Cue everyone’s favorite grandmother, Babs Costello (aka TikTok sensation @brunchwithbabs) who has us covered thanks to some genius pumpkin carving hacks. Babs never fails to break down the most challenging of house chores and activities (her guide on how to load a dishwasher the right way is a lifesaver!). As one TikToker says in Babs comments, “how do you make everything easier.” Aka, prepare to take notes on how to carve a pumpkin the Babs way.

I mean, if Babs suggests something, we know it’s brilliant. These pumpkin carving hacks offer no exception.

Babs’ Do’s and Don’ts of Pumpkin Carving Hacks

Like many, carving pumpkins for Halloween “is a treasured tradition in our family,” Babs says. Yet, she explains, yuck and mess can plague the process. Before resorting to no-carve pumpkin ideas, try Babs’ tips and hacks that “cut the job in half” for the perfect jack-o-lanterns.

Take note, these hacks are no joke. TikTok can’t get enough of them! Babs’ pumpkin carving video has 4 million likes. Take a look at the viral do’s and don’ts of pumpkin carving that the home hack guru suggests.

@brunchwithbabs 🎃Do’s and Don’ts of Pumpkin Carving 🎃It is a treasured tradition in our family to carve jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.  But with all the yuck and mess, sometimes my kids would quit the project before we even started.  Babs’ Do’s and Don’ts for Pumpkin Carving, saves the mess and speeds up carving so you can have the perfect jack-o-lantern with no mess and no fuss.  Happy Halloween 🎃XO Babs 1. Carve from bottom.  That way you have the stem to hold onto and you can easily slip the pumpkin right over a candle or flashlight. 2. Hold pumpkin in your lap to carve.  You will have a much steadier pumpkin to cut.    3. Use a red dry erase marker to sketch your design. It erases easily and if you miss a spot, it blends in. 4. Use a hand mixer to clean out your pumpkin. 5. Use cookie cutters and a rubber mallet to carve your design. 6. Cover all cut surfaces with Vaseline to keep the pumpkin moist after carving.  Pumpkins should last 1-2 weeks carved! 7. Sprinkle some cinnamon on the inside top of your pumpkin for festive pumpkin spice smell when a candle is lit inside the pumpkin.  🎃 #pumpkincarving ♬ original sound – everyone’s grandmother

Tip #1: Sit, don’t stand

First, “don’t stand and carve your pumpkin, sit!” Babs advises. Carve the pumpkin resting on your lap for a steady work surface.

Tip #2: Cut out the bottom of the pumpkin

Babs hollows out pumpkins from the bottom rather than the top. This takes out the hassle of trying to perfectly position a candle in the pumpkin. Instead, just slip the carved pumpkin over a tea light. Plus, you can hold onto the stem while carving, too. It’s that simple.

Tip #3: Clean out pumpkin “guts” with a hand mixer

Instead of cleaning pumpkins out by hand, use a hand mixer. That’s right, “get all those strings cleaned out!” The mixer does the heavy lifting of loosening the pumpkin strings. Then you’re free to scoop out the guts.

Psst… Don’t forget to save the seeds. You can roast pumpkin seeds for a snack later on.

Tip #4: Use a dry erase marker to sketch designs

Switch out permanent marker for a dry erase marker when designing pumpkins. Dry erase markers (Babs uses a red marker) erase easily and missed spots can blend into the pumpkin. As Babs says, “you can get rid of the lines after you carve.”

Tip #5: Carve pumpkins with a mallet and cookie cutter

Let’s face it, carving pumpkins with a knife is way harder than it needs to be. That’s why Babs suggests using a cookie cutter and rubber mallet to carve out your design. Make sure to remove the dry erase marker lines once the carved pumpkin pieces are pushed out.

Tip #6: Lengthen pumpkin life with Vaseline

“Don’t let all your work go to waste,” Babs says. To fully enjoy carved pumpkins, cover the cut surfaces of pumpkins with Vaseline. This keeps the pumpkin moist so it doesn’t dry out as quickly, which preserves it for around 1-2 weeks. That’s way beyond the 3-5 days a pumpkin usually lasts.

Tip #7: Scent jack-o-lanterns with cinnamon

Create a fall-scented jack-o-lantern by sprinkling cinnamon on the inside top of pumpkins. Place the pumpkin over a candle for a pumpkin that not only looks amazing, but smells wonderful too. It’s like pumpkin spice!

A grateful TikToker commented, “I was today years old when I realized I’ve been doing this the hard way my entire life!” Another commented, “Babs, you never fail to impress and teach me something new, and inspiring.” And with hacks this good, we can’t help but agree.

If you need us, we’ll be carving pumpkins the Babs way all spooky season long. Happy Halloween!

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Here’s another TikTok recipe to add to your list of pumpkin faves for chilly mornings: cinnamon roll pumpkin pancakes. Is this a recipe for cinnamon rolls? Is it pancakes? It’s both, of course!

What are cinnamon roll pumpkin pancakes?

Think pumpkin cinnamon rolls in pancake form. It’s possible—two tasty breakfasts rolled together into one irresistible treat. Imagine a stack of fluffy pancakes with caramelized cinnamon sugar swirls. Then add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice for a delicacy that says autumn like no other breakfast can.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Pancakes

We came across this recipe from food and lifestyle creator Well Made by Kiley and knew it was a culinary masterpiece. I mean, with a combination of two of our favorites, how could we not be obsessed? It’s fall genius at its finest. Here’s how to make the pancakes!

@wellmadebykiley PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES All of my Gilmore Girls girlies uniteee 🍂 I can’t even put into words how good these are??? 🤯 Caramelized cinnamon sugar swirls in a stack of soft, tender, and fluffy pumpkin pancakes – truly a dream 🤎recipe below! #Recipe Details: Ingredients: – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour @Bob’s Red Mill – 3 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar – 1 1/4 tsp baking powder – 3/4 tsp baking soda – 1/4 tsp salt – 1 tsp cinnamon – Optional: 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice – 1/2 cup pumpkin puree – 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk (can sub milk of choice) – 1 tbsp butter, melted – 1 egg – 1 tsp vanilla extract Cinnamon Swirl: – 4 tbsp butter, softened – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 2 tsp cinnamon – 1 tbsp of the pancake batter Maple Glaze: – 1/2 cup powdered sugar – 2 tbsp maple syrup + 1 tbsp milk – 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut or brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice (if using). In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients into the dry and use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix until just combined. In a small separate bowl, make the cinnamon swirl mixture by mixing together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp of the pancake batter. Transfer the mixture to a small plastic sandwich baggie, and snip a small portion of the corner off. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease with butter. Use a 1/4 cup to pour the pancake batter into the skillet for each pancake. Use the piping baggie full of the cinnamon swirl mixture and gently swirl the mixture into the pancake, pushing slightly into the batter so the cinnamon mixture swirls into the batter, not just on top. Once bubbles appear on the surface, gently flip the pancake over and cook the other side for a minute, or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon swirl mixture. Serve pancakes warm with additional butter, maple syrup, or a simple glaze if desired. Enjoy! #pumpkin #cinnamonroll #pancakes #pumpkinpancakes #breakfast #cinnamonrolls #fall #fallbreakfast #easy #recipe #easyrecipe #fallrecipe ♬ original sound – Well Made by Kiley

Ingredients

Pancake batter:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons brown or coconut sugar
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon swirl:

• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of pancake batter

Maple glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Mix dry ingredients

First, whisk the flour (Kiley uses Bob’s Red Mill), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl.

Step 2: Mix wet ingredients

Next, whisk together pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl.

Step 3: Combine wet and dry ingredients

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon. Make sure the ingredients are fully mixed.

Step 4: Prep the cinnamon swirls

Mix softened butter, sugar, cinnamon and a tablespoon of the pancake batter in a small bowl. Move this mixture to a small plastic baggie and cut a tiny corner of the bag off. This bag will be used to create the cinnamon roll swirls in the pancakes.

Step 5: Pour batter onto a hot skillet

Set a large skillet or griddle over medium heat; drop in a pat of butter. From there, pour pancake batter to create each pancake and then maneuver the small bag to create cinnamon swirls. It should lightly push into the batter, not just rest on the surface.

Step 6: Flip!

When bubbles appear, it’s time to flip that pancake. Cook for around a minute or until golden.

Just add maple syrup and you’ve got an unforgettable fall breakfast!

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This recipe is ideal for Halloween breakfast or a Hocus Pocus party at any time of day. Here’s how to make the perfect All Hallows’ Eve cocktails.

What’s in this Halloween mimosa?

It may sound like the mimosas are full of creatures of the night, but the glittering drinks are actually quite sweet. According to TikTok creator The Spritz Effect (@thespritzeffect), her Monster Mimosas taste “like sweet champagne with a hint of melon!” Thanks to the magic of edible glitter, this sparkly delight of melon liqueur and champagne makes for a mimosa worthy of Frankenstein.

How to Make Monster Mash Mimosas

The mimosas are a pretty straightforward recipe. As The Spritz Effect says, “these couldn’t be any cuter (or easier)!” That may explain why they’re so popular, racking up nearly 600,000 likes on TikTok. Here’s how to make the eerie viral cocktail. Or, as one TikTok user commented, “the most beautiful mimosas we’ve ever seen!”

@thespritzeffect Monster Mash (melon) mimosas for your spooky brunches this month! Just add a half ounce of melon liqueur to your bubbly! Follow along for more halloween recipes edible glitter is @Fancy Sprinkles®, sprinkles are from target! #halloween #thespritzeffect #mimosa #halloweendrinks #halloweencocktailreciepes #monstermash #fallcocktail #fallrecipes ♬ Monster Mash – Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers

Ingredients

• Just enough vanilla frosting to rim a glass
• Halloween sprinkles
• Pinch of edible glitter
• 1/2 ounce melon liqueur
• Enough champagne to fill the glass

Directions

To create this sparkly Halloween mimosa, start by rimming a drinking glass with vanilla frosting and Halloween sprinkles. The Spritz Effect uses bats and ghosts from Target but any spooky sprinkles will do.

From there, add a pinch of edible glitter to the glass—The Spritz Effect’s is from Fancy Sprinkles—and half an ounce of melon liqueur. Fill the rest of the glass with champagne for a cocktail that offers “no tricks, just treats!” as The Spritz Effect says.

Now that you know how to make ’em, add these mimosas to the list of Halloween drinks for the season. In fact, bring a batch of Halloween mimosas to any upcoming brunches, potlucks or Halloween parties for a smash hit!

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The new Raspberry Rally cookie had a catchy name and a fresh flavor. Raspberry Rally was a twist on Thin Mints, which is almost every state’s favorite Girl Scout Cookie. Like Thin Mints, the cookies were thin, crispy and dipped in smooth chocolaty coating. But instead of being jazzed up with mint, these cookies were infused with raspberry flavor. Our new Girl Scout Cookie review praised Raspberry Rally for its “mild chocolaty flavor” and “not-too-sweet raspberry taste.”

It joined the Girl Scout Cookie lineup for 2023 but won’t be available during the cookie season in 2024.

Raspberry Rally Has Been Discontinued

Instead of being able to buy Raspberry Rally cookies from your favorite neighborhood Girl Scout, cookie monsters had to buy them online. A little less personal, perhaps. But it did allow people who don’t know a Girl Scout, or who live far away from where the Scouts set up their sales tables, to get in on the fun. And they sure did, because Raspberry Rally cookies sold out quickly!

But popularity couldn’t save the flavor. A representative for Girl Scouts of the USA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but as CNN Business reports, the Raspberry Rally has run its course. The boxed treat won’t be sold this upcoming cookie season, which runs from January to April 2024.

“While Raspberry Rally was extremely popular last year, we are taking a pause this season to prioritize supplying our classic varieties,” the Girl Scouts of the USA said in a statement to CNN.

What’s next for Raspberry Rally?

While it’s possible the flavor will never return, we’re holding out some serious hope. “Taking a pause” sounds better than “moving on from” or “replacing with a new flavor.” Since the Raspberry Rally cookie sold so quickly, maybe the Scouts will bring them back in 2025—whether online-only or through the regular selling channels.

For now, Raspberry Rally fans can stock up on eBay, where the boxes are being sold for anywhere from $24.99 to $200.

You might want to try one of our many copycat Girl Scout cookie recipes. While we don’t have a recipe for Raspberry Rally, I bet if you used raspberry flavoring instead of peppermint in the Thin Mint recipe, you might come close. Happy baking!

Recipes for People Who Love Raspberry

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Chocolate-Glazed Raspberry Eclairs I first made choux pastry in high school for a French class assignment, and I was fascinated. Since then, chocolate-glazed raspberry eclairs have been my favorite pastry to make. I garnish each eclair either with a single fresh raspberry or with a sprinkling of crushed freeze-dried raspberries. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Go to Recipe

Raspberry Moscow Mule CakeThis Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I've ever made from scratch. It's so moist and flavorful, and it reminds me of my favorite cocktail. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

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Berry Smoothie BowlWe turned one of our favorite smoothies into a smoothie bowl and topped it with even more fresh fruit and a few toasted almonds for a little crunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Mixed Berry TiramisuBecause I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened berries star with crisp ladyfinger cookies and mascarpone cheese. Serve it from a glass bowl or in clear dishes to show off the luscious layers. —Najmussahar Ahmed, Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Pork Tenderloin with Three-Berry SalsaMy husband came home from a work meeting that had served pork with a spicy blueberry salsa. He was amazed at how tasty it was, so I came up with my own rendition without seeing or tasting what he had. It took several tries, but this is the delicious result. —Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California

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Berry Ricotta Puff PancakeThis slightly sweet berry puff pancake is filled with fruit and has a custardy texture that puffs up beautifully when baked. It makes an easy yet impressive breakfast. —Jessi Smith, Fort Myers, Florida

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Contest-Winning Raspberry Cream PieThis recipe is delicious with either frozen or fresh-picked raspberries. That means you can make it year-round. One bite of raspberry pie will instantly turn winter to summer. —Julie Price, Nashville, Tennessee

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Ruby Raspberry SlawGive ordinary coleslaw a "berry" tangy twist. It's sure to get raves at your next picnic or potluck. —Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

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Baked French ToastAny day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman, New York, New York

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Fresh Raspberry Icebox CakeLayered icebox cakes are so fun because they look impressive but couldn't be easier. Fresh raspberries make this one really special. Use Anna's Ginger Thins to get the scalloped edges, or regular gingersnaps if those are not available. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Lemon Raspberry BuckleI've given a fresh summery twist to the classic blueberry buckle everyone loves by swapping out the blueberries for raspberries (my favorite) and adding sweet and tart lemon curd. This berry buckle cake recipe tastes great with vanilla ice cream! —Jenna Fleming, Lowville, New York

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Berry Chicken SaladBright berries and creamy goat cheese make this one a winner! —Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan

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Triple Berry No-Bake CheesecakeI've made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they're usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland

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Very Berry SpreadTwo kinds of berries make this jam deliciously different. I always keep some on hand.—Irene Hagel, Choiceland, Saskatchewan

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Berry TrifleThis Berry Trifle is a delicious salute to summer! I usually serve it during the summer when fresh berries are bountiful, but you can also prepare it with frozen cherries and light cherry pie filling during cooler months. —Brenda Paine, North Syracuse, New York

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Lemon-Raspberry Streusel MuffinsFresh from the oven, these attractive, delicious muffins make a great accompaniment to any breakfast or brunch. I usually double the recipe because they seem to disappear the minute I set them out. —Marie Herr, Berea, Ohio

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Raspberry Coconut French Toast Slow-Cooker StyleI put the ingredients in the slow cooker crock the night before, refrigerate it, then pop the crock into the slow cooker in the morning. You can use regular milk or half-and-half, include your favorite jam, and substitute almond extract instead of vanilla. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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Berry Cream PieI found this recipe in a very old cookbook and made it for a family gathering. The pie was gone in no time. It's a perfect summertime treat.

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Raspberry Lemonade ConcentrateHere's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Rustic Chocolate Raspberry TartHere’s a delectable dessert that’s simple but feels upscale. With its fresh raspberries and Nutella-covered homemade pastry crust, you and your guests won’t be able to get enough. —Christina Seremetis, Rockland, Massachusetts

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Raspberry Peach Puff PancakeHere's a simple, satisfying treat that's perfect when you have company for brunch. It's elegant enough that you can even serve it for dessert at other meals.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Double-Berry Quick BreadHealthy, fast and easy! This bread is a favorite of mine when prep time is tight and I have small amounts of different kinds of berries to use up. — Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

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Berry Puff PancakeBreakfast is my husband's favorite meal of the day. I use our homegrown blueberries in this sweet morning treat. —Cecilia Morgan, Milwaukie, Oregon

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Raspberry Ice Cream in a BagMaking homemade ice cream is fun for the whole family, and the fresh raspberry flavor of this treat makes it a perfect summer activity. Kids can shake the bags until the liquid changes to ice cream and then enjoy the reward! —Erin Hoffman, Canby, Minnesota

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Raspberry Meringue HeartsHere’s a lovely dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the graceful heart shape of the raspberry meringue. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Mixed Berry Sundaes for 2These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the dish, which I enjoy as a simple breakfast or healthy dessert for two. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

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Rhubarb Mint TeaA bumper crop of rhubarb and mint from my garden inspired me to create this thirst-quenching pick-me-up. Raspberries deepen the tea's vibrant red color, making the drinks a pretty addition to your table. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

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Mini Lemon Cheesecake TartsDainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites —lemon and cheesecake —in one yummy morsel. They look lovely topped with fresh raspberries, but sliced strawberries are just as pretty and delicious. —Gwyn Brandt, Hibbing, Minnesota

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Slow-Cooker Berry CobblerI adapted my mom's yummy cobbler recipe for slow cooking. With the hot summers here in Arizona, we can still enjoy this comforting dessert, and I don't have to turn on the oven. —Karen Jarocki, Yuma, Arizona

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Swirled Raspberry & Chocolate CheesecakeOne secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture, the eggs add more volume and lightness because of trapped air. This light, fluffy cheesecake is a family favorite. —Brittney Segobiano, Geneseo, Illinois

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Raspberry Peach JamWhen my jam won a first-place pink ribbon at our local county fair, I was overjoyed but it's not the highest compliment that recipe has received. Two girlfriends that I share it with tell me if they don't hide the jam from their husbands and children, they'll devour an entire jarful at just a sitting! —Patricia Larsen, Leslieville, Alberta

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Raspberry Pecan Chicken SaladI gave this sweet-savory chicken salad a little zip with Chinese five-spice powder, which tastes a bit like pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle some on roasted carrots for an awesome meal. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

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Jumbleberry CrumbleA friend brought this delicious, down-home dessert to church and was kind enough to give out the recipe. Everyone enjoyed it so much and just showered her with compliments! It’s especially wonderful served warm or with a dollop of creamy whipped topping. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Favorite Fresh Raspberry PieThis pretty raspberry pie was practically a staple at our house during the late summer. Our family had raspberry bushes, so we always have pie with fresh raspberry filling. —Emily Dennis, Hancock, Michigan

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Berry-Stuffed French ToastBoth kids and grown-ups will enjoy the creamy filling and sweet syrup that flavor these French toast sandwiches. Vary the recipe by substituting fresh blueberries and strawberries and the corresponding jam. —Monica & Lisa Hannahan, Dayton, Ohio

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Raspberry-Rhubarb Slab PieSlab pie is a pastry baked in a jelly-roll pan and cut into slabs like a bar cookie—or a pie bar, if you will. My grandfather was a professional baker and served pieces of slab pie to his customers back in the day. Here is my spin, featuring rhubarb and gorgeous red raspberries. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Citrus-Raspberry Coffee CakeOrange and lemon beautifully complement the raspberry flavor in this dense cake. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a pretty finishing touch. —Pat Harlow, Cataldo, Idaho

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Lemon Whirligigs with RaspberriesGolden whirligigs with a tart lemon flavor float on a ruby raspberry sauce in this delectable dessert. I love serving it to guests. My children also like it made with blackberries. —Vicki Ayres, Wappingers Falls, New York

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Spinach Salad with Raspberries & Candied WalnutsI created a bright spinach salad with raspberries for a big family dinner. Even those who don't normally like spinach change their minds after the first bite. —Robert Aucelluzzo, Simi Valley, California

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Raspberry RefresherThis recipe explodes with raspberry flavor! It's a wonderful summertime treat.—Doreen Patterson, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

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Raspberry Patch Crumb BarsTo give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone will want to indulge. —Leanna M. Thorne, Lakewood, Colorado

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Raspberry Pork MedallionsPork served with a luscious raspberry glaze is fancy enough for company. We bring it to the table with wild rice pilaf and steamed veggies. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Berry White Ice PopsNothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut

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Berry-Topped Coffee CakeThis tasty, wholesome coffee cake is loaded with fresh berries. It's perfect for those with a sweet tooth. —Heather O'Neill, Troy, Ohio

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Green Salad with BerriesFor snappy salad that draws a crowd, I do a wonderful combo of spinach, berries and oniony things. Raise your fork for this one. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

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Chocolate-Raspberry Creme BruleeJust when I thought nothing could beat the specialness of creme brulee, I created this decadent version that stars rich chocolate and sweet raspberries. Cracking through the top reveals a smooth and rich custard that everyone enjoys. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

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Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta PancakesI was raised in a home where stacks of freshly cooked pancakes were the norm every Sunday morning. I keep the tradition alive, making pancakes with almond milk, ricotta and raspberries. —Anita Archibald, Richmond Hill, Ontario

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Red, White and Blue Berry PieTo me, this colorful pie is the epitome of summer. Bright blueberries and raspberries sandwich a cream cheese layer in the pie that’s quite festive. I can’t imagine a holiday party without this tasty treat! —Cindy Zarnstorff, Anchorage, Alaska

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Berry Nectarine SaladI've been making this recipe for years. Whenever my family has a summer get-together, everyone requests it. The nectarines and berries look beautiful together, and the topping is the perfect accent. —Mindee Myers, Lincoln, Nebraska

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Crumb-Topped Raspberry Coffee CakeRaspberries are abundant at our summer home nearby Aziscohos Lake. So I developed this recipe to share the bounty with our guests. The pretty crumb-topped cake's fruity flavor really shines through. —Marian Cummings, West Paris, Maine

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Humble Bumble Crumble BarsWhile developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This berry bar is lightly sweet and so easy. —Nancy Phillips, Portland, Maine

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Four-Berry Spinach SaladNature's candy abounds in the berry-filled salad. The slightly tart dressing contrasts deliciously with the sweet in-season fruit. —Betty Lise Anderson, Gahanna, Ohio

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Raspberry MousseThis raspberry mousse recipe guarantees a creamy, smooth finale to any summer meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Summer Harvest TartOne of my favorite bakeries makes this scrumptious tart that uses fall and summer fruit, so I created my own version. I like to serve it warm with whipped cream or ice cream and with a cup of coffee on a cool autumn night. —Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana

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Raspberry Mint JamI have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it was when it went in my raspberry jam—the mint really wakes up the raspberry flavor.—Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

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Raspberry Peach TartThere’s no shortage of fresh peaches and raspberries where I live. I use the fruit I grow to bake up this sweet and special fruit tart.— Mary Ann Rempel, Southold, New York

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Berry Bliss CobblerA little bit sweet, a little bit tart, topped off with golden, sugar-kissed biscuits, this cobbler is summer perfection. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Lemon Chia Seed ParfaitsThese bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they're also sweet enough to double as dessert. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

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Melon-Berry SaladThe best way to cool down on a warm day is with a chilled fruit salad. Serve this one for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Yogurt and coconut milk make the creamy dressing even more decadent. Wait until just before serving to garnish the salad. Otherwise the toasted coconut will get soggy. —Carrie Hirsch, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Raspberry Crumble Coffee CakeDon't be "intimidated" by the recipe directions for this coffee cake—it really isn't difficult to make. Try it sometime as a nice brunch item. Don't limit it to that, though...it's also a delicious dessert.—Shirley Boyken, Mesa, Arizona

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Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de CremeLunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck the jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These portable desserts are fun for picnics too. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

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Raspberry Sour Cream Coffee CakeCoffee and cake are like a wink and a smile. You’ll take one without the other, but given a choice, you want the pair. This fresh and fruity breakfast pastry is perfect for brunch. A drizzle of icing adds a nice finishing touch. —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, MO

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Tri-Berry JamMy mother-in-law and I dreamed up this jam after we'd been picking blueberries one day. She wondered if blueberries, raspberries and strawberries would taste good together. So she made a test batch—and we quickly learned that they definitely did! Then I came up with my own version of the jam. I preserve everything from our garden! —Karen Maerkle, Baltic, Connecticut

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Chocolate Raspberry PieAfter tasting this pie at my sister-in-law's house, I had to get the recipe. A dreamy cream cheese filling separates the tangy raspberry layer from the chocolate topping. Garnish with fresh berries for an extra-special presentation. —Ruth Bartel, Morris, Manitoba

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Raspberry Custard KuchenBack where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for breakfast or as a special dessert. It's no fuss to fix and impressive to serve. —Virginia Arndt, Sequim, Washington

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Fruit TartIt's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me the recipe, and it always receives rave reviews at gatherings. —Susan Terzakis, Andover, Massachusetts

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Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry CompoteWe love to eat turkey, and on hot summer days, here's how we get our fix. For golden-brown turkey, broil for a few minutes before serving. —Margaret Bracher, Robertsdale, Alabama

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Raspberry SorbetWith an abundant crop of fresh raspberries from the backyard, it's no wonder why I rely on this dessert for a tasty, no-fuss frozen dessert. —Karen Bailey, Golden, Colorado

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Raspberry Pie SquaresMaking pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry filling pairs well with a flaky homemade pastry. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Juicy Raspberry PieThis pie is packed with sweet raspberry flavor and looks stunning to boot. Have some fun with the top crust and cut out star shapes for a festive look. —Karen Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut

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Pear Raspberry CrispWe grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines the berries with fresh pears and a crunchy cereal topping. —Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana

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Raspberry Rhubarb JamI love making and enjoying this jam, but I usually end up giving most of it away! It's always a well-received gift. —LaVonne Van Hoff, Rockwell City, Iowa

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Now that I’m older, it’s time to take my childhood snacks to the next level. Hello, caramel apple charcuterie board.

Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board Ideas

You’ve dabbled in the Halloween boards for savory snacks, but it’s time for dessert to take center stage. Grab your caramel apple toppings (and Halloween candy) and get ready to dip apples like you’ve never dipped before.

The Taste of Home caramel apple board above includes a couple different types of apples, like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp and Gala, to name a few. You can leave some apples whole for a pop of color, but slice most of the apples, because it’s so much easier for sharing that way. The board includes caramel apple dip alongside myriad toppings for your dipping pleasure:

• crushed nuts
• cranberries
• mini M&M’s
• mini marshmallows
• chocolate chips
• sprinkles
• pecans

Taste of Home finished our board with delicious extras like pretzel rods, graham crackers, popcorn balls and cream cheese fruit dip. Don’t forget the skewers!

Instagram creators have fun take on this amazing trend, too. @shopwithems integrates a slow cooker into the mix to create milk and white chocolate dips. @glambytes made everything cute and organized by sorting her caramel apple toppings into a muffin tin for easy cleanup.

Everyone has different tastes and interests, so make the caramel apple charcuterie board trend all your own.

Fun for the Whole Family

Like I mentioned above, caramel apples were a childhood fall staple for me. Use this caramel apple board board to make memories with your kiddos. Definitely ask them for fun caramel apple topping ideas! Maybe crumble up Oreos and chocolate chip cookies, to add a different texture. Slice up their favorite types of apples and add in some Halloween candy. Who says you can’t have sour gummy worms—it’s Halloween!

Keep an eye on the kids around things that are hot or sharp. You can use forks instead of skewers and serve dips that are fully cooled. And, as always, feel that fall fun!

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The name “Garbage Plate” is now a registered trademark of Nick Tahou Hots, but the essence of the Garbage Plate can be found all over Rochester, from humble burger joints to upscale dining establishments. Each place has its own interpretation, listed on the menu as a “Rochester Plate,” “Trash Plate,” “Hot Plate” or “Junkyard Plate.” What sets the Garbage Plate apart is the twist that each eatery brings to the iconic dish.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Rochester Garbage Plate!

What is a Garbage Plate?

@visitrochester For us, we really like Garbage Plates 🍔📍Nick Tahou’s Hots #VisitROC #thisisroc #rochesterny #upstateny #newyork #garbageplates ♬ It’s Corn – Tariq & The Gregory Brothers & Recess Therapy

The Garbage Plate features your choice of cheeseburger, hamburger, Italian sausage, steak, chicken or white hots (a regional hot dog found in Rochester) served on a heap of home fries, french fries, baked beans and macaroni salad. What truly sets it apart, however, is the signature Rochester hot sauce, which is a spicy meat-based sauce that’s reminiscent of Cincinnati chili. If you’d like to tempt fate, opt to add mustard and onions as a heartburn-inducing garnish. You mix everything together and wolf it down with a side of bread and butter.

Who has the best Garbage Plate in Rochester?

It’s important to note there’s no such thing as the “best” Garbage Plate. Every interpretation is different and each is beautiful in its own way. To experience the original that started it all, visit Nick Tahou’s Hots. Some other popular spots include Bill Gray’s Dog Town Hots, Jeremiah’s Tavern, Genesee Brew House, the Gate House, Marshall Street Bar & Grill and the concession stand at Innovative Field, home of the minor league Rochester Reds.

For a unique take on the Garbage Plate, order the sushi version at Stingray Fusion or Red Fern’s vegan “Compost Plate.” Keep your eyes open for “hots” in small towns near Rochester, too. I recommend Henrietta Hots, Jimmy Z’s Plates and Shakes, Mark’s Texas Hots, Fairport Hots, and Westridge Hots, among many other options.

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And, as an Italian cuisine expert, Tucci knows exactly how to handle a staple ingredient: onions. This allium is used in many Italian recipes, but not always properly handled.

That’s where Tucci, in an interview with Esquire, walks us through the best way to cut an onion. Sans tears.

Is there a “right” way to cut an onion?

Well, as Tucci says, “there are many different ways of cutting an onion.” There’s no particular right way to cut an onion, but there are better ways of cutting an onion!

How to Cut an Onion Like Stanley Tucci

While Tucci knows many will argue with his method, he stands by the onion technique taught to him by a chef friend. Here’s how he does it.

First, grab a super sharp knife, since “that’s really important,” as Tucci says. He holds the onion (on a cutting board) on its side and chops off the ends. Then, he lays the onion on a flat end and cuts right through the middle, leaving equal halves.

@esquire Next time please bring the goggles, #StanleyTucci. #onion #cutonion ♬ original sound – Esquire

From there, he peels a half and sets the peels aside. He lays the onion down, flat side down. Tucci cuts three slices across the onion horizontally. He then rotates the onion and chops “in strips.” At this point, the onion should be segmented, but still in one piece.

“And then,” he pauses, “we do this.” He dices the onion so the pieces are cut evenly. “And then,” he says, “it all falls into these nice little cubes. Ish.” Tucci repeats the process with the other half.

Other Tricks for Cutting an Onion

Check for freshness

According to Tucci, onions should be firm. “It shouldn’t be soft,” he explains. “If it’s soft,” he says, “don’t buy it, don’t use it.” If it’s too soft, it can be a sign that an onion is bad.

Wear onion goggles

Tucci uses “a very potent onion,” and assumes he’ll “probably cry.” He likes to use “goggles that [he] put[s] on that are designed specifically for cutting onions,” and says the goggles are an effective way to prevent tears. Despite usually forgetting to wear them.

Like Tucci says, there are also famous tricks like putting a piece of bread or a wooden spoon in one’s mouth. The cooks in our Test Kitchen tried out a couple popular but unusual methods of cutting an onion without crying to test their efficacy.

Use a sharp knife

While there are some TikTok videos that claim an onion can be diced without a knife, a knife is almost always necessary for the best outcome. Use a staple kitchen knife, like a chef’s knife, paring knife or a serrated knife. Just make sure it’s sharp!

If you end up cutting an onion the Tucci way, you may just have a culinary triumph on your hands!

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Overnight oats are simple to make, producing a hearty breakfast with little effort. This version harnesses all the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie with warm notes of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger to produce a make-ahead breakfast that tastes just like taking a bite out of a slice of pie.

Key Ingredients in Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

• Rolled oats: Oats are the most important ingredient as the base of this recipe. For best liquid absorption and best results, use rolled oats or old-fashioned oats, rather than quick or instant oats.
• Canned pumpkin: Canned pumpkin—not pumpkin pie filling—is the best fit for this recipe. That way, you can easily control the level of sweetness in the mixture to your liking.
• Greek yogurt: Adding a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt transforms this recipe. Not only does it add great protein, but it also makes these overnight oats that much creamier.
• Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds just a touch of sweetness to these overnight oats. If preferred, it can be skipped altogether. You can also swap it out for other sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey or date syrup.
• Pumpkin pie spice: Pumpkin pie spice is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger. This is what gives pumpkin pie its great flavor, and it plays an important role in this overnight oats recipe. You can choose to make your own pumpkin pie spice or use a store-bought option from the spice aisle.

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats Recipe

This recipe makes two servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2/3 cup milk
• 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Whisk the dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice.

Step 2: Mix in the wet ingredients

Mix in the milk, Greek yogurt, pumpkin and vanilla until well combined.

Step 3: Divide into containers and chill

Use a measuring cup to divide and scoop the mixture into two jars. Seal the jars and place them in the fridge. Let the oats sit overnight or for at least four hours. Top with dried cranberries and walnuts or other toppings before serving, if desired.

How to Store Overnight Oats

It’s important to store overnight oats in airtight containers—such as small mason jars—in the fridge. With an airtight seal, overnight oats can last in the fridge for up to five days, making them ideal for meal prepping.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Can you use pumpkin pie filling instead?

It’s best to use pure canned pumpkin rather than pumpkin pie filling for this recipe. Pumpkin pie filling is made with pumpkin, water, sugar, salt and spices. Using pumpkin pie filling will not result in the same texture and flavor as following this recipe with canned pumpkin would.

Are pumpkin pie overnight oats healthy?

Pumpkin pie overnight oats are a hearty breakfast or afternoon snack. They have great fiber thanks to the addition of oats and pumpkin, along with protein from the Greek yogurt.

What else can I add to my pumpkin pie overnight oats?

Looking for ways to make these overnight oats even better? This recipe is incredibly versatile, and you can incorporate a variety of mix-ins. Add in chia or flax seeds, flaked coconut or crushed pecans. Before eating, top the overnight oats with mini chocolate chips, maple syrup or even whipped cream.

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It’s time to add to our ever growing list of viral Halloween TikTok hacks to try with the tastiest and most stylish snack board you’ve seen all year. Grab your favorite silverware and shareable finger foods, because we’re about to make a wicked skeleton charcuterie board.

How to Make a Skeleton Charcuterie Board

This particular recipe comes from TikTok user @ainttooproudtomeg. It’s so creative…it’s scary!

Ingredients

• 13-ounce wheel of Brie
• 2 ounces blueberry jam
• 4 yogurt-covered pretzels
• String cheese
• 16 ounces young Manchego, sliced evenly in triangles
• 12 ounces Italian dry salami
• Calabrese salami (Columbus sells a pre-sliced version)
• Castelvetrano olives
• Chocolate-covered cranberries
• 12 ounces cubed mild cheddar
• 30 ounces dark purple grapes
• 8 dried orange slices

@ainttooproudtomeg #PromotionWithColumbusBrand SAVE this post & make a @columbusmeats CHARCUTERIE SKELETON for Halloween. Full instructions below.      You can’t have a charcuterie skeleton without salami… Here I used @columbusmeats Italian Dry Salame to appropriately create the “innards” of the skeleton and their Charcuterie Tasting Board to fill out the spread with complementary cheese & charcuterie pairings so your guests can have the perfect bite!      INGREDIENTS  * 13 oz brie  * 2 oz blueberry jam  * 4 yogurt covered pretzels  * string cheese * 16 oz young manchego, sliced evenly lengthwise & height wise into triangles * 12 oz @columbusmeats Italian Dry Salame  * @columbusmeats Charcuterie Tasting Board (I used the Calabrese Salame, Castelvetrano olives & chocolate covered cranberries from here) * 10 oz mild cheddar, cubed  * 30 oz dark purple grapes  * 8 dried orange slices     INSTRUCTIONS  1. Place brie in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to allow for easier cutting.  2. For the brie skull, cut wedges out of the sides of the bottom third of the cheese (to make a mushroom-like shape), then carefully slice the brie in half.  3. Using the top half of the brie, use a paring knife to cut out a rectangle for the mouth, a triangle for the nose and circles for both eyes. NOTE: suggest using a small round cookie cutter for the eyes.  4. Use one slice of the manchego to create 5 small square “teeth” to be placed in the mouth after step 5.  5. Dollop blueberry jam on bottom half of brie, then cover with the top half of the brie.  6. Place the manchego teeth in the mouth.  7. Once the skull is assembled, trim and perfect any edges of the skull before placing at the top of your board. NOTE: I took some of the sides off to make it narrower.   8. Place the yogurt covered pretzels under the brie skull to create a neck, then place string cheese directly under that.  9. On each side of the string cheese, layer manchego slices (alternating triangles) into a crescent shape to create the ribcage.  10. Fold the @columbusmeats Italian Dry Salame into quarters and line inside of the “manchego ribcage.”  11. Grab the @columbusmeats Charcuterie Tasting Board and line the top edges of the board with Calabrese Salame. Then, fill a ramekin with Castelvetrano olives and another ramekin with chocolate cranberries and place on each side of the board.  12. Decorate the rest of the board with cheddar cubes, grapes and dried oranges. Enjoy!     #AintTooProudToCheese #charcuterieboard #halloweenfood ♬ original sound – Meg Quinn

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You’ve heard of engagement chicken and marry me chicken. The next recipe to make: wedding salad! More specifically, a viral wedding Caesar salad courtesy of popular TikTok salad creator The Salad Lab.

Here’s how to make the wedding salad that people can’t get enough of.

What is wedding Caesar salad?

It’s exactly what it sounds like: a Caesar salad fit for a wedding. “My son’s getting married next month!” @thesaladlab says cheerfully at the start of her viral TikTok video. Because Caesar salad is the only salad her son likes, she decided to make a special wedding Caesar salad in honor of the event. Adorable!

Wedding Caesar Salad Recipe

This wedding-style Caesar salad is finished with a sprinkling of edible flowers. Look for them in the packaged fresh herb section of your grocery store. The Salad Lab doesn’t provide an exact recipe, but we’ve included approximate measurements below.

@thesaladlab Wedding Style Caesar Salad with Edible Flowers #saladsoftiktok #thesaladlab #weddingsalad #caesar #yum #palomaresmagic ♬ Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 anchovies
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Little Gem lettuce
• 1 cup stale bread, cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, or to taste
• Sea salt, to taste
• Parmesan, to taste
• 3-4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Edible flowers

Directions

Step 1: Create a Caesar dressing

Emulsify the egg yolks, anchovies, cloves of crushed garlic, teaspoons of Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper using an immersion blender. You’re looking for a thick, creamy dressing here. (If you need a product recommendation, it looks like The Salad Lab uses this cordless Cuisinart hand blender.)

Pour the dressing into the bottom of a serving bowl.

Step 2: Wash the lettuce

Soak lettuce in cold water to make it “extra crunchy and crisp.” The Salad Lab uses Little Gem lettuce but romaine or Bibb lettuce should work too. Transfer to salad bowl.

Step 3: Bake homemade croutons

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place bread cubes in a bowl and lightly sprinkle with thyme. Toss the bread in a drizzle of olive oil and flaky sea salt. Place onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and pop in the oven for around 10 minutes.

Let cool, then add the croutons to your salad. 

Step 4: Top the salad and toss to serve

Now add some fresh Parmesan on the salad and toss all the ingredients together. Yum! Add more Parmesan, plus bacon and edible flowers, to finish this wedding salad.

Tips for Making Wedding Salad

Make this salad vegetarian

If you’re a vegetarian (or don’t like anchovies), we have an alternative. Omit the fish and replace them with capers or crumbled seaweed snacks instead. It will be just as tasty. If you do add the crumbled seaweed, though, the Salad Lab suggests adding extra salt to the recipe.

Add truffle oil to the dressing

If you want to boost the dressing’s flavor, try adding truffle oil.

Use a food processor instead of an immersion blender

Since not everyone has an immersion blender, a regular blender or a food processor will do the trick.

Coddle the eggs

The Salad Lab suggests coddling the eggs by putting them in boiling water for one minute prior to cracking them.

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For starters, we know these Stars Hollow natives would approve of the layers of sweet indulgence these cookies offer (cinnamon cookies are topped with streusel and ribbons of icing). They are perfect dunking cookies with the mom-and-daughter duo’s signature drink—coffee, coffee, coffee! And they absolutely smell like an East Coast fall while baking. We think even Emily Gilmore might allow these to be served for dessert at a Friday night dinner. Or at the very least, at a tailgate party, provided they were sitting on doily-lined plates. Ready to whip up a batch of your own? We’ve got the goods below!

Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies

@thepalatablelife sept 1 🤝🏼 gilmore girls rewatch #coffeecakecookie #gilmoregirls ♬ Where You Lead I Will Follow – Carole King

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 cups flour

Streusel topping:

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Icing: 

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Splash of vanilla

Directions

Step 1: Make the dough

Preheat the oven to 350°F, then combine butter, oil and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla, and mix again. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

Step 2: Make the streusel

Combine butter, brown sugar, 1/3 cup of the flour, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and mix with a fork, pastry cutter or your hand. The mixture should stick together, but also crumble when you run it through your fingers. If the dough is still a bit sticky, add one tablespoon of flour at a time until you get a crumbly consistency.

Step 3: Prep cookies on baking sheet

Using a large cookie scoop, scoop 12 balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. (You can make smaller scoops for more cookies if you like.) Make a good-sized indent on the top of each ball of dough with the back of your cookie scoop, sprinkling a couple tablespoons of the streusel inside. Bake the cookies at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 4: Make the icing

While the cookies are baking, combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk until it’s smooth and drips easily from a spoon. Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle on lots of icing.

Here’s What I Thought

First thing that popped into my head when I took a bite: These cookies taste exactly like coffee cake. Like, exactly. The two tablespoons of cinnamon in the dough is working some serious magic, the streusel adds the perfect little crunch, and the icing drizzles are absolutely the cherry on top of an already-delicious cookie. I would definitely recommend—actually, I’m going to go so far as to insist—that you whip up a batch for a Gilmore Girls binge session. It’s a truly delightful way to immerse yourself in the cozy season. And of you need more Stars Hollow-inspired recipes, there’s a whole cookbook based on the TV show.

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Fall pastas blend bright seasonal produce into cheesy, saucy noodle dishes you can let simmer on the stove all day or fix in a pinch. In between other must-try fall recipes and slow-cooker soups, you’re definitely going to want to add pumpkin alla vodka to your autumnal menu planning.

What is pumpkin alla vodka?

While we love a good penne alla vodka, we might just have to swap it for the season in favor of pumpkin alla vodka. According to TikTok creator Jamie Milne, this “perfect fall dish” takes spicy vodka pasta and applies a pumpkin twist. Think of it like your favorite vodka sauce but sweetened with pumpkin puree and a dash of ground nutmeg.

“My toxic trait is that when it comes September 1st,” Jamie says in her viral TikTok, “I’m already making pumpkin-inspired recipes.” And with a dish that looks like this, we can’t blame her!

How to Make Pumpkin Alla Vodka

This recipe is a straightforward one that’s ideal for busy weeknights. It serves up to four people, so invite some of your fall-obsessed besties over and enjoy!

@everything_delish fall recipes 🤝 pumpkin – you need to try my pumpkin alla vodka recipe! Pumpkin Alla Vodka Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup Vodka 1 tsp nutmeg 1 package pasta 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp chili flakes 1 cup heavy cream or milk 1 cup parmesan cheese 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 white onion, diced salt & pepper #fallrecipe #pumpkinallavodka #pastadish #pumpkinpasta #fallcooking #seasonalrecipe #fallflavors #pumpkinrecipe #italianrecipe #comfortfood #homemadepasta #fallvibes #foodvideo #cookingtutorial #tiktokrecipe #easyrecipe #deliciousdishes #foodporn #foodlover #foodvideo #pumpkinseason #fallfavorites #tiktokchef #foodgasm #foodinspiration #pumpkinspice #italianfood #pasta ♬ Boogie Shoes – KC & The Sunshine Band

Ingredients

• 1 package penne pasta (or other tubular pasta shape)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1: Prepare pasta

First, the star of the recipe—the pasta. Fill a large pot with water (and don’t forget to salt the pasta water!), bring it to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Strain while saving a cup of the leftover pasta water, and put the pasta to the side.

Step 2: Create the pumpkin sauce

Now, the sauce. While the pasta cooks, add olive oil, diced white onion, garlic and chili flakes to a large skillet on medium heat. Saute until the onion is glassy and tender. Then, add in the tomato paste and stir thoroughly. The result should be an orange mash that sticks together.

Next up, pour in the 1/4 cup of vodka and let it sizzle before introducing that pumpkin puree in. The pumpkin puree “makes the pasta sauce so creamy and nutty,” Jamie explains. Mix and pour in that milk or heavy cream. Stir around until a thick orange sauce comes together.

Step 3: Stir in the pasta

Sprinkle in some salt, pepper and nutmeg to your liking. From there, you can add in the cooked pasta and pour in that extra pasta water before thoroughly mixing around in the sauce.

Step 4: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and serve

Remove from the stove, place in a pasta bowl and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top. Add any of your favorite fall spices for good measure. Voila, you’ve got a pasta that will have you set for the season.

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How to Make a Cheesecloth Ghost, Step by Step

@lifewithlainee Cheesecloth ghosts! A fun and easy Halloween diy you can do with your kids! 👻🎃 **Supplies are linked in my Amazon Storefront (in my bio) under “Fall/Halloween” (pumpkin came from Target dollar section) #cheeseclothghost #halloweendiy #halloweendecor #easyhalloweendecor #halloweenwithkids #halloweencraft #halloweenfun #asmrsounds #asmrcrafting #asmrhalloween ♬ 할로윈 왈츠(Halloween Waltz) – 달빛 블루스

Tools You’ll Need

• Pipe cleaners
• Mason jar
• Foam balls (or small balloons, blown up)
• Cheesecloths
• Liquid starch like Sta-Flo
• Container or bowl
• Hot glue
• Decorations for ghosts (eyeballs, pumpkins, fairy lights, etc.)

Directions

Step 1: Prep the ghost structure

Before even working with the cheesecloth, make sure your structure for shaping the ghost is ready for you to place a wet cheesecloth on top of. To do so, curl the pipe cleaners around the bare lip of a mason jar, then hold them in place with a Mason jar ring. Twist the pipe cleaners to a shape you want for your ghost. (Think ghost arms!) Then place your foam ball or small balloon in the center of the mason jar for the head.

Some creators also use plastic wrap at this step. Laying down a sheet or two of plastic wrap on top of your ghost structure may make it easier to shape and mold the wet cheesecloth in step 3.

Step 2: Cut your cheesecloth

Before messing with the liquid starch, test out the size of your cheesecloth on the ghost structure. Cut the cheesecloth to size for the perfect ghost.

Step 3: Shape the ghost

When you’re done imagining what you want your ghoul to look like, pour some liquid starch in a bowl. Dip the cheesecloth into the liquid and shape it on your ghost structure.

Step 4: Let dry

Once your ghost is shaped perfectly, leave the cheesecloth on the structure to completely dry. (This step may take a day or two.) Then remove carefully—and start decorating!

Step 5: Decorate the ghost

Hot glue on eyes or a witch hat, place a pumpkin in its arms, string multiple ghosts together to hang around your house or even fill a cheesecloth ghost with fairy lights for a spooky effect at night!

Tips for Making a Cheesecloth Ghost

What if I can’t find liquid starch?

If you can’t find liquid starch, other TikTok creators say using Mod Podge or some watered down glue can also work.

How do I make smaller ghosts?

Secure a smaller foam ball on the top of an empty water bottle and make tiny cheesecloth ghosts—maybe to string along the bannister of your stairs?

Can I make a spooky cheesecloth ghost?

Instead of making smaller, cartoon-like ghosts, you could make human-like ghost structures with your cheesecloth instead. To do so, pick up a styrofoam mannequin head and a longer sheet of cheesecloth. Drape the cheesecloth over the head and be sure to smooth the creases so you can have that head structure at the top, with a spooky cheesecloth draping down below.

Recipes for a Ghost Halloween Party

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Ghostly Hot CocoaChocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out of the marshmallow ghost floating on top. —Ruby Gibson, Newton, North Carolina

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Ghostly Cupcake ConesTop peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into thin air before you know it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Ghost Shortbread CookiesPac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and shape my go-to sugar cookies into the ghosts from the game. —Jamie S, Regina, Saskatchewan

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"Boo"-rrific KissesThe Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15 calories, each little treat can be enjoyed guilt-free! —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

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Spooky Shepherd’s PieDon't worry, these ghosts are the friendly kind. Ready-to-go veggies and gravy make this meal prep fast. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah. Here are a few Halloween potluck ideas that feed a crowd.

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Boo-rito BitesHalloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family loves these cute apps, especially my kids, which makes the recipe extra-special. —Rachel Ruiz, Hurlburt Fld, Florida

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"Boo" Berry GhostsGhoulish treats cause quite a fright, but these strawberry cakes are so yummy they won't haunt you for long! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Kid-Size Ghost PizzasThese individual pizzas are super cute and made with simple ingredients. Now that's what I call party food! —Polly Coumos, Mogadore, Ohio

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Banana Ghosts and Berry GhoulsDipped bananas and berries on a stick are as fun to make as they are to eat, especially when they become little ghosts and ghouls. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team

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Marshmallow GhostsKids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand, they can be put together at a moment's notice.—Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

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Boo BeverageSilly spooks formed with whipped topping garnish glasses of this smooth drink made with sherbet, orange juice and bananas. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ghostly CustardsYou'll hear shrieks of delight when these not-so-spooky pumpkin custards appear for dessert. These ghosts will be gobbled up in no time! —Suzanne Strocsher, Bothell, Washington

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Ghostly Chicken & Pepper PizzaMy friendly ghost pizza won’t scare folks away from your dinner table. My family loves Halloween, so we like creating fun new recipes like this one. Fill it with whatever pizza toppings you like best.—Francine Boecher, Queensbury, New York

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Ghosts to GoAre these adorable or what? Little kids would love to eat these Halloween party treats, made colorful with food coloring and decorated with candy treats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Quick Ghost CookiesSpruce up store-bought cookies for the holiday. These are a real hit with "goblins" of all ages. —Denise Smith, Lusk, Wyoming

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Tomato Soup with Cheesy Ghost CroutonsKick off your night of trick-or-treating by making this hauntingly delicious recipe. It’s just like having grilled cheese and tomato soup. We eat it every year on Halloween.—Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Ghosts in the Graveyard CakeThis spooky cake is easy to make and fun to decorate. To save time, bake and freeze the brownies weeks in advance, then thaw at room temperature overnight before decorating.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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If you ran to Starbucks when its fall menu dropped (which, same), then we have a recipe for you. Gear up for a pastry favorite with a spiced autumn twist. Pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls!

Just imagine a fall morning with a pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spice cinnamon roll in hand.

What are pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls?

Think of classic cinnamon rolls with a dash of pumpkin pie spice and everything nice. These pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls take that classic and infuse them with a delectable fall flavor thanks to pumpkin puree and a mouthwatering maple cream cheese frosting. Yum!

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe comes from Ambitious Kitchen and was tested by TikTok creator Grace Kim. And apparently, a successful go, as the video has over a million views and nearly 185,000 likes. Here’s how to recreate the hit cinnamon roll recipe.

@grasiankim pumpkin spice cinammon rolls w/maple cream cheese frosting SO GOOD #cinnamonroll #pumpkincinnamonrolls #falldesserts #autumnvibes #cinnamon #cinnamonrolls ♬ Autumn In New York – Frank Sinatra

Ingredients

Dough: 

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2-1/4 teaspoons quick rise yeast (1/4-ounce package yeast)
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter

Frosting: 

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1: Combine warm milk, sugar and yeast

Pour milk (Ambitious Kitchen notes you can use 2%, almond or whole for this recipe) into a measuring cup. Pop into the microwave for 45 seconds until it reaches 110°F. Be careful not to heat the milk over 115°, otherwise it can kill the yeast, which stops the rolls from rising. Add in yeast and sugar.

Grace leaves it to activate for 10 minutes before transferring to a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Make the dough

Add the pumpkin (which Grace calls “the star of the show), melted butter and egg (Ambitious Kitchen advises that the egg should be room temperature, not cold). Mix thoroughly; the ingredients should take on a cream-like consistency. Toss in flour, pumpkin pie spice and salt before stirring with a wooden spoon to create the dough.

Step 3: Knead dough and proof

Take the dough and knead it with your hands on a flour-covered surface or position the dough on the dough hook of a stand mixer—Grace uses a Kitchen Aid mixer—for 8-10 minutes “until it becomes a really smooth ball.” If you’re using your hands and not sure if your dough is kneaded enough, here’s how to tell.

Once the dough is properly kneaded, grease a large bowl with olive oil or cooking spray and move the dough into it. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a warm towel (this allows the dough to rise). Leave it for an hour, or less, if you notice the dough has doubled in size. Grace leaves it in the microwave off for a convenient location that may be warmer than a kitchen counter.

Step 4: Roll out the dough

Sprinkle flour on a flat surface. Take that dough out of the bowl and use a rolling pin to roll it out. The result should be a 16×14-inch rectangle of dough.

Step 5: Add the cinnamon roll filling

Spread softened butter evenly across the dough. Then grab a small bowl and mix brown sugar and cinnamon together to create a spicy filling. Rub it into the butter on top of the dough.

Step 6: Roll up dough

Begin from smaller side of the dough. Grace advises “tuck[ing] it under” while rolling to make sure there’s no space in between. Depending on the dough, you may have to cut around an inch of dough off the end. Use a serrated knife to cut 1 inch portions of dough to come out to 12 rolls.

For evenly sized rolls, gently mark the dough with a knife before cutting.

Step 7: Proof again

Transfer rolls to a 13×9-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and a warm towel to let the rolls proof again for around half an hour. Preheat the oven to 350°.

Step 8: Bake the cinnamon rolls

Remove the wrap and towel and pop the rolls into the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. You want the rolls to be “slightly golden brown” around the edges. Let them cool for 10 minutes before adding the frosting.

Step 9: Whip up the frosting

Last but definitely not least, the frosting. Add cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup and salt into a bowl and mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread onto rolls and breakfast is served!

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Trust us when we say this pumpkin-shaped dish will be a major hit at any fall potluck. Here’s how to make ’em.

What are pumpkin pizza bombs?

The pizza pumpkins are pizza bombs shaped like pumpkins. Full of marinara, mozzarella and pepperoni, pizza pumpkins are the perfect appetizer. Especially for fall, thanks to their adorable autumn-themed shape! Plus, who doesn’t adore a gooey pizza cheese pull? Bring a tray to a Halloween party, Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, really.

How to Make Pizza Pumpkins

This recipe for pizza pumpkins comes to us courtesy of chef and TikTok creator Genevieve LaMonaca, aka @chefgenevieve. Genevieve walks us through how to create her popular kid-friendly pumpkin-shaped pizza bombs, so you can make them, too:

@chefgenevieve Pumpkin Pizza Bombs🍕🎃 Follow for 30 Halloween inspired recipes Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 can pizza dough sheet (I used Pillsbury) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup chopped ham 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni 1/8 cup sliced black olives (optional) 1/4 cup melted Butter 2 cups marinara sauce 1 baby pumpkin (if making pumpkin bowl) In a bowl, combine mozzarella, ham, peperoni, and optional sliced olives. Mix together and set aside Roll out a sheet of pizza dough Cut into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten . Scoop your filling into the center. Pull up the sides of your dough and pinch at the top creating a tight seal. Make sure there are no holes or the cheese will seep through. Cut 3 pieces of butchers twine. Lay it down in a star shape then place your pizza bomb in the center, seam side down. Bring up your twine and double knot at the top. Snip off any excess twine then place your pizza bombs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush on some butter and bake in 400°F oven for 16 minutes. Carve a baby pumpkin and add in a bowl to hold the sauce. Once pizza bombs are slightly cooled, snip off the twine and discard. Use twisted pretzels cut in half for the stems. If makingahead of time, simply reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Enjoy #halloweenfood #halloweeninspo ♬ Fall October Halloween horror classic(177261) – rareNote

Ingredients

• 1 can Pillsbury pizza dough sheet
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped ham
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1/8 cup sliced black olives, optional
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven and prep ingredients

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. Then, add mozzarella, ham, pepperoni and olives (if using) in a bowl and mix. Place the bowl to the side for now.

Step 2: Roll out pizza dough

Next, roll out that sheet of Pillsbury pizza dough with a rolling pin or your hands and slice  the dough into 6 to 8 pieces. Do this by rolling each portion into a ball and flattening, or skip the hassle and use a round biscuit cutter to separate the dough.

Step 3:  Assemble the pizza bombs

Now, place a dollop of marinara sauce and a spoonful of toppings into the center of the flattened dough. Then, pinch the sides of your dough to the top so the ingredients are completely sealed. You’ll need some kitchen twine to wrap up your pizza pumpkins into 6-8 sections. Genevieve advises doing this by placing three pieces of twine in a star shape, seam side down, bringing it up and double knotting it. Snip off any extra twine.

Step 4: Butter and bake the bites

Use a brush to apply some butter to the bites before popping them in the oven on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 13-16 minutes.

Step 5: Remove twine

Once the bites are crispy and brown, remove all the twine. For a cute touch, use halved pretzel sticks to add some stems to these pumpkin bites. And voila! The adorable bites are ready to steal the show at your next fall party.

Next Up: Try this pumpkin-shaped baked Brie.

Warm and Cozy Recipes for Fall

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast This melt-in-your-mouth pot roast is the sort of dinner you dream about coming home to all day. Start this recipe in the slow cooker before you head out to work in the morning and it will braise away to fall-apart tenderness as you go about your day. Then make a pot of egg noodles, or whip up a quick potato recipe, and dinner is served. Go to Recipe

Classic French Onion SoupNothing says fall like a warm, savory, extra-cheesy bowl of French onion soup. Though yellow onions are commonly used in this recipe, you can also make it with other types of onions, like Vidalias, Walla Wallas or Mauis.

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For more ideas, check out these cozy fall soup recipes.

Pepper-Stuffed Pork TenderloinIn this dish, the delicate taste of pork is balanced with a lightly spicy stuffing featuring red bell peppers and a touch of cayenne. For an extra layer of flavor, brush the tenderloin with a mustard barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking, and serve extra sauce on the side.

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Creamy Turkey TetrazziniThis classic casserole is an excellent way to use up leftover turkey—but if you don't have leftovers, no need to worry! You can also use rotisserie chicken or pick up some thickly-sliced turkey breast from your supermarket's deli department.

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Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked GoudaYour house will start to smell like autumn as this rich, cheesy soup bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that makes this pumpkin soup taste nice and cozy for sweater weather.

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My Brazilian FeijoadaA stick-to-your-ribs supper by way of Brazil, feijoada is stew made with chunks of pork shoulder and beef short ribs, simmered in the slow cooker until the meat is fall-apart tender. Serve this with a basket full of pão de queijo, a Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour.

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Slow-Simmered Burgundy Beef StewThis hearty beef and Burgundy wine stew is a staple dish at every French bistro. It's so simple to make, this recipe should be a staple dish at your house, too! When choosing a wine to cook with, buy something that won't break the bank but is still good enough to drink. Start with our picks for the best boxed wines.

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Meatball Submarine CasseroleSaucy meatball subs are just as delicious (and a lot less messy!) when baked into a hearty casserole. This recipe uses frozen meatballs as a time saver, but you can also make these quick and simple meatballs if you'd prefer something more homemade.

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For more ideas, check out these comforting fall casserole recipes.

Spicy Touchdown ChiliWhen the leaves start changing, it's football season! Whether you're cheering on the local team on a Friday night or spending Sunday in front of the TV, this beef, sausage, bacon and bean chili is sure to make you lots of friends on game day.

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Quick Golden Squash SoupThis delectable soup will make your whole house smell like fall, and it takes only about 30 minutes to get it on the table. It can be difficult to cut up a winter squash, so if time is an issue—or if you're not confident in your knife skills—paying a little extra for precut butternut squash is worth it.

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Italian Hot DishThis easy baked pasta dish tastes like a glorious mash-up of baked ziti and Philly cheesesteaks. It's also easy to adjust the recipe to accommodate your personal tastes or picky eaters. Not much for mushrooms or green peppers? Swap them out for other vegetables you like (try eggplant). Mix up the meat with some crumbled Italian sausage, or use ground chicken or turkey instead.

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Apple Cider Pork ChopsThese pork chops are a must for fall dinners, no matter the size of the crowd! The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. Try serving the pork chops with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up more of that delicious sauce.

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Spinach & Turkey TurnoversThis is another fall dinner idea to make with the leftovers from a roast turkey. If you don't have the patience to wait for leftovers, you can substitute rotisserie chicken for turkey or follow this easy, hands-off recipe for slow-cooker turkey breast instead.

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Stuffed Pepper SoupThere's no doubt that stuffed pepper recipes are amazing but they can take more time than you have to spare on a busy weeknight. This easy soup recipe, which is a one-pot wonder, fixes that problem—bringing you all the flavors you're craving with fewer dishes to wash.

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Caribbean Curried ChickenIf you can't find a bottled version of the mojo criollo marinade this chicken recipe calls for (it's a Cuban marinade made with garlic, sour orange juice and cumin), use our guide to making marinades to help you come up with your own special recipe.

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BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread PuddingBread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and is simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet and savory twist on the classic—featuring boxed cornbread mix, chopped barbecue chicken, tart green apples and gooey Monterey Jack cheese—is a delicious way to enjoy an old favorite.

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Carrot Soup with Orange & TarragonA pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup feel like something truly special, yet still simple enough to enjoy any night of the week. Try sprinkling individual bowls with fresh tarragon before serving.

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Sausage-Stuffed Acorn SquashAcorn squash gets the sweet-and-savory treatment when it's stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries. Cooking the squash in the microwave makes this pretty fall dinner quick enough to make on a busy weeknight.

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Moroccan Braised BeefCurry powder is a blend of up to 20 spices, herbs and seeds. Add a pinch of curry to your favorite soups, stews, salads and even rice for an exotic flavor. In this Moroccan stew, begin with 2 teaspoons of curry, then add more to your taste.

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Crunchy Almond Turkey CasseroleThis comforting cream of mushroom soup-based turkey and rice casserole gets a surprising crunch from the addition of almonds and water chestnuts. Serve this hearty dish alongside a simple, seasonal salad.

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Saucy Italian RoastThis easy slow-cooker dinner relies on a few store-bought shortcuts to make setting-and-forgetting even easier, including using canned mushrooms and spaghetti sauce. Use this simple hack to make store-bought pasta sauce taste homemade!

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Beef Roast DinnerBecause this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly cuts. Change up the veggies for variety, nutrition or to suit your tastes! For starters, swap out some of the potatoes for sweet potatoes, or another root vegetable like celeriac.

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Firehouse ChiliThis recipe was written by a real firehouse chef that used to prepare meals for 10 men, so if you're looking for a recipe that will keep a crowd good and full, this authentic firehouse chili may very well be the one!

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Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed TenderloinThis recipe is a great choice for a special occasion—or any night when you find yourself in the mood to be fancy. Filled with a savory stuffing, the sliced tenderloin looks and tastes like a specialty dish from an upscale restaurant.

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Stuffing Crust Turkey PotpieFor a faster, more flavor-packed way to get potpie to the table, skip the standard rolled double pie crust and follow this recipe instead. Boxed stuffing mix and broth make a press-in crust that's easy as, well, potpie!

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Stout & Honey Beef RoastHere's a heartwarming slow cooker meal that's ideal for chilly days and hectic nights. Honey, beer and seasonings make the sauce different and oh so good. If you have leftover stout after making this roast, use it in one of these recipes to make with Guinness, which will work with any brand of stout beer.

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Braised Herb Pork ChopsThese herb-packed braised pork chops are great for entertaining; the recipe comes together quickly and then spends 2 hours in the oven, giving you plenty of time to relax with your guests.

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Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion ShellsGorgonzola cheese and sweet potatoes add a fun and flavorful twist to classic stuffed shells. If you don't like blue cheese, use Gouda or Swiss instead of Gorgonzola. To save time, you can use canned pumpkin in place of the mashed sweet potatoes.

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Best Ever Mac & CheeseThis mac and cheese has a sauce loaded with three different cheeses that bubble and ooze as it bakes in the oven. A crispy, buttery bread crumb topping provides textural contrast; for a more flavorful "oomph," replace the bread crumbs with crushed pork rinds, crushed potato chips or Ritz crackers.

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Land of Enchantment PosoleThis posole recipe gets its name from New Mexico's whimsical state nickname, "The Land of Enchantment." You'll find this Dutch oven dinner as enchanting as the state; this spicy stew of pork shoulder, hominy, jalapenos and smoky Southwestern spices is bound to become a new family favorite.

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Pumpkin Harvest Beef StewComfort food manages to get even more comforting in this pumpkin-spiced riff on hearty beef stew. This recipe is written for a slow cooker, but if you'd prefer your stew to spend the day simmering on the stove and filling your house with aromas, make this recipe in a Dutch oven instead.

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Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn SquashThis couldn't-be-simpler dinner is so stunning, it makes any night of the week feel like something special. Each stuffed acorn squash is a full meal in itself, so side dishes aren't really necessary. If you'd like to put something else on the table, it's hard to go wrong with garlic bread.

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Hominy Beef ChiliHunker down for the night and get cozy with this filling chili. Loaded with beef chuck roast and convenient staples, such as diced tomatoes, green chilies and seasonings, it's a satisfying supper that would be yummy served with a side of warm homemade tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping.

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Spicy Pork & Green Chili VerdeBy using quick-cooking pork tenderloin instead of a braising cut like pork shoulder, this pork chili is ready to eat in less than an hour. Brimming with poblano and sweet red peppers for a hearty kick, serve this chili with some cooling sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips.

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North African Chicken and RiceMoroccan food is heavily spiced with a mixture of interesting ingredients and exciting flavor combinations that may be new to you. This simple slow-cooker chicken dish mixes bold spices like cinnamon, chili powder and turmeric with salty olives and tart lemons.

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Porcini Mac & CheeseThe secret ingredient to this luscious mushroom mac and cheese is beer; specifically, a seasonally-brewed pumpkin beer, which adds a special touch of fall flavor. As delicious as fontina is, this mac and cheese recipe would work just as well with Gouda, Gruyere or Colby cheese.

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Mom’s White LasagnaInstead of the classic lasagna combo of pasta, cheese and marinara sauce, this white lasagna layers its pasta with sausage, a velvety wine-based cream sauce, and four types of cheese: cheddar, cottage cheese, Gouda and cream cheese. Serve alongside something acidic that can cut through all the cream, like a simple, vinegary Italian salad.

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Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic GlazeTurn an ordinary pork loin into an impressive dinner party-worthy dish by adding roasted apples, caramelized onions, bright balsamic vinegar and whole pitted cherries. If you have fresh cherries, then by all means use them, but flash frozen cherries work just as well!

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Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with BaconIn this recipe, curly cellentani pasta gets tossed with a quick and easy pumpkin cream sauce that's been mixed with creamy goat cheese, then baked with a topping of additional cheese and crispy bacon. Could this be the most craveable fall pasta dish ever? Possibly.

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Turkey Curry with RiceIf you've got lots of leftover turkey but are tired of Thanksgiving-inspired riffs on leftovers, try this easy curry recipe with carrots, cauliflower, creamy coconut milk and mango chutney. Serve this on top of a big bowl of rice or with a side of homemade naan bread.

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After these dinner recipes, you'll want to enjoy a fall dessert with any of these fall baking recipes.

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If you were heartbroken like I was when Searching For Italy was canceled—streaming it on Max is amazing, but I miss the new episodes—and have already gotten through his cookbooks (shoutout to The Tucci Table), here’s an effective alternative: Tucci’s TikTok.

Time and again, the star indulges us with gems of Italian cuisine on social media. Unsurprisingly, these endearing—and often, viral—videos are genius. This brilliance includes Tucci’s tips for mastering risotto cakes, which, weeks later, we are still obsessed with. I mean, Stanley Tucci made them, so how can we not be?

What is a risotto cake made of?

Risotto cakes are made with leftover risotto. As Tucci says, “I made risotto the other night, which I didn’t eat. So I turned it into risotto cakes.” Any way to savor more risotto is a recipe that has my attention.

Is it OK to eat leftover risotto?

Yes, it’s OK to eat leftover risotto. Especially when it can be used to create another mouthwatering recipe like this one! Risotto can be stored for as long as 5 days in the refrigerator, unless it’s a meat risotto, which should only stick around for 3 days.

How to Make Stanley Tucci’s Risotto Cakes

@stanley.tucciRisotto cakes♬ original sound – Stanley Tucci

Ingredients

• Leftover risotto
• 2 eggs
• Cheese
• Salt
• Panko bread crumbs
• Fresh bread crumbs
• Regular olive oil (Tucci says not to use extra virgin olive oil)
• Vegetable oil

Directions

Tucci doesn’t give us any exact measurements when it comes to making this recipe. However, he does walk us through his process.

“What I’ve done,” he begins before motioning to the contents. “This is what it looks like,” he says as he raises a glass bowl full of the risotto mixture to the camera. The actor explains that he put panko bread crumbs into the eggs and mixed them prior to throwing in “a little extra cheese, a little extra salt,” (estimate what “a little” means to your liking). He then mixes that into homemade bread crumbs to create the ultimate bread crumb mixture.

That’s right, Tucci mixes panko and homemade bread crumbs. This concoction is met with Tucci’s “mmm, mmm, mmm” noise of approval. He rolls the risotto into mini cakes and coats them with the bread crumb mixture. Then he cooks them in regular olive oil (not extra virgin olive oil) and vegetable oil in a large pan.

The final result? Crisp, golden brown, risotto cakes that are “really, really, really good.” We believe it!

What goes with risotto cakes?

If you want to relish these risotto cakes the Tucci way, grab a drink. The actor says the cakes are “what [he’s] going to have with a cocktail.” For a full Stanley Tucci-approved snack, take him up on his recommendation for a perfect Negroni.

To make a full meal with risotto cakes, roast some of your favorite vegetables or a pan-fry the protein of your choice and call it a day. Better yet, a Stanley Tucci-approved day, which is bound to be award-winning.

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However, that doesn’t mean air fryers always work perfectly. Like all appliances, air fryers can malfunction. And if your air fryer happens to be a certain Secura air fryer, you may have experienced this firsthand. So far there have been nine reports of Secura air fryers catching fire, burning and smoking. Yikes—that’s definitely cause for a recall.

What air fryers are being recalled?

This Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall affects Secura air fryers, specifically certain black air fryers with silver accents. There’s a faulty wire connection in the air fryer that can overheat, causing fire and burn hazards.

How do I know if I have an affected air fryer?

This recall affects 6,400 air fryers with specific model numbers and date codes. Each of these model numbers and four-digit date codes are located on silver labels at the bottom of each unit. The following model numbers and date codes are included in this recall:

• SAF-53D (TXG-DT16E), 1901
• SAF-53 (TXG-DS16), 1903 or 1904

The 12″ high air fryers were sold mostly on Amazon.com in the U.S. between May 2019 and October 2020. (In addition, about 680 affected air fryers were sold in Canada.) Prices ranged from $48 to $90.

What do I do next?

If you suspect you have an impacted air fryer, stop using it immediately. Then contact Secura for a $45 Amazon gift card or free replacement air fryer.

To receive either a refund or a replacement, consumers need to provide contact information and submit photos of the recalled unit with its power cord cut off. Additionally, consumers should include information about the product’s date code on the bottom of the air fryer. Receipts are not necessary.

For any further questions,  call Secura at 888-792-2360 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT weekdays or visit Secura’s website for more information.

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It’s hard to believe that one of the most beloved and iconic 2000s flicks is approaching its 20th anniversary. I mean, that’s just like, so grool.

While we’re planning to wear pink for the celebration, Coffee mate has gifted us a caffeinated way to ring in the occasion. (No, it’s not a coffee cake filled with rainbows and smiles that everyone would eat and be happy). It’s a limited edition Mean Girls coffee creamer. Shut up. Shut. Up! We’ve got the 411 and all the hot gossip on this, fittingly, pink treat.

What is Mean Girls coffee creamer?

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This Mean Girls coffee creamer is inspired by the classic and endlessly quotable film. To make it even more iconic, it’s also the first ever pink coffee creamer and has a sweet pink frosting flavor. Talk about adding a sugar rush to your afternoon pick-me-up!

According to Coffee mate, the creamer gives fans a chance to add splashes of, like, really pretty, pink to any type of coffee. In other words, it’s not a regular coffee creamer, it’s a cool coffee creamer.

What does Mean Girls creamer taste like?

I had the chance to taste test this creamer, and it can be summed up in one word: pink. Not just because of its bubblegum hue, but because this coffee creamer smells and tastes like pink, too. And by pink, I mean it really does taste like a liquified, sugary piece of cake and my sweet tooth isn’t mad about it. Take that pink everything as you’d like, but to reference one of the most quotable lines of the film, it’s pretty fetch fitting.

When is the creamer in stores?

Unfortunately, this coffee creamer can’t sit with us just yet. It won’t be rolling onto grocery store shelves nationwide until January 2024. Although, that does mean we can look forward to starting the new year off with some pink.

Once its available, fans will be able to pick up 32-ounce bottles for $4.69. Until then, we’ll be rewatching the Plastics rule the school and making recipes inspired by vintage movies.

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While a typical s’more—graham crackers with marshmallows and chocolate in between—is a timeless classic, there are plenty of new ways to make s’mores too. Some of which are innovative and extraordinarily tasty in a single bite.

Our love for this simple trio of ingredients is why we’re bringing back a 2022 viral s’mores sensation that, if you missed out on last year, you need to try immediately. Once we get into this dip, you’ll see why this s’mores variation was, and remains, so popular.

S’mores Dip Recipe

@daphnevdwel Autumn baking 🤎🍂 #autumn #autumnaesthetic #october #smoresdip #smores #fyp #cozyvibes ♬ original sound – danya

@cookingwithkryss the infamous s’mores dip 🤭 (they’re hella sweet in my opinion) #smoresdiy #smoresdip #smores #foodies #holidaysnackideas #holidayszn #smoresrecipe #bakingtiktok #yumdessert #smorescheck #viral #trendingdesserts #fypシ ♬ Players – DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix – Coi Leray

Not only is this dip delicious, it’s also simple and straightforward to make. Here’s how you can create s’mores dip:

Ingredients

• Chocolate bars
• Marshmallows
• Graham crackers, for dipping

Directions

Step 1: Prep the chocolate

Grab a glass baking dish or aluminum pan and fill the bottom with chocolate. The amount can be to your liking—especially if you’re a chocolate lover who wants to pack as much in there as possible—just make sure there’s enough room for the marshmallows.

Step 2: Top with marshmallows

Then, fill the pan with a bag of marshmallows—if you want a recommendation, this is our pick for the best marshmallows. Transfer to an oven set at 350°F for around five minutes, or until those marshmallows are golden brown and melting into the chocolate. Dig in with a spoon or grab a box of graham crackers for dipping.

Tips for Making S’mores Dip

So how does one perfect this dessert dip? We’ve got some tips to help you out when it comes to making this s’mores delight.

Can you reheat s’mores dip?

Yes! You can reheat s’mores dip. Just pop it into the oven at 350° for five minutes and it’s as gooey and good to go as ever.

Can you make s’mores dip in the microwave?

You can make s’mores dip in the microwave to speed up the process. Place some chocolate and marshmallows in a bowl or dish and put the microwave on high for 15 to 30 seconds.

Another s’mores dip alternative? Try using the air fryer at 350° for around five minutes too.

Is there a Peeps s’mores dip recipe?

If you want to make this s’mores dip into an adorable concoction, you can also create a Peeps s’mores dip recipe! It’s a smaller, simpler, version of the original s’mores dip, but no less delicious. And with Halloween coming up, we recommend opening a pack of Halloween peeps to get you started.

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While you can buy a chamoy pickle kit online complete with all the fixings, you can also make homemade chamoy pickles. All you need is a trip to your local Mexican grocery store and a little time. Intrigued? Keep reading for the step-by-step recipe.

Can’t get enough pickles? Try these other recipes for pickle lovers.

What is a chamoy pickle?

A chamoy pickle is a dill pickle that has been soaked in a mixture of chamoy, sweet and sour candy powders, and Tajin (a Mexican seasoning made with chili peppers, lime and salt). When soaked in chamoy, dill pickles turn a shockingly vibrant red hue and absorb all the diverse flavors in the sauce. They’re salty, sweet, fruity, spicy and sour all at the same time.

If you enjoy a pickle spear with your spicy bloody mary, then chamoy pickles will be right up your alley. They have a very similar vibe but with a slightly fruity undertone.

And for those unfamiliar with chamoy, it is a traditional Mexican sauce made from dried fruits and chili peppers. It has a unique fruity yet savory flavor with varying amounts of heat. For lack of a better word, it’s “swicy” and is often enjoyed with fresh fruit and vegetables or stirred into drinks.

How to Make a Chamoy Pickle

Before getting started, you’ll want to stock up on your favorite pickle brand. This recipe for chamoy pickles comes from TikTok creator @amarisvee and yields six to eight servings.

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Ingredients

• 6 to 8 whole dill pickles
• 1 cup dill pickle juice from the jar
• 1/2 cup chamoy sauce (e.g., Chamoy Mega Original)
• 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning
• 2 to 3 teaspoons sweet candy chamoy powder
• 2 to 3 teaspoons sweet and sour mango powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Tapatio hot sauce, optional

Directions

Step 1: Prep the pickles

Remove the pickles from their jar and pierce them with a fork several times on all sides. Then, add them to a wide-mouth Mason jar with a lid and pour in the pickle juice.

Step 2: Combine

Add the chamoy sauce to the pickles, and then sprinkle in the Tajin, candy powders and hot sauce.

Editor’s Tip: Make sure the pickles are completely submerged in the liquid (it’s a common pickle mistake). If they’re not fully covered, you can add extra pickle juice and/or chamoy to fill the jar as needed.

Step 3: Shake and chill

Tightly seal the jar with the lid and then shake to combine the ingredients. Place the pickles in the refrigerator and let them marinate for seven days.

Step 4: Enjoy

Remove the pickles from the jar and enjoy as desired.

How to Serve Chamoy Pickles

While you can eat a chamoy pickle straight from the jar (like these other vintage pickle recipes), the best and most fun part about these unique red pickles is to add an array of toppings to them. Since chamoy pickles are very salty with subtle hints of fruitiness and spice, they benefit greatly from toppings to balance the flavors and add different textures to every bite.

Here are a few of the most popular toppings for chamoy pickles:

• Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
• Lucas candy powders
• Lucas Salsagheti candy
• Lucas Gusano candy liquid
• Other chewy, sour fruit candies such as Gushers

Can’t get enough pickle recipes? For a boozy homemade pickle, try these moonshine pickles next.

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And what says “winter” more than the incredible Hallmark Countdown to Christmas? We look forward to it every year with stars in our eyes and enough blankets to warm a small village. Now grab your friends, family and Christmas snacks because we’re checking out all the new Hallmark movies.

All the Hallmark Christmas Movies Premiering This Year

Hallmark knows how to bring joy even on our darkest days. With some of our favorite actors (like Parks and Rec‘s Jim O’Heir and Lacey Chabert) at the helm, you know this year is going to be special. Every Christmas move is truly perfect for a cozy night in.

New movies will premiere every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT starting October 20 on the Hallmark Channel. Not like you’ll be watching anything else during this wonderful time, right?

On Thanksgiving weekend, you can expect a bonus premiere on Thursday, plus double features on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m ET/PT and 8 p.m ET/PT.

1. Checkin’ It Twice

Premieres: Friday, October 20 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Kim Metula and Kevin McGarry
Description: A hockey player falls for a real estate agent when he’s traded to her hometown and posted up in her hockey-loving family’s backyard.

2. Where Are You, Christmas?

Premieres: Saturday, October 21 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O’Heir and Julie Warner
Description: When Addy wishes for a year without Christmas, she wakes up in a world of black and white. She then works together with her town mechanic to restore the magic of Christmas.

3. Under the Christmas Sky

Premieres: Sunday, October 22 on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries at 10pm/9c
Starring: Jessica Parker Kennedy and Ryan Paevey
Description: Kat, an esteemed astrophysicist who has to struggle with an accident that causes her dreams to go into space to come crashing down. After volunteering at a local planetarium, she pairs up with a by-the-book worker to help create an exhibit before Christmas.

4. Christmas By Design

Premieres: Friday, October 27 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Rebecca Dalton and Jonathan Keltz
Description: A fashion designer gets accepted into a Christmas challenge to create a brand new Christmas collection that helps her realize what she finds most important in life.

5. Mystic Christmas

Premieres: Saturday, October 28 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin and William R. Moses
Description: Juniper travels to Mystic, Connecticut for the holidays to work at a rehab center and aquarium and ends up reconnecting with the owner of the pizza shop.

6. Joyeux Noel

Premieres: Sunday, October 29 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Jaicy Elliot and Brant Daugherty
Description: A copy editor is sent to France with a pragmatic reporter to uncover the mystery behind the artist of a romantic painting found at a Christmas market.

7. Flipping for Christmas

Premieres: Friday, November 3 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner
Description: Busy realtor Abigail agrees to help her sister do a simple house flip when the co-beneficiary steps in with other plans.

8. Never Been Chris’D

Premieres: Saturday, November 4 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Janel Parrish, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes and Tyler Hynes
Description: Best friends Naomi and Liz reconnect with their high school crush over the holidays. With a new love triangle formed, the friends must realize what is most important to them.

9. The Santa Summit

Premieres: Sunday, November 5 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth
Description: Three best friends come together for the annual Santa Summit and get lost amidst a sea of Santas and soon find what they’ve all been looking for: friendship, romance and the Christmas spirit.

10. Everything Christmas

Premieres: Friday, November 10 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Katherine Barrell, Cindy Busby, Corey Sevier and Matt Wells
Description: Lori Jo goes on a road trip to Yuletide Springs with her roommate Tori to honor her late grandmother. The two meet up with old friends to enjoy their small time and conjure up the Christmas spirit.

11. Christmas Island

Premieres: Saturday, November 11 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Rachel Skarsten and Andrew Walker
Description: A snowstorm diverts Kate’s first private flight from Switzerland to Christmas Island. She works with an air traffic controller to realize her dream as a pilot.

12. A Heidelberg Holiday

Premieres: Sunday, November 12 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Frederic Brossier
Description: Heidi Heidelberg receives the dream opportunity to sell handmade glass ornaments at the Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. She meets local Lukas who helps her reconnect with her heritage.

13. Navigating Christmas

Premieres: Friday, November 17 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Chelsea Hobbs and Stephen Huszar
Description: Recently divorced Melanie and her son Jason visit a remote island and end up working at an actual lighthouse during Christmas.

14. A Merry Scottish Christmas

Premieres: Saturday, November 18 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf
Description: Estranged siblings Lindsay and Brad travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother and end up discovering a deep family secret.

15. Holiday Hotline

Premieres: Sunday, November 19 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Emily Tennant and Niall Matter
Description: Abby connects with an anonymous caller while working on a cooking hotline after she leaves London. The caller, a single dad named “John”, makes Abby become smitten in real life.

16. Catch Me If You Claus

Premieres: Thursday, November 23 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Italia Ricci and Luke Macfarlane
Description: Avery Quinn, an aspiring news anchor, is finally getting her big break at a Christmas morning newscast. However, she catches an intruder in her home who claims to be Santa’s son on his first mission. They take on a night of adventure and end up inspiring each other to pursue their dreams.

17. Letters to Santa

Premieres: Friday, November 24 on Hallmark Channel at 6pm/5c
Starring: Katie Laclerc and Rafael de la Fuente
Description: Some young siblings receive a magic pen from Santa that appears to grant wishes. They request a Christmas gift–for their separated parents to reunite.

18. Holiday Road

Premieres: Friday, November 24 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Sara Canning and Warren Christie
Description: Bad weather leaves a tech entrepreneur, a devoted mother, her son, a travel writer and a slew of other characters stranded at an airport for the holidays. They all agree to rent a van on a road trip to Denver that brings them all closer together for the holidays.

19. Christmas in Notting Hill

Premieres: Saturday, November 25 on Hallmark Channel at 6pm/5c
Starring: Sarah Ramos and William Moseley
Description: A famous soccer star, Graham, who is always too busy for love, comes home to Notting Hill for the holidays and falls in love with Georgia, a visiting American with no idea who he is.

20. Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up

Premieres: Saturday, November 25 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta, Seth Morris and Jennifer Aspen
Description: With the holidays approaching, new couple Emily and Jared are excited to spend time together. Emily looks forward to working with Evergreen Lane and all its inhabitants to make the best Christmas celebrations yet, despite the intense competition.

21. Our Christmas Mural

Premieres: Sunday, November 26 on Hallmark Channel at 6pm/5c
Starring: Alex Paxton-Beesley and Dan Jeannotte
Description: Olivia is a single mom returning home for Christmas when her mom secretly enters her into a mural contest. She wins and partners with another teacher to create a Christmas masterpiece.

22. A Biltmore Christmas

Premieres: Sunday, November 26 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Paloha, Jonathan Frakes and Robert Picardo
Description: Lucy Hardgove is a screenwriter who is forced to rewrite her script and realizes she can travel back in time in the real Biltmore House. She meets with the original actors and returns to the future to make things right.

23. My Norwegian Holiday

Premieres: Friday, December 1 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Rhiannon Fish and David Elsendoorn
Description: JJ is grieving the loss of her grandmother and ends up stumbling upon an unexpected holiday destiny. She meets Henrik, a Norwegian from Bergen, and their connection deepens when they are given a troll. They go on a holiday adventure together and discover exactly what they need.

24. A Not So Royal Christmas

Premieres: Saturday, December 2 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Brooke D’Orsay and Will Kemp
Description: Charlotte, a tabloid journalist, attempts to schedule an interview with a reclusive Count. The royal family has the groundskeeper pose as the Count instead since the real one fled years ago.

25. Christmas with a Kiss

Premieres: Sunday, November 3 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr., and Jaime M. Callica
Description: A woman returns home to help with her family’s Christmas carnival and ignites a romance with surprise reunion.

26. Magic in Mistletoe

Premieres: Friday, December 8 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Lyndie Greenwood and Paul Campbell
Description: Harrington, the author of a popular book series, has ended up a recluse. He returns to his hometown for an annual Christmas festival where he’s joined by April, a publicist for his publishing company. They finally open up to each other for the spirit of the holidays.

27. Christmas on Cherry Lane

Premieres: Saturday, December 9 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, James Denton and Vincent Rodriguez III
Description: A young couple are ready to welcome their first child, an empty-nester and her fiancé are ready to being a brand-new chapter, and a couple have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve. Each couple uses the holiday to navigate their new lives.

28. Round and Round

Premieres: Sunday, December 10 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg and Rick Hoffman
Description: Rachel is stuck in a time loop as she is forced to relive the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can the nice guy help her make it to tomorrow?

29. The Secret Gift of Christmas

Premieres: Friday, December 15 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Megan Ohry and Christopher Russell
Description: Bonnie, a personal shopper who helps her newly widowed client Patrick reconnect with his daughter, is determined to get Patrick and his daughter everything on their wish list.

30. Sealed with a List

Premieres: Saturday, December 16 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Katie Findlay and Evan Roderick
Description: Festive Carley sets out to finish her abandoned resolutions from the last year. She soon finds love with her coworker, Wyatt, who aids her in her pursuit.

31. Friends & Family Christmas

Premieres: Sunday, December 17 on Hallmark Channel at 8pm/7c
Starring: Humberly Gonzalez and Ali Liebert
Description: Daniella has moved to New York and instead chooses to spend the holidays with her friends instead of her overbearing parents. She meets entertainment lawyer Amelia through her parents, and they pretend to date in order to appease their folks. But soon, they build a deep connection that is more than either of them could have dreamed of.

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However enjoyable (even when they’re microwaved poached eggs), they can be intimidating to take a crack at—pun intended. That’s why we figured we would help you learn from the best with the official Gordon Ramsay poached egg method.

Shared on TikTok via @Masterclass, Chef Ramsay breaks down how he makes this classic egg recipe and how you can replicate his results in your kitchen. Keep scrolling for the step-by-step recipe.

And after mastering his poached egg method, try Gordon Ramsay’s scrambled eggs.

@masterclass Watching @Gordon Ramsay make the perfect poached egg is my therapy. Do you prefer poached or scrambled? Tell us in the comments 🥚 #poachedeggs #gordonramsay #eggrecipes #masterclass ♬ original sound – MasterClass

The Gordon Ramsay Poached Egg Method

Before cooking, make sure you have a saucepan, a whisk, a small bowl or ramekin, a slotted spoon and paper towels.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar
• Pinch of salt
• Water

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the water

Bring a medium saucepan filled with water to a gentle boil. Season with a pinch of salt, and then add the vinegar. Using a whisk, briskly stir the water to create a vortex.

Step 2: Cook the egg

Crack the egg into a small bowl. Then, carefully lower the egg into the swirling water and cook for three to five minutes.

Step 3: Serve

Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the egg to a paper towel-lined plate. Then serve as desired; try poached egg Buddha bowls or Turkish eggs.

Tips for Making the Perfect Poached Eggs

While poached eggs seem simple, they can be finicky to get right. There’s a rhyme and reason to every ingredient and every step Gordon follows in his method to produce perfect poached eggs every time.

• Gentle Boil: When poaching eggs, a gentle boil is best (ditto for boiled scrambled eggs). Once the eggs are in the water, you’ll want to keep them undisturbed. A rolling boil would inhibit the whites from enveloping the yolks and cause a misshapen appearance.
• Vinegar: If you’re a beginner to poaching eggs, vinegar helps strengthen the egg whites, so the egg holds its shape better once cooked. The same logic applies to hard-boiled eggs.
• Salt: Aside from flavoring the eggs, the salt increases the density of the water just enough to allow the poached egg to rise to the surface once it is perfectly cooked.
• Stirring the Water: Using a whisk (make sure it’s the right type of whisk for the job) to create a swirling whirlpool in the boiling water helps the white perfectly encase the delicate yolk as the egg poaches.
• Using a Bowl: Cracking the eggs into a small bowl allows the eggs to be lowered into the water slowly and gently. If you add the eggs too quickly, the egg whites will not properly wrap around the yolk and achieve their rounded shape.

Looking for another poached egg method? Try poaching eggs in an air fryer next.

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Plus, it looks absolutely delicious!

Our mouths were watering watching @thesqueakymixer create this adorable dessert, and we’re pretty sure the most difficult part of the recipe will be waiting for the cheesecake to set.

@thesqueakymixer Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Cheesecake 🎃 The Cheesecake is an easy no bake filling and is out of this world 🤎 Find the full recipe on my website, link in bio 🎃👻 #bakingtiktok #bakingtiktoks #recipe #bakingszn #yummy #pumpkin #halloween #halloweenrecipe #halloweenbaking #spoozyszn #thesqueakymixer #halloweencookies #baking #recipes #pillsbury ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song(191109) – PeriTune

No-Bake Halloween Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

Cheesecake:

• 2 packages Pillsbury pumpkin sugar cookies
• 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Whipped cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Bake cookie crust

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a lightly-greased 9-inch springform pan with Pillsbury sugar cookies. You can slice some in half or in quarters to fill any gaps. Bake until the crust is golden brown on the edges, about 12 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2: Bake cookies for decoration

Bake any remaining cookies according to package directions. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare cheesecake filling

In a medium bowl, whip 1-1/4 cup of the heavy cream until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. (If you’re using a stand mixer, the paddle attachment works best.) Add in confectioners’ sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, lemon juice and vanilla, then continue to beat until combined. Use a silicone spatula to fold in the whipped cream until combined–the whipped cream should be fully incorporated, but be careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Assemble cheesecake

Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared pan (be sure crust is fully cooled), using a spatula to spread it around evenly. Chill in the fridge, covered, for at least 3 hours.

Step 5: Decorate cheesecake

In a medium-sized bowl, whip the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream, slowly adding sugar until thickened, about 5-6 minutes. Add the vanilla, and mix until combined. Place dollops of whipped cream around the perimeter of the cheesecake, then gently press the individual cookies into the dollops.

Tips for Making No-Bake Cheesecake

• Make this dessert extra festive by adding candy corn, marshmallow pumpkins or another Halloween candy. You can also use a potato peeler to add curls of chocolate to the top, or drizzle with caramel right before serving!
• For best results folding the whipped cream into the cheesecake batter, repeat these three motions: scrape the bowl, fold ingredients toward the middle of the bowl, then rotate the bowl a bit. Scrape, fold and rotate until the components are combined.
• If you’re in a hurry, chill the cheesecake in the freezer for 2 hours, then finish the rest of the recipe.

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Made with four simple ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes, this simple British recipe will quickly become a popular breakfast at your house.

What are dippy eggs?

A dippy egg is a soft-boiled egg served with toast cut into long, narrow strips called soldiers. The eggs are traditionally left unpeeled and served in adorable egg cups that hold them upright to facilitate yummy toast-dipping action.

The Brits have the best names for foods (and baking phrases), from toad in a hole to a jam roly poly, and dippy eggs are no exception!

How do you eat dippy eggs?

It’s not just the name that’s fun; eating dippy eggs is a total blast, too. You’ll use a sharp knife or shell cutter to gently crack open and remove the top portion of the egg’s shell and white to reveal the gooey, soft-cooked yolk within. Then, dip away with as many toast soldiers as you please.

How to Make Dippy Eggs

This recipe makes 3 dippy eggs with toast soldiers.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 3 slices bread (choose something that’s sturdy once toasted)
• Butter, for spreading on the toast
• Pinch of salt, optional

Directions

Step 1: Cook the eggs

Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Then, carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove promptly to a bowl of cold water and let cool slightly.

Editor’s Tip: There’s more than one way to boil an egg. Try adapting the times noted in this guide for making perfect hard-boiled eggs five different ways. No matter the method you choose, remember that timing matters when making soft-boiled eggs. You don’t want the yolks to overcook.

Step 2: Prepare your soldiers

While the eggs cool, toast your bread (don’t make these toaster mistakes). Spread generously with butter and cut into narrow strips about 1/2-inch wide. Set aside.

Step 3: Crack open and serve

Use a spoon or sharp knife to remove the top portion of the egg’s shell and white to reveal the soft-cooked yolk. Place the eggs upright in an egg cup and pair with toast soldiers for dipping. Serve immediately.

What to Serve with Dippy Eggs

Enjoy dippy eggs as a standalone breakfast or serve alongside side dishes like bacon or fruit salad. You can stick to British breakfast customs and serve dippy eggs with a batch of English scones and a cup of black tea. Cheers!

Up Next: Travel even further and dip into these Turkish eggs.

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This viral Trader Joe’s pizza uses all kinds of clever Trader Joe’s-specific toppings, which means you can pick up all the ingredients in one place. And if you frequent Trader Joe’s already, then some of them are probably in your refrigerator!

Is Trader Joe’s spicy pizza good for you?

Here’s the good news, pizza lovers: You could definitely consider this meal healthy. The fluffy bed of arugula on top gives you that fix of green. (It’s practically a salad, right?) Plus, a registered dietitian created the pizza.

@blaircooleydietitian Spend date night at home with us 🤍 if you like spicy, this one’s for you! we love a Trader Joe’s recipe – this one is SO easy. If you don’t like spice, omit the bamba sauce, use regular cured meats/prosciutto, and omit red pepper flakes – still delish 🤌 #traderjoesfoodreviews #traderjoesrecipe #traderjoesdatenight #traderjoesdatenightchallenge #traderjoeseasyrecipe #datenightathome ♬ original sound – Blair | Dietitian

The viral Trader Joe’s Pizza was the vision of Blair Cooley, a dietitian based in Houston. The recipe was part of her “date night in” and is a recipe she makes regularly—and her followers love it.

It’s important to note that “healthy” tends to be subjective; what’s healthy for one person may not be healthy for another. Keeping your meal balanced—like pairing a slice or two of pizza with a side salad—will help keep this meal nutritious.

How to Make the Viral Trader Joe’s Pizza

The original recipe creator didn’t set specific measurements for her Trader Joe’s pizza, so we’ve made some guesstimates on measurements for the ingredients. As always, feel free to make it your own by adding more or less of the toppings!

Ingredients

• Trader Joe’s Garlic and Herb Pizza Dough
• Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
• 1/2 cup Trader Joe’s Garlic Spread Dip
• 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Italian Bomba Hot Pepper Sauce
• 1 piece burrata, torn into pieces
• 4-6 Trader Joe’s Marinated Fresh Mozzarella balls, sliced in half
• 8-10 slices Trader Joe’s Spicy Uncured Charcuterie Selection
• 1/3 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers
• 1-2 handfuls fresh arugula
• 1-2 Tablespoons Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze
• Dash red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Prep your oven to 450°F. While the oven is preheating, find a 13×9-inch casserole dish. Cooley used a glass dish, but a ceramic or stainless steel one would also work.

Step 2: Prepare the dough

Spray the pan with cooking spray, then place your pizza dough on the pan. Using your fingers, dimple the dough until it spreads wide enough to cover the bottom of the pan, making room for those delicious toppings.

Editor’s Tip: It’s easier to work with dough that’s at room temperature. So before you even start, let your dough sit out for 30 minutes either in the packaging or in a clean bowl so it relaxes and warms up, making it easier to shape.

Step 3: Add your ingredients

Top your Trader Joe’s spicy pizza with all the toppings that will bake on the pizza (yes, there are more toppings after you bake to add as well). Start by spreading the Trader Joe’s Garlic Spread Dip so it covers the surface (leaving some room for a crust), followed by the Bomba sauce. Evenly spread out the torn burrata, sliced mozzarella, charcuterie meats (feel free to get creative with your selection!) and roasted bell peppers.

Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes

Place the pizza in the pan and bake it for 20 minutes. For a crispier crust, place your pan on the bottom rack of your oven.

Step 5: Top with fresh ingredients

Once the pizza is out of the oven, top it with handfuls of fresh arugula. Feel free to get generous! Then drizzle the top using Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze and a little bit of that marinated oil from the container of mozzarella balls. Sprinkle on red pepper flakes (the more you add, the spicier it gets!) then slice it up.

How to Make the Trader Joe’s Pizza Your Own

Try making your own dough

While Trader Joe’s does make weeknight pizza easier thanks to premade dough, you can try your hand at making your own crust with our pizza dough recipe.

Play around with the toppings

Cooley does use a lot of Trader Joe’s specific foods, but if you’re nowhere near a Trader Joe’s, that doesn’t mean you can’t try to make your own version of this viral pizza at home. Feel free to get creative with your toppings—like using ricotta cheese or a homemade pizza sauce. You could even skip the balsamic blaze and replace it with a spicy hot honey.

Use different meat combinations

This pizza uses an assortment of charcuterie fixings, but that doesn’t mean you have to use the same kinds. Cooley says prosciutto also works well with this recipe, a sweet soppressata or a spicy salami. Or simply keep the pizza vegetarian and skip the meat altogether.

Make it thin

Using a casserole dish makes a thicker pan pizza, but you could also attempt a thin crust pizza if that’s more your style. A pizza stone helps to cook a thin crust pizza easily. Prep the pizza on a large piece of parchment paper and slide it onto a preheated pizza stone for a crispy and evenly cooked pie.

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Tortilla Wrap

Don't fuss around with folding a wrap ever again with this clever wrap hack. Portion out four toppings and place them on each corner of your tortilla. Then, just fold clockwise and cook. When ready to serve, slice in half for a nice and tidy wrap. Check out more of our sandwich wrap recipes for more inspiration on how to make the trend your own. Go to Recipe

Butter Board

If you find yourself making plenty of charcuterie boards, you're sure to love butter boards, too. Instead of filling up a board with cured meats, cheeses and crackers, you spread softened butter as your base, sprinkle on fresh herbs, salt and other seasonings, and serve with warm bread or crostini for scooping. Just make sure you start with one of our Test Kitchen's picks for the best butter brands. Go to Recipe

Whipped Coffee

While everyone was hunkering down early in the pandemic, many turned to TikTok to cure their boredom. Dalgona coffee, also known as whipped coffee, became an overnight sensation because it takes only three simple ingredients to make and it's creamy and delicious. Whipped coffee became so popular, in fact, that there are many riffs on it, like whipped nutella, whipped matcha, whipped hot chocolate and whipped strawberry milk. Once you've mastered the original, try one of these whipped coffee variations. Go to Recipe

Kit-Kat Cheesecake

One bite into this Kit-Kat cheesecake and you'll see what all the hype is about. Surrounded by a Kit-Kat "crust" ring and topped with crumbled candies, it's every Kit-Kat lover's dream. The cream cheese filling complements the decadent, chocolatey goodness of the sweets. Here are more easy cheesecake recipes to keep in mind once you've eaten up every slice. Go to Recipe

Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes

If you love the little cheese skirt you'll sometimes find around foods such as burgers, burritos and even dumplings, you'll love Parmesan-crusted potatoes. Begin by "crusting" your cookie sheet: Sprinkle a full layer of grated Parmesan cheese on a baking sheet. Then, put halved potatoes right on top and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. The potatoes will come out crispy, cheesy and with the thin crunch of that cheese skirt we all know and love. Go to Recipe

Pancake Cereal

Pancake cereal proves that anything bite-sized is worth the hype. The Naughty Fork combined two breakfast favorites to create this unique breakfast dish that wowed. No need for milk with this cereal, though—just pour a little maple syrup over it to enjoy. And if you don't feel like making your own pancake cereal, you can pick up a boy of Belgian Boys pancake cereal at Target. Go to Recipe

Grinder Sandwich

The best kinds of sandwiches are loaded ones, and this grinder sandwich is definitely one of them. Start with Italian bread topped with plenty of cheese and several kinds of meat, and toast to perfection. Next, add a chopped salad mixture tossed in a homemade mayo-based dressing. Then, sandwich and enjoy! The combination and contrast of the hot, crusty bread and the cold crunch of the salad makes every bite of this sandwich truly top-tier. Go to Recipe

Salmon and Rice Bowl

Dress up leftover salmon with this easy salmon and rice bowl recipe from Emily Mariko, a lifestyle blogger and TikTok creator. Microwave shredded salmon and leftover rice, then top with soy sauce, Sriracha, Kewpie mayo, avocado slices, kimchi and seaweed snacks to make it a full meal. Go to Recipe

Cloud Bread

I'm sure you've seen this TikTok trend floating around the internet, or maybe you've even whipped it up in your own kitchen. Not to be confused with keto cloud bread, TikTok's viral cloud bread recipe is a heavenly creation of its own. By using only three ingredients, you can make this colorful bread in 25 minutes flat. Go to Recipe

Feta Pasta

The original baked feta pasta recipe was first created by a Finnish blogger Liemessa back in 2019. However, the feta pasta we know and love gained over a million views on Grilled Cheese Social's TikTok video. What makes this simple pasta dish stand out is how easy it is to prep. Just toss the tomatoes in a bit of olive oil and red pepper flakes, place a block of feta cheese in the middle, then add some garlic and basil. Let the tomatoes blister and the feta cheese melt to make this creamy, mouthwatering dish. Go to Recipe

Baked Salad

If you're a salad lover, baked salad is right up your alley. The invention by Justine Snacks is just like it sounds: Veggies like kale and cabbage are baked and tossed with a warm, homemade dressing and something to give it some crunch, like quinoa. When you make your own, consider adding any of these roasted veggies to your mixture. Go to Recipe

Cheese-Wrapped Pickles

Cheese-wrapped pickles are the perfect late night snack for pickle lovers. Plus, they only take a few minutes to make: Heat up a slice of cheese in a frying pan until it gets melty, place a dill pickle spear in the center, and wrap the cheese around the pickle. Voila! A hot, cheesy and quick snack with a little tang. This might be one of our new favorite ways to eat pickles. Go to Recipe

Twisted Bacon

Think you've already found the crispest bacon recipe yet? Think again! While there are many ways to cook bacon, ultra-crispy twisted bacon is one of our favorites. It's the perfect on-the-go snack, or way to make bacon seem a little bit more elegant at your next brunch get-together. Go to Recipe

Kool-Aid Pickles

"Koolickles," or Kool-Aid pickles, change the pickle-eating game. Kool-Aid powder transforms tangy dill pickles (either spears or chips) into a sweet and sour treat that's absolutely crave-worthy. It'll be hard to eat just one. Go to Recipe

Oreo Sushi

If Oreo sushi is the wrong way to eat an Oreo, we don't want to be right. This sweet treat mimics rolled ice cream and only uses two ingredients. Dunk into a "soy sauce" (chocolate sauce or milk) before taking a bite. Go to Recipe

Sugo

Did you know "sugo" is the word for sauce in Italian? This sugo recipe is sure to make your pasta extra flavorful—especially if you doctor it up to your liking with fresh basil, quality olive oil and the perfect amount of red pepper flakes. Pair it with homemade pasta for a fully from-scratch dish. Go to Recipe

Healthy Coke

We're not convinced this drink dubbed "healthy Coke" actually tastes like Coke, but it sure looks like it. Check out these recipes with Coca-Cola if you have actual soda that needs using up. Go to Recipe

Garden Focaccia

This viral TikTok trend was another born during the early days of the pandemic when everyone was trying out new all-day baking projects to pass the time. Beautiful breads, like this garden focaccia from Diane Morrisey, were taking over For You Pages everywhere during the spring of 2020. Not only are their designs inspiring, but they're made of edible ingredients, so nothing goes to waste. Go to Recipe

Corn Ribs

Hearing the name corn ribs may make you raise your eyebrows at first, but we promise you that they're to die for. To make corn into "ribs,"cut each ear into four pieces—that's what gives them their rib shape. Then, you can serve them the traditional way, with a smoky elote-inspired sauce, or on their own. Go to Recipe

Matcha Martini

If you love matcha, you're sure to love matcha martinis. Typically made with prepared matcha, vodka, white chocolate liqueur and simple syrup, the drink has a striking color and a sweet taste that's sure to get you hooked—especially if you need a little boost of caffeine for the evening. Go to Recipe

Crispy Rice Sushi Waffles

Crispy rice sushi waffles use leftover sushi rice and turn it into crispy "waffles" topped with spicy salmon avocado and other sushi-esque toppings. If you crave sushi or a poke bowl every now and then, this recipe is for you. Go to Recipe

Bacon-Wrapped Pickles

Here's another bacon-wrapped recipe to add to your recipe book. Bacon-wrapped pickles will be a sure-fire hit at your next party or get-together. And thankfully, TikTokers have not only created a recipe for your smoker, but for your air fryer, too. Go to Recipe

Ramen Lasagna

Give pasta night a new twist and replace those lasagna noodles with a handful of ramen. The kids will love this one, and you'll love how easy it is to put together. Next, think outside the packet with this ramen slider recipe. Go to Recipe

Hot Cocoa Bombs

Hot cocoa bombs work similarly to bath bombs: Just pour hot water (or milk) over the hot cocoa bomb to make it melt. Most hot cocoa bombs release all sorts of goodies once melted, like mini marshmallows and sprinkles. They're a perfect addition to a hot chocolate board. Go to Recipe

Mac and Cheese

Sure, it may look like your usual Kraft Mac and Cheese, but this viral mac and cheese hack has changed the way we prep our mac and cheese forever. The key step? No straining. Add all your fix-ins directly with the noodles as they cook to give it an extra-creamy consistency. Go to Recipe

Adult Capri Suns

These super-sized adult Capri Sun drinks are about to be your drink of the summer. Using a bag of frozen fruit and a splash of summery wine, this summer cocktail couldn't be any easier to make. Don't forget to poke a hole through the bag for some extra nostalgia. Try out these Capri Sun popsicles next. Go to Recipe

Taco Pickles

Taco seasoning and a jar of dill pickles are a match made in heaven, and you'll see why if you make this recipe yourself. Taco pickles are a great afternoon snack or spicy side for your sandwich lunch. Go to Recipe

Chicken Tacos

Cheap, easy and oh-so-delicious, this chicken taco recipe was made for the college student in your life (or any beginner chef, for that matter). These tacos only need one pan and a handful of ingredients to make. You prep and assemble everything in the same pan that you cooked the meat in—which is why the shell gets crunchy and delicious. Go to Recipe

Vegan Bacon

If you follow a vegan diet, you know it's hard to find the right meat substitute for bacon. It's difficult to get that crunchy texture and smoky flavor. That's where vegan bacon steps in to satisfy any bacon hankerings. The surprise ingredient, you ask? Carrots! Go to Recipe

Malibu Pineapples

Boozy pineapples? Count us in. Soak a jar of pineapples in Malibu rum overnight for a tropical snack that will take you straight to the tropics. Enjoy the Malibu pineapples as is, coated in toasted coconut or in a rum cocktail. Go to Recipe

Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Move over, skillet cookies. There's a new cookie in town (and it takes less than half the time and effort). This giant air-fryer cookie recipe takes a mere 10 minutes to achieve that crispy, gooey texture you get from most skillet cookie recipes. Plop a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top when you're ready to serve. Go to Recipe

Pesto Eggs

Out of all the easy TikTok recipes and hacks on this list, this one is the simplest. All you need to do to make these famous pesto eggs is swap your go-to cooking oil for a little bit of pesto while you're frying them up in your skillet. This trick works for scrambled, sunny-side up or any of the ways to cook eggs you prefer. Serve over smashed avocado toast to make it a full meal. Go to Recipe

Creamy Lemonade

Pour yourself a tall glass whipped lemonade to beat the heat. This stuff is a level up from what you get at the lemonade stand. Whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk give it that frothy, mouthwatering taste and texture. Go to Recipe

3-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo

You'll never make fettuccine Alfredo any other way after you try this simple Alfredo recipe that uses salted butter and Parmigiano Reggiano. Simply toss the fettuccine in this 2-ingredient sauce for a restaurant-worthy dish. Go to Recipe

Flamin' Hot Cheeto Salad

Salad is a term I'll use loosely here, but nonetheless, this Flamin' Hot Cheeto salad has gotten rave reviews online. Made up of hot Cheetos, cilantro, cucumber, hot sauce and lemon juice, this salad is for those who like a little kick. And since it's so simple, there's plenty of room to customize with other toppings and mix-ins. Go to Recipe

Smoked Cream Cheese

Fire up the grill for a show-stopping cheesy appetizer that'll please the whole family. Smoked cream cheese—coated in pecans and a BBQ rub—practically melts in your mouth after it's done cooking in your smoker. Haul out the Ritz crackers and dive right in. Go to Recipe

Cowboy Butter

Once you make cowboy butter, you'll want to pair it with everything (it goes particularly well with steak). In addition to butter, the recipe calls for lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard and plenty of spices like chile flakes, paprika, parsley and chives. Go to Recipe

White Claw Slushies

Raise a toast to this chilly, refreshing cocktail. This adults-only White Claw slushie is basically begging to be at your next pool party or outdoor barbecue. Put a pack of black cherry White Claws to good use by blending up this recipe—or, swap in any of your favorite White Claw flavors. Go to Recipe

Air-Fryer Oreos

This is a hack that you wish you would've run into sooner. Create this state fair food right in your own kitchen with a TikTok air-fryer Oreos recipe. Since they use an air fryer, they're a bit on the healthier side than the deep-fried ones you find at your local fair. Go to Recipe

Breakfast Sandwich

Make your mornings even breezier with this TikTok breakfast sandwich. The trick here is to pour two whisked eggs onto your skillet, then dip two slices of bread into that mixture. Once cooked, flip them over and onto each other to make your sammy. We recommend adding a few slices of bacon and some melted cheese. Easy-peasy! Go to Recipe

Whipped Brown Butter

Browned butter is something that gives your blondies and chocolate chip cookies a little extra depth of flavor. But when you make whipped browned butter, you get that extra flavor and an irresistible texture. Spread it on crostini, toast and anything that's made better with butter. If you're feeling adventurous, try whipping one of these homemade butter recipes. Go to Recipe

Ranch Pickles

Ranch lovers, rejoice! We've got a new concoction you have to try for yourself: ranch pickles. This snack is seriously addicting. If you've got some leftover ranch seasoning, use it up with one of these recipes that start with a packet of ranch dressing mix. Go to Recipe

Watermelon Pizza

Take a bite into summery flavor with this watermelon pizza recipe. Chamoy (a pickled fruit sauce) is the "tomato sauce," and lemon slices and tajin seasoning make for some tasty "pizza toppings." Cut into slices for the full pizza dining experience. If you love this recipe, give this fruit pizza with mandarin oranges, blueberries and strawberries a try. Go to Recipe

Negroni Sbagliato

This drink became popular when an interview with actors from HBO's House of the Dragon were asked about their favorite cocktails. Afterward, everyone wanted to try the negroni sbagliato for themselves. It's even better with prosecco in it (IYKYK). Stunning! Go to Recipe

Pickled Garlic

Pickled garlic is your new go-to if you don't have any kimchi at home. TikTok creator @Lalaleluu made this recipe after she moved away from her Korean neighbor who frequently gave her a supply of homemade kimchi. She swears this is the next best thing. Go to Recipe

Oreo Mug Cake

Oh, mug cakes—we love you. The convenience, the simplicity, the ooey-gooey middle. With this Oreo mug cake recipe it takes just a minute to turn a handful of crushed Oreos and a splash of milk into a decadent treat. Go to Recipe

Frozen Grapes

Here's a riff on the fan-favorite cotton candy grapes. Using your favorite powdered Jell-O mix and a bag of green grapes, you can make this snackable sweet. And if you're a WW member, this guy can be a 0-point treat if you use sugar-free Jell-O mix. For another delicious TikTok grapes recipe, try out air-fryer grapes. Go to Recipe

Crunchy Bread

Crunchy bread...the best thing since sliced bread. Just pick up a loaf of classic white bread (or experiment with sourdough, wheat or pumpernickel), douse in whisked egg and fry on your stovetop. Perfect for French toast or monkey bread! Go to Recipe

"Snickles"

TikTokers swear that you shouldn't knock this recipe until you try it. "Snickles" are exactly what they sound like. Slice a big dill pickle down the middle and place a candy bar inside for a tangy, yet sweet, snack. Go to Recipe

Turkey-Shaped Sourdough Bread

Here's a festive turkey-shaped bread perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner. You can easily customize this recipe for other holidays and celebrations as well. Shape the bread as a pumpkin for fall or a wreath for Christmas. Go to Recipe

Vodka Butter

Who would have thought to put vodka and butter together? The inventive condiment is a fun twist on regular butter for spreading on crostini, baguette or even a butter board. We recommend pairing a swipe of vodka butter on a slice of rye bread with pickles or capers. Go to Recipe

Fondant Potatoes

Also known as melting potatoes, fondant potatoes simply melt in your mouth. Cut then into 1-inch slices, sear and then bake for about 30 minutes to get a potato that has a crunch on the outside and a tender, flavorful inside. Go to Recipe

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cakes

Looking for a healthy alternative to your favorite candy bar? Grab rice cakes, peanut butter, bananas and melted chocolate for a healthier (and bigger!) take on Reese's peanut butter cups. Once your peanut butter cup rice cakes are gone, here are more peanut butter and chocolate desserts to sate that sweet tooth. Go to Recipe

Air-Fryer Bagel Chips

Instead of slicing a bagel like usual, cut it vertically into little bites to make air-fryer bagel chips. Spritz each one with cooking spray, season with a little salt, air-fry and that's it! TikToker Gigi Madanipour suggests serving them with a sour cream and yogurt dip made with Everything But the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe's. Yum! Go to Recipe

Green Goddess Salad

Yes, green goddess salad dressing has been around for quite some time, but creator Baked by Melissa made her own take that went viral—and for good reason. The key is chopping up the veggies small enough that you can eat it like a dip. Scoop it up with tortilla chips. Enjoy the salad with this green goddess dip. Go to Recipe

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

Another food trend you'll spot on TikTok is cooking pasta in liquids other than water. It can make the noodles more flavorful and saves you a dirty dish to clean! This one-pot French onion pasta recipe cooks the noodles in the same pot as the caramelized onions, in a combination of stock and water so all of the flavors meld together nicely. Go to Recipe

Pizza Soup

TikTok's @brunchwithbabs makes your favorite comfort food in soup form. Many of the same pizza toppings you'd put on a homemade pizza are ingredients in this pizza soup, such as pizza sauce, Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese and more. This is just one of the pizza-inspired recipes we love. Go to Recipe

Air-Fryer Pizza Sticks

Although string cheese is already great on its own, level it up by turning it into air-fryer pizza sticks. Roll halved tortillas around string cheese, sprinkle with Trader Joe's pizza seasoning, and air-fry until crispy and golden. Go to Recipe

Meringue Animals

Who needs marshmallows when you can have cutesy animal-shaped meringues in your hot cocoa? TikToker Amy's Kitchen creates little piggies to float in a drink, along with dinosaurs, dogs and whatever else her followers request. Follow our meringue tips to make your own and use food coloring to create your critters. Go to Recipe

Crispy Potatoes

This tasty TikTok potato recipe relies on a little bit of food science, a few pinches of salt and a couple of Yukon Gold potatoes to get an ultra-crispy texture. Season with Old Bay, paprika, black pepper, Maldon salt and a few sprigs of rosemary for the perfect potato side for garlic-butter steak or a bowl of soup. Go to Recipe

Pancake Spaghetti

You've heard of pancake cereal—how about pancake spaghetti? Drizzle thin strips of batter from your favorite brand of pancake mix on a hot griddle and let them cook until you've got pancake spaghetti! Top with powdered sugar and maple syrup or your choice of jam and chopped fruit. Go to Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream

As if cinnamon rolls weren't delicious enough! Pour heavy whipping cream on store-bought cinnamon rolls before baking to make them even moister, since the cream is absorbed by the cinnamon roll dough. Try making cinnamon rolls with heavy cream next time you've got an impromptu brunch to host or attend. Go to Recipe

Creamy Ramen Noodles

Watery ramen is a thing of the past thanks to this ramen TikTok hack. Combine mayo and eggs to create a creamy sauce for this classic noodle dish. Our suggestion? Add sauteed veggies and a protein (like chicken or tofu) for additional flavor. Go to Recipe

Whiskey Pickles

Joining the lineup with ranch seasoning, taco seasoning and Kool-Aid is whiskey. The TikTok recipe uses Jameson and zesty dill pickles, but you could experiment with different types of whiskey and different kinds of pickles to make your own whiskey pickles overnight. Go to Recipe

Clear Potato Chips

Next time you boil a pot of potatoes for your favorite mashed potato recipe, save the potato water to make clear potato chips. While these definitely take a little extra work, this science experiment of a recipe will be worth the impressed looks on your friends' faces. It may be one of the most unique potato recipes you'll try. Go to Recipe

Prosecco Vodka Grapes

You've heard of soaking gummy bears in champagne or vodka, but have you heard of soaking grapes in the same? These prosecco vodka grapes soak overnight in a mixture of the two. Once you roll them in sugar, you can eat them as garnishes or as a sweet treat. We could see these as a super fun bridal shower recipe. Go to Recipe

Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups

Next time you make tomato soup, serve these grilled cheese roll-ups instead of a regular grilled cheese sandwich. Flatten out a piece of bread, load it up with cheese and roll it up, sealing the edge with melted butter. Toast it in a skillet and voila! Go to Recipe

3-Ingredient Ice Cream

Sometimes an ice cream hankering hits faster than you can get to the store. If you've got sweetened condensed milk, cream and some sort of flavor add-in at home, then you can make this 3-ingredient ice cream recipe when the moment strikes. Mix in whatever you're craving—from traditional vanilla to chocolate caramel cheesecake—to make your customizable ice cream. Go to Recipe

Crunchy Croissant

If you're ever lucky enough to have leftover croissants, this croissant recipe flattens and caramelizes them, making them crunchy and perfect for an ice cream sandwich. Just make sure you're using day-old croissants—you don't want to waste a crackly, layered fresh pastry by flattening it! If you still have some left over when you're done, put the rest of the pastries to use in these recipes using croissants. Go to Recipe

Parmesan-Crusted Carrots

These Parmesan-crusted carrots will quickly become your new go-to carrot recipe. Make them with the recommended honey mustard dip and, all of a sudden, carrots will be your favorite vegetable. Go to Recipe

Miso Pasta

If you're a fan of miso in dishes like miso soup and miso ramen, you'll love miso pasta. The miso-butter sauce brings an unexpected level of umami to pasta. Top it with roasted seaweed or sesame seeds. Go to Recipe

Apple Cider Mimosas

It's the brunch mainstay drink with a fall twist. Swap the OJ for apple cider to make this fall-inspired cocktail. Not a fan of champagne? Spike it with flavored vodka, like apple or salted caramel, to make this apple cider mimosa your own. Go to Recipe

Marry Me Chicken

This recipe is delicious enough that it'd be worth marrying the cook for! Make this "marry me" chicken recipe if you're looking to snag a last-minute Valentine, or simply to impress your honey with a mouthwatering meal. Go to Recipe

Pizza French Toast

Put extra hot dog buns or long rolls to use by making pizza french toast. Cut the buns into slices and put pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni between two. Coat the mini sandwiches in the egg mixture like you would for regular French toast, pan fry and serve with pizza sauce. Talk about a savory breakfast! Go to Recipe

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What is ‘Sprite iced tea’?

You steep tea bags in Sprite to create a carbonated sweet tea. If you’re a fan of sweet tea, especially in hot weather, this thirst-quencher is worth trying.

The TikTok video that started the trend was posted on July 17 and now has 17 million views. And unlike some viral videos that demand fancy ingredients or a complicated process, this recipe is ridiculously simple to make.

@hishamraustv REFRESHING GILER ! – Sprite Lemon Tea #fyp #tiktokfood #lemontea ♬ original sound – Hisham Raus

How to Make Sprite Iced Tea

Ingredients

• Sprite: Use a 20-ounce bottle for a single serving.
• Tea bags: There are all kinds of tea bags, all brands, all flavors. Lipton is the big dog, of course, but I’ve seen TikTok creators using fancy brands and flavored teas. Lipton even has a cold brew-specific tea. I tested a variety of teas, and they all eventually work. I did discover that the bags meant for hot tea took longer to steep and impart their flavor.
• Lemon: Have a lemon on hand for serving, along with some ice.

Directions

Pour a little Sprite out of the bottle before you add the tea bags so there’s room for the concoction to fizz and fuss. Then, add two tea bags. The Sprite bottle neck is slim, but if you’re patient, you can find a way to roll the tea bags and slide them in. Honestly, if not, make the drink in an open glass, I did this in one of my experiments, and it seemed to work fine.

Cap the bottle, and gently turn it upside down a few times to make sure the tea bags get covered in Sprite.

Now, you wait. The tea will infuse into the Sprite and it will turn the color of tea. Many of the TikTokkers I watched showed this happening within 10 minutes or so. That happened when I used the tea bags meant for cold brew, but when I used the tea bags meant for hot tea, I had to wait 30 minutes.

When the Sprite iced tea is brewed to your liking, carefully twist off the bottle cap. (If you didn’t pour out enough Sprite when you started, it may overflow.) Squeeze some fresh lemon juice into a glass with ice and pour in the Sprite-tea mix. Toss in a lemon slice, or hook one on the edge of the cup for a stylish selfie. Cheers!

What does Sprite iced tea taste like?

Sprite iced tea is excellent!

I’m not a huge fan of regular Sprite, which I find sweet and not especially flavorful. But the tea mellowed the sweetness of the Sprite and delivered a pleasant, tangy flavor that blended well with the soda’s carbonation. I kept going back and pouring more! It’s a delightful twist on regular iced tea.

I also think squeezing the lemon into the glass helped, as there was a nice freshness from the lemon juice.

The drink reminded me of the classic Arnold Palmer, the half-lemonade, half-iced tea beverage made famous by the iconic golfer. (There are even Arnold Palmer cupcakes!) I prefer the Sprite iced tea to an Arnold Palmer the fizz of the Sprite is a fun addition.

Summer may be about over, but we drink soft drinks all year, so I see no reason Sprite iced tea can’t stay around during colder months. Get the par-tea started!

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This quick and easy air-fryer recipe is about to change your breakfast game!

What is cottage cheese cinnamon toast?

This breakfast turns the classic cinnamon toast on its head. It’s the ideal sweet way to start your day when you aren’t in the mood for eggs or sausage, but still want a hearty dose of protein. The secret is blending the lumpy cottage cheese until it’s velvety smooth!

How to Make Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Step 1: Choose your bread

This cinnamon toast can be made with any bread you prefer. Feel free to use a hearty multi-grain loaf or even a traditional sandwich bread. Challah or brioche also work deliciously for a more elegant twist. If your choice of bread is on the softer side, lightly toast it before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Blend the cottage cheese

In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, and set aside.

Using a small food processor or immersion blender, combine the cottage cheese, vanilla extract and half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Blend until smooth.

Step 3: Top your toast

Spread the blended cottage cheese mixture over the bread slices in an even layer all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Be generous, this layer ends up becoming a very thin crust on top when the toast cooks.

Step 4: Air-fry to finish

Heat the air fryer to 400°F and place the toasts in the basket. Heat until the topping just starts to bubble and lightly brown, about 5 minutes.

Here’s What I Thought

When I took the first bite of cottage cheese cinnamon toast, I immediately thought it tasted like an indulgent dessert. In fact, the blended cottage cheese along with the sweet cinnamon-sugar reminded me of cheesecake. Yet, it didn’t feel heavy at all. In fact, it was so light and airy! I will definitely put this recipe in rotation for breakfast moving forward.

I discovered a few tips along the way to troubleshoot any hurdles. It can be challenging to blend small volumes in a blender or food processor. If you’re making just one serving, use a small food processor or an immersion blender to get the cottage cheese smooth. However, if you plan to enjoy this for breakfast all week, meal prep a larger batch of the blended cottage cheese topping and keep it in the refrigerator to use morning after morning.

I also suggest keeping a close eye on the toasts as they cook in the air fryer. Mine were close to burning on the bottom after 5 minutes at 400°, so I lowered it to 390° for the next test. It’s a good idea to know the in’s and out’s of your particular air fryer and adjust the temperature or cook time accordingly.

Last tip: If you have any leftover blended cottage cheese after making the toast, it makes an excellent fruit dip. Don’t let any of this protein-packed deliciousness go to waste!

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Best Lasagna

Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois

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Cherry Cheese BlintzesThese elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them a delightful flavor. I sometimes substitute other fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries or peaches. —Jessica Vantrease, Anderson, Alaska

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Mexican Egg CasseroleTomatoes and green chiles give color and zip to this extra-cheesy egg bake. It's a favorite for breakfast or brunch but it can be enjoyed for lunch or supper, too. —Mary Steiner, West Bend, Wisconsin

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Makeover Traditional CheesecakeThough softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make any special event more festive. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Ham & Gruyere Mini QuichesWhen you make this in muffin cups, each person gets a quiche. I have also doubled the recipe and used jumbo muffin cups; bake about 10 minutes longer. —Gena Stout, Ravenden, Arkansas

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Blintz PancakesBlending sour cream and cottage cheese, ingredients traditionally associated with blintzes, into the batter of these pancakes gives them old-fashioned flavor. Top these family favorites with berry syrup to turn an ordinary morning into an extraordinary day.—Dianna Digoy, San Diego, California. Learn how to make cottage cheese biscuits.

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Spinach TurnoversThe flaky cream cheese pastry adds sensational texture to these hot appetizers—and just wait until you taste the wonderful filling. I usually fix a double batch and freeze some to have on hand in case unexpected guests drop by. — Jean von Bereghy, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Chocolate Swirled CheesecakeThis cheesecakes looks and tastes indulgent, but it's a lightened up version you can feel good about serving your family. —Kathy Shan, Toledo, Ohio

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Green Chili Egg PuffGreen chilies add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and people always love the gooey Montery Jack cheese melted throughout. —Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

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Makeover Traditional LasagnaI’ve never been quick to pass along my special recipes, but this one is so good that it’s become our family’s Christmas Eve tradition! —Michelle Behan, Littleton, Colorado

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Cheesy Egg PuffsMy father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. —Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas

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Spinach ‘n’ Broccoli EnchiladasI like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It's quick, easy, filled with fresh flavor and definitely satisfying! —Lesley Tragesser, Charleston, Missouri

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Cheese-Stuffed ShellsWhen I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got the recipe and made a few changes to it in my own kitchen. I'm happy to share it with you. —Lori Mecca, Grants Pass, Oregon

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Canadian Bacon Onion QuicheFor more than 20 years, we sold our homegrown specialty onions at the farmers market. I handed out this favorite recipe for a classic quiche to all our customers. —Janice Redford, Cambridge, Wisconsin

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ButterhornsThis recipe is an unusual but delicious way to use cottage cheese. Friends of ours make these every year for a party that follows our fall cattle drive. They are so delicious they're always the first food to disappear.

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No-Fuss LasagnaI like this recipe because it can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving, so it's a great way to avoid that last-minute rush when attending a potluck. Using packaged spaghetti sauce and noodles that are not pre-boiled makes preparation especially quick. —Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

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Sausage ManicottiThis familiar Italian-style entree comes together in a snap. It's a comforting dish that says "home" to my family and is easy to freeze and have on hand. —Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, Minnesota

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Amish Breakfast CasseroleWe've enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana

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Garden Veggie Egg BakeLooking for a healthy day-starter? Children will actually enjoy eating their veggies when they’re baked into this cheesy, nutrition-packed egg dish. —JoAnne Wilson, Roselle Park, New Jersey

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Cheesy Beef CasseroleThis hearty casserole tastes like lasagna and makes a satisfying meal when served with a green salad and crusty garlic bread. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin

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Brunch Cinnamon RollsA biscuit-textured cinnamon bun with the ease of food processor preparation. This family friendly breakfast bun is glazed with maple and vanilla flavors to accent the cinnamon and nuts.—Rita Vogel, Malcom, Iowa

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Bulgur Turkey ManicottiThe addition of wholesome bulgur gives extra nutrition to this Italian entree. It's so zesty and flavorful, your family will never realize it's good for them. —Mary Gunderson, Conrad, Iowa

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Spinach Pie ParmaFor a hearty pie with a lovely Italian flavor, try this recipe. Spinach has never tasted so good! —Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

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Pancake LasagnaTake this dish along to your next potluck supper, and don't be surprised when there isn't a morsel left over—it's that good! It's also a unique way to serve lasagna. —Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri

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Beef Enchilada Lasagna Casserole“Whenever I make this cheesy layered casserole, my guests rave about it and ask for the recipe. I serve it with French bread or toasted garlic bread.” —Charlene Griffin, Minocqua, Wisconsin

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Gluten-Free Breakfast BlintzesThese cheese-filled, berry-topped blintzes taste just as mouthwatering and special as they look. —Laura Fall-Sutton, Buhl, Idaho

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Italian Stuffed ShellsA dear friend first brought over this stuffed shells recipe. Now I take it to other friends' homes and to potlucks, because it's always a big hit! —Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri

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Creamy Seafood EnchiladasShrimp and crab plus a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas. I made them for an annual fundraiser, and now they’re always in demand. Spice up the recipe to your taste by adding more green chiles and salsa. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska

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Four-Cheese LasagnaCheese really stars in this lighter lasagna, which I created a few years ago. It can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. I sometimes make up a couple batches and freeze them in case company drops by. —Janet Myers, Napanee, Ontario

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Florentine Spaghetti BakeThis plate-filling sausage dish appeals to most every appetite, from basic meat-and-potatoes fans to gourmets. My daughter, a Montana wheat rancher's wife, says she serves it often to satisfy her hardworking family. —Lorraine Martin, Lincoln, California

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Slow-Cooker Cheesy White LasagnaHere’s my best version of my favorite food—lasagna! The recipe is a winner, so it’s worth the extra prep. You’ll have plenty of time to plan side dishes while the main dish is cooking. —Suzanne Smith, Bluffton, Indiana

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Egg and Broccoli CasseroleFor years, I've prepared this filling egg casserole—which is delicious for brunch—in my slow cooker. It's an unusual recipe for a slow cooker, but folks always welcome it and go back for seconds wherever I serve it. —Janet Sliter, Kennewick, Washington

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Chiles Rellenos SouffleAfter we spent the night at our friends’ house in Arizona, we awoke to the tantalizing aroma of an egg soufflé. It brings back wonderful memories. —Pat Coyne, Las Vegas, Nevada

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That’s why we’re obsessed with this recipe that adds apple cider to a beloved dessert. That’s right, apple cider doesn’t just have to be enjoyed as a drink. There are plenty of apple cider recipes that have the tart, spiced flavor of fall in every bite. Including apple cider cheesecake cookies!

What are apple cider cheesecake cookies?

These apple cider-flavored cookies combine two of our favorite desserts: cheesecake and cookies. According to recipe developer Ginny Dyer, the cookies taste exactly like apple cider doughnuts with a cheesecake filling. Yum! Total dream dessert enjoyed preferably while watching Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween or a Nora Ephron rom-com.

How to Make Apple Cider Cheesecake Cookies

This viral recipe was shared by @inbloombakery on TikTok. The original post for “super chewy apple cider spiced cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake” has 775,000 likes and counting. In other words, the internet can’t get enough!

The recipe echoes another In Bloom Bakery classic, pumpkin cheesecake cookies. And since we’re obsessed with those, too, we definitely aren’t complaining.

@inbloombakery APPLE CIDER CHEESECAKE COOKIES🍎✨ Super chewy apple cider spiced cookies stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling, brushed with butter & sprinkled with spiced sugar. The key to lots of apple cider flavor without adding too much moisture to the cookies is reducing the apple cider A LOT. Like you’re going to almost make a hard candy with it, you can see how hard and sticky it gets, but this will allow the cookies to stay super chewy while adding a strong apple flavor! And we’re stuffing them with cream cheese for good measure, but if you’d rather, you can leave the cheesecake part out ❤️ #applecidercookie #applecider #cheesecakecookies #applecookies #fallbaking #fallcookies ♬ Moonlight Serenade – Glenn Miller

Ingredients

Cheesecake filling:

• 6 ounces cream cheese, cold
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Cookies:

• 2 cups apple cider
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks, room temperature
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Spiced sugar:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of allspice
• 1-2 tablespoon salted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1: Simmer the apple cider

Start off by creating an apple cider reduction, which Ginny says is the most important step. In medium saucepan over low to medium heat, simmer 2 cups of apple cider for 25 to 38 minutes. It’s an odd range, but the exact time depends on the heat. You’ll know the reduction is almost done once the consistency noticeably becomes more bubbly. Stir consistently to make sure it’s not overdone. The final result will be 2 tablespoons of a viscous, honey-like texture.

Step 2: Prep the cheesecake filling

Throw cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla in a small bowl and cream with a hand mixer on medium to high speed for 2 minutes. The cheesecake filling should have a pillowy consistency and the sugar should be fully dissolved.

In increments of 2 teaspoons, line up 16 cheesecake filling scoops onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then, pop those cheesecake dollops into your freezer. Ginny advises to wait until they’re frozen and firm so the filling won’t leak out from the cookies as they’re baking.

Step 3: Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets

Preheat your oven to 350°F. (Fun fact, there’s a scientific reason why most recipes call for preheating the oven to 350°). Then, prep two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.

Step 4: Create a flour mixture

Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a medium bowl and whisk it all together—the right way! Put the mixture aside.

Step 5: Cream butter and sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until the result is light and fluffy.

Step 6: Add in the rest of the cookie ingredients

Add the egg yolks, vanilla and apple cider reduction to the rest of the wet ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes.

Ginny’s Tip: The apple cider reduction will be extra sticky after it’s cool, so get ready to scrape it from a spoon!

Step 7: Combine wet and dry ingredients

Add the dry ingredients. Fully mix the ingredients all together on low speed. Use plastic wrap to cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes. Ginny says this makes the dough easier to work with. Don’t skip chilling the dough!

Step 8: Place the cookie dough on baking sheets

After the cookie dough has chilled, scoop 16 1-1/2 tablespoon portions of dough. Use three fingers to slightly flatten each dough portion. Grab a dollop of the cheesecake filling and place in the center of the flattened dough. Then, wrap the dough around the cheesecake filling until it’s fully concealed by the dough. Repeat for the rest of the cookies.

Take the prepared cookie dough balls and place them evenly on a baking sheet. Then, pop 6 cookies in the oven at a time. They take 11 to 12 minutes to bake, and Ginny recommends 11-1/2 minutes as the ideal baking sweet spot. Let each batch cool for 15 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to fully cool.

Step 9: Create the spiced sugar

Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice to a small bowl and mix together.

Wait for the cookies to fully cool before using a pastry brush—one of the must-have pastry tools for every home baker—to brush melted butter on the top of the cookies. Then sprinkle on the spiced sugar. Your apple cider cheesecake cookies are ready to serve!

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Chocolate Pecan Skillet CookieBake up the ultimate shareable cookie. For variety, swap the chocolate chips for an equal quantity of M&M's or chocolate chunks. Or go super fancy by mixing the chocolate chips and pecans into the dough, then gently folding in fresh raspberries. —James Schend, Dairy Freed

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Pumpkin Sage Beurre Noisette CookiesIn a world of pumpkin spice flavor, these fluffy cookies are my top choice. The infusion of fresh sage gives them a surprising savory note. You can use mashed sweet potatoes or yams instead of the pumpkin if you prefer. —Jill LeMasters, Ravenna, Ohio

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We love experimenting with different brownie flavors. While we’d never turn down a batch of fudgy chocolate brownies, fresh takes breathe new life into the classic recipe. Like these top-rated chocolate mint brownies or coconut Nutella brownies, our recipe for red velvet brownies is yet another way to take an everyday brownie recipe to the next level.

This recipe transforms red velvet cake into the perfect red velvet brownie recipe!

What Are Red Velvet Brownies Made With?

You’ll need a box of red velvet cake mix and five other basic ingredients. Top with our cream cheese frosting recipe (or store-bought frosting), and you have all of the classic tang and subtle cocoa flavor red velvet is known for.

Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

This recipe makes (1) 9×9-inch pan of brownies, approximately 9-12 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 box (432g) red velvet cake mix
• 10 tablespoons (140g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons (30g) buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 5 ounces (135g) dark chocolate chips, melted

Frosting:

• 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/3 cup (85g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2-1/2 cups (300g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1: Whisk together the wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla, buttermilk (you can make homemade buttermilk, if needed), melted butter and eggs. Beat with a whisk until well combined, then stir in the melted chocolate until evenly mixed.

Step 2: Stir in the dry ingredients

Next, add the cake mix and fold it into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. The batter will be thick and heavy.

Editor’s Tip: Take care not to overmix, as you don’t want to overwork the flour and develop the gluten too much. Nobody likes a tough and stodgy brownie.

Step 3: Rest the batter

Spread the batter evenly into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

For extra fudgy brownies with supreme red velvet flavor, let the batter rest, covered, in the fridge for up to 72 hours. Resting the batter improves the flavor and allows the flour to fully hydrate to yield a super decadent brownie.

Step 4: Prepare the frosting

While the brownie batter rests, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Then, slowly mix in the confectioners’ sugar until thoroughly combined. Finish with the salt and vanilla. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Step 5: Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Then bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes until the edges appear set. Remove and let cool.

Editor’s Tip: If you are Team Fudgy Brownies, try a trick from the 100-hour brownies. Immediately after removing the brownies from the oven, cover the pan tightly with foil. Transfer to the freezer and cool for 30 minutes. This trick locks in the steam and allows the moisture to condense and soak back into the brownies as they cool. The result? Ultra-dense and fudgy brownies of your dreams.

Step 6: Frost and serve

To serve, carefully remove the brownies from the pan and spread an even layer of the cream cheese frosting over top. Cut into squares. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Red Velvet Brownies

New to making brownies? Here are some of our best tips for making red velvet brownies with cake mix. Don’t miss these other mistakes people make when making brownies, too.

Should the brownies turn out fudgy or cakey?

This recipe results in super dense and fudgy red velvet brownies. If you prefer cake-like brownies with a lighter, loftier texture, skip resting the batter. You could also experiment with adding one additional egg to the batter.

What kind of icing should I put on red velvet brownies?

We prefer a classic cream cheese frosting. However, that’s far from the only option! Try the white chocolate frosting from this coconut cake recipe, the cream cheese filling from these red velvet whoopie pies or a dusting of powdered sugar.

How do I store red velvet brownies?

Unfrosted red velvet brownies may be stored, covered, at room temperature for 4 days. Red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting should be kept refrigerated due to the dairy in the frosting. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Don’t miss these other tips for storing baked goods like a pro.

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Is there any better way to watch all eight HP films than while snacking on Harry Potter recipes? We think not. It’s time to make your way to Platform 9-3/4 for this recipe, which transforms the flavor of butterbeer into some seriously magical cookies.

All aboard the Hogwarts Express!

What Are Butterbeer Cookies?

Exactly what they sound like: butterbeer-flavored cookies. If you haven’t tried butterbeer at Universal Studios or conjured it up at home with a butterbeer recipe, the frothy drink is essentially a butterscotch-flavored cream soda. Now, imagine butterbeer in the form of a cookie. Top with buttercream for a treat even sweeter than a pumpkin pastie!

How to Make Harry Potter-Inspired Butterbeer Cookies

This recipe for butterbeer cookies is from TikTok creator @chizobacu, aka Chizoba Uwakwe. In a video with over 450,000 views so far, Chizoba uses a recipe from In Bloom Bakery to whip up some butterbeer goodness worthy of a Great Hall feast. Here’s how to make Hogwarts magic in your kitchen, too.

@chizobacu 🍪 Wizarding World Butterbeer Cookies (Butterscotch cookies) 🍻 I love Butterbeer, so when I found this recipe by @In Bloom Bakery for Butterbeer cookies on Pinterest I had to try it out. These cookies & the Harry Potter Prequel Fantastic Beasts made for a perfect and cozy night in the wizarding world. For my non Harry Potter fans, this is basically like a Butterscotch cookie. ⚡️ This recipe was fun and easy to make. Here’s what you need to try it at home. For the Butterbeer Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed ¼ cup granulated white sugar 2 egg yolks, at room temperature 1 tbsp vanilla extract ¼ cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled ½ cup butterscotch chips For the buttercream ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ⅛ tsp salt ½ cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled 1 cup powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract I will link to the full recipe in my bio. #harrypotter #butterbeer #cookies #cozy #harrypottertiktok#cozy#recipealloween #fall #autumn #movienight #butterscotch #baking ♬ Harry Potter (El mundo mágico de Harry) – Film Symphony Orchestra

Ingredients

Cookies:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 egg yolks, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Buttercream:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients

First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F. (Did you know there’s a scientific reason why most recipes call for preheating the oven to 350°?)

Then, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a medium bowl. Promptly whisk together—the right way!—and move the mixture to the side.

Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients

Next, add the butter, brown sugar and white sugar to a large bowl. Use a stand mixer on high for 2-3 minutes until the butter and sugars are creamed together. From there, add the egg yolks, vanilla extract and melted butterscotch chips to the bowl before mixing on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Combine the wet and dry ingredients

Use your mixer on a low speed until the two are fully meshed. Then, take the unmelted butterscotch chips and stir them fully into the dough. The recipe recommends using a rubber spatula.

Step 4: Scoop dough onto a cookie sheet

For each cookie, drop 2 tablespoons of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Each of the cookies should be about 2 inches apart. Go ahead and pop into the oven and let them bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on a baking rack.

Step 5: Make the buttercream

Grab all of your buttercream ingredients and use a stand mixer to combine thoroughly in a large bowl.

Step 6: Frost the cookies

Once the cookies are cool, use a mini spatula to frost each one with buttercream. Have fun with by drizzling caramel and sprinkles on top, too. These cookies definitely earn a Hogwarts stamp of approval.

Enjoy while you stream the Harry Potter saga on Max!

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