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An easy orange chicken recipe that creates crispy chicken without deep-frying and a scrumptious orange sauce that is very fragrant and not too sugary. Make this dish at home to enjoy restaurant style Chinese food made with healthier ingredients! Originating from the fusion of Chinese and American flavors, orange chicken has become an iconic symbol of Chinese-American takeout. The dish’s roots can be traced back to the 1930s when Chinese immigrants settled in the United States and adapted their traditional recipes to suit the American palate....

Updated March 26, 2019 Happy Birthday to ME! Today is my 28th birthday and I am ready to party:) I have the day off and I plan on enjoying every minute of my special day. I love birthdays! My handsome hubs is taking me out to a nice sushi dinner tonight. I can’t wait. We will be celebrating all weekend long too-friends are coming over tomorrow and we are hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday....

Updated March 26, 2019 Friday is a very important day. It is World Nutella Day AND my birthday. You better believe we are celebrating. And I wanted to make sure you could celebrate with us, so I am sharing my recipe for Chocolate Nutella Cookie Bars with Sea Salt today so you have plenty of time to buy the ingredients and plan your cookie bar party! I don’t want any excuses, you HAVE to make these cookie bars....

Updated March 26, 2019 Bacon Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Bacon Chorizo Breakfast Burritos. Yep, this recipe has Josh’s name written all over it! Josh loves a breakfast burrito and this combo is his all-time favorite. This breakfast burrito is loaded with chorizo, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and cheese. Josh doesn’t mess around, when he makes breakfast, he makes breakfast! This breakfast burrito is the real deal! Mexican Restaurant-Inspired Breakfast Burrito There is a small Mexican restaurant close to our house that Josh loves....

Ingredients Corn fritters. I used this corn fritter recipe. My bacon corn fritters or zucchini corn fritters will also work well. Tomatoes. Any ripe tomatoes will be delicious. Fresh mozzarella. I used Fior di Latte mozzarella but buffalo mozzarella can be substituted. Fresh basil. Salt and black pepper. Fresh lemon juice. How to make corn fritter caprese stacks Make the batter according to recipe instructions. Heat a splash of oil in a large pan set over medium-high heat then cook spoonfuls of the batter for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on both sides....

This easy mojito recipe flavored with ginger and cranberries is such a fab Christmas cocktail. It’s got loads of festive flavour but is so easy to make. PLUS you can make it in huge batches. The cranberry and ginger simple syrup can easily be made a few days ahead and kept in the fridge and as all the flavor and magic of this cocktail is in the syrup, you could easily top it with ginger beer/soda water/lemonade and make virgin mojitos for the kids or your guests who don’t drink alcohol....

To know a creamy soup is to love a creamy soup (I’m looking at you, Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup!) I love that this recipe is creamy but not too creamy, light enough for lunch but still hearty enough for a substantial dinner, ya dig? The texture and flavor here are next level thanks to tons of yummy veggies, bright salsa, chicken and cheese. Bold taco-inspired spices pack a delightful punch with notes that are smoky, savory, and crazy comforting....

The love for creamy chicken recipes is strong my friends. But can you blame me? Who wouldn’t love succulent, juicy chicken cooked in a savoury cream sauce? And then you add soft, silky leeks, a punch of Dijon mustard and a good squeeze of lemon and you know what you have? Creamy Dijon chicken perfection. I’ve been making this recipe for absolute ages. Kind of one of those recipes you don’t even follow anymore, you just throw everything into a pot and know what the outcome will be....

Ingredients Chicken breasts.You could use boneless chicken thighs or store-bought chicken tenders/tenderloins too. Flour. Use gluten-free all purpose flour if you’re gluten intolarant. Spices: Smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Eggs. Panko breadcrumbs. Any bread crumbs can be substituted but Panko definitely delivers a super crispy crust. Crushed corn flakes or crackers are a good alternative. Oil (optional). How to make chicken fingers Can I make this ahead?...

Updated March 26, 2019 If you are the type of person who loves more crisp topping than fruit, this is the crisp for you. There is a bottom crisp layer and a top layer. Don’t worry, there are plenty of plums involved, they are just sandwiched between a cinnamon, buttery, oat mixture. The juicy plums bubble up through the top crisp layer while baking. I had a hard time letting the crisp cool before serving....

Just the perfect treat for summertime with its tropical flavor and natural sweetness. Even if you are not able to find them in grocery stores, you can always buy them frozen and prepare this drink in no time. Not only does it taste great, but it is also packed with antioxidants that exceed daily values from other fruits. I agree to be sent email. The vibrant color is sure to make your kids want to drink it up, too!...

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Apple juice. I used cloudy apple juice but you can use any apple juice of your choice. Pear juice will also work well. Ginger beer / Ginger ale. White wine. I like using something lighter like Sauvignon Blanc or even Moscato for this wine spritzer but you can really use any white wine you like. I think chardonnay will perhaps be too oaky, though....

Ingredients and Substitutions Bread. I used thick slices of white bread but brioche, Challah, sourdough, French bread are all good options. Eggs. Milk. I use whole milk/full cream milk but a splash of heavy cream is also delicious and makes for a more indulgent breakfast – perfect for the holidays. Salt. Optional: I added some lemon zest but vanilla extract or ground cinnamon is also a great way to add more flavor....

Ingredients needed Chicken breasts. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used. This recipe also works well with pork. Extra-virgin Olive oil. Avocado or vegetable oil also works. Fresh lemon juice. Lime juice or red wine vinegar can also be substituted. Fresh garlic. Herbs: I used dried oregano and fresh rosemary. Other herbs like parsley, thyme and chives are also delicious but less traditional in Greek cuisine. Sweet Paprika. Not entirely traditional in Greek cooking but I love the color it gives the marinade....

Sheet pan meals, how I love thee. Minimal prep, easy clean-up and effortlessly feeding a crowd? Yes please! I also love how versatile they are and you can easily throw in any vegetables you have in the fridge and use any seasonings to add flavor to the protein you are using. This Greek sheet pan chicken dinner with potato wedges is finished with juicy Kalamata olive and chunks of feta cheese, making it the most delicious family meal....

What I have to tell you is that I did my 7th grade science project on how the size of the peach effects the size of the pit. Or was it vice versa? Either way, I basically studied one of the most unimportant facts of nature that there ever was. Who on God’s green earth was I thinking I was helping by doing randomized trials on peaches and their pits?...

Zucchini bread is a relatively new concept to me. However, now that I’ve tried it, I couldn’t be more firmly on the bandwagon. This recipe is like banana bread for people who don’t like (or can’t have) bananas. It’s moist, gently spiced and the perfect healthy breakfast or snack recipe. I used oatmeal (that I blended into oat flour) which is my go-to if I want to make a standard baking recipe a little healthier....

I have to admit that I adore pizza in its truest form. But once in a while, it’s even more fun to do something a little bit different from the traditional way. And that’s the beauty of homemade pizza, that you can top it with unconventional toppings. Both my husband and I love kimchi. If you come over to our house at any time, you’ll find a jar of it in the fridge....

Potatoes, sour cream and chives. Need I say more? This simple potato salad recipe is my go-to for days when I need a side dish that doesn’t take much time or effort and can be made with ingredients I already have in the house. I love using new or baby potatoes as they cook so quickly and they don’t need to be peeled. The dressing consists of sour cream (you can add a splash of milk or water to thin out if you prefer), garlic powder, chopped chives, salt and pepper....

Updated March 26, 2019 Falafel, go ahead and laugh, it is a funny word. Every time I order falafel at a restaurant my boys crack up, Josh included. Boys will be boys! But that doesn’t stop me from ordering falafel when we go out to eat at a Middle Eastern restaurant. It is my favorite and I always order it because I was too intimidated to make it at home…until now!...