Holiday cookie baking has begun and we are over the moon thrilled with how these cookies turned out. Red and white cookie dough are twisted together to make delicious and adorable candy canes. They look so good, we almost don’t want to eat them! …almost. These cookies taste like a sugar cookie with just a hint of cinnamon running through the red portion of the dough. You’ll be amazed at how simple they are to make....
This cookie is a must make. It does take a long time to make as it requires two separate refrigeration times, but the effort is well worth it. This cookie is super soft and has the perfect sugar cookie dough with a delicious cinnamon swirl rolled in. It’s topped off with a cream cheese glaze to complete the cinnamon roll look and feel. Do I have to have a stand mixer to make this recipe?...
Half and Half: Store bought half and half is simply half heavy cream and half whole milk. If you cannot find half and half, you can simply use 1 cup whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream for this recipe. Clam Juice: Yes, we know this seems strange to buy clam juice in a bottle, but that’s exactly what we’re doing. You can find clam juice in your local grocery store with the canned clams and tuna....
We’ve always had a high bar set for potato soup. It couldn’t just be good, it had to be amazing. So we went through trial and error and hemmed and hawed until this recipe was perfect! Behold: potato soup just as good as we remember. Elastic waist pants are highly recommend for this meal because you will not be able to stop at just one bowl. Soup Variations: We love how easy it is to customize this soup....
Do you love Thai food? Then you’ll love the flavors in this salad! This definitely isn’t a traditional Thai dish, but it’s inspired by all the yummy flavors of Thai cuisine. We’ve topped ours with shrimp, crispy wonton strips, water chestnuts, sliced almonds, and freshly chopped cilantro. You can mix and match yours however you’d like. We’ve finished it all with two dressings: a Thai-inspired chili-lime vinaigrette and peanut sauce....
Lining Pans: When making this particular cake, we highly recommend lining the bottom of the cake pan with parchment paper. This will ensure that your cake will come out of the pan in one piece. We have also used both butter and nonstick cooking spray to grease the pan on this, and both worked out just fine. Can this recipe be made into cupcakes? Why yes it can! They are baked at 325 degrees for 20-22 minutes and this recipe makes about 36 cupcakes....
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Broth Options: You should be able to find turkey broth at your local supermarket. If you can’t, feel free to use chicken broth. You’ll add the broth to your turkey drippings to make the total amount needed. What Is The Trick To Making The Best Gravy? It’s all about starting with those delicious turkey drippings. Use a small whisk to scrape it from the bottom of the pan, and use a bit of broth to help loosen any stuck-on pieces....
That’s what my husband said between mouthfuls of eating this. I have to agree. These are some killer scalloped potatoes. They don’t have a lot of heat, but they have a deep jalapeno flavor that is just so tasty. We devoured these. Devoured my friends. Prep Time: 10 to 20 minutesBake Time: 90 minutesYield: Serves 8 Ingredients 6 pounds russet potatoes, peeled2 cups heavy cream4 cloves garlic, crushed1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 jalapenos, minced1 tsp chili powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Instructions...
Hi everyone, it’s Kevin from Kevin Is Cooking. Special thanks to Rachel for letting me contribute here on The Stay at Home Chef. For today’s post I’m sharing my Jiggly Japanese Cheesecake! Japanese Cheesecake is like nothing you’ve ever tried before, is similar in name with the American version, but the texture of fluffy to jiggly come to mind, where the typical American cheesecake is dense and tangy in flavor....
Potatoes: Russet potatoes truly are the best choice for french fries of any kind. The flavor will be closest to anything you’ve had in restaurants, and they will just have a better texture and hold up to frying. Oil Options: We know there are so many different types of oil to choose from, and everyone has their favorite! However, you might want to put down your preferred oil to ensure you are using the best oil for the job, paying close attention to smoke point....
I am just so ready for summer! School is officially out around here and I’m full of good intentions for making this the best summer ever. Of course, for me, those summer ideals are full of all sorts of backyard parties I’m going to host and what recipes I can serve up at all those parties. I even hit up Target already and bought all the cute summer party items....
For as long as we have hunted, there’s been cacciatore. In Italian, cacciatore means hunter, and speaks to a specific type of cuisine. When something is said to be made “alla cacciatora”, it is referring to a hunter-style meal prepared with onions, herbs, tomatoes or bell peppers, and wine. With its warming-to-the-soul heartiness and bold flavors, this recipe has stood the test of time. This meal has been altered over the centuries, but still resembles the original Renaissance period dish....
We absolutely love summertime when the kids are out of school and vacations and adventuring are around every corner. Summer calls for grilling, popsicles, and loads of fresh fruit, which is why we are so excited to share with you this family favorite recipe. It seems so simple and too good to be true. How could Greek yogurt and Nutella taste so good together? You might think that we’ve lost our edge to share such a simple recipe, but summer is all about simplicity and we are all about that!...
Homemade pie is a treat for everyone who gets to enjoy a slice. Don’t be intimidated by a from-scratch recipe—this is no pie in the sky ordeal, but totally attainable perfection! This lemon pie is simple, fresh and delicious. The juice and zest of a lemon are used to create the tart counterpart to the sweet, creamy pie filling. Top it all off with a fluffy, stabilized whip cream and you’ve got art…art pie....
Can I use unsweetened coconut flakes? Yes. You can use either sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes, It doesn’t change the cookie and is almost unnoticeable in terms of flavor. Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter without changing the cookies. Can I make Old Fashioned Orange Slice Oatmeal Cookies in advance? Yes. This dough can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 to 4 months....
Are Raspberry Crumble Bars And Raspberry Streusel Bars The Same? There are a lot of raspberry desserts out there that are quite similar. Although they may go by different names, the concept is the same: a flaky crust, raspberry filling, and a crumble or streusel topping. Streusel is often used interchangeably with crumble, but there is a big difference: streusel almost always features oats while crumbles do not. Now you know!...
Can you freeze fresh basil pesto? Yes! Pesto can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months. For small portions, divide the pesto up into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer. Once the pesto cubes are frozen, transfer them to an airtight container for longer storage. How long will fresh basil pesto stay good in the fridge? Pesto will stay good in the fridge in an airtight container for approximately 3 to 5 days....
You ever find yourself in that conundrum where you have a craving for chocolate chip cookies, but don’t want to turn on your oven? I’ve got your solution. These chocolate chip cookie bars are an easy and oven-free solution to your craving problems. It’s a cross hybrid between a blondie and a chocolate chip cookie. I used a combination of white chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips, but feel free to use whatever combination you’d like!...
Is there a difference between bell peppers? Which colors should I use? While all the colors of the bell peppers can come from the same plant, there are differences. The biggest difference is the taste and nutrition between colors. Red peppers are the sweetest, followed by orange then yellow, then ending on green. All the bell peppers have similar mild heat. Any color of bell pepper can be used for stuffed bell peppers....
