Cooks on Main

01/09/2025

This heart healthy, honey mustard salmon bowl is the latest answer to our weeknight dinner woes. Succulent salmon, zippy red onion, and crunchy kale are tenderly roasted on a rimmed baking sheet, while the nutty quinoa is tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Served with an array of colorful toppings, this meal has it all! https://conta.cc/4adf4mQ

01/07/2025

Mix up your morning with this versatile take on the classic pancake breakfast, great for both rushed school mornings or lazy weekends. Heat a pan over medium heat and grease with butter or any neutral oil. Mix pancake batter and pour it into the preheated pan, covering the surface and creating about a 1/4 inch thick layer of batter. Allow batter to cook for about 1 minute, then begin to scramble the same way you would scramble eggs. Scrambling in larger chunks yields our favorite results, with pieces that have crispy outer layers and fluffy centers. Cook until the pancake scramble is golden brown, then remove from heat and serve with toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh fruit, or jam. Have you ever tried this? What did you think?

01/06/2025

Make peeling potatoes a breeze by holding them in place with a fork. Simply stab the potato with a fork and keep it steady while you use a peeler with your other hand. This also keeps your finger out of the way of the blade as it gets the job done. What are your go-to prep tips? We'd love to hear!

01/05/2025

Chicken Marsala is a crowd pleaser, and we love this version, which tops sauce-soaked chicken with melted provolone cheese. Make it tonight for a crowd pleasing meal! What recipes are you cooking up in 2025? Get our recipe here: http://ow.ly/L1MY30sITeh

01/03/2025

Today's culinary word is "incorporate". In cooking, the term "incorporate" means to combine ingredients together until they are evenly mixed and fully blended in a uniform way. This is often done by folding, stirring, or whisking ingredients in a way that ensures they are well-integrated, without over mixing or separating the components. Incorporating is commonly used in recipes that require delicate handling, such as incorporating dry ingredients into wet ingredients in baking or mixing beaten eggs into batters. For example, when making cake batter, you incorporate flour into the wet mixture to avoid clumps and ensure a smooth consistency. What ingredients have you incorporated lately?

01/02/2025

Creamy pinto beans and flavorful rice are scooped into peppers and baked into convenient portions for optimal serving in this stuffed bell pepper recipe. Spicy, creamy green chili queso is slathered on top for extra indulgence. Garnished with cilantro and lime and served with chips, this meal is sure to satisfy! https://conta.cc/3BP4lC2

01/01/2025

As we welcome 2025, we're excited to help you create more delicious memories in your kitchen! Here's to savoring every moment, from cozy breakfasts to grand feasts. Cheers to a flavorful year ahead! Stop by and see what's cooking for the new year. What's on your wish list for 2025?

12/31/2024

12/31/2024

Set up a mocktail station for kids to mix up their own fizzy mocktails during festive celebrations. Place a little scoop of sorbet in the base of a durable or plastic champagne glass, then top with seltzer water or sparkling apple juice for a fancy and festive treat that kids and adults alike can partake in. Happy 2025!

12/30/2024

Decorate any kind of cupcake with numbers and arrange them like a clock to celebrate the countdown to the new year! This is a great way to get kids excited for the new year, even if they can't stay up until the clock strikes 12! You can always make it a noon year celebration for the youngest members of the family and celebrate mid-day!

12/29/2024

If NYE leaves you with a partially consumed bottle of day-old champagne, try this fun trick to revive the bubbles -- drop a raisin in the bottle! Wait a couple minutes, then watch as the remaining carbon dioxide left in the bottle is activated and you'll get some fizz back! Have you tried this trick? Let us know in the comments!

12/27/2024

Looking for a festive recipe to make with kids? Make edible sparklers this NYE! Simply dip giant pretzel rods into melted white chocolate and dust with gold sugar, sprinkles, or edible glitter before the white chocolate hardens. That's it! Just remember to go slow and be careful when heating white chocolate to avoid seizing! TIP: If the white chocolate seizes, simply whisk in a little warm milk to bring it back to a dippable state. How do you get kids involved in the kitchen this time of year?

12/26/2024

Celebrate the new year with this crowd pleasing crostini! Hearty, umami-packed mushrooms are slowly roasted in butter and marsala and topped with salty-crispy-sage leaves. Scooped atop toasted baguette slices and served with a classic Manhattan, we can't think of a better way to welcome 2025! https://conta.cc/49LJJr3

12/26/2024

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12/25/2024

Try this easy and decadent salty-sweet Saltine Cracker Toffee! It's the perfect treat to leave out for grazing on over the holiday week. With a short list of 6 simple ingredients you might have everything you need in your pantry right now! Get the recipe here: https://ow.ly/s6n250UcGfT