This homemade chocolate dessert hummus dip is made with chickpeas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, blended until thick and silky like brownie batter. It tastes like a chocolate treat, but it’s packed with fiber and protein from the beans. Serve it as an after-school snack, a dessert board…
This Authentic Mexican Birria Taco Recipe starts with beef chuck roast simmered low and slow in a rich chile sauce made from guajillo and ancho chiles, garlic, and warm spices, then shredded and tucked into tortillas that get fried crispy in the reserved fat. The meat comes out deeply flavored and falling apart tender, and…
Few meals are as easy and comforting as a warm bowl of soup with a good sandwich on the side. These soup and sandwich pairings are perfect for busy lunches, simple weeknight dinners, chilly days, or anytime you want something filling without making a complicated meal. There are easy options for family dinners, work-from-home lunches,…
Stuffed mini bell peppers are one of those appetizers that work for almost any occasion. They’re colorful, easy to pick up, and just the right size for bite-size party food, snacks, appetizer platters, and charcuterie boards. These easy stuffed mini bell pepper recipes include creamy, cheesy, meaty, and fresh fillings, so there’s something for both…
Looking for easy Jiffy corn casserole recipes? Here are 25 cheesy, creamy and hearty bakes that start with one little blue box. A box of Jiffy corn muffin mix costs about a dollar, and it might be the hardest-working thing in your pantry. This list starts with the classic five-ingredient corn casserole everyone brings to…
These Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Herbs, Salt & Pepper are an easy side dish made with sweet potatoes, olive oil, a light coating of cornstarch, garlic powder, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper. They roast up caramelized at the edges and tender inside, with a quick air fryer version too. They’re a good fit…
This Homemade Potato Gnocchi is a classic Italian dumpling made with baked russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, one egg yolk, a pinch of salt, and a little grated Parmesan. The dough comes together in about ten minutes, and the finished gnocchi are soft and pillowy instead of dense or gummy. Make a batch for a slow…
This Pumpkin Casserole is made with roasted pumpkin cubes layered with a light cream sauce and topped with melted cheese, baked until bubbly and golden. It’s a savory way to use pumpkin that isn’t pie or soup, and it works as a side dish or a light vegetarian main. I make this in the fall…
This Ribollita is made with cannellini beans, torn crusty bread, spinach, and vegetables simmered in a tomato-based broth, the way it’s traditionally done in Tuscany. The bread is what sets this apart from a regular bean soup – it breaks down as it simmers and thickens the whole pot into something closer to a stew….
This Cauliflower Soup is made with a full head of cauliflower, sharp cheddar, heavy cream, and warm spices, blended until completely smooth and finished with fresh parsley. It’s a blended, creamy soup with a texture closer to a bisque than a chunky vegetable soup. I make this on cold nights when I want something rich…