Barbecue Sauce For Labor Day Backyard Grilling

We’re bringing back Laura Davis’ favorite barbecue sauce just in time for Labor Day Weekend.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Barbecue For Beginners: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Kelsey Hilts visits family in North Carolina, and gets a hands-on crash-course in Barbecue. 

How to Make Homemade Hot Sauce
How to Make Homemade Hot Sauce

It’s hard to get homemade hot sauce quite as fiery as a store-bought bottle but what you sacrifice in heat, you more than make up for with rich, complex flavors.

Whole Wheat Eggless Garlic Bread Rolls
Whole Wheat Eggless Garlic Bread Rolls

These savory rolls would make a great dinner side or party snack.

Lemon Cookies
Lemon Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth lemon cookies are sophisticated and delicate, the perfect tea time snack.

Couscous and Mixed Veggie Salad
Couscous and Mixed Veggie Salad

A vibrant herb pesto brings this healthy side, which is loaded with veggies, to life.

Updated Party Favorites: Caramelized Onion Dip
Updated Party Favorites: Caramelized Onion Dip

This upgraded version of the backyard party classic features caramelized onions for a richer, more complex flavor than anything you can get from a powdered mix.

Lemon Mousse Cake
Lemon Mousse Cake

This creamy and refreshing lemon mousse cake is perfect for any time of the year and is super simple to make.

Gooseberry Thokku
Gooseberry Thokku

This version of the spicy South Indian condiment is made with green and red gooseberries, which have different levels of sweetness.

Bibim Naengmyeon
Bibim Naengmyeon

There are two main kinds of naengmyeon, bibim naengmyeon is served with a spicy red pepper sauce.

Vegan Garlic Scrape and Mushroom Rice
Vegan Garlic Scape and Mushroom Rice

A roux made of flour, red wine and olive oil gives this dish a luxurious creaminess without any milk or butter.

Green Tomato Salad
Green Tomato Salad

This dish takes advantage of unripened tomatoes in a green salad that’s sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.

stilton cheesecake
Stilton Cheesecake and Homegrown Amber Ale

A cheese and beer pairing seen in a whole new, much sweeter, light.

Coconut Lime Popsicles with a Kick
Coconut Lime Popsicles with a Kick

A touch of cayenne pepper balances out the sweetness of these ice pops for a more complex flavor profile than your typical frozen treat.

Polenta Pizza With Pancetta, Roasted Peppers, Gorgonzola and Pignoli
Polenta Pie With Pancetta, Gorgonzola & Pignoli

This savory pie is not strictly a pizza, because the chewy crusty dough is missing. However, it’s Italian to the core, featuring aromatic Pancetta, pungent Gorgonzola cheese, roasted pepper strips and pine nuts.

Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Tartlets
Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Tartlets

Make no mistake: these stunning tartlets take time, but they’re the perfect impressive dessert for any event worth the extra effort.

Dutch Baby
Dutch Baby

This baked pancake requires just a few ingredients to come together and can be topped with anything from lemon juice and powdered sugar to peanut butter and bananas.

Baked Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
Baked Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños

Fans of spicy food will get a kick out of these baked, gourmet-versions of the jalapeño popper.

Huzarensalade: Dutch Salad Olivier
Huzarensalade: Dutch Salad Olivier

This delicious delicate salad is perfect as a summer meal, but also works great as a buffet dish.

Quick and Easy Breakfast Bars
Quick and Easy Breakfast Bars

Make these tasty and good-for-you granola bars ahead of time to have a grab-and-go breakfast on hand.

Orange Sponge Cake
Orange Sponge Cake

This soft, citrusy cake is made without eggs or butter and is delicious served with afternoon tea.

Bite-Sized Macaroni and Cheese
Bite-Sized Macaroni and Cheese

You can put together these one-bite servings of the comfort classic ahead of time and reheat them to impress guests at a dinner party.

Chocolate Marquise Loaf Cake
Chocolate Marquise Loaf Cake

A simple chocolate sponge cake encases a rich chocolate mousse in this chilled dessert that can be stored in the freezer for unexpected celebrations.

BBQ Sauce Pasta
BBQ Sauce Pasta

The penne is cooked directly in the skillet with the rest of the ingredients like risotto so the pasta soaks up all the flavors.

Quick Beer Bread with Caraway Seeds and Sweet Whiskey Butter
Quick Beer Bread with Caraway Seeds and Sweet Whiskey Butter

Repurpose leftover beer, even after it’s gone flat, into a quick bread that comes together without needing any kneading.

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

Greek yogurt adds extra creaminess to this cheesecake and peanut butter fans will love the candy surprise.

Homemade Macaroni with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Homemade Macaroni with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Homemade pasta is not nearly as intimidating as it may seem, but for a comforting dinner made quickly, top store-bought pasta with this vibrant avocado sauce.

Tomato, Zucchini and Olive Focaccia
Tomato, Zucchini and Olive Focaccia

Zucchini is the star of this bread, but be sure to use a high quality olive oil when baking any focaccia.

Individual Cheddar Cheese Pies
Individual Cheddar Cheese Pies

These individual little cheese pies make for beautifully rustic — and undeniably delicious — hor d’oeuvers.

Flax Seed Granola Bars with Pistachios and Goji Berries
Flax Seed Granola Bars with Pistachios and Goji Berries

These granola bars are completely customizable — try different nuts and dried fruits or even dark chocolate chips to create your ideal snack.

BBQ Pork Spring Rolls
How to Make BBQ Pork Spring Rolls

These egg rolls can be cut in half and served as an appetizer or grab two for a full entree.

Baked Pasta with Veggies, Sausage and Goat Cheese Sauce
Baked Pasta with Veggies, Sausage and Goat Cheese Sauce

This rich goat cheese sauce could pair with an array of vegetables and proteins for a comforting one-dish dinner.

Date Tart with Cookie Crust
Date Tart with Cookie Crust

Skip the time-consuming pastry crust and replace it with one made from cookie crumbs for a quick custard-based tart.

Skillet-Cooked Southern Cornbread
Skillet-Cooked Southern Cornbread

For a twist, add chopped canned jalapeños, cheese or cracklin’s to the cornbread for something different depending on you main dish.

Minty Chicken Kebabs
How to Make Chicken Kebabs

These kebabs marinate overnight to get infused with the bright flavors of mint and cilantro.

Spicy Peanut Chutney
Spicy Peanut Chutney

Spicy chutneys are an integral part of South Indian breakfasts. The recipe for this peanut chutney is super quick and easy.

Gluten Free Apple Crumble
Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

You can swap in all purpose flour if you don’t have a gluten allergy, but the almond flour’s subtle nutty flavor is a nice compliment to the apples.

Eggless Masala Buttermilk Rolls
Eggless Masala Buttermilk Rolls

Bake these slightly-spiced rolls in jam jars for alongside dinner or shot glasses for pretty party snacks.

Party Food: Buffalo Chicken Dip
Party Food: Buffalo Chicken Dip

If this dip doesn’t get gobbled up right away, you can serve the leftovers on top of salad for lunch the next day.

How to Make Homemade “Nutella”

Learn to make the popular chocolate hazelnut spread from scratch for a healthier, all-natural version.

Kimchi Poutine
Kimchi Poutine

The Montreal favorite, french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, gets an international update with the addition of kimchi.

Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Doughnuts
Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Doughnuts

Sourdough starter gives these doughnuts an extra depth of flavor and balances with the baking powder for a texture that is somewhere between cake doughnuts and yeast ones.

Summer Fruit Hand-Pies
Summer Fruit Hand-Pies

You can use any fruit you have available for these pies, or even mix and match within the fillings.

Chocolate-Covered Almond-Stuffed Dates
Chocolate-Covered Almond-Stuffed Dates

These sweet treats are naturally gluten free and bursting with flavor – the perfect party bites.

Chickpea Salad with Feta and Cilantro
Chickpea Salad with Feta and Cilantro

This is a filling salad thanks to the chickpeas, but the herbs and jalapeño keep it tasting bright and fresh.

Cherry Balsamic Cheesecake Bars
Cherry Balsamic Cheesecake Bars

This fool-proof basic cheesecake recipe gets a sophisticated upgrade with the sweet-tart combo of cherries and balsamic glaze.

Tomato Gaspacho Consommé
Tomato Gaspacho Consommé

This cool summer soup is a veritable celebration of tomatoes for true fans of the garden goodie.

Grilled Peach Salsa
Grilled Peach Salsa

Use this salsa to bring some summer flavors to your favorite protein, or just serve with chips for a twist on the usual dip.

Pasta-less Vegetarian Lasagna
Pasta-less Vegetarian Lasagna

Replacing the usual spinach with kale and cutting the carbs from this “lasagna” makes a favorite vegetarian dinner even healthier.

Kale with Caramelized Onions
Kale with Caramelized Onions

The myriad of health benefits associated with kale have made it a major trend lately. Serve it with caramelized onions and cumin for a satisfying side dish.

Chili Chicken Curry
Chili Chicken Curry

You can adjust the number and type of chillies in the recipe to suit your desired heat level.

Pickled Tomatoes
Pickled Tomatoes

The super-concentrated tomato flavor of this preserve can be used to brighten sandwiches or turn plain rice into a delicious dinner.

Mustard Girdled Tofu, Beet and Cauliflower Salad
Mustard Girdled Tofu, Beet and Cauliflower Salad

Served warm with thick slabs of mustard-caoted tofu, this is the sort of salad that will fill you up.

Blueberry Ricotta Muffins with Lemon Sugar Topping

The citrusy crunch of lemon sugar adds a new dimension to this classic breakfast favorite.

English Sticky Toffee Pudding
English Sticky Toffee Pudding

The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder and a sauce that is baked in instead of poured on top keeps this take on the traditional English dessert from being cloyingly sweet.

Healthy Vegetable Samosas
Healthy Vegetable Samosas

This take on the traditional Indian savory pastry is filled with assorted veggies and baked instead of fried for a healthy snack.

Summer Salad with Watermelon, Feta and Chickpeas
Summer Salad with Watermelon, Feta and Chickpeas

Everything about this salad is hot weather-friendly. All of the ingredients are ready to use – no prepping, washing or cooking required.

Almond Tartlets
Deliciously Simple Almond Cream Tartlets

These sweet treats come together without butter or baking for the perfect summer dessert.

Khatta Meetha - Date and Tamarind Chutney
Khatta Meetha – Date and Tamarind Chutney

This sweet and tangy chutney can be used as a condiment to enhance the flavor of a dish or as a dip for anything from Samosas to banana chips.

Pudding Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pudding Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone has their own trick for making the perfect chocolate chip cookie – instant pudding mix helps keep cookies moist and chewy with slightly crisp edge.