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…
Mashed potatoes are a popular comfort food for a reason. Buttery and creamy, this versatile side dish pairs so well with so many different kinds of food, from Salisbury steak to meatloaf, baked chicken legs, braised beef short ribs, and so much more! If you’ve ever experienced mealy or watery mashed potatoes, rest assured that…
Graham crackers are super versatile, making delicious s’mores and graham cracker crusts for desserts like key lime pie or cheesecake bars. But most store-bought versions are pretty underwhelming when you eat them solo. Not so with these homemade treats! My homemade graham cracker recipe yields a batch of buttery, cinnamon-y treats with the perfect amount…
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…
