By Freya Bellin As the weather finally becomes mild, the word picnic has returned to my vocabulary, and I’ve started mentally collecting good recipes for outdoor eating. Not all tasty dishes make tasty picnic fare, but fortunately, most pasta salads will do the trick—especially if they taste good at room temperature, like this one.…
Bran Flakes Oreos by Kemp Minifie As human beings we like to think we’re generous, but if we’re really honest with ourselves, most of us have to admit to secretly stashing favorite food treats, so that when the time’s right or the craving hits, we’ll have it all to ourselves. I polled a wide swath…
Have you tried cooking with ramps? The wild leeks, native to the forests of eastern North America, are often the first edible plants to break through the soil in the early spring. Their season is short, but their unique flavor somewhere between garlic and onion is a treat. Brightened with lemon zest and dolloped with…
French toast: not as easy as you think French toast is the champion of brunch. Nothing says “weekend” like tucking into what should be a dessert (it’s basically fried bread pudding) and washing it down with something bubbly that you can cloak in orange juice and serve in a flute. But there’s also a practical…
We know: It seems impossible to improve on a creamy swipe of mayonnaise. But spiking our favorite decadent spread with another ingredient or two makes it even more complex and flavorful. Just stir one of these components into store-bought mayo. WHERE TO BEGIN: Our base isn’t a made-from-scratch ail. We love Helmann’s, also known…
Chicken Tikka Masala: The yogurt helps tenderize the chicken; the garlic, ginger, and spices in the marinade infuse …There’s a reason chicken tikka masala is so popular at Indian restaurants: The creamy tomato sauce, with its heady spices, is deeply comforting. There’s also a reason most of us don’t attempt it at home: It seems like…
By Wendy Ruopp, Managing Editor of EatingWell Quinoa is all the rage these days–and once you’ve made a few quinoa recipes, it’s not hard to see why. It cooks in 15 to 20 minutes, which means it is a truly convenient whole grain, and makes itself at home in lots of different kinds of recipes–soups,…
Cold brewed iced coffee As temperatures rise, our steamy morning cups of joe and afternoon lattes and macchiatos suddenly seem too darn hot. With the coming of spring, we start thinking, “mmm…iced coffee.” Most iced coffee is made from old hot coffee and tends to taste bitter and stale (pass the sugar and half and…
Mix up mealtime and serve breakfast at night 1. Breakfast Tortilla Stack Swap your traditional burrito for a breakfast-inspired one. Add eggs to whole-wheat tortillas and sprinkle with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as salsa, cheese, and fat-free refried beans for a healthy meal. 2. Baked Eggs and Polenta with Chunky Vegetable Sauce For a…
We’re going to make this easy, because we’re much too excited to see Joan and Don back in action to fiddle with a bunch of period-appropriate finger foods. Here, 6 steps to make your Sunday night “Mad Men” viewing party a stylish success. STEP 1. PARTY-READY PUNCHThis show has too many snappy one-liners and subtle…
Beef Fried Rice INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, plus a few drops Dried red-pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 bunch watercress (about 5 ounces), tough stems removed 1 egg, beaten to mix 3 tablespoons cooking oil 2…
Yes, that’s a bacon-and-egg sandwich on a glazed donut. Hashbrowns are optional. (Photo: Dunkin’ Donuts)Dunkin’ Donuts is testing out a new breakfast offering, and it sounds too good—or maybe too bad—to be true: A bacon-and-egg breakfast sandwich, with a glazed donut as the bread.Also on Shine: 7 Breakfast Recipes Involving Donuts“A few select Dunkin’ Donuts…