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. The preparation of pork tenderloin in this recipe…
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned is a variation on a classic Old Fashioned with a split base of tequila and mezcal. It’s rumored that the cocktail was created as a way to introduce the smoky flavors of mezcal to the American palate. Read on to learn all the tips and tricks for making this Old Fashioned…
The French 95 is a variation of the classic French 75 that uses bourbon in place of gin. Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and top with sparkling wine, and you have a sparkling bourbon cocktail that’s perfect for celebrations or to accompany spicy meals. So read on to learn all about bourbon and the detailed…
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…
These Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are an easy side dish you can make in 30 minutes. Serve them tonight with perfectly cooked pan-roasted chicken breasts and some homemade cranberry sauce, or make them part of your favorite grain bowls. Read on to learn all about Brussels sprouts, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar. Or just grab…
Apples are the quintessential fall fruit. Check out some of my sweet and savory apple recipes for breakfast, dinner, and everything in between. Here’s a brief overview of some key things to know about apples, the best apple varietals for different uses, and some helpful tools for all your apple-centric cooking and baking.
These Salted Caramel Espresso Brownies are made with a gooey caramel layer on top of a fudgy chocolate espresso brownie. They’re easy to put together in under an hour and will reward you with the best gooey brownies ever. Read on to learn how a failed attempt at Smitten Kitchen’s salted caramel brownies became a…
These Apple Pie Baked Beans take baked beans to a whole new level. Yes, you read that right – this apple pie baked bean recipe is what happens when two classic American comfort foods get together and make a delicious baby. So say goodbye to blah canned baked beans, and say hello to the new…
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…
The Frangelico sour is a nutty cocktail containing hazelnut-flavored liqueur. Make it simple and sweet or drier and more complex, depending on the kind of cocktail drinker you are. This Frangelico sour recipe was inspired by the Amaretto sour, a modern cocktail developed in the 1970s to introduce Amaretto to the American palate. The Amaretto…
If you’re like me, you love making (and eating) meatballs because you know that homemade meatballs are super easy to make with infinite variety. But some times you need ideas for what to serve with meatballs instead of pasta. So read on for tons of suggestions for side dishes for meatballs! Or use the table…
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…
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 Cast Iron Chicken Breast recipe makes perfectly cooked, juicy pan-roasted chicken breasts in under 30 minutes with only five ingredients! It’s easy, it’s reliable, and you don’t need fancy kitchen cookware or gadgets. But the best thing about these cast iron skillet chicken breasts is the infinite number of ways to mix it up…
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 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 Rose Syrup French 75 is a festive variation of a classic cocktail made with Empress gin for color and rose syrup for floral flavor. It’s a variation on the classic French 75 recipe that includes gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup topped with bubbly. Enjoy this rose syrup cocktail during the holidays or any…
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…
These Fried Patty Pan Squash Patties are a great recipe if you love patty pans or it’s that time of year when you’re overrun with zucchini and summer squash. If you have a garden, you know the summer bounty. Summer berries for blueberry muffins and blackberry quick breads. Perfect tomatoes for your Caprese salads and…
This Dry Peanut Butter Manhattan recipe is made with peanut butter whiskey, dry vermouth, and a dash of bitters. It’s a unique variation of a classic cocktail that’s bursting with peanut butter flavor. A Peanut Butter Manhattan may not be the first peanut butter whiskey cocktail you think of. But it’s one you’ll make again…
This Rainier Cherry Crisp is made with sweet, juicy Rainier cherries and a golden, almond topping. Fruit crisps are easy and require little preparation. So they’re ideal for a weeknight summer dessert or a casual dinner with friends on the patio. This cherry crisp with Rainier cherries is certain to make you fall in love…
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 Unsweetened Strawberry Applesauce recipe is made in less than hour with only three ingredients: strawberries, apples, and a bit of vanilla. You may think that no added sugar means that it’s going to be tasteless and hard to swallow.. You’d be wrong. This homemade strawberry applesauce is unsweetened because strawberries provide that gorgeous color…
This Fig Bacon Jam recipe has that rare balance of sweet and salty, creamy and crispy. Make the bacon and fig jam recipe ahead of time and you have a weeknight meal that comes together in the time it takes to cook your pasta. I know some of you will have no interest in reading…
These duck burgers with cherry ketchup are a delicious alternative to a traditional beef burger. With just 30 minutes of active time and your favorite condiments, you can make juicy duck burger patties that will be your new go-to for a mouthwatering and memorable meal.
Dried Apple Rings are proof that not everything good in life is illegal, immoral, or fattening. That’s because these oven-dried apples are as sweet as candy but take only two ingredients. So read on to learn everything you might want to know about dehydrating apples. Or just grab your apple, hit that Jump to Recipe…
This Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake with Ganache Icing is a chocoholic’s dream come true. It has three layers of rich, velvety chocolate goodness and is filled with a fudgy chocolate ganache icing. If you’re looking for a chocolate birthday cake for the chocolate lover in your life, look no further. This three layer chocolate…
Turn slow Braised Boneless Country Style Ribs into pulled pork, and you have the start of a meal-in-a-bowl pulled pork bowl or an unbelievably delicious sandwich. Whether you make it as an easy oven-baked country style pork ribs recipe or you cook your boneless country style pork ribs in the slow cooker, it’s easy to…
This Garlic Bread Baguette is the answer to all your garlic bread prayers. That’s because a whole head of roasted garlic magically transforms your baguette into a garlic bread with the sweetest and most mellow flavor. It’s the perfect accompaniment to spaghetti and meatballs braised in tomato sauce or this cheesy white bean tomato bake….
This Cast Iron Cornbread is made with brown butter and honey in a cast iron skillet. It’s an easy-to-make, slightly sweet cornbread that will be your go-to whether you’re making chili, braised country style ribs for pulled pork, or cornbread stuffing. Read on to learn all about the best type of corn meal to use…
I realized the coincidence yesterday. I borrowed Toni Tipton-Martin’s Jubilee (Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking) from the library at the beginning of Black History Month. Now there are lots of ways that I strive to be an ally. But celebrating the accomplishments of Black people through food? So perfect. All this month…
Welcome to the Ugly Duckling Bakery speakeasy, grab a Sidecar Cocktail, and let’s take a trip to a different era. The sidecar’s balanced blend of brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice has captivated palates for over a century. The sidecar’s versatility means that you can swap out brandy for bourbon, rum, or tequila or…
This cavatappi alfredo recipe makes an easy, creamy pasta with only five ingredients plus cavatappi and five minutes of active time. Well, maybe slightly more, if you like a LOT of Parmesan cheese. Read on to follow this cavatappi alfredo recipe for tips and tricks, learn what is cavatappi, and read about the original Alfredo….
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…
