These tender oatmeal muffins are studded with fruit and nuts, and flavored with buttermilk and cinnamon. When I was a kid my dad made my brothers and me breakfast every morning. When it got cold out he would start making us piping hot bowls of oatmeal. Elise Bauer He would throw in walnuts, raisins, and dates if we had them in the pantry. These days, though, I switch it up a bit....

Oh my, there is something magical about this bread. The result is deep and nutty, and the crust thick, browned, and crunchy. Perfect with some rich Irish butter and homemade jam. Elise Bauer Or maybe a little whipped cream cheese and smoked salmon. Eat it up quickly though! Soda bread is always best freshly made. Elise Bauer Stir the buttermilk and egg together. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk egg mixture....

Mexican style with tomatoes, green and red onion, cucumbers, and cilantro. Have you ever tried octopus? It’s fabulous as a side or topped over tacos or tostadas. Elise Bauer If you buy a frozen octopus, it has already been cleaned. removing the beak, the eyes, and the ink sac. Then remove the octopus from the pot and place to cool on a sheet pan. Elise Bauer Discard the cooking water....

This retro dessert couldnt be easier to make. We used to make them in the 1980s around Christmastime. My mom originally got the recipe from Susan Buckalew. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe As a kid, I loved making Oh Henry bars just as much as eating them. You just melt a stick of butter and mix it with rolled oats, brown sugar, and honey. Then pat it in a pan and bake just until its set....

AKA Limpin' Susan, made with rice, bacon, and bell pepper. Okay, I admit it, I have a mad crush on this vegetable. Fromokra picklestookra and tomato stir-fry, I’m finding every excuse to make something with okra. Elise Bauer It just tastes so good! Sort of like the best tasting green bean, but even better. Stir in the chopped cooked bacon at the end. Elise Bauer This is one of those....

Wings with Old Bay seasoning and butter dipped in cocktail sauce. What’s a Super Bowl without wings? Yes, serving cocktail sauce with chicken wings is a little weird, but it’s good! Elise Bauer Especially with the Old Bay. If, however, you’re ablue cheeseorranch diployalist we still have you covered. it’s possible for you to Never Have Too Many Wings! Pat the chicken wings dry. Melt the butter in a small pot and whisk in the Old Bay and lemon juice....

This classic drink is a whiskey-lover’s favorite. What did the trendy cocktail say to the classic cocktail? “I’m glad that you’re Old Fashioned.” Alison Bickel And … thank you, folks, that’s all for tonight! Even if you know nothing about cocktails, chances are you’ve at least heard of an Old Fashioned. Which do you prefer? Alison Bickel Therethat’s your whiskey for an Old Fashioned! I like this drink with bourbon....

Chewy and perfectly spiced, this treat from Maine is ready in under 30 minutes. I noticed an omission, a cookie Id always seek out when I was little. I then asked my grandmother, stepmom, and stepmoms parents to share their memories and tips. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm What Are Hermit Cookies? Others believe the name was adapted from a spice cookie from Europe. Theyre often made with raisins, dried cranberries, and sometimes currants....

The perfect EASY party appetizer! Here is a quick and easy appetizer, tasty and fun to make. Preparing these today for an afternoon barbecue I was assisted by my sous-chef Alden, of Carlisle, Massachusetts. Elise Bauer Thanks, Alden, and thank you, Heidi (Alden’s mom), for the recipe! Transfer to medium bowl. With machine running, drop garlic through the feed tube of the food processor and mince. Elise Bauer Add Parmesan, butter, and olive oil, and process into a paste....

This roasted mini pepper crostini with olives and caramelized onions is the perfect party appetizer! Make ahead, serve at room temp, easy! This recipe is brought to you in partnership withThe California Olive Committee. Elise Bauer That’s the problem with appetizers, right? If they’re good, only half of them make it to your guests! Every bite yields a crunchy, juicy flavor explosion! Elise Bauer The olives are also like spongesthey absorb flavor from peppers, tomatoes, and capers during the cooking process....

Its an Eastern European classic for good reason. I dont waste time with such things. I prefer apotato saladwith flavorful ingredients and just enough dressing to hold it together. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Its said that the dish was so popular that one of his sous chefs tried to steal the recipe. Chef Olivier published his full recipe later, featuring ingredients like grouse, crayfish tails, and aspic. This makes it good for preparing ahead....

Try a microwave omelette, ready in 4 minutes! Microwave cooking works by agitating water molecules, meaning that it turns moisture into steam. Want to make use of the office kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave? Elise Bauer and Guy Michelier Of course, you’re able to always make your omelette on the stovetop if you prefer. Play around with the times so they work for your microwave. With no add-ins, the timing that works for me is 30-20-20....

“I finally understood why the dead come back for food. My stack of tissue paper (to make papel picado) included every color in its most saturated form. I fell in love with my bright, lacy creations. Simply Recipes / Fer Oms /@feroms A father set three bottles of Coca-Cola next to a black and white photograph of a womans glowing face. I was nine, and I didnt understand why food elicited such a hullabaloo....