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A cottage cheese pancake recipe might sound like a health-food workaround, but that’s not what these are. The cottage cheese does add a boost of protein, but it also does something genuinely interesting to the batter: it adds a subtle tang and richness you won’t get from your usual pancake recipe. It also helps give […] The post Cottage Cheese Pancakes appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
Peach season doesn’t last long, so I try to make the most of it while the fruit is at its peak. This roundup features some of my favorite peach recipes—from a gorgeous peach galette and comforting peach cobbler to a fresh peach and burrata salad for those nights when it’s too hot to turn on […] The post Peachy Keen: My Favorite Peach Recipes For Summer appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
This summer pudding recipe is one of the best ways to make the most of berry season, without ever turning on the oven. A traditional British dessert, summer pudding is typically made by lining a bowl with bread, weighing it down overnight, and unmolding it before serving. My simplified version skips all that in favor […] The post Summer Pudding appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
If you’ve only ever had store-bought angel food cake, you’re in for a treat. Homemade angel food cake is in a league of its own. It’s tall, feather-light, and incredibly fluffy, with a delicate vanilla-almond flavor and a lightly crisp, golden crust. It has a reputation for being tricky, but it’s actually quite straightforward once […] The post Angel Food Cake appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
With its vibrant ruby-red color and tart, cranberry-like flavor, hibiscus iced—also known as agua de jamaica—tea is one of my favorite warm-weather drinks. It’s naturally caffeine-free, easy to make, and incredibly refreshing on a hot day. All you need are dried hibiscus flowers and water. Look for dried hibiscus flowers (sometimes labeled flor de jamaica) […] The post Hibiscus Iced Tea appeared…
Got a bunch of overripe bananas languishing in your fruit bowl? Don’t let them go to waste—freeze them! That’s exactly what I do. As soon as my bananas get too spotty for my family to eat, I peel them and toss them in a freezer bag. Before long, I have enough for a batch of […] The post How to Freeze Bananas appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
There are countless ways to make creamed corn, but this version—adapted from When Southern Women Cook by America’s Test Kitchen—is one of the simplest. Instead of relying on a roux or lots of added ingredients, it lets the corn do most of the work. The kernels are simmered in a skillet until just crisp-tender, then […] The post Creamed Corn appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
A buckle is a simple fruit cake—batter on the bottom, fruit scattered on top, all baked together in one pan. This peach blackberry version is wonderfully easy to make. You melt the butter right in a skillet or baking dish, pour the batter over it without stirring, then scatter the fruit on top. As it […] The post Peach Blackberry Buckle appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
This basil vinaigrette is one of those recipes I look forward to making every summer. It’s packed with fresh basil, comes together in minutes, and is an easy way to add bright, herby flavor to everything from salads and vegetables to grilled chicken, fish, and fresh mozzarella or burrata. Still have basil to use? My […] The post Basil Vinaigrette appeared first on Once Upon a Chef .
A good salad has lots of contrasting colors, textures, and flavors, and this avocado salad has it all: buttery avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bell peppers and cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette. For best results, let the tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers marinate in the dressing for at least 20 minutes before adding the […] The post Summer Avocado Salad appeared first on Once…
