Darcy Lenz
Cooking Light
Alabama, United States
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I Finally Know Why My Scrambled Eggs Aren't Right
Ready to make the best scrambled eggs of your life? Follow this foolproof method. → Read More
Goat Cheese Queso Dip with Vegetable Chips
This tangy twist on fundido (from goat cheese) is perfect paired with crisp veggie chips, but you can also serve it with crudités for a f... → Read More
Lobster Nachos
These are not your abuela’s nachos. OK—it’s likely no nachos are from your Mexican grandmother because this popular dish has its roots in... → Read More
Goat Cheese Queso Dip with Vegetable Chips
This tangy twist on fundido (from goat cheese) is perfect paired with crisp veggie chips, but you can also serve it with crudités for a f... → Read More
Chessame Pie
A playful and delicious twist on traditional chess pie, this treat gets a triple shot of rich sesame flavor—white sesame seeds in the cru... → Read More
Five Perfect Sides for Pork Chops
Any way you want to spin it—on the grill, on the stove, and/or in the oven—a well-prepared [bone-in] pork chop can’t be beat. If you have... → Read More
Coffee-Hazelnut Pie
Shake up your Thanksgiving buffet with this incredible offering. Taking inspiration from the best part of classic pecan pie (the sweet go... → Read More
Chai Carrot Pie
Staple spice-rack spices create all the depth of classic chai tea in this luscious, carrot-packed, whole-grain dessert. It’s a cross betw... → Read More
5 Ways to Cherish Spring's Most In-Demand Darling, Ramps
The weather is warming up, farmers' markets are gearing up, and it is officially the season to ramp it up. Ramps--also called spring onio... → Read More
How to Achieve the Ultimate Grilled Cheese
The humble, yet revered, grilled cheese lands among the most universally loved foods out there. I mean really, the soul-warming and gooey... → Read More
DIY Whole-Grain Animal Cracker Cookies
A giant bag of animal crackers was consistently among my family's must-pack beach snacks during the summer, and while I didn't turn out t... → Read More
Are “Party Favors” Necessary?
LA-based designer and author Emily Henderson relishes using no-hassle decorating techniques and easy entertaining strategies to pull of brilliant events of every strip. Take her style cues to create a fuss-free tabletop and casually elegant look. → Read More
Wield the Power of Sour
When cooking with less fat, salt, and sugar, acid is a key ingredient for next-level recipes. Here's how to deploy citrus and vinegars to enhance flavors and brighten your healthy dishes. → Read More
Rhubarb-Basil Shrub Cocktails
When cooking with less fat, salt, and sugar, acid is a key ingredient for next-level recipes. Here's how to deploy citrus and vinegars to enhance flavors and brighten your healthy dishes. → Read More
Amaretto-Lime Shiner
Reward yourself for a day of smart and healthy choices with this irresistable sweet-and-sour shiner. View Recipe: Amaretto-Lime → Read More
14 Reasons Why Pie is Better Than Cake
Should anyone waver between pie and cake, I've constructed a list of eloquent and irrefutable examples of how pie completely trumps cake. → Read More
Trending Now: Meal-Delivery Services
Meal-delivery services like Blue Apron, PeachDish, Home Chef, and Plated provide dinners that let you focus on cooking and savoring meals. → Read More
Wow! You've Got to Try These Decorative Ice Cubes
No matter the occasion, these ice cubes studded with herbs, flowers, and fruit add a graceful touch to any festive setting. → Read More
Mint Juleps for Derby Day
In the spirit of research, a few of us recently sat down to taste through and compare/contrast all of Maker's Mark's current offerings. Bec... → Read More
A Salute to Herbs
Soft, leafy herbs are among the all-around loveliest beacons of warmer weather. They look pretty, they smell pretty, and if you believe tha... → Read More