RECIPE: Homemade Soft Pretzels

Bake a batch for National Pretzel Day. Photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma.   April 26th is National Pretzel Day. Bake a batch of delicious soft pretzels and serve with grainy mustard and beer. This recipe is courtesy Williams-Sonoma. See more photos of the process. Find more delicious recipes at WilliamsSonoma.com.   RECIPE: SOFT PRETZELS Ingredients For 12…
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FOOD FUN: Confetti Cake

With the success of The Flintstones television series, Post Foods obtained a license from Hanna-Barbera for Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles breakfast cereals. Introduced in 1971, the crisp rice cereal bits are still going strong. And not just for breakfast, either. They’ve made their way into a variety of baked goods, from donuts to Rice…
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A Recipe For Cinco De Mayo: Menudo, A Hearty Mexican Soup

[1] Menudo, a classic Mexican stew made with tripe, (photo © Daniel Alejandro Jaime Ayala | Unsplash). [2] Chuck roast can be substituted for the tripe (photo © No Recipes). [3] A squeeze of fresh lime adds brightness to the dish (photo © Odin Reyna | Pexels). [4] While tripe is not popular in the…
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RECIPE: Mexican Haystacks With Tortilla Chips

Seeking something fun for Cinco de Mayo? A food haystack uses a starchy base (tortilla chips, saltines, or rice), topped by a protein (beans, grated Cheddar cheese, taco-seasoned meat, and/or a vegetarian meat alternative), and fresh vegetables (shredded lettuce, tomatoes, olives, peppers). It is garnished with condiments (guacamole, sour cream, salsa). Mexican Haystacks are like…
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RECIPE: Macaroni & Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[1] A grilled cheese sandwich made with macaroni and cheese (photo © QVC). [2] A mac and cheese grilled cheese sandwich from Grill Concepts (photo © Grill Concepts | Los Angeles).   We’re closing out National Grilled Cheese Month with something out of the ordinary: a grilled cheese sandwich made with macaroni and cheese. It’s…
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