Mind-blowing in taste and flavor, the popular fast-food item is easy to make at homeNothing sums up the deliciousness of a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme more concisely than the love letter to it on the daily humor website McSweeney’s. All of the Crunchwrap’s beauty is perfectly summarized in that piece: the convenience of not having…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Emily McKenna, Recipe Developer & Tester for EatingWell Magazine Banana bread is a great solution for using overripe bananas. To lighten up your favorite recipe, use all whole-grain flour or whole-grain flour mixed with white all-purpose flour, and rely as much as you can on the natural sweetness of the bananas to cut the…
Nailing this misunderstood classic (no, we don’t want grilled chicken) is all about restraint and, yes, anchovies. 1) The Dressing: A great Caesar salad gets its swagger from a great dressing. Squeamish about raw egg yolks and anchovies? Sorry. Yolks are what give richness to the emulsion, while anchovies provide a briny blast (and…
Cake1 stick (1/2 cup) butter1 1/4 cups sugar1 tbsp molasses3 eggs1/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup grapeseed oil1/2 tsp baking soda1 1/4 tsp baking powder3 1/4 tsp kosher salt3/4 cup cake flour3 cups pretzels, ground down into a powder Honey frosting1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter1/4 cup confectioner’s sugarPinch kosher salt1/4 cup honey Pretzel crunch1/4 of…
Peach and Pork KabobsGrab the skewers, fire up the grill, and enjoy these easy and delicious kabobs, great for any night of the week. Peach and Pork Kabobs Ingredients 1/2 cup bourbon 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided 1 pound boneless…
This ultra-simple sauce is incredibly flavorful thanks to high-quality San Marzano tomatoes. Best Pizza Places in the U.S. Perfect Pizza Sauce INGREDIENTS One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt DIRECTIONS 1. Pass the tomatoes through a food mill set over a large bowl. Blend the puree with the olive…