Zucchini is a delicious vegetable that is easy to cook with. The mild-tasting, spongy squash takes on the flavor of everything in the pan. This is why I like to cook zucchini with plenty of aromatics and just enough seasonings to bring out its flavor. I made this zucchini stir fry with Chinese ingredients, but it goes well with a lot of main dishes from other cuisines as well. Try it once and you will make it all the time!...

Updated March 26, 2019 Yesterday we celebrated Caleb’s first birthday! We still can’t believe our little pea is one. We had a fun day filled with walks, playing with toys, reading, a special dinner, presents, and of course dessert! Everyone has been asking what Caleb’s first birthday cake would be and it took me a long time to decide. I knew the pressure was on:) I decided to not make a cake at all:) For my birthday, we celebrate with cookies and for Josh’s birthday we celebrate with key lime tart, so cake really isn’t a tradition in our family....

Updated December 11, 2017 Cinnamon and Sugar mix and white chocolate if you want it Preheat oven to 250F. Pop popcorn using your air popper! Spread popcorn out onto two large baking sheets. Make sure it is evenly spread between the two pans. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in sugar, corn syrup and salt; stir until well combined. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon....

Published on December 21, 2021 Coffee Cake Cinnamon Rolls- coffee cake and cinnamon rolls in ONE pan! Light and fluffy cinnamon rolls with a thick cinnamon streusel topping and vanilla frosting! The ultimate breakfast treat! What if you didn’t have to choose? That’s right, meet the ultimate breakfast treat, Coffee Cake Cinnamon Rolls! You get coffee cake and cinnamon rolls in ONE pan…and the combo is out of this world!...

Whether you are in the throws of summer with all its wonderful produce and bright, sunny days or in winter with its comfort food, scarves and fluffy blankets, corn chowder is always a good idea. How can a bowl filled with sunshine ever be a bad idea? And that is exactly what corn chowder is. Edible sunshine. I’ve been wanting to make corn chowder forever and finally got around to it a couple of weeks ago....

Oh the glory that is this flavor bomb of a pasta dish! You know those nights when all you want is a steamy bowl of super cozy noodles smothered in a creamy sauce you could very well bathe in? Yeah, we’re there. If you want to go pasta crazy, don’t miss my Goat Cheese Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, beloved Butternut Squash Pasta, and Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta. Ingredients Cashews: Raw cashews form the amazingly creamy, velvety smooth base of our sauce....

What is Baba Ganoush Baba Ganoush (Baba Ghanoush) is a thick, creamy Middle-Eastern dip, spread or sauce made from pureed or mashed eggplant (aubergine/brinjal) flavored with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and other seasonings. It’s the perfect addition to a mezze platter and makes a fantastic vegan and gluten-free appetizer served with veggies and pita bread. Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Eggplant / Aubergine....

Published on April 26, 2021 Black Bean Enchiladas- easy enchiladas filled with black beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce. This simple and satisfying vegetarian meal is a weeknight dinner favorite! Serve with your favorite toppings and Mexican side dishes. When we need a quick and easy dinner, we often make Black Bean Enchiladas. The entire family loves this enchilada recipe, and they are easy to put together. You only need five ingredients…and then whatever toppings you want!...

Ingredients needed Pork chops. I prefer using bone-in pork chops for the best flavor but boneless pork chops work well on the grill too. I also like using thicker cut chops to make sure they’re extra meaty and juicy. Extra-virgin olive oil. Lemon juice. Paprika. Fresh garlic cloves. Italian seasoning / Dried Italian herbs. Salt and black pepper. How to grill pork chops What to serve with grilled pork chops Pork chops are a great, versatile protein and these grilled chops are delicious with all your favorite summer sides....

Kimchi tastes great and adds plenty of zing on the side of any dish. I have to confess that I always keep a huge jar of kimchi in my fridge. I love the stuff, plus it contains natural probiotics which are excellent for gut health. Sometimes when I want to fix a quick and lazy meal, I simply top kimchi on steamed rice with a fried egg. And if I feel like spending an extra 5 minutes fixing lunch, I’ll make kimchi fried rice....

A quick and easy kung pao chicken that only requires 20 minutes to prepare. Use this method and you’ll always create moist and tender chicken with no fuss! Although I wrote about kung pao chicken a long time ago, I decided to create an easier version after I posted the all-purpose chili garlic sauce. Why create another kung pao chicken when there are millions already out there? Because I wanted to create the quickest way with the best kung pao flavor....

Ingredients needed Butter. You could use half butter, half nut butter (peanut butter/almond butter/cashew butter/sunflower seed butter) to add more flavor. Brown sugar. Any sugar can be substituted. Maple syrup or honey could make the mixture a little sticky but baking the cookies on parchment paper lined baking sheet should prevent any sticking. Eggs. Rolled oats/old fashioned oats. Use gluten-free oats if needed. Desiccated coconut. Flour. Baking powder. Cinnamon. Salt. Seeds....

Ingredients needed Chicken. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but you can use skinless chicken thighs too. Fresh garlic cloves. Olive oil. Smoked paprika. Garlic powder. Dried oregano. Chicken broth/chicken stock. Cream. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Soy sauce. Use Tamari or Coconut Aminos as alternative if you need this recipe to be gluten free. Lemon juice. Salt and black pepper. How to make creamy garlic chicken Place the chicken between two sheets of parchment paper then flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin....

Chicken thighs really are the perfect weeknight protein. Who can say no to crispy skin and juicy meat? Flavor them with aromatic rosemary and zippy lemon, add some wine and garlic and you have a guaranteed home run. The simple pan sauce is perfect to drizzle over creamy mashed potatoes or steamed rice but I most often just serve the chicken with simple vegetables and drizzle the sauce over everything on my plate because YES PLEASE!...

Today I want to introduce a beautiful and easy steamed tofu that can be enjoyed as a hot appetizer or quick lunch. In China, we enjoy tofu prepared with all kinds of different cooking techniques and ingredients, with little consideration as to whether it’s vegetarian or not. For example, my mom often uses tofu in soups and salads. Many popular tofu dishes usually ordered in a restaurant, such as Mapo Tofu and Home Style Tofu, are paired with other proteins and vegetables....

Updated March 26, 2019 Two appetizers we always agree on are edamame and guacamole. Since we love them both, I decided to make edamame guacamole. Two winning appetizers in one. Josh grew up in California and lived in Santa Cruz after he graduated from the University of Utah. He was working and enjoying his bachelor years along the California coast. Sure, he loved the beach and warm weather, but he really loved California’s fresh produce, especially the avocados....

The breakfast gods are calling. We better pick up the phone!! These lemon blueberry pancakes are everything I ever wanted at 7am when my toddler is on his third breakfast and I’m on my third cup of coffee. Sweet, pillowy insides bursting with bright citrusy notes lemon and bejeweled with sweet blueberries. And they’re easy! We love to rotate between these and my Fluffy Whole Grain Pancakes, Orange Pancakes with Maple Tahini Syrup, or Fluffy Vegan Pancakes on weekends!...

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken wings. I split the wings into the wing tips and drummette. Olive oil. Lemon pepper. Lemon juice. Smoked paprika. Chilli / Red pepper flakes. Dried herbs. I used a general dry herb mix but any dried herbs you have will work. Oregano, parsley, sage, thyme and rosemary all work well with chicken. Garlic powder. Salt....

Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Potatoes. I used a small, waxy variety. Fluffy, floury potatoes are more likely to break apart on the grill. You could cut larger potatoes into wedges too if you preferred. Sour cream. Milk. Fresh dill. Chives. Lemon juice. Garlic powder. Salt and pepper. Olive oil. How to make grilled potato salad How long does potato salad last?...

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Butter. Anchovies. Parsley. Chives. Lemon zest. Salt and pepper. Steak. Olive oil. What is compound butter? Compound butter is butter that is made even more delicious by adding aromatics like herbs, garlic, citrus zest, anchovies, Parmesan, etc. How to make compound butter Can I make compound butter ahead? Yes! You can keep the butter covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze it for up to 3 months....