The Independent - Features

03/23/2020

Looking for budget-friendly and easy recipes while you are at home? We've put together a great package of ideas, recipes and tips to make the most of your budget and your time. Check out these soup recipes and more on The Independent's website.

With just a few staples on hand, you can choose any of these three budget-friendly soups, customize with other additions, and still have supper on the table in 40 minutes

03/16/2020

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03/16/2020

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02/13/2020

Macarons are like froufrou Oreos, bringing together textures that are crunchy, creamy, chewy and marshmallowy. Plus, they’re pretty.

https://www.theindependent.com/life/food/making-macarons-needn-t-be-intimidating-patience-is-your-friend/article_d374bfb2-4d2a-11ea-a7de-3b5f0e4bcc4b.html

Psst. Wanna know a secret? Macarons aren’t as hard to make as some would have us believe.

02/13/2020

Valentine cookies a family favorite for generations.

https://www.theindependent.com/life/food/valentine-s-day-cookie-melting-hearts-for-a-half-century/article_7d77c230-4d2a-11ea-8cd3-cb33ecb1f137.html

Many of us have some sort of Valentine’s Day tradition, whether it’s something as elaborate as making dinner reservations at a fancy restaurant, or as simple as telling your sweetie