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Mom’s Buttermilk Cookies
Buttermilk cookies are a classic treat with a soft, tender texture. They have a slightly tangy flavor, thanks to the unique addition of buttermilk. This simple cookie recipe combines a handful of pantry staples and is topped with a creamy homemade frosting. These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They offer a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. This makes them a standout treat in any dessert spread.
Ingredients for Buttermilk Cookies
- Butter: You’ll need butter for both the cookie dough and the frosting. Make sure it’s softened so it blends smoothly with the sugar and other ingredients.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to sweeten the cookie dough.
- Egg: A large egg that acts as a binding agent at room temperature.
- Vanilla extract: A high-quality vanilla extract is needed for both the cookie dough and the frosting.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is the best type of flour for cookies. It’s not as tough as bread flour yet not too delicate as cake flour. Use the spoon-and-level method to measure flour accurately since too much can dry the cookies out.
- Baking soda: Baking soda is used to help the cookies rise, creating a light and tender texture.
- Salt: A dash of salt is added to activate the baking soda and balance the sweetness.
- Buttermilk: Buttermilk gives the cookies their signature tangy flavor and tender texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it by mixing 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Confectioners’ sugar: Confectioners’ sugar makes the frosting smooth and sweet.
- Milk: This recipe uses 2% milk in the frosting to achieve a creamy consistency and enhance the smoothness of the spread.
- Walnuts (optional): You can sprinkle finely chopped walnuts on top of the frosted cookies for added crunch and a touch of nutty flavor.
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17 Fried Fish Dishes for Your Friday Night Fish Fry
Our best fried fish dishes showcase battered or breaded fish. It’s crispy enough to enjoy on its own. It’s also perfect for making sandwiches or tacos. There are a variety of recipes to suit every mood. This collection provides a delicious fish meal for any night of the week.
Growing up, my family didn’t eat much fish at home. When we did, it was usually frozen fish sticks. Let’s just say I was grateful for the tartar sauce my mom made to perk up the meal! I figured I wasn’t a fish person until I experienced fried fish dishes at a restaurant. The crisp, rich coating and tender, almost creamy fish was a revelation that made me rethink my opinion.
Cooking fish at home might seem challenging at first, but it’s easier than expected. There are plenty of fish dishes ready in 30 minutes or less. This makes fried fish achievable any night of the week. If frying at home makes you nervous, start by using an electric skillet with a built-in thermometer. You’ll be deep-frying at home with confidence in no time.
Don’t let choosing and buying the right fish intimidate you, either. Head to the store with a few options so you’re ready to choose an alternate fish if needed. And don’t be afraid to ask questions at the fish counter. As someone who asks regularly, I can confirm that they don’t mind!
From there, the hardest part is choosing between taco night or bringing pub vibes home with classic fish and chips. We included recipes featuring different types of fish, coatings (hello honey-mustard pretzels!) and cooking methods, so there’s something for everyone!
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35 Lent Dinner Recipes—That Aren’t Fish
During Lent, meat on Fridays is a no-no. But you don’t have to turn to the same fish dinner each week. These Lent dinner recipes give you plenty of options—sans seafood.
Lent is the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter. It is observed by many Christian traditions. They commemorate the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. Observers abstain from meat on Fridays, with some giving it up for the entire season. When I was growing up, Lent usually meant lots of tuna noodle casserole and fish frys. But whether you don’t eat fish or are just tired of seafood, there are plenty more Lent recipes worth preparing.
These vegetarian dishes will change up your Lenten routine. There are so many options, you might be inclined to go meat-free throughout the whole Lenten season! From cheesy vegetarian casseroles and stews to vegan meals like bean burritos and plant-based shepherd’s pie,these lunch and dinner recipes prove that forgoing meat does not have to mean forgoing flavor.
You’re on your way to the ultimate Lenten meal plan. Remember, there are lots of ways to create umami flavor without meat, like incorporating nutritional yeast or soy sauce. Enjoy!
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27 Savory Pies That Start With Shortcut Ingredients
Turn your favorite dessert into a delicious dinner with these savory pies. Bonus: They’re all super simple and use at least one store-bought ingredient.
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54 Vintage Recipes from the ’30s Worth Trying Today
With hearty breads, filling soups and simple desserts, these vintage recipes will give you the perfect taste of the 1930s.
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30 Delicious Dishes Grandma Made During the Great Depression
Grandma knew how to scrimp and save every last penny with these thrifty meals. Find delicious, budget-friendly ideas for main dishes, pickled veggies, desserts and more.
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Poor Man’s Steak
Poor man’s steak, also known as Amish poor man’s steak or hamburger steak, offers the comfort of steak. It comes without the expensive price tag. The juicy hamburger steaks nestle in a creamy mushroom gravy that slow-cooks to perfection. Served over mashed potatoes or noodles, this recipe becomes a hearty dinner that will make you feel quite well-off!
The recipe is easy to prepare. Cooks of any level can pull off this delicious steak and gravy dinner. It’s also one of those classic comfort food recipes that’s easy to make ahead. Prepare the ground beef mixture the night before, and cook the steaks in the slow cooker the next day.
Poor Man’s Steak Ingredients
- Ground beef: You can make hamburger steaks with any type of ground beef, but we recommend avoiding extra lean beef. Blends with more fat (like ground sirloin, ground round or ground chuck) will be juicier and won’t dry out as they cook.
- Saltine crackers: The crackers work as a binder, holding the ground beef together into a firm patty. Saltines are the traditional choice, but feel free to substitute other crushed crackers or dry bread crumbs instead.
- All-purpose flour: Dredging the steaks in flour creates a golden brown crust on the seared beef.
- Condensed cream of mushroom soup: Condensed soup creates a flavorful gravy without any added effort. If you don’t care for mushrooms, you can use another condensed soup like cream of celery or cream of chicken. Homemade cream of chicken soup works in this recipe too.
- Hot mashed potatoes or noodles: Serve the steaks with hot mashed potatoes or noodles to create a hearty, comforting dinner.
- Minced fresh parsley: Parsley is optional. Sprinkle it on the steaks before serving to give them a pop of color and a fresh finish.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Potpie
I love modern spins on old-fashioned recipes or recipe mashups that blend flavors, textures and cultures. These variations are a great way to deviate from the same ol’ same ol’ and try something new. This Cheddar Bay Biscuit chicken potpie is my family’s most recent foray into remixing a traditional recipe. We also recently tried sheet-pan chicken potpie. Let’s just say we may never go back to regular chicken potpie.
This version begins with a rich and creamy base. It is seasoned with a blend of Creole-inspired spices. These spices include paprika, onion, garlic, oregano, and thyme. The flavors infuse so much spice and complexity into the recipe. They pair like a dream with the most important part of this recipe: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Rather than pie crust or puff pastry, this potpie recipe opts for a golden crown of buttery herb-and-cheese biscuits. There is no need to make biscuits from scratch. Simply grab a box of Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix from the baking aisle of your local grocery store. It’s an easy and convenient swap that will have everyone at your table begging for second helpings.
Ingredients for Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Potpie
- Olive oil: A drizzle of olive oil on the chicken before cooking prevents sticking and encourages even browning.
- Chicken: For this recipe, we recommend using a combination of boneless skinless chicken thighs and breasts. You can also opt to use one or the other, depending on whether you prefer white or dark meat.
- Spices: A zesty combination of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder flavors the chicken. It also includes dried oregano, dried thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. It robustly enhances the potpie filling.
- Butter: Butter richly flavors the vegetables as they saute. It combines with the flour to make a simple roux. This roux thickens the potpie filling.
- Mirepoix: This classic aromatic blend of onion, celery and carrots helps build savory flavor and aroma in a recipe.
- Garlic and red chili flakes: These two ingredients add extra zip to the potpie gravy. They provide a subtle kick, enhancing its luscious thickness.
- All-purpose flour: When it comes to thickening a potpie recipe, flour is always our favorite choice.
- Chicken stock: Use your favorite brand of chicken broth from the store or swap in homemade chicken broth.
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream makes the potpie filling wonderfully rich and indulgent. For a slightly healthier spin, you can use half-and-half cream or whole milk. Just know that the filling will not be as thick.
- Frozen peas: We love adding frozen peas to any potpie recipe for added color, nutrition and plant-based protein.
- Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix: If you’ve never bought Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix before, you can usually find it in the baking aisle. You can usually find it in the baking aisle. It is near other muffin and cake mixes. Don’t forget to use the seasoning packet—it’s the secret to making these biscuits taste magical.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: We recommend choosing a sharp cheddar for the maximum cheesy flavor in every bite.
- Buttermilk: While the basic biscuit recipe calls for regular milk, we highly recommend using buttermilk. It makes the topping wonderfully tender. The topping is also supremely fluffy.
- Parsley: This fresh herb offers a final sprinkle of color and freshness.
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22 Popular Asian Soups That Will Comfort You to Your Core
Asia is a continent with diverse cultures. Each country offers a vibrant cuisine. It makes the most of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In this Asian soups collection, we showcase the diversity of flavors. We highlight different cooking styles and ways of eating across the continent. You can enjoy rich, silky broths. There are also soups filled with deliciously slurpable noodles, springy tofu, or crunchy toppings. These authentic Asian and Asian-inspired recipes will fit every craving.
This collection highlights some of our favorite Vietnamese recipes. It also includes our Thai recipes. You’ll find soups from South Korea, Japan, India and beyond. You’ll find soups in all flavor profiles: aromatic, creamy, nutty, sweet, sour or spicy. Some come together quickly, while others (like pho) require slow simmering to create a rich broth.
While I was growing up, Sundays were always soup day. My parents woke early to prepare a massive, bubbling pot of aromatic pho broth. They’d blanch several kinds of beef bones. Occasionally, they paused to skim the impure foams that rose to the surface with grace and precision. The bone broth would simmer for several hours, filling our house with a comforting aroma only soup can instill. The effort was always worth it.
We love expanding our pantry to include new ingredients like Asian sauces. Most of these Asian soups are made with ingredients you can easily find in most grocery stores. Several are versatile enough to meet dietary preferences without missing the joy in each spoonful. They’re traditionally made with gluten-free, vegetarian or dairy-free ingredients. So simmer, sip and savor away.
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