Description This is a great way to get the taste of everything you love about Thanksgiving in a perfect little bite and without all the mess! Ingredients cooking spray 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®) ½ cup creamed corn ⅓ cup whole milk 1 large egg ½ teaspoon ground sage ¼ teaspoon … Read more
Description This orange-flavored Italian Easter tart recipe is a classic dessert from Naples. Sometimes referred to as a “Neapolitan grain pie”, pastiera di pasqua is made with cooked wheat grains and ricotta cheese. Ingredients 1 ⅓ cups cooked wheat grains ¾ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium lemons, zested, divided 1 (15 ounce) … Read more
Description This technique uses one of my newest kitchen gadgets: a pineapple corer-slicer! While you can certainly remove the insides of the pineapple using a knife and spoon, this tool makes the job so incredibly easy! Serve the perfectly sliced pineapple after a delicious meal, and use the juice and bottom scraps in a smoothie! … Read more
Description Try this recipe if you want to know how to make traditional Indian gajar ka halwa, or carrot halwa. A lovely dessert anytime, I most recently made it for Diwali. This is the ‘old school’ method that uses whole milk, not condensed milk. You can use ghee instead of oil for initially cooking the … Read more
Description This recipe creates a light, tender cranberry cupcake–with just a hint of orange–that is then topped with a creamy, buttery white chocolate frosting. It’s flavor heaven. You will have leftover frosting, as this recipe makes enough to generously frost 16 cupcakes, at least. Feel free to halve the frosting recipe, if needed. Ingredients 1 ¼ … Read more
Description They’re portable, sort of like a mini pizza, except shaped like a cupcake. They’re a great savory snack and a great addition to a game day buffet. Feel free to customize to your family’s tastes with additions like ham, sausage, bell peppers, salami, mushrooms, olives, jalapenos, etc. I recommend not omitting the tomato, that … Read more
Description This unbaked cheese Paska was one of my mother Sofia’s traditional Ukrainian Easter recipes. She passed away in 1995 so I have been making it ever since. It is easy to make, very rich, and a hit every time. Decorate with the fruits of your choice. Ingredients 16 ounces farmer cheese 12 ounces cream … Read more
Description A traditional Chinese New Year favorite, this classic dish can also be enjoyed throughout the year. This is my adaptation of my grandmother’s recipe. This recipe is absolutely delicious! Serve immediately plain, or with hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, or chili sauce. Ingredients 3 cups rice flour 4 cups cold water, divided ⅔ … Read more
Description Switch things up this Thanksgiving! Instead of serving a basket of dinner rolls, let your family feast on these gravy-stuffed stuffing muffins. Each muffin bakes up with a crispy exterior, a moist interior, and a nugget of thick, sausage-filled country gravy in the center. They might sound sort of crazy, but they’re a must-try … Read more
Description An enjoyable twist on the traditional Easter dessert, these lemon meringue cupcakes consist of the moistest cupcakes you will ever have, filled with creamy–yet fairly light–lemon curd and topped with a marshmallow-like meringue. Ingredients ⅔ cup lemon juice 3 large eggs 5 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 ½ tablespoons salted butter, cut … Read more