Years ago my husband and I started a tradition with our good friends called ‘Mussels Night.’ Every so often we’d get together at one house or the other and make two giant pots of mussels—one in a creamy white sauce, the other in a spicy marinara. We cherished those evenings not only for the [...]View Post →

  As I’m eating less meat these days, I’m always on the look-out for recipes that use beans and legumes. They’re healthy, filling, and full of protein and fiber. But when I think falafel, I think fried and weekend project, too. But Tasty Kitchen member janecooks offers a baked version of the fried favorite that’s [...]View Post →

  A simple alternative to fajitas and enchiladas, enfrijoladas make a fun weeknight pantry supper that also works for Meatless Monday. You can serve these enfrijoladas topped with sour cream, cilantro, and salsa. I’ve highlighted the simplest version, but there are other great recipes that include meat, vegetables, and even eggs! For fans of spicy [...]View Post →

  I thought about simply writing “best weeknight dinner…ever” and leaving it at that, but I also wanted you to know just why I liked this dish so much. I was first drawn to Natalie’s recipe because of the solid reviews. Each person said how much their family loved it and how they’d made it [...]View Post →

  A bit of history in a recipe’s headnote always catches my eye. So when I stumbled upon Kathy Marie’s recipe for Sander’s Hot Fudge Sauce, a recipe passed down by her 82 year-old mother-in-law who grew up in Detroit, I figured it had t be great. Her mother-in-law recalled what a treat it was [...]View Post →

  At the risk of sounding like Mugatu in the film Zoolander: nut milks are “so hot right now.” I’m seeing them everywhere. I think they’ve hit the mainstream, not only because they are non-dairy and vegan (and in most cases raw), but also because they are delicious. Nut milks have a wonderful depth of [...]View Post →

  Since its debut in the 1970s, McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has garnered something of a cult following. I’m certain part of its popularity stems from very limited availability. You might be interested to know the Shamrock Shake has its own website pointing devoted fans to selected serving locations. I love a good milkshake, but this seems a [...]View Post →

  I know what you’re thinking, and I’m going to answer your question right up front. Yes, making flour tortillas from scratch is worth it. It was certainly my question before making them the first time. But here’s why it’s worth it: the ones at the store are uniform, bland, and blonde. The ones you [...]View Post →