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Yes, potatoes CAN be healthy! Before we start serving up the recipe, we'll help you brush up on your potato jargon: Hashed | Whether the spuds are diced or shredded, this approach is all about texture: crisp and golden outside, starchy goodness within.   Mashed |...

Four to six servings 16 pitted soft prunes 1 cup/250ml Armagnac 1 cup/250ml whole milk 1 long vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, giving four quarters—or 1 tablespoon/15ml pure vanilla extract 6 large egg yolks 1/2 to 3/4 cup/125-185ml natural wildflower honey to...

When summer gives up its bounty of fresh fruit, preserve that sun-kissed flavor in brandy to be enjoyed on ice cream or pound cake year-round. Brandied fruit makes an excellent item for an edible gift basket. But it takes at least one month for the fruit to be at its...

If you are looking for an easy Halloween project for the kids this year then you will definitely want to make these creamy candy corn Jello cups. They look like candy corn, even get dressed up like candy corn but does not taste like it at all … which is especially...

   . Elevate your next seafood dinner with this flavorful Garlic Pepper Swordfish with Parsley Salsa. Thick, meaty swordfish steaks are brushed with a fragrant garlic-pepper infused olive oil, grilled to perfection, and finished with a bright, zesty parsley salsa...

Looking for a vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on classic basil pesto? This Spinach Pesto delivers bright green color, fresh herbaceous flavor, and a deliciously nutty finish — all in just minutes using a food processor. . Made with fresh spinach, parsley, toasted...

These Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect fall treat — soft, pillowy, and bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Unlike crisp cookies, these are more like little pumpkin cakes in cookie form, making them wonderfully moist and tender. ....

Transform ordinary garlic bulbs into golden, sweet, and mellow roasted garlic with this super simple method. Roasting mellows the sharp, pungent bite of raw garlic into a creamy, nutty, almost caramel-like flavor that’s perfect for spreading, mashing, or mixing into...

This easy Salmon Salad is a bright, flavorful way to enjoy cooked salmon. Flaky chunks of chilled salmon are gently tossed with crunchy celery, sharp red onion, fresh dill, briny capers, and a simple dressing of raspberry vinegar and good olive oil. . It’s light yet...

The flavor of the mushrooms combine perfectly with the tanginess of the caramelized onions and asiago cheese, forming the perfect savory bite. And that buttery pastry? Divine! These tartlets are actually quite easy to make, but the end result is fancy enough to...

Arugula makes you sexy! . Centuries ago Romans discovered an unlikely quality of this leafy green. Finding that those who ate it on a regular basis were more sexually energized, it became revered as a powerful aphrodisiac. It has since been used as a sensual enhancer...

The history of the ice cream cone involves both an invention and a popularization story: Italo Marchiony patented a device for creating edible ice cream cups in 1903 after developing the idea in 1896 to avoid using traditional dishes. The cone was then popularized at...

Butterscotch pudding is traditionally prepared with brown sugar, vanilla, milk (or cream), eggs and butter, but this dairy-free (and vegan!) version cuts down on the calories and fat significantly while still keeping a rich texture and butterscotch flavor. This...

This classic Fried Rice Recipe with Chicken delivers restaurant-style flavor right at home. Tender marinated chicken cubes, fluffy basmati rice, crisp vegetables, and a thin egg omelette come together in a savory, satisfying one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy...

September 14 is National Cream Filled Donut Day! Whether you enjoy chocolate, vanilla, lemon or ganache filling in your donut, today is the perfect day to enjoy these sweet treats! . Donuts came to the United States in the mid-1800s through Dutch settlers that were...