This homemade lime salad dressing is an easy vinaigrette made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, celery seed, and a touch of sweetness. It comes together in minutes and adds bright tangy flavor to everything from a bed of greens and taco salads to black bean salads and grilled shrimp skewers. When I want a…
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These easy oven baked egg bites are made in a standard muffin pan using eggs, milk, spinach, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and red onion. Sometimes called egg cups or egg muffins, they’re a simple make-ahead breakfast that can be refrigerated or frozen for busy mornings. If you’ve ever grabbed egg bites from a coffee shop on…
This BBQ pork roast recipe uses a pork loin half sirloin roast marinated in orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices before being grilled and finished with a simple citrus asada sauce. If you’re looking for a way to dress up an inexpensive pork roast without spending all day tending a smoker, this…
Growing up in the early 1980s, nobody in my family saved bacon grease. In fact, bacon itself was usually reserved for the adults because it was considered a luxury item that didn’t fit comfortably into our household budget. For part of my childhood, we lived without a refrigerator or freezer. Looking back, you might assume…
This maple walnut ice cream recipe is a Ninja Creami ice cream made with maple extract, pasteurized egg whites, sugar in the raw, cream, and walnut pieces. It creates a rich maple flavor similar to classic store-bought maple walnut ice cream while using ingredients that are easy to find at most grocery stores. If you…
This easy moist zucchini bread recipe with sour cream is a soft quick bread made with grated zucchini, cinnamon, sugar, and pantry baking ingredients. The batter mixes together in one bowl, and the sour cream helps create a moist, soft crumb with the slightly dense, spongy texture many homemade zucchini breads are known for. Zucchini…
Sesame oil is an oil made from sesame seeds and commonly used in Asian cuisine for its deliciously nutty flavor and aroma. Depending on the type, sesame oil can be used either as a cooking oil or as a finishing oil added near the end of cooking. It is one of those ingredients that can…
These cherry scones with fresh cherries are flaky homemade scones made with sweet cherries, cold butter, cream, and eggs, then baked until golden brown and topped with coarse crystalline sugar for a pretty traditional tea-style finish. The dark cherries add small pockets of soft fruit throughout the scones without making the dough overly wet or…
Ramps, also called wild leeks, are one of the first edible plants to appear in woodland areas across eastern North America during early spring. They grow naturally in shaded forests with rich soil and leaf litter, and they have a strong garlic-onion flavor that becomes more mellow once cooked. This article explains what ramps are,…
When you’re starting a pantry from scratch, it can feel like you need to buy everything all at once. I went through this myself when I got married young and had to build my kitchen from the ground up. Most people start with very little, and the key is learning how to build a family…
This ham and asparagus quiche recipe is made in a large cast iron skillet with a homemade pie crust and a simple egg mixture that comes together easily. It’s a great way to use up leftover ham, especially after Easter, while adding in fresh asparagus for a seasonal, savory filling. The deep skillet makes a large quiche…