Saturday, February 15, 2020

Banish Boring Banana Bread with These 9 Easy-to-Make Stuffed Versions

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Banana bread may very well be one of the greatest and most versatile gifts ever to be bestowed upon us by the food gods. It’s perfect for breakfast, a guaranteed hit at brunch, and great with a cup of coffee or tea for dessert. Whenever I buy bananas, I personally like to set a couple aside to get extra ripe and ready to be baked into a bread. Recently, I was looking online for different kinds of banana bread (you know, just to spice it up a little), and I came across different kinds of fillings you can bake right into the middle of your favorite banana bread. While it seems like a tricky dish to master, making a stuffed banana bread is actually really simple with these recipes!

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1. Cheesecake-Filled Banana Bread


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Cheesecake-filled banana bread banana bread has quickly become very popular among my family and friends, and it’s my favorite banana bread recipe I’ve tried (so far). While it takes a long time to bake, prepping and assembling the batter for both the bread and the cheesecake is so quick and easy. And a quick tip about this recipe: if you’re not a cheesecake fan, add a little under 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter and bake for 40 minutes for a gooey, chocolatey banana bread! Get the Cheesecake-Filled Banana Bread recipe.

(This Cinnamon Swirl Cream Cheese Banana Bread recipe is similar, but the cinnamon and walnuts on top of the layer of cream cheese really add something special.) Hint: If you like strawberries, try substituting strawberry cream cheese for an added flavor.

2. Peanut Butter and Strawberry Banana Bread


I mean, it’s got strawberries and bananas in it, so this is healthy, right? This banana bread is stuffed with a layer of peanut butter, but drizzle some extra peanut butter and some walnuts on top for good measure. And, bonus points, this banana bread is vegan! Get the Peanut Butter and Strawberry Banana Bread recipe.

3. Nutella-Stuffed Banana Bread

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Now THIS is the stuff dreams are made of. With Nutella in the middle and roasted bananas in the batter, this banana bread really hits it right out of the park. Try your best not to eat it all in one sitting, although no one would really blame you if you did. Get our Nutella-Stuffed Banana Bread recipe. (Or try this Molten Chocolate Banana Bread recipe.)

4. Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread


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Who doesn’t love a pinch of cinnamon in their banana bread? This version is even better because there’s a distinct cinnamon ribbon running through the moist bread (you make it by mixing cinnamon with nutmeg, brown sugar, and butter, and sprinkling clumps of it between layers of batter). Get the Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread recipe.

5. Berry Banana Bread


This may look like a regular banana bread, but cut into it and you’ll find it’s filled with fresh blueberries and raspberries. As an added bonus, this recipe comes with a separate recipe for an easy-to-make cream cheese frosting! Get the Berry Banana Bread recipe.

6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread


One time I tried a banana Reese’s, and I actually really liked it. I imagine this is the banana bread version of that. What I’m especially excited about in this recipe is that the banana bread isn’t just stuffed with chocolate chips (and peanut butter); the ENTIRE bread is chocolate. Sign me right up. Get the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe.

7. Blueberry Chia Jam Stuffed Oatmeal Banana Bread


Berry-filled banana bread meets jelly doughnut in a Banana Strawberry Jam Loaf recipe that calls for a thin layer of strawberry jam right in the middle. But if you want to get a little healthier (and eat way more jam), this oatmeal banana bread with a thick middle of blueberry chia seed jam feels like a very classy option that you’d probably enjoy with a cup of tea. Get the Blueberry Chia Jam Stuffed Oatmeal Banana Bread recipe.

8. Banana Bread with Salted Caramel Center

I’ve said it once already, but I’ll say it again: caramel and bananas together are an amazing and underrated combination. And I am seriously a sucker for salted caramel ANYTHING. So I cannot wait to try this banana bread with salted caramel right in the middle. Get the Banana Bread with Salted Caramel Center recipe.

9. Pineapple Banana Bread

Who knew banana bread could be tropical? Filled with fresh diced pineapple, this banana bread is a perfect light dessert for your summer barbecues. Make sure to have a piña colada for me! Get the Pineapple Banana Bread recipe.

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The Best New Orleans Food to Order Online for Mardi Gras

Whether you’re looking to host an authentic Mardi Gras party or just want to eat like you’re in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday (or any Tuesday), we rounded up the best New Orleans food online that you can have delivered.

New Orleans is one of the world’s great food cities so it’s no surprise that its signature celebration, Mardis Gras—also known as Fat Tuesday—is punctuated by lots and lots of good eats. 

WTD?What Is the Difference Between Creole and Cajun Food?Cajun and Creole cooking has a long history in the city and spawned a wide range of influential dishes but a few, like the King Cake, gumbo, jambalaya, and muffuletta sandwiches, have broken through to help define the Crescent City’s transcendent cuisine and the big bash it holds each spring to mark the beginning of Lent. 

If you’re hoping to have yourself a Fat Tuesday party but are short on time or know-how, you’re in luck; through the magic of the internet and fast, efficient shipping you can get many of those authentic New Orleans foods (many of them made in New Orleans) delivered.

Oh, and since you’re trying to recreate a New Orleans atmosphere at said Mardis Gras party, you’re probably going to need booze. Actually, let me rephrase. You’re definitely going to need some booze. Lots of it, and there are some great NOLA-specific options to be had like sazerac cocktails, local beers, and a sparkling wine that just happens to be the official bubbly of the world’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration. 

Related Reading: Forget Bourbon Street: The Real Party Is on Frenchmen

So break out the beads, put the kids to bed, and order up some of our top picks for the best Mardi Gras food, ingredients, and classic New Orleans booze to buy online and have delivered for your Fat Tuesday fête.

Muffuletta Sandwiches, $109 on Goldbelly

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It might sound odd to order a sandwich over the internet but the one exception is for authentic muffulettas from New Orleans’ iconic Central Grocery. The longstanding deli and restaurant is the place to get New Orlean’s signature sammy, and according to reviews, these will arrive safe and fresh-tasting via next day shipping. This order feeds roughly 6-8 people but there are bigger sizes available depending on the size of your event.Buy Now

Italian Olive Salad, $17.31 on Amazon

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And if you’re planning to make your own muffulettas you’ll need some Italian good olive spread. You can get it directly from Central Grocery via Amazon for bonus authenticity points.

Crawfish Boil, $69.99 on Louisiana Crawfish Co.

Louisiana Crawfish Co.

There are few things more Mardis Gras (and New Orleans) than a crawfish boil but you gotta have the right seasoning to make it work. Louisiana Crawfish Co. sends everything: the creole seasoning, the seafood boil mix and live (yes, live) crawfish. Buy Now

Gumbo File Powder (2-Pack), $4.08 on Walmart

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Gumbo is one of the anchor foods of New Orleans cuisine. A savory stew unique to the region and one you’d be smart to make at home to celebrate Mardis Gras. A good gumbo hinges on having the right spice and that includes file powder, made from dried sassafras root. File powder may not be available in your local grocery store but you can pick up two jars for just $4 and have it delivered in plenty of time.Buy Now

Andouille Sausage, $8.99 on D’Artagnan

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And I know you wouldn’t make gumbo without andouille sausage. This one from artisan purveyor D’artagnan is made from heritage-breed pork humanely raised and smoked over real hardwood.Buy Now

Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, $4.99 on World Market

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Let me start by saying this is no way an endorsement of slappin’ ya mama but you should slap a few liberal sprinkles of this Cajun/Creole seasoning into your jambalaya for some authentic New Orleans spice. This simple mix of salt, garlic, and both red and black pepper should go in the pot and then out on the table for anyone looking for some extra pop. Buy Now

Gambino’s King Cake, $44 on Goldbelly

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If you’re throwing a Mardis Gras bash you best have a King Cake and specialty online purveyor Goldbelly has a selection of them made in famous New Orleans bakeries like Gambino’s. As tradition goes, whoever finds the plastic baby toy baked inside has to host next year’s bash so slice it up and hope for the best.Buy Now

Assorted Pralines, $39 on Goldelly

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King Cake may get most of the attention on Mardis Gras but pralines are New Orleans’ most famous signature dessert. Just ask Aunt Sally who’s been making these roasted nuts coated with sugar, cream, and vanilla for over 70 years. Get you an assorted box that includes classic, banana’s foster, and café au lait flavors delivered straight from Decatur street to you.Buy Now

Moon Pies (pack of 6), $8.75 on Amazon

Mardi Gras MoonPie

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Speaking of desserts, you may not have known (unless you’ve been to Mardis Gras) but MoonPies are often hurled at revelers along the Mardis Gras parade route. Read more about how all that got started here, but whatever you do be sure to have some on hand for your own Fat Tuesday party.Buy Now

Abita Purple Haze, from $9.99 on Drizly

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Abita is the most popular New Orleans brewery and Purple Haze is the best beer they make (in this guy’s opinion). A not-too-fruity pilsner made with real raspberries and the perfect brew to wash down a spicy gumbo. Buy Now

Faire La Fête Brut, from $10.99 at Vivino

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This sparkling wine made in Limoux, France has deep Mardis Gras roots dating back to January-March Carnaval de Limoux, which started in the 16th century making it the longest-running Mardi Gras festival in the world. The name itself translates to “have a party” and we’ll gladly oblige, especially since this affordable brut sparkling wine gets high marks from critics.Buy Now

Sazerac Rye, from $32.99 on Drizly

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Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans (no, really, they passed it into law about ten years ago) and that means they’re consumed en masse around Mardis Gras. See a recipe for the simple sazerac recipe here, and make sure to have them flowing at your Fat Tuesday fête.Buy Now

Herbsaint, $24 on Drizly

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Speaking of sazeracs, you’ll need absinthe to complete the drink. While real absinthe is trickier to find in most states, herbsaint is a viable alternative with plenty of herbal anise flavor to nail the recipe. Traditional dictates that the glass be sprayed with absinthe or Herbsaint before the rest of the ingredients go in, so snag this handy bar spray bottle from Amazon while you’re at it.Buy Now



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Cooking for Two: Loaf Pan Lasagna

This small-batch weeknight lasagna comfortably serves two and is ready in half the time as a larger batch. Loaf Pan Lasagna is layered with chunky pieces of sausage and rustic-but-quick tomato sauce.

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What’s for Dinner? 5 Meals to Beat the Winter Blues

When the doldrums of winter drag on it’s best to mix up your meal plan with a balance of comfort food classics like hanger steak with lighter meals like salmon to remind you summer isn't too far off.

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A Bite Size Guide to Austin, Texas

Planning a trip to Austin, Texas? Here’s where to eat, drink, and stay, and what to see and do.

In the middle of Texas sits a neon blue oasis fluent to a litany of desires. Whether it’s delicious food, nature, or dancing, Austin ebbs and flows with an array of easily accessible, oftentimes historical, always singular options. The city possesses a rich history that stubborn locals refuse to forget and those passing through are constantly attempting to unearth. Despite its recent boom in popularity as a bachelorette location and tech hub, Austin remains a foodie and music lover’s paradise. From delicious Tex-Mex, to vibrant spots for honky-tonk and two-step, Austin’s charm extends from the bats flying over the South Congress Bridge to the fresh aquifer water deep underground. If you happen to have a few days in Austin, TX and plan on seeing, doing, and eating as many amazing things as possible, here are a few-not-to-be-missed places to check out.

Related Reading: A Bite-Size Stop in Nashville, Tennessee

Where to Eat and Drink

Maria’s Taco Xpress


If there’s a food that epitomizes Austin, it’s breakfast tacos: a bunch of great ingredients—egg, bean, cheese, bacon, and chorizo—all wrapped up together in a warm tortilla. And while there is no shortage of fantastic breakfast taco spots in Austin (shout out to Juan-In-A-Million, Rosita’s Al Pastor, Tacodeli, and Torchy’s), Maria’s takes the cake for having a story that defines the state of Austin today.

Due to drastically increasing property taxes, Maria’s almost sold the space in 2017. The community rallied around them, they rebounded, but they are up for sale again as of writing this article. It’s a problem Austin has seen before: The institutions that built the tight-knit communities Austin is known for are frequently forced out, as the neighborhood becomes increasingly popular. There is solace to be found in supporting this local institution.  Unwrap some egg and chorizo tacos from their foil amidst the outstretched arms of the jumbo statue of Austin’s taco queen herself, owner Maria Corbalan.

Matt’s El Rancho


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Even if you’re lactose-intolerant, the Bob Armstrong Dip at Matt’s El Rancho is still worth it. The classic queso with an Austin twist is inimitable, and not for lack of trying. Matt’s opened their doors in 1952 and generations of Austinites have poured through to indulge in sizzling platters of fajitas and ice-cold pitchers of margaritas. The Mexican Martini, which comes in a shaker with the tequila of your choosing, might best the margaritas here, but you can’t go wrong with either.

Related Reading: 11 Tequila Cocktails That Go Beyond the Margarita

Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ


Chances are you’ve already heard about Franklin’s (if you haven’t, you should go there too!) And while Austin’s BBQ is some of the best you’ll get in the south, my favorite way to experience it is in true Austin fashion: rolled up in a taco. That’s right, at Valentina’s they serve Pulled Pollo, Beef Brisket, and Carnitas tacos in fresh-made flour tortillas. Lather some BBQ sauce on them and smell the cedar smoke flow from the truck nearby. Yes, this is what heaven tastes and smells like.

P.S. Heaven also has breakfast tacos until 11 a.m.

Related Reading: 11 Things to Do with BBQ Brisket Leftovers

Bouldin Creek Café


If you’re vegan, or have heartburn from too many breakfast tacos and too much BBQ, head to Bouldin Creek Café. Swing open the sticker-covered door to find a punk-rock vegan establishment that’s the kind of vegan that doesn’t mention its vegan-ness every five seconds. A pro-order is The Slacker’s Banquet, a classic Austin staple that’s a mash-up of smoky red and black organic beans on a bed of forbidden black rice (definitely add the house-made vegan cornbread for $1.25 extra). If you’re in the mood for tamales, get the Farmer’s Plate. It comes with three grilled sweet potato and pecan tamales, avocado mash, warm tortillas, and house made salsa. Wash it all down with a Thai Take Off, a signature drink with espresso and condensed milk served over ice, and take a walk around the block. Who knows, you might run into someone famous…

Related Reading: 12 Easy Ways to Eat a More Plant-Based Diet

Amy’s Ice Creams


Amy’s has over 350 rotating flavors but renowned Mexican Vanilla and Belgian Chocolate are a can’t-miss. You can always create a mash-up and invent your own flavor with any amount of mix-ins. But what really makes Amy’s special is that they’ll toss you a scoop across the street. I put this to the test last time I went and while the ice cream only made it ¾ of the way across, it made the (remade) ice cream I had that much sweeter. They’ll also throw it into the air and behind their back, if you prefer not to go outside.

Radio Coffee and Beer


If you’re looking for a good place to sit outside and pet dogs or stare at babies, Radio might be the perfect spot for you. If you just want to drink beer (or coffee!) and listen to bluegrass, even better. The sprawling patio is scattered with picnic tables and twinkle lights, but before you sit and relax, head inside and grab a coffee or a beer from their rotating tap list. At night, live music floods the patio, sometimes trivia takes center stage, but breakfast tacos always abound. Veracruz, the taco truck outside, is perfect for an early morning migas taco with your coffee, or if you work up an appetite square dancing under the stars, opt for the chicken mole. I’m normally a fan of flour tortillas, but their handmade corn tortillas are the stuff of legend.

What to See and Do

Make A Splash At Barton Springs


At first glance, Barton Springs is a public pool. But when you dive in, you’ll feel the same chills that ran down generations of Austinites’ spines—from state legislators to free-spirited, topless sunbathers in the ‘70s, to those still hanging around to this day. The pool is fed from underground springs that keep the temperature at 68-70 degrees, perfect to cool off in during the dog days of summer, and not too terrible during an Austin winter. The pool is also a federally protected habitat to the Barton Springs Salamander. There’s no alcohol allowed but then again, you don’t need it.

Related Reading: 11 Perfect Treats for All-Day Poolside Grazing

Shop South Congress


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“South Congress is changing,” said every Austinite, ever. While a few homespun stores still remain—head to famous Allen’s Boots for cowboy boots, South Congress Books for vintage books, Tesoros Trading for funky home-goods, Parts & Labour for handmade art, jewelry, and t-shirts from Texas-only artists, and Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds for a packed to the brim costume store—they’re not wrong. Many of the unique artisanal places have closed, replaced with the Madewell’s and the Warby Parker’s of the world. The famous “I Love You So Much” mural is here, right around the corner from Jo’s Coffee, which slings delicious iced turbos and is a great spot to sit and watch people up and down the avenue.

Climb In The Greenbelt


Just eight minutes from downtown is Barton’s Creek, a lush greenspace filled with limestone rock (and sometimes water). Join Rock-About or Austin Ascents and learn how to rock-climb just minutes from wherever you’re staying. The natural land surrounding Austin is what makes it unique, and what better way to experience it than by sending some routes.

Where to Stay 

Hotel Saint Cecilia


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Named after the patron saint of music, Hotel Saint Cecilia is the Chateau Marmont of Austin. The outdoor, 50 foot, always-open pool is lit by a fabulous neon SOUL sign, and each of the rooms—there are five suites in the Victorian house, three studios, and six poolside bungalows—comes equipped with a minibar stocked with local delicacies, a record player, and a Geneva sound-system. Check out a vintage LP from the lending library and sit on your very own Turkish rug as night turns into day, and day into night at this absolute gem.

Related Reading: Six Places to Travel for Healthy Getaways

Austin Motel


If you’re looking for something a little less luxe, but still far-out, check out the Austin Motel on South Congress. It’s not a hotel, it’s a motel, but it’s the best motel you’ll ever stay in. Pull-in past the iconic (and phallic) retro neon sign, and find the façade of a 1930s era white stucco motel. The rooms are a blend of retro and minimalist. Sometimes minimalist to a fault (they don’t have closets), but still charming and true to the 1938 building. The walls are lined with Rolling Stone lips wallpaper, the room is filled with bright colors, and there’s a kidney bean shaped pool. They have bingo on Mondays, if you want to immerse yourself further in the era.

The LINE


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The LINE, totaling 428 rooms, may seem gargantuan in comparison to the first two hotels, but it still feels intimate and homey. The building used to be a jazz recording studio, and that feel lives on. The hotel restaurant, the Arlo Grey, is run by Top Chef winner Kirsten Kish and is a can’t-miss, as is Dean’s One Trick Pony, which serves up food, booze (they have a frozen Aperol Pink Lemonade Cocktail known as the Pink Pony), and has free shuffleboard and billiards. The only problem is, you might not want to leave the hotel.

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