Kraft and ConAgra gave me VELVEETA and RO*TEL products for this sponsored post. For me, every rich and creamy bite of RO*TEL and VELVEETA Queso dip is oozing with nostalgia. Just one dunk transports me back to my childhood self, a gangly thing with a never-ending appetite. Years later, I still remember that first taste like it was yesterday, every time I make the recipe. And I do make the recipe – all the time! It’s the star of every tailgate, birthday and awards show party I throw!
We all know we’re supposed to “parent with presence,” but anyone who has to prepare dinner while keeping a little one away from the stove and answering 20 questions about dinosaurs knows that it’s almost impossible. And then there’s the 10 minutes you spend trying to get them to eat a carrot — not the most namaste situation.
The Big Game kicks off Sunday, February 3 — will you be watching? It’s the most watched sporting event of the year, with eager fans from both sides congregating in homes all over the country. Are you actually hosting the party this year? Read along — we have some tips and festive ideas for throwing a football-themed party!Maxwell shares some of our best tips for decorating for the Big Game party in the video above.
Everyone has a favorite chili recipe. Mine will always be my mother’s, complete with ground beef and a packet of taco seasoning. It may not be gourmet, but it’s pure comfort food to me. It’s also never quite tasted the same when I’ve tried to make it—there’s something about eating it at my parents’ home, wrapped up in a blanket while sitting around the fire that just makes it that much better.
It seems that crab cakes are a shamefully neglected weeknight eat, which is a bummer, really, considering how lightning fast they go from idea to table. My fruit and veggie-filled version includes healthy bell peppers packed right inside the patties, a dollop of zesty fruit salsa on top, and my latest find: no mess from PAM Coconut Oil Spray. Lately I’ve been trying to incorporate healthier fats into my diet, but the one that eluded me has been the ever-so-popular coconut oil.
When I was growing up, a grilled cheese sandwich meant one thing — Kraft American singles and buttered white bread. It probably meant that for a lot of us! But here’s a reason to shake off your childhood ways and dream up something better: Wisconsin Cheese’s contest, The 2013 Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown! This is your chance to show off your grilled cheese chops.
Every good cook should have a no-fail brunch recipe up their sleeves, and I personally consider the “French toast” casserole to be the holy grail of weekend entertaining. Just in time for a Mother’s Day debut, this decadent combination of Bonne Maman Four Fruit Preserves and buttery croissants — baked up in a gorgeous Le Creuset skillet — is the newest recipe to take top honors at my breakfast table.
Remember when “summer break” consisted of never-ending pool parties, s’mores followed by scary stories around a campfire, and perpetually pink popsicle lips? (Oh, to be young!) Well, if July’s scorching temperatures are making you too nostalgic for childhood, this adults-only twist on tropical fruit punch will remind you why being a grown up is so much better. Whether it’s summer sangria or something stronger, a big bowl of booze can never be a bad idea.
For years, Brussels sprouts were the ugly duckling of the vegetable world: No one wanted to eat the wan little green cabbages with the especially cruciferous flavor. Times have changed. Cooking techniques of yore (hi, Mom!) typically led to pale, wilted sprouts and a kitchen that smelled like sulfur. Thanks to innovative cooking techniques and technology, Brussels sprouts are now one of the most beloved winter vegetables.
Remember when the last day of school meant it was the first day of summer, with its promise of running through sprinklers, riding bikes for hours, and sitting cross-legged on the ground with your best friend, feasting on just-picked juicy berries? Summer was — and still is — the time to kick back and enjoy life’s lazier pleasures: laughing with friends, eating outside, and sharing homemade, wholesome treats like this Summer Berry Bread Pudding. We think you’ll agree!
Summer can have its fluffy cloud pancakes; cold weather requires a hearty pancake that can hold its own. Here rolled oats and the surprising addition of crunchy Grape-Nuts make for a dense, substantial recipe that will keep you oh-so-satisfied on a chilly winter day. We test a lot pancakes at my house. My husband could subsist on my sour cream pancakes alone, but what would be the fun in that? I personally look at it more as “so little time, so many recipes to explore.
On the morning after a full day of cooking and celebrating, these day-after Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pancakes with Cranberry Topping will keep the party going. They make a cozy, satisfying breakfast while the coffee’s still brewing and your family is sleepily waking after a day of thanks and indulgence. They come together quickly and easily, and actually taste better if you make them in your pj’s!
tarts I browsed my cookbook library for inspiration; there were all sorts of recipes for lemon pies and lemon bars, but they all involved making a custard over the stove or whipping up an egg white meringue. I wanted something even easier. What can I say, when I need sweets, I need them now. Or yesterday.I decided to make my own version of lemon tarts by adapting the classic key lime pie. This recipe couldn’t be any easier: It’s egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and lemons!
Stop right now if you’re still serving slice-and-bake cookies to Santa, and surprise him with these incredible, cinnamon roll-inspired cookies instead. These buttery, tender sugar cookies with their beautiful cinnamon sugar swirl will earn you an instant spot on the coveted “nice” list, no matter how naughty you have been this year!
As cooler days arrive, firing up the oven for fall baking becomes so enticing. So how about some easy pumpkin pie spice muffins? Flavored with Land O Lakes® Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter Spread, these muffins are crowned with a crunchy oat streusel. Bake a batch on a crisp Sunday, and you have the perfect grab-and-go weekday breakfast. If you’re a lover of anything pumpkin pie spiced, this limited-batch Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter Spread will be your jam. (Or, er, butter.
Finding the perfect brownie recipe is as personal as driving a manual versus an automatic, or choosing boxers over briefs. Some people like their brownies gooey, fudgy, and on the cusp of raw. Others like them fluffy, cakelike, and cooked all the way through. But part of the beauty in finding your favorite is not in the actual brownie but in the quest. You’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs to land the prince; you’ve got to bake a lot of brownies to find “the one.
Hosting a Game Day party this weekend? What’s on the menu? Are you making wings, pizza, and cheesy dip? Maybe a platter of bacon-wrapped potato bites? These savory snacks always seem to get the lion’s share of attention during football party discussions — but let’s not forget the sweets! Here’s a great simple recipe for any football party: Peanut Butter Brownies with M&M’S inside, plus a few more ideas for make-ahead desserts to please any fan.
Ready to be blown away by a super-delicious, super-chocolatey, and – best of all – super-easy dessert recipe? This variation on the beloved cake pop uses your favorite brownie mix as the fudgy base for a rich, silky-smooth DOVE® chocolate-topped pop. Make a huge batch for a party, or treat yourself to stave off the winter blues. The video above tells you most everything you need to know, and the how-to details are below.
Do you love homemade cinnamon rolls, but don’t have the time or patience to wait for the dough to rise? These yeast-free cinnamon rolls are the answer to your prayers. Cottage cheese and baking powder make for a brilliant short-cut dough, but the best part is the secret ingredient, Grape-Nuts cereal, which gives the rolls a boost of fabulous (and addictive) crunch. Who knew?!
Who can forget the joy of discovering cinnamon toast as a kid? The enchanted combination of butter, sugar, and cinnamon seemed to pop up all the time: on Sunday mornings, it was the pleasure of a lazy breakfast with family; after school it seemed to cure scraped knees and later heartbreak; and when we first left home, it was the snack of choice at 2 a.m.
The signature cocktail for Rich’s “Hello to Summer” rooftop gathering was inspired by the fragrant summer herbs already flourishing in his lush outdoor planters. Built around a handful of muddled basil, mint and parsley, this drink tastes fresh from the garden. You can find the same freshness, whether from the basil plant on your kitchen counter or at your local market. Here’s our recipe for the most refreshing cocktail of the summer.
When warm weather came to Brooklyn this year, Rich threw an intimate “Hello to Summer” gathering for some friends in his lushly planted rooftop garden. Called for the afternoon, when the flowers would be at their fullest and the plants at their greenest, the party featured drinks and appetizers that were heavy on the garden-fresh ingredients. Here’s a full look at the party, from the setup to the cocktail recipes, including a few gardening tips along the way.
Prize: Shun Kanso 6-piece block set plus bonus Asian Utility Knife From: Shun Cutlery Value: $801 Choosing the right knife is like falling in love: You know when you’ve found the one for you. In a world full of duds (trust us, we’ve julienned with them all), Shun’s (pronounced “shoon”) Kanso knives are fairy-tale perfect: simple, innovative, well-crafted kitchen companions you’ll love for a lifetime.
OFFICIAL RULES FOR KAI USA GIVEAWAY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ONLINE ENTRY ONLY AND INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED. BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. Introductory Terms and Rules. These official sweepstakes rules (the “Official Rules”) govern all aspects of the Kai USA Shun Kanso (the “Sweepstakes”).
If you’re like us, then the first season of the Starz hit series Outlander – set in the Jacobite Scottish highlands – had you stocking your bar carts with scotch whisk(e)y and obsessing over all things tartan. This season (which premiers on April 9th), the series takes us inside the palaces & inns of 18th-century Paris, brimming with lavish parties, formal feasts and elegant silk couture.
After an especially brutal winter, Rich was even more excited than usual to see springtime come to his beautiful roof garden. In the summer months, the rootop is his favorite room in the house, with walls of hydrangea and boxwood and pots of herbs and lettuces. So naturally, Rich wanted a little fanfare to celebrate the start of the season.
Pecans are so entrenched in my Southern family’s culinary history that I can’t imagine a holiday season without them. As soon as the first chill hits, my oven comes roaring out of its long summer hibernation, and an array of tasty pecan treats are soon to follow.
Item: Le Creuset Products From: Le Creuset We teamed up with our friends at Le Creuset to giveaway our favorite pieces to five lucky Kitchn readers! Le Creuset knows that city cooks face special challenges: we don’t have much space and we have even less time. Rental kitchens can have grumpy old stoves, and usually don’t have much color or style.
It takes a killer eye to make a modern home shine: Too much midcentury or minimalism and your living room feels like a museum; not enough and the look just doesn’t gel. That’s why we love these readers’ house tours—they each put their own spin on modern decor, and the results are contemporary houses that still feel like homes. Click Through to Learn More About These Modern Stunners! 1. Natalie & Seth’s Organic Modern Home.
You’ve decided to watch a movie tonight at the coziest theater in town: your living room. You’re into it, your partner’s into it, and the kids are…well, they’re not actively fighting it, which counts as a win. But even if everyone has put their phones on silent, wrapped themselves in their own blanket, and called dibs on a particular side of the sofa, you still have to deal with the hardest part: deciding what to watch.
You’ve just turned on the television and you can’t see a single sitcom character’s head because they’re all hidden behind a giant red banner that says WINTER STORM WARNING.That explains why you just watched your neighbor pull three gallons of milk and a bag of Ice Melt out of his trunk (you’d figured he’s got some really weird dessert recipes).
Holiday cookies are the perfect little gifts. They’re one-size-fits-all, no one will ever ask for a gift receipt, and you don’t have to show up at any 4 a.m. doorbusters to get them. All you need is a couple sticks of real butter, some flour, and sugar. We’ve baked up a baker’s dozen of our favorite holiday cookie recipes with some handy tips that’ll make cookie season so much more festive.
Black Friday is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. With e-tailers taking over the internet on Cyber Monday, there’s no real need to wait for the doors to open at your local big-box store the day after Thanksgiving. Lowe’s knows this, and they’re leading the way by offering their Black Friday deals ALL NOVEMBER LONG. Here’s what you should know.
