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Taiwan, a small, sweet-potato-shaped island off the east coast of the China mainland, is world-famous for its incredible street food scene. Salt’n’Pepper Chicken (pronounced Yán Sū Jī in Mandarin) is one of Taiwanese people’s favorite night market munchies, normally eaten out of a basket or paper bag. It’s sort of like popcorn chicken, made from bite-size tender breast or thigh cuts with a crunchy coating seasoned with zesty and refreshing ginger and five-spice....

There is nothing worse than a dry pork chop. If yours keep coming out that way, then you need to try my salt and pepper pork chops. You’ll master the method of creating incredibly tender and juicy pork, something you can do even after a hectic day. On the outside, the coating has a wonderful crispness to contrast with the juiciness, and all of it comes together for extraordinary flavor....

Updated March 26, 2019 Caleb and Maxwell are complete opposites when it comes to looks. Caleb was born with lots of black hair and now has a full head of dark brown hair. He also has dark brown eyes. Maxwell has blonde hair and bright blue eyes. I like to say I have a brownie and a blondie. It works because they are both super sweet:) And of course I compare my boys to desserts....

Updated August 25, 2012 It’s been a good, but busy week. I am so happy it is Friday! I hope to find time to relax this weekend. You never know with the little pea though, he never runs out of energy:) We’ve been walking three times a day and playing non-stop. Speaking of the little pea, today is his 7 month birthday! Happy birthday to our Caleb. The time sure is going quickly....

Published on May 02, 2022 Shrimp Fajitas are easy to make at home, you can have them on the dinner table in 30 minutes. Serve the spiced shrimp and vegetables with tortillas and all of your favorite Mexican toppings for a fun and delicious dinner! Shrimp Fajitas make a great weeknight dinner because they only take 30 minutes to make and they are just as good, if not better, than any fajitas you can order at a restaurant....

Updated March 26, 2019 All-Time Favorite Shrimp Tacos Shrimp tacos are always a favorite, but especially during the hot summer months. If you are a shrimp taco fan, you are going to love these shrimp tacos with grilled poblano salsa. They are SO good! The colorful and vibrant salsa is a MUST! This easy shrimp taco recipe is perfect for any summer BBQ. You can make the salsa in advance so you are ready to go when it is grill time....

Updated June 01, 2019 Last month we helped cater a family party. We were in charge of making three large salads. We made a simple spinach salad with berries, Greek Quinoa Salad, and Southwestern Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing. I created the Southwestern Pasta Salad for the party and it has become one of our favorite pasta salads. We make it all of the time now. If you like our Creamy Avocado Pasta, I am positive you will love this pasta salad....

I think this is one of the best recipes my tastebuds have ever tasted. There is a wide toothy grin plastered on my face. I cannot and will not cease the shoveling of sketti squash into my face trap. Oh, so you thought the Spaghetti Squash with Vegan Tomato Basil Cream Sauce was good? Well WAKE UP, you hummus hooligans. There’s a new squash in town and it’s gonna blow your face off....

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Onion. Garlic. Butter. Spinach. I used fresh but you can use frozen too. Just allow to thaw and squeeze out excess moisture. Cream. Heavy/whipping. Sour cream. Cornstarch mixed with milk. Artichokes. Parmesan cheese. Mozzarella. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. Pasta. I used fusilli but any short pasta will work. How to make spinach artichoke pasta bake How long to bake pasta If using pre-cooked noodles, pasta bake needs to bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hot throughout....

Published on August 26, 2024 Steak Pasta Salad made with juicy grilled steak, charred corn, red pepper, tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, salty cotija cheese, and a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette. Serve as a main dish or take as a side dish to any party or potluck! This pasta salad is always a crowd pleaser! Grilled steak is also perfect for summertime. Everyone loves steak salad, steak tacos, and steak kabobs. They are summer staples....

Updated March 26, 2019 We love steel cut oats, if you haven’t tried them, don’t wait any longer. They are even better with a rhubarb and apple topping. I sauteed chopped rhubarb and Granny smith apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and a little bit of butter. I served the rhubarb and apples over a bowl of piping hot steel cut oats. The rhubarb and apples are a little tart, but the cinnamon and sugar add a nice sweetness....

Potluck season is upon us, my sweet pickles! Can you even believe it? Aaaaand I turn 31 on Saturday. How in the world did we get here?? Last year at this time I was celebrating my 30th birthday with Jeff in Charleston and we’d juuuuust found out we were pregnant with little Bubbi bear. To say that year flew would be an understatement! In honor of birthday week, I have for you a salad that’ll knock you and your neighbor’s socks off....

Published on April 21, 2023 Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing – spinach salad with fresh strawberries, avocado, candied pecans, red onion, feta cheese, and a simple strawberry dressing. The perfect salad for spring and summer! This is one of those salads that you will fall in love with after one bite, maybe even one look because it is so pretty. It is just a GOOD salad. It is the perfect salad for spring and summer and goes great with any meal and can be served at any occasion....

As the name suggests, it is a stir fry recipe with Elephant yams. I know what you’re thinking…..Elephant Yam is a tropical tuber loaded with nutritious benefits that makes it too good to ignore. I agree to be sent email. I have included step-by-step photos and videos to make sure you capture every nuance of this awesome stir fry recipe. Although Suran (Elephant Yam) is a common ingredient in Indian households, I rarely see them available elsewhere....

Updated January 04, 2020 This post is in partnership with Kettle Brand Potato Chips Are you celebrating Friendsgiving this year? We are all about Friendsgiving since our families don’t live in Utah. Plus, it’s an excuse to have a Thanksgiving meal before the big day. Two Thanksgiving meals are always better than one, especially when shared with friends. If you are looking for an easy appetizer to share with your friends at Friendsgiving, make my easy Sweet Potato Hummus....

Updated March 26, 2019 I have good intentions when it comes to making dinner, but lately I am too tired to follow through. I am really productive in the morning, but when 3:00 in the afternoon hits, I am done. All of my motivation goes out the front door. This week I planned a few dinners, but never got around to making them. Luckily, I have the most amazing husband who always steps in to take care of me and our little guy....

This sweet potato soup recipe is so simple to throw together. Starting with onion, celery and carrots (which is always the best flavor-base for soups and stews) and flavoring the soup with garlic, fresh sage and a pinch of chilli flakes results in a truly delicious soup the entire family will love. Ingredients needed Sweet potato. Onion. Celery. Carrots. Fresh garlic cloves. Fresh sage. Use half teaspoon dried sage as substitute....

Creamy Sauces for Steak We are huge fans of creamy pepper sauce or creamy mushroom sauce served with steak. But there are so many options to choose from. Gorgonzola sauce, Garlic Parmesan, Blue Cheese Dressing or a quick and easy Horseradish Cream. These recipes are all to-die-for. Fresh and Herby Sauces These sauces are quick to make and require little prep. I also included a few steak marinades here for when you want a delicious steak to serve without sauce....

This heavenly cornbread dunked in its best friends for life, my white bean chili and sweet potato chili…just wow. I take my matchmaking job quite seriously, ok? Perhaps you’ve had the pleasure of making my vegan skillet cornbread. Or my fluffy cornbread muffins. Today’s recipe is a stellar addition to the corn archives, with a brown butter crust I simply cannot get enough of. We all need a go-to cornbread recipe, now don’t we?...

Published on December 06, 2022 Thumbprint Cookies-buttery shortbread cookies rolled in sugar and filled with sweet raspberry jam! These beautiful little cookies are a classic Christmas cookie, but can be enjoyed anytime of the year. So what are Thumbprint Cookies? If you haven’t had a jam thumbprint, you are in for a real treat! They are buttery, tender shortbread cookies with a sweet jam center. I like to use raspberry jam because it is sweet, tart, and I love the deep red color....