Homemade pickled jalapeños are a quick and easy way to add vibrant flavor and gentle heat to everyday meals. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a crisp, tangy condiment that balances sweet, spicy, and savory notes. These peppers are delicious tucked into tacos, layered onto burgers, stirred into salads, or served...Read More

Refrigerator sweet pickles are a simple, no-canning way to capture the crisp freshness of cucumbers. With just a quick simmered brine and a few pantry spices, you can transform your summer harvest into a tangy-sweet condiment that’s ready to enjoy within hours. These crunchy pickles add a bright pop of flavor to sandwiches, burgers, salads,...Read More

If you crave pickles with that perfect crunch and tang, this recipe delivers. By using the low-temperature pasteurization method, you’ll lock in the cucumbers’ crisp texture while ensuring food safety. This gentle technique, held between 180°F and 185°F, eliminates harmful bacteria without overcooking, giving you pickles that stay snappy, flavorful, and vibrant. With fresh dill,...Read More

This bright and flavorful chicken salad brings a touch of the tropics to the table. Tender chicken is tossed with juicy pineapple, crisp celery, and crunchy water chestnuts, then dressed in a creamy curry-honey sauce. Perfect for a spring luncheon, bridal shower, or afternoon tea, it looks especially pretty served in a butter lettuce “leaf...Read More

These bread and butter pickles are so good, friends will beg you for a jar! Sweet, tangy, and perfectly crisp, they’re a classic favorite that never lasts long in the pantry. This recipe makes a generous 8 quarts—perfect for sharing with family and friends. For the very best results, choose the freshest cucumbers you can...Read More

This bright, aromatic marinade brings together fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and garlic to infuse chicken with incredible flavor. The combination of thyme, rosemary, and sage creates a savory depth, while the citrus and olive oil keep the meat tender and juicy. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or meal prep, this versatile marinade transforms ordinary chicken into...Read More

This flavorful teriyaki-style marinade is one of our all-time favorites for summer grilling. A perfect balance of soy, honey, garlic, and ginger tenderizes the steak while infusing it with savory-sweet depth. After a quick char on the grill, the result is juicy, melt-in-your-mouth flank steak that’s perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or entertaining. Easy...Read More

Carne asada is a beloved Mexican classic—tender, smoky flank steak marinated in citrus, beer, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. This version takes it one step further by reducing the marinade into a rich sauce for serving, making it equally delicious as a main dish with sides or chopped up for tacos and burritos. INGREDIENTS:...Read More

As the Texans say, “Hooo-dawgie!” This smoky-sweet-hot barbecue sauce will light up your taste buds and is especially wonderful brushed over ribs hot off the grill. The natural sweetness of ripe cherries pairs beautifully with the deep, earthy heat of chipotle peppers and the tang of vinegar and lime. It’s bold yet balanced — a...Read More

Ina Garten knows a thing or two about creating irresistible brunch dishes, and this blueberry ricotta coffee cake is a perfect example. Moist and tender from the addition of ricotta cheese, it bakes up beautifully every time with a golden top and pockets of juicy blueberries. The light lemon zest brightens the flavor, while a...Read More