These nutty steamed buns are a perfect side for dinner. The buns are stuffed with sesame paste and sugar, then steamed until fluffy and light. They’re so comforting and great tasting that you don’t even need to serve other dishes to create a nice meal. Have you ever heard of Hua Juan (花卷)? Hua Juan literally means flower roll, and refers to a steamed bun that has a very simple filling....
Updated March 26, 2019 I love to bake, but I really don’t like baking cakes. I don’t have the patience or talent to create a beautiful layered cake. My decorating skills stop at sprinkles. Cake is also not my favorite dessert. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good piece of cake every once in awhile, but it is not my favorite dessert. Cookies will always have my heart. I do love baking…and eating this Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting....
Protein is the new black. Everyone and their brother is crushing on paleo shmaleo granola and high-protein pancakes and flourless protein chickens. Wait what? Did you know that the optimal amount of protein post-workout for adults is 25-30 grams? It’s definitely important to consume protein after you workout. Why, you ask? Because resistance training (lifting weights) actually breaks down your muscle fibers. The amino acids in protein help repair and rebuild that tissue....
Published on August 18, 2020 Zucchini…in Cookies? Is your garden zucchini staring you down? Don’t be scared, we are here to help! We have LOTS of zucchini recipes to help you out, including these amazing Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies. They are my FAVORITE! I love baking with zucchini and usually make zucchini bread (classic, chocolate, or lemon) but since I am obsessed with cookies, I decided to make cookies and I’m so glad I did....
Ingredients I like using a deboned ham (or gammon, depending on where you are based). Not only does it cook much faster but the carving is made so much easier when you don’t need to work around a bone. However, use any ham you can find (spiral ham works well here). I also prefer using a smoked, uncooked ham so that I can cook it myself. This results in the juiciest ham you will ever have....
Published on December 27, 2023 Our Favorite Recipes from 2023- our personal favorite recipes from the recipes we shared in 2023! It was a delicious year and hard to narrow it down, but we LOVE these recipes! They are the VERY best! The boys, Josh, and I all picked five recipes that we loved this year. It was fun to look back and pick out our very favorites! Spoiler, we all picked different recipes:) Take a look and leave a comment letting us know what YOUR favorite recipes were from 2023!...
Published on April 17, 2023 Pasta Primavera-this classic pasta dish is made with a mixture of colorful vegetables and a simple lemon Parmesan cream sauce. It is the perfect pasta recipe for spring and summer! Pasta Primavera is a classic pasta dish that was born in the 70’s at Le Cirque, a popular New York City restaurant. It was soon being served at restaurants all over and is still a popular pasta recipe today!...
Published on September 03, 2021 Peach Coffee Cake- this simple peach cake is made with fresh peaches, has a cinnamon streusel topping, and is finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! We have two peach trees and they aren’t that big, but they are mighty. Every year, we pick an obscene amount of peaches. I always make peach scones, salsa, crumble, oatmeal, and peach butter…and still have peaches to use up!...
Updated August 13, 2019 What are you making for Christmas dinner this year? I am still trying to decide. Help! I am leaning towards lasagna roll ups or baked gnocchi with green beans and this Pear Pomegranate Salad. I am all about keeping it simple this year. Of course, we will start our meal with an epic cheese board and there will be dessert. I love this salad because it is super simple and goes with any meal....
Pineapple buns, called Bolo Bao in China, are a popular sweet treat from Hong Kong. They are light, soft, and airy inside. And on top they have this cracked surface with a delightfully crispy texture. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about these sweet pineapple buns is that there is no pineapple inside of them. None! They have the name ‘pineapple buns’ because the cracked exterior somewhat resembles the outside of a pineapple....
Since giving birth to little James, I’ve started to introduce recipes for healthy soups and dishes for postpartum recovery. For example, the colorful Detox Stir Fry, refreshing Sliced Pork Soup with Lily Flowers, and hearty Lotus Root Soup with Pork Ribs. Today I want to introduce another soup that I enjoyed a lot during my postpartum confinement. I love this pork liver soup with spinach because it is very easy and fast to prepare, and it is super rich in nutrients....
Updated March 26, 2019 I have been on a pumpkin kick! I’ve made a lot of decadent treats like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Cake, Brown Butter Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Brown Butter Glaze, and Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies. I love all of these pumpkin treats, but today we are lightening things up with Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies. That’s right, I am giving you permission to eat cookies for breakfast! Put your cereal or smoothie aside and bake up a batch of Vegan Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies!...
Just like my Pumpkin rice and Pumpkin curry, this recipe has an Indian twist. There is no shortage of delicious recipes with pumpkin, but this dal recipe is unique because it can be prepared spicy! I agree to be sent email. Yet, it is a powerhouse of nutrients from cubed pumpkins, protein-rich pulses, and aromatic spices. In addition to being delicious, pumpkin dal is known for its low-calorie content, making it a healthy meal option....
Sweet red bean soup is one of those dishes that brings me nostalgia and memories of my childhood. It’s a dish my mom cooks every summer. According to Chinese medicine, red bean broth has the benefit of cooling the body during the hot summer and keeping a person energized. Red Bean Soup – Summer vs Winter Versions My mom’s red bean soup is slightly different from what’s shown in the pictures here....
Ingredients and Substitutions Patty pan squash. I kept it simple and used patty pans on their own here but summer squash all cooks similarly so feel free to use a few different varieties. This recipe works perfectly with zucchini/yellow squash too. Olive oil. Avocado oil is a good alternative. Seasoning: Garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Other spices like onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano and red pepper flakes/chilli flakes are all delicious options....
Updated September 11, 2019 I am not a camper. I’ve only been twice in my life and one night was enough both times. I quickly discovered that I love and need a bed, bathroom, and kitchen. I do like the whole “sit around the campfire and eat S’mores idea”, but not enough to go camping. But guess what, I don’t have to sleep on the hard ground and pee in the woods to enjoy S’mores....
Published on July 12, 2021 S’mores Skillet Cookie- a big, gooey skillet cookie loaded with chocolate, graham crackers, and toasted marshmallows! This simple pizookie is the ultimate s’mores dessert! A giant, gooey skillet cookie is the best dessert EVER! My classic chocolate chip skillet cookie is my all-time favorite, I make on a regular basis and every time it is pure bliss! Well, I decided to branch out and make a S’mores Skillet Cookie....
What is satay noodle soup Satay Noodle soup (沙茶面, Shacha Mian) is a popular dish originating in the coastal city of Xiamen in China’s Fujian province. It is known for its savory, slightly spicy, and umami-rich broth, made from the unique shacha sauce, which is the core flavor of the dish. Satay Noodles are often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or lunch, and they are a beloved comfort food in Fujian cuisine....
Ingredients Needed Pasta. I used elbow macaroni but use any short pasta shape of your choice. Macaroni, fusilli, rotini, pasta shells, etc. Shrimp. I used raw frozen jumbo shrimp as I prefer them over salad shrimp. However, if you want a smaller shrimp (great because they’re bite-size) feel free to use them instead. I prefer peeling the shrimp myself as I find they are much juicier once cooked than peeled frozen shrimp....
If soft, succulent lamb cooked in a rich Guinness and red wine gravy with potatoes and carrots seems like your kind of thing, you’ve come to the right place. And may I just say, you have excellent taste. Because this Irish lamb stew is the kind of recipe dreams are made of. The sauce is full of flavor thanks to the dark beer, red wine and herbs and there is nothing more comforting than a big pot of stew served with creamy mashed potatoes....
