What’s in this Cronut recipe? There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a Cronut! Every single flaky layer that you love about a croissant is fried to perfection in the shape of a donut and drizzled with a simple and sweet glaze. Simply put, it’s total bliss! Milk: Warm milk helps the yeast to bloom and adds moisture to the cronut dough. For a plant-based option, try oat milk. Yeast: Active dry yeast causes the dough to rise, creating light, fluffy cronuts....

Why We Love This Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe Gather up some cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, add some red onion and feta, and toss it all in a lemon olive oil dressing. In just minutes, you’ve got a great salad ready to go! Variations on Cucumber and Tomato Salad This salad is so simple and delicious! Add some more Mediterranean flair by mixing in some dried oregano, kalamata olives, and bell peppers, and swap the lemon juice for red wine vinegar....

I am a recovering Chinese takeout addict. I started learning to make my favorites at home with this chicken lo mein recipe, and my repertoire of recipes has only grown from there. After stocking my pantry with some staple ingredients (soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce!), I have found that I can make virtually any Chinese food at home. This chicken chow mein is super simple to make and even easier to eat!...

Sweet and spicy is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations, which might explain why I love this firecracker salmon so dang much! It’s got a thick and crave-able sauce that I could dip just about anything in, and I’ll admit I’ve licked the plate clean once or twice, too. What’s in This Firecracker Salmon Recipe? Salmon: I like wild-caught Alaskan salmon because it is flavorful and lower in fat....

What’s in this Crescent Rolls Recipe? There’s nothing quite like the soft, flaky, buttery taste of homemade crescent rolls. Put a basket of these on the table fresh out of the oven, and they’ll be gone in a flash. No one can resist these when they’re hot, fresh, and filled with butter! Active Dry Yeast: Helps these rolls rise up to become light and fluffy. Half-and-Half: Adds moisture and richness to the rolls....

Honey Pork Chops Recipe Honey Pork Chops with Pears and Bourbon is such a special Fall comfort food recipe! It doesn’t get better than Honey Pork Chops for Autumn! This herb crusted Pan Fried Pork Chops recipe is such a gorgeous dish first and foremost, but it also packs a huge flavor punch. It’s festive, beautiful, and tastes like Fall in a skillet. Making a dish like this around the holidays will wow your guests, warm your bellies, and make your hearts happy....

Lobster Tails This tutorial will show you how to make lobster tails in three deliciously satisfying ways. You can find lobster tails at your local supermarket — the best ones come from Maine, where the waters are the perfect temperature for the tastiest meat. After you follow the simple steps, you’ll quickly get over the intimidation of cooking lobster at home. Be sure to try 3 ways to cook crab legs too!...

How to Thaw Chicken Keeping chicken in the freezer has been a lifesaver for me and my family. It’s great to have it on hand for easy dinners, and it keeps for such a long time when frozen. So when it comes time to cook it, I just have to remember to defrost the chicken before dinner. Here are the 3 best ways to safely thaw chicken after it’s been frozen....

Iced Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe If you are trying to sneak some veggies into your family, this lemon zucchini bread is a delicious way to do it! Perfectly moist and full of fresh lemon flavor, this quick bread is perfect to serve as a dessert or enjoy with an afternoon cup of coffee. Be sure to try my zucchini chocolate cookies too! How to make Lemon Zucchini Bread You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...

What’s in This Lemonade Cleanse Recipe? My lemonade cleanse is inspired by the Master Cleanse recipe but with a few adjustments. This homemade lemon detox water is just as healthy but tastes even better! Lemon Juice: High in vitamin C, antioxidants, and citric acid, which can help stimulate digestion, support liver function, and aid in the elimination of toxins from the body. Honey: A natural sweetener that provides the body with the necessary energy during the fast....

Why We Love This M&M Christmas Cookie Recipe Tender. Adding cornstarch to the dough is my secret for soft, thick cookies that don’t spread. Festive. Red and green candies make these M&M cookies fun for the holidays. Flavorful. Butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract add so much flavor to these cookies. Variations on Christmas M&M Cookies You can make these Christmas cookies even more festive by swapping out the chocolate chips for peppermint or Andes mint chocolate chips!...

Mango Salsa Recipe Mango Salsa is a fresh and fruity salsa recipe perfect for parties, appetizers, or for toppings. Try this salsa with our Mango Salsa Chicken, or just eat it with chips! Fruit salsas are one of the freshest and mots flavorful things. I love this Mango Salsa recipe because it’s just so incredibly delicious. The way the sweet mango juices mix with the onions, peppers, and other ingredients is so perfect....

What’s in This Pesto Chicken Sandwich Recipe? Juicy grilled chicken topped with creamy pesto mayo, fresh mozzarella cheese, and plenty of spicy arugula is such a tasty combination! Chicken: I like boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but thighs will also work. Basil Pesto: Use your favorite store-bought, or make your own. Mayonnaise: Mix this with more pesto to create a creamy sauce. Rolls: I like ciabatta rolls best, but sourdough bread also works, or use regular hamburger buns....

What’s in this Pumpkin Roll Recipe? Wrap yourself in coziness with this warmly-spiced, sweet pumpkin cake filled with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting! Eggs: Add richness and structure to the cake. Pumpkin Puree: Makes this cake roll moist and tender. You can use canned or homemade, but make sure not to use pumpkin pie filling (which already has spices added to it)! Sugar: A combination of granulated and brown sugar sweetens the cake, while powdered sugar sweetens the filling without making it gritty....

Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream There is NEVER enough pumpkin. From September through November, just about the only thought that goes through my head is: what pumpkin recipes can I come up with this season? I think this Pumpkin Flavored Whipped Cream recipe is the absolute perfect idea because it brings pumpkin to everything. It works on our Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, add a dollop to your Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte, and it would also be delicious on Homemade Pumpkin Pie....

Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe Time for a bit of goodness with this delicious recipe! This easy quinoa salad is a great side dish to serve with meats and fish, but it also makes for a hearty vegetarian lunch. The dressing is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, and every mouthful is packed full of flavor. Be sure to try my 3 bean salad and Olive Garden salad too! How to make Easy Quinoa Salad You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...

What’s in This Ranch Chicken and Rice Recipe? Tender, juicy chicken thighs are cooked in ranch dressing, while fluffy white rice is cooked in broth seasoned with ranch seasoning for the ultimate ranch-flavored chicken! Chicken: We love juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, but you can also use breasts. Ranch: We use both ranch dressing and dry ranch seasoning to really hammer home the ranch flavor! Onion: Creates a sweet and savory base of flavor....

What’s in this Roasted Vegetables Recipe? Making oven roasted veggies is the perfect healthy option for any and every meal. This side dish goes with everything, and you can really use any veggies you want with this recipe. Vegetables: You can cook just about any vegetables you want with this oven roasted vegetables recipe. Here, I used Brussels sprouts, red peppers, potatoes, onion, asparagus, squash, and garlic. Other veggies that are great for roasting include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and beets....

If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with this Snickers apple salad. It takes just 30 minutes to make, and it’s a delicious potluck dish! Sweet and salty Snickers bars go so well with tart and sweet green apples. Trust me, everyone will love this sweet salad. Tips for Success Cut the apples into small and similar sized chunks. They should be roughly the same size as the pieces of Snickers bar so that everything combines evenly when you mix it....

Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail This apple cider cocktail is a new favorite to add to the list. Sparkling Apple Pie on the Rocks combines apple cider, caramel apple syrup, and champagne. So delicious! Every Fall/Winter, my very favorite cocktails seem to center around Apple Cider. I try to innovate the idea every year, because I simply can’t get enough. It started with Apple Pie Sangria, transformed into Apple Pie Punch, and even took a stop around Homemade Caramel Apple Cider....