On our last vacation, we ate at an outdoor café that featured stuffed crêpes and grilled burritos. Taking a wrap and browning it changes the dish from a sandwich to a meal, but it’s still super simple. Here’s a family friendly burrito variation. Use cilantro from your new herb garden to make the creamy salsa. […]
The recipe for this delicious and easy egg dish comes from Gloria Logan, mother of Liz Logan, Make It Better’s senior editor. All the work is done the night before, so on Mother’s Day, your brood just has to pop it in the oven while you relax. Classic Egg Strata Serves: 8 Prep Time: 40 […]
Kathryn Guylay of Nurture teaches youth simple and healthy cooking. This super-easy, highly affordable recipe comes from Kathryn Guylay, executive director of the nonprofit Nurture.
Maybe you have an ice cream maker. But it’s probably in the basement or the garage or that cabinet that’s out-of-reach, never been used. Or maybe you’re thinking about buying one.But it seems like a lot of effort and you have to wonder: Is homemade ice cream really more special than the super-premium store-bought varieties? […]
Whether you’re looking for an easy activity to do with your kids or a way to wow guests at a dinner party, let these ice cream recipes—Fresh Peach or Rum (for adults only)—be your guide. The first is a super simple, throw-it-all-together-and-mix traditional ice cream. The second—a richer, custard-based ice cream—requires advance preparation. Fresh Peach […]
When it’s just you, the kids and the beach, it’s easy to throw a few PB&Js in a backpack and go. But sometimes we want to make it special, and by the time you draft a menu, the grocery list is a mile long and is going to cost more than any respectable picnic should.
My summer motto is: Entertain more, stress less. Summer dinner parties are less about matching china and more about the backyard. Forget starched white napkins, printed invitations and planning every last detail. Instead, pick up the phone, call a few friends, and let everyone bring something.
This recipe can be made year-round, but it’s best in early summer with sugar snap peas and basil from the farmers market. Serves: 6 for lunch, 12 or more as part of a buffet Total Time: 30 minutes Complete the Menu: Crusty bread, St. Andre cheese and iced tea Vinaigrette Ingredients 1/3 cup lemon juice, […]
