Summer fruits are juicy, sweet, fresh, and delicious. The one fruit that totally embodies this time of the year is the strawberry. The image of a basket filled with strawberries brings us memories of family picnics, pies, and delicious smoothies to cool our bodies off. Go to your local farmers market, or to the produce section of your grocery store, and treat yourself to these juicy goodies. Check out these six amazing recipes that you can make with just a few ingredients. All that you need are fresh strawberries, cheeses, other local fruits, and just enough time to get your…
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Cooking a beef brisket for Passover is a tradition. The Ashkenazi sweet and tangy brisket is one of the most popular dishes for many families to serve to guests during this time of year. Make this delicious brisket to present to the family this Passover. Ingredients • 6-10 lbs of brisket (weight includes fat. Do not trim in order to keep flavor rich) • 2 white or brown onions (peeled and minced) • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (separated into two 1/4 cup measures) • 1 lb sliced carrots (peeled and sliced thinly) • 1 lb minced celery •…
Making the ultimate gourmet grilled cheese sandwich is no small task. It should be one treated with care, giving each ingredient their time to shine. The bread, cheeses, vegetables, and herbs all need to coexist perfectly to lend the ideal balance of flavors. The secret to this Ultimate Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich is to use the finest, freshest ingredients. The sourdough bread should come straight from your favorite bakery. Real butter must be used to cook it in- no margarine for this sandwich. Grate the cheeses yourself for the stringiest, gooiest cheese imaginable. Fresh onions and herbs will round out…
Burritos offer you a quick and easy meal that will warm you up and fill you up. Some of the burritos on this list offer you some different takes on the classic burrito. At least one of them is a great breakfast, though it’s delicious enough that it can be cooked anytime. Serve the burritos by themselves or with a side, like sliced fruit, a salad, or chips and dip. “Burrito” Buddha Bowls In this dish, the Buddha bowl meets the classic burrito. It’s filled with fresh ingredients, like avocados in the form of guacamole, ground beef, and sour cream.…
Paella is a Spanish dish made with rice, meat, and seafood that is healthy, vibrant, and full of flavor. If you want to make your own paella, gather all the ingredients and follow the instructions below for the best Spanish Paella. Ingredients • 4 links chorizo sausages, fried and sliced into 1-inch pieces • 2 to 4 lbs rabbit • 15 large shrimp (you can add mussels, prawns, calamari, and clams) • 4 oz tomato paste • 4 diced plum tomatoes • 15 flat green beans • 1 diced large bell pepper • 3 minced garlic cloves • 1 diced…
Spaghetti and meatballs are a classic Italian favorite. Both are satisfying dish for Sunday dinners and family gatherings. The following recipe uses some classic regional techniques to produce a flavorful, fork-tender meatball and spaghetti. Ingredients Tomato Sauce • 1 red onion • 1 carrot • 1 celery stalk • Fresh chopped garlic (up to an entire head) • Two 12 to 15 ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, whole and peeled • Pepperoncini flakes • 1/4 cup olive oil Meatballs • 1 pound each of ground pork and beef or 2 pounds total of any assortment of ground meat you prefer…
It’s the perfect time of year to eat a bowl of warm chili while snuggling under the blanket. The only trouble is, picking out the best recipe for the night. Here are three different recipes you can make this week. White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe If you need a fast chili recipe, then this is the right one for you. It’s fast and simple to make. In fact, it’s the perfect recipe to use up the leftover chicken you’ve got in your fridge. What to Serve it With This is a great chili to eat like a dip with…
There really isn’t anything quite like a warming bowl of clam chowder on a cold winter morning. The two most prolific styles of clam chowder were developed in New York and New England. There will probably always be a debate on which type of clam chowder is better. Whether you like red or white, here are two hearty chowder recipes sure to satisfy. New England Style Clam Chowder Known throughout New England as “chowda”, the basis of this type of clam chowder is a dense, thick stew made with plenty of potatoes, cream, onions, flour, and pork fat. As you…
Tortilla chips are good for more than just scooping up a pile of salsa, and they can still be a useful part of a recipe even if they are stale. Check out these delicious hacks to use up any tortilla chips you have. Breakfast Chilaquiles Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican breakfast dish that often calls for frying stale corn tortillas until crunchy. However, if you have tortilla chips on hand, they taste and look exactly the same and require just half the amount of work. The end result is basically a tasty bed of salsa-flavored chips loaded with cheese, eggs,…