15 Chic Bridal Shower Recipe Ideas
When it’s your daughter, your sister, or your best friend getting married, you know the bridal shower menu has to pack a stylish but also delicious punch. We’ve gathered a group of the best simple recipes—including a cocktail!—that are made for memorable celebrations. 1. Quiche Lorraine Tartlets Pork is meant to be paired with fruit, […]
10 Favorite Cookout Side Dishes
You can do better than a bag of potato chips this summer. We’ve got fresh, seasonal salads; quick pickles; pasta dishes and the best dips. Here are 10 summertime sides ready for your picnic table or patio. 1. Fresh Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Salad A quick take on the classic Greek salad, this version highlights […]
7 Tips for Making Marinade Magic
Marinades are a meat lover’s best friend. There are few ways to intensify the flavor of your dishes quite like letting the main ingredients rest in a delicious marinade. Not only does it add an extra element of seasoning and spice, it also tenderizes your meat and helps it come out juicy and perfect. Here […]
15 College Dorm Kitchen Essentials
Whether your student is just starting out in a dorm room with just a mini-fridge and a microwave, or has moved into an apartment and needs to build a kitchen from scratch, we’ve got your back. Here’s a list of essential tools for young cooks, perfect for the nights when pizza delivery simply won’t cut […]
8 Salads Made for Summer
Salads are much more than just a bowl of lettuce. This summer, spice up a lunch or dinner salad with mixed textures, fresh herbs, and creative touches, like grilled fruit. Make a light but filling salad for an easy office lunch or a quick dinner when the family’s busy schedule brings everyone home late. 1. […]
How to Make a Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel is the classic white sauce. It’s made by creating a roux with equal parts butter and flour, then adding milk. The sauce is finished with simple seasonings: salt, black or white pepper, and, in some cases, nutmeg. Bechamel is one of the French “mother sauces” because not only is it a component of many […]
How to Temper
Tempering, in its simplest form, means to bring two liquids you plan to blend together to a similar temperature before combining them completely. Tempering is what keeps eggs from cooking when they’re added to a hot sauce and gives chocolate candy a perfect polish. Learning to recognize when to temper in the kitchen will help […]
One Unique Way to Cover Wedding Costs
Pampered Chef Director Kelli Melo had already been loving the extra income from her business for about a year when she started planning her wedding and the budget. Her side business selling kitchen tools gave her the perfect way to make her dream wedding a reality. Because consultants like Kelli can plan cooking parties or […]
12 Dishes to Make With the Easy Pancake Molds
Pancakes in fun shapes are a great way to start the day for the young and young at heart. But there are plenty of other uses for the star, heart, and triangle molds besides just creating fluffy cakes. Put them to work for savory dinners, after-school snacks, and eye-catching pastries, cookies, and brownies. 1. Make […]
5 Party-Perfect Dessert Recipes for Spring
Spring celebrations are often about expected bundles of joy, brides-to-be, and our beloved mothers. What better way to celebrate than with something sweet? Party planning should always include a simple but stunning dessert recipe, whether it’s fruit-forward or a chocolate concoction. Extra points if it pairs well with Champagne. 1. Easy Strawberry Shortcake This strawberry […]