Updated April 06, 2021 I loved trick or treating as a kid, it was the thrill of the hunt. How much candy could I get and what candy would I get? I would run as fast as I could through our neighborhood trying to collect as much candy as possible. At the end of the night, I would bring home a hefty pillowcase (pro tip-take a pillow case because it won’t rip like most bags) and dump my candy out on the floor....
The mashed sweet potatoes are as delicious as dessert! They’re so creamy and moist in texture, with a cheesy crust. A quick, satisfying, and healthy side dish that contains only five ingredients. Isn’t it perfect for any holiday? If you think this dish has nothing to do with Chinese food, you’re wrong. Baked sweet potato is a big thing in Beijing and is a classic street food. Street vendors often load a small cart with sweet potatoes, and grill the potatoes over a shabby charcoal stove....
Maryea from Happy Healthy Mama here! I’ve read Hummusapien from the beginning and Alexis and I share very similar views on nutrition and life. I am a strong advocate for making plants the main part of your diet. I also don’t take myself too seriously and think it’s totally fine to indulge every now and then. I love Alexis for having that same mindset. When Alexis asked me to share a recipe as a guest, I knew it was perfect timing to share a smoothie recipe!...
Like oh, I don’t know, sleep. Or make your lunch. Or comb your mane. Or do yoga. Or write a poem. But turn on the oven or the stove or the slow cooker? Heaven’s no! Why cook when you can blend? Or mix? roll? Or freeze? From slurpable smoothies to creamy chia pudding and no-bake bites and bars, there are endless possibilities when it comes to no-cook breakfast options. And guess what?...
Why would you ever want to make hoisin sauce at home when you can easily get it from an online store or any Asian market? The answer is that it tastes a hundred times better. The end. Hoisin sauce is very popular in southern Chinese cooking. As a northerner myself, I seldom use it. If I need to enhance the flavor of a dish with a sauce shortcut (like in this recipe), I’ll use oyster sauce most of the time....
Barley is a nutritious whole grain that has been consumed for centuries. It’s high in fiber and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a great addition to any diet. But cooking barley can be time-consuming and tricky with the sensitive water ratio, which is where the Instant Pot comes in. I agree to be sent email. Instant pot presents the easiest way to nail down the cooking process and get the right kind of chewy barley texture....
The biggest difference is in the way you cook them. I’d like to share my delightful results after I experimented with a few different ways to cook kale. I agree to be sent email. Finally, my family does not mind having this as a snack or in a salad. I actually prepared Kale twice in one week with no complaints! So, today let us get down to basics with a simple way to cook Kale using the Instant Pot....
The only other greater pleasure than that is when said bread takes all of 5 minutes to knock together and you still get that satisfied feeling afterwards. That is what this delicious seed loaf is all about. I based this recipe off one I found in a delightful new cookbook called “A Life in Food” by Bea Tollman. I was sent this delightful book by Bea’s people at her hotel group, Red Carnation Hotels....
I absolutely love bubble tea (or sometimes called boba tea). Strong black tea becomes a creamy and sweet indulgence with the addition of milk and brown sugar syrup. And then those tapioca balls at the bottom give it contrast with a nice, chewy texture. In Asia, bubble tea cafes are everywhere. They’re on every corner, and I’m starting to see more of them take over the scene here in the U....
Tofu cubes fried and cooked with bell peppers, onions, and fragrant spices give a delicious flavor you will remember forever. This is a vegan-friendly recipe with simple step-by-step instructions that you can follow along easily and steal all the attention at your next family get-together! I agree to be sent email. With these simple instructions, you’ll get an amazing Indian Tofu Kadai with Bell Pepper that will make your taste buds go wild!...
Easy eggplant curry in a simple onion-tomato gravy. There is never a shortage of curry recipes on my blog, and today’s recipe is one for the list of eggplant curries. I agree to be sent email. Most of us think of an Indian eggplant recipe and choose one option: Baigan ka Bartha. I think we can do more. Apart from several other eggplant recipes I have shared in the past, let us look at this interesting recipe with eggplant and potatoes....
If you asked me to pick a dish that represents Beijing cuisine, Jing Jiang Rou Si and Zha Jiang Mian (Beijing fried sauce noodle) would come to mind immediately. Both dishes use very affordable and down-to-earth ingredients to make a satisfying and filling meal. Both are quite easy to put together and are very suitable for a weekday dinner. What is Jing Jiang Rou Si Jing Jiang Rou Si (京酱肉丝), which directly translates to Peking sauce shredded pork, is a signature dish from Beijing that I ate growing up....
Today, I am sharing a recipe for one popular street food near and dear to me…Kala Chana Chaat! It’s a simple, easy-to-make snack that is perfect for all occasions. I agree to be sent email. This low-fat, protein-rich dish is a versatile street food that can be adapted to your liking for spice and flavor. It’s ideal for all age groups and can be served as a side dish, salad, or appetizer....
Ingredients needed Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Ground lamb / Lamb mince. Fresh breadcrumbs. Egg. Oregano. Lemon zest. Garlic. Salt and pepper. Greek yogurt. Cucumber. Fresh dill. Fresh mint. Lemon juice. How to make lamb burger What to serve with burgers Burger recipes
With this recipe, my suggestion is that you make the mince mixture the night before or the morning before you go to work (not that you have time, I’m sure), it really does not matter if you make it right before cooking it but this way, it’s one less thing to do and the flavours get to mingle a bit and the end result will just be that much more delicious....
Crispy gobi florets can steal the limelight in any social setting, and that’s what you get when you try this simple recipe! Lasuni gobi translates as garlic cauliflower. As the name goes, the dish is prepared with loads of garlic, adding flavor to the cauliflower. I agree to be sent email. The air-fried version is healthier than traditional deep-fried cauliflower Manchurian, and this recipe uses little oil, making it a perfect vegan snack....
Updated October 06, 2020 I looked around in the pantry and decided to make Maple Almond Granola. I love that granola is so versatile and pantry friendly. I just used what ingredients we had at home and came up with a fantastic recipe. I started with oats, added in almonds, wheat germ, cinnamon, and brown sugar. We were out of honey, so I used maple syrup and agave nectar instead-which added the perfect amount of sweetness....
Duck pancakes, or mandarin pancakes, have a totally different name in China. We call them chun bing (春饼), which literally means spring pancakes. It is a dish that we northerners cook as part of our celebration of Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). Making them is a way to welcome the new year and pray for good yields from spring crops. How we serve duck pancakes in China In fact, we’ve never served these pancakes with Peking duck at any family dinner....
What are the best restaurants in Columbus, Ohio? Let’s face it. Columbus has some pretty dope places to eat! One of the most common questions I get asked is where people should eat when they come visit our fine city of Columbus. Instead of having to rack my brain every time to remember this list, I’ve decided to document all my go-to spots in one living breathing document that I can continue to update as the city and my tastes change....
Ingredients needed Cream cheese. Use full fat cream cheese, I used Philadelphia cream cheese. Sour cream. Heavy cream. Powdered sugar. Fresh lemon juice. Vanilla. I used vanilla paste but vanilla extract can be substituted. Graham crackers. Any neutral cookie will work. Digestive biscuits are a great option too. Granulated sugar. Melted butter. How to make no-bake cheesecake Can I make this ahead? Yes, you have to make no-bake cheesecake in advance as it needs up to 12 hours to set in the fridge....
