Updated June 02, 2020 Today, we are sharing a super simple recipe for Spinach Basil Pesto. This nut-free pesto recipe is a summer favorite when the garden basil is out of control. You all need to add it to your must make list. This pesto can be made in 5 minutes and goes well with just about everything-pasta, salads, vegetables, chicken, fish, potatoes, soups, gnocchi, and it’s so good on sandwiches....

Published on December 01, 2023 Sprtiz Cookies- this classic Christmas cookie uses a cookie press to create buttery, tender cookies that are festive, fun, and delicious! Choose your favorite shape, decorate with sprinkles, and add to your holiday cookie platter. I also love including Spritz Cookies. They are classic Christmas cookie! The cookies are buttery, tender cookies that melt in your mouth. The flavors are simple but SO good! This spritz cookie recipe is easy to make, you just need a cookie press....

Stir-fried snow peas and water chestnuts is one of my favorite spring vegetable dishes. It’s colorful, with vibrant green, orange and white. It’s sweet, like the fragrance of newly blossomed flowers. It’s crispy, like the warm wind that touches my face. The other great thing about this dish is that it’s super easy to prepare and cook. Don’t believe me? Check out the video above and you’ll know I’m right....

Updated March 26, 2019 Happy 4th of July! We hope you are all enjoying the holiday with good food, family, friends, and fun. We are still having a great time in Illinois. We are going to swim and play tennis all day and have a BBQ tonight. Sorbet is one of my favorite summer desserts. It is simple to make and so refreshing. I recently made a batch of Strawberry Basil Sorbet and oh my-it is fabulous!...

Published on August 30, 2024 Sweet & Salty Puppy Chow- Chex cereal, pretzels, mini peanut butter sandwich crackers are coated in a mixture of melted chocolate and peanut butter and covered in powdered sugar. This sweet and salty snack mix is perfect for parties, game day, or any day! If you like classic puppy chow, you will love this sweet and salty version! I recently created a NEW puppy chow recipe that I think you are going to LOVE!...

I feel like I haven’t posted an actual MEAL in a loooooong time. I’m all about that raspberry brownie and regular brownie and nanner bread life. Baking is definitely one of my favorite forms of self care. Chocolate is my love language! As much as I love sweet snacks, I swear I eat real food, too. Although lunches as of late look like Amy’s burritos, smoothies, or quick food from Alchemy, I’m pretty big on cooking something homemade for dinner for me and Jeff during the week....

Have you ever tried Chinese coleslaw? If you’re not into the kind of coleslaw that’s slathered in mayonnaise, my Chinese coleslaw will definitely change your mind. It’s crispy and refreshing, brilliantly bright with color, plus if you’re going to a potluck or a backyard barbecue, it won’t go soggy on the way there. You can also use it to top on rice bowls or pulled pork sandwiches, like in my Instant Pot pulled pork recipe....

Published on March 19, 2014 Last week I went to The Pioneer Woman’s Ranch in Oklahoma for a blogging event with Land O’ Lakes. Ree and I have been friends for over five years and it is always a treat to spend time with her. Plus, I got to see all of my Kitchen Conversations butter blogging buddies! Ree’s ranch is in the middle of nowhere. Literally. All you can see is open fields for miles and miles....

Updated July 03, 2019 This post is sponsored by Kettle Brand. Back to School We are officially in back to school mode. It took a few weeks to get completely adjusted, but the boys are loving school and I am loving the regular routine. It is nice to get back into a set schedule, even if that means packing school lunches every day. I know packing school lunches can take time and get boring for you and your kids, but today I am going to share a fun lunch idea for back to school-Turkey Cheddar Apple Pinwheels....

Updated April 06, 2021 Make your own Tzatziki with this simple recipe! Tzatziki is made with creamy yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon for a really bright and refreshing taste. It’s a great dip for vegetables and the perfect sauce to serve with any Greek meal. Today, we are talking about Tzatziki! If you aren’t sure how to pronounce tzatziki, let me help you out, all of those Zs are a little tricky....

Published on January 12, 2024 This healthy and hearty vegetarian chili recipe is a family favorite! It is packed with vegetables, beans, spices, and lots of flavor! Even meat eaters will enjoy this chili, it is sure to satisfy everyone! This Hearty Vegetarian Chili is packed with vegetables, beans, spices, and we like to load our bowls with lots of delicious toppings. And if you think meat eaters won’t enjoy this chili, think again....

Christmas is synonymous with cookies and these white chocolate cranberry cookie bars are going to become a family favorite in no time. I’ve made these cookie bars more times than I’d like to admit in the last few weeks while testing this recipe and let me just tell you, every time I make them they disappear incredibly quickly. The cranberries add just the right amount of tartness to balance the creamy, sweet white chocolate making these bars moreish and very easy to indulge in....

Yu Xiang eggplant (鱼香茄子), or Sichuan eggplant stir fry, is one of those under-appreciated Sichuan dishes that deserves more attention. Throughout the years, whenever I took a foreign friend or colleague to a Sichuan restaurant in Beijing, this stir fry was always one of the most popular dishes on the table. What is yu xiang? Yu xiang literally translates as “fish-fragrant” in Chinese, which might not sound as appetizing as the dish tastes....

It’s no secret that I have a real muffin obsession. The proof is in all these fabulous recipes I’ve perfected over the years! Vegan muffins, gluten free muffins, flourless muffins, low sugar muffins…there’s something for everyone. I love the versatility of muffins (you can eat them any time of day!), that they keep me full and satisfied for hours, and that you can’t beat the smell of baking muffins in your kitchen!...

If you like those flavorful crispy fried chicken wings from Chinese takeout spots, you can’t miss this recipe. By using an air fryer, you only need to use a minimal amount of oil to create a great result – juicy tender wings with a crunchy crispy crust. It takes no time to put together, requires little hands-on time, and it cooks super fast. I’ve shared quite a few Chinese chicken wings recipes in the past, such as Baked Sichuan Chicken Wings, Easy Sticky Wings with Hot Sauce, Chinese Baked Hot Wings, and Honey Soy Oven Baked Chicken Wings....

You are going to love this air fryer potato cubes recipe prepared with a unique seasoning! It’s a quick and easy dish that your whole family will enjoy to the last cube. I agree to be sent email. It’s a perfect side dish for curry and also a great option for an appetizer. The cooking time is amazingly short with the air fryer. Best of all, it’s made with Indian spices, so it has a delicious flavor that everyone will love....

If there is one dish that resonates throughout India, that will be none other than biryani. That is exactly what I am sharing today! I am going to show you how easy it is to prepare this authentic Indian dish with the Instant Pot. I agree to be sent email. ‘Aloo Biryani’ is one of the several versions of biryani. Simple yet flavorful, it is a version with potatoes (‘Aloo’) as the mainstay ingredient in the mixed rice....

Published on November 06, 2024 Apple cake with toffee sauce is a warm, comforting dessert that beautifully combines the flavors of sweet, tender apples with rich, buttery toffee. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent fall dessert. This Apple Cake with Toffee Sauce is a warm, comforting dessert that beautifully combines the flavors of sweet, tender apples with rich, buttery toffee. It will remind you of classic sticky toffee pudding, but in my opinion, this cake is even better!...

Crispy. Sticky. Spicy. Chicken wings. These are all some of my favourite words. And they’re all together in one recipe! Hurray!! These Asian crispy baked chicken wings are just so delicious and I might or might not be able to eat the entire batch. And listen, you’re not allowed to judge because these wings are just absolutely addictive. Making crispy, crunchy baked chicken wings is so easy and much less fussy than frying them....

Crispy bacon, hearty noodles soaked in a rich sauce, sweet and tender cabbage, and caramelized onion make this quick one-bowl meal irresistible! Finding ingredients is the biggest challenge for most of my readers when it comes to Chinese cooking (except for those lucky few who live in New York or in big cities on the West Coast). I feel the same way. Austin is not a small city, but getting fresh and authentic Chinese ingredients isn’t easy....