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Written by Jenny - I know it seems a little odd that I am proposing that you celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a recipe other than the Original Nestlé® Toll House® Chocolate Chip Cookie. It’s not that I want to turn you away from the most wonderful cookie in the whole wide world! I […]
Written by Natalie - Are you looking for a fantastic dessert to spoil mom this Mother’s Day? Look no further than this Chocolate Black Cherry Gelatin. It’s incredibly easy to make with only four ingredients! The cute presentation makes them seem way more complicated than they are. There is not even any cooking involved! But […]
Written by Nick - Mother’s Day is the day of the year that you go out of your way to show your appreciation to your mom. In my household that meant a day of pampering, a day of chores, and a day where Mom could finally relax and Dad and the kids would take care […]
Written by Nick - This past weekend was the perfect weather to have some friends over and fire up the grill. As opposed to the usual burgers and dogs, I thought some steak would fit the bill. Flank steak is the perfect choice for entertaining. It’s a flavorful cut of beef and budget friendly, but [...]
Written by Chris - Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream. You can vary the creams. I like to use lite coconut milk in place of the heavy cream, but you could also use whole milk. Whipped cream is traditionally used [...]
Written by Liz - Enchiladas mean different things to different people. To some, they mean spicy chicken or pork, topped with red chile sauce. To others, they’re tangy green chile sauce with cheese. Still others add sour cream or cream cheese, potatoes, peanuts or almonds. And to purists, enchiladas mean simple tortillas heated on a [...]
Written by Chris - Lemon tarts and pies are perennial favorites, and this Spring Fruit Tart has garnered 5-star status by meals.com visitors since it was first released in 2005. Topped with seasonal fruit, this tart features fresh squeezed lemon juice in a velvety cream cheese filling atop a delectable graham crust. Last week I made [...]
Written by Liz - When summer rolls around, there is one dessert I really crave — ice cream. I love to make ice cream in all it forms: ice milk, frozen yogurt, sorbet, granita, etc. And when I need a dessert to please a group, ice cream pie is one of the easiest ways to turn [...]
Written by Nick - I eat seasonally. Wintertime is for meat and potatoes, but when the sun is shining, I’m all for a fresh salad. Salad doesn’t need to be a side dish. It’s easy to “dress-up” with your favorite salad dressing and adding a bit of grilled chicken or any other favorite protein item makes it [...]
Written by Chris - Beautifully frosted, or simple and elegant, cupcakes are an important part of life’s special moments – not just birthdays, but also graduations, bridal and baby showers, excellent report cards, or just because. Cupcakes make ordinary days feel extraordinary. We have a new Cupcake Collection on Meals.com I’d like to share with [...]
Written by Liz - Spring has sprung in California – as well as most of the country. To me that means spring vegetable season; asparagus, leeks, peas, artichoke, fennel and fresh herbs are bountiful in farmers markets. Much of this produce is available year-round, but spring is the best time to get the freshest spring [...]
Written by Nick - Food holidays… there’s one every day of the year. Pistachio Day, Chicken Soup Day, Rhubarb Day etc… So it takes a lot for a food holiday to cut through the clutter and grab my attention. Just so happens, April 4th, is National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day and I think that’s a [...]
Written by Nick - I bet you get just as excited as I do during the holidays when you’re tasked with preparing the biggest, juiciest and most delicious ham. But now that Easter’s over and you’ve had about all the leftover ham sandwiches you can imagine… what are you going to do with all that [...]
Written by Liz - Panna Cotta, or Italian ”cooked cream,” is an eggless custard that is silky-smooth and so easy to make. In fact, David Lebovitz writes that if it takes you more than 5 minutes to put it together, you’re doing something wrong. If you haven’t yet tried to make custard, crème brulée or flan, [...]
Written by Chris - Savory and full of flavor, this quiche makes a great meal any time of year, especially Easter Sunday. Serve with fresh fruit for brunch or a simple salad for dinner. If you enjoy wine, pinot noir or even chardonnay pairs well with this quiche. It can be made a day in [...]
Written by Chris - March 24th is National Chocolate Covered Raisinets Day. Did you know that? What better way to celebrate than with a brand NEW Nestlé Raisinets recipe! Raisinets are best known as a movie theater treat, but they also make a great addition to granola (and cookies!). When I make homemade granola, snack [...]
Written by Jenny - If you have been looking for some new dark chocolate recipes to prepare, have we got some to share… ten decadent, super indulgent Nestlé® Toll House® Dark Chocolate Morsel recipes! We handpicked 10 bloggers to come up with tantalizing dark chocolate recipes with photos to match and did they deliver. Talk [...]
Written by Chris - This Fennel & Apple Salad has become my new favorite salad – and mind you, this is coming from someone who avoided fennel her whole life. Really. I’m not sure why it took me so long to warm up to fennel, but now, I can’t get enough of it. Fennel and [...]
Written by Chris - Easter is right around the corner, so I thought I’d share my favorite spring lamb recipe! If you are having a few people over, this recipe is for you! When it comes to recipes, I don’t “do” complicated. I just don’t. Perhaps when my kids are grown, I will change my [...]
Written by Nick - I love classic French Toast. Growing up it was always a special treat to have French Toast, but my dad would be stuck in the kitchen while we were eating. The idea of a French Toast bake is new to me. It wasn’t until I had a friend’s Overnight French Toast that [...]
Written by Jenny - About a month ago our local newspaper published all the locations in our area for a weekly Friday Night Fish Fry. I could not believe the number of them — literally hundreds — and some have been going on for more than 3 decades! Other publications I found help search them out [...]
Written by Chris - I’ve made so many cheesecakes in my lifetime – in both home and professional kitchens. Growing up, I always used a 9-inch Pyrex pie plate and 12 ounces of cream cheese. At Nestlé, most of our recipes call for a 9-inch springform pan and 24 ounces or more of cream cheese. [...]
Written by Liz - Fish Baked In Creamy Milk Sauce with Onions & Herbs Tender fish fillets seasoned with herbs are topped with sautéed onions and baked in a light, velvety creamy milk sauce in this classic dish from Colombia’s Pacific coast. Thyme, basil and anise give the sauce excellent flavor and will be a [...]
Written by Liz - In cold weather, braised meat or a meat dish with accompanying sauce is the perfect choice, and this pork tenderloin recipe makes impressing your family or dinner date incredibly simple. Pork tenderloin is the most tender part of the animal — which makes your job easier — and I had the butcher at [...]
Written by Chris - When I think of February, I think CHOCOLATE. When I think of Chocolate, I think LOVE. A little backwards? Perhaps. Chocolate, in small doses, makes me happy. I know there’s all sorts of psychology associated with chocolate. Chocolate contains serotonin, which is responsible for feelings of well-being and contentment, as well [...]
Written by Liz - Valentine’s Day is coming, and I love Valentine’s Day — even when I have no Valentine. This year, I have a houseful of friends who deserve some love-in-a-baked-form from me. This raspberry tart fits the occasion perfectly! I’ve been researching and cooking healthier foods for a long time, and lately have been [...]
Written by Liz - Valentine’s Day is coming, and I love Valentine’s Day — even when I have no Valentine. This year, I have a houseful of friends who deserve some love-in-a-baked-form from me. This raspberry tart, with gluten free pie crust, fits the occasion perfectly! I’ve been researching and cooking healthier foods for a long [...]
Written by Chris - I’ve been seeing crêpe cakes everywhere lately. And for good reason; they’re easy on the eyes and they taste heavenly! Crêpe cakes may look a little intimidating to make, but they’re actually very easy to put together. The crêpes themselves can even be made in advance and refrigerated for up to [...]
Written by Jenny - We all have a brownie recipe that we crave or love making for someone else. For me, a perfect brownie must be high in chocolate flavor, deliver on the fudgy factor and not take too long to prepare. Our Culinary Center team came up with a Black Bean “Flourless” Brownie recipe [...]
Written by Natalie – My slow cooker is a huge part of my cooking. I love the fact that I can set it in the morning, go to work and when I get home a scrumptious meal is waiting for me. But I relegated the slow cooker to main dish functions only. It turns out, [...]
Written by Chris - Boy, do I have a treat for you! Who likes fries? Who loves fries? I know you can’t see me, but I am waving my hand profusely. I have such a crush on fries! I’m somewhat of a carbohydrate addict. But, I do actually avoid them on occasion – I need [...]
Written by Nick - It’s cold and flu season. It’s cold outside. It’s winter. February 2nd is Groundhog’s day and I’m not optimistic that Punxsutawney Phil has gotten over the fear of his shadow. So, my prediction, more winter, more cold, more SOUP. Soups are the perfect remedy for cold winter nights. Chris Recently posted [...]
Written by Chris - When using Buitoni stuffed pastas, it only takes a few, simple ingredients to create an Italian masterpiece. Many of our Buitoni recipes are developed at Casa Buitoni in Italy, where Buitoni has been creating award-winning Italian foods for more than 185 years. This recipe for Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Fresh Herb [...]
Written by Nick - Like a lot of people, I have a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. This has been a reoccurring resolution each and every year. This year it’s more important than ever that I actually stick to it. So, I’m constantly looking for recipes that are full of flavor with a healthier [...]
Written by Chris - Soup is comforting, especially during the winter months—creamy butternut squash soup warms the body and feeds the soul. Paired with salad and whole grain crackers or freshly baked bread, soup makes a healthy and satisfying meal. Butternut squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds, but most think of it [...]
Written by Nick - Since as far back as I can remember I’ve loved Mexican food. Growing up, Mexican food was my mom’s specialty. I loved coming home to the smell of taco meat on the stove or enchiladas in the oven. And to this day there is something that my mom does with her [...]
Written by Chris - Happy New Year’s Eve! For a last minute treat, we’ve made a couple sweet and simple recipes for you! Let your holiday candy and leftovers work for you. Below, are two dessert/snack recipes that are a snap to put together and likely use ingredients you already have on-hand. Let bruschetta take [...]
Written by Nick - After all these years, Christmas morning still comes with great anticipation. Whether you’re a little tyke hoping for a tinker toy, a parent anticipating the smiles of the little ones or like me, a 30 somthin’ who’s just happy to have a day off home with the family. We all have [...]
Written by Chris - Truffles are the simplest of candy to make; cream, chocolate, and a little bit of time is all it takes to create something blissfully elegant, decadent and delicious. All dressed up, they make the perfect bite-size ending to a meal. I have been making truffles for years. Working at Nestlé, it’s [...]
Written by Natalie – Now that winter is ramping up, all I want to do is get super cozy and indulge in my favorite comfort beverage – hot chocolate. I present to you my new favorite recipe, Spicy Hot Chocolate. The Abuelita Chocolate gives it a rich chocolate flavor with a touch of cinnamon which [...]
Written by Jenny - We had you in mind this fall when we developed our new, easy mini cheesecake recipes and know they will make their way to your holiday party or table very soon. How did we begin this project? Cheesecake Cookie Cups has always been a very popular recipe with our bakers using our [...]
