Recipes

These crispy, golden-fried crab Rangoons make for a delicious appetizer. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup imitation crab meat or cooked lump crab, finely chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 24 wonton wrappers Small bowl of wa...

This crisp, refreshing cucumber salad recipe is a simple and delicious warm-weather staple. Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar or honey 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (option...

This homemade poke bowl is simple and refreshing. Ingredients For the poke 8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sriracha (optional) 1 tsp grated ginger 1 green onion, sliced 1 tsp sesame seeds Bowl base 2 cups cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice 1 avocado, sliced 1 c...

This salad is bright and fresh -- perfect for a light lunch or paired with protein for dinner during a warm evening. Ingredients For the salad: 4 cups watermelon (cubed) 1 cup blueberries 4 cups arugula or mixed greens 1/2 cup goat cheese (crumbled) 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced) 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts Fr...

This classic, rich spaghetti bolognese is slow-cooked for deep flavor and very satisfying. Ingredients For the sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion (finely chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 carrot (finely diced) 1 celery stalk (finely diced) 500g (1 lb) ground beef 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup...

A classic crispy calamari recipe you can make at home-simple, restaurant-style, and delicious. Ingredients 1 lb fresh or frozen squid (cleaned, cut into rings) 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness) 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder 1 cu...

This classic bruschetta is a refreshing and bright appetizer that's perfect for sharing. Ingredients 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing bread 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (o...

A simple, tasty veggie burger recipe you can make at home. Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed ½ cup breadcrumbs (or oats for gluten-free) ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp flax + 2.5 tbsp water) 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika...

A simple no-bake recipe for cheesecake stuffed strawberries - great for parties or a quick dessert. Ingredients 1 lb fresh strawberries 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup whipped topping or heavy cream (whipped) Graham cracker crumbs (for topping) Optional: Melted chocolate...

This authentic Vietnamese Beef Pho is a comforting and flavorful noodle soup featuring charred aromatics and delicate spices. Ingredients For the broth 2 lb beef bones (marrow or knuckle bones) 1 lb beef brisket or chuck 1 large onion, halved 1 piece ginger (about 4 inches), split lengthwise 5 star anise pods 1 cinnamo...

This indulgent treat captures the nostalgic, creamy flavor of a classic Southern banana pudding in milkshake form. Ingredients 3 large scoops vanilla bean ice cream 1 ripe banana (frozen chunks work best for thickness) 1/4 cup whole milk (adjust for desired consistency) 4-5 Nilla Wafers (plus extra for topping) 1/2 tsp...

This classic dessert combines fluffy pastry, sweet cream filling, and rich chocolate for a delightful treat. Ingredients For the pastry: 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 4 large eggs For the filling: 2 cups (480 ml) mi...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with this delicious frozen lime mocktail and pair it with your favorite Mexican cuisine. Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen lime concentrate (like limeade) 1 cup ginger ale (chilled) 1-2 cups ice Optional: lime slices or mint for garnish Instructions 1. Prep the blender Add the frozen lime concen...

These sweet blueberry pancakes are the perfect breakfast comfort food. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra fluff) 1 egg 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for cooking) 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾-1 cup fresh ...

These rich, flavorful truffle fries are a delicacy you can make right in your kitchen. Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes 2-3 tbsp truffle oil 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Instructions 1. Pr...

These baked pears are simple, elegant, and full of flavor. Ingredients 4 ripe but firm pears 4-6 oz brie cheese, rind on, cut into small cubes ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional, but really go...

Dress up a soda of your choice for a quick and tasty pick-me-up! Ingredients 1 cup soda (Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, etc.) 2-3 tbsp flavored syrup (coconut, vanilla, raspberry, etc.) 2 tbsp half-and-half or heavy cream Juice of ½ lime (optional but common) Ice Instructions 1. Prep the soda Fill a glass with ice and...

These rich, gooey chocolate lava cakes take under 30 minutes to make and add a decadent sweet to your day. Ingredients 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt Butter + cocoa powder (for...

These lamb chops are super simple and super flavorful--great for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 6-8 lamb chops 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tbsp fresh thyme (optional) Salt & black pepper (to taste) 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions 1. Season the lam...

This classic, homemade lemonade is crisp and refreshing. Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) 1 cup sugar 4 cups cold water Ice Optional: lemon slices for garnish Instructions 1. Make a simple syrup In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium, stirring until...