All Stir It Up!
National Doughnut Day: Who has the free doughnuts?Grab your slippers, pull on your stretchy pants, and set aside your high dietary standards. June 7 is National Doughnut Day.
Strawberry mint vinaigretteStrawberries and mint combine to make a seasonal and refreshing dressing that can be used to sweeten spinach-based salads or enhance a fruit salad.
Indian chickpeas and mango lassisThis savory chickpea dish was part of an Indian buffet at a party, but could work nicely as a side dish. Put the finishing touch on an Indian-themed dinner with these mango yogurt smoothies, or whip them up for an afternoon snack.
Slow cooker chocolate lava cakeA decadent homemade dessert doesn't have to be complicated. Try this chocolate lava cake baked in a slow cooker. Be sure to have plenty of ice cream on hand to top the cake, and plenty of friends to help eat it!
Meatless Monday: Mediterranean zucchini and white beansMediterranean recipes from sun-drenched regions make for light and refreshing summertime meals.
Grilled pork tenderloin stuffed with mushrooms and pearA butterflied pork tenderloin is stuffed with saut茅ed mushrooms, pear, shallots and sage, then grilled both indirectly and directly.
Confetti cookiesMake a party with these cookies that pack in colors and lots of extra flavors.
The original fusion food: SicilianDon't confuse the culinary traditions of Sicily with those associated with the rich red sauces of 'Italian food.' A new cookbook from the editors of Phaidon Press reveals Arab and Greek influences found on the sun-soaked Mediterranean island at the tip of Italy's boot.
Indian-spiced meatballs with cucumber mint raitaAt a 'Temple Run'-themed birthday party these Indian-spiced meatballs were a hit with the younger guests, and grown-ups, too. Raita is a refreshing yogurt dip, because who doesn't love to dip?
Peanut butter breakfast barsLooking for a quick and healthy breakfast on the run? Try these peanut butter breakfast bars paired with a smoothie or fresh fruit.
Saut茅ed cauliflower with chili sauceInspired by聽Gobi (cauliflower) Manchurian Dry, a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer we sampled at a Bengali restaurant, this lighter version skips the breading and deep frying, but not the flavor.
7 barbecue tips and facts for Memorial DayMemorial Day has long been the herald of summer. Barbecue grills of all shapes and sizes will be dusted off and set to blazing this weekend. Myron Mixon has a bounty of tips in his new cookbook that will make you master of your own backyard, plus a recipe for the only sauce you'll ever need.
Asparagus and caramelized onion tartIt's asparagus season, and this delightfully simple tart keeps the weekend restful so you can be ready to greet a new week.
Salted chocolate cookies with ginger and coconutAny day could be a day to thank Mom, especially if she hands you one of these delicious cookies.
Grilled sweet tea glazed pork chopsThis Memorial Day, brine some pork chops, fire up the grill, and coat them in a sweet tea glaze. Don't forget to brew a big pitcher of sweet tea for drinking.
Homemade salsa made with canned tomatoesUsing canned tomatoes means homemade salsa can still be tasty and fresh minus the difficult task of chopping and seeding tomatoes. Adjust the consistency, and the spiciness, to your taste.
Banana bread bars with brown butter frostingIf you like bananas in any way, shape, or form, this recipe will be your bliss. A moist, almost fudgy, cake is cut into bars and topped with a brown butter frosting.聽
Korean kimchi pancake with chickenSavory, crunchy and often spicy, pickled kimchi is the Korean national dish. It鈥檚 also the delicious heart of this weeknight-quick pancake.
Nova Scotia brown breadBesides being delicious, this inherited recipe has carried warm memories across the generations.
Easy, moist (vegan) chocolate cupcakesThis might just be the world's simplest, moistest chocolate cupcake recipe, and vegan to boot! Use your favorite frosting to top these cupcakes, or choose from the list below.聽
