Ketchup fans will love this recipe. It offers a thick, dippable texture, with classic yet grown-up ketchup flavor. It tastes nicely balanced, but leans a little more savory than sweet. The recipe calls for a whole container of tomato paste—choose the best you can find for deep, rich tomato flavor. Beyond the tomato paste, you’ll…
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Avocado pesto is a deliciously creamy and fun variation on classic basil pesto. This avocado pesto recipe features ripe avocado in addition to the usual basil, Parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts (in these photos, I used pepitas instead, which are lovely as well). A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens and complements the flavors, and…
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Pickle de Gallo: A Fresh, Crunchy Pickle-Lover’s Dream Calling all pickle fans—this one’s for you! If you’re all about that tangy, briny flavor, this Dill Pickle de Gallo is a recipe you’ll want to keep in regular rotation…
Arugula pesto is one of my favorite recipe components. It deserves the spotlight! If you enjoy arugula and basil pesto, you’ll love arugula pesto. It’s just as lovely as the regular kind. As much as I appreciate traditional pesto made with basil, arugula pesto has a few advantages. For one, it offers an interesting twist…
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A Creamy & Fresh Herb-Infused Dressing Green is my favorite color. I love all things green, even this Green Goddess Dressing. Yes, I love the color, but it is delicious too! At the heart of Green Goddess dressing are fresh herbs that give the dress…
Peanut butter lovers: Have you tried making your own? I don’t know what took me so long to try it. It’s so easy to blend in a food processor and tastes incredible. Take your PB&J to the next level with homemade peanut butter. Homemade peanut butter is lusciously creamy, with rich and irresistible peanut flavor.…
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If you love a spicy red sauce, this arrabbiata sauce recipe is for you! A hot bowl of pasta with arrabbiata sauce, or sugo all’arrabbiata in Italian, will warm you up on a chilly day. Arrabbiata literally means angry in Italian. The Romans call any recipe “arrabbiatto” when it’s cooked with enough garlic and chili…
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I have always loved cottage cheese, even before it was trendy. I love eating it with fruit for a healthy snack or using it to make whipped cottage cheese to eat with veggies and crackers. I also love using it to make homemade ranch dip and PASTA SAUCE!…
I consider myself a pickle connoisseur, and I dare say that these pickled jalapeños are the best. These pickled jalapeños are fresh and lightly crisp, with the…
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Salad dressings are easy to make at home and so much better than store bought. A few of my favorites include creamy cilantro lime dressing, Caesar dressing, and basil vinaigrette. I also love this Jalapeño Ranch dressing. It only takes 10 minutes …
