Here is a recipe for Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares. These are a classic no-bake dessert (or bake then chill) consisting of a buttery crust, a silky vanilla custard layer, and often a glossy…
I am 73 years old, I live alone and I feel fulfilled: 4 tips that work for me.
Here are 4 tips that work for you, framed in a way that might inspire others who are either approaching this stage of life or struggling to find their own footing. 1. Master…
Vegan Pecan Pie Bars
Here is a recipe for Vegan Pecan Pie Bars. These bars have all the sticky, sweet, nutty flavor of traditional pecan pie, but in a convenient bar form with a buttery shortbread crust—completely…
Carne Guisada with floor tortillas
Here is a recipe for Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas. This is the ultimate Texas-Mexico border comfort food: tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy until it’s falling-apart tender, then…
Slow Cooker Amish Sausage Chowder
Here is a recipe for Slow Cooker Amish Sausage Chowder. This is the epitome of “comfort in a bowl.” It’s a hearty, creamy, and rich chowder filled with sausage, potatoes, and corn, often…
Baked Bacon Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls
Here is a recipe for Baked Bacon Jalapeño Popper Egg Rolls. This is the ultimate party fusion food. It takes all the creamy, spicy, cheesy goodness of a jalapeño popper and wraps it…
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Here is a recipe for Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones) . This is not the creamy, pink sauce you might be thinking of from the 1960s. Instead, it is a refreshing, tangy, and…
Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf
Here is a recipe for Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf. This is the ultimate “Thanksgiving dinner in loaf form.” It combines ground turkey with classic stuffing mix to create a moist, flavorful meatloaf that tastes…
Chorizo con Papas (Mexican Chorizo with Potatoes) and beans
Here is a recipe for Chorizo con Papas with Beans. This is the ultimate “rustic Mexican comfort” bowl. It is a simple, hearty combination of spicy, greasy chorizo, crispy-soft potatoes, and creamy beans….
I was totally in the dark on this!
That small, often-forgotten circular tray that sits inside your microwave—usually made of glass or ceramic and resting on a set of rollers or a spinning hub—is technically called the microwave turntable plate or glass tray….