If you are out of production, this will be the best, easy and healthy choice. All you need is toor dal or moong dal and a few other common ingredients. Both the dal choices are equally tasty and healthy. The best part is that you do not need any curry powder for this recipe! It goes well with rice or even as a soup! I agree to be sent email....

This Hokkien noodles recipe creates a super rich and fragrant one-pan meal that contains tender chicken bites, crisp veggies, and tender noodles. Learn how to make these easy restaurant-style fried noodles without a wok! Even though I’m an omnivore and I love food from many different cultures, I constantly crave comforting homemade Chinese food. When I was in school and even later on, when I started working, my mom diligently packed freshly lunches for me every day....

What is XO sauce XO sauce is a very interesting creation, considering China’s culinary history goes back thousands of years. This sauce hails from the 1980s when it was created from chopped dried seafood to complement Cantonese cuisine. A staple in Hong Kong and the southern mainland regions like Guangdong, the ‘XO’ is a nod to the ‘extra old’ denotation used for cognac. However, there is no cognac used in the making of XO sauce....

This incredibly flavorsome chicken is maybe the best roast chicken recipe I have tried. Definitely in the top 3. It’s so aromatic and juicy and the skin is something to fight over. I love making this roast chicken when I have guests coming over because it takes very little effort and delivers big on flavor. Served with my easy flatbread, a quick yogurt raita and a refreshing cucumber and red onion salad, it becomes a casual feast....

Who would’ve thought we’d get married at home during a global pandemic? Can’t wait to tell our grandkids about this one! We cancelled our wedding two weeks earlier, on March 14th. It was a couple days before COVID-19 escalated and the government mandated no further public gatherings. It was one of the most heartbreaking decisions we’d ever made, especially since we made it when we still had a choice. Ultimately, we knew we couldn’t risk the health of the people we loved most....

Updated March 26, 2019 Blackberries have always been my favorite berry. I used to pick gallons and gallons of blackberries every summer when I was in grade school. We were lucky that our property was surrounded by wild blackberries. I miss the days of blackberry picking. We had fun and our kitchen was overflowing with blackberries during the summer months. I still love blackberries, but hate paying an arm and leg for them:) I recently splurged and bought blackberries at the store so I could make Lemon Ricotta Blackberry Muffins....

Updated April 09, 2020 Our friend brought us a huge bag of zucchini from her garden and I have been making zucchini everything. Tis the season! I’ve made: zucchini nachos zucchini cookies zucchini noodles zucchini bread zucchini pancakes zucchini cake I’ve also been stirring extra shredded zucchini into my favorite marinara sauce. The boys don’t even know it’s there. And of course I’ve been making loaves of Classic Zucchini Bread and Chocolate Zucchini Bread....

Updated March 26, 2019 It is getting hot outside and that means it’s time to cool down with frozen desserts. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato-sign me up for them all! I love a good frozen treat. My blogging friend, Susan, just came out with a book-The Everything Ice Cream, Gelato, and Frozen Desserts Cookbook and I am so excited to try all of the recipes. Over the weekend I made the Lime and Coconut Ice Cream and it is fabulous!...

Published on May 20, 2022 Magic Cookies- if you like magic cookie bars (7 layer bars) you are going to love these cookies! They are filled with graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and pecans. Since I am a cookie monster and love baking all kinds of cookies, I decided to use all of the same ingredients to make Magic Cookies! The cookies are filled with graham crackers, coconut, pecans, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips....

Ingredients needed Carrots. I used whole baby carrots but you could use large carrots and slice them into chunks too. Butter. Maple syrup. Brown sugar. Fresh thyme. Other fresh herbs like rosemary also works well with carrots. Salt. I didn’t add black pepper but you are welcome to. How to make maple glazed carrots This recipe couldn’t be easier and only requires a large frying pan or skillet. Peel the carrots then add to the pan then pour in 3 cups of water....

Easy salads that can be made ahead of time is a staple for me during the warmer months when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. This salad marinated in a delicious lemon marinade is the perfect salad to prep ahead as it can be made up to a day in advance. The zucchini absorbs all the lemony, garlicky marinade and is delicious served with toasted pine nuts, finely chopped chili and cubes of creamy feta cheese....

Published on December 19, 2023 Mexican Wedding Cookies (snowballs) are buttery pecan cookies rolled in confectioners sugar. They are a classic Christmas cookie, add them to your holiday baking list this year. Snowballs Russian tea cakes Pecan balls Sand Tarts Mexican wedding cakes Southern pecan butterballs What do you call them? I call them Mexican Wedding Cookies because that is what my family calls them. To be honest though, when I was little I didn’t really like them....

Mom’s best braised duck leg is a traditional family cooked dish. The moist and tender duck is cooked in a rich, savory broth with fresh herbs. It’s comforting and soothing. Packed with high quality protein and low in calories, the braised duck is perfect as a main dish for dinner. My grandma was a big foodie and she really loved cooking. Among all the delicious foods she cooked, she was especially good at making braised meat and poultry, as well as all sorts of dumplings, buns and potstickers....

Fried rice is one of my favorite things to make whenever I’m busy and need to put something together quickly. I’ve shared some super easy fried rice recipes, such as 10-minute Egg Fried Rice, Pork Fried Rice, Soy Sauce Fried Rice, and Vegetable Fried Rice. These recipes turn your stale leftover rice into a delightful side dish or light main in no time. Now that the weather is cooling off, you might start to see more mushroom varieties popping up in the grocery store or farmer’s market....

New Year’s Eve Appetizers This selection of appetizers are perfect as a delicious start to your feast but work just as well served as finger foods for a cocktail party. Main dishes for New Year’s Eve From decadent Mac and cheese to juicy beef tenderloin, these New Year’s mains are all showstoppers. Dessert recipes Every feast needs a decadent finish and these recipes are the perfect way to ring in the new year....

You’re eight years old, sitting in the cafeteria at school, about to open your lunch box. The “lunch monitors” have finally gotten off their high horses. That is, they’ve finally stopped telling you to be quiet in the hallway, acting like their job is ten times more important than it is. You open your lunchbox, and next to the salami sandwich, pretzels, kiwi and a cookie, is a box of raisins....

Published on April 14, 2021 Oatmeal Scotchies-soft and chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with sweet butterscotch chips. These cookies are a family favorite and I think your family will love them too! I love a good oatmeal cookie. They have always been one of my favorites and I didn’t think they could get any better until I met Oatmeal Scotchies. My dad is a HUGE butterscotch fan and he introduced me to these cookies when I was little....

Updated March 26, 2019 One of my all time favorite snacks is apple slices dipped in peanut butter. I usually have an apple with peanut butter every afternoon. I never get tired of this classic snack. I decided to transform my favorite snack into a dessert by making Peanut Butter Apple Bars. I think I may have a new favorite snack now, because these bars are delicious! They may not be as healthy, but definitely worth splurging on once in awhile....

What is Portuguese egg tart Portuguese egg tart, also known as “Pastel de Nata,” features a layered and flaky crust made from puff pastry, filled with a rich creamy custard. The top is often caramelized, giving it a slightly burnt appearance and a rich flavor. These delightful tarts were first introduced by the Portuguese in Macau in the late 20th century. Since then, they have become one of the most popular pastries in China....

There is something exceptionally satisfying about sitting down with a deep bowl of creamy soup and a piece of crusty bread. Cooler months always have me excited at the possibility of having soup multiple times a week. This creamy, very easy potato leek soup is one I make often. It’s creamy, gentle flavors are perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. If you want to amp up the flavors, feel free to add more mustard and even ingredients like smoked paprika, chilli flakes and mature cheddar cheese which is a perfect match to cream and potatoes....