This bacon-wrapped cheese-stuffed meatballs recipe makes 16 juicy meatballs with a savory beef-and-Italian-sausage center, a surprise cube of melted mozzarella, and crisp bacon wrapped around every bite. The meatballs bake in about 25–35 minutes and are finished with barbecue sauce for an easy appetizer, party snack, or hearty dinner. Each meatball delivers smoky bacon, garlicky … Read more
This easy quick-pickled Vidalia onions recipe makes about 1 pint of crisp, tangy onions in roughly 45 minutes. Thinly sliced Vidalia onion is covered with a hot brine made from equal parts distilled white vinegar and water, plus sugar and kosher salt, then refrigerated until ready to use. The result is pleasantly sweet, bright, and … Read more
This easy Garlic Parmesan Broccolini recipe is the best way to turn one pound of broccolini into a fast, flavorful side dish. Toss the trimmed vegetables with extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional red-pepper flakes, then roast at 425°F (220°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or up to 18 minutes … Read more
This Easy Parmesan Baked Cauliflower Recipe turns one large head of cauliflower into a golden, savory side dish in about 30–35 minutes. Toss bite-size florets with olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and Parmesan, then roast at 425°F until tender inside and beautifully browned around the edges. The finished cauliflower is nutty, crisp-edged, … Read more
This homemade cold-packed pickled peppers recipe makes about 4 pint jars of crisp, tangy peppers using a tested proportion of 5% acidity white vinegar, water, pickling salt, and fresh peppers. The raw peppers are packed into hot jars, covered with boiling brine, and processed in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes at elevations from 0 … Read more
This easy sheet pan cauliflower and chickpeas recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian meal or side dish in about 35 to 50 minutes. Toss one large head of cauliflower and a can of thoroughly dried chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper, then roast at 425°F until the cauliflower is tender and browned … Read more
Classic bruschetta is one of the fastest impressive appetizers you can make. Toast 8–12 slices of crusty Italian or country bread, rub them with garlic, and top them with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and optional balsamic vinegar for a bright appetizer ready in about 15–25 minutes. Every bite brings together crisp, garlicky … Read more
This refreshing watermelon lemonade recipe makes about 8 cups, or 6 to 8 servings, from seedless watermelon, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and cold water. The active preparation takes about 10 to 15 minutes, followed by 30 minutes or longer of chilling, so you can have a bright homemade drink ready in roughly 45 to 50 … Read more
These Easy Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are crisp, golden, and wonderfully gooey without deep-frying. Coat 12 refrigerated mozzarella string-cheese sticks in flour, egg, Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and garlic powder, then freeze them before baking at 400°F for 9 to 12 minutes. The secret is the double coating and a thorough chill, which help keep the … Read more
This crunchy and easy home-canned pickles recipe makes approximately 7 to 9 pint jars of classic whole dill pickles using a tested 5% acidity vinegar brine and a boiling-water canner. The key to shelf-stable, crisp pickles is using small, fresh 3- to 4-inch cucumbers, trimming away the blossom ends, maintaining the vinegar-to-water ratio, and processing … Read more