Chunky Highlights Are Back From the Early 2000s—and They Look Better Than Ever

This Y2K trend has made a comeback. What Are Chunky Highlights? This technique is also referred to as block coloring, which has actually been around for a while. Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images I love when this trend is done more subtly. This way it still looks blended, but gives a pop at the same time. [And] when the highlights are blurred at the top it gives a more expensive color. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Tiffany Thomas

Churros With Chocolate Sauce

Making chocolate churros requires just a few ingredients and 30 minutesthe perfect treat for a family night or get-together! Making chocolate churros is easier and faster than you think. These are perfectly crunchy and delightfully sweet, and the cinnamon-sugar dusting truly hits the spot. Yes, you’ve likely had a cinnamon-sugar churro. But have you ever dipped a homemade churro in chocolate ganache? Well, now’s your chance. You likely have all the ingredients on hand: cinnamon, sugar, butter, salt, flour, and eggs is all you need for the churros....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Christina Foster

Cilantro-Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

Drizzle this zesty, herby sauce on any grilled protein or use it to dress up tacos. We also love it drizzled on tacos of all sorts. Come winter, pair it with roasted meats. Photo:Victor Protasio Process, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until smooth, about 30 seconds. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Douglas Schmitt

Cinnamon Maple Twists

These gorgeous pastries channel the energy of acinnamon roll, but are glazed likedoughnutswith a hint of maple flavor. Ingredient Substitutions If you don’t have maple extract, use purevanilla extractinstead. These twists will still be delicious! Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Emily Hall Swap in chopped pecans or hazelnuts for the walnuts. Or, leave out the nuts entirely if you prefer. Be assertive when pinching the ends together to seal the twists....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Tony Morales

Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe calls for canned pumpkin, which counts as a vegetable, right? We’re a sucker forpumpkin-flavored things, especially when they’re moist, tender, and cake-like. This recipe invites you to choose your own adventure. Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Kelsey Moylan, Props: Joseph Wanek, Prop and Drop: Lexi Juhl Serve these muffins warm with a pat of butter, cream cheese, or almond butter. Lightly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Diane Martin

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

These flaky sugar cookies are almost dangerously fast to make. Getting that perfect spiral is surprisingly easy. Ingredients 12cupgranulated sugar, divided 12(17.3-oz.) Jennifer Causey Sprinkle work surface with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Unfold pastry sheet on sugar. Stir together pecans, cinnamon, and 14 cup of the sugar in a small bowl. Brush pastry with egg, and sprinkle with pecan-sugar mixture. Roll sheet up in a tight log, pinching seam to seal....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Daniel Norton

Citrus Spice Cranberry Sauce

Upgrade canned cranberry sauce with a handful of spices and zesty orange. Christopher Testani There’s something incredibly satisfying about making cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving or any meal. Canned cranberry sauce does the trick. Photo:Christopher Testani You’ll then add the magic touch by infusing the sauce with spices and fresh oranges. Juicy orange segments are a welcome surprise to this years cranberry sauce. Use a knife to remove peel and white pith from both oranges....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Joe Garrison

Clam Chowder Types: Manhattan vs. New England

The two most popular types of clam chowderManhattan and New Englandhave a historic feud. Heres how to tell the difference. It’s thick and made with clams, potatoes, and onions; sometimes, it includes salt pork. Photo: bonchan/Getty Images This soup is very popular in the Northeast and is often served or thickened with oyster crackers. Some peopleadd garlic for a boost of flavor, too. Interestingly, Manhattan clam chowder has nothing to do with New York City....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · John Gonzalez

Clam Pizza

Make tonight a pizza night with this unbelievably easy, garlicky, and creamy clam pizza. Fred Hardy You wont believe how easy it is to make this clam pizza recipe. Store-bought pizza dough and a couple of cans of chopped clams already get you halfway to dinner. Photo:Fred Hardy Then youll stretch the dough and whip heavy cream just to thicken it slightly before spreading on the dough. Be sure to sprinkle the pizza with lemon zest before serving to balance the richness of the pie....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · John Barnett

Clams with Chorizo & Crusty Bread

The chorizo lends a slight smokiness while the tomatoes bring the umami home in this delectable chorizo clams recipe. Dont skimp on the warm toasted bread. It is sometimes called Spanish chorizo. Photo:Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley The raw kind that cooks into crumbles, Mexican chorizo, is not the right variety for this recipe. This recipe was developed by Tricia Manzanero. Add clams and let soak in refrigerator for 20 to 60 minutes....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Jennifer Wallace

Classic Amaretto Sour

Fresh ingredients make all the difference! Even foregoing the sour mix, this drink is simple to make and appeals to a variety of people. So you’re free to’t go wrong adding it to your list of go-toclassic cocktail recipes. Carson Downing, Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Food Styling: Kelsey Moylan What is Amaretto? Or, try adding a splash to a cup of afternoon or eveningcoffeefor a toasty treat. What Does an Amaretto Sour Taste Like?...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Todd Mcintosh

Classic Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This easy chicken and dumplings recipe might quickly become your next dinner staple. Browning the chicken first gives the dish its flavor and eliminates the need for chicken broth. And let’s not forget the dumplings. Photo: Abi Gunasekaran Season the chicken with 12 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brown in batches, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; reserve the pot. Abi Gunasekaran Add the chicken, bay leaves, and 10 cups water....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Kelly Collins

Classic Chicken Soup

Carrots and celery are key ingredients in this comforting chicken soup. Luckily, mostchicken soup recipesare pretty easy to make, and this delicious one is no exception. You’ll start by making a simple chicken broth. Anna Williams Cut 3 of the carrots and 2 of the celery stalks into 1-inch pieces. Bring to a boil. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and let cool. Strain the broth, discarding the vegetables. Return the broth to the pot....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Heather Brown