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Learn how to boil shrimp perfectly every time with my simple step-by-step guide featuring tender, juicy results. It’s ideal for shrimp cocktail or any seafood recipe that calls for cooked shrimp! Turns out, boiled shrimp is super simple and satisfying, with sweet, briny flesh and a tender, delicate texture. The most popular way to use boiled shrimp is for shrimp cocktail , but I use it for other recipes too. The advantage of boiling is that the shrimp keeps well at room temperature, making it perfect to sit out on a platter while entertaining. How to boil shrimp? Here’s the method I’ve used countless times for parties, salads, and quick weeknight meals, and it’s become one of my favorite reliable techniques. Why Boil Shrimp? I often make Grilled Shrimp  and  Sauteed Shrimp  because they’re so simple and delicious, great for serving with rice or side dishes. But boiled shrimp has distinct advantages, too. First of all, it’s super simple and totally hands...

This homemade cranberry sauce recipe with orange juice is so fast and easy, you won’t need canned sauce again! It’s the perfect side dish for any holiday feast. It’s taken too many years for me to realize this, but I finally know the truth. Cranberry sauce is beyond easy to make homemade. Turns out, all you need is a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to make this side dish. There’s really no need for canned! This easy fresh cranberry sauce recipe with orange juice comes together quickly with the flavors of brown sugar, orange, and cinnamon. It’s so simple, I’ve vowed I’m never buying canned again. Ingredients in Cranberry Orange Sauce There are only a few recipes I can think of that are easier than homemade cranberry sauce. How did I go so long without this knowledge? It simply involves combining a few ingredients and simmering until a thick sauce forms. Everyone around the table will be impressed by your cooking prowess (and you don’t need to share your secrets!). F...

This sparkling apple cider mocktail combines fresh apple cider, ginger beer, and mint with a cinnamon sugar rim for a winter and fall drink that’s great for parties or holidays. Ready in just 5 minutes! As a cocktail expert, I’ve started to lean towards mocktail recipes for parties: because I’ve found 0 proof drinks can be just as delicious as their cocktail counterparts! Plus they’re lighter and they work for everyone. This apple cider mocktail is everything I love about cozy winter and fall drinks without the alcohol. It takes literally 5 minutes to pull together, and every time I serve it, someone asks for the recipe. The cinnamon sugar rim alone is worth making this! It’s great as a holiday drink or Thanksgiving mocktail, or anytime you need a fun drink idea. Why This Apple Cider Mocktail Works I can’t take the credit for this apple cider mocktail: my husband Alex actually created this recipe! He had the idea for the secret ingredient: apple cider vinegar, just li...