Flour, water and patience are the building blocks for an excellent sourdough starter. This recipe shows step-by-step how to make a sourdough starter at home, with tips on feeding, caring for, storing, maintaining and using the sourdough starter. Looking to make your own sourdough bread at home? You may have noticed that there is zero … Read more
I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings with friends and most recently when my husband requested that I make it for his birthday. —Tricia Bryan, Bolivar, Ohio Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 large egg whites, room temperature 1 … Read more
Look no further than Kentucky butter cake for a fluffy, buttery cake with an excellent crumb and a vanilla-almond butter sauce that permeates every bite. Many desserts baked in a Bundt pan are pound cakes, but not all. They can be butter cakes, too! Unlike dense pound cakes, butter cakes are fluffy and tender with … Read more
This easy rhubarb cake is a springtime favorite. The unusual topping, a pour of sweetened vanilla milk, soaks into the cake for a bite with the same lush texture as tres leches cake. Don’t let rhubarb season pass by without giving it a try. Come springtime, when the rhubarb plant in the corner of our … Read more
Everybody loves the fluffiness and moistness of a ricotta almond cake! The best news is that this recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep time. We love this almond and ricotta cake so much that we included it in a round-up of our 36 favorite ricotta recipes. The addition of ricotta cheese makes the flavor … Read more
I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It’s quick, easy and so delicious! —Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed … Read more
California spaghetti salad is a fresh take on potluck salads. If you’re tired of pasta salads with thick, creamy dressings, try this recipe that’s packed with colorful, crunchy veggies and a zingy Italian-style vinaigrette. Spaghetti noodles … in pasta salad? OK, so if you’ve read any of my other pasta salad tips, you’ll know I’m … Read more
This sour cream lemon pie recipe combines a tangy, vibrant citrus filling with a whipped cream topping, all served in a flaky butter crust. It’s hard to beat a slice of lemon pie, whether you’re sitting at the table for dessert with family or ordering a slice from a diner with friends. Lemon desserts, from … Read more
Pastina soup is an iconic Italian comfort food chock-full of nutrient-dense vegetables and tiny pasta. Make it for a cold day, a day with a cold or any time you need a Nonna-approved dish. If you grew up in a traditional Italian household, you might remember enjoying pastina soup on cold winter nights or anytime … Read more
This Italian pasta salad recipe stands out with a homemade Italian dressing. The zesty, veggie-packed salad is always a hit at potlucks, and it works wonderfully as a make-ahead lunch in the summertime. I’m always excited about summer until the first heat wave hits. Then, I’ll do anything to avoid heating up the house! One … Read more
