Strawberries are one of the most beloved fruits for home gardeners, thanks to their sweet flavor, vibrant color, and versatility in desserts, salads, and snacks. Growing strawberries in buckets is an excellent solution for gardeners with limited outdoor space. Container gardening allows for better control of soil, sunlight, and watering while keeping plants accessible and … Read more
Impossible pie blends together a simple mixture of ingredients to form a creamy custard pie with coconut and vanilla. No pie crust is required—this recipe creates its own crust in the oven! I’ve never met a pie I didn’t like, but custard-based pies are certainly my favorite. I love the creamy contrast of textures, their … Read more
It could not be easier to put together this pretty cherry cream cheese dessert. Serve in parfait glasses or martini glasses to turn this simple treat into a fancy one. This cherry cream cheese dessert is begging you to pull out those vintage parfait glasses that have been collecting dust in your cabinets. Too pretty … Read more
I fear jacket potatoes have ruined all other potatoes for me—in the best way possible. Hot take: I love food from Ireland and the U.K. These rainy islands combat the cold with cozy and nourishing dishes, like salty fish and chips, hearty beef stew and jammy Scotch eggs. But in my book, one dish surpasses … Read more
We wanted a butterscotch-flavored pudding dessert. After searching many cookbooks, I came up with this version. —Judith Kuehl, Merrill, Wisconsin Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) cream-filled vanilla sandwich cookies, crushed 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 2-1/2 … Read more
Confused about which type of cream to buy? Learn about heavy cream vs whipping cream so your recipe turns out just right. You’re in the dairy aisle looking at all the different creams. There’s heavy whipping cream, heavy cream and whipping cream. How do you know what to buy when you want to make whipped … Read more
Tender fruit and a crunchy topping make for a perfect summer combo. Our blueberry-rhubarb crisp recipe is a twist on the usual strawberry-rhubarb version and is just as wonderful (especially with a scoop of ice cream). Some people reach for chocolate desserts and others prefer creamy sweets, but hardly anybody turns down a delicious fruit … Read more
Tex-Mex meets Italian in this cowboy spaghetti, a hearty pasta casserole that bursts with bold flavor thanks to bacon, ground beef and savory beans. In the 1960s and ’70s, Italian film directors began making low-budget Western movies that were dubbed “spaghetti Westerns.” Cowboy spaghetti is the culinary equivalent: a mashup of cozy Italian staple foods … Read more
Don’t toss that Brie rind! There are certain foods that make any occasion feel special, and Brie is one of them. Whether it’s served with crunchy apple slices or baked into a flaky puff pastry, Brie instantly elevates a meal or cheese board. Brie is a soft-ripened cheese that comes inside a thick, white rind. … Read more
This gorgeous white velvet cake has a soft, tender crumb. So what’s the secret ingredient? Egg whites instead of whole eggs. White velvet cake has the same luscious texture and tangy flavor as red velvet cake, minus the red food coloring and cocoa. While many vanilla cakes are yellow-tinted, this white velvet cake recipe uses … Read more