Powdered Sugar in Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting: You do not need any powdered sugar. This recipe is so simple, it’s ridiculous! No extra sugar needed—all the sweetness we need comes from the sweetened condensed milk. How much frosting does this recipe make? How many cupcakes can this recipe frost? This recipe for vanilla sweetened condensed milk frosting makes about 3 cups of frosting, while the chocolate version produces about 2 cups....
Readers have been requesting The Most Amazing Red Velvet Cake for years.We’ve adapted our recipe for The Most Amazing Chocolate cake to bring you the perfect red velvet cake we know you will love, just as you’ve loved the original chocolate version. It’s not simply a chocolate or a white cake dyed red. It has added acidity to give it a flavor like no other. Many people wonder, is red velvet cake really just a chocolate cake?...
What cut of steak should I use to make Mongolian beef? We recommend using flank steak when making Mongolian beef. You can also use skirt steak. Each should be sliced thinly against the grain. This cut will cook quickly and soak up the flavors of the marinade. You could also use traditional cuts of steak like sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak. What does it mean to slice the meat against the grain?...
We love to look for ways to use fennel in our cooking. It is so good for you! If you haven’t jumped on the fennel band wagon you should. Fennel has a licorice flavor to it which makes it unlike a lot of other vegetables out there, especially green ones. Its unusual flavor makes it a fun ingredient to work with. This salsa is so light and refreshing and makes the perfect summer snack....
Do you ever get in a side dish rut? Sometimes it feels like we make the same 3 sides for every pot luck, holiday dinner, and family party, and we just need a break! Enter: broccoli salad. Don’t be fooled by all of the green in this recipe, it is actually completely delicious and will be gobbled up quickly. With all of that bacon and cheese, even the kids like it!...
I might be a little donut-crazed. Some might call me a donut connoisseur. I love making them and I love eating them. I’ve tested dozens of donut recipes so my friends and neighbors have been loving and eating them as well. I may have become a donut delivery man for a brief time there. These vanilla cake donuts seem to be a lot of people’s favorite. They have a nice cake-like texture, and the perfect balance between the sweet vanilla and semi-sweet chocolate glaze....
Beef Options in Classic Beef and Noodles: We used a sirloin steak in this recipe, and it was divine! Honestly though, you could use just about any cut of beef — stew meat, ribeye, tri tip, chuck steak, and even ground beef will do! Wine: Wine is an optional, but highly recommended ingredient. It adds an extra depth of flavor to this dish, and the alcohol should cook out while simmering....
We are quickly approaching the holidays! Before we know it we’ll be dressing up our kiddos for trick or treating, setting the table for Thanksgiving, and coming up with the best Elf on the Shelf ideas to wake up to in the mornings. To me, Halloween is the official start of the holiday season. Once Halloween comes around the rest of the year is kind of a blur of candy, desserts, family and home decorations....
Where is Spanish Rice from? Spanish Rice is a bit of a misnomer because the dish does not originate from Spain. It’s actually a Mexican side dish of white rice cooked in a flavorful tomato based sauce. What is the difference between Spanish Rice and Mexican Rice? Nothing! Spanish Rice and Mexican Rice are just different terms for the same dish. Depending on where you grow up, or what location you are in, it will be called something different, but they both refer to the exact same thing....
Do you guys ever have breakfast for dinner? Because we have breakfast for dinner all the time. I like to keep things interesting and I’m always switching things up. This recipe is the product of my kitchen experimentation. Back in 2013 I decided to do something a little different by making waffles. And thus my greek yogurt waffles were born. It makes me feel better when I lather my waffle with syrup to know that there is a redeeming quality in there somewhere....
What is the difference between English cucumbers and regular cucumbers? English cucumbers are the long, skinny variety that are sold wrapped in plastic. “Regular” cucumbers that have a dark green, waxy skin are of the Persian or Kirby varieties. Regular cucumbers are inexpensive and are a very popular choice when purchasing cucumbers. The skin is thicker than their English counterparts, and is also waxed. They are often sold in a seedless form or near seedless form nowadays as regular cucumbers can have unpleasant seeds to work with....
My family loves it when we make homemade spaghetti sauce. Whenever we make it, it’s always a huge double or triple batch to easily freeze the leftovers. Spaghetti and meatballs is such a family favorite, we almost always have frozen spaghetti sauce and meatballs in the freezer. It makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it’s pretty amazing. Can I make spaghetti sauce from whole tomatoes? If you want to make spaghetti sauce completely from scratch using whole tomatoes rather than canned, you’ll need to peel your tomatoes and remove the stems....
So there’s this amazing food truck in Utah called Cupbop. It’s so popular it has expanded to multiple states with several permanent locations. I grew up eating bulgogi at home so a Korean food truck is something I could totally dig. They serve beef bulgogi (thinly sliced Korean beef) over noodles, rice, and cabbage with these totally delicious sauces. Cupbop is one of my favorite food trucks and I’ve chased it all over the place....
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Ingredients 2 to 3 whole sausages in casings (about 1 lb.) 1 bunch kale (about 1 lb.), stems removed and roughly chopped 10 large eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes 6 english muffins, split Instructions Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausages in the pan for about 7 minutes, flip, then cook 7 minutes more....
Feeling a bit overloaded with fruit dessert terms? Cobblers, crisps, crumbles, pies and dump cake! Phew! That’s a lot. We love them all, but we are particularly fond of dump cake because of how easy it is to put together and how amazingly delicious it is hot out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh or frozen?...
What Are Pecan Pralines Made Of? Pecan praline is a Southern confection traditionally made with sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter, and pecans. Our pecan pralines recipe calls for basically the same ingredients, but you don’t need to worry about adding corn syrup. We know not everyone is a fan. We do like to include a splash of vanilla for added warmth and flavor. It’s what makes our recipe a little bit unique!...
Looking for that simple side dish that will leave everyone raving? Bust out a Greek salad! It’s light, it is refreshing, and it’ll leave everyone feeling good. This is one of our go-to potluck items because it can sit well on a table, it’s visually appealing, and it is completely refreshing. Has anyone else ever ordered a Greek salad at a restaurant, only to be served a lettuce salad with a few olives and feta cheese?...
I’ve previously taught you about the wonders of Cuban bread, and now I’m giving you a little something to put on that bread. And it is even slow cooker! Score, man! You won’t find this recipe in my Slow Cooker Cookbook, but maybe I’ll include it if there is ever second edition. It is just so dang tasty! Mojo is a Cuban thing and is made from these sour oranges that you can only find in Cuba (and south Florida thanks to some seed smugglers)....
Can I add cheese? Yes! There’s nothing better than cheesy potatoes. Use your favorite shredded cheese and add to your packets immediately after they’ve finished cooking. The packets will be steamy and hot, so be careful adding your cheese. Beef and Potato Tips: The secret to the most juicy, tender meat and potatoes is to not overcook the meat. Not an easy task when you’re trying to get your potatoes to cook all the way through!...
