Author: Mark Hinds

Maple Cinnamon Bundt Cake

This maple cinnamon bundt cake has warm spice flavors and a soft, crumbly texture that make it one of our favorite dessert recipes. The maple syrup and cinnamon create a cake with a light crumb and layers of flavor that make it ideal for serving as a coffee cake, dessert, or breakfast treat.

How to Use the Flip, Fire, and Paint Technique for Even More Delicious Barbecue

The secret to delicious barbecue is using the flip, fire, and paint technique to apply BBQ sauce in thin layers using the heat from the grill to sear it on and crisp everything up.

Korean BBQ Short Ribs

Marinated with soy sauce, fresh lime juice, ginger, and garlic these grilled Korean BBQ short ribs have a hint of smoke and deep umami flavors.

Mezcal Margarita

Using a fresh homemade sour mix and a pinch of salt creates a Mezcal Margarita with smooth, deep flavors that will make you feel like you’re lounging on a tropical beach.

The Science Behind Custards and Whipped Cream is the Secret to Making a Perfect Banana Cream Pie

To find out how the same cup of cream can become an airy whipped cream or a silky custard you need to dive into the science behind what it takes to make a perfect banana cream pie.

Quick Pickled Spicy Carrots

With their vivid colors and tangy bite these Quick Pickled Spicy Carrots get their unique flavor from being pickled with a poblano pepper and whole allspice.

All the Recipes and Tips You Need to Up Your Grill Game this Summer

Whether you’re an expert with the grill or just getting started, we’ve got all the recipes and tips you need to up your grill game this summer.

Banana Cream Pie

A good banana cream pie is the type of dessert that can make any meal feel like a special occasion, with a thick creamy center full of banana goodness, surrounded by a luxurious custard there’s a reason why banana cream pie has been considered a classic dessert for so long.

Homemade Graham Cracker Pie Crust

This Homemade Graham Cracker Pie Crust recipe is delicious and easy to make from scratch. The recipe only takes twenty minutes to pull together and is versatile enough to form the base for hundreds of desserts.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Using an Instant Pot to make Mexican rice is a quick and an easy way to make a healthy and delicious side dish that goes perfectly with tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Salsa Verde

These shredded chicken enchiladas are filled with plump, juicy chicken and bold flavors. Topped with a creamy salsa verde sauce this recipe infuses every bite of the enchiladas with cheesy deliciousness.

Shredded Chicken

Tender and juicy shredded chicken is a versatile base that can be used to make enchiladas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more. Cooking the chicken on a low simmer with the chilies helps make sure that every bite of chicken is plump, juicy, and delicious.

Instant Pot White Bean and Pancetta Ragout

This white bean and pancetta ragout is inspired by classic French white bean stews that are simmered for hours. Using an Instant Pot cuts down on the cooking time, letting the stew build layers of flavors highlighting the pancetta and creamy texture of the white beans.

A Few Easy Tips for Making Better Coffee at Home

At its heart, coffee is a simple thing, it’s water, beans, and time. To brew delicious coffee at home or the office all it takes is a little know-how, a few simple tools, and these six simple tips.

Making Coffee in a French Press

Our favorite way to make coffee is to use a French press. What we love about using a French press is how simple it is to use this recipe and that there’s no filter or anything else to get in-between us and our coffee.

Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket

The best way to use a pack of mini hot dogs is to make a batch of Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket. A staple of midwestern potlucks and parties, Pigs in a Blanket are loved for their simplicity and deliciousness.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Grilled Ham

A little bourbon, some brown sugar, and a touch of maple syrup elevate this Maple Bourbon Glazed Grilled Ham recipe. The flavors in the glaze echo the smoked paprika and brown sugar in the spice rub creating a ham with deeper, more complex flavors and a crisp outside that looks amazing.

Maple Bourbon Glaze

An easy way to make almost any pork, poultry or salmon recipe taste better is to brush on a little maple bourbon glaze. This glaze recipe adds a nice sheen that makes any dish look like it came from the pages of a fancy cooking magazine.

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

Roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary and garlic are an easy way to make your dinner more interesting. The bright herb flavor in the rosemary and the citrus in the lemon juice come together to make these potatoes taste delicious.

Korean BBQ Chicken Wings

This Korean BBQ chicken wing recipe is full of ginger, garlic, and the deep umami flavors that make Korean BBQ so delicious. These chicken wings only take a few minutes to prep, making this recipe perfect as a main course, party food, or late night snack.

Korean BBQ Marinade

Our take on a traditional Korean BBQ marinade uses ginger, garlic, and green onions to infuse soy sauce with the deep, slightly salty, umami flavors that make Korean BBQ so delicious. This marinade works equally well with chicken, beef, pork, or vegetables.

Instant Pot Ginger White Rice

Making ginger white rice in an Instant Pot is an easy way to add tons of flavor to rice, making it a much tastier companion for stir fry, seafood, and other dishes where the rice is on center stage.

Ancho Chili Sweet Potato Puree

Ancho chilies, sweet potatoes, and honey come together to create a sweet potato puree with rich, complex Southwestern flavors. This sweet potato puree recipe is an excellent choice when you’re looking for a side dish with interesting flavors and textures.

Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Chili Rub

One of the easiest ways to get a pork tenderloin to turn out perfectly is to cook it sous vide. To create a sous vide pork tenderloin that standouts from the crowd this recipe uses a combination of chili powder and a hint of chipotle to create one with the bold flavors of the Southwest.

7 Soups and Stews that are Healthy, Delicious, and Easy to Freeze for Later

Whether you’re looking for a light dinner or a hearty lunch, a good homemade soup can be one of the healthiest things you can cook at home. Here are seven of our favorite soup and stew recipes that taste just as delicious after they’ve been frozen as they did when they were first made.

Roasted Carrot Soup with Ginger

Carrot soup with ginger is packed full of healthy ingredients that make it a great choice to eat all year long. In this roasted carrot soup recipe, the earthy flavor in the carrots compliments the pugnaciousness of the ginger and the brightness of the coriander.

Tender & Delicious Instant Pot Pot Roast

It’s easy to make a tender and delicious pot roast when you use an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Cooking the pot roast under pressure helps everything cook faster and the meat to turn out so tender you can cut it with a fork.

Learn to Cook Like a Jedi and Drink Like a Wookiee with the Best Star Wars Kitchen Gadgets of All Time

If you ever wanted to cook like a Jedi or drink like a Wookiee we’ve got everything you need in our collection of the best Star Wars kitchen gadgets of all time.

Which Instant Pot Should You Buy?

One of the hottest trends in cooking the past couple of years are Instant Pot electric pressure cookers. Our Instant Pot guide has all the info you need to pick the right Instant Pot for you.

Roasted Greek Chicken

This Greek chicken recipe uses the traditional Greek flavor combination of oregano, lemon juice, and garlic along with a little thyme and olive oil to create a delicious dish that will make you feel like you’re eating dinner under the Acropolis.

Sweet Corn with Anaheim Peppers

Sweet corn cooked with Anaheim peppers is easy to make and packed with brilliant colors and great flavor. This recipe is the type of side dish that can be thrown together on a moments notice and goes especially well with chicken or pork dishes.

Roast Turkey Breast with Maple Bourbon Glaze

The sweet tang in maple syrup and bourbon come together to create a scrumptious glaze that is absolutely delicious in this roast turkey breast recipe.

How to See Split Rock Lighthouse Shine Across Lake Superior

High above dark grey waters, Split Rock Lighthouse stands as a testament to the danger and romance of sailing on the Great Lakes. Each year thousands of people visit this Minnesota icon but November 10th is the only day to see the lighthouse shining across Lake Superior.

Norwegian POG Cocktail

Our Norwegian POG cocktail recipe combines aquavit’s distinctive herbal notes with the fresh fruit flavors from POG (passion, orange, and guava) juice to create a refreshing cocktail with crisp clean flavors.

Hawaiian POG Juice

Hawaiian POG juice is a bright breezy taste of the islands made of equal parts passion, orange, and guava juices.

9 Thanksgiving Recipes You Should Make for a Tastier Holiday

If you’re looking for a tastier Thanksgiving here are nine of our favorite holiday recipes that will make your Thanksgiving meal planning easy as pie.

Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch

In this recipe, dark rum, exotic spices, and delicious apple cider come together to create a punch that will keep you and your guests warm all night long.

Smoked Duck Breast

Gently smoked duck breasts have a rich smokey flavor that highlights the duck’s natural goodness, creating a perfect dish for nice dinners.

Watching Hot Lava and the Ocean Get Together in Hawaii Will Change How You See the Earth

Watching molten rock bubble up from below the waves and pour into the ocean is a singular experience. All around you waves crash against the rocks, sending clouds of steam into the air, while liquid orange fire cuts through the mist and pours into the ocean causing the dark grey water to spit and hiss.

High Above the Clouds at Haleakalā National Park

The view from Haleakalā is the type of view that inspires people to travel across the globe, to stand at the summit, to look out, and to try and make sense of the immensity in front of them. As amazing as the view from the top of Haleakalā is the real magic is inside the valley.

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