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Easy Baked Brie

This baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in 15 minutes and add your…

This baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in 15 minutes and add your favorite toppings for a total crowd pleaser.

Baked Brie with crostini, figs and cranberries

Some people claim a recipe can be too easy. But I don’t know about you, but we’re always in need of simple ideas. Here’s one of our favorite entertaining tricks: this baked brie recipe! It could not be an easier appetizer recipe, more of an idea than a specific set of instructions. In all our years of cooking experience, this is one we endlessly riff on.

So here’s what you need to know about making a melty, delicious pile of brie. You can change up the toppings depending on your preferences, making it a versatile and beautiful platter with little effort!

How to bake brie

Making baked brie is so easy, you barely need a recipe. But we’re of the mindset that there’s nothing too simple to jot down as an idea for cooking inspiration. (We even wrote a whole book about simple recipes.) You can scroll down to the recipe below for the full details, or just memorize this easy formula for how to bake brie:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Place the brie on a baking sheet or dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes! To test whether it’s done, touch your finger in the middle of the brie. It should feel like it’s completely liquid in the center.

Yes, that’s literally zero hands on time to bake brie! Then you’ll need a few minutes to dollop the cheese with toppings.

Baked Brie recipe

Baked brie toppings

Yes, baked brie is that easy. We love it for parties and entertaining, especially when we’re making multiple recipes at once and need something simple yet stunning. The toppings are the fun part: you can customize this recipe according to your tastes. One key to topping this melty cheese: sweet flavors are an ideal pair with gooey, savory cheese. Here are some ideas for baked brie toppings:

Baked Brie recipe

Variation: cover it in puff pastry

One popular variation on baked brie is to cover it in puff pastry. If you make it this way, you don’t need any toppings. Our personal opinion? We think puff pastry adds extra effort and makes it a little harder to eat. But you can absolutely add it if you love this 1970’s style appetizer idea! Here’s the basic idea:

  • Cut the top skin off the brie wheel.
  • Get a large sheet of puff pastry. Lay it out in a single layer and place the brie on top.
  • Add a few tablespoons of jam on top of the brie.
  • Fold the pastry up and over the brie and cut off any excess dough.
  • Bake about 25 to 30 minutes at 375°F until the pastry is golden brown. Cool a few minutes before serving.

How to serve baked brie

How to serve baked brie? Well, the sky’s the limit! There are so many things you can add to this luscious cheese wheel to make a beautiful spread of appetizer recipes. It’s great for entertaining at any type of gathering: Christmas, Thanksgiving, or just any type of party! Here are some ideas:

  • Crackers, like homemade crackers or gluten-free crackers
  • Crostini, like easy crostini
  • Baguette slices
  • Fruit like apple slices, pear slices, or grapes
  • Jams like apricot or cranberry jam, if not using as a topping
  • Herbs like rosemary or thyme sprigs, for decoration
Baked Brie

Dietary notes

This baked brie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free (with gluten-free crackers or bread substitutes).

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Baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in just 15 minutes and add your favorite toppings for a stunning crowd pleaser.

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 brie cheese wheel
  • Honey or cranberry, cherry or apricot jam or preserves
  • Chopped pistachios, walnuts or pecans
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)
  • For the platter: crackers, crostini, baguette slices, 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the brie in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until soft and warm: it’s done when you touch the center with your finger and it feels very liquid inside. 
  2. Top with honey or jam, crushed pistachios, and a bit of flaky sea salt. Surround with crackers or crostini, grapes, apple, pear, etc.

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More easy appetizer recipes

This baked brie is the perfect centerpiece for an appetizer spread! Here are a few of the other easy appetizers we’d pair with it to make a delicious spread. In fact, you could even use this as an “appetizer dinner,” which we like to do for an easy meal concept.

13 Taylor Swift Football Party Must-Haves

A collage of Taylor Swift-themed game day party decor. Includes banners, bracelets, cupcakes, drinks, and team-themed decorations with red and yellow colors. Signs say Touch Down! and Football Era.Football season here and I have no shortage of ideas! These Taylor Swift Football Party Must-Haves are epically FEARLESS. From banners to confetti to bracelets, here are 13 ideas that will give you a solid REPUTATION for throwing the best football party of all time. More Taylor Swift Football Party Must-Haves I’m definitely in my…

A collage of Taylor Swift-themed game day party decor. Includes banners, bracelets, cupcakes, drinks, and team-themed decorations with red and yellow colors. Signs say Touch Down! and Football Era.
A collage of Taylor Swift-themed game day party decor. Includes banners, bracelets, cupcakes, drinks, and team-themed decorations with red and yellow colors. Signs say Touch Down! and Football Era.

Football season here and I have no shortage of ideas! These Taylor Swift Football Party Must-Haves are epically FEARLESS. From banners to confetti to bracelets, here are 13 ideas that will give you a solid REPUTATION for throwing the best football party of all time.

  • Bingo Cards – Let’s play Bingo! This game is sure to keep everyone on their toes!
  • Tiny Temporary Tattoos – I couldn’t resist. The CUTEST little tattoos!
  • Red Fringe Photo Backdrop – Every football party needs a photobooth, and this one gets the job swiftly. *Get it? SWIFTLY*
  • Photo Booth Props – Can’t have a photobooth without some fun props!
  • Portable Collapsible Ice Bucket with Bluetooth Speaker – Blast your favorite T Swift songs while cooling your favorite beverages! This bucket changes colors, so red will be my clear choice!
  • Chiefs Grilling Spatula – Football and grilling go hand-in-hand and the Chiefs lover in your life is sure to love this spatula!
  • Taylor’s Version T-Shirt – You know what I’ll be wearing every game!
  • Cupcake Toppers – One of the easiest ways to add charm to your food is with cupcake toppers! These would also be cute in sliders!
  • Football Era Banner – I immediately became obsessed with this cute banner! You better believe it’ll be hanging from my mantle at every single Chiefs game!
  • Football Era Confetti – Yes, every party needs confetti! So fun to spread out on the table and to obviously throw in the air when the Chiefs win!
  • Football Era Bracelets – You literally need to wear these every game! They’re so cute!
  • Printable Food Labels – These labels are too cute! Completely customizable to whatever party food you’re serving!
  • Kitchen Tea Towel – You obviously need this for when you’re cooking all the food for everyone. It’s sure to send winning vibes to the Chiefs!

More Taylor Swift Football Party Must-Haves

I’m definitely in my party throwing era, so I have so many more ideas for you!

  • This post will help you decide which food and drinks to serve at your Taylor Swift Football party plus give you a free editable invitation!
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  • This post will spill the SWIFTEA on throwing a Taylor Swift birthday party.
  • This post will help you know how much food you’ll need for your EPIC ERAS party!

B 52 Cocktail (or B52 Shot)

Here’s how to make the B 52 cocktail, aka a B52 shot! Layered Kahlua, Irish cream, and Grand Marnier make…

Here’s how to make the B 52 cocktail, aka a B52 shot! Layered Kahlua, Irish cream, and Grand Marnier make the perfect drink.

B 52 cocktail

Here’s a layered cocktail that’s mighty tasty: the B 52 cocktail! The B52 shot might be a little pedestrian, some might say. But as two cocktail experts, we think Kahlua coffee liqueur, sweet Irish cream, and zesty orange liqueur make a pretty great trio.

The combination is so classy, we’ve recreated it here as an after dinner drink in a stemmed cocktail glass. You can drink it either way, but we prefer slow sipping rather than downing it as a shot!

B 52 cocktail ingredients (aka B52 shot)

The B 52 cocktail is a layered shot of coffee liqueur (Kahlua), Irish cream (Baileys) and orange liqueur (Grand Marnier). The most popular origin story for the drink is that it was invented in 1977 by Peter Fich at the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada, who named it after the band The B-52s. There are several other competing stories, like many other classic cocktails: everyone wants a claim!

This classic pairing of coffee, cream and orange became an instant hit, and it’s spawned all sorts of variations (including a flaming B52 shot). The B52 shot layers equal parts of these ingredients, which each float in separate layers due to their density:

B52 shot

How to make the layers in a B52 shot

How do you get those beautiful layers of separation in a B52 shot? Pour the liquor over the back of spoon! Here’s how it works:

  • Pour in the Kahlua first.
  • Gently pour in the Irish cream over the back of a spoon. Pouring it over a spoon slows it down, allowing it to float on top of the Kahlua.
  • Gently pour the Grand Marnier over the back of a spoon. This one will look a little less defined, especially if you’re making it in a cocktail glass.

Or, make it in a cocktail glass

Our favorite way to make a B 52 cocktail is in a cocktail glass. As cocktail connoisseurs and certified mixologists, we’re not really B52 shot people. Shots are designed to drink lots of alcohol in seconds, but we’re all about slow sipping and enjoying the art of craft cocktails. So, we like to make a B 52 cocktail in a cocktail glass! Here’s what to do:

  • Use 1 ounce of each ingredient (instead of ½ ounce for the shot).
  • The separation of the orange liqueur layer will not be as definitive in a cocktail glass. Because it’s larger, the layer looks muddier.
  • Stir it up before sipping! If you don’t, you’ll get a big gulp of Grand Marnier on first sip. Stirring melds the flavors together.
Kahlua

Use any coffee liqueur, like Kahlua

You can use any type of coffee liqueur for a B 52 cocktail, but the most popular type you might already have on hand is Kahlua.

  • Kahlua is a coffee liqueur that’s made in Mexico: it’s made with rum, sugar and coffee (no dairy!). It does have some caffeine, but only about 25% as much as the same volume of coffee.
  • Some substitutes are like Tia Maria or Sheridan’s.
  • Other cocktails that use Kahlua are Kahlua drinks like a White Russian, Black Russian, Bushwacker, or the popular Espresso Martini.

Options for the orange liqueur

There are lots of different types of orange liqueur, and the differences can be a little confusing. Here’s what’s best to use in a B52 shot:

  • Grand Marnier is the most high end of all orange liqueurs. It’s a mixture of Triple Sec and Cognac and has a sophisticated, developed flavor, with notes of vanilla and oak.
  • Cointreau is a good substitute: it’s a clear, orange-flavored liqueur with a lightly sweet, citrus perfume flavor (it’s also great in a Margarita).
  • Triple Sec is any clear dry orange-flavored liqueur. Bottles labeled Triple Sec are typically lower in quality and more affordable than Cointreau. It has a straightforward orange flavor. 

Frequently asked questions

What does a B52 shot taste like?

A B52 shot has a sweet and creamy flavor with hints of coffee and orange. The layering of the ingredients creates a unique taste experience.

Can I make variations of a B52 shot?

Yes, there are many variations of the B52 shot. Some popular options include the B53 (with Sambuca instead of Grand Marnier), the B54 (with Amaretto instead of Baileys), and the Flaming B52 (with a lit top layer).

Is it safe to flame a B-52?

Flaming cocktails should always be handled with caution. Make sure the shot glass is heat-resistant, and never leave a flaming drink unattended. If you’re unsure, it’s perfectly fine to enjoy a B-52 without flaming it: it tastes the same either way!

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Here’s how to make the B 52 cocktail, aka B52 shot! Layered Kahlua, Irish cream, and Grand Marnier make the perfect sip.

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Poured
  • Cuisine: Cocktails
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce* Kahlua (½ ounce for the shot)
  • 1 ounce Irish cream (½ ounce for the shot)
  • 1 ounce Grand Marnier (½ ounce for the shot)

Instructions

  1. Add the Kahlua to a glass or shot glass. Slowly add Irish cream by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
  2. Slowly add the Grand Marnier over the back of spoon, allowing it to layer on top. The smaller size of the shot glass makes a more visible Grand Marnier layer. If drinking as a cocktail, you’ll want to stir before sipping. Enjoy! 

Notes

*1 ounce = 2 tablespoons

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How to Boil Shrimp

Here’s how to boil shrimp: our step-by-step guide is perfect for shrimp cocktail and comes out tender and juicy every…

Here’s how to boil shrimp: our step-by-step guide is perfect for shrimp cocktail and comes out tender and juicy every time!

How to boil shrimp

Why boil shrimp when you can cook it on the stove in a flash? Turns out, boiled shrimp is effortless and satisfying, with sweet, briny flesh and a tender, delicate texture. The most popular way to use boiled shrimp is for shrimp cocktail, but you could boil it for any type of preparation.

The advantage of boiling? The shrimp keeps well at room temperature, making it perfect to sit out on a platter while entertaining. Wondering how to boil shrimp? Here’s our simple method for ensuring plump, juicy flesh.

How to long to boil shrimp

How long do you boil shrimp? The cook time is about 2 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. The timing varies based on the size of the shrimp and whether it is shell on. Most sizes of shelled shrimp cook in about 2 minutes, and shell on takes 1 minute or so longer.

Boiling shrimp with the shell on helps to lock in moisture. If using shell on shrimp, remove the shells after cooking them. You can also leave the tails on for shrimp cocktail.

How to boil shrimp: overview

The ingredients you’ll need to boil shrimp are 1 pound of large shrimp, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ lemon. Here’s what to do:

How to boil shrimp

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil with the salt and lemon. Add the shrimp and boil until they’re pink and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.

How to boil shrimp

Step 2: Remove the shrimp to an ice bath, which is a bowl of water and ice. This will stop the cooking immediately, leaving the shrimp perfectly tender. If you cooked the shrimp with the shell on, remove it. If desired, add more salt or lemon to taste.

Best type of shrimp for boiling

If you’re going to make shrimp cocktail, use large shrimp with the tail on for the best presentation. The shrimp pictured here are the size 16 to 20 count. We also like using medium shrimp, which are more bite sized.

We’d recommend boiling shrimp with the shell on for the best flavor, but tail on shrimp also works. It’s helpful to buy shrimp that has already been deveined. (If your shrimp are not deveined, here’s how to devein shrimp.)

Boiling frozen shrimp

Either fresh or frozen shrimp works for this recipe. While the shelf-life of fresh shrimp is only a few days, frozen shrimp lasts for several weeks: making it convenient for cooking. Frozen shrimp can be high quality and just as fresh as shrimp from the seafood counter. If you use frozen shrimp for this recipe, what’s the best way to defrost it? Here’s how to thaw shrimp:

  • Place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
  • Or on the day of serving, place the frozen shrimp into a bowl with cold water. Let a small trickle of cold water run into the bowl to keep the water moving. The shrimp should defrost in about 15 minutes.
Shrimp with shrimp cocktail sauce

Shrimp cocktail sauce recipe

If you’re looking for shrimp cocktail, we’ve got a great cocktail sauce! Shrimp cocktail is a great option as an appetizer recipe, perfect for celebrations like the holidays or New Year’s Eve. Go to our homemade shrimp cocktail recipe.

Want a shrimp boil recipe?

Of course, that’s a different thing altogether! The cooking method is the same, but a shrimp boil uses potatoes, corn and shrimp together in the same pot with spices (usually Old Bay seasoning).

Here’s our shrimp boil recipe you can use for parties, and a sheet pan shrimp boil we created for weeknight dinners. You can also make steamed shrimp, seasoned with Old Bay.

Frequently asked questions

What are the calories in boiled shrimp?

Shrimp are a low calorie food. One medium shrimp is 7 calories and 1 jumbo shrimp is 14 calories.

What are some tips for buying sustainable shrimp?

Look for wild-caught fish if possible. If you live in the US, look for US caught if you can. 90% of the seafood we eat in the US is imported. Imported seafood runs the risk of being overfished, caught under unfair labor practices, or farmed in environmentally harmful ways.

How your fish is caught matters. Look for hook and line as one example of a sustainable gear type. Bottom trawling is considered the most destructive and least sustainable method.

Dietary notes

This boiled shrimp recipe is pescatarian, gluten-free and dairy-free.

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Wondering how to boil shrimp? Boiling up a batch is perfect for shrimp cocktail and comes out tender and juicy every time.

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 pound
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiled
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large 16 to 20 count shrimp (we prefer tail-on and deveined)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 lemon
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Thaw the shrimp (place it in the refrigerator over night, or day of place it in a strainer and allow a steady stream of cold water to defrost it for about 15 minutes).
  2. Bring 12 cups of water to boil with the kosher salt and lemon juice from the ½ lemon.
  3. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook about 2 minutes (more or less time depending on size of shrimp), until bright pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and place it directly into the ice water bath to stop the cooking.
  5. Remove the shells from the shrimp, leaving the shell of the tail on. Discard the shells.
  6. Pat the shrimp dry, and sprinkle it with additional kosher salt and few squirts from lemon wedges. (If serving as shrimp cocktail, go to our Shrimp Cocktail recipe for the sauce.)

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Creamy Coconut Margarita

This coconut margarita recipe is the cocktail you didn’t know you were missing! It’s zingy and creamy, pairing lime and…

This coconut margarita recipe is the cocktail you didn’t know you were missing! It’s zingy and creamy, pairing lime and tequila with coconut.

Coconut margarita

Here’s a drink that’s creamy, cool, refreshing and an absolute must for any margarita lover. Alex and I have tasted over 30 fruity and margarita recipes, and this coconut margarita to the top. It’s not like any other margarita spin you’ve tried!

Coconut pairs perfectly with the zing of lime and bite of tequila. The best part? The toasted coconut drink rim gives you a crunchy, tropical infusion to each sip. We love all our margarita recipes, but this one—this one is special.

Ingredients in a coconut margarita

The margarita was invented in Mexico in the 1930’s, and today remains one of the most popular classic cocktails of all time. The Classic Margarita has just 3 ingredients: tequila, triple sec and lime juice. For the coconut spin, add cream of coconut for a creamy, tropical flair. It’s truly magnificent! Here are the ingredients you’ll need for a coconut margarita:

Buy cream of coconut, not coconut cream

The most important thing about this coconut margarita is getting the right coconut product. Buy cream of coconut, not coconut cream! A rule of thumb: opt for the squeeze bottle, not the can. What’s the difference?

  • Cream of coconut is a sweetened syrup used for cocktails made with coconut cream and sugar. It’s sold in squeeze bottles to make it easy to add to drinks. Cream of coconut is easy to find online or liquor stores (a popular brand is Coco Real).
  • Coconut cream is unsweetened: it’s thick with a strong coconut flavor, sold in cans next to the coconut milk. Coconut cream is made from chilling coconut milk and then skimming off the layer of cream that floats to the top.

Tip: To use up the bottle, try popular coconut cocktails like the Piña Colada, Painkiller, Chi Chi, Coconut Martini, or Bushwacker!

Coconut margarita recipe

Tips for the toasted coconut rim

The best part of this coconut margarita recipe is the toasted coconut rim! Drink rims are more than just visual: they add a crunch and pop of toasty flavor to each sip. Here’s what to know about making this tropical drink rim:

  • Toast the coconut. Here’s how to toast coconut, which accentuates the coconut flavor. Make sure to keep an eye on it: coconut can burn in a flash!
  • Use the cream of coconut to adhere the coconut. Alex had a stroke of genius with this drink: he used the cream of coconut to stick the coconut to the glass. It works like a charm!
  • Dip the rim in cream of coconut, then a plate of toasted coconut. You’ll just want the outer edge of the glass to be covered. It takes a little time, but it’s worth it for the flavor.

Make a pitcher for a crowd

Serving a crowd? Mix up a coconut margarita pitcher instead! A pitcher is more efficient because it makes 8 servings in just 5 minutes! You’ll mix 8 times the ingredients with 3 large handfuls of ice in a pitcher. The ice is important because it dilutes the drink and simulates shaking in a cocktail shaker.

Frequently asked questions

What if you accidentally buy coconut cream?

You can save your coconut margarita if you buy the wrong one. Here’s what to do: Use ½ ounce coconut cream and ½ ounce simple syrup in place of the 1 ounce cream of coconut.

What type of tequila is best for a coconut margarita?

A good quality blanco tequila works best. Blanco tequila has a clean, crisp flavor that lets the other ingredients shine.

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This coconut margarita recipe is the cocktail you didn’t know you were missing! It’s zingy and creamy, pairing lime and tequila with coconut. 

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Cocktails
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • Sweetened shredded coconut, for the rim
  • 2 ounces tequila blanco
  • ½ ounce triple sec (or Cointreau)
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce cream of coconut (not coconut cream — see Notes)
  • Ice, for serving (try clear ice)

Instructions

  1. Toast the coconut. Remove it from the heat and place it in a single layer on a plate. 
  2. Add a bit of extra cream of coconut to a separate plate and dip the edge of the rim of the glass into it. Then dip the rim into the plate of toasted coconut.
  3. Place the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and cream of coconut in a cocktail shaker and add one handful ice. Shake until cold. Strain the margarita into the glass with the coconut rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.
  4. For a pitcher: add 2 cups tequila, ½ cup triple sec, ½ cup lime juice, and 1 cup cream of coconut to a pitcher. Add 3 handfuls ice and stir. 

Notes

*You can save your coconut margarita if you accidentally buy coconut cream. Here’s what to do: Use ½ ounce coconut cream and ½ ounce simple syrup in place of the 1 ounce cream of coconut.

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Apple Cider Sangria

Here’s the ideal fall cocktail: apple cider sangria! This cozy drink pairs apple cider with red wine, orange and cinnamon.…

Here’s the ideal fall cocktail: apple cider sangria! This cozy drink pairs apple cider with red wine, orange and cinnamon. You’ll be amazed by how it tastes cozy and refreshing all at once.

Fall sangria recipe

Why we love this recipe

When the air gets a chill and you start pulling on chunky knit sweaters…guess what? You don’t have to stop drinking sangria! Yes, red sangria and white sangria are usually reserved for summer months. But there are creative spins on this Spanish drink so that you can drink it all year long.

Try this apple cider sangria! It pairs the cozy flavors of fall with dry red wine to make a Spanish-style autumnal spin on this drink. Add a hint of apple cider, and it’s a flavor-packed drink that is the best for fall parties!

Ingredients for apple cider sangria

This apple cider sangria is not a traditional Spanish recipe—it simply takes elements of the classic way to make this drink. I lived in Spain in university and in the process fell in love with its cuisine. I fully believe in the traditional Spanish way to make sangria: American versions are much too sweet!

Sangría is a wine punch that originates from Spain. The classic version is made with red wine and chopped fruit, and often orange juice or brandy. In Spain white sangria is also popular, and there are a myriad of other not-so-traditional spins like rosé sangria, watermelon sangria, etc. This apple cider sangria is a creative variation, but it’s solidly inspired by the Spanish way to make it. Here are the ingredients in this apple cider sangria:

  • Fruit: apple, pear, orange
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Dry red wine
  • Apple cider or sparkling apple cider
How to make apple cider sangria

Best wine to use for apple cider sangria

All you need is a bottle of dry red wine for this apple cider sangria! Any dry red will do, of course! Some of the best varietals for this type of sangria are:

  • Rioja Tempranillo
  • Garnacha (Grenache grown in Spain)
  • Malbec
  • Pinot Noir

How to make sangria…the Spanish way

The way we make all of our sangria recipes is a method is inspired by our favorite Spanish chef, Jose Andres. Chef Andres is from Spain and started many successful restaurants here in the US. The “Spanish” way to make this apple cider sangria is this:

  • Macerate fruit for 1 hour: Mix the sangria fruit with sugar and cinnamon, and let it stand at room temperature and break down. This helps the fruit flavors permeate the wine even more.
  • Add liquids: Add the red wine.
  • Serve with apple cider: When serving, pour half the glass with apple cider and half with the red wine mixture.
Apple cider sangria

Variation: sparkling apple cider

There’s a non-Spanish spin to this apple cider sangria, but it’s a tasty way to enhance the cider flavor! Here’s what to know:

  • Pour half of the glass cider, then half red wine (or mix in a pitcher!). This makes for a beautiful two-toned drink. If you’re serving for a crowd, you can simply combine the cider with the red wine in a large pitcher.
  • Sparkling apple cider adds lightness and bubbles. It’s traditional in Spain to serve sangria with soda water: sparkling apple cider mimics the fizziness.

Don’t forget to eat the fruit

A fun part about this apple cider sangria is that you don’t have to let the fruit go to waste! When you serve it, you can also provide skewers for your guests. Then you can eat the wine-soaked fruit from your drink using the skewers! It’s a nice “dessert” or palate refresher after a meal.

Apple cider sangria recipe

More sangria variations

There are lots of types of sangria outside of this apple cider sangria: one for every occasion and season! Here are some of our favorites:

More fall drinks

Go for Mulled Wine, Mulled Cider or Hot Apple Cider to keep things warm and cozy. Or try our Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail or Apple Cider Mimosa for cocktails with an apple cider spin. See all of our fall drinks, here!

Dietary notes

This apple cider sangria recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of apples should I use for my apple cider sangria?

Any crisp eating apple will work beautifully! Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith are all great choices. You can even use a mix of varieties for more complex flavor.

What are some good garnishes for apple cider sangria?

Cinnamon sticks are a classic choice! Star anise, thin apple slices, and fresh cranberries also make lovely garnishes.

Can I use a different type of wine?

You can use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio if you prefer, you can use other whites like Sauvignon Blanc or even a dry rosé. Just avoid anything too sweet, as the apple cider already adds sweetness.

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Apple Cider Sangria

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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10
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Here’s the ideal fall cocktail: apple cider sangria! This cozy drink pairs apple cider with red wine, orange and cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • 1 apple
  • 1 pear
  • 1/2 orange
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine, such as Rioja
  • 1 750 ml bottle sparkling cider or apple cider
  • Optional garnishes: Cinnamon stick, rosemary sprig, remaining orange slices

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the apple, pear, and orange. Place them into a medium bowl and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Transfer to a large pitcher. Allow to stand for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Pour in the red wine. Stir and refrigerate for 1 hour, or as long as 4 hours. (Don’t go beyond 4 hours or the fruit texture starts to degrade.)
  3. To serve, fill a glass with ice. Fill halfway with sparkling apple cider or apple cider, then halfway with red wine mixture (or you can pour them both together in a pitcher). Garnish with cinnamon stick, rosemary or orange slices. When you’ve polished off the sangria, you can snack on the sweetened fruit.
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Stirred
  • Cuisine: Cocktail
  • Diet: Vegan

5-minute Salted Caramel

Salted Caramel is the perfect sauce for ice cream, cakes or pies. With just 5 ingredients it’s done in 5 minutes and it’s an easy caramel sauce that is absolutely spoon-worthy. The BEST part about this recipe is how easy it is. There’s no guesswork – it works every time! Caramel is one of the…

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Salted Caramel is the perfect sauce for ice cream, cakes or pies. With just 5 ingredients it’s done in 5 minutes and it’s an easy caramel sauce that is absolutely spoon-worthy. The BEST part about this recipe is how easy it is. There’s no guesswork – it works every time!

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Caramel is one of the fall flavors I look forward to every year. I love adding caramel to apple strudel and cheesecake as well as serving it over ice cream. I’ve made caramel before (cinnamon and pumpkin flavors) but those are somewhat labor intensive.

If you’re looking for an easy caramel recipe that takes no time to make and has just 5 simple ingredients, then this is the easy caramel recipe for you. It’s perfect for pouring over ice cream OR using in any caramel dessert. Plus it takes just 5 minutes to make and you don’t need a candy thermometer or heavy cream!

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5 Ingredients Needed

  • Brown Sugar: I know traditionally caramel is made with granulated sugar but I love the richness that brown sugar adds.
  • Unsalted Butter: If you’re using salted butter you can reduce the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Milk: Whole milk is best – the lower the fat content the thinner the caramel will be.
  • Vanilla extract: Only buy PURE vanilla extract.
  • Salt: All caramel needs salt – regardless of if it’s salted caramel or not. This recipe just has a little extra to make the salt a bit more prominent.

How much salt goes in Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce?

I recommend starting with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt or kosher salt. You can use regular table salt, but I prefer kosher or sea salt (regular or maldon). Once the caramel has cooled a bit you can taste the salted caramel sauce and add more salt to your preference.

How To Make Salted Caramel Sauce

  1. Simply melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk with a wooden spoon or whisk.
  2. Boil for 2 minutes: the important part is waiting to set the clock until it’s BOILING. Simmering doesn’t count as boiling, so once it’s bubbling all the way through, then set your timer. The sauce will be a nice amber color.
  3. Add the vanilla and salt, pour into a glass jar or airtight container, and let cool.
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How to use Salted Caramel

Salted Caramel is good in SO MANY THINGS! Here are a few of my favorite ways to use it:

Caramel Sauce Variations

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Expert Tips

  • Once it’s cooked you should cool the salted caramel for about 10 minutes before using it on ice cream, so it doesn’t melt it.
  • You can also let it cool in a jar or bottle and store it to use over the week. It’s a creamy caramel sauce that’s thin enough to pour but thick enough that it’s not runny.
  • It’s important to wait to set your timer until the mixture is fully boiling (not simmering).
  • The caramel is thin when hot, thicker but pourable when room temperature, and firm when cold. To thin cold caramel, simply warm in the microwave or on the stove.

How to Store Caramel

It’s best to store this in the refrigerator if you’re not using it all the day it’s made. However, it will solidify in the refrigerator but that’s okay!

To thin, just heat it slowly in the microwave (just a few seconds, stir, then heat more).

Thick from the fridge it’s perfect to add to cupcakes as a filling!

FAQs

Why do you use brown sugar? Isn’t that butterscotch?

Technically I guess it’s butterscotch when it has brown sugar – but I prefer brown sugar caramel. I find it is more flavorful and much easier to make. This recipe doesn’t need as much babysitting as regular caramel with white sugar.

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5-minute Salted Caramel Recipe

5-minute salted caramel sauce has just 5 ingredients and is the perfect ice cream topping or caramel sauce for cake or pie!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 109kcal
Author Dorothy Kern
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter , cubed
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (59ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt (more to taste)

Instructions

  • Place butter in a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and milk and turn heat to medium. Stir constantly until the mixture boils. Boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. (Once it cools a bit, you can add more salt to taste.)
  • Pour into jar. Let cool slightly before using. Cover. Store in refrigerator if not using the day it's made.
  • If mixture separates as it cools, just stir it up or shake it.
  • If it becomes to thick to pour after chilling, you can heat it in the microwave for a few seconds and stir.

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Notes

  • You can use whole milk, 2% or nonfat but whole milk is best. Because this recipe doesn’t use heavy cream you can also use nondairy milk, but the caramel might be thinner.
  • Make sure to start the clock once it’s BOILING. That means big bubbles all over the pan, not little bubbles around the edge (that’s simmering).
 
Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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Classic Hummus Recipe

Make our favorite hummus recipe to whip up this creamy, flavorful dip at home! Discover how to make this Middle…

Make our favorite hummus recipe to whip up this creamy, flavorful dip at home! Discover how to make this Middle Eastern dip, including the classic hummus ingredients, ways to serve it, our special tricks, and more.

Hummus recipe

Why we love this recipe

A big pile of creamy, savory, garlicky hummus is essential when it comes to snacking, in our opinion! Hummus is basically it’s own food group, these days. But Alex and I have found store-bought hummus can be expensive and not taste so great.

So when we have time, we love to whip up a batch of chickpea dip at home! This our family favorite hummus recipe that has stood the test of time. It’s simple to make and has pure, lemony garlicky flavor. As two cookbook authors, we’ve tested this recipe to perfection: it’s our go-to for snacks, lunches, and parties. Give it a try: we hope you love it as much as we do!

Hummus ingredients

The key ingredients for any hummus recipe is chickpeas and tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds. From there, hummus can be made with any number of ingredients.

The classic flavorings are garlic, lemon juice, and salt. For our hummus recipe, we like adding in cumin to bring in additional savory notes, but it’s optional. Some hummus recipes have olive oil and some do not. We’ve found this recipe tastes great without it, so our recipe doesn’t require this ingredient.

In addition to the ingredients listed above, this hummus recipe uses aquafaba, the liquid form the chickpea can, to make it creamy. This is our trick to the best fluffy, creamy hummus! You don’t have to buy anything extra, so you technically need only 5 hummus ingredients (without the optional cumin!).

Hummus Ingredients

Tips for this hummus recipe

If you’ve got 5 minutes and a food processor, this recipe tastes great and is potentially cheaper than many purchased brands. Plus, it’s also fun to whip up knowing that you made it with your bare hands. Here are a few tricks:

  • Use a food processor. A food processor makes the best hummus because it’s too thick to make in a blender..
  • Use aquafaba to make a creamy texture. The thick liquid from the chickpea is called aquafaba (you can also use it as a vegan replacement for eggs in some recipes). Here, it gives the hummus a creamy, smooth body.
  • Blend the garlic with the lemon juice first. This helps to mellow the garlic flavor a bit.

Hummus without tahini

Don’t have tahini? No problem! We’ve got a special variation just for you. This Hummus without Tahini is delicious spin with a secret ingredient in place of tahini.

Variations on hummus recipes

Check out our classic homemade hummus recipe below! Or try one of the recipes below:

Black Bean HummusBlack Bean HummusChocolate HummusChocolate HummusBeet hummusBeet HummusGreen HummusGreen HummusHummus without tahiniHummus Without Tahini

Ways to eat hummus

There are so many ways to eat this hummus recipe! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Veggie dip with carrots, celery, cucumber slices, bell pepper, radishes, snap or snow peas, broccoli, and more
  • Dip for bread or chips like pita bread, pita chips, flatbread, pretzel chips, bagel chips, crackers, or crostini
  • Layered dip like Loaded Hummus Dip, topped with veggies and feta cheese
  • Bowl meals like this quick Hummus Bowl, served in a bowl with veggies, olives, and rice, orzo or couscous
  • Sandwiches like this Hummus Sandwich, spread on bread and layered with vegetables
  • Hummus roll ups or wraps, spread inside a sandwich wrap instead of mayo

Dietary notes

This hummus recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze hummus?

Yes, you can. Simply freeze in an airtight container, leaving room for the hummus to expand (and drizzle a little olive oil on top). Here’s How to Freeze Hummus.

Is hummus gluten free? Is hummus vegan? Is hummus keto?

Yes, homemade hummus is gluten free and vegan.

No, hummus is not keto friendly.

How many calories in hummus?

A serving of ¼ cup of hummus is approximately 160 calories.

Does hummus have to be refrigerated?

Yes, store hummus in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

How long does hummus last? Does hummus go bad?

Hummus lasts for up to 5 days refrigerated. Hummus does go bad; it can become moldy if stored longer than 5 days.

Does hummus have protein?

Yes, hummus is a great source of plant-based protein! A ¼ cup serving of hummus has 7 grams of protein or 14% of your daily protein intake.

Where is hummus in the grocery store?

It’s different in every grocery store, but hummus is in the refrigerated section, usually near the produce.

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Classic Hummus Recipe (5 Ingredients)

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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 ½ cups (12 ounces)
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What’s in hummus? Here are all the typical hummus ingredients so that you can make it at home. It’s one of our top recipes for healthy snacks!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • 1 15-­ounce can chickpeas, plus the can liquid (aquafaba)
  • 1 large lemon (3 tablespoons to ¼ cup lemon juice)
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the garlic. Drain the chickpeas into a liquid measuring cup. Juice the lemon.
  2. Add the garlic and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the tahini, kosher salt, and 4 tablespoons liquid from the chickpea can (aquafaba). Puree for 30 to 1 minute, then scrape down the bowl.
  3. Add the chickpeas, cumin and salt and blend again, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons more aquafaba until it becomes smooth. Puree for 1 to 2 minutes to come to a creamy consistency.
  4. Top the hummus a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with veggies, pita bread, or pita chips. Store refrigerated for 5 days.
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegan

No-Bake Sushi Casserole

This Sushi Casserole is everything you love about avocado cucumber sushi rolls made into casserole form. Tangy sushi rice, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and a umami-rich furikake topping that ties everything together. Get ready to satisfy that sushi craving!

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This Sushi Casserole is everything you love about avocado cucumber sushi rolls made into casserole form. Tangy sushi rice, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and a umami-rich furikake topping that ties everything together. Get ready to satisfy that sushi craving!

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Vegan casseroles are some of our favorite weeknight dinners to make. They’re quick, often use simple pantry staples, require little hands-on time, and can feed a hungry crowd!

 And while you’ve likely had a more classic casserole dish, like Eggplant Parmesan, a Broccoli & Rice Casserole, or our incredible Loaded Baked Potato Casserole, this deconstructed sushi roll is easily one of our all-time favorites.

It’s a Sweet Simple Mom original and inspired by the sushi casserole we used to make growing up. My mom realized how eat it would be to veganize our childhood favorite, and since then, has been sharing this no-bake recipe with our friends and family at potlucks, parties, and more. 

It’s a repeat recipe that’s always a hit amongst everyone, vegan or not. If you’ve tried our deconstructed sushi bowls or sushi donuts, you have to try this easy casserole!

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Ingredients You’ll Need 

  • Sushi rice: The foundation of our easy sushi “bake” recipe (and any vegan sushi roll!). Unlike long-grain rice like jasmine rice, classic sushi rice sticks and clumps together when cooked, making it an ideal base for this sushi casserole. We love to use the Lundberg Sushi Rice OR the Lotus Foods Jade Pearl Rice. If needed, opt for another type of short grain rice of choice.
  • Seasoned rice vinegar: Adds a subtle tang and sweetness to the rice and enhances the overall stickiness. This helps the rice hold its shape when sliced into individual servings. Sushi vinegar is a good substitute.
  • Avocado: Adds creaminess and richness, balancing the crunch in the vegetables and tanginess in the rice. 
  • Fresh vegetables: We like to use fresh carrots and Persion cucumbers for their added freshness and crunch. Feel free to swap in your favorite sushi veggies!
  • Furikake: A Japanese seasoning mix that adds a boost of umami and a slight crunch. We recommend trying our homemade furikake, made from toasted nori seaweed sheets, sesame seeds, coarse salt, and a pinch of sugar. Or, if you prefer store-bought, ensure it’s vegan by avoiding furikake made with with bonito flakes (made from tuna).

Casserole Add-Ins

The best part of making a homemade sushi casserole is you can customize it to include your favorite sushi ingredients. Load up your sushi casserole with your favorite sushi flavors by adding one or more of these add-in ideas:

  • Tofu “Spam”: Make this sushi casserole a spin on our Tofu Musubi recipe by layering slices of our homemade tofu spam on top of the sushi rice.
  • Smoky tofu: Similar to the “spam” musubi, our smoked tofu adds a boost of smoky flavor.
  • Vegan cream cheese: Adds a rich, creamy layer, similar to the flavor of a Philadelphia sushi roll. Use a store-bought vegan cream cheese, or try our homemade vegan cream cheese. 
  • Spicy mayo: Made with a mixture of vegan mayonnaise (or vegan kewpie mayonnaise) and sriracha, spicy mayo drizzled on top is a great final addition. 
  • Vegan Lox: Layer on our Carrot Lox for a spin on lox nigiri or a lox and avocado roll. Pair it with our vegan cream cheese for the ultimate recipe! 
  • Soy sauce: A splash of soy sauce can boost the umami flavor and saltiness. Drizzle it on right before eating or serve on the side with wasabi and pickled ginger for dipping. 
  • Green onions: Adds a fresh, mild onion flavor.
  • Vegan unagi: Try this incredible Vegan Unagi Recipe complete with a homemade eel sauce!

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How to Make Homemade Furikake Seasoning

  1. Blend ingredients. Put all ingredients except the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor and pulse until a coarse meal is formed.
  2. Mix and store. Pour the blended contents into a large bowl, mix in the sesame seeds, and transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

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How to Make this No-Bake Sushi Casserole

  1. Rinse the rice. Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Transfer it to a rice cooker or pot and add the appropriate amount of water as per your packaging instructions. Soak the rinsed rice in the water for 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Cook the rice. If using a rice cooker, set it to cook. For stovetop cooking, bring the soaked rice to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, then remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes without lifting the lid. Fluff the warm rice with a fork once done.
  3. Season the rice. Once the rice has cooled to room temperature, mix in the seasoned rice vinegar, adding more to taste if desired.
  4. Prepare the base. Press the cooked rice into the bottom of your baking dish and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of furikake.
  5. Layer vegetables. Evenly layer the julienned carrots and then the sliced cucumbers on top of the rice.
  6. Add avocado. Score the avocado halves, then using a spoon, scoop the avocado onto the casserole. Spread with a spatula to create an even, smooth layer. Sprinklethe top of the sushi “bake” with remaining furikake.
  7. Serve. Slice the sushi casserole like a lasagna and serve with a side of nori sheets and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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Serving Suggestions 

We like to eat this sushi casserole with our hands. Grab the sheet of nori (seaweed snack sheets are great for this!), then using your hands or a spoon, scoop the casserole into the nori sheet and dig in! 

This casserole can be enjoyed as a main dish, side dish, or even a hearty afternoon snack! 

We like to enjoy it as a main, alongside a bowl of Miso Soup and steamed edamame. It’s also delicious with a simple green salad dressed with our Ginger Miso Dressing.

Storage Instructions

This casserole is best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. To keep the rice as moist as possible, store directly in the casserole dish tightly covered with plastic wrap, or transfer individual slices to an airtight container. 

Freezing is not recommended as it would negatively affect the texture of the fresh vegetables and avocado. 

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No-Bake Sushi Casserole

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  • Author: Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
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This Sushi Casserole is everything you love about avocado cucumber sushi rolls made into casserole form. Tangy sushi rice, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and a umami-rich furikake topping that ties everything together. Get ready to satisfy that sushi craving!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice*
  • 1–2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 large Hass avocados or 4 small
  • 1 medium carrots, shredded
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers, cut into small matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup furikake + more as desired, storebought or homemade (recipe below)
  • 9x11” glass baking dish (or dish of choice)

Homemade Furikake

  • 2 sheets toasted nori seaweed
  • 1/4 cup toasted white and/or black sesame seeds (or a mix of both)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or sugar of choice

Serve with (optional)

  • Small or large sheets of nori*
  • Soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Transfer it to a rice cooker or pot and add in the appropriate amount of water depending on your packaging directions (we used 3 cups). Soak the rinsed rice in the water for 30 minutes before cooking. If you are using a rice cooker, set it to cook (set it to “sweet rice” if you have the option). If you are cooking it on the stovetop, bring the soaked rice to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes and then remove the pot from heat (do not remove the lid) for 10 minutes. Once set, uncover and fluff with a fork.
  2. Once cooled, mix in the seasoned rice vinegar, adding more as desired to taste.
  3. Press the rice into the bottom of the baking dish and then sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of furikake.
  4. Evenly layer on the julienned carrots followed by the sliced cucumbers. Lastly, add the avocado on top as desired. What we like to do is score the avocado into thin squares, scoop the whole avocado out onto the casserole and spread it over with a spatula to get a flat and smooth layer. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of furikake on top + more as desired.
  5. Slice the sushi casserole as you would a lasagna and serve with a side of nori. We like to eat this casserole with our hands, as you would sushi! Grab the nori sheet, and using either your hands or a spoon, scoop off a piece of the casserole into the nori sheet and dig in!

Homemade Furikake

  1. Put all ingredients except the sesame seeds in a blender/food processor and pulse until a coarse meal is formed (you still want each ingredient to be visible).
  2. Pour the blended contents into a large bowl and mix in the sesame seeds. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in a cool and dry place.

Notes

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Sandwich Kabobs

Make party appetizers fun and easy with these delicious Sandwiches on a Stick! Perfect for grab-and-go, Sandwich Kabobs feature all your favorite sandwich ingredients in a convenient kabob skewer. You’re in control! Feel free to make these vegeta…

Make party appetizers fun and easy with these delicious Sandwiches on a Stick! Perfect for grab-and-go, Sandwich Kabobs feature all your favorite sandwich ingredients in a convenient kabob skewer. You’re in control! Feel free to make these vegetarian-only options as well. Ingredients: How to make Sandwich Kabobs Prepare the Ingredients: Assemble the Skewers: Serving Suggestions:...

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