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Smashed Chickpea Salad with Feta and Herbs

A fresh, healthy, and seriously satisfying chickpea salad bursting with bright Mediterranean flavors! This Smashed Chickpea Salad features crisp veggies, tangy feta, briny capers and loads of fresh herbs, tossed with protein-packed chickpeas in a zingy lemon dressing. The perfect vegetarian lunch, dinner or cookout side dish. Made with just 8 simple ingredients and ready...

Quesabirria Tacos (Beef Birria Tacos)

Irresistible Quesabirria Tacos are a Tijuanan fusion of two Mexican staples - quesadillas and birria de res! They start with corn tortillas that are quickly dipped in the rich birria consommé before being filled with shredded beef and melted cheese. The assembled tacos then get crisped up on the griddle or skillet. Serve these saucy...

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Rich and decadent Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting take the classic dessert to a whole new level. Incredibly moist carrot cake cupcakes loaded with warm spices and studded with crunchy toasted pecans are topped with an outrageously good brown butter cream cheese frosting amplified by toasted milk powder. These crowd-pleasing carrot...

How to Brown Butter

Browning butter is a simple cooking technique that transforms everyday butter into a flavor factory. With just a few minutes of stovetop simmering, you can bring out nutty, toasted notes that take everyday recipes to the next level. Learn how to brown butter properly to make decadent brown butter cookies, cakes, pasta and more. There's...

Roasted Spring Vegetable and Crispy Farro Salad

This Roasted Spring Vegetable and Crispy Farro Salad is the ultimate way to enjoy the season's best produce. It's loaded with a colorful mix of roasted veggies like carrots, asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and more, which get an amazing caramelized flavor! Then it's tossed with nutty crispy farro, peppery arugula, tangy feta, and a herby...

Green Goddess Dressing

Bright and herbaceous Green Goddess Dressing is a tangy, creamy dream! Brimming with fresh basil, dill, and parsley (or whichever tender herbs you need to use up), this dressing is bursting with vibrant flavor. Use it on salads, drizzle it over proteins, dunk your veggies in it, or pour it over all your favorite dishes....