This recipe is a twofer—two recipes in one and doing double duty as either a breakfast or a dessert. And you can make just one at a time or 50 for a giant party. They aren’t finicky, travel well, and can be served warm, cold, or any temp in between. Plus, there’s very little more … Read more
Pickle Dip belongs in the hallowed snack halls of French Onion Dip, Thick Ranch, and Mexicali Dip. To my mind, the best way to balance a decadent sauce is by slathering it on a mountain of fresh, crisp vegetables. Here the creamy base is contrasted with the acidity of the pickles and lemon, the heat … Read more
I don’t doubt that the mere suggestion of microwaving fish is enough to make the hairs on the back of the internet’s collective neck stand up in culinary protest. First and foremost: This recipe doesn’t stink up the microwave. The fish is wrapped in microwave-safe plastic wrap. (Use a high-sided plate so the wrap doesn’t … Read more
Panna cotta is the kind of dessert that looks complicated but is actually incredibly easy to make. Unlike its high-maintenance cousin, crème brûlée, this simple, elegant, easy dessert takes less than 30 minutes to assemble and can rest in the fridge for at least a week before unmolding. With its creamy, slightly jiggly texture, it’s … Read more
This feel-good dinner makes the most of your time. Because you’re busy. You don’t have all day. I hear you. That’s where multitasking comes in: While hunks of Halloumi cheese and pita shards toast in the oven, you’ll slice up juicy citrus (snag blood oranges if you can for their vibrant hue), kicky shallot, kickier … Read more
Known equally for its alleged nausea-relieving properties as for its ability to turn any spirit into a quick cocktail, ginger ale has a broad fan base. Trouble is, some store-bought brands skip real ginger root (the very ingredient responsible for that stomach-settling sensation) in favor of artificial ginger flavors and sweeteners. The good news? You … Read more
Creamy, dreamy American buttercream is one of the easiest ways to finish off a cake, build a cookie sandwich, or ice a tray of chocolate chip cookie bars. Bonus: You only need five ingredients and five minutes to make this tried-and-true homemade buttercream frosting recipe. The butteriest buttercream starts with softened butter, so be sure … Read more
This easy blueberry compote recipe has infinite applications. Stir it into Greek yogurt with a handful of granola, or spoon it onto crepes, French toast, or waffles. Serve fruit compote alongside a pound cake or cheesecake, or swirl it into vanilla ice cream. Turn it into a silky blueberry sauce by adding a few more … Read more
Here, we’ve mashed up two viral recipes into one quick and easy dinner. We started with pasta e ceci, the comforting combination of pasta and chickpeas, redolent with garlic and red pepper flakes. The second inspiration, baked feta, is exactly as it sounds: planks of salty feta baked until lightly browned and softened. This recipe … Read more
Jam and Dijon mustard is an IYKYK kind of situation. While the duo may seem an unlikely pair, fated to meet only when stored next to each other in the fridge, they actually belong together as the building blocks of a delightfully tangy sauce. Consider this: You get sweetness and body from the jam and … Read more