Garlic roasted red potatoes require minimal prep and complement almost any main dish. With the school year winding down, our home life gets busier—celebrations, after-school activities, and the scramble to get ready for summer. That makes quick, reliable dinners essential, and easy side dishes are a huge help. I rely on recipes that take little … Read more

Get ready for a mouthwatering Doritos Taco Casserole made with a creamy nacho-salsa sauce that gives it incredible flavor. This playful twist on classic taco casserole is quick to assemble and a guaranteed family favorite. If you love Mexican-inspired meals, try other fan favorites like Easy Chicken Enchiladas and Taco Dip for more simple, flavor-packed … Read more

Bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese! Creamy, savory, and sweet, this easy appetizer will impress your guests. This is one of my favorite appetizers: naturally gluten-free, simple to prepare, and easy to make ahead. A drizzle of hot honey elevates the flavors if you want to take them up a notch. If you’ve never tried bacon-wrapped … Read more

What is agar? Agar, also known as agar-agar or kanten, is a natural gelling agent derived from certain species of seaweed native to Southeast Asia. It is widely used across industries: in laboratories as a microbiological growth medium, in papermaking and textile sizing, and in brewing as a clarifying agent. In food and culinary applications, … Read more

Table of Contents Toggle 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins Ingredients Substitutions and Additions How to Make 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins How to Serve 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins Storage FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins Table of Contents 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins Ingredients Substitutions and Additions How to Make 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice … Read more

A quick blender soup with a good handful of mint – Scallion Kimchee adds a hit of mellow heat Loads of peas add gorgeous color along with leeks, scallions, garlic, potatoes, mint, dill and vegetable broth Scallion Kimchee takes minutes to prepare and adds texture and gentle heat to the creamy soup This light, refreshing … Read more

Crunchy peanut butter and crispy cereal inside a chocolate shell make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls a scrumptious treat that’s perfect for the holidays — and irresistible year-round. Have a Ball with These Tiny Treats When stores begin to showcase holiday sweets, we start craving this family-favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls recipe. It’s a long-standing … Read more

Trucks. Trains. Burgers. Bashes. Another fantastic New York City Wine & Food Festival has come and gone without a hitch. Hats off to Lee Schrager and his team for their hard work putting it all together. The new venue at Basketball City proved to be an outstanding setting — it served perfectly as the home … Read more

These Tequila Jello Shots made with fresh passion fruit puree bring a bright, tropical twist to any gathering. Simply combine unflavored gelatin with sugar, water, and blanco tequila, stir in vibrant passion fruit puree, and chill until set. They’re festive, easy to prepare ahead of time, and always a crowd-pleaser—make extra if you expect a … Read more

Gluten-free blueberry muffins with a moist crumb and a subtle lemon flavor—these gluten-free lemon blueberry muffins are easy to love and reliable to bake. Perfecting gluten-free blueberry muffins took several attempts. I tried adapting a favorite wheat recipe and testing other versions without success. After reading techniques in the book BakeWise and adapting one of … Read more