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IngredientsCoriander vs. Cilantro: What’s the Difference? If a cilantro plant is green and leafy, the herb is cilantro. But once the plant flowers and goes to seed, it becomes coriander. Here’s how to use each herb.
IngredientsButter Beans vs. Lima Beans: Here’s the Difference When it comes to butter beans vs. lima beans, you might be surprised to learn that they’re the same bean. Here’s how to cook them.
RecipesBacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or other winter holidays. If you don’t like blue cheese, you can substitute feta or goat cheese. —Kristyne Mcdougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio
RecipesMinty Pea Soup with Lemon This is one of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You can add cayenne or lemon pepper for a little kick. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California
RecipesChocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year we go all out with fancy desserts. —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona
RecipesMother’s Day Ham After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I’ve ever made. I invented it because I’m always buying international condiments and finding ways to use them. Sumac is the secret ingredient here. —Molly B. Johnson, Stevenson, Washington
RecipesPeach Bourbon Shrimp After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel, and peach preserves add sweetness to this easy weeknight dish. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
RecipesBrandy Alexander Cheesecake My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a cheesecake with the same flavors. It’s not necessary to use both the dark and white creme de cacao in this recipe; six tablespoons of either one may be substituted. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
RecipesHalva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies) A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
RecipesMeaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce We celebrate Indigenous People’s Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years. To honor them, I make these wild rice meatballs. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Home & LivingWe Tried the Viral Bissell Little Green Machine—And The Results Are Disgustingly Good Our Bissell Little Green Machine review left us in shock at the grime and dust trapped in our upholstered surfaces. See our results for the full scoop.
IngredientsWhat Are Fava Beans? Fava beans, also known as broad beans, have a bright green exterior and mild flavor. Favas are fabulous raw, cooked or as a crunchy snack.
IngredientsHow to Make The Pioneer Woman’s Tender Cowboy Steak This cowboy steak recipe is the best bone-in ribeye ever!
Health & WellnessWhat Is the Difference Between Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil? When do you use olive oil vs. extra virgin olive oil? We’ll share the differences in taste and various uses in cooking.