Be sure to try my super popular No Bake Oreo Truffles next! I’m not much of a baker, but I don’t know if there would ever be a time that I didn’t have some butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla extract on hand, which is all you need to make this recipe. Shortbread Cookies ✔️You can make the dough ahead of time. (See below.) ✔️You can decorate them with sprinkles ✔️You can serve them with Cookie Dip....
Easy Shrimp Shiitake Noodles This dish is absolutely loaded with flavor, whether it be from the earthy, meaty shiitake mushroom, the plump and juicy shrimp, or a totally slurp-able sauce. These noodles are perfect for when you’re craving something super savory, a little different, and just as delicious the next day. Believe me you’ll be thanking me once you’ve got your hands on a bowl of the stuff! I know there are people out there who don’t really like mushrooms....
Be sure to serve these with a side of Cornbread, Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Buttermilk Biscuits! Slow Cooker Ribs Nothing beats the taste of a nice, juicy rib that’s been perfectly rendered in the Slow Cooker for several hours. I’ve watched my good friend Pete make these ribs on several occasions, and recently, he let me in on his secrets to success. (Score!) -And now, you can reap the benefit....
Although I order paneer in restaurants often, I had never tasted fried paneer until I cooked a curried paneer recipe in Madhur Jaffrey’s Vegetarian India. (By the way, if you enjoy vegetarian Indian cooking, that cookbook is definitely worth flipping through.) For this recipe, which I adapted from Vegetarian India, I mixed olive oil with the spices before tossing the spiced oil with the paneer. This allows the spices to coat the paneer more evenly....
Easy Spicy Peanut Noodles These spicy peanut noodles have so much flavor! I added some gochujang paste to make it spicy, peanut butter for that sweet, nutty zest and lots of other great ingredients that give this dish an incredible flavor! There really is no exact science to what goes in dishes like this. I really just go with my gut and the end result is always delicious. But that’s what’s so great about dishes like this, you can customize them to what your taste buds want....
Be sure to try my Chickpea Salad and Ambrosia Salad recipes next! Spinach Salad This Spinach Salad has to be one of the most refreshing salads on the planet. The sweet combination of fruit (I love using strawberries, blueberries and mandarin oranges), pairs so well with fresh spinach and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing! Feta cheese adds a savory element along with crunchy honey roasted peanuts. You really can’t beat this!...
Be sure to try my Pepper Steak and Steak Bites recipes next! Steak Pasta If you’re looking for the ultimate restaurant quality meal, this Steak Pasta is it. This recipe uses chef inspired techniques to build layers upon layers of flavor for a gourmet meal like you’ve never made before. (The cream sauce is to die for!) Despite having a few different components, (veggies, protein, and pasta), it’s actually pretty simple to pull off- especially if you measure everything out ahead of time (“mise en place”)....
Be sure to serve this with a side of homemade mashed potatoes and roasted green beans! Steak with Gravy This Steak with Gravy recipe is the definition of cozy comfort! This gravy is so flavorful, and the steak is perfectly cooked to your liking! Serve this with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for the ultimate family dinner! The steak rub on this meat is incredible, it’s a steakhouse restaurant copycat and really makes this meal....
I’ve always believed that the best desserts are a fusion of contrasting textures and flavors, and this Strawberry Tart is the epitome of that philosophy. The buttery, flaky puff pastry forms a luxurious base for the smooth, rich custard. Topped with juicy, ripe strawberries, it’s a symphony of flavors in every bite, making each moment indulgently memorable. Puff Pastry: Forms the crispy, flaky base of the tart. If you don’t have puff pastry, a pie crust or shortcrust pastry will work....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These baked cheesy rice stuffed chicken thighs are so flavorful, tender and frankly just a great chicken recipe!! The number one search on my blog is?… You guessed it, CHICKEN!! It’s no wonder this recipe so popular! This chicken recipe really delivers. The ingredients are simple and what a fun way to put dinner on the table – a balanced meal baked together on 1 sheet pan....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The California roll; my favorite! I’m not a brave sushi goer (no raw fish for me!), but I sure do love my California rolls. I crave these topped with spicy mayo and dipped in a wasabi/soy sauce concoction… mmm. It’s also pretty inexpensive to make sushi at home. With the right tools and this tutorial, you’ll be a pro in no time....
Hamburger helper may not be what you’ll find on the menu of really… any restaurants but that doesn’t mean it’s not totally addicting when done right! It takes me back to my childhood, when my mom needed to throw something together that would have all our bowls clean by the time we were done feasting. Even just seeing its smiling little box in the grocery store tugs at my heart strings, so I decided today to take some inspiration from this quick dinner helper!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This tortellini salad post is long overdue. It’s my Aunt Anna’s recipe. I posted a picture of it on Thanksgiving and was flooded with requests. I could make loads of excuses, but… nah. I’m watching the Olympics and I’m super anxious hoping someone doesn’t land the wrong way on a balance beam. I can usually multi-task when I’m watching a show or movie, but with Olympics I get so dang tense; my shoulders hurt and I can’t focus much....
The Best Vanilla Cupcakes If you’re in the mood for a touch of sweetness, these vanilla cupcakes are exactly what you need. Enhanced by a dollop of sour cream, they emerge from the oven perfectly light and utterly divine. And don’t forget the vanilla frosting we whipped up yesterday—slather it on top for that extra dash of bliss. First, set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Learning how to make vanilla extract is the easiest thing ever. It requires only 2 ingredients and makes all of your baked goods taste and smell incredible. Homemade vanilla extract will be your secret ingredient for baking! Once you make your own homemade vanilla extract, there’s just no going back to the store-bought version. As a bonus, you can refill real vanilla extract with more vodka as it runs out so it’s the gift that keeps on giving....
Benefits of Buckwheat Buckwheat consumption has been linked to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics (source), as well as lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels. (source) I love working with buckwheat flour, particularly freshly ground buckwheat groats, because you don’t have to mix it with other flours or starches, as you have to do with many other gluten-free flours. You can buy buckwheat flour at many grocery stores now, but I prefer to grind my own buckwheat groats because the flavor isn’t as bitter and the color is a little more appealing....
What to expect Tiramisù is the most recognizable and the most loved Italian dessert in the world. Its distinct, strong, Italian coffee flavor, wrapped in soft, moist savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers), and layered in a sweet, velvety mascarpone cream make this masterpiece of Italian cooking impossible to resist. Here we show you how to make a tiramisù without eggs, without dairy, and without nuts, but with all the same textures and flavor nuances of a real Italian Tiramisù....
Ingredients You’ll Need Many vegan cheese alternatives rely on cashews, almonds, or nutritional yeast, but this creamy, tofu ricotta is nut-free and made with 3 simple ingredients: extra firm tofu, lemon juice, and salt. You can add a touch of white miso for a Parmesan cheese flavor (see the Variations below) or some dried spices, like basil and oregano. Use this vegan ricotta cheese in vegan lasagna, on top of pizza or toast, stirred into pasta, or filled in stuffed shells for an easy dairy-free dish!...
This recipe is born out of pure jealousy. As a Hindu, I don’t eat steak and therefore have never had a proper cheesesteak. Of course, I’ve tried chicken cheesesteaks and even vegetarian cheesesteaks while in Philly and they were a bit bland… I can’t imagine they’re nearly as good as a regular ‘ol cheesesteak! This is my fusion rendition of the famous cheesesteak using paneer! The paneer filling is spicy and savory, and balanced out by a rich cheese sauce and sweet caramelized onions....
Over the years, Mama Lin has loosened her grip on imposing these superstitions upon her children. She no longer calls me on new year’s day to remind me not to wash my hair. She also doesn’t need to know that I stopped listening to her 11 years ago . . . But the most important parts of Chinese new year’s traditions, red envelopes and food, still go strong in our family....
