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Whipped cream recipes as seen on @offbeathome

Whip it, whip it good: dreamy whipped cream recipes

Easy desserts are my favorite kind. And whipped cream recipes? The easiest of them all! Whether you’re just scooping some whipped topping from a tub or whipping up some homemade whipping cream, it’s all creamy, dreamy deliciousness. Here are three recipes that use whipped cream in awesome ways: on top of fruit, mixed into a mousse, and folded into a cheesecake-like monstrosity of yum. Let’s talk whipped cream recipes and three ways to whip it, whip it good.

Cinco de Mayo recipes: Elote pizza as seen on @offbeathome #cincodemayo #elote #esquites

Raise a margarita to Mexico with these sabroso Cinco de Mayo recipes

Happy Cinco de Mayo! In case you thought it was just an excuse to get your margarita game on, it’s actually the commemoration of the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 (more info here!). We all can’t claim this holiday necessarily, but we can do a little bit of celebrating in our own small way with a few Mexican-inspired noms. Let’s get to the Cinco de Mayo recipes!

That’s no moon, that’s a Death Star waffle!

On this very special day where we all celebrate Star Wars (May the Forth be with you!), allow me to introduce you to my favorite appliance… Think Geek’s Death Star waffle iron (which is currently on sale)!

English Peas from Blue Apron

I tried Blue Apron… and hated it

Last week I tried out CookSmarts meal planning. This week I tried Blue Apron, a meal-kit service that provides ready-to-cook recipes and ingredients. I knew Blue Apron would come out more expensive, since most of what they’re selling is convenience, but really thought the meals would taste better. Here was my experience…

How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget

Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here’s my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost…

Blueberry basil crisp as seen on @offbeathome #recipes

Move over chocolate: 3 ways to sneak fruit into your dessert

A lot of us are fruit lovers, but sometimes you end up defaulting to chocolate and caramel for your dessert desires. Who can blame you — they’re decadent as hell. But don’t forget how very awesome fruit desserts can be. Do ’em up savory or sweet, fruit is the MVP of desserts in my book. Here are three of my favorite fruit dessert recipes to bring to parties or just for your own solo parties at home.

Brunch ideas from @offbeathome #brunch #recipes

Yolk porn and waffling all the things: eat these easy brunch recipes

Spring always makes me think of brunch. And seriously, who doesn’t dig socially acceptable early morning drinking, right? We’ve got savory pancakes, waffle-ized french toast, a soul food egg dish, and the most indulgent pull-apart bread. It’s time to chow down, brunch-style. Grab your closest mimosa and get to saving these recipes for your next brunchy brunch-brunch.

Coffee nerds: What ratio of coffee to water do you use?

Coffee nerds: What ratio of coffee to water do you use? I’m hearing anywhere from 1 (gram) of coffee per 16 (grams) of water, up to 1 to 12, all the way down to 1 to 24.