By Samantha Trueheart Because the University of Tennessee has the Great Smokey Mountain National Park conveniently located outside its back door, our favorite recipes and restaurants of Knoxville intertwines classic southern comfort with an Appalachia-hippie vibe. We’re the students who wear Chacos and flannel to class, and most likely know our way around Beale Street […]
Easy Homemade Biscuits
By Samantha Trueheart You don’t have to be a University of Tennessee student to appreciate a great homemade biscuit, and this four-ingredient wonder recipe hits the spot. Samantha learned this recipe from her roommate’s boyfriend, and it’s been passed down to the women in his family from his great-grandmother (so you know it’s got to […]
Drunken Monkey Pancakes
Banana slices in your pancakes are reason enough to cue up Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes” (and pretend like it’s the weekend, naturally), but things get taken to a whole new level when the batter itself is infused with banana. Admittedly, when we first heard about the Jam Stand’s Drunken Monkey Jam, we were a little […]
How to Make a Mimosa
Cocktails don’t get easier than this: Mimosas require just two ingredients, and they’re practically foolproof to make. (Yup, even if you’re mixing them for a Sunday brunch before you’ve had coffee.) Just fill a Champagne flute — or wine glass or whatever’s on hand — halfway with Champagne or sparkling white wine, then pour in […]
The Best Guacamole We’ve Ever Tasted. Period.
By far, the hardest part about making the Best Guacamole You’ve Ever Tasted is choosing the right avocados. It really comes down to two questions—ones you might not normally think to ask yourself: Are you planning on making guac today or in a few days? What happens when you gently squeeze the avocado? If you’re […]
Fudgy Brownie Showdown: Nutella Swirl Vs. Peanut Butter Cup
Brownies are the perfect long day, my-brain-is-fried-so-please-don’t-talk-to-me treat. You can pretty much make them on autopilot, and whether you spring for a boxed mix or make them from scratch, there’s hardly any legwork and the payoff is HUGE. The best part, though? Brownies are like pancakes: they’re begging for mix-ins! They make things that much […]
Fresh, Homemade Pasta is Easier to Make Than You Think
By Nick Mustakas Making homemade pasta can be daunting and seem like something for those big restaurants or Food Network Chefs but everyone can make it. You just need a few supplies and ingredients and then you’re all set! Here are the supplies you need: KitchenAid Stand Mixer (You’ll also need the Flat Beater and […]
Date Night Recipes: Cheesy Gorgonzola Bread
Any time I make a recipe that requires a spice, cheese or other ingredient I don’t normally buy, two things run through my head: First, can I get away without using it (or subbing in something else)? Second, what else can I make with this ingredient? For the gorgonzola-crusted steaks that kicked off our Date […]
Date Night Recipes: Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts have a completely undeserved reputation as the classic “gross” vegetable all humans should avoid. It’s right up there with lima beans and Durian fruit, but it shouldn’t be that way. At least not if you roast them in the oven. Fresh or steam-in-bag Brussels sprouts tend to be best to use—a lot of […]