There are times when you want a lightly fluffy frosting on a cake. A frosting somewhere between the billowy fluff of whipped cream and a heavier buttercream. Thats where this whipped cream frosting with cream cheese comes in. Irvin Lin Its for all the folks who love cake but hate the heavy sugary frosting that often comes with it. My whipped cream frosting starts out with cold cream cheese. The reason being, the cold helps whip the heavy cream to bigger, fluffier heights!...

Bring it as a last-minute appetizer to a dinner party or serve it alongside a platter of dips. These days, I frequently keep feta in my fridge for all sorts of dishes. In the summer, I cube chunks of thebriny cheese to mix into watermelonortomato salads. Karishma Pradhan In the winter, I sprinkle it onshakshukaor roasted squash. This dip is quick and easyperfect for an impromptu dinner party, potluck, or weekend gathering....

A savory and sweet layered dip that will disappear in an instant. you’re gonna wanna remove that from the house! That is what my wife told me a day after I made this whipped goat cheese dip. Nick Evans It was just that good! This dip is the perfect addition to any holiday party table. It has a nice mix of savory and sweet flavors, and crunchy and creamy textures....

and a dash of Angostura bitters. But according to some cocktail historians, sailors invented the Whiskey Sour! Put them together; add a little sugar, and you have a Whiskey Sour! Nancy Mitchell What Kind of Whiskey Should I Use? Should I Add a Raw Egg White? These three ingredients balance each other beautifully. Nancy Mitchell But if you want to take your Whiskey Sour to the next level,add an egg white....

What to do with all those tomatoes? The salad beautifully combines the sweetness of summer cherry tomatoes with white beans and parsley. Or, if you don’t have access to anchovies, add a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce. Elise Bauer Want to make your beans from scratch? Here’s how tomake them on the stovetoporin a pressure cooker. Heat the oil on medium until the rosemary begins to sizzle. Elise Bauer...

Simple tuna and white bean salad is an easy-to-make classic combo! We also keep well supplied with onions, including at least one red onion. So when we are looking for a super-easy-I’m-hungry-now-and-I-don’t-want-to-spend-time-cooking meal we’re prepared. Elise Bauer This combination, canned tuna with white beans and onions is classic, and so easy! It helps to have a high quality canned tuna, packed in olive oil. An herb or bitter of some sort is a bright addition too....

Serve with bread to sop up all the goodness. Is it that time of year yet for hearty soups? Maybe, maybe not. Elise Bauer Want to make those beans from scratch? Here’s how to make themon the stovetoporin a pressure cooker. White Bean and Vegetable Soup Adapted from Bon Appetit magazine. Elise Bauer Add onion, thyme, and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour....

Simple ingredients like dry white beans and plenty of bacon add up to one satisfying soup. My dad did, and I believed him for years. He was from Minnesota; they had snow there. Elise Bauer We lived in Los Angelespalm trees, no snow. How was I to know? Taste for salt at different points. Elise Bauer If you’re concerned that the soup will be too salty, start with salt-free stock....

White cannellini beans with Italian sausage in a plum tomato sauce. Who says you need spaghetti for spaghetti sauce? A quick andeasy Italian sausage spaghetti sauceworks beautifully with white beans as well as pasta. Elise Bauer If the bean water tastes good, use it. If not, don’t. Place the beans in a large pot and cover with at least a couple of inches with cold water. Elise Bauer Soak for at least 4 hours....

Making a light, tender, fluffy homemade white cake is easier than you think! Enjoy it as a simple snack cake or dress it up with layers. How to Make White Cake from Scratch Making this white cake is super easy. Irvin Lin Almost as easy as buying the box mix! But there are a couple of tricks that will help in achieving that fluffy soft cake you love. My guess is you want that melt-in-your-mouth, love-me-tender crumb that you associate with the box mix....

Do you like white chili? It’s like a stew version of my favorite chicken burrito. Great with tortilla chips and your favorite taco toppings. Elise Bauer you might use either canned or dry beans. If you use canned beans, pick a good brand. I like Bush’s cannellini beans. Elise Bauer S&W has decent flavor too. If you use those, you’ll need to add more salt than you would expect. The chili will last several days in the fridge....

A little instant coffee gives white chocolate and macadamia nut cookies a splash of pizazz. White chocolate and macadamia nut cookies are such a classic, aren’t they? We’ve been over here brainstorming about ideas forChristmas cookiesand thought we might try our hand at this one. Elise Bauer A touch of instant coffee granules added to the dough. A Hint of Coffee Flavor The cookie already has macadamia nuts and vanilla, both tropical ingredients....

These whimsical French macarons are the perfect holiday treat. They look like starlight mints with their red and white shells sandwiching a white chocolate peppermint filling. A French macaron is a delicate cookie sandwich filled with a flavored cream. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon They have a delicate chewy texture. What is a French Macaron? The cookies of a macaron are made with blanched almond meal and a meringue. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon...