Author: Bonus Kitchen
Welcome to the weekend! It’s getting even colder here in Ohio and I’m getting really cold here. It started snowing around noon and is expected to continue snowing into tomorrow. Do I need to tell you how excited I am about this? We should get 3-6 inches of snow, but for us here in central Ohio, that’s a lot of snow. I’m going to start simmering the tomato soup on the stove. Tonight I’m going to dip the best grilled cheese sandwich ever into it. My son Ben requested clam chowder for dinner tomorrow, so I’m looking forward to that…
As a mother of two, I wear many hats. Boo-boo solver, homework helper, referee…the list goes on. But the job I take most seriously is being my family’s best memory maker. Creating a special, loving, positive and memorable childhood for my children is my life’s greatest joy. So, as you might have guessed, I go all out for the annual tradition over the holidays. Cookie Decorating Day during the holiday season is a cherished event in my family, and Alton Brown’s Sugar Cookies are the cornerstone of its success. Why Alton Brown Sugar Cookies Are the Best Every year, we…
These no-bake Scotch louvres are ready in minutes and always go away quickly. Perfect as a holiday treat, last-minute treat, or to pack in lunch boxes throughout the week. Flavor: A peanut butter base with a crunchy cereal and smooth chocolate butterscotch top that combines sweet and salty flavors. Recommended tools: You will need a large pot, microwave-safe bowl, or 9×13 pot. Swaps: Pair this recipe with Special K, cornflakes, or your favorite crunchy cereal for a fun combination of textures. Freeze: Wrap these chocolate butterscotch bars individually and freeze them for a ready-to-go sweet treat. clever ingredients tips Rice…
Crunchy and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Italian butter cookies are perfect for any occasion, especially the holidays. When you walk into an Italian bakery, these cookies are front and center.I have to admit that homemade is the best, but if you haven’t made it yet, I highly recommend giving it a try. It uses very few materials but is of high quality and very easy to assemble. Making the dough can be difficult, so practice will perfect your piping skills. The key is that the butter and eggs need to come to room temperature. Otherwise, the dough will become too stiff to…
Learn how to cook roast beef perfectly every time, including easy step-by-step tips, ideal temperatures, cooking times, and seasoning ideas for a tender, flavorful roast. roast beef Make tender roast beef at home with this easy oven roast recipe. Garlic Herb Roast Beef Rub features easy steps to create a delicious crust and juicy interior. This roast beef recipe is perfect served as a main dish or sliced for hearty roast beef sandwiches. Serve with creamy horseradish sauce, au jus, or prime rib gravy. This beef roast recipe is an authentic recipe that I’ve been trying for over 10 years.…
These vegan black bean brownies taste like real brownies, but with more protein and better ingredients. These are soft, fluffy, moist, and have no bean flavor. The perfect mix of black beans, almond butter, and vegan protein powder makes for a filling, more nutritious, and super delicious healthy snack idea. Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and flour-free. Blend, bake, and enjoy. When I think of brownies, I think of bake sales in high school where I would make a ton of brownies every week. Back then it was boxed mix and extra chocolate chips. Now I make brownie recipes that are just…
My husband and I love Viet-Cajun seafood restaurants like Boiling Crab in Sacramento. These places are Cajun and Asian fusion restaurants that serve crawfish, shrimp, oysters, crabs, and other seafood. The boiled seafood comes in a plastic bag and is covered in a rich, aromatic sauce that is truly finger-licking delicious. You’ll be eating with your hands, so you might need a bib, but that’s part of the fun. There’s always a line at The Boiling Crab, at least when I go. I hate crowds and waiting, so I usually do a drive-by, see the line, and then drive home…
These no-bake ladyfinger cranberry cake rolls are one of those winter desserts that just seem too easy for how pretty they look. It’s bright, festive, and honestly, every time I make it, people think I spent hours in the kitchen. But the secret is that it comes together with no baking required and just a little bit of assembly magic. Imagine tender ladyfingers smothered in a creamy, fluffy filling and each slice drizzled with a bright sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Cranberries give it the perfect holiday glow. It’s chilled rather than baked, so the flavors meld in the dreamiest way. The…
An easy recipe for homemade roast beef. Rub the beef thighs with oil, sprinkle with garlic slices, season with salt and pepper, place on a bed of herbs, slow roast to perfection, and serve with a simple au jus. This recipe will serve 6-8 people. Have a fun Wednesday like Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We spent time with friends and family and had a lot of fun, but as usual time passes too quickly. Christmas will be over by the time this recipe is published, but the New Year will be just around the corner. I’m…
Looking for a festive Christmas cocktail? This 5-minute bubbly Cranberry Orange Mimosa features winter holiday flavors and is topped with candied rosemary, a twist of lemon zest, fresh cranberries, and a zesty sugar rim. christmas morning mimosa This winter cocktail will elevate your Christmas morning brunch and pairs beautifully with breakfast classics like Sweet Potato Frittata, our wildly popular Blueberry Lemon Bread with Lemon Glaze, and our fan-favorite Ham and Broccoli Frittata. It also pairs perfectly with our new savory breakfast puff pastry egg tart with prosciutto and asparagus. And – drumroll – I’ll soon be sharing a full Christmas…