This German sweet bread packed with almonds and fruit makes a great edible gift. Ive made stollen almost every Christmas of my married life since I can remember. So, I have created my own tradition for our little family. Sally Vargas Christmas morning presents cannot start without coffee and a plate of sliced stollen, either. At some point, I started making smaller stollen to give to special friends, too. I hope you enjoy this recipe for 4 small breads, ideal for sharing....
What colors to use for the confectioners sugar icing? How many types of Jimmies and sprinkles? Maybe, red hots and sugar pearls! Claudia Cash The possibilities are endless, and the cookies are sure to be show-stoppers on any holiday dessert tray. The Best Icing for Christmas Cookies How do you make icing for sugar cookies? Some people want a specific color theme to match the holiday decorations in their homes....
Is one better than the other? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Recently, Ive been on a canned tuna kick. Understandably, Ive been on a journey to recognize all the nuances of buying canned tuna. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Some things I’ve learned so far? Not all canned tuna is the sametheresYellowfin vs. Albacoreandwater- vs. oil-packed. I usually buy solid tuna, but maybe chunk light would be better. Sally Vargas | Art Banner Credit: Elena Resko...
Its stick-to-your-ribs cooking at its best. This casserole is the definition of stick-to-your-ribs cooking, and sometimes thats exactly what we need. Simple Tip! Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe To freeze this casserole, let it cool after baking, then store it in an airtight container. It’ll keep in the freezer for up to three months. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Drain and set aside....
Chao ga is a Vietnamese chicken and rice porridge that is basically comfort in a bowl. Make a giant pot and enjoy it again and again throughout the week. Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu Chao is porridge and ga means chicken in Vietnamese. Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu In Vietnam, chao ga is usually eaten for breakfast, but you might serve it for any meal. In Vietnam, its served to patients in hospitals with minced chicken or pork and spring onions on top....
Its also sometimes called Rainbow Dessert, because of the vibrant colors in the dish. What is Che Ba Mau? And my favorite part is the coconut cream that cuts through all the sugar with a velvety richness. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Its a wonderfully balanced and complex dessert that manages to be refreshing and filling at the same time. Homemade Means More Control No ones ever said that che ba mau is quick or simple....
Enjoy this classic Italian cake for breakfast, brunch, tea time, or dessert. During college, I befriended a woman from the suburbs of Turin, Italy. She invited a couple of us to visit her and stay at her familys home. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm When we arrived, her mother had made a beautifully simple cake and served it as a welcome treat. The giant ring of cake was velvety, buttery, and lightly scented with lemon....
Roasted root vegetables are one of the easiest side dishes you’ve got the option to make. Great for holidays or cozy weeknights! Root vegetables have a lot of natural sugars in them that caramelize when roasted at a high enough temperature. Elise Bauer They’re also packed with vitamins and beta carotene. So, starchy they may be, but they are also good for you too. (As if I need any encouragement, you might’t keep me away from them!...
Cilantro lime rice is the best rice for burrito bowls, and pretty much any Mexican food, right? (Cilantro haters, kindly look away, this one’s not for you.) It works well with Asian dishes too. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Well, you could, but the rice wouldn’t be close to as good as it could be. Cilantro lime rice made well is irresistible. Or, “take your hands off my food, this is all for me” irresistible....
With a little added heat, this is a taco-worthy pesto. I have, over the years, attempted to grow cilantro several times. Each time the plants bolted before I got much use out of them. Elise Bauer Unlikebasil pesto, this pesto requires no Parmesan or garlic. The complementary flavors are red onion and serrano chile instead. Also, almonds are used instead of pine nuts. Elise Bauer Almonds seem to enhance the flavor of the cilantro, rather than compete with it....
Outside of Cincinnati, Cincinnati-style chili is known as that weird cinnamon chili on spaghetti. But around Cincinnati, its a way of life. There are well over 200 joints, called chili parlors, serving the stuff. Alison Conklin Its legitimacy as chili is not up for debate. Sounds great, right? Making Cincinnati Chili will get you out of your comfort zone. Alison Conklin Your payoff comes when you tuck into a giant plate of grade-A comfort food....
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A rich and creamy treat that’s the ultimate accompaniment to apple pie. When I was a kid, I assumed that cinnamon was the opposite of mint. I had reasoned that this was a basic and irrefutable rule of the universe. Alison Bickel Simply put: cinnamon = hot. Hot and cold all wrapped up into one frozen scoop! Want More Flavor? Alison Bickel Add some vanilla extract! About a teaspoon should do....
