Holidays
How to Barbecue Whole Chickens on a Charcoal Grill
Learning how to barbecue whole chickens on the charcoal grill will make you a backyard BBQ conqueror this 4th of July. You’ll be dripping with worthiness, heavily scented with the herbs of victory, holding your roasted foul high overhead like the Wimbledon trophy. All it takes is a bit of charcoal, a fryer or two, maybe some barbecue sauce (maybe not), and corn on the cob.
Orange-Nutmeg Rolls
Nutmeg, orange peel, milk, and eggs flavor this sweet dough that rises overnight in the refrigerator and bakes up the next morning into glorious breakfast rolls.
Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?
Why is Red Velvet Cake red? Blame it on the anthocyanin that is found in natural cocoa, but blame the artificial aspect of it on the Adams Extract & Spice Company. Or, if you’re fancy, blame the Waldorf-Astoria. Don’t blame beets. The FDA says that the Red 40 dye in Red Velvet is safe … but they also OK’ed Skittles, so decide for yourself.
Valentine Dinner for Two
Valentine Dinner for Two: multi-course, red-themed menu with recipes
Red Pepper Walnut Dip
Red bell peppers and walnut make a sweet, fairly easy appetizer dip. If you use a jar of peppers instead of roasting your own, it’s SUPER-easy! But roasting your own is economical and certainly not a challenge. Either way, this is a truly spectacular dip.
No-Bake Cheesecake
Cream cheese and Cool Whip (or whipped cream) form the foundation of this easy dessert recipe. Does it qualify as baking if you don’t have to put this cheesecake in the oven? I’m going to say yes.
Graham Cracker Crust
Whether you’re baking a pie or a cheesecake, or interested in more muscular triceps, this graham cracker crust recipe is an easy way to start.
Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Dates and goat cheese are featured in this ultra-easy recipe for a luscious hors d’oeuvre. They’re a perfect appetizer for holiday entertaining, or for a cocktail party at any time of year.