Make this Strawberry Apple Pie and you’ll be forever dreaming about ways to use the combination of strawberries and apples. That’s because strawberries provide sweetness and color you can’t get from just an apple pie. The original strawberry apple pie recipe was inspired by my discovery of the joy of unsweetened strawberry applesauce. Now this…
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…
These sourdough apple muffins were requested by a reader who asked for an apple muffin recipe packed with apples. They are quick and easy, coming together in under 30 minutes. The fruit seems to be an afterthought in too many apple muffin recipes. That’s not true for these sourdough discard muffins with over one cup…
This lemon apple curd recipe makes a silky smooth apple curd that’s not too sweet and not too tart. Whether enjoyed straight from the fridge or freezer or used to fill a pastry shell, every bite is a mouthful of memories of rain boots and red-orange maples. This apple curd follows in the footsteps of…
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…
This sourdough apple cake is a great example of ugly duckling baking at its finest. Because my motto is that recipes from the ugly duckling blog taste delicious but look homemade. The sourdough discard apple cake is fragrant, moist, and densely packed with apples, pecans, and raisins. It’s easy to make. And it is very…
This one-pan apple bourbon pork tenderloin is a quick, easy, and tasty meal that you can make on a weeknight. It takes 30 to 40 minutes from start to finish. And you can make a salad, unpack lunchboxes, and help out with homework during the same time.
This recipe for 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 get comfortable making meatballs, you’ll realize that they have infinite variety beyond…
This unsweetened strawberry applesauce recipe has only strawberries, apples, and a bit of vanilla to bring out their flavor. It’s the perfect snack for kid and adult alike. And it’s simple to make and keeps well in your refrigerator or freezer. This homemade applesauce needs no added sugar because the strawberries in the recipe provide…
This breakfast apple crisp is a sweet treat for those mornings when you have time to dillydally with a cup of coffee and the newspaper. Eat it plain or with a bit of yogurt for a more balanced breakfast.
These boozy bourbon apples make a quick and easy dessert using fall’s crispest apples. Just serve with ice cream or a bit of whipped cream.
This recipe for dried apple rings is here for you when you are craving something sweet but healthy. Because these oven-dried apples are as sweet as candy. These dried apple rings are proof that not everything that is good in life is illegal, immoral, or fattening. Seriously.
I recently posted a grilled cheese sandwich with Taleggio and apple slices that I made on my sweet potato bacon sourdough bread, and someone asked me why I put apple in my grilled cheese sandwich. For the crunch of course, I replied. I got to thinking that I’d never really thought systematically about apples. Which…
When Prue, one of the judges of the Great British Bake Off, said in Season 8 that Kate’s sticky toffee apple caramel cake was the best cake she had ever eaten, I wanted to try it. And when the list of bakes in the reddit 52 week baking challenge included GBBO, I knew that this…
This Raw Carrot Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette will transform the humble carrot into your favorite side dish. Made from paper-thin but still crunchy slices of carrots coated in a light dressing, this side salad works with grilled favorites or with a light lunch. Even better, you can explore a world of taste possibilities by…
This delicious blackberry simple syrup recipe will elevate any homemade cocktail. With a few ingredients and a tiny bit of time, you can create a sweet and tangy syrup that adds a flavor burst to any drink. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a cocktail newbie, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a…
This creamy sumac dressing will take your taste buds on a journey to the Middle East with its perfectly balanced blend of sour cream, yogurt, lemon, olive oil, and garlic. The tangy sumac spice adds a unique twist, making it a true standout among dressings. Whether you drizzle it over a crisp garden salad or…
Once you’ve mastered the basics of baking, you’re probably looking to try new things in new ways. Learning a few baking ratios is all you need to free yourself from recipes and bake like a pro. There’s no magic here. Using these baking ratios to create your own cakes and cookies is about knowing what…
This thick and hearty roasted broccoli almond soup uses roasted broccoli to up the broccoli flavor and subs toasted almonds in place of the cream you often find in broccoli soups. While a cheesy broccoli and cheddar soup is delicious, sometimes we all want something healthier. Honestly, I find that cream to be unnecessary anyway.
Dehydrated orange slices and other dried citrus infuse their fragrant perfumes to make a perfect garnish for your dry martini or other favorite cocktail. Or use your dried orange slices for a garland or decoration for your winter table. And, bonus, dehydrating oranges is really easy. You just need a knife, lined baking sheet, and…
These spicy pickled onions provide the perfect bit of tangy sweetness, heat, and crunch to your favorite tacos and sandwich. And yet they’re so quick and easy to prepare. Refrigerator pickled onions need only five ingredients and 10 minutes of your time. Once you have a jar, you’ll be adding these pretty pink pickled onions…
Do you need some ideas for what to serve with meatballs? If you’re like me, you love making (and eating) meatballs for dinner. Meatballs come together quickly and, like meatloaf, have an infinite variety. Name your favorite. Spaghetti and meatballs? Barbecue meatballs? Baked meatballs? Asian meatballs? Or maybe you want a vegetarian quinoa ball instead…
This Pornstar Martini Mocktail is a non-alcoholic version of the Porn Star Martini made with passion fruit puree, lime juice, simple syrup, vanilla extract, and a dash of bitters. It was developed for the 52 weeks of cocktails challenge (week 4: mocktail). This Porn Star mocktail keeps all of the flavor, the balance between sweet…
The 52 weeks of cocktails challenge will continue in 2023! The idea for this cocktail challenge was suggested by a colleague at the end of 2021 after I shared my chocolate peppermint spritz cookies that were my final bake of the reddit 52 weeks of baking challenge. Doing a new bake every week furthered my…
This recipe for quinoa balls with pine nuts and raisins is a vegetarian adaptation of my favorite Mediterranean-inspired lamb meatballs with pine nuts and raisins. It was created for a pescatarian friend who exclaimed that all I made was meaty dishes. Personally, I think the “all the meat” complaint was hyperbole, but here we are….
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. The last time I made this lemon ricotta pasta recipe, it took 33 minutes from filling the…
These mashed purple sweet potatoes make a sweet side dish. If you like both mashed sweet potatoes and banana, this is the recipe for you. This the best purple sweet potato recipe because the richness comes from the sweet potatoes and the banana. So you can make these healthy mashed sweet potatoes without milk, butter,…
These mini blueberry pies make the perfect bite-sized pies for your next dinner party or holiday get-together. The blueberry pie filling makes it quick and easy with store-bought mini pie crusts. Or use my recipe to learn to make your own mini pie crust shells. One advantage of making your own is that extra pie…
This Leek and Butternut Squash Quiche is packed with vegetables, cheese, and a smooth, creamy filling. It’s a great option for Meatless Monday dinners if you have a ready pie crust or for brunch if you want to bake from scratch. The beautiful orange color of butternut squash and other winter squashes means that this…
Pie crust cookies are the ultimate pie dough superheroes, transforming scraps of leftover homemade pie or pastry into powerfully nostalgic treats. They’re simple and un-fussy. Picture this: your blackberry apple pie is in the oven, filling your home with tantalizing aromas while these ingenious pie crust cookies secretly bake alongside. Now, here’s the twist: while…
These pumpkin spice chickpeas are slow-roasted to create a healthy snack that will satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings. Spiced chickpeas take nearly zero effort and can be used with any spice mixture. Pack them in lunchboxes for a low-fat, nut-free snack.
These mini chocolate chip cookies are a smaller version of my favorite soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe. They’re made with brown butter and mostly dark brown sugar to give you a rich, butterscotch-like flavor. And they’re the perfect size when you want just a little sweet thing. You can still always use this…
This blackberry lemon bread makes an easy blackberry lemon cake. It’s for all of you berry lovers, whether you pick your berries in a wild patch along the side of the road or as a mixed flat at the weekly Sunday market. Bonus, it takes only about 30 minutes to put together. Serve it for…
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Many hazards in the kitchen are obvious. Knives are sharp, or at least they should be. The stove is hot. But there are other common kitchen hazards you may not be aware of. These thirteen surprising hazards are things that doctors like me want you to know. Because we’re the ones in the emergency rooms…
These Ooni pizza recipes and pizza-making tips are intended to give you inspiration for your own pizza pie creations. Don’t hold back. And don’t let anyone tell you that how you make a pizza is wrong. The best pizza is the one you have in front of you and you love. Unless there’s pineapple on…
Using blackberry simple syrup in a classic vodka sour creates a well-balanced cocktail with bright flavors of lemon and blackberry. But why stop there? Add an egg white, and you’ve got smooth mouthfeel that makes sipping this blackberry sour even easier. This vodka sour recipe using blackberry simple syrup was created for my 52 weeks…
This cast iron chicken breast recipe makes perfectly cooked, juicy pan-roasted chicken breasts in under 30 minutes. It’s easy. It’s reliable. And everyone needs an easy, reliable chicken breast recipe, whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef. Unlike many other recipes, you don’t need any fancy kitchen cookware or gadgets. All you…
This meatball wrap recipe is a delicious way to serve meatballs. Make a wrap or two to pack into lunch boxes or take them on your next picnic. Compared to meatball subs, meatball wraps have fewer calories, you don’t get soggy bread, and they are more easily transportable. And, bonus, they could not be more…
This BBQ chicken meatballs recipe calls for braising chicken meatballs in barbecue sauce. This gives you tender and juicy meatballs that are packed with flavor. Make the BBQ sauce ahead of time or use your favorite store-bought bottle, and you’ve got dinner in 30 minutes. These BBQ meatballs are fabulous over mashed potatoes or my…
