Food

One of the most loved ice cream toppings gets a major upgrade in this fun and colorful ice cream sandwich recipe. It’s beautiful, colorful and looks fragile like stained glass… but what is it? It’s what all kids’ dreams are made of — these ice cream sandwiches are made of gummy bears! Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two thin gummy layers. For an even bigger wow factor, dip them in chocolate! For this recipe, there are a few things you’ll need to prepare for: Your children constantly asking, “Please, may I have just one gummy bear?!” Resisting the urge to eat...

Traditional basil pesto is about to become a thing of the past with this fun recipe that puts the spotlight on kale! Yes, pesto made with kale! What can kale not do? Seriously. Read on to learn how to make kale pesto from scratch in 30 minutes or less. YOU ARE ABOUT TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE KALE PESTO RIGHT AT HOME! With the cost of pine nuts at $20 per pound, I’m switching things up and using walnuts in this recipe instead. Walnuts are a great substitution because they have many of the same qualities as pine nuts. They’re both a softer...

Here’s a fun fact: did you know that cannoli is plural, and canolo is the singular term? Most people know these delicious ricotta cream-filled fried pastry shells simply as cannoli, perhaps because it’s so hard to limit yourself to just one! WHAT MAKES A GOOD CANNOLI? Cannoli are popular in Italian bakeries all over the world. In general, you can tell if a bakery is worthwhile if it only displays the shells. Cannoli should be “filled to order” so that the shells don’t get soggy before it’s time to snack. Making cannoli at home can seem daunting, mostly because of the fried shells. But...

Brussels sprouts are a pretty divisive vegetable: You either love them or hate them. But developing a love of these cabbagelike little bundles really comes down to finding a preparation method that suits your tastes. Some eaters adore the nutty intensity of roasted whole Brussels sprouts. Others might prefer them deconstructed in a salad, or doctored up with nuts or bacon. Taking the time to find your favorite preparation method is well worth the effort, since Brussels sprouts can produce some of the easiest, most-affordable side dishes around. Here are a few renditions that you’ll definitely want to tuck away...

With their earthy, naturally sweet flavor and beautiful orange hue, sweet potatoes make healthy eating a pleasure. If you’re not sure how to cook sweet potatoes, or perhaps are just looking for some new ideas to add to your repertoire, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ll detail 11 different ways to cook sweet potatoes, from no-cook options to traditional techniques in the oven and stovetop and even some unusual methods in the microwave and yes, even the toaster! RAW SWEET POTATOES Yup: sweet potatoes can be consumed raw (sweet potatoes don’t contain solanine, an enzyme that can be harmful...