One of the reasons I love blogging is that I learn so many things from my readers. And the questions I receive always challenge me to create better and easier recipes. A while ago I received a request to develop an easier oxtail soup recipe. I had published my mom’s oxtail soup recipe a long time ago. I read the recipe again when I received the request. Oh my, the cooking process for that dish does look super complicated in retrospect....

Updated November 17, 2019 Caleb’s birthday was on Saturday and we had a great time celebrating. We went bowling, had pizza for dinner, and enjoyed lots of cake! Our friend made him a special cake for his birthday and he loved blowing out the candles. He insisted on wearing a birthday hat too:) On Sunday, we kept the celebration going by eating more cake. I made Caleb a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Cake....

This salad. You guys, there are almost no words. Crunchy, creamy, a little spicy and all kinds of fresh. Man, it’s just too good to be true. I realised the other day that there are so many dishes I cook regularly that never get their moment in the spotlight on the blog. They are often super simple things that I just throw together but feel are too “everyday” for the blog....

Updated March 26, 2019 We are always trying to come up with quick and easy dinner recipes. We love sitting down at the dinner table as a family, but sometimes it is hard. We are busy and we know you all are too! That is why we like to have some ” go to” dinner recipes up our sleeves that take less than 30 minutes to make. Our new favorite quick and easy recipe is Cheese Ravioli with Lemon Basil Butter Sauce....

Updated March 26, 2019 It’s a cheesy week on Two Peas and Their Pod! On Monday, we shared a sweet grilled cheese recipe, Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Brie Grilled Cheese. Today we are sharing a savory grilled cheese sandwich, Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese. Fasten your seat belts and get ready for a cheesy ride! This recipe comes from the cookbook, Bountiful, written and photographed by our dear friends Todd Porter and Diane Cu (White on Rice Couple)....

Updated March 26, 2019 I have a new obsession, ice cream pies. I have always been obsessed with ice cream, but in pie form? It’s my new thing. Do I dare say that ice cream pies are better than plain old ice cream? Yes, I am saying it, way better. Two desserts in one, of course it is better! This obsession started with my Twix Ice Cream Pie. I instantly fell in love and now I can’t stop....

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I rarely bake dessert. I love cookies and cakes just like you do, but I find the task so intimidating that I often leave it to professional bakers. There are exceptional occasions, though. When I saw those Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies made by I am a food blog, I started to dream about them. Stephanie, the talented lady behind the blog, is my idol....

Ingredients needed Sea scallops. I used frozen, cleaned scallops but of course fresh scallops will be so much better. Caper sauce: Capers, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, chives, garlic, red chilli or chilli flakes/red pepper flakes (optional), salt and black pepper. You can use either brined capers or salt-packed capers. If using salt-packed capers, be sure to give them a good rinse to get rid of any excess salt. Other fresh herbs like basil or cilantro/coriander can also be used....

Sichuan Shrimp: Intensely Enjoyable Food from Sichuan province is such a treat if you’re into bold flavors. The aromatics that go into Sichuan dishes always have me salivating. The chile peppers, tingly peppercorns, and fermented umami bomb of doubanjiang combine for a zesty and irresistible experience. This simple Sichuan shrimp stir fry gives you all that flavor in an easy-to-make way. Ingredients Making authentic tasting Sichuan shrimp stir fry requires a few special ingredients....

With over 92% water content, bottle gourd, a.k.a sorrakai, is a great option to prepare a curry in less than 30 minutes. My vegan version of this bottle gourd recipe uses cashews, coconut, and other masala ingredients that give a distinct flavor. I agree to be sent email. With several names across Indian cuisine, this kurma recipe can seem a little daunting at first, but the best part about the curry is that it uses simple ingredients that are very common in a kitchen pantry....

I know, I sound crazy. Who on God’s green earth craves spaghetti squash?! Real spaghetti, maybe. Squashy wannabe spaghetti, hellz nah. Well it all started with a can of fire roasted tomatoes. Blame in on the tomaters. The rest is heeeestory! Remember that one time when everyone was in a low-carb-paleo-grain-free-gluten-hating phase? Oh ya, that’s right now. Spaghetti squash is TRENDING. Let me begin by confessing that I never eat spaghetti squash....

Published on March 25, 2024 Spinach Artichoke Chicken- juicy chicken breasts with a rich and creamy spinach artichoke sauce. This easy 30 minute chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or a salad. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are nestled in a rich and creamy spinach artichoke sauce. This easy chicken dinner is easy to make and a family favorite! Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up all of that delicious sauce....

There are a few desserts I always swoon over. Crème brûlée, Tiramisu, Apple tarte tatin and Baklava. These are the desserts I will order, no matter how much I’ve already eaten. They are classics and when done right, are the most delicious things you will ever eat. I made these sticky baklava rolls a while ago when I had a serious craving for cinnamon rolls. I wanted sticky, sweet, cinnamony goodness all wrapped up in a soft doughy bun....

This stir fried bok choy with tofu puffs is one of my favorite veggie dishes. I ate it growing up in China and have continuously cooked it as part of the dinner rotation now, living in the US. Whenever my mom would serve this dish during dinner, I’d get very excited. The dish is super simple, yet strangely satisfying. The porous tofu puffs soak up all the great flavor and have a meaty texture....

Ingredients The highlight of this recipe is undoubtedly the Chantilly cream and macerated strawberries. The cake is really just a vehicle. I have made this with my hot milk oil vanilla bean cake recipe but also with a box cake mix. If you have a really great vanilla cake mix that you enjoy using, feel free to substitute it here instead of baking from scratch. For the vanilla bean cake...

Updated August 13, 2019 Have you busted out your grill yet? It is time people! Grilling season is here! Josh made his favorite Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken this week and that means summer is here! Josh makes this chicken every summer and it is always a hit! If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipe that is loaded with flavor, you have to try Josh’s Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken....

Tang Yuan is one of those traditional desserts that we do actually cook at home. Unlike most of the Chinese pastries that involve complicated prep time and require an oven, a device that most home cooks do not own, the sweet rice balls are quite practical to make. Tang Yuan, or sweet rice balls, or sweet rice dumplings, is an important festival food that represents family reunions and happiness. It is usually served during the Lantern Festival (元宵节), celebrated on the 15th day after Chinese New Year (lunar calendar)....

Published on June 11, 2024 Our Top Picks: Reviews of The Best Picnic Baskets 1. Best Overall: HappyPicnic Wicker Picnic Basket Set This picnic basket is perfection! It comes with everything you could need for a yummy meal on the go: a waterproof blanket, plates, cutlery, wine glasses, and cloth napkins. Everything has its own place inside this cute wicker basket, so you won’t wind up with a mess of accessories inside the basket every time you open it....

Updated November 13, 2011 I love baking anytime of the year, but I go cookie crazy in December. I love baking up a storm and sharing my cookies with everyone. I picked out my top 12 Christmas cookies to share with you today. I hope you find a few recipes to bake for your loved ones-or go nuts like me and bake them all:) If you have a favorite Christmas cookie-please share the recipe....