Smoked salmon is fantastic for a brunch or party appetizer. Learn how to smoke salmon on any smoker with this recipe and video tutorial! ... continue reading...
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Smoked Salmon Brine
Smoked salmon brine is the key to perfectly moist, tender smoked fish. This recipe and video explain how to make and use salmon brine! ... continue reading...
Achiote + Annatto (Paste and Oil Recipes)
Achiote, or annatto, is a natural red food coloring used in Latin cuisine. I’ll explain how to make achiote oil and paste easily at home! If you’re a fan of Mexican dishes like pollo asado and cochinita pibil (Yucatan pork), you’ve already experienced the vibrant color that achiote provides. Or rather, the ground annatto seeds from the achiote tree, and the paste and oil that can be made from them. Achiote and annatto seeds This natural red food coloring comes from the seeds of a ... continue reading...
Champurrado (Chocolate Atole)
Champurrado is a sweet Mexican chocolate drink that's thick, creamy and hot. Make this recipe for a cold weather warm-up! When the weather turns colder, a mug full of your favorite hot beverage is sure to warm you up. If you’re not a fan of tea, coffee, or warm apple cider, something creamy and chocolaty is the perfect go-to.For a switch from Mexican hot chocolate, make yourself a hot chocolate atole instead! Champurrado This hot drink is classified as an atole, or atolli, which is a ... continue reading...
Southern Pecan Pie
Southern pecan pie is the best Thanksgiving dessert! The class pie flavors plus bourbon and maple syrup. Make this recipe for the holidays! Add a delicious twist to a classic pecan pie recipe with a splash of bourbon and the caramel flavors of maple syrup and brown sugar.For a grab-and-go alternative, make some pecan pie bars. They’re baked on a sheet pan for easy cutting, and they'll make a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table. Be sure to make a creamy chocolate pumpkin pie ... continue reading...
30-Minute Apple Fritters
Apple fritters are an amazing fried pastry that you can make at home in only 30 minutes! Make this apple fritter recipe for a weekend treat. There are times when shortcut recipes are a fantastic idea, like on the weekends! Your favorite dessert doesn’t have to wait for a trip to the bakery. With a few shortcuts you can make these in your own kitchen and have the aroma of a bakery fill your house! I fry my apple fritters in oil just like a traditional fritter recipe, and coat them with a ... continue reading...
20-Minute Baked Salmon Recipe
This baked salmon recipe creates a quick and easy weeknight meal. Flaky oven baked fish with a coating of zippy horseradish and honey mustard glaze. Baked salmon dinners like this one aren’t just delicious; they’re also heart-healthy! This is because salmon is packed with Omega-3 fats. These polyunsaturated fats are known to improve cardiovascular health. The thing is, our bodies don’t produce Omega-3 fats. As a result, we need to get them through the foods we ... continue reading...
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted brussel sprouts are easy to prepare and loved by everyone, even veggie haters! Make this simple side dish recipe for the holidays. I was never a big fan of Brussels sprouts. That is, until I oven roasted them. After that first taste of sweet caramelized goodness, I couldn't get enough. I wanted to use them in every way possible, so I created recipes for Brussels sprouts gratin and chicken with brussels sprouts and mustard sauce.Then I decided to try them with a glaze of balsamic ... continue reading...
Wild Rice Pilaf
Wild rice pilaf is a popular holiday dish with vegetables, nuts and dried fruit. Save time by making this rice recipe up to 3 days ahead! When you're trying to decide what side dishes to make for a holiday meal, there are usually a few things that factor into the decision. You need to think about how many people you'll be feeding and what type of protein the sides will be served with.Fortunately, rice dishes go well with everything from fancier dishes like roast turkey, prime rib, and ... continue reading...
French Beef Stew (Bourguignon)
French beef stew is an easy version of the classic bourguignon recipe. Make this recipe to serve for Christmas or a comforting winter meal. My French beef stew starts with Julia Child’s beef bourguignon recipe as a base. Pancetta is used instead of bacon, garlic, shallots and onions are sautéed in the rendered fat, beef cubes are browned and I keep it low and slow in the oven with Cipollini onions and Crimini mushrooms for a beyond tender dinner. French Beef Stew This recipe makes a ... continue reading...
