Spicy-Sweet Maple Snack Mix

Spicy-Sweet Maple Snack Mix   Ingredients ½ cup pure maple syrup 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt 3 cups rice or corn cereal, such as Crispix or Chex 2 cups mini pretzels 2 cups cheddar crackers or Goldfish, or a combination 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts 1 cup pepitas Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Lucinda’s New York-Style Cheesecake

Lucinda’s New York-Style Cheesecake   Ingredients 4 ounces graham crackers, broken into pieces ¼ teaspoon coarse salt ⅓ cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 2 ½ pounds cream cheese (five 8-ounce packages), room temperature 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature 8 ounces sour cream, room temperature 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks Zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE … Read more

Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Old-Fashioned Pancakes   Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 ¾ teaspoons baking powder 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 ¼ cups milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving Vegetable oil, for the griddle Pure maple syrup, warmed, for serving Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Eggnog Semifreddo Genoise Cake With Meringue Frosting

Eggnog Semifreddo Genoise Cake With Meringue Frosting   Ingredients Cake Vegetable-oil cooking spray ½ cup sifted unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for dusting 1 cup sifted cake flour (not self-rising) ½ teaspoon kosher salt 6 large eggs, plus 4 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled Filling 2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin (one ¼-ounce package) ⅓ cup light rum 4 large eggs, separated, room … Read more

Coconut Cloud Cake

Coconut Cloud Cake   Ingredients For the Cake 1 cup sifted cake flour 1 ½ cups superfine sugar 14 large egg whites (1 ¾ cups), room temperature 1 tablespoon warm water ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the Seven-Minute Frosting 3 large egg whites 1 ¼ cups sugar 5 tablespoons cold water ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Topping 3 to 4 cups flaked coconut Directions … Read more

Creamy Deviled Eggs

Creamy Deviled Eggs   Ingredients 8 large eggs ⅓ cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot ¼ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco Coarse salt and ground pepper Paprika, for garnish Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche

Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche   Ingredients All-purpose flour, for rolling 1 homemade or store-bought single-crust pie dough 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cups medium diced yellow onion (from 1 large onion) Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 large eggs ¾ cup heavy cream ¾ pound broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender 1 cup grated sharp cheddar (4 ounces) Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

11 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate (but Probably Are)

11 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate (but Probably Are)   Bananas Unripe bananas should be kept out of the refrigerator, as the chilly temperatures will slow down the natural ripening process, says Robert Smith, private chef at The Culinary Collective ATL. It will also turn the peel dark brown or black, says Michael Sabrin, principal … Read more

Great list

Great list   A sore throat can be a painful and irritating condition, often caused by viral infections, environmental factors, or allergies. While over-the-counter medications are available, many people prefer to start with natural home remedies that are gentle yet effective. These remedies can help soothe the throat, reduce inflammation, and provide relief from discomfort. … Read more

Easy Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting   Ingredients ½ cup vegetable oil, plus more for baking dish 2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves Pinch of ground nutmeg 1 ½ cups sugar ¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt 3 large eggs 3 cups loosely packed finely grated carrots (3 to 4 medium) Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE … Read more