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How to make a Mango Trifle | In the Kitchen
Read full article: How to make a Mango Trifle | In the KitchenKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Café in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Mango Trifle, made with kanafa. It's a delicious Mediterranean take on a traditional dessert.
In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pie
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pieKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon-lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.
How to make a Lemon Trifle | In the Kitchen
Read full article: How to make a Lemon Trifle | In the Kitchen“What? Berries in an omelet? Absolutely!” said Mary Rapoport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council. While you may have never thought of combining the two, it’s quite a delicious, guilt-free treat.
In the Kitchen: How to make a Lebanese Fattoush Salad
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a Lebanese Fattoush SaladKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a Lebanese Fattoush salad, which pairs perfectly with barbeque or other grilled meats. George explains Fattoush is a fresh and bright salad made with seasonal vegetables and topped with the iconic fried pita bread instead of croutons.
In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pie
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make a refreshing lemon pieKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a refreshing lemon lime pie, a recipe inspired by a ginger, lemon-lime drink Karmen serves her family.
This chocolate chip cookie recipe with browned butter will change your life
Read full article: This chocolate chip cookie recipe with browned butter will change your lifeIf you’re like me and you cook and bake a lot, sometimes a recipe comes along that is so good you just know you’ll be making it for the rest of your life. This is what happened when I made this chocolate chip cookie recipe for the first time.
In The Kitchen: Bits and Pieces for Dinner with the Virginia Egg Council
Read full article: In The Kitchen: Bits and Pieces for Dinner with the Virginia Egg CouncilYum – what’s for dinner? Want something fast and pretty easy, but don’t want to waste your leftovers? Check out how you can take those bits and pieces of other food items and turn them into tonight’s supper.
An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurants
Read full article: An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurantsThey say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.
In the Kitchen: How to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes
Read full article: In the Kitchen: How to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakesKarmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes – a yummy treat for all of you with a sweet tooth!
Blue Ridge Bites: Spiced Date Cake from Halwa Bakery & Cafe
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Spiced Date Cake from Halwa Bakery & CafeJust in time for fall, Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a spiced date cake. It’s a delicious cake recipe that creates sweetness primarily through the dates, and not added sugar.
Blue Ridge Bites: Focaccia Bread Sandwich Loaf
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Focaccia Bread Sandwich LoafLooking for a dinner recipe that’s good enough for company but doesn’t break the bank? Mary Rappaport with the Virginia Egg council has the perfect sandwich. Invite a few friends over to watch a movie or the ball game and casually whisk this sandwich up during the commercials.
Blue Ridge Bites: Chaffles, the waffles savory cousin
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Chaffles, the waffles savory cousinSo just what is a chaffle? Pronounced like waffle but put a ch in place of the w, it’s usually a savory waffle (but it also can be sweet, made with cream cheese and some sweetener) that’s small, and basically is just egg and cheese.
Blue Ridge Bites: Perfect Summer Sandwiches
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Perfect Summer SandwichesAugust is National Sandwich month! If you are looking for a new way to elevate your sandwich game, the Virginia Egg Council has some great recipes to try!Mary Rapaport, Consumer Affairs Director for the Virginia Egg Council joined WSLS in the outdoor kitchen to share three great sandwich recipes.
Blue Ridge Bites: No-bake Lotus Cheesecake from Halwa Bakery & Cafe
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: No-bake Lotus Cheesecake from Halwa Bakery & CafeNo oven? no problem! Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg created a deliciously perfect cheesecake inspired by her Mediterranean heritage that is no-bake, contains no egg, and has a hint of spice thanks to the Lotus Biscoff cookies.
Blue Ridge Bites: S’mores Buffet with Bite Me Confections
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: S’mores Buffet with Bite Me ConfectionsEveryone loves s’mores! But, Sebrina Ruth-Cooper is taking s’mores up a notch! Ruth-Cooper specializes in delicious homemade marshmallow treats at her business Bite Me Confections. She shows us how to make a campfire s'mores buffet.
Blue Ridge Bites: Brooke Leonard’s homemade pizza on the grill
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Brooke Leonard’s homemade pizza on the grillYou may have made a pizza before, but what about on the grill?10 Sports reporter Brooke Leonard shows us her favorite recipe that turns homemade pizza into an easy dish.
Blue Ridge Bites: Mix up your popcorn game with these seasonings
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Mix up your popcorn game with these seasoningsSpice up your movie night with some fun flavorings on your popcorn. Ditch the microwave bags, and pop your own on the stove or campfire. 10 Sports reporter Brooke Leonard shows us some of her favorite flavorings.
Blue Ridge Bites: Rose and Pistachio Tiramisu from Halwa Bakery & Cafe
Read full article: Blue Ridge Bites: Rose and Pistachio Tiramisu from Halwa Bakery & CafeCoffee is out -- pistachio and rose are in! A new twist on a classic dessert. Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg created a deliciously perfect summertime dessert inspired by her Mediterranean heritage.
11 cozy-sounding recipes you absolutely need in your life this fall
Read full article: 11 cozy-sounding recipes you absolutely need in your life this fallThere’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.
10 incredibly easy weekday meals you can make in the Instant Pot
Read full article: 10 incredibly easy weekday meals you can make in the Instant PotGetting 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.
9 recipes for the ultimate grilling feast on the Fourth of July
Read full article: 9 recipes for the ultimate grilling feast on the Fourth of JulyThe 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.
10 Instant Pot recipes sure to score a touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday
Read full article: 10 Instant Pot recipes sure to score a touchdown on Super Bowl SundayThe 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.
How exactly to scale down Thanksgiving this year if you’re cooking for 1 or 2
Read full article: How exactly to scale down Thanksgiving this year if you’re cooking for 1 or 2Cooking up a giant turkey packed with stuffing might not be as realistic for some, especially if you live alone or with a roommate or two.
13 comfort food and cocktail recipes to make if you’re super stressed on election night
Read full article: 13 comfort food and cocktail recipes to make if you’re super stressed on election nightIt 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.
5 banana bread recipes we’re drooling over
Read full article: 5 banana bread recipes we’re drooling overNo, it’s just not you -- it seems that everyone is making banana bread during quarantine, and if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon. Banana bread is really more of a cake than a bread, but regardless, it’s the perfect thing to make if you’re wanting to dip your toes into the wonderful world of baking bread. Most bread recipes are generally the same, but we searched the internet high and low to find the easiest-looking banana bread recipes, so you can impress your friends and family with your new-found baking skills. This is another easy banana bread recipe. It combines two of the greatest breads that have ever existed: cinnamon swirl bread, and obviously, banana bread.
This is how you make the internet-famous whipped coffee
Read full article: This is how you make the internet-famous whipped coffeeYou might have seen people posting about making a whipped coffee at home, otherwise known by its proper name, Dalgona Coffee. Dalgona Coffee is a whipped coffee concoction floating on top of your specific choice of milk with ice. You mix together 2 tablespoons of instant coffee and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of hot water. Mix the ingredients in a bowl with a hand mixer or by hand until the mixture is whipped and fluffy. Pour in hot or cold milk -- whichever you like -- and top it with the whipped coffee mixture.
These pantry staples are cheap and will last you a long time
Read full article: These pantry staples are cheap and will last you a long timeBut there are some other grocery store items that you should take note of -- items that will help get you through this time of social distancing, lockdowns and self-quarantine. Make sure you have the following:PastaWe all know that a box of pasta (it doesn’t matter if it’s spaghetti or penne) is always pretty cheap at the grocery store, and its shelf life is pretty long, too. These are inexpensive, quite filling and have a pretty long shelf life. In addition to the nostalgia, jars of peanut butter are pretty cheap at the grocery store, it has a decent shelf life and it’s a fantastic source of protein. Three recipes you should make:Mushroom zucchini frittata from Taste of HomeCountry-style scrambled eggs from Taste of HomeAvocado toast with a sunny-side egg from Skinny Taste
Want to bake bread but you’re nervous? These easy recipes are perfect for beginners
Read full article: Want to bake bread but you’re nervous? These easy recipes are perfect for beginnersIf you’ve ever watched a season of “The Great British Baking Show” and thought I’d be great to make a homemade load of sourdough bread, but the idea of making bread from scratch sounds daunting, then this article is for you.
Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at home
Read full article: Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at homeThere's no better feeling than when our four-legged friends do something good and we can reward them with a treat for that nice behavior -- but sometimes, those pre-packaged treats can be flavorless, stale, and who knows what's actually inside of them?
Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at home
Read full article: Easy, delicious treats you can make for your dog at homeThere's no better feeling than when our four-legged friends do something good and we can reward them with a treat for that nice behavior -- but sometimes, those pre-packaged treats can be flavorless, stale, and who knows what's actually inside of them?