Couscous is a delicious, nutritious version of semolina wheat that’s associated with Morocco. It’s easy to cook, and there’s no end to what you can do with it. It makes a great side dish, but it can also be your entree. This is a wonderfully versatile staple to keep on hand. Like rice, it’s also easy to store, so you ... Read More »
‘Tis the season for Superbowl parties! Whether you’re watching the game with friends or enjoying it all by yourself, it’s a tradition to have some great munchies on hand. We’ve compiled a list of X snacks that are ideal to chomp on while you’re watching the Superbowl. We’re starting the list with a few dips and a few nibbles – ... Read More »
Cupcakes are a blast. They’re easy to make, easy to transport and serve, and they’re delicious. They make awesome gifts and great last minute treats for a kid’s homeroom or the office. A lot of people put more thought into decorating them than they put into the actual recipes they use. While any cake mix will do, sometimes there are ... Read More »
You may already be planning your Thanksgiving, and if you’re hosting the get-together for a big family, the pressure’s on! But here’s a monster list of helpful links to Thanksgiving dinner tips and recipes. How to cook turkey How to deep fry turkey. Lots of tips and information about this exciting way of cooking turkey. How to brine and oven ... Read More »
Over the years, we’ve collected quite a few recipes for making coffee-shop and vending machine inspired treats at home, and it’s all much cheaper than buying them at restaurants or cafes. Here they all are, collected into one handy post. Make a cheap mocha at home. I think these are just as good as what you can easily spend $4 ... Read More »
Guess what? A banana split sundae made with coffee ice cream instead of the more traditional vanilla or chocolate is so totally yummy. The banana’s mellow sweetness and the coffee ice cream’s slight bitterness make an amazing contrast. Throw on some chocolate sauce, whipped cream and nuts (and cherries, or whatever else you like), and it’s delicious. Ingredients Banana, sliced ... Read More »
(Guest post by Robyn.) This soup recipe, built around frozen potsticker dumplings, is inexpensive, delicious, low in fat and really easy to make in large quantities (just double the recipe) – which is great, because it also reheats very well. This is a quick dish that can be ready to serve within 30 minutes, which makes it a great choice ... Read More »
Chicken wings make such a perfect snack for get-togethers or anytime. You don’t have to limit yourself to what’s available in the frozen foods aisle or from restaurants, either. There are a lot of wonderful chicken wing recipes out there for you to make at home – forget buffalo sauce, there are soy-garlic recipes, coffee-liqueur recipes, etc. Great stuff! Chicken ... Read More »
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