You never know if biting into one is going to yield that wonderful flavor and kick that is the basis for so much of Southwestern food. Or if that one little bite will pack such a fiery punch that you’ll be running around the room mouth agape and tears in your eyes, begging for something to cool it all down. Dairy Is the Antidote to Jalapeño Heat If you find that the pepper you’ve bitten into is just too hot for your tongue, cool it off with sour cream, milk, or cream cheese....

I love how tart apples and dried cranberries amplify the hint of sweetness in the squash. Wild rice is so pretty and has an earthy flavor and chewy texture. Combine all of those tasty bits with ground turkey, celery, and herbs and it adds up to supper in one nice package. I’ll take it! Tips for Preparing Acorn Squash Acorn squash is one of fall and winter’s treasures, so take advantage, and use it in as many ways as possible during chilly weather....

Basic Ingredients for Veggie Tacos I’ve made these for lunch for the last three days straight with summer squash, green chiles, tomatoes, and jalapeños from our garden. You can improvise with the vegetables, a little fresh corn would work great added in, or some cooked beans as well. We have fresh chiles, so I included them, you could always just add some salsa or jalapeño pickles to taste. Two Tips for Great Tacos The key to the overall taste is the addition at the end of cotija cheese, a Mexican cheese that is salty and crumbly, much like Greek feta....

After a 6 month hiatus to focus on my debut cookbook, I’m back with a brand new recipe! I’m easing in here with something super quick and easy, but something you’ll make over and over again…. Hope you love it as much as I do! ~ Nagi x Supreme Soy Noodles – the Asian noodles for everything! My first new recipe in 6 months!!! Simple and fast, Supreme Soy Noodles are THE Asian noodles to serve with everything and anything Asian....

We like making these because they are simple, delicious and ready in about 30 minutes. Because they are so easy, we’ve found a reason to put them on regular rotation in our house for a quick weeknight dinner. They are perfect to have over and over because you can change-up the protein and toppings to get a completely different flavor each time you make them. Here are the peppers fresh out of the oven, before we loaded them with our toppings:...

My favourite things about this recipe: Minimal ingredientsQuick to prepareSimple, straightforward stepsProvides that OMG moment when you taste it Oh yes, THIS is that recipe. Simple ingredients that come together in this super easy, darn tasty dinner. I also think the sauce is rather fancy - like something you’d get in a French restaurant - rich, creamy and full of flavour. Just take a look at the ingredients below, you probably have everything in already....

You only have to plant it once. (Assuming you don’t pull it up thinking it’s a weed when it surprises you by coming up the second year. Yes, that would be me.) I planted a young tarragon plant in a corner of our garden several years ago, and although it dies back every winter, each spring it reemerges even more robust than the year before. Tarragon is a lovely herb to pair with chicken or fish, and is terrific in omelettes....

Whilst not exactly diet food, this Thai Style Peanut Pork is homecooked and extra tasty, the slow-cooked pork is beautifully tender and mouthwatering. 📋 What do we need? I find that pork shoulder works really well in this dish as it has nice fat running through it which renders down as it’s cooking and becomes really tender and juicy. 👩‍🍳PRO TIP I like to use a heavy cast-iron casserole dish for this recipe....

There are many models available and picking one can seem like a chore. There are a lot of aspects to consider in your decision. Not all chest freezers can handle extreme external temperatures, like those found in an uninsulated garage in the middle of the summer. There are also different built-in organizational systems so all your smaller frozen goods have a chance to resurface before the dreaded freezer burn sets in....

When thinking about your next meal prep container there is a lot to consider. Material is the first thing you’ll want to address. Meal prep containers made of plastic and glass all have a shelf life and you’ll want to keep that in mind when making your choice. Set variety is the second aspect to consider since having more than one works wonders for people who prep days in advance....

Of course, the options are overwhelming. What kind of material should you choose from glass, stainless steel, or plastic? And how big should your bottle be? This all depends on who and how you’ll be using it. After all, you might want something insulated for both hot and cold drinks, while your kids need a smaller size that won’t leak and can fit in their lunchbox. We’ve researched a variety of water bottles with different specifications to help narrow down the best ones in each category....

“If heat accuracy, response time, or wok-cooking is a priority, we typically recommend a gas cooktop," says Kerrie Kelly, CEO of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab. “If a home cook loves to simmer, cook pasta, or if easy cleanup is a must, an electric cooktop may be best.” “[I recommend] surrounding a cooking appliance with plenty of countertop prep space and a nearby sink," Kelly says. “Additionally, we ensure that appliance and cabinet doors and handles won’t collide and that an oven or cooktop isn’t located right next to a refrigerator, with the heat taxing and shortening the larger appliance’s lifespan....

There are many options for counter-depth refrigerators. When selecting the best counter-depth fridge for your kitchen, it’s essential to consider your space, capacity, doors, freezer arrangement, and style. For example, our top choice the Frigidaire Gallery 4-Door French Door has a central flexible door between above the freezer that can be adjusted to any temperature you like between 6 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit. To help you narrow down the choices, we’ve rounded up our best counter-depth refrigerators....

Muddlers are generally inexpensive, but because there are so many to choose from, we interviewed a slew of bartenders and mixology experts to learn their favorites. We then sent the top models to a home kitchen for our tester to assess how they performed on common cocktail ingredients. The winner ended up being the Winco Wooden Muddler Lacquered Walnut model. Here are the best muddlers, guesswork removed and broken into helpful categories for the discerning buyer....

Smashed Potatoes Let me introduce you to your new favourite way with potatoes. SMASHED! CRISPY! BUTTERY!! Buttery CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES! Best ever potato recipe! If you are yet to experience the joys of crispy smashed potatoes, and my first experience was only 3 years ago when I was introduced to them by Claire from Sprinkles and Sprouts, a fellow Australian food blogger, these are going to change your potato game forever....

I began scheming up a super fudgy, no-frills brownie that could be gluten free, egg free, and dairy free—and still leave us all reaching for more. Mission accomplished! Coconut Oil Instead of Butter First, I like using coconut oil when baking with chocolate because the flavors complement each other so well. But you could use any oil you’d like here: A neutral-flavored oil like canola or safflower oil would be just fine....

While it once seemed impossible to make great cookies without dairy (butter!) and eggs, expert vegan bakers have made it possible with the smart use of oils, non-dairy milks, and vegan products like chocolate and even sugar. Vegan chocolate chip cookies are so satisfying that, dare I say it, I prefer them to my non-vegan cookie recipe. They win on both texture and flavor and happen to be quicker and easier to make....

Meat eaters, take a break! And vegetarians, relish this version that will fill your tummies ever so agreeably. You will bask in the pleasure of a shared meal, because this recipe makes a lot. You’re going to have to fill the seats at your table with obliging and hungry friends or family. Doesn’t that sound like a brilliant idea? Easy Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie A shepherd’s pie is often a catch-all for leftovers, topped with mashed potatoes and baked in a casserole....

Great question, and thanks for writing in! Sometimes big changes can be overwhelming, but luckily baking all your favorite treats without eggs isn’t too tough once you get into the swing of it! There are a number of store bought egg substitutes that you could try. To be honest, I haven’t tried many of them, but I know friends who really like the one from Bob’s Red Mill. But even easier, I think, is a hack that you can do at home by making a “flax egg....

The tofu most commonly used for cooking comes in plastic packages in soft, medium-firm, firm, and extra firm textures. This kind of tofu—and a brief segue into silken—is the one I’m going to talk about here, as it’s the most accessible, approachable, and versatile of the bunch. What is Tofu Made Of? Tofu is a minimally-processed food. It’s made by combining water and dried mature white soybeans (not to be confused with tender, green edamame) to make fresh soy milk, at which point a coagulant is added to help the resulting strained liquid curdle and bind together into a solid form....