Learn how to make champurrado, the thick Mexican hot chocolate made with masa harina, Mexican chocolate, cinnamon and piloncillo – a cozy drink for Día de Muertos, Christmas and cold mornings.
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Pão de Queijo
Pão de queijo are chewy, cheesy Brazilian cheese bread rolls made with tapioca flour – naturally gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes.
Spanakopita Triangles
Crispy, flaky Greek spanakopita triangles filled with spinach, feta, herbs and onions – the perfect party appetizer.
Dorayaki – Red Bean Pancakes
Dorayaki are soft, honey-sweetened Japanese pancakes sandwiched around sweet red bean paste – a classic Japanese treat that’s easy to make at home.
Çay
Learn how to make authentic Turkish tea (çay) in a double teapot: strong, deep red black tea, diluted to taste and served in tulip-shaped glasses.
Halloween Pumpkin Stew
A whole pumpkin filled with cheesy beef, vegetable and rice stew and baked until tender. A fun, cozy Halloween dinner tradition.
Salsa Chicken
Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with taco seasoning, salsa and melted cheddar. Five ingredients and about 35 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Broiled Garlic Butter Lobster Tails
Butterflied lobster tails brushed with garlic, lemon and paprika butter and broiled until tender. An easy restaurant-style dinner in under 25 minutes.
Butternut Squash Risotto
When the weather turns cool, nothing beats a bowl of creamy risotto, and this butternut squash version is pure autumn comfort. Sweet roasted squash is stirred into the rice until it melts into a velvety, golden sauce, then finished with Parmesan, a knob of butter and crispy fried sage leaves. It’s cozy enough for a […]
Italian Frozen Dessert
Semifreddo means “half-frozen” in Italian, and it’s one of the easiest ways to make a showstopping frozen dessert without an ice cream machine. This strawberry version folds a light, airy custard together with whipped cream and a swirl of fresh strawberry purée, then freezes it in a loaf pan. The result slices cleanly, melts softly […]