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Ingredients 6 six-inch flour tortillas 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 3 pink or white grapefruit, peel and pith removed 1/2 yellow bell pepper, stemmed and seeded 2 avocados, peeled and pitted Juice of 1 lime Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 small jalapeno peppers, sliced into rounds Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush tortillas with butter; cut each into 8 triangles. Arrange on a baking sheet; toast in oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 Carrot 1 Daikon Radish 1 Cucumber 1 tablespoons Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar 1 Pork Tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon Ponzu 4 tablespoon Sour Cream 1/2 Lime 1 teaspoon Sriracha 1 bunch Cilantro (optional) 10 slices Jalapenos (optional) 2 Flour tortillas Preparation Julienne vegetables Combine Vinegar, Sugar, and Salt Combine Fish Sauce, Ponzu, and Cornstarch Thinly slice pork Marinate pork in ponzu mixture...

Ingredients 3 cups tomato juice 3 tablespoons freshly grated or drained prepared horseradish, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup vodka 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Hot sauce, such as Tabasco Celery stalks, for garnish Scallions, dark-green parts only, for garnish Preparation In a pitcher, stir together tomato juice, horseradish, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and hot sauce to taste....

Ingredients 4 cups slivered almonds 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large egg whites 1 teaspoon pure almond extract Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Line three baking sheets with Silpat baking mats. Grind almonds with granulated sugar in the bowl of a food processor until fine. Transfer to a medium bowl. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add almond extract....

Ingredients 4 cups Mom’s Best Honey Grahams Cereal 1 1/2 cups Banana Chips 2 cups 1 (1 ounce) Package of Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices 1/2 cup Toasted Coconut Flakes 1/2 cup Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Preparation Combine the Honey Grahams, banana chips, freeze dried strawberries, coconut flakes, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and toss to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or divvy the trail mix up into snack-sized zip top bags....

It’s the middle of January and I’m over here posting a recipe for how to dye Easter eggs. Food Bloggers are always working ahead with Holidays in mind. We plan out our content based on that or by seasons and what food is popular at the time. I was kind of mind blown by this process using Cool Whip for dying Easter eggs and didn’t realize how super easy it is to make these....

Ingredients 1 disk Basic Pie Dough for Apple Pie, rolled out and fitted into a 9-inch pie plate 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin, (1 3/4 cups) 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Preparation Using kitchen shears or a paring knife, trim dough to a 1-inch overhang....

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops (each 8 to 10 ounces and 1/2 inch thick), trimmed of fat Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Preparation Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil....

Over the years of owning this food blog, I’ve learned how to make the best burger and how to cook burger patties using different methods. If you don’t want to learn how to cook burger patties on a skillet or a griddle just skip to the recipe below using the skip-to recipe feature at the top of the page. I top mine off with leftover Bang-Bang sauce from my Skinny Bang Bang Shrimp recipe....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grates 4 flat-iron steaks (about 6 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 pints cherry tomatoes 2 bunches scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation Heat grill to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Season steaks with salt and pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to a plate, tent with foil, and let rest....

If you’re a fan of grapefruit stop throwing out the peels! They can be used to make candied grapefruit slices. It’s quite a simple and easy process to do and just requires some boiling. Actually a lot of boiling… You can eat them as is or use them for cocktail garnishes. People will think you slaved hours to make them. This post was recently updated on 10/9/2020 with new pictures and info to help you get the perfect grapefruit slices....

Ingredients 2 pounds small or baby beets (about 12), stems trimmed to 1 inch long Coarse salt 3 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes (about 24), peeled 1 1/2 pounds baby carrots, peeled 2 pounds fennel bulbs (about 3 bulbs), trimmed, cut into sixths Preparation Fill two large pots with water. To one pot add beets and salt; to the other pot add potatoes, carrots, fennel, and salt, and bring both pots to a boil....

Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined, tails on 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, plus 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup light mayonnaise Preparation In a shallow dish, combine shrimp, 1 teaspoon zest, 1/4 cup juice, garlic, oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper; toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 pound Dried Spaghetti 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil 12 slice Large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers 1 tablespoon Crushed red pepper flakes 1 pinch Sea Salt 1 pinch Ground Pepper 1 cup Fresh parsley, minced 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 Lemons Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente, 8-10 minutes....

It’s a lettuce wrap kind of a day! Which means I’m in a mood. I’m in the mood for a tasty, healthy, full of flavor, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free type of food that I can eat as a snack or for a light lunch on these crazy hot summer Arizona days. Oh, and it needs to have a good balance of clean carbs, healthy fats and protein. Too much to ask for?...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons heavy cream Polenta, chilled, cooked, and cut into 8 wedges 1 pound asparagus, trimmed (stalks peeled if tough) Preparation Heat broiler, with rack 5 inches from heat. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, washed well and finely chopped 1 bulb fennel, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 2 cups Fumet, or store-bought fish stock 3 canned whole peeled plum tomatoes, crushed 1 lobster tail, shelled and cut into 1-inch pieces, shell reserved for Fumet...

Do you want to warm up ham for the holidays? Then let me introduce you to reheating ham in instant pot. With or without pineapple, so easy and never goes dry. Whether you call it reheating ham or reheating gammon its just perfect for doing at home in your electric pressure cooker. Reheating Ham Here in the UK, we have gammon, which is like an uncooked ham that is very similar to Virginia ham....

Ingredients 2 large egg whites 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar Pinch of cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional) 1 pound (10 stalks) rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 cups heavy cream 1 vanilla bean 6 ounces (1/2 pint) fresh raspberries Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Invert a 9-inch metal bowl on a work surface. Cut an 18-inch-square sheet of aluminum foil, and place over bowl, shiny side out....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Coarse salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 6 pounds), trimmed Preparation Toast peppercorns and coriander seeds in a small saute pan over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a food processor. Add garlic, shallots, sage, and 1 tablespoon salt, and grind to a chunky paste....