Recipes

A fruity and creamy treat for a variety of occasions! These no-bake pudding cups also make a stunning presentation.  Hi cousins—I’m back with another no-bake dessert! Also, another parfait-style layered dessert that looks almost as good as it tastes. Instead of using shortcake or angel food cake in these creamy cups, I use vanilla Oreo cookies for texture and crunch. The Cool Whip and pudding create stunning layers. Freeze-dried strawberries provide a sweet-tart contrast, but there are fresh strawberries too!  The History of Strawberry Shortcake It all began with the invention of shortcake in the 15th century. This was a...

Back-to-school time always comes faster than you think. In the blink of an eye, summer vacation is coming to a close, and it’s already time to go school supplies shopping. Transitioning from a flexible summer schedule to a structured school week with early mornings and busy nights can be challenging for the kiddos (and parents). For busy school nights, quick and easy meals are a total lifesaver. In just a few minutes, you can get dinner on the table in no time with these 20 kid-friendly recipes. Szechuan Skirt Steak with Crispy Rice   Spice up dinnertime in less than...

Basically the antithesis of the San Francisco hipster haven that is the Mission, Cow Hollow, anchored by Union Street, is the city's yuppie mecca—land of Lululemon-clad millennial moms pushing strollers between yoga class and mimosa brunch. But SF is in flux, and the neighborhood's always changing.You'll find countless small studios where you can work up a sweat and grab a green juice. When you're ready to hit the harder stuff, Union Street has a plethora of casual restaurants and taverns. But first, get your shop on at the indie boutiques, where you can pick up everything from fresh-picked bouquets to...

God used my cheesecake in a way that surprised us all… I’ve always felt that my biggest love language is food. Are you sick? Here’s a casserole. Going through a hard time? I just made fresh muffins. Exhausted while you adjust to having a newborn? Enjoy these frozen burritos. Want to come over and eat with us? I have something like Lasagna, Roast, or perhaps a big pot of Taco Soup. Also coffee, fruit, vegetables, bread, butter, potatoes, salad… I feed people. It’s one of the ways God uses me to love people, and in return, I am delightfully blessed....

Get ready for some good old sweet, simmering goodness. The sauce of the summer is here! Sugo – an Italian tomato-based sauce – is extremely versatile and can infuse your best dishes with the delectable flavors and scents of traditional Italian food. It's the *magic* that can turn your 'eh' pizza into a 'wow' one, or your bland pasta bake into a fantastically-flavored dinner you *won't* forget. There are a handful of variations on the beloved sugo sauce, but The Fast Recipe's 30-minute version is truly unbeatable. If you don't have the time (or more honestly, the will) to pick...