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Bread

Pan de Cristal (Glass Bread)

Pan de Cristal, or “glass bread”, is one of Spain’s most famous modern breads. It was created in Barcelona in the early 2000s. The crust is thin, crackly and almost see-through, and inside the bread is so full of big, open holes that it feels nearly weightless. The secret is a very wet dough, with […]

Dinner & Lunch

Crispy Country Fried Steak

Country fried steak is Southern comfort food at its best. Tender cube steak gets a seasoned, extra-crunchy coating and is fried until golden, then covered in a rich, peppery cream gravy made right in the same pan. Serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it’ll be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Prep: 15 […]

Golden pan-fried shrimp dumplings with crispy bottoms served on a plate
Appetizers, Seafood

Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp Dumplings

Dim-sum-style shrimp dumplings at home, no dough required. Store-bought wonton wrappers do the heavy lifting, and a quick pan-fry followed by a short steam gives you golden, crispy bottoms with soft, tender tops and a juicy, garlicky shrimp filling. They’re ready in about 30 minutes. Prep: 15 minCook: 15 minMakes: about 24 dumplings Ingredients Filling […]

Sip Fresh

Easy apple cider sangria

This apple cider sangria brings a taste of summer to cosy autumn evenings. Crisp white wine meets sweet apple cider and a spicy kick of ginger beer, with plenty of sliced fruit and cinnamon sticks. It’s a big-batch pitcher cocktail that’s ready in 10 minutes and perfect for sharing with friends. Prep: 10 minsTotal: 15 […]

Dinner & Lunch

Easy homemade sloppy joes

Forget the tinned sauce. These classic sloppy joes use everyday store-cupboard ingredients and are ready in about 35 minutes. Lean beef, onion and green pepper simmer in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, then get piled high into soft buns. It’s a nostalgic, family-friendly supper that everyone loves. Prep: 5 minsCook: 30 minsServes 6 Ingredients […]

Chicken, Soups & Salads

Super easy chicken and dumplings

Craving something warm and cosy but short on time? This shortcut chicken and dumplings is ready in about 20 minutes. Shop-bought biscuit dough turns into soft, fluffy dumplings as it simmers in a creamy chicken broth. It’s a proper comfort-food supper with almost no effort. Prep: 5 minsCook: 15 minsServes 8 Ingredients Method Tips Nutrition […]

Pasta

Taco Pasta

This is an easy taco pasta dish to make with ground beef, your favorite taco seasoning, tomatoes, pasta, and two types of cheese for a quick and delicious dinner that hits the spot every time! Prep Time:10 minsCook Time:20 minsServings:4 Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts (per serving) 927 Calories 58g Fat 37g Carbs 61g Protein

Desserts

Apple & blackberry crumble

Celebrate autumn with this apple & blackberry crumble, with jammy fruit under a golden, buttery oat topping. It’s an easy, comforting pudding to serve warm with custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream Prep:20 minsCook:40 minsServes 6 Ingredients Method Nutrition per serving

Simple

Sausage Orzo With Sage Bread Crumbs

This creamy one-pot dinner is quick, cozy and full of flavor. Sage-infused brown butter lends warmth and extra nuttiness to the crunchy, toasted bread-crumb topping. Ready In35 minYield:4 servings Ingredients Preparation Step 1 Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sage and cook, stirring occasionally with a […]