A popular classic drink, the Old Fashioned cocktail is the epitome of simple yet effective. Combine good whiskey, sugar, and aromatic bitters and strain into a chilled glass. Finish off with a twist of orange peel for a hint of citrus, and voilà! Your bold cocktail is ready to enjoy. Knowing how to make classic…
Overnight oats are a game-changer for busy mornings. If you’re a fan of an easy avocado toast for breakfast, but looking to mix up your routine, try this! All you need to do is stir together a few basic ingredients to make an oatmeal base, then jazz it up with your favorite flavor combinations, and…
Few things are better than homemade bread, and this no-knead ciabatta bread recipe is no exception. Hailing from northern Italy, this rustic, chewy, airy bread with a crisp, golden brown crust requires no special skills or tools to make. You just need the secret ingredient: Time. Allowing the dough plenty of time to rise will…
These homemade cosmic brownies have all the colorful charm of your favorite Little Debbie brownies, but with so much more flavor. If you’ve ever tried your hand at making nostalgic treats like oatmeal creme pies or tender Lofthouse cookies, you know what a difference “from-scratch” can make! This homemade version is worth the short time…
Puff pastry, also known as pâte feuilletée, is a flakey pastry made by laminating dough with butter. It’s often used in traditional French pastries like palmiers, mille feuille, and tarte tatin. But you can also use it for quick pastries like apple turnovers! Frozen sheets of puff pastry are easy to pick up at the…
A classic Caesar salad is a restaurant menu staple, but it’s super easy to make at home. I love making it to serve alongside pasta, like baked ziti, or adding a protein on top, like blackened salmon or grilled chicken, to turn it into a meal itself. The original recipe for Caesar salad was created…
Chicken salad is a must in any home chef’s repertoire. It makes the easiest lunch sandwich or a great party snack to share. Simply combine chopped chicken, green onions, grapes, and sliced almonds in a bowl, add a mayonnaise and Dijon mustard dressing, and chill it for a few minutes before enjoying. Like egg salad,…
Fresh blueberry pie has a thick, jammy blueberry filling brightened with a hint of lemon and loaded into a buttery, flaky crust. Since you don’t need to cook the filling, the pie comes together easily. Truly, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool so you can dig in (perhaps with a big scoop…
