Considering a Generator? It Could Boost Your Home's Value

This home feature is super helpful in an emergency and can make buyers interested in your home. Getty Images / Lex20 Looking for a way toimprove your homes valueand marketability? “This means that your family is no longer protected from the elements or criminal activities.” Credit:Getty Images / Lex20 “It also prevents spoiled food costs and further house damages likefrozen pipesin the winter.” A home generator doesnt just keep the lights onin an emergency....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Julia Gomez

Cook and Dye Easter Eggs in an Instant Pot in Just 6 Minutes

The verdict is in: you’re able to cook and dye Easter eggs at the same time! Using pint jars also allows you to dye multiple colors of eggs at once. The wide-mouth jars make it easy to add and remove the eggs. Credit: Brie Passano (You should be able to fit 23 eggs into each jar.) Top off each jar with enough water to cover the eggs. Place your pint jars on the rack, shut the lid, and set it to natural release....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Paul Smith

Cooking Spray May Be Destroying Your Nonstick Pans, Use These Instead

We got tips from pros to consider before reaching for the can again. Adam Albright So you’re about to fire up the stove with your trusty nonstick skillet to make anomelet. But unfortunately, this isn’t helping youor your pansout in the long run. Credit:Adam Albright What’s in Nonstick Spray, Anyway? Can You Use Nonstick Spray on Nonstick Pans? Once hardened to the surface, that polymerized layer feels impossible to remove....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Lynn Bradley

Copycat Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites

Coat six wide-mouth half pint jars with nonstick cooking spray. Divide 1 ounce of sliced Gruyere cheese among jars. Place jars in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Credit: Dera Burreson Divide mixture among prepared jars. Top each with bacon. Place pan with jars on oven rack. Add warm water (around 120F) to pan to come halfway up side of jars. Bake 35-40 minutes or until eggs are set. Remove from water bath; cool slightly....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Jeffery Smith

Copycat Bowtie Festival

While pasta is cooking, place bacon in a saute pan and cook. Remove from pan and pat dry on a paper towel; set aside. Add the chicken to the same saute pan to cook. Credit: Cupcake Diaries Add garlic and onions; mix together. When the chicken is cooked, add the tomatoes and bacon and combine. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and rinse with cool water. Put the pasta back in the pot....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Kimberly Perez

Copycat Cheese Crackers

These copycat cheese crackers are as easy to make as they are delicious. Your kids will love the taste, and you don’t have to worry about the preservatives. Ingredients 8oz.extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded 12stickunsalted butter, at room temperature (4Tbsp.) Credit:Photo: Dera Burreson Add the flour and mix on low (dough will be pebbly). Slowly add the water and mix as the dough forms a ball. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for an hour....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Michelle Burke

Copycat Fettuccine Alfredo

Skip the jarred stuff. Experience the freshness of fettuccine Alfredo when it’s made in your own kitchen. Fettuccine Alfredo Ingredients Here are the basic ingredients you’ll need to make fettuccine Alfredo. This recipe is also great for customizing with additional ingredients to turn it into a main dish. Stir in whatever cooked meat and veggies you like after you’ve combined the sauce and pasta. Here are some of our favorites to serve as inspiration....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Melissa Dean

Copycat Kale Crunch Salad

Each bite is loaded with tender massaged kale, crunchy almonds, and a tangy maple vinaigrette. We’re also sharing how to make homemade salted almonds. Copycat Kale Crunch Salad Ingredients Here’s everything you’ll need to make thisside salad recipe. There are three main components to thecopycat dish. How to Make Homemade Roasted Salted Almonds Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss 1/4 cup whole almonds with 1 tsp....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Jessica Rodriguez

Copycat Lemon Rosemary Chicken

A quick and simple glaze is the key to the Tuscan flavors in this Johnny Carino’s copycat! Ingredients 4(8-oz. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through. Credit: Cupcake Diaries Place remaining Italian dressing in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 rosemary sprig, lemon juice, and salt and ground black pepper to taste. Move the rosemary sprig around the pan to allow the flavor to mix into the glaze....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Caroline Herring

Copycat Musketeer Bars

These delicious bars taste just like one of your favorite candy bars! This easy dessert bar recipe is extra chocolatey. Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1(11.5-oz. Credit: Andy Lyons )pkg.milk chocolate pieces 18chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling, split 1(13-oz. )jarchocolate-hazelnut spread 2Tbsp.butter, melted 2Tbsp.malted milk powder 2(7-oz. Lightly coat foil with cooking spray. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill until chocolate is set, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine chocolate-hazelnut spread, butter, and malted milk powder....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · David Jordan

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

The perfect recipe for cozy seasonAll that’s missing is the bread bowl. Each creamy bite is loaded with carrots, broccoli, and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve the finished soup with crunchy croutons, crusty bread, or all on its own. Credit:Carson Downing It’s the comforting, nostalgic recipe you’ve been waiting for. Whip up a batch of thishomemade soupin just 40 minutes that easily rivals the restaurant. saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Christopher Williams

Copycat Pesto Cavatappi

Pesto Cavatappi is a delicious, easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights! Start with chewy pasta and toss it with a homemade pesto cream sauce, tomatoes, and mushrooms. It’s even better than the Noodles & Company version! Credit: Culinary Hill Add pasta and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pesto and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Justin Ford

Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup Is Here to Make Your Dinners at Home Even Better

There’s no need to make a reservation! Each bite is creamy and rich, with just the right amount of savory flavor fromItalian sausageand bacon. Here’s how to make copycat Zuppa Toscana, including tips for customizing the recipe to suite your tastes. What Is Zuppa Toscana Soup? Zuppa Toscana is aTuscan soupthat’s often made with kale, potatoes, bread, and beans. In Italy, the soup is known as minestra di pane. pot cook and stir bacon over medium until crisp....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Caleb West