This Rocket and Pear Salad is made with rocket (aka arugula), crisp pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and shaved Parmesan. It’s a simple salad you can put together in about 15 minutes. Read on to learn all the best pears for salads and tips and tricks for this arugula salad recipe. Or just grab your pear…
This Feta Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pecans is an easy cool-weather salad that you can make in under 30 minutes and vary over and over. Serve your chopped kale salad with cranberries as a side salad for your Thanksgiving turkey or any roast meat, or add hard-boiled eggs or a can of beans, and…
Mastering the art and science of making meatballs and meatloaf is a trick every busy cook should have up their sleeve. That’s because meatballs and meatloaf are fuss-free and guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Plus they work wonders for finicky eaters who cringe at the sight of traditional cuts of meat. So prepare to…
This creamy Sumac Sauce will take your taste buds on a journey. Travel to the Middle East in just 10 minutes with a blend of sour cream, yogurt, lemon, olive oil, garlic and tangy sumac. Make it thinner and drizzle the sumac dressing over a crisp garden salad or a hearty fattoush. Or serve the…
Are you looking to learn to make classic cocktails and frustrated by promises of Top 10 Cocktails that fail to deliver? Tired of mixologists who boast about easy to make cocktail recipes and in the next breath use obscure ingredients you don’t have at home? Read on for a simple schematic that shows cocktail families…
These Quinoa Balls with Pine Nuts and Raisins are delightfully easy vegetarian meatballs packed with protein. And the raisins and cinnamon provide a touch of sweetness that even picky kids will love. So read on for all the tips and tricks to make this recipe. Or grab your quinoa, hit that Jump to Recipe button,…
This One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is for anyone looking for a simple weeknight meal. It’s a one-pot pasta that’s quick, easy, cheesy, and very lemony. And one pot meals means less time spent cleaning up. So read on for all the detailed tips and tricks for this recipe. Or grab a big…
These Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes make an easy two-step, three-ingredient recipe to accompany a simple roast or an unusual Thanksgiving side dish. If you love mashed sweet potatoes and banana, this is the recipe for you! You’ll love that the richness in these vegan mashed sweet potatoes comes only from the sweet potatoes and the…
Apple waffles with caramelized onions are a scrumptious fusion of sweet and savory flavors. Imagine waffles packed with apples, soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Whipping up these apple and onion waffles is a breeze, especially if you have some leftover caramelized onions on hand. If not, don’t worry! Just…
This Blueberry Gin and Tonic is the perfect summer beverage for gin lovers looking for a cold, slightly sweet cocktail for a hot day. This is your drink. The blueberry and gin cocktail is made with gin, blueberry simple syrup, and lime juice, shaken together and poured over crushed ice. Top it with tonic water,…
When you’re a sandwich lover, you know that different types of breads for sandwiches make the whole experience. Pastrami goes on on rye bread. Italian meatballs go on a sub roll. But regardless of whether your sandwich calls for a classic white bread, a hearty whole wheat, a pita pocket, or something more adventurous, making…
This honey simple syrup recipe is a great example to show you how easy it is to make simple syrups that you can use in cocktails and cakes. Check out the variations below. And don’t be afraid to experiment with making simple syrups in the flavors that you love!
This Coffee and Walnut Loaf Cake recipe is an easy, everyday coffee and walnut cake. It’s a cake to make when you have an hour and want a slice of cake with your cup of coffee or when neighbors show up on your doorstep. Read on to follow step-by-step and learn the secret to making…
These Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins are soft and fragrant and easy to make in about 30 minutes. They’re bursting with a bright and tangy taste of orange and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds. Glaze your orange poppy seed muffins to make them a bit sweeter or leave them as is to store in…
This easy 4 Ingredient Potato and Leek Soup recipe is all you need for weeknight dinners when the weather is chilly. It’s a silky smooth potato soup that tastes tons richer than you’d expect with just four ingredients. As with many things, you can always make it more complicated, and I’ve added some suggestions. But…
This Apple and Blackberry Pie recipe is a variation on a classic apple pie. It’s made brighter in color and flavor by adding plump blackberries to crisp fall apples. It’s the perfect fall pie for when apple season comes around. Or this apple blackberry pie will bring back memories of late summer if you have…
Introducing the Cranberry Negroni – a new Negroni variation. With its deep red hue, this gin and cranberry juice cocktail is a wonder for your eyes and your taste buds. Prepare for a bold experience, as pure cranberry juice complements the traditional bitter flavors of the Negroni. To balance it out, I’ve dialed down the…
This Mushroom Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Glaze is meant to remind you of Thanksgiving dinner. Just add your favorite sides! Read on to learn how to make my favorite cranberry sauce and all the tips and tricks for making meatloaf. Or just grab your meatloaf pan, hit that Jump to Recipe button, and let’s make…
This Perfect Brandy Manhattan recipe is a variation of one the most classic cocktails. It combines the rich and smooth taste of brandy with equal parts sweet and dry vermouth. There are few rights and wrongs when it comes to what you like in food and drink. You might like a traditional Manhattan. You might…
This sweet corn soup recipe is an ode to the end of summer. A time to revel in the bounty of the harvest and enjoy the last few warm days and nights. This corn soup is for those nights.
These Spinach and Feta Muffins are easy to make and come together in well under an hour. Plus they’re packed with spinach, making them a great option if you have picky eaters at home. So read on to learn all the tips and tricks for savory baking with spinach and other greens. Or grab your…
This Peach and Burrata Caprese salad combines sweet juicy peaches with the creaminess of burrata. The result is a colorful dish in just 15 minutes that’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re having a celebration dinner or flipping burgers in the backyard. This salad is proof that scrumptious food doesn’t have to be fussy to…
As I pledged on my About page, I’ll be donating any income generated by the Ugly Duckling Bakery blog. It may not be much for now, but everything has to start somewhere. 2021 in review:In the first year, the blog had over 40,000 visitors and nearly 65,000 views.Best month: December 2021, with 11,773 visitors and…
This Arugula Spinach Salad is made with mixed greens, goat cheese, and fresh strawberries. Drizzle on a cherry vinaigrette, and you’ve got a super easy spring salad. Read on for all the detailed tips and tricks for this recipe. Or grab your salad bowl, hit that Jump to Recipe button, and let’s make a spinach…
These Asian Shrimp and Pork Meatballs evoke memories of Sunday dim sum. The combination of ground pork, shrimp, and the Chinese mirepoix of garlic, ginger, and green onions come together for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve with rice, noodles, or your favorite Asian-inspired side dishes. Read on to learn all the tips and…
This recipe for Baked Chicken and Apple Meatballs brings together two favorite dinner ideas: meatballs and fruit for dinner. Meatballs are great for weeknights, because, aside from a little chopping, they are simple to make and come together in about 30 minutes. Once you learn there’s a pretty standard meatball formula, you’ll realize they have…
This chocolate orange cake recipe with fudgy chocolate layers and chocolate orange ganache was created for the reddit 52 week baking challenge: week 21 – birthday party! It’s a celebration of the 100th uglyducklingbakery blog post!
This Purple Sweet Potato Sourdough Recipe uses mashed Stokes purple sweet potatoes for a soft sandwich loaf with a pale pink color and a rich, slightly sweet flavor. Make this purple sweet potato bread with active sourdough starter or as a sourdough discard bread with a small amount of commercial yeast – you won’t taste…
These Lamb Meatballs with Pine Nuts and Raisins are a 30 minute recipe that is certain to go on repeat in your household over other meatball recipes. It is quick to assemble for a weeknight dinner. And kids love it. The sweetness from the raisins and cinnamon in the lamb meatballs appeals so strongly to…
This Bacon and Cheese Puff recipe makes about 50 gougères full of cheese and salty bacon. They’re the perfect little snack for a cocktail or dinner party appetizer. And you can even make and freeze your bacon and cheese puffs for months! This bacon and cheese puff recipe is easy to make once you understand…
Kale waffles and kale waffle chips are the perfect way to sneak some healthy greens into your breakfast or snack time! Like my loaded ham and cheese waffles, they’re a fun and unexpected savory twist on waffles. If you’re in the mood for a crunchy snack, take your kale waffles and bake up some kale…
This Ham and Cheese Waffle Recipe makes savory waffles that are crispy and salty and packed with ham and cheese. Top these cheesy waffles with syrup just like any other waffle, or make a ham and cheese waffle sandwich stuffed with deli meats or apple slices. Read on to learn the best cheese and all…
This One Pot Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas, Spinach and Lemon makes an easy, 20-minute dinner. Just add a side salad, and we’ll have a vegetarian weeknight meal. So read on for all the tips and tricks for making this one pot gnocchi. Or hit that Jump to Recipe button and let’s make gnocchi with asparagus,…
This Cheesy Kale Bread is a savory quick bread packed with kale and two kinds of cheese, making it the perfect treat for any time of day. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak some extra greens into your diet. The kale and cheddar cheese quick bread recipe was developed for the reddit 52 weeks…
This Kale Pesto is a tasty winter pesto when the cold and snow makes you ache for summer produce. We might not have the berries and peaches, fresh corn, and basil for basil pesto, but homemade pesto doesn’t have to disappear from your table in winter. Read on for all the detailed tips and tricks…
During the month of February, I will be reflecting on and celebrating Black History Month by cooking from Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. Anyone else think that the “dumplings” in chicken and dumplings were filled bits of dough? Raises hand. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I…
This Moroccan Chicken with Dates combines braised chicken breast with dates, lemon, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, and ginger. It’s an easy recipe perfect for a beginner cook and takes not quite an hour (mostly hands-free). So you have time to make a salad or let your kiddo distract you with multiple games…
This Cavatappi Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate in comfort food. It’s also the only baked macaroni and cheese recipe you will ever need. And I know those are bold things to say. That’s because this recipe makes a heavenly, gooey homemade mac and cheese with a crispy browned top. Once you try it,…
This Bacon, Kale and Leek Frittata and its many adaptations will take your egg game to a new level. From scrambled eggs to more complicated dishes like shakshuka, eggs are the magic ingredient for when you’re too exhausted to cook.. You probably have them in your refrigerator right now. Read on to learn about how…
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