Updated March 26, 2019 Josh and I spend a lot of time in the kitchen together. We work well as a team and love helping each other out. We are usually good about chipping in and helping with whatever recipe we are making, but we both have OUR recipes. Josh knows to get out of the way when I am baking cookies. Cookies are my thing. And I know to get out of the way when Josh is making Kettle Corn....
Updated March 26, 2019 On Saturday we went to our friend’s house to lounge at the pool. Before we left, we baked Triple Chocolate Oreo Chunk Cookies to take to the pool party. Our friend’s love our sweet treats so I knew we couldn’t show up empty handed:) When we arrived, everyone was already in the pool, but as soon as they saw the cookies they hopped out for a cookie break....
Updated April 28, 2011 I hate going out to eat on Valentine’s Day. The restaurants are so crowded and usually overpriced. We are looking forward to a relaxing dinner at home this year. If you are cooking in, like us, and still need recipe ideas-today is your lucky day. We are sharing some of our favorite recipes for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is on Sunday-so sleep in and enjoy breakfast in bed or a nice brunch....
This vegan fried rice is loaded with veggies, crispy tofu, and brown rice, making it a nutritious and hearty meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable so you can make it your own. Perfect as a Chinese takeout dish on a busy weeknight! 🥢 Why this recipe works Brown rice provides a healthy source of complex carbs. It’s a great way to limit your white rice intake. I agree to be sent email....
Whether you’re vegan or just want a fully meatless meal for dinner, this vegetable chow fun recipe is the perfect choice. It’s loaded with vegetables and has an extra rich, umami taste made with vegan ingredients. Why this recipe If you love veggies just like me, this is a nutritious and delicious dish. I added SO MANY vegetables to the noodles in this vegetable chow fun that every single bite of noodle will be paired with plenty of crisp veggie goodness....
Updated March 26, 2019 I also added a printer friendly button below each post. Printing our recipes is a lot easier and much better for the environment now! Thanks to all of our followers! You are the best! It is zucchini season! We didn’t plant any this year, but luckily friends and neighbors are sharing the wealth. I am glad because I love baking with zucchini. Last week I made a loaf of zucchini bread....
The big game is so close! Have you nailed down THE wing recipe to cook for the party? I know, I know, it’s much easier to spend a few minutes to get a bucket of your favorite wings ordered and delivered to the door. But today, I want to introduce some of the most creative wings, all of which would be perfect for the big day! Once you’ve tried cooking chicken wings at home, you wonder why you didn’t do it sooner, because it’s basically a piece of cake....
Whether you call this recipe potato gratin, au gratin potatoes, scalloped potatoes or plain old potato bake, it’s a classic all over the world for a reason. Potatoes layered with cheese and garlic before being drowned in cream before baked until golden brown and bubbling is ALWAYS a good idea. My favorite version of this recipe is always simple. Cheese, potatoes, garlic and a little infusion of flavor by way of herbs....
Chinese Lunar New Year is just around the corner. Have you decided what to cook for your Chinese New Year dinner party? Growing up, I would always travel to my grandma’s place for Chinese New Year. At my grandma’s place, there would be a big party, with my aunts and uncles and other relatives coming in from all over the place. My grandma always cooked, of course with help from the others, one feast after another during the holidays....
I love cooking with ribs because it’s a cut that gives you the right amount of lean-fat ratio and maximum flavor. In the past I’ve shared a fair number of rib recipes, such as Chinese Dry Rub Ribs, Chinese BBQ Ribs, Instant Pot Pork Ribs, and Mom’s Best Braised Pork Ribs. Today I want to share one of my favorite rib dishes of all time – Chinese garlic ribs. What are Chinese garlic ribs Chinese garlic ribs, or Suan Xiang Pai Gu (蒜香排骨), is a famous dish from Shanghainese cuisine....
Chinese lamb skewers, or chuar (串儿), originally came from Xinjiang, the largest region in the northwest of China. It has become an iconic street snack in Northern China and I considered it a hometown food growing up in Beijing. Xinjiang lamb skewers are similar to Middle Eastern style lamb kebabs, but vary in the size of the cut and the way they’re seasoned. The most common type you’ll find in Beijing are the smaller skewers....
This humble yet delicious superfood is packed with nutrients and is often used in traditional Indian recipes. I have a new recipe for a crunchy snack to share with you that presents a great option for a movie-time snack. I agree to be sent email. There are some claims that this snack can help with weight loss goals, but that’s not why I like this. I like it for how quickly you can have a salty snack ready....
Since I posted the original salt and pepper chicken recipe, I have been asked by readers if the dish can be made in an air fryer. It took me so long to start experimenting with it, and now I regret that I didn’t do it earlier! Once I tried making salt and pepper chicken in an air fryer, I found the process so simple and the result great! I won’t be going back to the stovetop method anytime soon....
I got a basil plant this year. Her name is Cheryl. Hi, Cheryl! She’s growing like a weed. I got a cilantro and a parsley plant as well, but Cheryl is just slaying the game! So today, in honor of sweet Cher, we’re making perfect pesto with all of her gorgeous leaves. Not just any pesto, though…we’re talkin’ dairy-free pesto (sans the parm) so everyone can enjoy it. I adore pesto....
Updated April 09, 2020 My avocado obsession continues, this time with Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese! If you like our Creamy Avocado Pasta, you will love this decadent macaroni and cheese. It is basically the same delicious pasta, but kicked up a notch. Josh thought I was a little looney when I told him what we were having for dinner, but after one bite, he was in mac and cheese heaven....
Updated March 26, 2019 It is November and that means the holidays are right around the corner. I am all about keeping the holidays simple this year. I am sure we will host a few meals and have a few get togethers, but I am keeping things easy peasy…and that includes the food. Don’t worry though, simple food can be good food! There is no need to stress this holiday season and today I am here to help with a super simple holiday appetizer, Baked Brie with Apples and Salted Caramel....
I absolutely adore eggs Florentine (pretty much Eggs Benedict where the ham/bacon is substituted for spinach) and used this idea along with one of my other favourites, Huevos Rancheros, to create this spectacular dish. What I love so much about baked eggs is that all the components can be assembled and prepped in advance and you simply crack the eggs into the base before baking. It is the perfect solution to cooking for a crowd whether it’s for an early breakfast, a lazy brunch or a casual supper....
These delicious little carrot muffins are perfect to serve as breakfast, brunch, or as a pairing for coffee. Prepared with whole wheat flour, 100% vegan ingredients, and without any eggs, there is no better way to enjoy muffin recipes. I agree to be sent email. You’ve got to try them to believe it! My kids were a little skeptical about it, to begin with. Carrots and ginger are not necessarily their favorites, especially in a muffin....
Yesterday I shared a very easy braised beef shank recipe, showing you how to make super tender and juicy beef in a master sauce. Once you’ve made the braised beef, there are so many ways to use it to create fast and easy daily meals. Today, I want to show you how to use it to make a super hearty noodle bowl that takes less than 20 minutes to put together....
Updated March 17, 2020 This post is sponsored by USA Pulses & Pulse Canada. We always try to make easy, healthy dinners on Monday night because we tend to indulge on the weekends. It is always nice to reset and start the week off right. One of our favorite healthy dinners is this Black Bean Skillet Dinner. It is simple to make and the kids love it, which is always a big win!...
