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I am horrible with leftover grains. They always take a bit of time to cook, so I usually whip up a big batch with the best of intentions: use half of the cooked grains in one recipe and refrigerate the rest for another recipe during the week. Day by day, inch by inch, that tupperware of cooked grains gets shoved further and further back in the refrigerator. Two weeks later, when I finally dig that box of grains out of the fridge, I see that our moldy friends have gotten to the grains before I have....

The Best Leftover Ham And Bean Soup Maybe you made a honey mustard glazed ham, or perhaps it was glazed with brown sugar and cola. No matter how you prepared it, I have an awesome recipe for your leftovers! This ham and bean soup is the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day, and it’s a great way to use up all that leftover ham. It’s a hearty and flavorful soup that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. It felt like that scene in ratatouille when the food critic took a bite and remembered his childhood, except I was remembering all the Russian weddings I’ve been to. Russian wedding food typically includes marinated mushrooms. These Marinated Mushrooms were just right; my Mama-in-laws recipe. My Dad was especially fond of them. He wasn’t very happy when he found out I took home the leftovers, but I assured him I’d whip up another batch....

Spicy Baked Mexican Egg Rolls I’ve got a little something special for you today – my Mexican Chicken Egg Rolls. Picture this: succulent chicken, vibrant veggies, and bold Mexican spices all wrapped up in a crisp, golden shell. Each bite is a celebration of flavors, from the hearty chicken and the sweetness of corn to the slight kick from the chili powder and cayenne pepper. The fresh kale adds a lovely crunch, and the salsa brings it all together with a tangy twist....

These cookies go by many different names! You may know them as something different, but I’ve always known them as Mexican Wedding Cookies or snowballs. Regardless of the name, these cookies are super easy to make, with a short list of simple pantry staple ingredients. They’re delicious and the perfect Christmas cookie! Why Make These Mexican Wedding Cookies Easy To Make Simple, Short Ingredient List Can Be Made In Advance Perfect For The Holidays!...

Mini Cheesecakes My obsession for mini cheesecakes knows no bounds. They truly are the perfect bite. Cheesecake truly is my favorite dessert and I never give up trying different cheesecake recipes. This recipe for mini cheesecakes is fool proof, no water bath required and very versatile. A few weeks ago while I was shopping in Canmore I found this jar of salted caramel sauce in one my favorite little stores there....

LANGUAGE NOTE ON 腸粉 In Chinese, rice noodle rolls are written as 腸粉 (traditional characters) or 肠粉 (simplified characters). “Cheung fun” comes from the Cantonese pronunciation. In Mandarin, 腸粉 is pronounced as chang fen and chyoong foon in the Toisan dialect. HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM CHEUNG FUN STIR FRY THE MUSHROOMS You can use any kind of mushrooms for this recipe, but I recommend using several varieties to give the filling different textures and flavors....

Be sure to try my French Onion Pasta and Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe next! Mushroom Chicken Pasta This Mushroom Chicken Pasta is so flavorful. It has the most delicious herb cream sauce with fresh spinach, savory mushrooms, and juicy chicken! You can’t beat the umami flavor that you get from those mushrooms, it’s such a special, subtle, unique flavor that pairs so well with everything else here! The sauce has the best combination of herbs, and it’s creamy, but not too creamy....

Why You’ll Love Them They taste amazing. These gluten-free sugar cookies are just as delicious as the kind made with all-purpose flour. You can stir the dough together in just minutes! They are easy to decorate. Oat flour creates a cookie dough that is easy to work with, so you can cut these cookies into fun shapes for holiday decorating. They are simple to make. No complicated ingredients required! Oat flour is made from ground oats, so you can even make it at home to save yourself a trip to the store....

My love for enchiladas is becoming an obsession. Whenever the weekend comes and I think about what to cook, somehow I always come back to some sort of an enchilada dish. But being a food blogger, forces me to try different recipes and not repeat a lot of older recipes. But that’s a good thing. Most of the time, anyway. There are could be failures, which I don’t usually share with you guys, but most of them are successes....

The Best Paella Recipe Gather around, my fellow food lovers, as I introduce you to the ultimate one-pan wonder that’s perfect for any occasion – my irresistibly delicious Paella recipe! This Spanish masterpiece is bursting with bold and exotic flavors that will transport you straight to the sunny shores of Valencia. I’ve combined tender chicken, spicy chorizo, and a heavenly mix of shrimp, mussels, and scallops to create a true feast for the senses....

Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) I pride myself for giving you guys simple every day meals, and ultimately that is my goal, but every once in a while, I love to share with you recipes that are a labor of love. Recipes that I love and really want to share with you, even though it may take a bit longer to make, because I know that the final result, will be worth it....

Of course, I didn’t want to waste the 2 dozen cookies! My mother would be horrified if she found out I threw food away just because the texture was slightly off. So I posted a photo of my dry cookies, asking you all how I should deal with them. There were so many great suggestions from the foodie community! From crumbling the cookies on top of my yogurt parfait to making small ice cream sandwiches, I have managed to eat many of those dry cookies in delicious style....

Delicious Pineapple Coconut Crescents Recipe This is a super old recipe that I’ve originally posted over 10 years ago, but it’s one of my favorite cookies that I make every year for the holidays. These pineapple coconut crescent cookies are flaky, butter and just packed with pineapple chunks and coconut flakes. I love these cookies because they’re really easy to make, I just let my mixer do all the work and then shape them up into crescents and bake....

I had an itch for pizza again this week, but I wasn’t ready to roll up my sleeves for a long cooking session. The ripe plantains sitting on my kitchen counter suddenly caught my eye, and that was when the inspiration hit me. Seriously, these were delicious! They are not doughy like conventional pizza dough, but they packed great flavor. Start with these pizza crusts if you are looking to change up your pizza routine!...

The Best Prime Rib Roast Recipe Is there anything more truly beautiful and satisfying than a delicious prime rib? We’re talking a deep brown crust that is perfectly seasoned with a compound butter with lots of herbs and spices. Then as you slice it open, you reveal a juicy pink center and a maelstrom of drippings and fat. Prime rib roast, also known as Standing Rib Roast) is perfect for a holiday dinner or a special occasion....

This Halloween dip is easy to assemble using homemade guacamole or store-bought as a shortcut. It will quickly become the centerpiece of your snack table! How to Carve a Puking Pumpkin The hardest part of this idea is carving the puking Jack-o-lantern. You’ll need to start by cutting a circle around the stem so you can remove it—almost like a hat or a lid. To make a statement piece, this works best with a larger pumpkin rather than sugar pumpkins....

Use this red onion salad to add a gorgeous bright red color and freshness to spreads, salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and other dishes. Sumac onions are an excellent alternative to pickled onions. They can be made in less than 30 minutes in a bowl with simple ingredients. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE!...

Sometimes after a long day, all I can think is ‘I deserve a steak’, am I alone in this? This ribeye cut is super flavorful, especially when cooked to my ideal medium rare. It’s served over a pasta chock full of salty capers, soft cooked tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and Kalamata olives. Believe me when I say that this dish is perfect for any night of the week, it is just so deeply satisfying and tasty....

We love bell pepper recipes around here like marinated mini peppers or canned bell peppers and these roasted peppers don’t disappoint! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Roasted Pepper Bruschetta! The inspiration for these came from one of my Favorite Cookbooks; Barefoot Contessa at Home. We were quite smitten with Ina Garten’s Roasted Pepper Sandwiches and knew they would make an incredible bruschetta! If you love roasted red peppers then this is a must try!...