For healthy plants, keep an eye on the soil color. If you’re ready to get your hands dirty in the garden, now’s the time to catch up on your soil knowledge. For those of us with black or brown soil, soil in shades of red or gray will be an oddity. But before you load … Read more
Make a homemade Black Forest cake with chocolate cake, cherry filling and whipped cream. Its impressive, colorful layers make it a great dessert for showing off to guests. For me, there are few desserts that compare to classic chocolate cake. One that can easily outshine it, though? A Black Forest cake. It’s the perfect elevated … Read more
Individual cream puffs are a lot of work, but this cream puff dessert delivers the same flavors and textures in a simpler format. Your guests will think you’ve gone all out! This cream puff dessert is one of the many potluck-friendly desserts made in a 13×9 pan. The big difference-maker here is the crust, which … Read more
In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart, it tastes like sunshine. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina Watch How to Make Frozen Key Lime Delight Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup packed … Read more
This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a tropical island! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia Test Kitchen tips For golden color and a nutty coconut flavor, toast the 1/2 cup of coconut that goes on the top layer. This can be made in a … Read more
We love eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But is your scramble a bit watery? Is your sunny side down? Learn how to correct the mistakes you might be making with eggs so they turn out perfectly every time. Cracking Eggs on the Edge of the Bowl First things first: Don’t crack your eggs on … Read more
Who knew apples could do something so deliciously strange? I’ve seen a lot of so-called “magic” recipes come and go, but this one stopped me mid-scroll. Apples and gelatin turning into … marshmallows? Not apple-flavored marshmallows, but actual apples doing the heavy lifting. It felt improbable in a way I couldn’t resist, so I had … Read more
Don’t just toss them on the grill! Follow our bratwurst recipe to learn how to grill brats the right way, so they’re juicy on the inside and snappy on the outside. Whether you’re tailgating or hosting a cookout, flavor-packed bratwursts are always a crowd-favorite. These mildly-spiced link sausages have been around a while, taking their … Read more
Udon carbonara is a dish born in Japan, inspired by Italy and popularized by social media. Of course, we had to try it. The latest viral food sensation taking over social media is a magical blend of classic spaghetti carbonara fused with Japanese ingredients. The result is udon carbonara. It sounds upscale, but it’s as … Read more
Golden ears of corn dripping with butter is a delicious summertime treat. We’ve got the secret formula for how to boil corn on the cob so it’s juicy and crisp-tender every time. During summer, there’s nothing like fresh ears of corn slathered in butter and sprinkled with salt. And learning how to boil corn on … Read more