Tag: Homemade

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Why You Should Rethink This Common Use for Foil

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When you go out to eat and order a baked potato as your side dish, chances are the potato arrives at the table neatly wrapped in foil, topped with butter, sour cream and any other accoutrements you desire. Digging in, you find yourself peeling away the foil to get to the, well, potato peel. In fact, wrapping your potato in foil before baking it may even be the way you make baked potatoes at home.

So, just why do chefs and home cooks bake their potatoes wrapped in foil? Does it really make a difference? Or, is there a better way? We checked in with the experts.

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100+ Incredible Vegan Recipes For Every Meal Of The Day

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Veganism has been around forever (cultures all over the world have been eating plant-based for thousands of years), and it’s finally becoming more mainstream, with everywhere from fast-food restaurants to snack brands making vegan versions of their beloved favorites. Here at Delish, we’ve spent countless hours dreaming up flavorful and creative recipes so you can enjoy the best vegan food at home too. Whether you’re eating meatless just on Mondays or are vegan for life, we’ve got tons of ideas for you. Need more convincing? Check out our 100+ vegan recipes—there’s something in here for everyone, for every meal of the day.

Looking for a decadent or hearty vegan breakfast to start your day? Try our cinnamon sugar vegan donuts, our tofu scramble, our breakfast baked apples, or our vegan pancakes. Want something packable and delicious for lunch? Try our chickpea “tuna” salad, our baked falafel bites with spicy tahini tip, our air fryer cauliflower tacos, or our vegan crunchwraps. Need a low-key dish for an easy weeknight family dinner? Try one of our vegan pasta dishes, like our cashew cream Alfredo, our mac & cheese, or our vegan spaghetti and meatballs—they’re sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Want something more upscale for a date night or holiday dinner? Any occasion will feel extra special with our polenta with wild mushroom ragú, our tempeh and broccoli rabe orecchiette, our mushroom “calamari”, or our vegan shepherd’s pie on the table. Craving quintessential game day foods? We’ve got just the things—check out our Buffalo tempeh “wings”, our chipotle vegan “queso”, or our vegan chili dogs. They’re all winners, no matter how well your team does.

And don’t forget dessert! We’ve vegan-ized all your favorites, like brownies, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, cake, and even pumpkin pie. With all these recipes, we know you won’t miss the meat or dairy.

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Best Damn Chili

Posted on by Reluctant Retiree

This is my best chili recipe. After years of adjusting recipes that were either too spicy or too mild, everyone loves this. Even my fiancée who hates chili.

Are you on the hunt to find the best chili recipe on the internet? Well, stop right there, because you just did! If you’re looking for hearty, filling chili that’s just the right level of spicy, this is the chili recipe for you.

Yes, this recipe does look like you throw everything but the kitchen sink in it, but wow is the long ingredient list worth it. You might as well just make a double batch because you’ll be craving more as soon as it’s gone.

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14 Easy Instant Pot Soups With Simmered-All-Day Flavor

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Why work harder when you can work smarter? A multicooker cuts down the time and effort required to make some of your favorites—without sacrificing any flavor.

Our Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes

There’s nothing more comforting on a chilly night than a steamy bowl of homemade soup. When you’re short on time but still craving the slow-cooked flavor of something made from scratch, reach for your multicooker. It can cut down on time and effort—making everything from chicken soup to beef stew a breeze. One of our favorite recipes? This hearty Southern stew that is bascially a one-pot meal. Satisfying chuck roast and mixed veggies swim in a delicious tomato broth that’s perked up with just a touch of hot sauce. While it’s not as thick as some other stews, it’s one recipe that’s sure to fill even the hungriest bellies.

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The 24 Best 30-Minute Chicken Dinners to Make When You’re Short on Time

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Quick Chicken Dinner Recipes

We all know that weeknights get busy—whether you’re working late, shuffling kids to soccer practice or trying to squeeze in an evening yoga class—and there’s not always time to whip up an elaborate meal. That’s why we love having a few tried-and-true 30-minute recipes to rely on. They make meal prep easier and allow you to spend less time in front of the oven and more time enjoying whatever it is you like to do in the evenings.

With the help of shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and naturally speedy dishes like stir-fries, weeknight dinners don’t have to take all night—and we’ve found plenty that feature family-favorite chicken and can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. Read on for our favorite easy ideas.

Curiously, water and oil work together to make a magical one-skillet weeknight chicken dinner in this easy recipe. A true hands-off meal, potatoes cook alongside crispy chicken thighs by first boiling in water until tender, and then fry into golden nuggets in the remaining oil.

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