Learning how to make your own croutons is so easy! Turn a loaf of bread into a delightfully crispy, flavorful topping. After cubing the bread, toss it with olive oil and seasonings, then bake until golden brown and crunchy. It’s as easy as that! They add texture and depth to a classic Caesar salad, panzanella…
If you love Hidden Valley Ranch on everything, you have to try my homemade version of ranch dressing! This homemade dressing is flavored with a variety of fresh herbs as well as garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. It’s better than any ranch salad dressing you’ll buy at a store or restaurant, and comes…
This three bean salad made with simple ingredients is a picnic classic! Just stir together three types of beans, crunchy vegetables, fresh parsley, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. It’s refreshing, easy, and goes so well with other picnic salads like potato salad, coleslaw, and pasta salad. I developed this recipe as a more…
This is the best zucchini bread recipe! It has a delectably moist, soft crumb and is so flavorful. Crunchy chopped walnuts take it to the next level. Enjoy a warm slice with a cup of coffee in the morning to start your day off on the right foot. Since this recipe makes two loaves, it’s…
A delicate crepe is a French classic that you can make at home as easily as quiche Lorraine or pain perdu (a.k.a. French toast). With this easy crepe recipe, recreating the famed Parisian cafe food is well within reach for any curious cook. All you need is a handful of basic ingredients, a blender or…
Take a trip to the tropics from the comfort of your own home with this mai tai recipe. Two types of rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat come together to create a boozy, bright cocktail that goes down easily. If you like a zombie cocktail, mai tais are actually quite similar but require fewer…
Baba au rhum is a delicious yeasted sponge cake soaked in a boozy rum syrup. While this beloved pastry is well-known in French patisseries, alongside canelès, macarons, and mille feuille, it might seem humble and less elegant. I beg you to think again! This is one of my favorite desserts. The magical combination of buttery,…
With a perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavor, this BBQ sauce recipe is a must-try. Simply add the ingredients to a saucepan and cook until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It’s really that easy! Use the homemade barbecue sauce anywhere you would store-bought. Slather onto Instant Pot ribs or BBQ chicken with a…
