A Christmas cranberry Moscow mule is bright, bubbly, and impossibly festive. Vodka, tart cranberry juice, fresh lime, and spicy ginger beer come together over ice in a frosty copper mug, finished with rosemary and sugared cranberries. This is an easy holiday cocktail with vodka and ginger beer that you can shake up in two minutes, or scale into a pitcher for parties. It is the cranberry Moscow mule recipe that looks like it came from a holiday...
Italian meatball kale soup is the kind of bowl that warms you from the inside out. Tender, herby meatballs simmer in a savory tomato broth with carrots, celery, little pasta, and ribbons of kale. This hearty Italian meatball and kale soup is a complete meal in one pot and takes about an hour. If you want an easy Italian meatball soup with pasta that feels rustic and filling, this is it. Recipe at a Glance Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time 35...
A great grilled steak dinner is the essence of summer cooking: juicy, charred steak, sweet corn, and a bright tomato salad, all made outdoors. This menu brings everything together in about 45 minutes with very little stress. You will learn how to grill steak perfectly, finish it with garlic herb butter, and serve it with lime-chili corn and a fresh tomato salad. It is a summer steak dinner with corn and tomato salad that works for weeknights,...
Homemade beef jerky is chewy, deeply savory, and a fraction of the price of the bagged stuff. Thin strips of lean beef soak in a bold marinade, then dry slowly until they turn dark and flexible. This duo gives you two flavors from one method: a sweet teriyaki-ginger jerky and a peppery, smoky jerky. You can make homemade beef jerky in the oven with no special equipment, or use a dehydrator if you have one. Recipe at a Glance Prep Time 30 minutes...
Pastitsio is the Greek baked pasta that earns its nickname, Greek lasagna. Tender tube pasta is layered with a rich, gently spiced beef sauce and crowned with a thick, golden béchamel that bakes into a soft, custardy top. This Greek pastitsio recipe keeps things authentic with cinnamon in the meat sauce and a nutmeg-scented béchamel. It is a hearty Greek lasagna with béchamel that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day. Recipe at a...
These viral Thanksgiving recipes are the ones people keep saving, sharing, and building their whole menu around, and every single one needs 15 minutes of prep or less. From a sticky brown sugar kielbasa appetizer that has been making the rounds on TikTok to a pumpkin dump cake that practically bakes itself, this lineup covers your appetizers, bread, sides, and dessert without chaining you to the kitchen. Every recipe is written out in full...
These viral Halloween recipes are the spooky, shareable kind: they look like you spent hours on them, but each one needs 20 minutes or less of hands-on time and uses ingredients from a regular grocery run. From graveyard dirt cups to ghost banana pops, every recipe below is written out in full and simple enough for kids to help with. Whether you're packing a classroom party, planning a movie night, or feeding a house full of trick-or-treaters,...
Easy pumpkin pie is the dessert that belongs on every Thanksgiving table. This version has a silky, lightly spiced custard filling in a flaky crust, and it uses simple canned pumpkin so it comes together fast. This classic pumpkin pie with evaporated milk is the homemade pumpkin pie from canned pumpkin everyone remembers. A few small tricks help you make pumpkin pie without cracks every time. Recipe at a Glance Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1...
Classic Thanksgiving stuffing is the side dish that steals the show: cubes of toasted bread soaked in buttery onion, celery, and sage, then baked until crisp on top and tender inside. It is the heart of the holiday table. This easy homemade Thanksgiving stuffing from scratch is a make ahead stuffing with sage that comes together before the big day. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, this classic recipe delivers cozy, savory flavor. Recipe...
Homemade cranberry sauce is so simple that you will never go back to the can. Fresh cranberries pop and soften in orange juice and sugar, creating a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce in about 15 minutes. This easy orange cranberry sauce uses fresh cranberries with orange juice and zest for bright flavor. It is a make ahead cranberry sauce that keeps for days, which frees up your Thanksgiving Day. Recipe at a Glance Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15...
