Published on July 04, 2022 Grilled Watermelon- smoky, sweet, and juicy watermelon garnished with lime, mint, and a drizzle of honey! This simple summer side dish is a cookout favorite! I also love Grilled Watermelon. Yes, Grilled Watermelon! It’s easy and SO fun! We grill all summer long (chicken, potatoes, veggies, kabobs, tacos, etc.) so why not watermelon? I know it might sound a little odd, but grilled fruit is really good!...
It’s a crumble! It’s a shortbread! It’s a buttery, oaty, nutty pie-like creation in bar form with mounds of juicy blueberries sent straight from above. Because I just cannot and will not stop with the summery fruit treats. My healthy strawberry oatmeal bars? Make ’em like yesterday. My beloved raspberry oatmeal bars? So much yes. When I first conceptualized these, I set out to create an epically thick shortbread crust but with a wee bit less butter and more walnuts....
Updated April 06, 2021 Enchiladas are one of my all-time favorite meals…and I am glad my boys love them too! They are a regular at our dinner table. Enchilada night is always a good night, especially when the enchiladas are made with homemade sauce! This recipe for Homemade Enchilada Sauce is so much better than store bought canned stuff and I promise it is easy to make. You will wonder where this sauce has been your whole life!...
This homemade golden syrup recipe was created to be used for traditional Cantonese mooncakes and other Chinese desserts. Golden syrup is a type of inverted sugar syrup used in traditional Cantonese mooncakes and lots of other Chinese desserts. It’s a type of inverted sugar that has a beautiful amber color, a rich and fruity aroma, and a very creamy texture. But what is inverted sugar? According to Wikipedia, inverted sugar is a mixture of glucose and fructose....
Published on October 04, 2024 Homemade Granola- This easy healthy granola recipe is the best! It’s made with oats, nuts, coconut, coconut oil, cinnamon, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Add dried fruit for extra sweetness! Serve with yogurt, milk, or enjoy by the handful! Homemade granola allows for greater quality, customization, and satisfaction compared to many store-bought options. Plus, you can choose high-quality, wholesome ingredients and avoid additives, preservatives, or excess sugars found in many commercial granolas....
Published on March 01, 2013 Happy March! It’s a new month and it’s Friday so I think we need to celebrate with some cookies. How about Homemade Oreos with Peanut Butter? I’ve made homemade Oreos before and I’ve always enjoyed them, but adding peanut butter makes them irresistible. I am obsessed! I’ve always loved peanut butter, but since Josh is allergic I think I love it even more. Is that weird?...
Updated March 26, 2019 Looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe? We’ve got you covered today! We are sharing one of our favorite weeknight meals-Taco Salad with Homemade Tortilla Bowls. Taco salad has always been one of my favorite meals, I could eat it every night. Josh gets a little bored with taco salad though. I think it’s the salad thing. He never complains, but I can tell he isn’t thrilled when I say taco salad is on the dinner menu:) If I tell him we are having Taco Salad with Homemade Tortilla Bowls, he gets excited....
Updated March 26, 2019 Memorial Day is right around the corner. Is your grill ready? We love grilling out, especially on holidays. It is tradition. Josh always “mans” the grill. One of his favorite recipes to serve up is this Honey, Lemon & Rosemary Grilled Chicken. It is great to serve at parties because it goes with everything and everyone loves it. This recipe is super easy to make, which makes it perfect for summer parties....
Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken is roasted until super juicy and tender in foil and then broiled with a glaze to give you a beautifully caramelized sweet-savory chicken dinner. I’ve been cooking a lot of oven “barbecue” lately and am continually impressed at how easy it is to get amazingly cooked meat by going low-and-slow with foil and then unwrapping the meat and broiling it for a bit before enjoying it. I’ve been using Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil since I moved to the United States six years ago and it’s been an indispensable part of my cooking....
Whenever I’m traveling in China, I am always amazed by the fact that people from different provinces have such different eating habits. Let’s take dumplings as an example. The dumplings that I’ve been eating growing up are northern style dumplings. They are usually bigger in size, have paper thin skin with a giant filling that contains meat and vegetables. Like I mentioned in my last post, we consider dumplings a staple and serve them as a main dish....
Do you need something fast, healthy, filling, and delicious to make for dinner tonight? My Instant Pot Lentil Soup is just the thing. Even on those busy nights, this comes together fast. You can serve it as a starter for your meal or make it the meal itself. I love to go for meatless meals sometimes since my husband started eating plant-based. When I do, this easy instant pot lentil soup is one of my top choices....
You might not believe it, but yes you can make perfect pork ribs in an Instant Pot! I love my Instant Pot. It prepares amazing dishes in about half the time of an ordinary appliance. For example, I’ve made some of the best curry beef stew using shockingly easy preparations. It makes fall-apart meat with little time and effort, like the Asian-Style Instant Pot Pulled Pork, Chinese Oxtail Soup, and Instant Pot Bolognese (Hong Kong Style)....
What is Ji Dan Bing Ji Dan Bing (鸡蛋饼), or Chinese breakfast pancake, is a homestyle dish that simplifies the popular street food Jian Bing (煎饼). You make a runny batter using flour, with a pinch of salt and some water. Then make a crepe-like pancake on a hot pan. Then you crack an egg on the top and lightly beat it, and wait for it to set. Finally, you sprinkle it with green onions and black sesame seeds....
I love to try varieties of dal recipes in the instant pot. ‘Lauki’ a.k.a ‘Bottle gourd’ is a kind of a melon that’s growing in popularity for its succulent nature. An Instant pot curry with Lauki and chana dal (Bengal gram lentil) brings complementing flavors along with a few spices to create a mouth-watering dish that is sure to please. I agree to be sent email. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect vegan recipe for busy weeknights....
Published on May 08, 2024 These baked oatmeal cups are bursting with lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. They are naturally sweetened and the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack. Keep in the fridge and reheat all week or store in the freezer. These Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups are bursting with lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. The lemon blueberry combo is perfection and so good for spring and summer!...
Ingredients Needed Ground chicken / Chicken mince. This recipe works well with ground turkey too. Lemon zest and juice. Garlic powder. Breadcrumbs. Parmesan cheese. Egg. Parsley. Dried oregano and thyme. Rosemary or sage will also be delicious. Salt and black pepper. Butter. Fresh Garlic cloves. Chicken broth/stock. I often use half dry white wine, half stock. Low sodium chicken broth is a great option. Capers. How to make chicken piccata meatballs Can I make this ahead?...
Ingredients Needed Potatoes. Use any floury potato suitable for baking/mashing. Russet potatoes, King Edward, Maris Piper, Yukon Gold potatoes, etc. are all good options. Butter. Salt and black pepper. Sour cream. Cheddar cheese. Use any good melting cheese, the more flavorful the better. Sharp cheddar, gruyere, Monterey Jack, Colby or Swiss cheese are all good options. Bacon. Chives. Green onion/spring onion can also be used. How to make loaded mashed potatoes Peel and slice the potatoes into large chunks then add to a large pot and add cold water....
Published on October 09, 2015 Last week, I traveled to New Hampshire and Boston for an event with Lindt Chocolate. I am a member of the Lindt Blogger Council for 2016 and I am super excited. I have been eating Lindt chocolate since I was a little girl and now I get to work with them. I am so honored and will do my best to eat ALL of the chocolate....
I remember feeling super overwhelmed when it came to making sure I had everything I needed for baby Max’s arrival. A lot of what I thought I’d need I didn’t end up using (hello, Dockatot!) and some of the smallest items ended up being the most useful. While every mama and baby are so different when it comes to needs, I hope this guide is helpful for your baby planning!...
Updated January 04, 2020 Christmas is only a few days away. How did that happen? Our tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and the baking is done…for now. The baking is never really done at our house:) I always get the urge to bake more cookies. If you are tired of baking, but still in the mood for a special holiday treat, make a Peppermint Bark Milkshake. You don’t have to turn on the oven for this recipe....
