wrong, every other week I make a caesar salad from scratch; it’s a go to for us all year long! That being said there are a few reasons I like this quickie version:...

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 495 words · Lucille Rierson

Reuben Casserole

A cozy casserole filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, and buttery cubes of rye are baked with Swiss cheese sauce until golden. Reuben Sandwich Meets Casserole This Reuben casserole recipe has the classic ingredients found in a Reuben sandwich with easy assembly. It’s a great way to repurpose homemade corned beef but is great with deli corned beef too. Prep ahead and refrigerate. Bake just before serving for an easy meal – and reheat leftovers for school and workday lunches!...

October 26, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Jacqueline Thomas

Reuben Soup

Corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese all make an appearance in this savory soup. It’s one of our absolute favorite soup recipes, so creamy and jam packed with flavor. Did your family love this Reuben Soup? Leave us a rating and a comment below! Sauerkraut – You can purchase sauerkraut at almost any grocery store. Be sure to squeeze excess liquid from the sauerkraut so the soup broth isn’t too salty or sour....

October 26, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Julie Davis

Rice Cakes With Napa Cabbage Pork

Serve it for a satisfying lunch, a lighter dinner on its own, or as one of several dishes for a larger meal. A Pure and Simple Rice Cake Stir-fry The signature look of this dish is an almost glowing white appearance from the milky color of the rice cakes and the light green napa cabbage. We had a little bit of a debate on how much to stay true to that pure flavor and look, but ultimately Sarah won out with the addition of oyster sauce to the recipe....

October 26, 2024 · 3 min · 604 words · Shawn Allison