RECIPES

Looking to add some zip to your cooking? It may be easier than you think.

Safe to say, if the weather’s nice, people in just about every neighborhood across the D and likely around the country will be firing up the grill this weekend.

What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”

There's no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than having your friends and family over for Mother's Day.

A trend that seems to be sweeping the internet the past few Easter seasons is naturally dyed eggs.

There’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Easter.

We’ve all been there: You’re trying to go to bed, but you can’t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

Today is National Tortilla Chip Day and to celebrate we shared some of our favorites on Live in the D.

This recipe from Bon Appetit had been calling my name.

Skip all the cleanup with this baked pasta recipe by putting the dried pasta right in the casserole dish, where it absorbs the sauce and tenderizes, lasagna-style.

You could always open a can of soup and heat it up on the stove, but these days, with multi-cookers like an Instant Pot, you can cook up something homemade and delicious in no time.

Simple bites, easy-to-scale cocktails and little sweets to mark the occasion.

Anyone hosting a holiday soiree in the next week or so, and you’re wondering what to offer in terms of a seasonally appropriate cocktail?

The pandemic certainly taught us how to get creative when it comes to celebrating holidays.

Michelle Oliver shares her family recipes for Apricot Cookies, Toffee Squares, and Russian Tea Cakes. Your family will love these tasty non-cut out Christmas cookies.

A mom is sharing her solution to help get dinner on the table faster.

On Thanksgiving, many will gather together to dig in to a delicious meal, but that usually includes dishes loaded with calories.

Make some room in there for all those Thanksgiving tasties.

Whether you're already panicked or feeling very on top of things, let our countdown help you make sure everything is in order for your Thanksgiving meal.

If you're worried about cooking the perfect Thanksgiving meal, Al Roker is offering some help.

There’s just something magical about the fall: The weather, the change in season, that feeling that Halloween is almost here, and for some, crunchy leaves, sweaters and bonfires.

Kila Peeples makes a dish that wowed her at a friend's wedding.

Michelle Oliver, Live in the D's resident foodie, kicks off International Recipe Week with a dish she fell in love with on her travels to Spain. See how it goes!

Martha Stewart shares her recipe for making savory buttermilk biscuits with fragrant, finely chopped herbs like chives, dill, and rosemary.

Getting dinner on the table at a reasonable hour can be a challenge, but those who have Instant Pots know that dinner can be done in 30 minutes or less with this trendy cooking machine.

With the sun shining and great weather already upon us, it may be time to make the trip to get some fresh veggies more convenient.

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.

With Memorial Day coming up, many people are planning to BBQ. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and maybe even steaks will be on the menu, but what about dessert? Well, I may just have the perfect sweet for the summer, Strawberry Pie.

In case you hadn’t gotten the memo, Thursday marks Cinco de Mayo, and it seems fitting to celebrate the “holiday” with a drink, doesn’t it?

Grilled cheeses are frequently thought of as kid food - but they can be so much more than that! They can be sophisticated, incorporate classic flavors, and can even be made into a dessert.

We’ve heard this all before from parents everywhere, “You have to eat your greens,” but which greens should you be eating? According to Jody, the CDC ranked the top 47 most nutritious fruits and vegetables, and the top 7 were all greens. Jody recommends using it in a smoothie, pesto, or in a salad. 2) Chinese/Napa Cabbage - Now this one can be cooked and still deliver all those good nutrients you want. Jody recommends adding it to your burritos, soups, or making kimchi out of it.

Here are 3 different recipes that I cook up frequently at home, and while I am using fresh to frozen mahi-mahi, any mild white fish will work for these recipes. I have used fresh lake superior white fish to make this and it was phenomenal. Tear a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap each fish and veggies pack. Place on a baking sheet pan and bake fish until cooked through, depending on the type and the thickness of your fish, around 15 minutes. Lightly sprinkle the spices on the fish to taste, be careful not to overload them, this isn’t like the blackened fish, you should still see the white fish popping through.

Here is how you can make 3 very different pancakes using one common ingredient, pancake mix. AdIngredients4 eggs¼ cup sugar½ cup milk¾ cup pancake mixMethodSeparate 4 eggs, keeping 2 yolks and 4 whites. Mix together the egg yolks, sugar, milk, and pancake mix (sift to break up clumps) in a very large bowl until it is smooth. Carefully fold the egg whites into the pancake batter, until just incorporated, making sure not to deflate the batter. Just make the pancake mix according to the directions on the back of the box.

The Super Bowl is one of the only days of the year (you can add Thanksgiving into this category, too) when most people forget whatever diet they’re on and totally pig out on all of the food.

Did Santa bring you a new air fryer for Christmas this year?

While out grocery shopping, you may have spotted something in the refrigerated section, ready-to-bake pizza dough. Pretzel BitesPretzel Bites made from Pizza Dough (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese IcingCinnamon Rolls made with Pizza Dough (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Everything BagelsEverything bagels made with pizza dough (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) In the meantime, bring 3 quarts of water to boil and add in 1 Tbs salt and 1 Tbs baking soda.

Here’s 3 ways to makeover your pot roast leftovers! IngredientsPot roast leftover meatAll of the pot roast leftover juiceCornstarchRisottoMethodThis is the way my grandma likes to serve leftover pot roast. To begin, add a bit of oil to a skillet on medium heat, and add in your leftover pot roast. Once the gravy is as thick as you want it, and your pot roast is re-heated, serve it over risotto. How to make the Oliver Family Pot RoastNever cooked a pot roast before?

It’s the original adult milkshake comprised of ice cream and coffee-flavored booze. Now, while this drink is not kid-friendly, it is very easy to make and all you need is ice, vanilla ice cream, Kahlua, and light rum. Little did I know at the time but this delicious creamy cocktail was first created in Detroit in the 1960s. This drink is now known worldwide and in London, they call it The Detroit Hummer, while in Germany they call it Sir Jerome, after Jerome Adams. Without any further ado, here is how you make it:Michelle’s Take on a HummerIngredients3-5 Ice cubes2 Scoops of good vanilla ice cream1.5 oz.

My family is big into making Christmas cookies, but when we are decorating our cut-out cookies... I’m left a little wanting when it comes to the details. For help, I turned to Jen Schroeder, the Union Joints Pastry Chef. They make some beautiful Christmas Cookies at the Union General Store, and here is her advice:1. No matter how you decorate your cookies, remember to have fun, they will all taste great in the end. If you don’t feel like making your own cut-out cookies, you can order some at the Union Joints General Store.

We want to hear about your Thanksgiving traditions.

There’s been a lot of chatter about Thanksgiving already. If there were ever a time to do something different than a classic turkey dinner, this is probably it.

Whether you are looking for something fun and different to make for an upcoming holiday, or you just want something to warm you up on a chilly night, these creamy, delicious cocktails are a fun thing to try. On another small shallow plate, place 1/3 cup dark rum. In a large saucepan, heat milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Time: 15 minutesServes: 2Ingredients1 cup freshly brewed coffee1/2 cup Kahlua1/2 cup whole milk1/4 cup vodkaWhipped cream (optional)MethodIn a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and heat until warm, 150 to 155º F recommended. Warm the spiced milk in a small saucepan set over medium heat until it begins to simmer and froth around the edges, stopping just short of boiling.

We’ve all had to get creative when it comes to celebrating holidays this year, thanks to COVID-19, and Thanksgiving isn’t looking any different.

It doesn’t matter who or what you’re voting for in the 2020 election, if anything is clear, it’s that Americans are STRESSED about the results. White Claw mimosasJust because it’s election night doesn’t mean you can’t have a mimosa, right? Once it’s warm, add it to a glass and add in an ounce of your favorite whisky or spiced rum. Slow roasting a pork shoulder and turning it into carnitas is the perfect thing to do on election night. Bonus: A Washington appleIt’s election night, so why not have a drink that shares the name with America’s very first president?

When you’re ready to take pasta night up several notches, this local company has an easy way to cook up dinner like a professional chef and it only takes three minutes. To help you celebrate National Pasta Day on Saturday, Monique DesChaine, founder of Al Dente Pasta, spoke with Tati Amare about how pasta has become an even more important staple in our kitchens these past few months. Monique first explained what the name of her company means; Al Dente means “to the tooth” or that pasta should be tender and firm to the tooth in Italian. For almost 40 years, Monique has been making pasta that is dedicated to suit every taste bud, from gluten-free to vegan. Watch the video above to see the different kinds of pastas Al Dente offers.

Plus you can pick your own apples, but that’s not the only thing you can pick. Natalia’s Pumpkin FlanNatalia's Pumpkin Flan (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Place the big pan with the flan saucepan inside of it on the center rack of the oven. Place your serving platter over the flan saucepan and flip it upside down until the flan drops in the platter. Michelle’s Peppers and Pepperoni PizzaMichelle's Pepper and Pepperoni Pizza (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.)

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Our sponsors Beef Checkoff, Birds Eye and Hunt’s have come up with some creative ways to change up your dinner routine. Galloway says family meals are important, especially during September which is National Family Meals Month. According to Galloway, family dinner is one of the healthiest habits you can have. Galloway slices up eggplant and uses the slices in place of noodles with cheese sauce and meat in between.

Chef Jelani Bransford shows us his tuscan chicken recipe and how he puts it all together. Here’s the recipe:4 Chicken breast2 teaspoons salt, for the chicken1 teaspoon pepper, for the chicken1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, for the chicken1 tablespoon oil3 cloves garlic, chopped½ onion, diced1 tomato, diced2 cups spinach2 cups heavy cream1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper½ cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped1 teaspoon of Cilantro1 teaspoon of basilFettuccine noodles: optionalMore: Tasty Tuesday segments and recipes

You may have seen it done on one of several viral videos online: Colorful creations all made out of pancake batter. All you need to do it are some squeeze bottles, your favorite pancake mix (or recipe), and food coloring. First, you need to whip up your pancake batter, so follow all the usual instructions. You want it to be a bit thinner than regular pancake batter, and it should be smooth, with no lumps. Pour all the different colored batters into different squeeze bottles as this will be your paint pallet!

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Butter baking dish and dust with cinnamon2. Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and pumpkin spice seasoning in large bowl3. Tear buns into small pieces in baking dish and pour the egg mixture on top4. Put flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and half stick of butter in bowl2. Sprinkle streusel on top of French toast bake and bake for 40 minutes3.

Host Tati Amare chatted with Nanci Jenkin,s the store manager at Fustinis Oils & Vinegars in Ann Arbor, about how to dress up those home recipes and add more flavor with different oils and vinegars. They feature different recipes featuring tomatoes and how to pair your recipe with a Fustini oil or vinegar. Fustinis Oils & Vinegars has been in Ann Arbors Kerrytown neighborhood for 10 years and they are celebrating their Delicious Decade by giving back. They will donate a dollar from each sale this summer to Food Gatherers of Washtenaw County. To learn more about shops and other events in Ann Arbor, visit allaboutannarbor.com.

-- After all cinnamon rolls are pressed flat - spoon apple pile filing on top of each flattened cinnamon roll and repeat as necessary until you use the whole can of filling. -- Once the mini apple cinnamon apple pies look done enough for your liking, take out of oven and let cool for a few minutes. Heating Icing:-- Place icing cup that you set aside earlier on to a microwave safe dish and heat in the microwave for 7-10 seconds, until icing is smooth. Finishing:-- Once the pies are cooled, drizzle the smooth icing over each pie as desired. -- Sprinkle desired amount of cinnamon sugar over each mini cinnamon apple pie*If you are making the pies for dessert you can place a scoop of vanilla ice cream over each pie instead of the icing

This Green Split Pea Soup recipe is best done after you've saved the ham bone of a spiral ham, or any bone-in ham. Start by boiling the ham bone in half a pot (or more) of water for about 60-90 minutes. Strain fat and meat from stock and return stock to pot. Cut up carrots and celeryAdd rinsed split peas, sauteed veggies, chopped carrots & celery, and a couple of bay leaves to stock. Add the ham meat strained earlier.

So how do you make your weekend camping excursion fun for the whole family? Check out these ideas1) Jazz up your campsiteTent (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) 2) Plan fun activitiesNature Scavenger Hunt (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) 3) Fun foodCampfire Cone Ingredients (Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.) Part of the fun of camping is all the fun camping snacks!