Ever wonder what the owls eat up in the owlery at the castle? Here’s my take on “owl food”: delicious, homemade granola. Full of healthy oats and seeds, this snack will give you a great boost of energy (which will come in handy—you never know what things might come through in the mail). Excerpted from The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids by Alana Al-Hatlani.
Read MoreA true West Indian–style meal requires something to cool off the palate, according to actor and cookbook author Ayesha Curry. This salad, with its balance of creamy avocado and sweet ripe mango, accomplishes just that.
Read MorePersimmons come into season in the fall through early winter. They contain antioxidants - so very healthy for you. There are 2 varieties of persimmons and have many uses: breads, cakes, jars, jellies, and salads. I found the Fuya variety at Trader Joes and can be eaten like an apple. I love their color in the salad! This salad has a wonderful balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy and comes together in minutes!
Read MorePersimmons come into season in the fall through early winter. They contain antioxidants - so very healthy for you. There are 2 varieties of persimmons and have many uses. I found the Fuya variety at Trader Joes and can be eaten like an apple. Persimmons come into season in the fall through early winter. I found the Fuya variety at Trader Joes and can be eaten like an apple. I love their color in the salad - a little more muted in this risotto - but very tasty nonetheless.
Read MoreMy brunch arsenal, the dishes I’ve made enough times that they no longer cause any furrowed brows — a core entertaining principle here at House Smitten Kitchen (sigil: cast-iron skillet) — is as follows: bacon (always roasted in the oven. I’d add to its list of charms: vegetarian, gluten/grain-free, as good for a weeknight dinner as it is a weekend brunch dish! Recipe provided by Smitten Kitchen.
Read MoreThis recipe is surprisingly easy but results in realistic chocolate frog candies. Feel free to enchant your frogs after you’re done making them, but be careful! Don’t let them escape out of the train window.
Read MoreYes, mix up this true crime cocktail while reading the story of convicted murderer Jodi Arias! Discover why Jodi was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Read MoreWho said you can't have dessert for breakfast? With a rainbow sprinkle topping, this baked Chocolate Cake Doughnut recipe looks as amazing as it tastes. Life is short, so eat dessert first (even for breakfast!).
Read MoreA wonderful orange martini made with a combination of vodka and orange flavors.
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