“Are you making breakfast nachos?” my husband asked as he wandered into the kitchen and saw me throwing tortilla chips and salsa into a skillet. He wasn’t too far off the money: Chilaquiles is a Mexican breakfast dish traditionally made by pan-frying strips of stale corn tortillas and then simmering them in salsa.
Tender, juicy meatballs are a supper to celebrate. Pick your favorite blend of meat and a sauce to match, and everyone is happy.
But achieving meatball perfection has its tricks and potential pitfalls. Here are five common mistakes to avoid so you can make the meatballs of your dreams.
Q: My father went through major heart surgery earlier this year, and while he is recovering well, my mom is having a hard time adapting to cooking for his new dietary needs. He needs to maintain a low-sodium diet for his blood pressure, and he has to avoid leafy greens due to blood-thinner medication.
The next time you find yourself with just a tiny bit of leftover pumpkin purée, think twice about tossing it. You’d be surprised (and thoroughly delighted) by what you can whip up with even just a few spoonfuls.
From homemade pumpkin spice lattes to smoothies to mug cakes, these 12 recipes rely on no more than a single cup of pumpkin purée.
