You know it and you love it — the beloved Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is easy to recreate at home. This copycat recipe shows you how to make flavorful Mexican-style pizzas using simple ingredients like tortillas, refried beans, seasoned ground beef, salsa, and cheese. If you’ve been a fan of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, … Read more

This garlic‑herb pork crown roast is brined, rubbed with a garlicky herb paste, and oven‑roasted until tender. The cavity is traditionally filled with wild rice and roasted chestnuts and cranberries for a festive centerpiece. A crown roast of pork makes a stunning presentation for holidays or special dinners. Many recipes call for stuffing the center, … Read more

Thank you to our first round of official Steamy Kitchen recipe testers for trying these French Onion Steak Sandwiches. Today we’re giving away a $50 dinner party gift card and a signed copy of Kelly Senyei’s The Secret Ingredient Cookbook. Get ready for summer with this rich, flavorful sandwich. With the Summer Solstice approaching, these … Read more

Classic deviled eggs are a timeless appetizer or side dish—simple to make, low in carbs, and ready in under 20 minutes. This straightforward version uses just a few pantry staples, so it’s perfect for last-minute gatherings or everyday snacking. Serve them chilled, at room temperature, or warmed—whichever you prefer. There are countless ways to dress … Read more

What’s a clafoutis? (klah-FOO-tee) A clafoutis is a French skillet-style crepe, traditionally baked with pitted cherries. It can also be made with other fruits that don’t release too much juice during baking. This sourdough-kefir fruit clafoutis was born from a desire to use up sourdough starter and make the dish a bit lighter by adding … Read more

Updated September 21, 2019 (Originally posted October 30, 2016) If you love detailed, colorful Halloween desserts but prefer to avoid heavy food coloring, these black sesame eyeball cupcakes are a great compromise. I used a touch of gel color only for the white chocolate eyeballs, while the cupcakes and frosting get their dramatic, moody hue … Read more

Loaded with simply seasoned lean ground meat, crisp veggies, and creamy black beans, this healthy Taco Salad is a refreshing alternative to the cheese- and sour-cream–laden fried tortilla bowls often labeled “salads” at chain restaurants. Salads are only as healthy as what you put in them. While taco salads sometimes get a bad reputation, this … Read more

There’s nothing more magical at Christmas than candlelight. Enjoy a classic candlelit tour of a Southern home beautifully decorated for the holidays. Welcome! Christmas is just a few days away, and the house is glowing with candlelight, twinkle lights, and the warm fire in the hearth. AnnMarie and I are finishing 2019 by sharing candlelight … Read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These easy New Year’s cocktails are simple yet elegant winter drinks ideal for a New Year’s Eve gathering. Pick a favorite from the list below and prepare individual servings, batch a few at a time, or mix a large pitcher … Read more

I prefer mayonnaise to Miracle Whip and deli spicy mustard to yellow mustard, but my latest discovery for sandwich spreads may be the most surprising: Marmite. While Marmite is a familiar staple for many in the UK, it remains relatively unknown to many Americans—especially as a sandwich spread. After trying it, I doubt I’ll go … Read more