Category: Recipes

Ingredient Spotlight: SPAM (And 5 SPAM Recipes)

Whether you love it, hate it or are totally baffled by it, there’s no denying the enduring presence of SPAM. In essence, SPAM is an affordable, pre-cooked, shelf-stable protein. If you haven’t heard of it or don’t cook with it, keeping a can or two in your pantry could transform your life. You know those moments when…


Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

If you’re planning a picnic with the family, the last thing you want is to be weighed down with tons of utensils and heavy dishes. That’s why incredible sandwiches are such an eat-in-the-park classic. If you don’t want to worry about packing extra forks and knives when you can just use your hands. That’s why these strawberry…


Grilled Salmon With Peppered Soy Glaze

We know it’s not technically grilling season yet, but we are firmly of the belief that the grill is a year-round piece of equipment. And with the weather warming up, we can’t wait to escape our kitchens for the great outdoors. There are so many recipes to try on the grill, and grilled salmon is a…


Once You Make Homemade Fruit Leather, You Might Never Buy the Packaged Stuff Again!

Have you ever eaten Fruit Roll-Ups? These chewy, fruity treats are produced by General Mills and have been in supermarkets since 1983. That’s a long time. But rolled fruit snacks have actually been around far longer. More than 100 years ago in New York City, a Syrian immigrant imported apricot paste and turned it into…


Slow Cooker Ginger Soy Pork Belly

If you’re tired of cooking the same cuts of meat every night, then consider giving pork belly a try. It’s so flavorful and tender that it can make dinner at home feel like you’re eating at a restaurant. And it’s perfect for the slow cooker, making it a winning weeknight meal. If you’re curious about pork belly…


Ramp and Mushroom Sauté

If you’re someone who struggles with what to make for dinner every night, then using seasonal fruits and vegetables as your guide may change the way you think about cooking. If you really want to get in tune with nature, then foraging is a great way to take advantage of edible wild food that grows…


Creamy, Cold Sesame Noodles Are Great Anytime

Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing delight — especially on a hot day or if you want a filling but flavorful on-the-go lunch. There are many versions of sesame noodles, notably ones from Sichuan and Taiwan, but they all contain Chinese sesame paste and other seasonings tossed with chewy noodles. There’s actually very little cooking…


Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

Few recipes can perfectly blend two iconic dishes. But this everything bagel pigs in a blanket recipe effortlessly combines the flavor of a New York Style bagel with the deliciousness of pigs in a blanket to make a wow-worthy snack for the ages. So, bring the party to you with this amazingly easy-to-make appetizer. Not only are…


Grilled Chicken Ramen Bowl

Ramen is that perfect comfort food you can savor all year round. It keeps you warm in the winter, and miraculously, cool in the summer. It’s good for a quick dinner, night out with friends at 2 p.m. when you were out until 2 a.m. the night before. And sure, you can pick up those mysterious packets and cups…


How to Cook Swiss Chard

If you’re wandering through the grocery aisles or farmers market in the spring and summer, there’s a solid chance that you’ve spotted chard, and its brightly-colored stalks may have drawn your attention. But what is that rainbow-colored leafy vegetable that sits near the kale and spinach? And what’s the best way to cook chard? What Is Chard?…