Published on May 03, 2022 Avocado Sauce-this simple creamy avocado sauce only takes a few minutes to make and is great on tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more! It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or chips! The sauce is creamy, smooth, and made with healthy ingredients that I always have on hand. I love the healthy fats from the avocado and protein boost from the Greek yogurt....
Updated May 27, 2020 This post is sponsored by Stonyfield. Easy Cilantro Lime Dressing Making your own salad dressing at home might sound intimidating, but I promise homemade dressings are SO easy. You only need 10 minutes tops to make this Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing and it’s SO much better than any dressing you can buy at the grocery store. Our entire family loves this creamy dressing, it is one of those dressings we use on just about everything!...
Is oatmeal healthy? Saying oatmeal is healthy is a bit of an understatement. Not only is oatmeal delicious and filling, it’s also one of the healthiest whole grains around. Oats are jam-packed with good-for-you vitamins and minerals and are packed with antioxidants. You can thank all that good fiber for keeping you full for so long and not only that, the beta-glucan fiber in oats can lower LDL cholesterol levels! Talk about a superfood!...
When I want to elevate this delicious recipe to make it a little fancier, I serve it topped with crispy bacon breadcrumbs. Flavored with oregano and chilli flakes, it’s a fantastic addition that levels up a simple plate of pasta. Ingredients needed Bacon. I used streaky bacon. Ciabatta bread. Dried oregano. Chilli flakes/red pepper flakes. Parmesan cheese. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Tomato puree/passata. Crushed canned tomatoes can also be used....
Published on January 06, 2023 Crispy Prosciutto Salad- arugula topped with crispy prosciutto, juicy pears, creamy burrata cheese, red onion, pecans, and tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This Crispy Prosciutto Salad is always a crowd pleaser, whenever I make it for the holidays or dinner parties, everyone asks for the recipe. It’s beautiful and the textures and flavors are impressive! The star of the salad is the crispy prosciutto....
Updated March 26, 2019 Today we are celebrating our dear friend, Ree’s, new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays. We are celebrating with Dulce De Leche Brownies, because there is no better way to celebrate than by eating dessert. And let me tell you, Ree knows how to do dessert. The Dulce De Leche Brownie recipe comes from Ree’s new cookbook and let me tell you, they are divine!...
This pumpkin soup is a seriously moreish, creamy and utterly perfect recipe for fall. It’s also pretty much guilt-free because it’s vegan, gluten-free AND low in sugar (if you don’t count the natural sugars in the pumpkin). I mean, could it get any better? By roasting the pumpkin beforehand, you build incredible rich, caramelized flavors. Along with the aromatic spices and coconut, you get an incredibly delicious soup and then what do we do?...
What is Chicken Divan? Named after the restaurant it was invented in, Chicken Divan is an American comfort food classic. Chicken and broccoli are combined with Mornay sauce (Béchamel sauce with cheese) and baked topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Ingredients Many recipes for Chicken Divan call for canned cream of mushroom soup/cream of chicken soup and mayonnaise for the creamy sauce but to be honest, that isn’t all too appealing to me....
Ingredients This cranberry margarita recipe is a classic margarita flavored with homemade cranberry syrup. If you’d prefer to keep this recipe non-alcoholic, simply leave out the tequila and Cointreau and replace with fresh orange juice or apple juice. Cranberries. I used frozen but fresh cranberries can be used too. If you’d prefer to skip the cranberry syrup, use cranberry juice instead. Sugar. Water. Orange peel. Fresh lime juice. Tequila. Cointreau / Grand Marnier / Triple Sec....
However, the traditional method calls for many dairy products like ghee, full-fat milk, and condensed milk. Definitely not vegan-friendly! But don’t worry, vegan foodies, we have a solution! I am presenting a vegan way to prepare this decadent dessert. I made a stove-top version of this vegan carrot halwa a few years back that involves slow cooking. I agree to be sent email. Thanks to the amazing kitchen gadget Instant Pot pressure cooker, we can make the most delicious and authentic vegan carrot halwa in far less cooking time than the traditional dessert....
Ingredients These chicken skewers require a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have in the pantry. Feel free to add more spices or seasonings if you prefer but they are delicious as is. Chicken. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but boneless chicken thighs can also be used. Extra-virgin olive oil. Any oil suitable for cooking will work. Canola, avocado, sunflower, etc. Lemon juice + zest. Lime juice can be substituted....
A New Kind of Meatball I think everyone loves meatballs. Most people eat them Italian-style or get the Swedish ones from IKEA. They’re each delicious in their own way. But if your family is getting tired of meatballs on the menu every week, it’s time to jazz things up with these Mongolian meatballs. Combine Two Classics for an Easy Pleaser If you like ordering Mongolian beef at your favorite Chinese restaurant, this dish is a fun twist – both on the Chinese dish and on traditional meatballs....
Updated April 30, 2020 Today, I am sharing EASY recipes (over 60 to choose from) that can be made with ingredients you most likely have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. If you have a well-stocked kitchen, you will be good to go! If you need help stocking your kitchen with staple ingredients, see my post HERE for how to stock your kitchen! And if you need to make some substitutions, that is ok, that is the fun part of cooking....
Shrimp and Broccoli: Easier Than Takeout Here’s a secret: if you have shrimp on hand in your kitchen at any time, you can make a delicious meal that cooks up quickly. That’s certainly what you’ll find here with this takeout-style shrimp and broccoli recipe. This quick and easy dinner is something you can make after even your busiest day without breaking a sweat, on your table in just 25 minutes. Shrimp and broccoli are like peas and carrots…they go so perfectly together....
Ingredients Brussels Sprouts. Extra-virgin Olive Oil. Salt and Black Pepper. Fresh Garlic Cloves. Parmesan Cheese. Pecorino Romano can be used too. How to make Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Remove any blemished outer leaves and slice off any browning edges. Halve the Brussels sprouts then add to a medium bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and pepper then toss together. Transfer to the air fryer basket (make sure the sprouts are in a single layer) then air fry at 375°F/190°C for 15 minutes....
OMG. I accidentally birthed the most ridiculously fudgy and dream-like brownies for your faces! With the mission of creating the ultimate healthy brownie recipe (like my Healthy Pumpkin Brownies and Healthy Zucchini Brownies, I realized I had a number of ripe avocados on the counter just begging to be loved. Brownies always call for a substantial amount of fat—whether that’s butter, oil, nut butter, or in our case, avocado. (Cheers to the extra boost from the omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts, too!...
Kung Pao sauce is such a popular and classic sauce that every chef has their own interpretation. It can be extra spicy, more savory, or syrupy. The version I like the most is the type that balances savory, sweet and spicy with a gentle numbing sensation and a little extra sour kick. If you’ve never cooked a stir fry before and feel intimidated by words such as “wok” and “cook with high heat” – now is your chance to cook your favorite takeout dish by following three simple steps....
Oyster sauce (耗油, hào yóu), as its name suggests, is made by condensing oyster extracts by slowly simmering oysters in water. It is a flavor enhancer that is often used with soy sauce and other ingredients to cook fried noodles, fried rice and simple vegetable dishes. Hoisin sauce might be the most popular Chinese sauce in the US, but I personally always prefer oyster sauce. Unlike hoisin sauce, which is made mostly with sugar, oyster sauce has a much more sophisticated taste and adds way more flavor to a dish....
You might not be completely familiar with pork steaks but they have become a firm favorite in our house. Not only are they easier to cook than pork chops (the connective tissue means they stay juicier and don’t dry out so quickly), they’re also super versatile and absolutely delicious. They work very well cooked with a sweet, sticky sauce and this honey-garlic sauce is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Serve with steamed greens, these pork ribeye steaks make an excellent easy weeknight dinner....
Hong Shao Rou (红烧肉), or red braised pork, is a beloved dish in China. Depending on the region, there are many different approaches to cooking it. Some versions taste sweeter, some taste more savory, while others taste spicy. However, all of them use the red braise cooking method to give the pork a glossy caramelized char. The pork is then simmered in liquid with Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and plenty of aromatics until melt-in-your-mouth tender....
