Homemade pear butter spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom and orange zest. 4 from 1 vote Print Pear Butter Pear butter spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, ground cardamom and bright orange zest for a richly flavored spread. Course: Canning and Preserving Cuisine: American Keyword: pear butter Author: Kitchen Nostalgia Ingredients 4 lbs pears, peeled, cored and coarsely … Read more

I love a good one-skillet dinner, and this Skillet Creamed Corn Chicken is one of my go-to meals. Seasoned chicken breasts are quickly seared, then baked with creamed corn, red onion, and poblano pepper for a bright, summery dish that’s full of flavor. When fresh corn is in season I love to use kernels cut … Read more

There are several types of fufu across West Africa. It can be made from starchy roots like cassava, from green plantains, or from corn. Below is a clear, easy-to-follow method for making corn fufu (fufu corn), a common accompaniment for a variety of soups and stews. As we celebrate food traditions, corn fufu is a … Read more

Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are a fast, simple side dish that pairs well with almost any meal. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, these seasoned baby potatoes roast up golden and crispy on the outside while staying tender and fluffy inside in about 20 minutes. This straightforward air fryer recipe makes … Read more

The seeds from acorn squash are a delicious surprise when roasted. Next time you cut open an acorn squash, don’t toss the seeds—try these crunchy, salty Roasted Acorn Squash Seeds instead. Our Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe is another great fall snack to try. Here’s a little secret: toss the seeds with a bit of … Read more

Mmmmmmmm… curry. I’ve fallen for its warmth, fragrance, and beautiful color. Almost anything with curry is delicious, and today I’m sharing a simple, satisfying cauliflower and sweet potato curry. This cauliflower and sweet potato curry is naturally vegan and full of flavor. Not long ago my mom decided to try going vegan. She’s been doing … Read more

Make these quick and easy Halloween Antipasto Skewers for a last-minute nibble. With just a few ingredients they come together in minutes — a perfect pre-dinner snack for a Halloween-themed party. Halloween Antipasto Skewers What this Halloween Appetizer Is Like Difficulty – Super easy. Only 4 ingredients and about 15 minutes to prepare. Taste – … Read more

  These Cookies & Cream Cake Batter Blondies are irresistible: soft, chewy, buttery bars that capture the taste of Funfetti cake batter and are studded with Oreo pieces for a cookies-and-cream finish. I hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day weekend. Mine was low-key—some naps, a little cleaning, and trying the Popeye’s chicken sandwich. It … Read more

Happy New Year! 2014 is already here, and it’s astonishing how quickly 2013 went by. Time seems to accelerate as we get older — the long, eager wait for holidays in childhood now flashes past in an instant. Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, a new year has arrived. New Year’s resolutions are part … Read more

TEMPEH – A GREAT SOURCE OF PLANT-BASED PROTEIN Tempeh is a versatile, nutritious food made from fermented soybeans. It provides a concentrated source of plant-based protein, making it especially valuable for vegans and vegetarians. Its firm texture and mild, slightly nutty flavor make it easy to incorporate into many dishes. In addition to protein, tempeh … Read more