If you're big on saving time when making yourself (and your family) a home cooked meal, turn your attention to your oven. You'd be surprised how many different types of dinners you can make in that hot box. Beyond roasts, and baked pastas, you can also whip up fajitas! Don't believe me? I've got a [...]
When I say milk, you say...... chocolate chip cookies! Who used to have milk and cookies after a long day at school? Personally, I didn't have milk because I don't enjoy milk. BUUUUUT, I wasn't saying no to some cookies. Not much heals your mind faster than a sweet (or salty) treat after school! A [...]
If all you've ever made with avocado fruit is guacamole or avocado toast, you're missing out! Yes, guacamole and avocado toast are awesome. However, avocado has multiple uses in a variety of recipes - and, let's face it, there's nothing worse than eating the same ingredients in the same meals every day! Enjoy Your Avocado [...]
Three of the most common reasons a cheesecake ends up sinking in the middle, or dried out and falling apart? People use cold instead of room temperature ingredients, fail to use a water bath, and skip using a springform pan. If you want a heavenly creamy cheesecake, it's important to not only use the right [...]
If you grew up in an Italian family the odds are you've indulged in the ultimate Italian comfort food, also known as lasagna, many times throughout your lifetime. A mixture of sauce, flat pasta, and plenty of cheese bubbling over in the oven makes all your problems go away (until you have to clean up after [...]
When people think about comfort foods from their formative years I would be comfortable saying almost all of them will say macaroni and cheese. And if they were one of the lucky ones, homemade macaroni and cheese! I'm not talking fresh made pasta made by hand, or anything. More like boxed macaroni, but with homemade [...]
French fried potatoes are probably the side dish almost everyone chooses at a restaurant when ordering burgers, hot dogs, steak, chicken, sandwiches, or they move it from a side dish to a full-on meal. It's not surprising many people want great fries at home, too. Fries are where it's at! The Side Dish Everyone Loves: [...]
There's something about fried chicken that comforts the soul. A few staples out there can feel like a warm hug on your worst days: tuna casserole, french onion soup, spaghetti & meatballs, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, and of course, fried chicken. Is there really anything better than crispy fried chicken recipes from your childhood on [...]
Are you team chewy or team crispy? Or, are you team chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside? Personally, I love a thin, crispy homemade gingersnap cookie! Regardless of what team you're on, this homemade gingersnap recipes collection will satisfy each one, along with team vegan, too! Personally, I believe ginger-based treats are [...]
Many of the "national" holidays centered around food don't have a meaningful history. A lot of them are just pulled out of the air. They're created from nothing, and marketed really well. The next thing you know, they're national holidays, right? Whelp, that's not the case with National Doughnut day! Before you dive into making [...]
As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, it's time to start thinking about refreshing drinks to cool off with at your next party. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, pool party, or just having friends over for a casual get-together, having a selection of delicious alcoholic summer drinks is a must. From fruity cocktails to [...]
Whether you're cooking these burger recipes on the grill, or on your flat top, your guests will leave your cookout will full bellies and happy memories! Bookmark this one, folks, so you're ready for each one of your gatherings throughout spring, summer, and let's face it, fall - because there's nothing better than a crisp [...]
The culinary world has witnessed a delightful convergence of gourmet cuisine and fine wines in recent years. This merging of sophisticated flavors and aromatic bouquets presents connoisseurs and enthusiasts opportunities to explore the nuances of food and wine pairing. How You Can Pair Flavored Wines with Gourmet Cuisine An intriguing aspect of this culinary evolution [...]
Warm temperatures. Longer days. Outdoor parties. Beach days. What encapsulates all the summer vibes like nothing else in this world? Lemonade! If you're short on time, and need that sweet fix, there's nothing wrong with grabbing a lemonade from your favorite drink spot. But man, when you have just a bit of time and want [...]
Craving a burrito? Asking yourself where can I find a burrito near me? The answer: right in your own kitchen! Skip the expensive delivery, head into your own kitchen, cook up one of the recipes in this burrito recipe roundup and squash the cravings! How to Fold a Burrito One of the things I hear [...]
Cheesesteaks may have started in Philadelphia, but over the years, every city and town across the world has jumped on board and created their own cheesesteak recipes. Once this happened, every home cook brought the sandwich into their own kitchens - and some even started putting a bit of twist on recipes! The flavors remained, [...]
A meatball recipe collection you'll want to bookmark so you can create meatball creations today, and for future meals with your family and friends. Growing up, Wednesday nights were meatballs and macaroni nights in our house. Unfortunately, my kids don't have the most structured meals and meal times. Honestly, we don't have sit down dinners [...]
Love pancakes? It doesn't matter what time of the day it is, pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, or a late night snack. When you don't feel like going out, churn out delicious, fluffy pancakes using the best homemade pancake recipes I've compiled in this roundup. Best Homemade Pancake Recipes to Whip Up [...]
Comfort foods on a cold winter's day are often exactly what you need to heal your soul. If you love chili, today's the day to celebrate National Chili Day with unique chili recipes you can make in your own kitchen. Eat it out of bowls, or pour it over some nachos, or make some chili [...]
Our world's becoming increasingly interconnected. One of the most pleasant ways to discover one of a kind cultures: through their culinary offerings. The numerous flavors, aromas, and textures determined in cuisines across the globe provide a passport to rich culinary adventures. Culinary Adventures Around the World Let's embark on a culinary adventure that tantalizes the [...]
What's a food that almost every family can agree on for lunch, dinner, or even nowadays, breakfast? Pizza! One of the best ways to get kids in the kitchen is with homemade pizza recipes you can make together any day of the week. Pizza has become more than just dough, sauce, and cheese throughout the [...]
Is there really anything better than a gigantic bowl of creamy, cheesy pasta? On a cold day, one of our family's favorite comfort food is pasta. Don't get me wrong, there's a ton of other comfort foods we love, like chili and tuna casserole. However, a big bowl of pasta always hits the spot, and [...]
Though I'm a huge fan of making things from scratch, just so I know what I'm eating - when it comes to things like tortilla chips, or corn chips, I'd rather just cheat on my normal healthier option and go for the familiar Fritos Chips Brand corn chips I grew up with! (Or, even a [...]
One of the most-loved and requested cakes for birthdays, holidays, or any kind of celebration is probably chocolate. I haven't done a scientific study or anything, but I have kids and lots of family, so based on what they devour at family functions, chocolate cake recipes are in high demand! You know, after cookies and [...]
All pies must start with a phenomenal pie crust. You'd be surprised to learn pie crusts aren't difficult to make, and don't have a whole lot of ingredients! Once you have the perfect crust, you can then pick your favorite pie recipe to bake up all your favorite pie flavors! Pick Your Favorite Flavor and [...]
People all over the world fall in love with cheese every day. There's so many flavors, and it's amazing how many different types of animal and nut milks can make cheese! A cheese lover will devour their favorite cheeses even if they're lactose intolerant and end up paying the price for it. Cheese Recipes for [...]
A treat many enjoy at the movies, as well as at home: popcorn. At the movies, usually you get maybe two options. Freshly popped popcorn, or a box of caramel popcorn. On the other hand, when you make it at home, there are a plethora of popcorn snack recipes you can create and enjoy alone [...]
Long Island is known for its bagels. You can find any flavor on the planet in almost every local bagel shop (which we have, like three in every town). Even with all the wild and crazy bagel flavors we have swirling around not just Long Island, but all over the world, there are some mainstays [...]
As an Italian, you can only imagine how much pasta I have consumed throughout my many years living on this planet. A large portion of those pasta meals involved the humble spaghetti pasta. Honestly, growing up, I wasn't a huge fan of any spaghetti recipes. Mostly because the noodles were thick and clunky to twirl [...]
We've got national days for everything these days! Throughout the year we have a ton of cookie holidays like Chocolate Chip Cookie Day in August, Sugar Cookie Day in July, and even Oatmeal Cookie Day in April. They're loved by many, and probably one of the most baked desserts around Christmas. I mean, we all [...]
