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Marzipan Leprechaun Hats
This is a fun family activity to do on St. Patrick’s Day. Updated on February 19, 2020 Credit: Mike Krautter This St. Patrick’s Day, stop those pesky leprechauns in their tracks by creating an easy-to-assemble leprechaun trap; it’ll help you and your family capture the troublemakers or, at the very least, receive a few gold
Grilled Potato Skins Recipe
The Spruce / Ahlam Raffii Potato skins are a bar food favorite and fun to serve on football Sunday and at family gatherings. But the traditional method of preparation can take up to an hour and a half in the oven. This grilled version is quick and easy, calling for microwaving the potatoes and then
Homemade Sprinkles
Photo by Michelle@HummingbirdHigh Makes around 1 1/2 cups Author Notes Homemade sprinkles make a world of a difference and allow you to customize your colors and flavors. —Michelle@HummingbirdHigh Test Kitchen-Approved Ingredients 8 ounces confectioner’s sugar, sifted 1 egg white, at room temperature 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or any other extract like rose water, orange blossom
Chai Spice Blend
Chai spice is a warming and comforting mix of spices that serves many purposes. From delicious chai lattes to chewy chai muffins, the mixture drives the flavor of many recipes across traditions from around the world. Mainly made out of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and coriander, depending on the variation, chai spice can also include
Spinach and Turkey Lasagna
Ingredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)2 minced garlic cloves3/4 pound ground turkey breast3 cups low-sodium jarred marinara sauce1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese1 (10- ounce) package frozen spinach (completely defrosted and squeezed of all excess liquid)1/4 cup chopped parsley2 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente according
Easy Vegan Curried Hummus Recipe
The Spruce Eats / Anastasiia Tretiak Homemade hummus is so easy to make. Add a little variety to your usual hummus recipe by adding some curry, cumin, and turmeric, and, if you’re feeling adventurous, add some spicy jalapeno pepper. Hummus is one of the three foods I think you should never buy (because it so
Meatless Baked Ziti
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta 1 pound shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 (15 ounce) container
Banana Pudding Layered With Graham Cracker Crumbs
Altayb/E+/Getty Images This pudding recipe is made with homemade vanilla pudding that sits atop layers of graham cracker crumbs and sliced bananas and then is topped with a fluffy meringue. It’s a comfort food dessert that can call you back to your childhood, making it a popular homespun dessert to take to potlucks or serve at gatherings.
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Chinese Chives
Make the filling In a small bowl, cover the mushrooms by 1 inch with boiling water. Let stand until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well and finely chop (you should have 1/3 cup). In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the mushrooms, chives, oil, sugar, salt and cornstarch. Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile