Updated March 04, 2020 Some people get weirded out by green food, but not me. Green is my favorite color and I love green foods! I can’t think of a green food that I don’t like. Well, unless the green food is green because of mold or lots of dye. I like fresh green foods:) I make green smoothies all of the time. I usually make my standard Green Smoothie recipe, but last week I decided it was time to mix things up....
Coconut mochi, or lo mai chi (糯米滋) is a traditional dessert from Fujian province in the southern part of China. It is quite similar to Japanese mochi but is usually coated with a layer of shredded coconut. It also has a more tender texture than the chewy Japanese mochi. The filling for Chinese coconut mochi is typically sweet red bean paste, mango, or sweet nuts. Coconut mochi is a popular dessert to serve after dinner....
Ingredients Full amounts and recipe can be found in the recipe card below. Bacon. I used streaky bacon. Red onion. Garlic. Corn. Use fresh or frozen. Italian seasoning / Italian herbs. Chilli flakes. Chicken stock. Cream. Heavy / Whipping cream. Fresh lemon juice. Fresh herbs, for serving. I used chives but parsley or basil will also be delicious. Parmesan cheese, grated. Pasta of your choice. I used shells but any pasta shape will work....
Ingredients needed Butter. Fresh corn. I sliced the kernels off ears of corn but frozen corn can also be used. Fresh garlic cloves. Cream. Fresh lemon juice. Fresh basil. Chilli flakes. Salt and black pepper. Pasta. I used spaghetti but linguine, tagliatelle or fettuccini will all be delicious. Parmesan crusted chicken. How to make corn pasta (summary) Can I make this pasta ahead? The pasta sauce can be made a day or two in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge....
Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Phyllo dough / Phyllo pastry. Brie cheese. Prosciutto. Melted butter. Sesame seeds. Honey. Chilli flakes. How to make Brie Phyllo Rolls Can I make this ahead? The rolls can be made and covered then refrigerated for up to 2 days in advance. The cooked rolls can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours....
Tofu is usually considered a humble ingredient. True, tofu itself doesn’t have a lot of taste. But if you prepare it with a good sauce, it will become a delicious dish that is no less tasty than meat. In this recipe I introduced a well balanced Asian sauce that is savory, a little spicy, and full of aroma. It takes no time to put together. Once the tofu is marinated, I use a cornstarch coating with some cumin powder in it....
This soup is one of those delicious, easy and healthy recipes that require very little effort but deliver HUGE on results. There’s just nothing like a warm bowl of creamy, spicy cauliflower soup on a chilly night. This curried cauliflower soup is the comfort I crave during the colder months. And sometimes even during the warmer months. It’s as easy as tossing some cauliflower florets into a bowl, drizzling with oil and your favorite curry spices and roasting until tender....
Ingredients needed Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Apples Brown sugar Sliced almonds Rolled oats Flour Cinnamon Butter How to make apple crumble What apples are best for crumble? I really like using Granny Smith apples because they are tart and keep their shape well once cooked. Honey Crisp, Fuji and Pink Lady are also good options. How long does apple crumble last? The assembled, unbaked crumble will last covered in the fridge for up to two days....
If you love pizza and need a quick and easy snack, try our Naan Pizza Recipe. Ingredients needed Cream cheese. Mozzarella cheese. I used low moisture mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella will release too much liquid during cooking. Parmesan cheese. Oregano. Italian seasoning can be used instead. Other spices like garlic powder and red pepper flakes are also delicious additions. Basil. Pizza sauce. I used my homemade pizza sauce recipe but Marinara sauce can be used too....
The pumpkin saga continues. IS ANYONE COMPLAINING? I didn’t think so. Pumpkin candles. Pumpkin morning o’s. Pumpkin coffee. Pumpkin socks. Four new pumpkins on my front porch. And these CHOCOLATE COVERED Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Bites because let’s be honest, everything’s better drenched in chocolate. Or hot sauce. I’m okay with pumpkin taking over the world for three months out of year. I know you haven’t forgotten this recipe’s sister, Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Bites....
Ingredients needed Butter. Fresh garlic cloves. Rice. I used Jasmine rice but basmati rice or any other long grain rice/ white rice will work for this recipe. Water/broth. I use water most often but adding chicken broth/chicken stock (vegetable broth is great if you want to keep this recipe vegetarian) will add flavor. Salt. Fresh parsley, to serve. How to make garlic butter rice I know rinsing rice is a common practice but I rarely do when I’m in a rush....
Ingredients Needed Orzo. Most supermarkets stock Orzo but any pasta rice will work. Kalamata olives. Feta cheese. Use Greek feta cheese if possible. Crumbled feta unfortunately is never as delicious as Greek feta in brine but can be used in a pinch. Cucumber. Tomatoes. I used ripe cherry tomatoes but any variety of tomatoes will be delicious. Red onion. Optional: Feel free to add other veggies like chopped bell peppers or fresh herbs like parsley or oregano....
Ingredients Pork chops. I used thick-cut, bone-in pork chops (2-3cm/1 inch thick) with a generous fat cap for the best flavor. Extra-virgin olive oil. Fresh lemon juice, Fresh garlic cloves. Herbs: Dried oregano and fresh rosemary. Salt and black pepper. How to make Greek pork chops Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl then pour over thick-cut pork chops. I like to remove the rind from the fat as this rind curls up when cooking causing your chops to cook unevenly....
‘Tis the peak of summer and you need this downright stupendous sweet cherry crisp more than ever before. I’m assuming you’ve already made my healthy apple crisp and blueberry crisp with tahini coconut crumble! Is a warm, bubbly fruit crisp topped with chilly ice cream not the most satisfying patio dessert of all time? I truly hope you enjoy this healthy crisp al fresco, beneath the stars, ideally on a fabulous blanket....
Updated May 20, 2019 Best Quinoa Salad Are you looking for a simple salad that you will absolutely LOVE? Yes, you can LOVE salad, if you don’t believe me, make this Easy Quinoa Salad. I guarantee you will love it. I make this quinoa salad almost every single week because it is that good and it is easy to throw together, especially if you have leftover quinoa in the fridge....
Ingredients needed Tomatoes. I used canned tomatoes for this recipe but you can use fresh, ripe tomatoes as well. For fresh tomato salsa, use Roma tomatoes and blanch in boiling water to remove the skins before chopping and adding to the salsa If you want a thicker salsa, drain the tomatoes of the excess juice before blending. Onion. Red onion or white onion both works. Fresh Garlic Cloves. Fresh cilantro/coriander. I also add dried oregano but other herbs like parsley can also be added....
Updated October 06, 2020 Vegetarians and meat lovers will enjoy this chili. It is hearty, filling, and easy to prepare. You can even make this chili recipe the day before so you don’t have to fuss with it on game day. Just reheat it on the stove when you are ready. This vegetarian chili is very satisfying. It will fill you up all by itself, but we always like to serve it with tortilla chips or corn muffins....
Updated August 13, 2019 Josh would eat pizza every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert if I let him. It is his favorite food and he has already passed his love for pizza on to Caleb. I am sure our baby will be asking for pizza instead of milk soon:) Josh and Caleb love eating English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas in the morning. It is “their” thing. I usually eat my oatmeal and let the guys enjoy their pizza breakfast!...
And maaaaaybe another really cute infinity scarf. Oh and a shiny new KitchenAid stand mixer. Ok fine, I wouldn’t be that mad if a Vitamix showed up, either. Is it weird that when I think of the holidays, only cooking-related gadgets and gizmos come to mind? And when I think about owning a house someday, I think about nothing but a gigantic white kitchen with a super organized pantry full of labeled mason jars?...
I have had such an incredibly lazy week, cooking wise. Usually at least once a week I try to make something that requires at least a little bit of brain power, but this week I did the bare minimum. I feel quite guilty saying that I’m tired (ok exhausted) and lazy when most of my friends are moms who work all day and then come home to kids, cooking and laundry....
