9 Types of Aromatic Mint for Garnishes and More

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Mint is an aromatic herb used in various recipes, from jelly and roasted lamb to cocktails and ice cream. And while you are likely very familiar with peppermint candy canes and spearmint gum, more exciting flavors await your discovery. Read on to discover nine types of mint that are sure to make your taste buds tingle.

Foodal’s Favorite Cookbooks and Food Reads for Holiday Gift Giving

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Which delicious reads are on your holiday shopping list? Cookbook and culinary enthusiasts will love our roundup of top picks for the holiday season, and they’re perfect for gifting. For the citrus lover, world traveler, cooking newbie, or seasoned chef, there is something for everyone in our list. Read more now.

Pomegranate Orange Ice Cream: Get Fruity with This Frozen Treat!

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Making a delightfully sweet and light frozen dessert is easy with our recipe for pomegranate orange ice cream. You don’t have to worry about making a custard, or churning the base. Instead, you simply freeze soft and fluffy whipped cream mixed with sugar, pomegranate juice, and freshly grated orange zest. Read more.

Homemade Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Want a tasty handheld treat you can enjoy during the hot summer months? You don’t have to wait for the ice cream truck when you can make your own ice cream sandwiches! In our recipe, we use soft and chewy chocolate cookies. Easily customize with any ice cream flavor. Read more for all the tips and tricks you’ll need.

Soaked Spelt Berry Muffins

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Curious about soaking whole grain flour? This baking technique makes the flour more digestible and results in moist, tender baked goods. Our recipe for soaked spelt flour berry muffins with a spiced crumble topping is an easy place to start if you want to learn more. Get the recipe now.

Sweet-Tart Blueberry Peach Crisp to Celebrate Summer

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Sweet and juicy fruit makes this blueberry peach crisp the ideal dessert. With a nutty oatmeal crumble topping, it has delicious crunch on top of all that sweet, tart, and juicy goodness. What better way is there to enjoy the bounty of summertime local produce than with this seasonal treat? Get the recipe now.

Make Your Sundae in Style: The Best Ice Cream Scoops on the Market

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Are you tired of bending your good spoons trying to scoop ice cream? It’s time you invested in a good quality scoop for your ice cold dessert. This will allow you to get your creamy treat into bowls and cones a lot faster, without the mess. We’ve done the testing for you, and found the very best products on the market. Read more on Foodal now.

How to Choose the Best Stockpot

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The stockpot is a multifunctional vessel that can handle large-capacity recipes for stock making, soups, chili, stews, beer brewing, and much more. Oven-safe models can also be used as a Dutch oven, making them ideal for one-pot meals. But with so many sizes and styles to choose from, how do you decide what’s best for your needs? Glad you asked! Because we’ve got all the info you’ll need to make an informed choice. From fully-clad to disk bottom to copper, we’ve covered them all and give our top recommendation.

Buckwheat Ginger Cookies

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If you’re looking for a rich and chewy gluten-free cookie that’s bursting with a delightful combination of spices, bake these tasty buckwheat cookies. Cinnamon, cloves, and fresh ginger come together with sweet molasses and cane sugar to create an aromatic treat that’s easy to prepare. Get the recipe now.

Treat Yourself to Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread

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Homemade cinnamon swirl bread is one of life’s greatest pleasures, fresh from your oven. It’s a family favorite that takes some time to make, but is oh-so-worth-it. You end up with two tender and soft loaves that are perfect for slicing, and filled with the most beautiful swirl of spice inside. Get the recipe now.

A Perfect Breakfast Mashup: Overnight Banana Bread Yeast Waffles

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When you have a brunch party to plan, cereal just won’t cut it. Prep ahead with this overnight waffle batter and let the yeast do its thing. Add a tangy touch of sour cream and some sweet mashed bananas,, and you’ll be the belle of the breakfast ball. Break out the iron! This recipe is bananas. Read more now.