It’s a pie! It’s a crumble! It’s a CRUMBLE PIE! I’m not one to whip out a homemade pie (okay except for this crazy good Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie). It sounds tough. A bit… fancy pants. But what is summer without colorful pies bursting with all the fruit and doused in drippy vanilla bean ice cream?! I can’t. So it’s like a pie and a crumble walked into a bar....
The best time to visit You can visit Ojai year round, but we loved going in early spring when the average temperatures are in the 70’s. We went in early April for a baby moon, which happens to also be Pixie month! We saw thousands of trees growing these sweet, seedless tangerines native to the Ojai Valley. The town celebrates the Pixie all month long in cocktail features, festivals, classes, body products, and more....
How to make honey garlic salmon How long to cook salmon Salmon is best served medium and should take no more than 5 minutes a side, depending on thickness. You know salmon is cooked when it flakes easily. The minimum internal temperature for salmon is 62°C/145°F but if you’re using good quality, fresh salmon that temperature is just a guideline. Can I make this ahead? The sauce can be made and kept in a jar in the fridge for up to 4 days....
Even though I always prefer to cook chicken nuggets from scratch, sometimes you’ve gotta do what you gotta do. And allowing my kids to eat frozen chicken nuggets is a quick and easy way to get lunch or dinner on the table fast. The only ingredient you need for this recipe? Store-bought frozen chicken nuggets (veggie nuggets are a great alternative). That’s it. Use your favorite brand of chicken nuggets for this recipe....
Ingredients Chicken. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but boneless chicken thighs can be used too. Eggs. Flour. Panko breadcrumbs. Panko creates a great crispy crust but any breadcrumbs can be used. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed. Salt and black pepper. Garlic powder. Other spices like onion powder, cayenne pepper or herbs can also be used. Sesame oil. Fresh garlic cloves. Honey. Soy sauce. Tamari or coconut aminos can be used as gluten free substitutes....
Hot and sour soup is such a popular dish takeout dish, along with egg drop soup and wonton soup. It’s one of those things that we almost always order when eating in a restaurant. The soup is loaded with so many goodies that I totally wouldn’t mind serving it as a main dish for a light dinner. The soup base Did you know that hot and sour soup is actually super easy to make?...
Just like real Szechuan food, the beef and broccoli are cooked in a very rich sauce that contains numerous herbs, peppers, and hot oil to create the most scrumptious flavor. The beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender. The numbing spiciness is so addictively good that you cannot stop eating, even if it makes your stomach burn! Three weeks after moving to Austin. After the overcoming-jet-lag-week, the preparing-to-get-married-week, the recovering-from-the-wedding-week (You know what I mean if you’ve been there!...
Avocado milkshake is one of the best summer drinks I’ve ever had! It is sweet, creamy, refreshing, and fulfilling. The unique flavor of avocado goes so well with the ice cream, as it adds some umani to a sweet drink. I had my first avocado milkshake in a local Tex Mex restaurant and loved it! It was also the first time I had avocado in a drink. If not for my cousin, who insisted I try it out, I’d think it too weird to put avocado in a dessert....
Updated March 26, 2019 I spend a lot of time feeding our baby during the day and night. To keep myself occupied during feedings, I keep my iPhone nearby. I check emails, look at Facebook, chat on Twitter, and browse Pinterest. I recently spotted a recipe for Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes on Pinterest and immediately “pinned” it to my “Fall Favorites” board. Josh absolutely loves donuts and you all know we are obsessed with pumpkin....
Updated March 26, 2019 It was a long week at our house. Caleb got sick and that put a damper on everything. I hate being sick, but I really hate it when my kiddos are sick. It is not fun. I feel helpless and wish I could do something to make them feel better. The only good part, the snuggles. I got lots of snuggles from Caleb this week. If only he would snuggle me when he was well!...
I’m not one to whip up a salad for lunch, or any meal for that matter. I blame it partially on my laziness, partially on lack of creativity, and partially on the difficulty of packing a salad in my lunchbox. Now that grad school is basically over, I’ve been treating myself to lunches at home. Like on an actual plate. Oh Tupperware, how I don’t miss thee. Lunching at home opens up a whole world of possibilities....
I am sharing one of the easiest air fryer recipes you will come across for air fryer roasted peanuts! They are so easy, so delicious and yet so nutritious at the same time! I agree to be sent email. If you need a great snack during family movie nights or even on road trips, this easy recipe for crispy peanuts will not disappoint you! You will have the added bonus of a delicious snack without all the extra calories....
Updated September 02, 2020 It’s time for some no-churn ice cream! This is an easy dessert to make, and it’s simple enough that you can get the whole family involved. They will love having their own homemade ice cream! Our family LOVES all things Biscoff, have you tried our favorite Biscoff cookies? Yeah, they are divine! Well, just wait until you try this Biscoff ice cream, you are going to be in Biscoff heaven!...
Published on June 14, 2024 Biscoff S’mores Cookies- These soft and chewy s’mores cookies are made with Biscoff spread, Biscoff cookie pieces, chocolate chips, and a gooey marshmallow center. The perfect treat for summertime or anytime! I love making all kinds of s’mores desserts: s’mores cookies, s’mores skillet cookie, s’mores rice krispie treats, s’mores puppy chow, and more! My new favorite s’mores dessert are these Biscoff S’mores Cookies. I LOVE Biscoff spread and Biscoff cookies (yes, the cookies you get on Delta flights) so I use BOTH to create one AMAZING cookie....
Updated March 26, 2019 Our boys love it when we make popcorn because they love watching the popcorn go POP, POP, POP! They both run around yelling POP for at least 30 minutes. Popcorn is cheap entertainment for our boys AND a fun snack! They love eating it too:) Our boys love popcorn with melted butter and salt or Josh’s famous Kettle Corn. I love those versions too, but I always like to mix things up....
Published on December 08, 2021 Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with brown butter, chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. These are the BEST cookies! These Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies fit in the all-time favorite category. I make them all of the time because they are GOOD cookies. I love them, my family loves them, and everyone that tries them falls in love after one bite....
If you love chicken tacos, you have to try our delicious chicken taco bowls! The best thing about this chicken taco recipe is that it takes me all of 30 minutes to assemble all the components. Marinating the chicken in loads of lemon juice, plenty of herbs, smoked paprika and salt adds a ton of flavor and while that’s cooking, I get going with the fresh salsa or pico de gallo as it’s also known....
Chinese Chive Pockets are a kind of omelette-dumpling hybrid that’s massively popular in the northern part of China. Made predominantly from eggs, green chives, flour, and dried shrimp, they have a crispy golden outer layer and a tender filling. It’s a beautiful combination of distinct textures and flavors. So what is a pocket? I think you can liken it to dumplings (or potstickers), only bigger in size. Which translates to – more filling!...
Potatoes are always an excellent side dish. They’re easy to prepare, affordable, and they can be made in countless ways. They’re also nutritious, providing you with a well-rounded way to add more vitamins and minerals to your meal. Sauteed potatoes make a great go-to side dish. But with these Chinese sauteed potatoes, you’re going to love the exotic twist on your favorite breakfast side dish classic. Ingredients These sauteed potatoes, or as I like to call them – cumin chili home fries – are flavored with rich aromatics, cumin, and chili to give them a little kick....
Pickling often takes some time. It requires putting things together and then there’s all that waiting as your chosen veggies pickle away. I’ve done several quick pickle recipes before and if you’ve enjoyed those, you’re going to love these quick pickled shallots. And if you haven’t tried any of those recipes, perhaps you need to try all my quick pickles and see which one you like best! With my Chinese-style pickled shallots, all you need is 5 minutes to put it all together....
