While this elegant, Champagne-infused cake is absolutely perfect for a New Year’s celebration, it would be equally wonderful for a birthday party, wedding shower, or any number of other special occasions. We love how radiantly the Champagne’s flavor shines through in the layers and frosting, and would recommend using a Demi-Sec or dry Champagne for best […]
Mongolian Beef that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes, crispy, sweet and full of garlic and ginger flavors you love from your favorite Chinese restaurant. Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup canola oil 2 teaspoons fresh ginger , minced 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1/3 cup lite soy sauce , low sodium 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 4 stalks scallions , green parts only, cut into 2 inch pieces […]
A smoothie is so much more than blended fruit. It’s an art with all of it’s different elements blending perfectly together. In case these 29 smoothies aren’t enough, here is a guide to making the perfect smoothie. Pick your fruit. We chose strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and bananas to be our base, but any combo of fruit is […]
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground chicken ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, divided ½ small onion, finely grated 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions: Step 1Mix ground chicken, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Moisten hands […]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 cup sherry vinegar 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 cloves garlic, smashed 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder 1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 5-pound bone-in leg of lamb, cross-cut into 5 […]
To be truly authentic, melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet and toast the outsides of the buns before filling with the cool lobster. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Ingredients: 1 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 5 cups cubed cooked lobster meat (about 4 small […]
Kids getting into cooking? This simple stir-fry with prawns, veggies and noodles is great for aspiring chefs and will make a quick meal for busy weeknights Ingredients: 500g vegetables such as carrots, baby corn, broccoli, courgettes, red peppers and cabbage or pak choi 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 garlic clove, sliced 1cm fresh ginger, grated 1½ […]
Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions: Season chicken […]
Chicken served with seasoned rice. Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, chopped ¾ cup chopped onion 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth ½ cup white wine […]
Make any leftover matzo disappear with a delicious and cheesy spin on lasagna. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled 1 large egg 1/4 c. milk 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and pepper 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded and leaves chopped (about 4 […]