Costco's Newest Spring Cake Features A Controversial Ingredient

What do you think about this contentious addition? Weighing in at 2 pounds and 9 ounces, Costcos carrot bar cake is big but not too big. Digging into it, I was pleasantly surprised by how soft it was. Credit:Meghan Overdeep Its a tall cake, so a thin slice does the trick. Plus, it has the ideal frosting-to-cake ratio. Carrot Bar Cake $18.99 good, but has raisins,the headline on one post reads....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Connor Ibarra

Cottage Cheese Lasagna

This lasagna is made with cottage cheese, a surprise (and somewhat controversial) ingredient. But for Ivy Odom, it’s a family favorite. So when Christmas Eve rolls around, we know exactly what is going to be on our tableMemeres lasagna. Credit:James Ransom; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell In her thick French Canadian-in-Connecticut accent, she would say the layers out loud as she assembled them. In search of the truth, we called my Great-Aunt Bobbie (Memeres daughter)....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Madison Johnston

Country Captain Chicken

If you’re not from Charleston or the Lowcountry, this dish may be unfamiliar. But for those who know it, love is Country Captain Chicken. This recipe was originally prepared with drumsticks, but we prefer using chicken thighs. Credit:Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox The key to creating a depth of flavor in this dish is to use high-quality curry powder. It should be so fresh that opening the jar perfumes the kitchen....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Todd Byrd

Cowboy Beans

Cowboy beans are a filling, hearty dish of beans, ground beef, bacon, and barbecue sauce. Cowboy beans are a great excuse to switch things up. The oven will be smelling like a cowboy campfirein the best way, of course! Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Learn how to make cowboy beans. Prepare a big pot on Sunday, and reheat these cowboy beans all week long. Serve with afried eggover potatoes or riceor even overpastaor mac-and-cheesefor creative variations....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Miss Helen Wilkinson

Cowboy Breakfast Casserole Is The Dish Your Guests Won't Soon Forget

Need something for an easy morning meal? It doesn’t get better than this cowboy breakfast casserole. Thisbreakfast casseroleis so easy to make. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless You’ll use the sausage’s drippings to cook the vegetables. The mixture of cheeses adds subtle heat, sharpness, and saltiness throughout. The custard base is rich and smooth, and the beans and potatoes play into thecowboy feeling. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Julie Watts

Cowboy Butter

This supremely flavorful compound butter can be a dip, spread, or steak topper. Here, learn how to make cowboy butter and how to use it for unforgettable meals. What Is Cowboy Butter? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Cowboy butter can also be melted and mixed with all these ingredients for a dip. It’s the perfect pairing for a grilled ribeye steak, roasted potatoes, or roast beef sliders. But we wouldn’t be opposed to eating a smear on baguette or fresh radishes....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Brenda King

Cowboy Casserole

It’s the layer of crispy potato on top that makes Cowboy Casserole famous. Once you try it, you’ll know why. No matter who youre serving or for what occasion, no one will leave your table unsatisfied. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall What Makes It A Cowboy Casserole? There are quite a few different versions of Cowboy Casserole out there. After the ground beef, you could remove and/or add any fillings youd like....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Alicia Green

Cowboy Fried Corn

The perfect potluck side, cowboy fried corn will be loved by all. The corn is buttery and crisp, juicy and wonderfully sweet. The peppers and spices offer a savory contrast and make this reminiscent of Mexi-corn (but better). Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox If you like a hotter bite, swap the bell pepper for jalapeno. Ingredients 4medium earsyellow or bicolor corn 3Tbsp.butter 1mediumpoblano pepper(about 3 oz. ), seeded and finely chopped...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Peter Holmes

Cowboy Meatballs

Saddle up to the table for a great dinner. Garlic bread would be a great addition, too. Learn how to make cowboy meatballs. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios These won’t last long at dinner. Recipe Tips From TheSouthern LivingTest Kitchen Ingredients 1lb.93/7 lean ground beef 5slices(5 oz. can), divided 3Tbsp.Worcestershire sauce, divided 1 1/2tsp.kosher salt, divided 2(10-oz. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Portion and roll meatballs into 12 (2-inch) balls (2 oz....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Kathryn Bright

Cowboy Pasta Salad

This eye-catching cowboy pasta salad is ready for the family cookout. A lime dressing adds the perfect amount of tang, while crisp veggies offer freshness and bite. Learn how to make cowboy pasta salad. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey Feel free to make this salad up to one day ahead if needed. Wrap and refrigerate overnight, then bring to room temperature before serving. Making pasta salads ahead can even help the flavors meld and deepen....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Brent Shelton

Cowboy Spaghetti

This isn’t your typical pasta dinner, but cowboy spaghetti will become a favorite. But like the movies, this is a recipe you won’t soon forget. Cowboy spaghetti is like a much more smoky and savoryspaghetti. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Odum; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless you might’t go wrong. They’re rustic, filling, and packed with flavor. )brown ale 1(28-oz. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Lauren Odum; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless )can whole peeled plum tomatoes, crushed using your hands...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Daniel Hancock

Cowboy Stew

Cowboy stew is every bit as filling and comforting but far easier. Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Cowboy stew is super smoky. Regular diced tomatoes and fire-roasted tomatoes together make this recipe taste like it was whipped up fireside. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Yukon gold potatoes, corn, kidney beans, and other additions make this dinner extra comforting and filling....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Cory James

Cowgirl Cookie Bars

Cowgirl cookie bars are easier to prepare than individual cookies, with all our favorite mix-ins. Making thecookies into barsinstead of shaping into individual cookies makes prep faster and easier. Why Are They Called Cowgirl Cookie Bars? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Bring to room temperature before serving. Spray a 13- x 9-in. Add coconut, then toast until coconut and pecans are lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Scott Sullivan