sidecar – smitten kitchen Skip to content If there’s anything that’s been consistent about this site in its near-20 years of beaming (babbling?) hypertext to servers and back to you, it’s that I’m very bossy when I get into something new, especially cocktails. When I fell in love with Porch Swings, I wanted you to … Read more
For 16 years, Joanne and I have been dedicated to creating trusted, easy-to-follow recipes to help home cooks feel confident and excited in the kitchen. The recipes you’ll find on Inspired Taste reflect how we truly cook at home: simple, fresh, and so flavorful, you might just want to do a little happy dance after … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. For a quick and refreshing breakfast, I make this strawberry smoothie bowl. All I need is frozen strawberries, almond milk, and a banana, and in just 5 minutes, I have the base for my breakfast. It … Read more
This from-scratch banana pudding recipe is our favorite! Homemade vanilla pudding is layered with bananas and Nilla wafers. It is luscious, creamy, and perfect! Banana pudding is a simple title for a classic dessert that involves layering vanilla pudding, sliced bananas, wafer cookies and topped with whipped cream. This homemade version is fantastic and so … Read more
Author: Mel Published: June 30, 2026 If you’re looking for a go-to list of recipes perfect for the 4th of July, here are my all-time favorite foods to make for this summer holiday. Whether you are planning the whole spread or bringing a dish or two to a gathering, there’s a bit of everything … Read more
This easy ice cream sandwich cake is super quick to make at home, with just 3 ingredients! Why you’ll love this ice cream sandwich cake The frozen dessert is fun to prepare and perfect for birthdays, sleepovers, summer pool parties, or Fourth of July barbecues with family and friends. All of the ingredients should be … Read more
Make 12 S’mores Dessert Recipes without a campfire! From cookies, brownies, and bars to cheesecake and dip. So many desserts inspired by the classic summer treat. Aimee’s Recipe Notes It’s no secret around here that campfire S’mores are not my favorite. When my kids were growing up, we always took them camping. And camping means … Read more
Vibrant Ingredients recently announced the grand opening of its 11,000sq-ft Innovation Center in Cranbury, NJ, The new state-of-the-art facility marks a significant investment in innovation, collaboration and customer partnership. The Innovation Center is designed to bring customers and technical experts together in a hands-on environment to accelerate product development through rapid prototyping, technical collaboration, and turnkey solutions for … Read more
There’s nothing like having a batch of homemade Garlic Aioli in the fridge to make fries, burgers, sammys, wraps, and roasted veggies instantly better. This budget-friendly aioli is made from scratch in a food processor (not just mayo with garlic stirred in!), and it only takes a handful of basic ingredients to pull together. It’s … Read more
A daily coffee habit may do more than perk you up in the morning. New research has found that people who drink coffee have a lower risk of serious liver disease than people who don’t drink coffee at all. The study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, found this link whether people drank regular or … Read more