When it’s hot out, you might crave a cold beer or a tall, icy glass of Coke. But rather than quench your thirst, these sorts of drinks are just going to make you even more parched. The very best thing for keeping cool and refreshed on a hot day? This wonderful cucumber water.
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Everybody has their own opinion about what makes a perfect glass of lemonade. Some think it’s got to have a light lemon flavor and lots of sweetness. Others –like me– prefer a big punch of lemon barely mellowed out by a hint of sugar. And to me, this recipe is perfect.
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If your idea of an ideal buttermilk biscuit is one that’s full of butter flavor and is high, fluffy, and ultra flaky –so much so that it almost melts in your mouth– then this is the homemade buttermilk biscuits recipe for you. Seriously
I’m not sure what makes this recipe quite so special. I [...]
There’s something so decadent and romantic about chocolate covered strawberries. They’re one of those treats that just screams “romance.” Which is great for those of you looking for something inexpensive to give as a gift or make for a Valentine’s dessert, because chocolate-covered strawberries are ultra cheap and easy to make at home.
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There’s something very special about chimichurri. Most of us are used to Italian-style sauces with a similar consistency, but full of basil or parmesan or other traditional Italian ingredients. Well, chimichurri may look similar, but the flavor is completely different– sharp and tangy and wonderfully fresh.
The recipe below came from a friend of mine [...]
There’s nothing in this world, I think, as delicious as pesto. The creamy, fruity olive oil. The pungent, sweet basil. The sharp garlic and salty, nutty Parmesan. It’s making me hungry just thinking about it.
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Now, as a real pesto devotee, I think all pesto recipes are perfect. [...]
No matter what you call it: alioli, ali-olio, aioli, or any other combination of words meaning “garlic” and “oil”, this is just about the best tasting sauce in the world. Here in Spain (where it’s called alioli), this is served with all kinds of tapas dishes: patatas bravas, calamari, croquettes, you name it. [...]
I seem to be on a “basic ingredient” sort of kick lately. Spice mixes and simple sauces andthat kind of thing. And since these sorts of recipes are always useful, I’m sticking with my “basic” theme for today and posting a new one. For breadcrumbs!
Breadcrumbs are boring, right? Well, they don’t have [...]
If you’ve ever tried a gyro, you’re either in love with tzatziki sauce (like me), or you’re totally deluded and your taste in food can’t be trusted.
Allright, I’m kidding (sort of). But it’s true that tzatziki sauce is one of the best-tasting sauces you can use to smother meat or veggies or anything else. [...]
Okay, so… no, I don’t really know the difference between Cajun and Creole. I looked it up online in preparation for this post, and apparently it’s a big controversy. I didn’t expect reading about Cajun and Creole spices to sound like a soap opera, but it sort of is. There’s seems to be no [...]
