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Ingredients Olive oil. Chicken. I used bone-in skinless chicken thighs but chicken breasts can be used instead. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Jalapeño. Spices: Ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika and dried oregano. Taco seasoning can also be used. Chicken Stock/broth. I used chicken stock but bone broth or vegetable stock can be used as substitute. Crushed tomatoes. Any canned tomatoes can be used. Black beans. Frozen corn. Fresh or canned corn can be substituted....

Can I make this ahead? Yes! Mashed potatoes are a great make-ahead side dish. They can be fully prepped the day in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Simply reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan set over medium-low heat. You could also cook the potatoes then mash them and transfer to a container and only add the liquid and butter right before serving. Mashed Potato Recipes This recipe is sponsored by Instant Brands South Africa....

That’s what I want to teach you today with this recipe for Instant Pot Pongal. What started as a celebration of seasonal rice harvest (Pongal festival) morphed into a great south Indian breakfast recipe. I agree to be sent email. It’s traditionally a stovetop pressure cooker recipe, and I am sharing the tips and tricks to ace it with the Instant Pot or your electric pressure cooker. There are two versions of Pongal: the savory version (Ven Pongal or Khara Pongal) and the sweet version (Sakkara Pongal)....

Ingredients needed If you’re not making your mac and cheese with béchamel sauce, I would strongly suggest you start. The béchamel bakes perfectly creating the creamiest baked mac and cheese. I like to flavor the sauce with a variety of strong cheeses. Mature or sharp cheddar cheese is my go-to. Butter. I always use salted butter but unsalted butter can be substituted. Flour. Milk. Whole milk/full cream milk. Cream. Heavy cream/Whipping cream....

Updated June 02, 2020 Remember that time when I made homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam? Yeah, I am totally domestic. I can’t sew on a button, but I can make a killer batch of jam:) And you can too, because it is super easy! There is no canning involved, but let’s pretend it is hard to make so I can feel like Martha Stewart. Anyways, I had a jar of my special homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam in the fridge and decided it would be fun to make a treat with it....

Updated April 28, 2011 Here are some photos of our progress. The new stairs are in! Josh and my dad ripped out the old cabinets They also ripped up the old tile. I can’t wait until the hard wood floors are in. What a mess! The new French doors and window are in! I love the added light already. All of our belongings are locked up for awhile:( So we are coming along....

Chicken breast recipes are a dime a dozen on the internet but if you’re looking for an easy, simple and drop-dead-delicious way to cook chicken breasts quickly, you’ve found it! These lemon herb chicken breasts are a regular in our house because they are so good and they are so versatile. Serve them as is with sides of your choice, slice them and serve on salads or sandwiches or use them in tacos and quesidillas....

Updated April 28, 2011 I finally made Barefoot Contessa’s Lemon Yogurt Cake. It has been on my to do list for quite some time now. The results were fabulous! I didn’t have any yogurt so I cheated and used sour cream. I am guessing it did about the same thing because the cake was super moist and super delicious! I love that it got a good drenching of lemon syrup AND lemon glaze!...

Published on May 22, 2023 Lemon Ricotta Pasta- pasta made with spinach, garlic, shallot, lemon and a simple, creamy ricotta sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for the perfect pasta dinner! This pasta dish is easy to make, all of the ingredients are pretty basic. Plus, you can use whatever noodles you have in the pantry. It is a great meal for using up all of the random pasta you have....

Yes, you read that right. Slathering your steak in mayonnaise and then grilling it might not be something you’ve ever thought of doing but I’m here to tell you that you really should. If you think about it, mayonnaise is largely comprised of oil and most marinades consist of oil and flavourings. It makes total sense. Now, I don’t know the science behind this but grilling your steak with mayonnaise really does result in meat that is juicier and more flavourful....

Published on May 22, 2016 Today is the first day of National Painting Week, a time to refresh spaces and get inspired. To celebrate National Painting Week, we teamed up with Sherwin-Williams to give our local elementary school a little refreshing. We are excited to share photos from our paint project today! When Sherwin-Williams asked us if we wanted to team up on a project for National Painting Week, we jumped at the chance....

Updated March 26, 2019 I eat an apple every day. I also eat a cookie every day. True story! If I don’t have my apple or cookie, you better watch out. Josh has learned the hard way…ha! Apples and cookies make me happy and I figure the apple balances out the cookie:) I usually just grab an apple and bite right in, but when I am in the mood for a real treat, I will cut up my apple and dip it into creamy peanut butter....

Updated May 27, 2020 I know peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwiches are simple, but there is something special about them. They are delicious, wholesome, and bring me back to my childhood. When I was younger, I loved making my own peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwiches so I could squeeze the golden honey bear. Of course, I always made a sticky mess, but I didn’t mind because I got to lick my fingers:) I was precise in my banana placing, I wanted a slice of banana in every bite....

Updated November 17, 2019 Our family isn’t crazy about pumpkin pie. Sure, we serve it at Thanksgiving because it is tradition, but it is usually the pie that only a few people touch. Don’t worry, we don’t let it go to waste, it is always breakfast. Pie for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving is a must, just so you know:) I pretty much love everything pumpkin, except the traditional pumpkin pie....

Updated March 26, 2019 I started with a basic pumpkin bread recipe-pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. I love all of those flavors, so I was off to a good start. I divided the batter between four mini loaf pans. I love the mini loaves of bread:) I opened a jar of Nutella and scooped two heaping tablespoons onto each loaf of bread. Using a knife, I swirled the Nutella into the pumpkin batter, creating an orange and chocolaty loaf....

Published on September 27, 2023 Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with lots of pumpkin flavor, spices, and chocolate chips! The perfect fall cookie! During the fall months, I love making Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. There is nothing better than baking on a chilly fall day. I love these cookies because they are soft, chewy, and full of pumpkin flavor. The cookies are perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves....

Updated March 26, 2019 It’s been awhile since I have posted a pumpkin recipe. I thought I would give you all a break from my pumpkin madness. I went kind of crazy with the pumpkin this year:) I made these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries & Chocolate Chips a few weeks ago and have been waiting impatiently to share the recipe. I couldn’t wait any longer because these cookies are super scrumptious and a good recipe is meant for sharing....

Published on September 21, 2022 Pumpkin Overnight Oats- creamy overnight oats that will remind you of pumpkin pie. The oats only take a few minutes to make and will be waiting for you in the fridge in the morning! A great meal prep breakfast that is healthy and delicious. During the fall months, I love making Pumpkin Overnight Oats. A healthy breakfast that tastes like pumpkin pie? YES! You are going to LOVE these!...

This crispy, sweet, and nutty quinoa sesame brittle is addictive. Only 150 calories per serving, full of nutrition, and just 10 minutes of active cooking time. Isn’t it the perfect snack? Chinese New Year is around the corner. Today I’m teaming up with 14 other amazing bloggers to throw this Chinese New Year Cookie Party and share 15 delicious Chinese cookie recipes with you to celebrate the holiday! A few words about quinoa sesame brittle Have you ever had sesame brittle?...

Updated March 05, 2020 Ribollitta A hearty bowl of soup is one of life’s simplest pleasures. My family loves to ski, and I love having a warm pot of soup ready to warm them up after a day on the slopes. Right now, I am loving Ribollita, a classic Tuscan soup that’s thickened with crusty bread. If you’re mouth is watering, it should be! Everyone in my house is in love with this soup....