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Right now, strawberries are in high season. They’re ripe, sweet, and guess what? That sweetness complements the earthy agave flavors in tequila. If your idea of a frozen Strawberry Margarita makes you think electric pink and maybe a headache afterwards, this fresh take, whipped up frozen for those hot, summer months, is a refreshing change. While muddled strawberries would work for an on the rocks margarita, frozen strawberry slices give an intense, strawberry flavor, and super smooth frozen version....

Have you ever been to a Seahawks football game? Well, if you have, you know they serve garlic fries that you can smell from a mile away. It’s torture if someone in the near vicinity gets them because it means you will surrender. They smell way too good, and who could really resist?! Well, that is how our house smells after making these….mission accomplished! You’ll want to make sure you cut the parsnips in smaller, like-sized pieces, similar to shoestring fries....

When Are Green Beans in Season? Green beans can generally be found fresh all year long but reach their peak in the warmer months. Between early summer and early fall, bushels of beans will find their way into simple salads, flavorful stir fries, and pickling jars. Varieties: “Green bean” refers to all long, tender beans that are green in color, but they can also be called string beans, snap beans, bush beans, or haricots verts....

How to make ground chicken meatloaf that’s not dry Since ground chicken doesn’t have much fat, it tends to not be as “juicy” as traditional meatloaf. Here’s how we keep it moist and flavorful in this recipe: No breadcrumbs – These just soak up the juices and dry out the meatloaf.No eggs – Eggs help bind the meatloaf, but they also thicken the texture.Veggies – Finely processed garlic, onion, mushrooms and carrot release liquid when cooking....

How to Tell When Quiche Is Done Cooking The hallmark of a good quiche is that creamy, custardy texture that you get when the quiche is baked just enough without becoming over-baked and rubbery. To achieve this, pull the quiche from the oven when the sides are set, but there’s just a bit of wobble in the middle when you gently shake the pan. The quiche will set completely as it cools, and you’ll be left with a perfectly silky slice....

“When you serve this, it fans out like “hasselback potatoes”, making perfect crevices to pour maple syrup into.” I know the name of this recipe is a bit odd but I truly can’t think of a better way to describe it. This french toast bake is made using baguette (french stick bread) which is sliced almost all the way through then soaked with an egg mixture. It’s quite different to the usual method which involves cubes of bread or layering slices of bread in a baking dish....

Made the old fashioned way by boiling a whole chicken, you can toss in any vegetables, noodles or pasta and it’s going to be amazing. And everybody knowns Chicken Soup is the best soup for a cold! Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup – from scratch! Simmering a whole chicken with root vegetables and herbs creates a delicious homemade stock for the soup, into which the chicken meat is shredded alongside chopped and sauteed vegetables....

This recipe is based on Amish Caramel Corn. We’ve given it a honey roasted twist, but kept it classic and simple. It’s everything an Amish recipe should be, which really is just about simplicity and whole ingredients. Can I use olive oil to pop the kernels? When it comes to the cooking oil, you can use whichever you have on hand or whichever you prefer. Canola oil and vegetable oil seem to be the most common, though olive oil will also work....

This is a classic American cocktail that dates back to colonial times, and it’s as much a part of Christmas as eggnog or peppermint hot chocolate. More people need to know how good this cocktail can be! To help spread the word, hot buttered rums have become my standard contribution to holiday parties and potlucks. I just make an extra large batch of spiced butter ahead of time, grab a bottle of dark rum, and off I go....

But the fact remains: Spring is the best time to buy asparagus! If you find domestically-grown asparagus in the spring, snatch it up! Our farmers need your support, and let’s face it: Asparagus just tastes right in spring. How to Choose Asparagus at the Store Once upon time, most of America’s asparagus was grown in California, Washington, and Michigan. Now, the majority of asparagus we buy here is imported from Mexico and Peru....

Don’t stuff your buns in the bin just because it’s overcast or, like, winter. Learn how to make a burger indoors on the stove instead. Here are 5 tips to help you get there! Use a 90/10 Beef Mix for Burgers on the Stove. The best beef mix for burgers on the grill is 80/20, but it’s better to go for a leaner 90/10 mix when you’re cooking burgers on the stove so you don’t get too much fat melting into the skillet....

How one cooks and eats an artichoke is not obvious from its appearance. The artichoke is actually the bud of a thistle—a flower. The leaves (called “bracts”) cover a fuzzy center called the “choke”, which sits on top of a meaty core, called the “heart”. The heart is completely edible (and amazingly delicious). The fuzzy choke is too fibrous to eat in regular artichokes, but edible in baby artichokes. All but the innermost leaves are tough and you have to scrape them with your teeth to eat the tender parts....

So, what’s the best way to cut a watermelon into slices or cubes? You’ll want to keep the fruit stable and minimize the number of cuts. Here’s what to know! How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon Before you cut any watermelon, make sure you have a ripe, sweet fruit so it’s worth your effort. There are several things to evaluate when you are selecting a melon that will indicate it is a good pick....

Thankfully, chicken is also straightforward to grill. Grilling Prep Before we get into the cuts, let’s prep and set up the grill! Always preheat the grill. No matter the type of chicken on the menu, there is one thing your grill needs before it starts the heavy lifting of cooking dinner: the preheat. Run the grill on high for at least 15 minutes. Allow the cooking grates to absorb heat so they will have the needed heat to pass on to the chicken....

Video: How to Make Ghee Ghee in Indian Culture Ghee plays a big role not just in the kitchen but in day-to-day life as well—all credits to the great properties and qualities ghee possess. Considered sacred, ghee is used in religious rituals in a traditional Hindu family. According to Ayurveda, the traditional medicine commonly practiced in India, ghee aids digestion and offers you a clarity of mind. Because of this, Ayurvedic cooking primarily uses ghee....

Homemade Lebanese spice mix Lebanese 7 spice mix, also known as baharat (spies in Arabic), is a combination of spices that can enhance the flavor of many different dishes. This spice differs from kitchen to kitchen and today I am sharing with you my version of this wonderful spice blend. You’ll be able to create delicious Lebanese-inspired dishes that are sure to please your family and friends With this recipe you don’t need to start guessing the ratio of spices to use, I have tested and experimented with different ratios of spices until I found the perfect blend....

The idea of making pour over coffee at home might seem like a complicated concept. I’m here to tell you that pour over coffee isn’t difficult and can be extremely satisfying to make, a morning ritual that will deliver you coffee shop quality cup of joe in the comfort of your home, all without having to grow a beard. The biggest drawback of making pour over coffee is the active time involved....

If you only cook with cherries a few times a year, it might not be worth it to get a designated cherry pitter. Here are four other ways you can pit cherries to get them ready for the pies, preserves, and cakes you are dreaming of! How to Pit Cherries Cherries have pits, and if you don’t like cracking your fillings, you need to get those pits out before you eat them....