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This easy summer tomato jam recipe combines 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes with brown sugar, apple-cider vinegar, ginger, garlic, chile flakes, cumin, and black pepper. Cook it uncovered for 60 to 90 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates and the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and spreadable. The finished jam is sweet, tangy, savory, gently … Read more
This no-mayo tuna salad sandwich is a fresh, flavorful lunch made with two cans of well-drained tuna, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, crisp celery, red onion, parsley, and optional capers. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare, requires no cooking, and makes 2 satisfying sandwiches. Instead of mayonnaise, olive oil and lemon create … Read more
The best shrimp and pasta recipe for an easy dinner is a bright, garlicky shrimp scampi made with linguine, butter, olive oil, lemon, parsley, and a splash of dry white wine or low-sodium chicken stock. This dependable 4-serving meal takes about 15 minutes to prep and 15–20 minutes to cook, making it ready in approximately … Read more
This Easy Chocolate Chex Caramel Crunch Recipe makes about 18 servings of crisp chocolate cereal coated in buttery brown-sugar caramel and finished with a generous semisweet chocolate drizzle. It takes about 10 minutes of active preparation, 6–8 minutes of microwave cooking, and about 1 hour to cool and set, making it a quick homemade candy … Read more
Flower-shaped mini pumpkin pies are an easy fall dessert made with two refrigerated pie crusts and a warmly spiced pumpkin filling. Cut 24 flower shapes, add about 1 tablespoon of filling to 12 bases, seal with the remaining pastry flowers, chill for 15–20 minutes, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes. Each little pie … Read more
This Easy Olive and Herb Appetizer Wreath is a no-cook party appetizer made by tossing mixed green, Kalamata, and ripe black olives with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, and optional red-pepper flakes, then arranging them with fresh rosemary and thyme on a round platter. It takes just 15–20 minutes to prepare, makes about 8–10 … Read more
Asparagus with balsamic brown butter is a quick, flavorful side dish made by blanching fresh asparagus until bright green and just tender, then topping it with nutty browned butter, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. The recipe takes about 5 minutes to prepare and 6–8 minutes to cook, making it an easy choice for a weeknight … Read more
Grandma’s Sand Tart Cookies are thin, buttery, crisp cookies made with softened butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and a touch of cinnamon sugar. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours, roll it to about 1/8 inch thick, and bake the cutouts at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are pale golden. These classic Pennsylvania … Read more
This easy cheese pull-apart garlic bread uses refrigerated biscuit dough, mozzarella cubes, garlic butter, Parmesan, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Stuff the dough, coat it in the seasoned butter, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes for a golden, shareable bread that serves 8–10 people. Every piece is soft and buttery with crisp golden edges, … Read more
Peppermint Popcorn Bark Candy is an easy holiday candy made with 8 cups of plain popped popcorn, 12 ounces of melted white chocolate, and 1/2 to 3/4 cup of crushed peppermint candy canes. The chocolate-coated popcorn takes about 15 minutes of active preparation, then chills for 30 to 40 minutes before you break it into … Read more