Hosting ice cream socials is one of my favorite things to do! I love it so much that last year I bought a fun ice cream maker and a waffle cone maker, and with the help of my oldest daughter, we made waffle cones for days. This summer, she’s been selling the ice cream at her neighborhood ice cream stand, and I keep some of the supplies for myself to have friends over for a fun, summer treat....

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with classic cocktails, bourbon-based mains and classic Southern desserts to make the most of the occasion.

There are many recipes out there that call for egg whites, like Angel Food Cake, but you may not want your yolks to go to waste. We’ve made a roundup of some of the best ways to use leftover egg yolks so that you can use up those egg yolks and turn them into something delicious. We have both sweet and savory options and we’ll even include how many servings the recipe yields....

Since that day, I’ve learned how to make a lot of pantry items from scratch and have thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of not relying heavily on canned items. Yes, I said FREEDOM! I remember the feeling of defeat I used to have when I wanted to make a recipe but didn’t have the canned goods in my pantry. Just start with one item and master making it. Use it in several different recipes, and before you know it, making it from scratch will become second nature....

This post is sponsored by Rotimatic. All opinions expressed are my own. Is flatbread good for you? Flatbread can be a great choice that is part of a healthy, balanced diet. Homemade flatbread in particular is a great option so that you can control everything that goes into your flatbread, and use whole grains, and low fat options. You can also add in ingredients like flax seeds to give added nutrition as well....

Mid-week, I cruise to our favorite farm stand and load up on sweet corn, plus whatever other goodies they may have to offer: ripe peaches, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, blackberries, watermelon—this is what we dream of all year long! This week’s meal plan keeps that momentum going. Even if your farmers market happens to be a standard grocery store, you can still embrace the glory of summer produce. Whether the vegetables came from your own backyard or the produce aisle, we picked recipes everyone can dive right into....

We eat with our eyes first, and this week I want my plate filled with an array of colors! Turmeric in a roast chicken lends an earthy flavor and golden, crispy skin. Roasted kale and butternut squash pasta is as pretty to look at as it is tasty to eat. Ginger, lime, and chilis excite the taste buds in coconut poached cod with ginger and lime. Turn Instant Pot Mexican pulled pork into a mid-week taco bar with lots of bright toppings like radishes, red onion, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, and salsa....

Even now, if you open up my pantry door, you’ll find a stack of cans on the shelf right next to the cans of sardines and whole peeled tomatoes. It’s just the most perfect food in pinch, when you haven’t had time to shop, or what’s in the fridge is scarily long past its use-by date. Canned tuna is budget-friendly, good for you, and wonderfully versatile. With it you can make tuna patties, tuna salad, tuna crostini, tuna casserole, and even tuna mac n cheese....

The holidays are upon us, and whether you’re scaling back your celebration or just into the snacks and comradery with virtual friends, there’s good reason to celebrate! While actual dinner parties may be off the table this year, intimate or virtual gatherings with family and friends are meant to be easy! The Set-up The beauty of a small holiday party is the simple set-up — thankfully, no one is expecting nice glasses or cloth napkins....

Air fryer potatoes (jacket potato in air fryer) Are you new to the air fryer and still wondering what to cook in it, well apart from frozen foods the first thing you want to cook is potatoes? In my opinion, I believe it would help you know how your air fryer works especially with timing. The type of potato dish you cook will determine the timing and temperature to use. For example, baby potatoes would cook for a shorter time than large baking potatoes....

My final recipe for Vegetarian Week! I couldn’t finish the week without coming up with some kind of Asian-inspired recipe - you know they’re my favourite! As with the previous two (Vegetarian Loaded Mexican Tortilla Pan and One Pot Garlic and Herb Spaghetti) we’re again going with a one pot vegetarian meal - well actually this is more like a one-tray meal. Piles of mushrooms, plus colourful veggies such as peppers, courgette, asparagus and broccoli are all baked together, then drizzled with a spicy garlic/soy/chilli/honey sauce and finished with toasted cashews....

This skin-on, bone-in chicken thigh is seasoned with pantry staples ingredients before being coated with barbeque sauce. The result is a sweet, caramelized, and delicious chicken that is full of flavor and super moist. Back to this simple yet delicious baked chicken thighs recipe, I started by seasoning the chicken and left it to marinate for about 30 minutes. After that, I baked the chicken thighs in the oven until about 80% done....

I love chicken recipes cooked in the oven with some sauce, like this recipe and my favourite Italian Baked Chicken and Potatoes that comes with an Italian pasta sauce. Cosy food that’s simple to prepare! Honey Mustard Chicken Talk about a fully loaded one pan meal! There is serious flavour going on here. A honey mustard sauce is awesome as it is. But then you add the juices from the chicken that mixes in while it bakes and it takes it up a notch....

It is perfect for a weeknight dinner and even better for a dinner party because you will surely wow your guest. The fish marinade or should I say the sauce is out of this world, heavenly is an understatement. Delicious!!! Serve with couscous or mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. Garlic butter Baked salmon in foil recipe Salmon like any other type of fish is one of the easiest meals you can whip up on a very busy weeknight....

What does eggplant parmesan taste like? Eggplant parmesan tastes very similar to regular chicken parmesan. People often wonder what flavor the eggplant itself lends the dish. Eggplant has a very mild flavor, like spaghetti squash. Because it has such a mild flavor, it’s easily used in recipes that have bold flavors. In something like eggplant parmesan, the eggplant flavor itself isn’t even really tasted. How thick do you cut eggplant for eggplant parmesan?...

Best Cheesecake Brownies are easy enough to make and enjoy at home but pack an impressive punch at a party or casual gathering. Taking a traditional homemade brownie and adding a cheesecake topping makes these an elegant, rich upgrade and a must-try. You can leave them layered or marble them for a fancier look. What kind of Cocoa Powder should I use? Cocoa has become a popular cooking item and more cocoa powders are popping up in stores all the time....

Lest any “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” fans snicker (the long-suffering father in the movie receives a membership to a jelly of the month club instead of a big cash holiday bonus as hoped), jam and jelly of the month clubs are a thing. But not a big one just yet. We sifted through the ones out there that have charm, personality, and variety. And hardline jelly eaters, take note: None of these are exclusively jelly of the month clubs....

Assemble a cheese board to snack on and you have all the makings of a fun night in, whether you’re partaking with just your household or signing onto Zoom with family and friends. Here are our picks for the best virtual wine tastings. Best Virtual Wine Tastings of 2022 Best Overall: In Good Taste Best for a Personal Experience: Bartholomew Estate Winery Best High-End Tasting: Matthiasson Winery Best for Frequent Wine Tasters: Priority Wine Pass...

Mix it all up into one big delicious mess, then dig in! Bibimbap I am a little obsessed with Bibimbap. I’d go as far as to say that it’s my favourite Korean food – but it always concerns me when I make grand statements like that because I’m worried I’ve said that about another Korean recipe I’ve previously shared. No one’s ever accused me of being unenthusiastic, that’s for sure!...

I’ve been mad for them as long as I can remember. But I never thought to sub out the lettuce for arugula (which grows like a weed around here) until my mother brought home an arugula BLT from a local bistro. So good! The spiciness of the arugula is wonderfully countered by the fatty smokiness of the bacon. If you don’t have arugula available (also known as rocket) you can use watercress....