Recette Magazine

Lifestyle

January 20, 2018

Forget baking. Try pies in the freezer.

Pies are a delicious blend of crust and filling, and there are so many variations, you can find a pie for any taste. But when the sun is out and the humidity is rising, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven and bake a pie. So w…

Lifestyle

January 18, 2018

Three white wines to enjoy in the fall

The leaves are falling from the trees and crunching underfoot, the days are getting shorter, and all the fall-themed flavors are in abundance! As the seasons turn and the temperature needle starts rapidly dropping, we find ourselves stepping away …

Lifestyle

January 18, 2018

Three of our favorite winter cocktails

Hot toddies are all well and good but sometimes you want something fun, cool, and refreshing even if it’s freezing outside. One of my favorite things is to add a bit of seasonal flair to classic summery cocktails. These warming drinks combine the …

Beef
Lamb

January 17, 2018

Why sous-vide meat is the best meat

I don’t know about you, but I find the process of cooking meat—particularly steak—intimidating. It’s so easy to get it wrong. One mistake can mean an overdone chewy steak or a raw quivering mess. And let’s not even talk about how annoyingly messy …

Pork

January 17, 2018

How many ways can you bake a potato?

I love baked potatoes. Smothered in butter and sour cream, or cheese and broccoli, or bacon bits, they are a great side for dinner or a warm and tasty lunch. Sometimes, however, I want to elevate my baked potato game…

Lifestyle

January 13, 2018

The quickest, freshest dill pickle ever

Pickles. Some like them dill, some like them sweet, some don’t like them at all. (Who are those people, anyway?!) Today we’re talking about the quickest dill pickle recipe ever. In less than two hours, you could be eating fresh homemade pickles, a…

Lifestyle

January 12, 2018

Make your own pizza dough: fast, easy and delicious

Every Friday night is pizza night/movie night in our house. Sometimes we do pizza take-out, and sometimes, we make our own. There are lots of pre-made pizza doughs out there, from frozen to fresh to pre-cooked, and we’ve cycled through m…

Chicken

January 8, 2018

A beginners guide to Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio as it’s known in France, is one of the most popular white wine varieties available in the United States. The popularity is well earned, Pinot Grigio is crisp, zesty, and wonderfully refreshing on a hot summers day.

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Dessert

January 8, 2018

Rice Krispie treats aren’t just for kids anymore.

Rice Krispie Treats have been around since 1939. The recipe for this iconic treat is printed on the back of the Rice Krispie box — simply melt…

Chicken

January 8, 2018

Use these four ingredients to shortcut your meal prep

Many recipes claim to be “30 minutes or less” but how often is that actually true, if there are still five carrots to be peeled or a container of mushrooms to wash? There are man…

Lifestyle

January 7, 2018

Hang Your Pots

When my husband and I moved into our house seven years ago, we knew the kitchen was small, and we arrived prepared… with black plastic pegboard. At just under $6 per piece, this pegboard can be hung anywhere you have some extra wall space, witho…

Lifestyle

January 5, 2018

You should grill your next pizza

Forget the oven, the absolute best way to cook pizza at home is on a hot grill. If you’ve tried pizza cooked on your bbq, you’re probably nodding your head in agreement. If you’ve yet to try grilled pizza, you’re in for a real treat. Unlike ovens,…

Lifestyle

January 4, 2018

A Beginners Guide to Coffee: Mocha Java

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Chicken
Pork

January 4, 2018

A beginners guide to Saignée Rosé

While I understand their appeal, I’ve never been particularly partial to rosé wines. It’s true that a rosé can be refreshing and is a great complement to a warm summer’s day. Personally though, I tend to gravitate towards the more robust end of th…

Lifestyle

January 3, 2018

Nine uses for leftover coffee

If there is one everyday task I can’t seem to get right, it’s figuring out how much coffee to brew in the morning. Regardless of how much I adjust my quantities, I either end up with too little or far too much. Having too little coffee is not real…