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Ok, I’m a little slow to jump on this kale bandwagon. Up until a few months ago, kale made a rare appearance as part of a roast dinner and that was it. I was vaguely aware of the kale hype in the US, but hadn’t really noticed it in the UK. That all changed when I started making green smoothies and my rainbow smoothies using the stuff, and now I’m a convert....

According to The American Century Cookbook, recipes first starting showing up for Swiss steak in the 1930s. Reynolds Wrap Aluminum popularized it in the late 40s by promoting the recipe as a use for its foil. Their recipe had you line a roasting pan with foil and cook the steak in the oven. (Ours below is done on the stovetop.) The “Swiss” in Swiss Steak has nothing to do with Switzerland, but refers to the process of tenderizing a tough cut of meat....

There are several things to consider when buying an ice maker because most have different features. You should look for a countertop ice maker that makes your preferred shape of ice, particularly if you’re a fan of nugget/pellet ice. Speed is another factor to look into, especially if you like to entertain larger groups and don’t want to run out of ice mid-party. Lastly, if you’re concerned about maintenance, it’s best to choose a self-cleaning model....

Trader Joe’s offers a diverse selection of reasonably-priced wines, sometimes at lower prices than the same bottles sold in other wine shops. Here are seven wines under $11—plus, one that comes in at about $22—that I recommend for any holiday table: 1. La Burgondie Crémant de Bourgogne ($10.99) Produced by a well-known French winery that also creates very high-end wines, this sparkling wine bubbles with flavors of strawberry and apples....

But because espresso beverages can be pricey, true devotees seek out ways to get their fix at home, and the Nespresso machine (which uses pre-loaded capsules of espresso to create coffee drinks) makes that process extremely easy and user-friendly. Nespresso offers a wide array of different capsule types to use with its machines. So, I did the research and taste-tested a few of my picks. I brewed up the pods in my Nespresso machine, slurped and sloshed the espresso like it’s a fancy wine, and rated them on the classic coffee elements (bitterness, acidity, saltiness, and sweetness)....

What is buttermilk? Can I use a buttermilk Substitute? Buttermilk is necessary for this recipe. It has to do with the way it interacts with other ingredients. Buttermilk is the liquid leftover after churning butter. It can easily be substituted using milk and either vinegar or lemon juice, but there are other options as well. Check out my more in-depth post about how to make a buttermilk substitute. Can I make this dairy-free?...

These are so good they can be eaten plain. Or toss them in your favourite sauce, or serve it on the side. I’ve provided a selection of sauces for these crispy baked wings in the recipe below! Truly crispy oven baked wings This recipe for how to make Crispy Oven Baked Wings is a discovery by the genius folk over at Cook’s Illustrated. Being the food nerd I am, I really enjoy how Cook’s Illustrated explains the science behind why they do things in a particular way....

Serve these with store bought or homemade Flatbreads and a side of Pilaf or a spiced Middle Eastern Lentil Rice would be wonderfully on theme! Turkish Lamb Kofta Kebabs I was watching the latest Food Safari series called Fire the other night which showcases food from around the world cooked over charcoals and in wood fired ovens. I have neither a charcoal grill nor a wood fired pizza oven, but when I saw these Turkish lamb kofta kebabs, I knew straight away that these would be still be fabulous made on the stove or on an ordinary gas BBQ....

Whoever thought of soaking bread and frying it should be nominated for sainthood. This recipe uses gluten-free bread and a vegan batter so that everyone at the table can enjoy a slice. Top with caramelized bananas for an extra-decadent breakfast. Typically, gluten-free bread leaves a lot to be desired, but this batter of almond milk, pureed banana, and chia seeds transforms any sad slice of bread into a star. In fact, this dish is so delicious you could fool any French toast aficionado into believing you used regular dairy milk and eggs!...

But I actually prefer ice cream made with coconut milk over ice cream made with eggs and dairy any day of the week. I love the flavor and natural sweetness of coconut milk, and think it really shines when made into ice cream. If you’ve never made dairy-free ice cream before, you’re in for a treat: it doesn’t require much in the way of fancy ingredients. I’ll walk you through making the ice cream base below, but a few things to know first:...

Why we Love Comforting Food Food is our love language, so creating cozy and satisfying recipes for families to share is a joyful process for us. Some of our favorite things about comfort food are: It brings the family togetherA favorite comfort food dish can transport you to another time and placeIt’s a celebration of food and the joy of cookingThese recipes just “feel good” to make Looking for more? Check out all of our healthy comfort food recipes!...

Once you have savored these fresh, ripe berries for breakfast, in a pie, and in a bowl covered with cream, you’ll start looking around for other ways to use them. Might I suggest this simple, yet beautiful, spring salad? This salad features all four of my favorite flavor components: something sweet (juicy strawberries), salty (fresh feta), crunchy (toasted almonds), and refreshing (cucumbers). Add one more element of “something unexpected” and you have a salad that really sings....

She would say to me, “Annette, run down to the basement and grab me a jar of green beans, please.” The basement was just what you would expect: dark, damp, and filled with antiques and boxes. Her canning jar closet was way down on the left corner. The wooden shelves had pretty flower-patterned liners and each section of jars was labeled in her beautiful cursive handwriting. There were rows and rows of jars filled to the brim with pickles, sauces, and jams that aunt Marty grew, harvested, and canned....

What Is Kohlrabi? The word kohlrabi is German for “cabbage turnip” (kohl as in cole-slaw, and rübe for turnip) though kohlrabi is not a root vegetable at all. It’s a brassica—like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower—and those cute bulbous shapes grow above ground, not below. Edible parts: Leaves and stems Surprise! The “bulb” grows above ground and is actually a swollen segment of the stem Uses: Cook the leaves, peel and cook the bulb or slice and shred and eat raw Kohlrabi is a rather versatile vegetable when it comes to how to prepare....

As many of us know all too well, butter adds richness, flavor, flakiness, and general mmmmm-ness to food. With so many butter brands lining grocery store shelves right now, are there any that stand out? The Simply Recipes team has a few go-to favorites, and some of our picks may even surprise you! Our Favorite Butter Overall: Kerrygold Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter $4.29 from Target for 8-ounces The secret behind the golden color and rich, creamy taste of Kerrygold’s Irish butter?...

My dad did, and I believed him for years. He was from Minnesota; they had snow there. We lived in Los Angeles—palm trees, no snow. How was I to know? We grew up with hearty soups, even though in Los Angeles, there was maybe one month a year when it really made sense to eat them. So now, anytime it’s cool enough to wear socks, it’s soup weather as far as I’m concerned....

I’ve been experimenting with muffins and have settled on this one, a riff on our banana bread recipe. Much like the banana bread, these zucchini muffins are insanely good and insanely easy to make! No mixer, wooden spoon only, and two bowls, though you could really even make the batter in one bowl. Very moist. Just sweet enough. Nuts and Raisins Are Optional I say that the nuts and raisins or dried cranberries are optional because today I watched my favorite 12-year old friend pick out all of them while still declaring how much she loved the muffins....

Planning brunch? See the 2019 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas! Mother’s Day recipes for breakfast 1. Blueberry Pancakes Classic pancakes are good, BUT if you want to shoot straight to the top of her Favourite Child list, go all out and make her BLUEBERRY pancakes… Get the recipe » 2. Classic Pancakes But you don’t have blueberries? Don’t worry! These soft and fluffy pancakes are SO GOOD, they’re guaranteed to kickstart her day the right way....

Leftover Easter eggs? Leftover? Is there really such a thing? As organized as I am with list-making and food shopping (yes, I plan my food a week in advance, and will re-write my shopping list in aisle order), I purposely don’t organize myself well when it comes to Easter. Nope. Just throw loads of Easter eggs in the trolley and sort it out when I get home. The reasoning behind my madness, is that when I do sort them out, I’m secretly living in hope that there will be at least two unassigned Easter eggs , that I can put in the fridge until they reach crunchy perfection, then share with Chris in front of the TV....