I remember the first time I encountered Pad Thai in a restaurant. My husband ordered it, and when it arrived, he whispered, “Why is there peanut butter smeared on the plate?” If you’ve been following my collection of international recipes, you know that I love Thai food. You can check out my recipes for Thai…
Category: Recipes
Easy Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe
This fresh homemade tortilla recipe is a complement to any meal. Some time ago, my local grocery store started carrying refrigerated, ready-to-cook tortilla dough. I tried it once, and I’ve never been able to go back to cold, hard, stale, pre-packed tortillas. The refrigerated dough is still a staple in my kitchen, but when we’re…
The Easiest Sandwich Bread Recipe Ever
I’ve had a bread machine for a long time. And like many people, I spent numerous pandemic days baking at home. But try as I might, I never found a good sandwich bread recipe – you know, one that was light and fluffy and sliceable – until now. The Trouble With White Bread There’s something…
The Beginner Bartender’s Guide to Everything
Remember those 1-800-BARTEND radio advertisements? You don’t have to go to bartender’s school to learn everything you need to know about stocking your home bar and crafting delicious drinks. Master the bartender basics below and check out our favorite recipes. Stocking Your Home Bar First, you will need the right ingredients. Precisely what you will…
Dublin Stout and Cream Recipe
For alcohol aficionados, Ireland is known for two things – Irish coffee and Irish stouts. This creative, creamy cocktail combines the best of both worlds in the Dublin stout and cream. I first came across the inspiration for this recipe on the back of one of my favorite coffee syrups – Monin’s Irish cream syrup….
Creative Ways to Use That Beer You Can’t Stand
I like beer. I especially like trying craft beers. With flavors ranging from grapefruit to Nutella, there’s something for everyone. But sometimes I come across a beer that I just don’t like. That’s where these creative ways to use beer come into play. I’ve Met a Beer I Didn’t Like Have you ever heard someone…
Margarona Rice Recipe
If you’ve spent many mealtimes in a Mexican restaurant, you’ve no doubt seen a margarona – an oversized margarita with a miniature bottle of Corona upturned into it. Now, you can capture those festive flavors in a tasty side dish with this margarona rice recipe. Tips for Making Margarona Rice Margarona rice is one of…
Your Summer Go-To Quick and Easy Homemade Honey Mustard Recipe
Ever since I was a little kid, honey mustard was my go-to sauce for chicken strips or chicken nuggets. As a grown-up, I love this grown-up version of my favorite condiment on salads topped with crispy chicken. You’re going to love this homemade honey mustard recipe. What Is Honey Mustard? If you’ve somehow been living…
Vegan Alfredo Recipe
As a kid, I loved pasta with gooey, cheesy Alfredo sauce. As a dairy-intolerant adult, I searched long and hard and tried so many less-than-impressive dairy-free Alfredo recipes before I stumbled across this one from The Vegan 8. I made a few tweaks, and it’s become my go-to vegan Alfredo recipe! How to Use Vegan…
Dairy-Free Calzone Recipe
We have a tradition of meeting some of our friends at our favorite pizza place once a year. Unfortunately, this pizzeria does not offer dairy-free cheeses (though they will leave the cheese out upon request). After seeing Marc enjoy a big, beautiful calzone on our most recent visit, I knew I had to whip up…