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January 14, 2023

20 Best Dessert Bar Recipes for Sharing with a Crowd

Bake one of these big-batch desserts today!

Dessert bars are usually brownie-like, but they can be crunchy, gooey, and even filled with ice cream too! These easy dessert recipes are made for sharing and are easy to transport to any event. Try out these yummy recipes for your next large gathering. We’re sharing classic scotcheroo bars, lemon bars, gooey butter bars, and more.

Lemon Bars

Tart and tangy lemon bars are a great fit for summer cookouts. The flaky bottom crust on these dessert bars is super simple, and it’s the best supporting player for the gooey, citrus-packed filling. Top with a dusting of powdered sugar for a little extra sweetness.

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Cannoli Bars

Skip the fuss of frying cannoli shells and turn them into dessert bars instead! This recipe uses a graham cracker crust to mimic the signature crunch of a cannoli, paired with paired with a creamy mascarpone and ricotta topping. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and powdered sugar on top for an irresistible finish.

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Dutch Letter Bars

Dutch letter pastries are usually filled with almond paste, and became a Midwest favorite after being brought to the area by Dutch immigrants. This version turns the typical S-shape pastry into a delicious dessert bar. While it has the classic almond flavor, this variation is made a little sweeter with raspberry jam.

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Gooey Butter Bars

Like their name suggests, these dessert bars have a sweet, deliciously gooey center. They have a yummy, rich, buttery flavor, but you can also dress them up with any toppings you want. This recipe uses fresh strawberries, honey, and ginger, but any fresh fruit would make a tasty topper.

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Copycat Musketeer Bars

Craving a candy bar? This copycat recipe turns an all-time favorite chocolate bar into the best dessert bars. Chocolate wafer cookies add a little crunch, while chocolate, malt powder, butter, and marshmallow crème make up the irresistible fluffy filling.

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Toffee-Pumpkin Pie Bars

These pumpkin dessert bars are a must-make for fall. They have all the traditional ingredients you’d expect—canned pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, pecans—but elevated with a few extra add-ins. The ginger-crumb crust and toffee pieces on top help take plain pumpkin bars to the next level.

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Limoncello Cheesecake Bars

No need to worry about the top of this cheesecake cracking—cutting it into dessert bars takes all the pressure off. Start with a classic graham cracker crust, then fill it in with luscious cheesecake flavored with limoncello. Topping with candied lemon slices is up to you, but it adds a delicious burst of citrus and makes the finished bars oh-so pretty.

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Pistachio Gelato Brownie Bars

Part dessert bar, part brownie, and part ice cream bar, there’s no way this recipe can be anything but a hit. Speed up the process (and cut down on the ingredient list) by using a brownie mix as the base. Then, sandwich in pistachio gelato, chocolate syrup, and chopped pistachios for a sweet, crunchy, chocolatey dream.

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Marbled Pumpkin-Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

When you can’t decide between chocolate, vanilla, and pumpkin, make all three! This gorgeous dessert bar recipe combines smooth chocolate and cream cheese with cinnamon-spiced pumpkin bars. To create a stunning marbled effect, alternate spooning the chocolate and cream cheese over the pumpkin batter, then use a knife to gently swirl together.

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No-Bake Irish Cream Pudding Bars

Smooth, creamy, chocolatey no-bake dessert bars are one of the easiest (and tastiest!) treats you can make. Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies make a crunchy crust, decadent Irish cream liqueur teams up with vanilla pudding for the center, and melted chocolate adds just the right amount of bittersweet flavor. Just layer everything together, chill in the fridge, and serve.

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Apple-Brown Butter Bars

Satisfy apple pie cravings without the work of perfecting a crust. These dessert bars have a sugar, flour, and almond base that creates amazing flavor without rolling out dough. Top with a filling made from sliced apples, apple jelly, and cream, plus a brush of brown butter for added richness.

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Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Ganache

If you can’t get enough of chocolate and peanut butter, this dessert bar recipe was made with you in mind. It starts with a layer of chocolatey devils food cake, then gets topped with a light and fluffy layer of peanut butter with chopped peanuts. Pour a decadent chocolate ganache on top to mimic the chocolate covering your favorite candy cups.

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Banana Bars with Butter-Rum Frosting

Almost like banana cake but a lot easier to share, this dessert bar recipes is a great way to use up those brown bananas. The base of these bars is a little bit like an ultra-light and fluffy banana bread. Then, top it off with a generous spread of butter-rum frosting, and extra banana slices.

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Carrot and Zucchini Bars

Turn extra garden goodies into a sweet treat! These dessert bars combine zucchini bread and carrot cake into one yummy, shareable summer recipe. But the real star of the show might be the citrus-cream cheese frosting (flavor it with lemon or orange peel—your choice).

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Linzer Bars

These dessert bars are a twist on traditional Austrian linzer tortes, shortbread pastries topped with fruit preserves, sliced nuts, and a lattice design. This recipe keeps the shortbread base and flavors it with raspberry jam and sliced almonds. Instead of a lattice, finish with a drizzle of almond glaze (although you could pipe it in a lattice if you wanted!).

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Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Bars

This recipe is for the classic, brownie-like dessert bar. A full cup of brown sugar is key for getting the chewy texture just right, and a layer of sweetened condensed milk and chocolate in the center helps make them nice and gooey, too. These bars will also freeze for up to 3 months, so they’re great to make and save for an occasion when you need a last-minute dessert.

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Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars

Make dessert bars everyone can enjoy. This gluten-free recipe will appeal to most, especially since it’s loaded with mini chocolate chips and chocolate-covered caramel candies. Plus, everything gets mixed up in one bowl, so it’s one of the easiest dessert bars you can make!

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Caramel Coconut Cookie Bars

No matter what season it is, you can always turn to these caramel coconut dessert bars. A copycat of a popular Girl Scout cookie, these bars combine dulce de leche, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips with a cookie crust. The recipe makes 24, so there’s plenty to share (or plenty to save for later).

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Scotcheroos

The ultimate Midwestern dessert bar is right here. Gooey, crunchy scotcheroos mix rice cereal with peanut butter for the tastiest combo of sticky and sweet. Top with a super simple “frosting” made from semisweet chocolate and butterscotch chips, and these yummy bars are ready to share.

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Chocolate Revel Bars

An all-time favorite dessert bar recipe, these bars have layers of chocolate and crunchy oatmeal. The chocolate layer stays nice and gooey, while the oat mixture sits in dots on top. This recipe makes a whopping 75 bars, so it’s a great choice for a big family gathering or neighborhood potluck.

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January 14, 2023

The 30 BEST Mardi Gras Recipes

Mardi Gras… That annual Carnival celebration is one of the famous in the world. Celebrated in a number of countries, it is now most associated with the wild parties on the streets of New Orleans.

To help you celebrate, we’ve compiled this list of great Mardi Gras Recipes to cook in your own kitchen.

Here you’ll find everything from fun appetizers to festive mains, cool cocktails to tasty desserts.

Go through this list of amazing Mardi Gras recipes, and put on the best celebration ever!

Ya-Ka-Mein… Never heard of it? Well, you’re not alone. It is one of New Orleans’s best-kept secrets.

Famous for curing hangovers, this noodle soup with Asian origins is a must the next day!

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Beans and rice are a staple cheap dinner option. This Louisiana style red beans and rice recipes takes the flavors to a whole new level!

One of the most famous dishes out of New Orleans, you’ll find plenty of people chowing down on it during Mardi Gras.

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This Shrimp Creole with Andouille Sausage is a flavor bomb! Plump shrimp and hearty sausage in a great Creole seasoned tomato sauce.

If you’re a fan of New Orleans style food like us, this one is a must try!

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4. Mardi Gras Special – Grillades and Grits

This one is special to many when Mardi Gras is around… Grillades ‘n’ Grits, a Creole delight.

Tender medallions of meat are simmered in a tomato based gravy and served over creamy, cheesy grits. This is one of our favorite Mardi Gras recipes!

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Jambalaya Soup! This hearty soup is boldly flavored with great Creole seasoning and is loaded with meats and veggies.

It’s a soupified version of Louisiana’s most famous dish!

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These are nowhere near what you would think BBQ shrimp would taste like. They’re called BBQ shrimp, but actually have nothing to do with a BBQ.

Delicious, plump gulf shrimp are cooked in a rich, buttery sauce spiked with Cajun seasoning. All you need is warm crusty bread to mop up this dish in minutes… Delicious!

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Cochon de Lait is a delicious pulled pork recipe from Louisiana. Traditionally, it was an all day pig roast event for a crowd.

This recipe shows you the crockpot method and instant pot methods. The end result is succulent Cajun deliciousness…

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Dirty Rice is a famous dish in Creole and Cajun cuisines. White rice gets a “dirty” color from bits of meat and a generous dose of seasonings.

It’s a super delicious recipe that’s packed with flavor. And although it’s usually served as a side dish, we love it as a main.

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Good Creole Seasoning is essential if you want to make authentic NoLa style food. This recipe for homemade Creole seasoning is the best!

Skip the store bought stuff, this is much better.

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Jambalaya Pasta, aka Pastalaya, is a super tasty dish featuring shrimp, chicken and sausage smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce full of Louisiana flavors.

This is seriously one of the most delicious pasta dishes you will ever eat.

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Give your corn a Louisiana style makeover with this Cajun Maque Choux!

Corn is sautéed in bacon grease with Cajun or Creole seasoning, along with other flavor enhancers. It’s so good!

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Eggs Cochon – Meet this amazing benedict variation out of New Orleans…

A fluffy buttermilk biscuit topped with Cajun pulled pork, a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. It’s one of the best Mardi Gras foods you’ll ever eat!

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This creamy Creole Coleslaw is an amped up version of that cookout classic side dish.

The addition of some special flavor enhancers takes this slaw to top notch!

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14. Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits is a southern classic, and can be found on seafood restaurant menus all over New Orleans.

It’s pure comfort food, and one of our favorite Mardi Gras recipes!

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If you need a perfect dipping sauce for you fried seafood, or spread for those piled-high po boy’s, here it is!

This Louisiana style remoulade is a flavor packed condiment that will make you forget all about tartar sauce.

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This recipe is a famous appetizer in New Orleans. Plump boiled shrimp drenched in a creamy, tangy and slightly spicy remoulade sauce.

This is a New Orleans classic that never gets old. If you like shrimp, then you are going to love our Shrimp Remoulade…

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17. Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich

Po’ boy… New Orleans’ most famous sandwich. That over stuffed sandwich on flaky French bread with fixings of your choice… Mmm.

Our go to Po’ boy is mostly the one overflowing with a ridiculous amount of perfectly fried shrimp with Cajun flavorings. It’s an essential Mardi Gras food!

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Gumbo, a traditional Creole specialty from Louisiana. A classic blend of meat and seafood and the holy trinity of vegetables along with Creole spices and herbs.

This would take a few hours, simmering in its goodness, but the wait would be well worth it when you get to sip your first spoonful.

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Oysters Rockefeller is an elegant seafood dish commonly associated with fancy restaurants. It’s loaded with butter, garlic, spinach and herbs.

Another New Orleans invent since 1889. It’s one of the can’t-miss Mardi Gras recipes.

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If you’ve never had a beignet, you’re in for a real treat. These famous New Orleans creations are like freshly cooked doughnuts without the hole, and loaded up with powdered sugar.

It wouldn’t be a proper Mardi Gras if you didn’t eat a few of these goodies!

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Crawfish are one of the unique highlights of Louisiana cuisine. The most popular way to eat them is a crawfish boil.

The crawfish are cooked with corn, red potato and smoked sausage, and plenty of Cajun seasonings. Chow down!

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Add a pop and vibrancy to anything and everything for your taste buds. This mustard is irresistible… the Creole way!

It may become your new favorite condiment.

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23. Muffuletta Sandwich

The Muffaletta Sandwich is a real New Orleans specialty. It’s loaded full of olive salad, cheese, and a variety of meats, all on a loaf of Italian bread.

It’s huge, so be sure to share!

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A signature sweet of New Orleans, Pralines are unique candied treats adored by natives and visitors alike.

They are kinda like fudge, made with candied pecans and melt deliciously in your mouth.

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Crawfish Étouffée is a delicious dish of sweet and meaty crawfish served up in a rich and flavorful gravy that is made from a quick roux.

So comforting over some warm rice, it’s one of the very best Mardi Gras recipes.

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Give your crab cakes a Cajun makeover with this amazing recipe! They’re spicier than Maryland style, and breaded before frying.

Give this amazing recipe a try, you’re going to love it!

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Imagine a tender, succulent fish fillet coated in Cajun spices and then seared on a hot pan with tons of butter… that’s blackened redfish.

It’s a staple in NoLa seafood restaurants, and now you can make it in your own kitchen!

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A Louisiana classic, this fried gator tail is a Cajun delicacy. If you have an adventuresome palate, you’ve gotta try it!

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It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without some beverages, and this one is iconic.

Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans! Cognac, whiskey and absinthe make up this famous drink that tastes like no other.

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We’re wrapping up this list of Mardi Gras recipes with the famous king cake. It’s a true Mardi Gras tradition!

This sweet treat is like a cross between a cinnamon bun and a coffee cake, and gets topped with colorful icing. YUM!

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Wow, so many great Mardi Gras recipes! Which ones will you make this year?

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
14oz andouille sausage, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp Creole seasoning
3 cans red beans, drained
2 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1.5 cups white rice (uncooked)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage and cook till brown on both sides. Remove to a plate.
Add the onion, celery and bell pepper. Sauté till it becomes soft.
Add the tomato paste, garlic and Creole seasoning. Cook 3-4 minutes.
Return the sausage to the pan, along with drained beans, chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a low simmer, and cook for 30 minutes.
While the beans are simmering, cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
Serve immediately.

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January 14, 2023

9 rainy day recipes for all your comfort-food favorites

Maintain these recipes on hand for wet climate, when all we want is to reach straight for our most loved convenience foodstuff. These wet working day recipes are the kitchen equivalent of curling up on the couch with a excellent e-book, a blanket and a cup of tea.

This white bean and fennel soup has a thick, prosperous-flavored broth that arrives mostly from the cooking liquid from the beans.

Time2 hours 45 minutes

YieldsServes 8

What commences as a familiar white bean soup receives a twist by applying fennel three methods, just about every of which elicits a a little different dimension of flavor: silky sweet from the stewed bulbs, fragrant and herbaceous from the chopped fronds, and nutty and caramelized from the immediately fried wedges that are additional as a garnish.

A black pepper-packed Parmesan and product sauce normally takes this macaroni and cheese in a distinctive way than the standard aspect dish.

This mac n’ cheese is rooted in the classic James Hemings type with plenty of Parmesan and black pepper. What really sets the sauce aside is the sherry. The recipe phone calls for rigatoni but feel free to use your favorite noodles.

The Thai preferred tom kha gai, or coconut chicken soup, receives bitter flavor from lime juice, saltiness from fish sauce and spiciness from Thai chiles.

Time15 minutes

YieldsServes 4 to 6

The blend of coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce and lemon grass from the inventory is sweet and fragrant in this basic Thai soup.

This uncomplicated, flourless fudgy brownie recipe necessitates only six ingredients and is a foolproof components to a tender, chocolaty dessert.

Time45 minutes

YieldsHelps make a single 8-inch-square pan.

Brownies are a perfect correct for a a cold, dreary working day. These are excess chocolaty and gluten-cost-free.

Meatloaf usually takes inspiration from bistro steaks with a basic compound butter flavored with garlic, shallots and parsley.

Time50 minutes

YieldsServes 4

This uncomplicated, common preparing will make any meat lover happy — and there may possibly even be more than enough leftover for upcoming-day sandwiches.

This choose on the rustic recipe includes Swiss chard, which lends just enough dazzling bitter notes to offset the richness of the stew.

Time50 minutes

YieldsServes 6

If you really don’t have all working day for your meal to simmer, this shakshouka comes together quickly and is complete of flavor.

This swift hen pho recipe, or pho gà nhanh, gives a weeknight-all set dish that is comprehensive of comforting flavor.

Time50 minutes

YieldsServes 2

Alternatively than above the training course of times, this brothy, noodley pho arrives jointly in much less than an hour for a warm, fast, filling weeknight food.

All you have to have is ground beef, a can of beans and some spices to get an effortless, enjoyable chili on the table in a lot less than 30 minutes.

Time30 minutes

YieldsServes 4

In this article, as well, if you really don’t have all working day for dinner to simmer on your stovetop, with a few strategic pantry things you can make this fulfilling chili in 30 minutes.

New ginger packs a warm punch in these spiced, chewy molasses cookies, crunchy on the outside the house with turbinado sugar.

Time1 hour, additionally overnight chilling

YieldsHelps make 16 significant cookies

These big cookies are practically magical. They are chewy, entire of taste, and not way too sweet. A ideal handle to brighten up a grey, gloomy day.

January 13, 2023

32 Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes for the Whole Team

Need some vegetarian recipe ideas for the Super Bowl? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite meatless mains, appetizers and snacks to ensure your game-day spread is scoring all the touchdowns.

Nowadays, more and more people are dipping their toes into the plant-based lifestyle, and with so many delicious food traditions and recipes out there, it’s easy to see why. You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to crave foods without meat and/or dairy. And if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, you want to make sure your spread accomodates all types of eaters. It’s an exciting challenge.

What does that look like? Well, it can mean doubling down on favorites. For example, make two piping pots of chili, one that’s a meaty version and an all-bean option. Or when making tacos, provide pulled pork for the filling as well as mushroom “chorizo.” Make Buffalo sauce to slather on both chicken wings and crispy cauliflower florets. That way everybody is happy! It can also mean ensuring there are both vegetarian and vegan recipes if you have guests that live various plant-based lifestyles, or just whipping up a wide selection of Super Bowl appetizers and mains that give plenty of options to eat lots of meat or none whatsoever.

Whichever recipes you choose, whether you’re cooking for strict vegans or are just looking for the best Super Bowl recipes possible, take a look at these irresistible ideas. We’ve got snacks, appetizers and the main event (you know, the one on the table — not the screen).

Vegetarian starters and snacks

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

Inspired by classic In-N-Out Animal-Style fries, which are covered in cheese, mayo and onions, this recipe is as satisfying as the original but without the egg-based sauce. The fries get extra crispy in the oven (or you can air-fry them!) and drizzled with the secret sauce on top with some caramelized onions and cashew cheese.

Courtesy Joanne Lee Molinaro

A hot, crispy shell surrounds this wonderful mix of veggies and cabbage in these scrumptious egg rolls. They’re perfect to serve as a leadup to the main event or to have amongst a spread of smaller, munchable plates.

TODAY

When a craving for something like popcorn chicken strikes, whip up a quick batch of these vegetarian-friendly poppers made with cauliflower. Dredged in egg, breaded in gluten-free almond meal and tossed in warm, flavorful spices, these bite-sized florets are irresistible when they come sizzling out of the oven.

Daniel Alvarez / St. Regis Punta Mita, Mexico

It’s not a party without guacamole. Serve as a snack with store-bought or homemade tortilla chips or scoop it over a big pile of nachos.

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If you have good tomatoes, nothing could be simpler or better than a fresh salsa to dollop onto tacos, serve with grilled meat and fish, or just scoop up with chips.

Joy Bauer

Dress up store-bought hummus with black olives, chopped red onion, paprika and fresh herbs. Spread it across a cutting board and serve with fresh cut vegetables and crackers for easy dipping.

Helen Healey / TODAY

Anything sweet and salty is a winning combo, but this appetizer also offers some crunch. The briny cheese, nutty sesame seeds and spicy dipping sauce is an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

Nassima Rothacker / Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen

Kelewele is a simple and quick side dish of spiced and fried plantain, and a common snack available from roadside chop bars and street-food vendors across Ghana. There are several variations across West Africa but it can be as simple as marinating the plantain in a mix of very finely chopped onion, grated fresh root ginger, chile flakes and salt.

Courtesy Matt Armendariz

Roasting is Gaby Dalkin’s favorite way to make vegetables! Here are a few simple things to keep in mind when you’re roasting cauliflower so they’re as cripsy as possible: You need ample room on the baking sheet, don’t skimp on olive oil and roast until everything is caramelized on the edges.

Casey Barber

As easy as it is cheesy, this hot, creamy and spicy cheese dip comes together right in the slow-cooker, so you can focus on other Super Bowl party prep. Serve it with chips or veggies for the perfect vegetarian appetizer.

Elizabeth Heiskell

This creamy onion dip can be made easily without resorting to packets of artificially flavored powdered soup mix. It just takes a little patience to let the onions cook to a rich, caramelized golden brown. This delicious dip is well worth the wait and can be made ahead of time.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Blue Cheese Dip

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

Craving something crispy coated in Buffalo sauce, but don’t want wings? Don’t want the stress or mess of frying? This is your recipe.

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These salty, crispy and cheesy bites are just plain addictive. They’re also wildly easy to make. Simply wrap dill pickles in sliced havarti cheese and an egg roll wrapper, then pop in a deep-fryer until crispy.

Samantha Okazaki / TODAY

Skip the frozen Tater Tots and make your own using nutrient-rich sweet potatoes — you won’t regret it.

Whipped Feta with Quick-Pickled Vegetables

Will Coleman

This veggie-packed dish is light and fresh — in contract to your usual Super Bowl fare — and will leave everyone wanting seconds.

Tiara Chiaramonte / TODAY All Day

This vegan take on queso is totally creamy, spicy and savory. Soaked cashews give this dip its velvety consistency while a roasted jalapeño gives it a smoky kick.

Heartier vegetarian mains

Courtesy Matt Armendariz

This is Gaby Dalkin’s favorite vegetarian dinner, she says, because it’s so easy, everyone loves it (including meat eaters), and it makes for excellent leftovers.

Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches on Garlic Bread

TODAY All Day

This recipe is inspired by three Italian classics (chicken Parm, sandwiches and garlic bread), but with a meatless twist. The garlic bread provides incredible flavor and crunch, plus the eggplant is hearty and delicious, making this a speedy yet exciting dish for entertaining or a casual night in.

Courtesy Adam Friedlander

This recipe is low-maintenance, so you can put it in the oven and focus on the game (as long as you set a timer to remind yourself). There’s something comforting about digging up the thick pieces of lasagna noodles smothered in garlicky red sauce — your guests won’t be able to get enough.

Ace Anderson / One Great Vegan / Courtesy Gabrielle Reyes

“I’ve always loved pepperoni pizza since I was a little kiddo and I have been itching to develop a simple plant-based pepperoni substitute for years!” says Gabrielle Reyes (aka One Great Vegan). “The meaty mushrooms really soak in the full, robust flavor, and since it is hard to find a fierce plant-based and gluten-free bread these days, I am obsessed with these beautiful bagels.”

Vegan Fast Food-Style Tacos with Crispy Potatoes

TODAY All Day

Re-create a drive-thru experience at home in a totally vegan way. These veggie taco “su-primes” are an ode to Priyanka Naik’s childhood spent going to Taco Bell and indulging in fully loaded crispy, crunchy tacos.

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

This vegan-friendly pizza is quite the crowd-pleaser. It’s an easy base to add to, as well, in case you’re one of those people who eat pineapple on pizza and want to see how it goes with veggie meatballs. And don’t get saucy, that’s cashew cheese … not real mozzarella!

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

Hearty lentils and meaty mushroom take the place of animal protein in this rich chili. This healthy swap makes the dish so much better for you without leaving out any of the satisfying flavor or comforting texture from this cold-weather classic.

MATT ARMENDARIZ / Gaby Dalkin

If you’ve got veggies in your fridge you don’t know what to do with, you can always throw them into a quesadilla. Just sauté them, stuff them into an extra-cheesy quesadilla and grill it until it’s crispy. That’s it.

Mike Smith / TODAY

This vegan main is hearty with a capital H! It’s kind of like a cross between tacos and mac and cheese — so definitely make it for your hungriest of friends and family members and dare them to say vegan food isn’t filling.

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

This “chorizo” crafted by Beyoncé’s nutrition coach, Marco Borges, is created with umami-filled mushrooms. Stuff it into tacos, top fries with it, load it into a sandwich — the world is your oyster (mushroom)!

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

Sunny Anderson’s black bean burgers are so hearty and satisfying, it’s easy to forget they’re not made out of beef. Oatmeal helps bind the burger and also adds bulk to the patties. Bean appetit!

Romel Bruno

Loaded with beans, quinoa and veggies, this Mexican-inspired stew is guaranteed to have your guests going back for seconds — plus, it’s vegan if you omit the cheese garnish!

Mark Weinberg

This recipe is so flavorful and hearty despite lacking meat. It’s a touchdown for hosts looking to serve a big spread of sandwiches, chips, dips and salads for a large group.

Spiced Chickpea Burgers with Red Pepper Special Sauce

TODAY

Not only does this chickpea burger hold together beautifully, it’s packed with plant-based protein and travels well. Slather on the special sauce and enjoy it happily while watching the big game.

Nathan Congleton/TODAY

Veggie chili is perfectly chunky, rich and filling — no need for meat. Take it to the next level by serving it on a cornbread crust. That way, people can eat it with their hands.

Nathan Congleton / TODAY

This vegetarian lasagna, which is bubbling with gooey cheese, is Al’s genius (and delicious) way to pack lots of vegetable servings one super-satisfying dish.

January 12, 2023

10 Unbelievably Tasty Korean Food Recipes For Beginners To Try

One of the most delightful aspects of Korean foods is the amazing blend of entrancing flavors and exclusive spices. Hailing from the prehistoric period of pastoral and nomadic customs in Korea and southern Manchuria, the cuisine of Korea imitates an intricate assortment of rich natural ingredients and dissimilar cultural trends. Food from this region is widely curated on staples like rice, vegetables, and seafood. Meat is yet another delicacy that is relished in varied forms across Korea. Splendidly laced with sesame oil, soybean paste, garlic, anchovy paste, and many more, a majority of Korean foods are not only flavorsome, but the delights are equally hearty and wholesome. While rice is the backbone of this cuisine and can be savored at any time of the day, there is another plethora of Korean fare also available to thrill your palate. From numerous side dishes preserved over an inordinate length of time to several variations of Korea’s famed peppery cabbage, Korean cuisine shall surely appeal to you immensely.

While the great essences can be cherished in any classic resto, homemade relishes hold a specialty of their own. If you want to try some delightful and nourishing snacks from Korea, this is the right page for you. To give you an authentic taste of classic Korean smorgasbord, we have compiled a list of 8 exceptionally succulent Korean recipes that even beginners can tackle.

1. Candied Sweet Potato

With juicy and appetizing potato slices that have an impeccable amalgamation of saccharinity and crunchiness, this snack will make your taste buds rolling. Another name for this traditional treat is Goguma Mattang. The chunks of sweet potatoes are fried deeply and then coated in gleaming warm brown syrup. They turn out super crunchy on the outside and sizzling soft on the inside. Quite easy to prepare, this irresistible snack is served with the topping of chopped nuts or sesame seeds to counterbalance all the zests. Toss it during lunchtime or enjoy it between snacks to keep your gut packed and happy.

2. Corn Cheese

An easy-to-prepare recipe that is ready within a time frame of 20 minutes; this gooey corn cheese in the Korean style will make you smack your lips in just a few minutes. With minimal ingredients like unsalted corn kernels, chopped onions, red bell pepper, carrots, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and mozzarella cheese, this manages to be the most eminent Korean side dish that you can’t resist spooning. The bubble of baked cheese enhances the tang of this platter and is a much-adored appetizer in Korea. Give it a quick toss at home for a tempting snack or as a potluck starter. This dish can be consumed warm to finely enjoy the taste of soft melted cheese complemented with firm corn.

3. Chicken Soup

A bowl of hot soup can not only satiate your stomach rumbles but also provide you comfort and warmth while appeasing your soul. This Korean soup is prepared with the whole chicken. Made by bubbling beef bones and meat for quite a few hours and peppered with abundant flavors including ginger, garlic, and onion to incorporate additional layers of the essence. A hint of a few aromatic vegetables makes it quite soothing while adding up to its nutritional profile. The official name of this clear chicken soup is Dak Gomtang which is served with the garnishing of finely chopped scallions. Enjoy a hot steaming cup of this whole chicken soup on a chilled winter day, and give yourself much-needed coziness with every slurp.

4. Vegetable Tempura

Crispy sliced vegetables browned in Korean-style batter fusion, Vegetable Tempura is a traditional Korean dish that can be prepared in hardly any minutes. Being crusty, light, and airy, this Korean food includes thick sticks of vegetables like sweet potato, carrots, onions, and green onions. You can then soak it in a Korean-style batter primed with all-purpose flour, egg, potato starch, baking soda, eggs, and ice. Light sautéing or deep frying in vegetable or canola oil can also be done to get that ultralight crunchy texture. Enjoy with sides of soy sauce and vinegar. You can also serve this as a starter to your dishes or have it as the side to your main dishes. These crunchy aromatic vegetables are truly the best alternative to those lackluster stewed stews or soups. Serve it with a tangy dip to the fussy little eaters, and they will be licking their lips in no seconds.

5. Dakjjim

Dakjjim is a hearty and healthful dish renowned as the Korean braised chicken. Prepared by the style of slow cooking, this moist, tender, and warm chicken dish is brimmed with juicy and unique zest. Chop chicken, carrots, potatoes, onion, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger into a slow cooker and allow it to cook for 4 hours or more. A spicy and sweet sauce made from fresh or dried hot peppers can be used to marinate the chicken to escalate the blend of essences in the dish. Pour in the scallions and sesame oil and serve with freshly prepared rice or a simple salad. Also prominent by the name of Jjimdak, this extraordinary dish originates from the city of Andong and is known for its excellent source of protein and other health-boosting properties.

6. Bibimbap

A bowl that consists of all the salubrious items including rice, beef, egg, and veggies, Bibimbap is one of the most delightful saucers in the land of Korea. Bibim stands for “mixing,” while bap denotes “cooked rice.” A classic dish that uses an assortment of numerous veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, beef, and eggs, and is further tossed in spicy gochujang sauce, this is one of the Korean foods that only takes 10 minutes of preparation time. Holds the seamless combination of savory and spicy with the base of cooked white rice, you won’t miss a bit of this dish. Serve it to your friends and family, and they will surely slobber this delightful dish.

Who doesn’t hear of the illustrious Kimchi? Having its roots associated with the Silla Dynasty, this signature Korean dish has been admired and consumed for more than 2000 years. This spicy and tangy dish entails a range of Korean cabbage, pumpkin, radish, carrots, onion, ginger, and scallion. It is further accompanied by tangs of chili powder, crumpled garlic, and saline seafood. This mixture is further left for the process of fermentation to accelerate the sense of taste. A total of more than 200 luscious variants of Kimchi are found in Korea that can be consumed with dishes like white rice, porridges, soups, and rice cakes. It also works as the root basis of many dishes like kimchi stew, kimchi pancake, and stir fry rice.

8. Spicy Korean Style Cucumber

Super easy to make, this feisty and fiery pickle can be consumed as a side dish or can also be assimilated into several dishes like sandwiches, the sides of grilled meats, or scrambled eggs. Besides dishes, it can also be a perfect accompaniment for cocktails, such as a martini or bloody mary. Cucumber slices mixed with salt and piquant seasonings. Let it aside for a week or two to escalate the aroma and taste, and sprinkle with the vital ingredient of sesame seeds and oil along with a spoonful of granulated sugar. The official name of this side dish is Oi Muchim, and can typically be revelled with rice and meat.

9. Haemul Pajeon

Also known as the seafood scallion pancake, Haemul Pajeon is a savory dish that is served as an appetizer. Pa is referred to as scallion, and jeon is transcribed as pan-fried battered food. It is one of the most relished snacks in Korea that is often enjoyed before meals or as bar food. With sesame oil, lightly beaten egg, scallions, and chili pepper, this is yet another heartiest and mouth-watering dish that will surely make you fall in love with its texture and flavor. Serve hot off the pan with dipping condiments, dips, or sauces, and stuff it with the veggies of your choice if seafood items are not available.

10. Red rice cakes

Red rice cakes, also famed as Tteokbokki, is an orthodox customary dish on the streets of Korea. Chunky slices of boiled rice cake, chopped garlic and onions, fish cake, salt, and sugar are used in the preparation of this dish. A wide range of stir-fried vegetables in the dip of sweet and tangy red chili is also peppered in this dish. What makes this dish even more unique and appetizing is its bright red-orange appearance. Street vendors and snack bars in Korea sell this luscious dish with the topping of boiled eggs.

So, put your apron on and give a generous toss to the recipes of the aforementioned Korean foods and they will leave you saying “Mashita” (It’s delicious) with the initial morsel you take. If your meal seems incomplete and shorn of a substantial dose of seasoning, then these dishes will appease you enormously. The core ingredients of the dishes mentioned above are quite easy to find and are enriched with health-benefiting properties. Quite a good gain for your well-being as well as for your taste buds, these Korean-style recipes require the bare minimum effort and will tickle your taste buds while making you delight in more and more bites. A lot of them are low-carb saucers that can be consumed without worrying about your health goals.

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January 11, 2023

23 Best Ricotta Desserts (+ Easy Recipes)

Produce the perfect conclude to an remarkable food with these delectable ricotta desserts!

This humble Italian cheese is so adaptable you can use it not just in savory dishes but in sweet treats, as well.

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Sweet Ricotta Cheesecake with Blueberries

Regardless of whether it is cheesecake, cannoli, or pudding, trust ricotta to give desserts a creamy flavor and a easy, luscious texture.

If you’re not used to working with ricotta nonetheless, I have you coated.

These days, I’ll clearly show you some of the ideal (and best) methods to flip ricotta into delectable desserts everyone will go wild in excess of.

Go through on for 23 ricotta desserts that’ll make you glance like an expert baker with no all the fuss!

This ricotta cheesecake is a mash-up of American and Italian cheesecakes, and it is heaven in a chunk!

The floor almond crust offers an enjoyable choice to the conventional graham cracker crust.

The addition of ricotta to the product cheese filling provides the cake an exceptionally clean and creamy texture.

Complete it off with contemporary raspberries for some tartness and a dusting of powdered sugar for an classy contact.

No matter if you bake it for a special celebration or make it just due to the fact, this cheesecake will have absolutely everyone asking for seconds.

Italian ricotta cookies are comfortable and cake-like with a decadent sugar glaze on leading.

They are fairly as they are, but you can decorate them even further by sprinkling coloured sugar on top rated.

With just a tiny little bit of dolling up, these treats can make any special event even additional festive.

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They are not just perfect for get-togethers, though.

Pair these cookies with your preferred espresso, and they’ll put a smile on your experience, one particular bite at a time.

Lemon ricotta cake is the ideal balance of sweet and citrusy.

The ricotta cheese adds richness and moistness to the cake, though the lemon offers a brilliant pop of taste.

It is decadent, but the tangy lemon flavor balances it out, holding the cake from getting to be too large.

A number of bites of this blissful dessert will depart your tastebuds just as delighted as the initially!

This common Italian dessert is made up of gentle and crispy pastry shells stuffed with a creamy filling.

And it’s a whole lot less difficult to make than you think.

You make the filling by combining ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

The moment merged, they create a wonderful harmony of sweet and tangy flavors.

For extra decadence, you throw some chocolate chips into the filling. You definitely cannot go wrong with that!

Never worry about earning the cannoli shells from scratch.

The good news is, you can get pre-manufactured ones from your nearby pastry shop.

This delightful ricotta dessert is a person of the simplest approaches to incorporate sweetness to your day!

Just a few ingredients, ricotta, honey, and a hint of vanilla, are all you have to have to whip up this sleek and creamy handle.

You can even make this dessert reduced-carb or keto-helpful simply by making use of a different sweetener.

So if you’re looking for a refreshing dessert that only will take a number of minutes to put together, you have just found it.

If you are a fan of desserts that soften in your mouth, these crumb bars are definitely a need to-try out.

The foundation of these bars is a gentle, buttery shortbread. We’re off to a good start out.

It’s topped with a luscious cheesecake-like filling of sweet creamy ricotta, sugar, and egg yolks.

The finishing contact is a crumbly topping that’s produced using the exact elements as the crust.

The mix is a best harmony of texture and flavor, creamy nonetheless crumbly, and sweet and tangy.

Almond ricotta cake is a easy nonetheless stunning Italian dessert.

It is technically a sponge cake, but it is not as plain as you may imagine it is.

Ricotta cheese is included to the batter, earning the cake exceptionally abundant and moist.

Almond slivers and powdered sugar are sprinkled on major for the perfect finishing contact.

No matter if you provide it for a specific celebration or a common working day at household, this cake will fulfill your palate.

Chocolate ricotta pudding is a luxurious dessert you can make in your very own kitchen in just a handful of minutes.

It’s extremely scrumptious, but also tremendous uncomplicated!

Just mix ricotta cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder in the foods processor, and voila.

Not only does this delectable dessert occur collectively in minutes, but it is also minimal in calories.

You’re free of charge to indulge in this address without feeling guilty.

This baked pudding is a wonderful blend of ricotta, honey, lemon, and vanilla.

An egg is thrown into the blend to bind the ingredients, and then into the oven, it goes.

Alongside one another, they develop a delicately creamy pudding with a sweet & slightly tart flavor.

It’s yet another very simple dessert that can provide one thing genuinely particular to your upcoming household collecting.

These lemon ricotta cupcakes are a ray of sunshine even on the gloomiest of times!

These cupcakes feature ricotta in the two the cupcake and the frosting, providing you two times the creamy goodness with just about every bite.

They’re a pleasant blend of sweet and tart, thanks to the addition of both of those lemon juice and zest.

Their sweet, zesty taste and mild texture will melt a terrible mood absent in no time.

I’m these a sucker for desserts that come in bite-sized portions, and these heavenly cheesecakes are no exception.

The cheesecake filling is perfectly sweet and creamy, thanks to the excellent blend of ricotta, sugar, and vanilla.

The crushed graham crackers offer a beautifully crumbly buttery crust.

And, simply because they are smaller, you never get as well complete right after indulging in them.

The only issue is restricting yourself to just one serving!

This chocolate chip ricotta cake is positive to be a strike with both equally grownups and kids.

It is a notably moist and rich cake that’s dotted with chocolate chips, for great measure.

It is a fantastic mixture of enjoyment and sophistication!

This ricotta pound cake is dense nevertheless moist, and wealthy but not hefty.

The lemon zest livens up the flavors even extra!

Pair this cake with your favored coffee or tea for a hearty breakfast or afternoon snack

Wanting to extend your repertoire of pie recipes? How about one with an Italian twist?

This ricotta pie takes advantage of a crumbly Italian crust, which is a great vessel to have the creamy pie filling.

Filled with a clean and creamy blend of ricotta, cream, sour cream, and marsala wine, this pie is just out of this earth.

These skinny cookies are crisp on the outside and chewy on the within.

Flavored with ricotta and browned butter, they have a attractive combination of sweet, nutty, and a tiny bit tangy.

The thinness of the cookies offers them a distinctive crispness.

They’re excellent for any time of day as an indulgent snack, or as an accompaniment to your morning espresso.

These cannoli truffles are a sweet and crunchy handle that you won’t want to miss out on!

They’re citrus-spiked ricotta balls included in dark chocolate adorned with crushed cannoli shells and pistachios.

The ricotta gives the treats a creamy and easy middle, while the chocolate coating provides a fulfilling crunch.

This ricotta parfait is a need to-have summer time indulgence.

It begins with a rich ricotta pudding flavored with honey, vanilla, and lemon zest.

The pudding is layered with fresh blended berries to brighten up the dessert and round out its flavors.

The conclusion final result is an incredibly refreshing and delightful parfait which is great on its individual or with a drizzle of honey.

If a photograph is well worth a thousand phrases, one particular glance at a strawberry trifle would be well worth a million!

It is layers of ladyfingers alternating with levels of refreshing strawberries and fluffy ricotta cream.

Each bite is an beautiful symphony.

This future dessert is a enjoyable hybrid of two common Italian treats: ricotta pound cake and cannoli.

A tender and moist pound cake is flavored with orange zest and studded with chocolate chips and pistachios.

It’s a pound cake bursting with basic cannoli flavors. Genius!

These cannoli cupcakes are an ground breaking way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Fluffy and moist cupcakes are topped with whipped mascarpone and an true mini cannoli, to boot.

The perfect blend of creamy sweetness and pretty crunch can make this dessert unattainable to resist.

For supporters of indulgent desserts, these ricotta brownies are a genuine deal with.

Ricotta cheese offers traditional brownies a special richness and fudginess.

Frosted with dark chocolate and cocoa powder, you get a wonderful harmony of sweet, tart, and mildly bitter.

Chocolate chip cannoli dip is a delectable dessert that is simple to make and enjoy.

It calls for ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to create a wonderful sweet product.

Provide the dip with broken waffle cones for dipping, and delight in!

If you’re seeking for a mild however sensational dessert, glance no even more than this.

The foundation is a sleek and velvety mousse created with ricotta and mascarpone.

It is topped with clean strawberries macerated with sugar and liqueur for a sophisticated contact.

Finished off with almond slivers and a sprig of mint, this mousse is refreshingly divine.

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No-Bake Irish Cream Pudding Bars

Apple-Brown Butter Bars

Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Ganache

Banana Bars with Butter-Rum Frosting

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Linzer Bars

Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Bars

Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars

Caramel Coconut Cookie Bars

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Chocolate Revel Bars

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Vegetarian starters and snacks

Heartier vegetarian mains

1. Candied Sweet Potato

2. Corn Cheese

3. Chicken Soup

4. Vegetable Tempura

5. Dakjjim

6. Bibimbap

8. Spicy Korean Style Cucumber

9. Haemul Pajeon

10. Red rice cakes