14 Sweet Recipes Turned Savory

Savory French ToastPut a savory spin on traditionally sweet dishes like tarts, pancakes, and pies. Just swap fruits and chocolate for vegetables and cheese to make recipes that will impress your guests next time you host brunch or dinner. 1. Overnight Savory French Toast Instead of dousing bread in cinnamon and sugar, use Gruyere to…

Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars

Every Friday, a DIY expert spares us a trip to the grocery store and shows us how to make small batches of great foods at home. Today: Kristin Rosenau of Pastry Affair introduces us to Candy Bar Friday with homemade Almond Joys, ready in just 30 minutes. A few years ago, I started a weekly…

Homemade Soda Tips and Tricks

  Use homemade syrups to make classic egg creams as well as flavored sodas. Anton Nocito, founder of New York’s P&H Soda Co., shares recipes and tips for making flavored soda pop with naturally sweetened syrups. Homemade pantry staples are having their moment, with jams, butter, crackers, cheese, beer, and other traditionally store-bought sundries now…

Steak au Poivre

If beef is what for dinner, let Fabio show you how to create the ultimate pepper steak. This elegant dish comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is sure to impress. With special guest JOELLE CARTER, from “Justified” on FX. -Bring steaks to room temperature and pat dry of all surface moisture to ensure…

Very Easy Vegetarian Thai Curry

By Wendy Ruopp, Managing Editor of EatingWell Thai food is so flavorful and so full of healthful fresh vegetables–why don’t I cook it at home more? Naomi Duguid’s story “Thai Tonight” in the May/June 2013 issue of EatingWell Magazine helped me realize what I’m missing: a few easy-to-find Thai ingredients. I just need to slow…

Smoothie Mistakes You’re Making

  This Mango, Berry & Banana Smoothie is creamy, sweet, and not at all watery. Whoever thought of blitzing a bunch of fruit and vegetables and calling the results breakfast is brilliant. The smoothie has changed our morning routine as we know it, giving us sweet, portable fuel. Healthy fuel. This meal in a glass…