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The very best Caesar salad recipe! This stunner has the perfect balance of creamy homemade dressing, crunchy croutons, and crisp lettuce. Some foods are classic for a reason. Like frosty vanilla bean ice cream or hot crispy French fries, this classic salad is basic but truly irresistible. Meet the perfect Caesar salad ! Yes, you can buy a packaged storebought version with sub-par dressing and soggy croutons. But make all the components at home and it’s a knock out stunner. We’ve perfected all the elements so that you can make them at home. The savory, creamy dressing will instantly become a household favorite. And the crunchy garlicky croutons…well, you’ll be eating them off the baking sheet. How to make the best Caesar salad This homemade Caesar salad is absolutely magnificent. From the first bite, you’ll be singing its praises. (Promise.) Here are the ingredients to make an absolutely perfect version of this classic: Homemade croutons: Don’t even think about purchasing a box!

You all have seen me putz around my kitchen pulling cakes out of the oven – no surprise there.  There’s part of me that you might not be as familiar with. She’s outdoorsy, she can build a fire, she can make a cobbler over hot coals, she owns a bow and arrow, she is a Girl Scout forever.  That’s me! And boy-howdy (where did that come from?) I’m going to stretch those outdoorsy muscles this coming holiday weekend.  It’s TIME TO GO CAMPING!  Listen… camping is the ideal pandemic vacation.   Up and away, into the fresh air, with our boos and babies and the stars and bugs so many bugs.  If we going it, we gotta go all the way in.  What follows is a list cooking gear I bring camping, a few of the recipes I use, and some simple tips that make my camp life easier.  Please feel free to ask any questions or leave your own tips in the comments below.  Whatever you do this long weekend, I hope you take your summer body outside into this summer sun.   Before we start talking about camping foo

These crispy avocado tacos are destined to be your new favorite! With crunchy breading, they’ve got the vibe of a fish taco but are totally plant based. Meet your recipe soulmate: Crispy Avocado Tacos . Could there be a taster tortilla filling? We think not. You’ve got avocado fries, breaded and baked in a hot oven until crispy, with a texture of fried avocado. Then top that with spiced black beans, pico de gallo, and the refreshing crunch of romaine lettuce. Drizzle on a creamy lime and cilantro sauce, and it’s heaven on a plate. It tastes like restaurant tacos, but it’s easy to whip up in your kitchen. Let’s get cooking! Start with baked avocado fries The inspiration behind these vegan avocado tacos are these avocado fries . As we crunched our way through a platter, I mentioned offhandedly to Alex, “ These would be great in tacos .” We looked at each other. Yes! Avocado tacos. The main part of the work in these tacos is the fries. Here are a few notes about how to make them: Ge

Hello sweet friends, I’m glad we made it here to this moment.   This week I’ve been focusing hard on the things right in front of me. You know? The world is spinnin’ real wild, but the small things of an everyday life have to get done. I’ve had those in focus – checking the front garden for caterpillars, watching my sunflower bloom, giving Tron extra time under the covers in the morning, cleaning the closet, willing myself to clean the pantry.  I’m taking a small view maybe as an act of self preservation.   Are you well? Continue reading Let It Be Sunday, 278! at Joy the Baker.

Here are the best spritz recipes to try! Liquor, soda and sparkling wine make these bubbly drinks, from the classic Aperol spritz to more unique spins. The most refreshing cocktails on the planet? Meet the Spritz family! A spritz is a cocktail that’s a blend of sparkling wine (usually Prosecco), bitter liqueur, and soda water. The most famous spritz of all is the popular  Aperol spritz , a classic cocktail on the list of  IBA official cocktails . But there are many ways to make this bubbly drink by varying the liquor! Here are our top 5 must-try spritz recipes! Start with the classic with Aperol, then branch out to bitter Campari, fruity St Germain and cool, crisp Lillet Blanc. There’s something for everyone! And now…the best spritz recipes to try! Aperol Spritz Bubbly, citrusy, herbal, subtly bitter and lightly sweet…it’s the most classic bubbly mixed drink of them all. Meet the Aperol spritz! This drink is renowned the world over, reaching max popularity in