A reader recently expressed her frustration with the available selection of ugly, plastic cake keepers. She wanted something pretty she could display on her countertop, but also something with a lid to keep things fresh. Well, there are plenty of options that marry those two functions! Here are 10 lovely places to start:
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Q: I bought a rather expensive hunk of cotija cheese for our Cinco de Mayo tacos. What else can I do with it besides add to salads?
Sent by Diane
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If you don’t have a garden, or curbside compost, you might think composting isn’t for you. But guess what — you can still join the compost party, even if you’re an apartment dweller or suffer from a black thumb. Read on for ways to turn your kitchen scraps into soil and make sure it’s put to good use…
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4.45 / 5 Stars | 70 Reviews
by Bridget
“These muffins have no sugar and no fat, but are moist and tasty. Instead of regular applesauce, I sometimes use mango-peach to give the muffins more flavor. Great recipe for diabetics! You can use all white flour instead the whole wheat flour, too.”
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4 / 5 Stars | 2 Reviews
by JJOHN32
“A pfeffernusse cookie that can be cut into round shapes. Great at Christmas.”
Happy weekend, folks! Popular posts this week on The Kitchn include a fabulous tip to get more juice out of lemons and limes, nine spots in your kitchen that good use a good scrub, the best pieces of advice if you’re looking to start a container garden, and a few of our favorite make-ahead brunch recipes. Enjoy!
15. Nostalgic Recipe: Homemade “Drumsticks” Ice Cream Sundae Waffle Cones
14. Why I Secretly Suck on Mango Pits in the Kitchen (And So Should You)
13. Spring Recipe: Carrot Ribbon Fettuccine
12. Kitchen Before & After: The ‘You Don’t Need To Gut the Kitchen’ Makeover
11. 7 Alarming Food Practices Banned in Europe But Not in the US
10. Recipe: Chicken Breast Sautéed in Sweet Red Onion & Lemon
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4.2 / 5 Stars | 3 Reviews
by JAMESPOL
“A nice, spicy green salad, made by tossing red leaf lettuce with ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and spicy peppers.”
Rubén’s Paella-Making Spanish Kitchen Kitchen Tour
It’s Friday, and it’s spring! What’s cooking? I’m thinking that it may be time to break out the pizza dough and the grill. What about you? Are you going to the farmers’ market, or planning out your meals for next week? What’s inspiring you in the kitchen right now, and what do you have on the front burner? Tell us! We’re getting ready for Reader Request Week and we love your inspiration!
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Planning a Mother’s Day brunch this weekend? Hooo-boy, have you hit the jackpot! These strawberry-sour cream scones with their crunchy brown sugar topping should definitely be on your list. If your brunch is edging into lunch, go for a colorful table and serve our beet and tahini dip alongside plates of carrot ribbon fettuccine. Plus, no brunch is complete without a champagne cocktail, and this mint julep version is sure to hit the spot. Take a look through all our recipes from this past week for even more ideas.
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