Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe This is a super easy recipe for battered crispy chicken doused in a delicious honey and garlic sesame sauce. I like to pile this chicken over top of fluffy white rice to ensure that every last drop of sauce doesn’t go to waste, it’s that good. This sesame chicken melts in your mouth. It’s sweet from the honey, salty from the soy sauce, boasting big flavor with sesame oil and lots of garlic....
BONUS: You can make them on the stove top or in the Crock Pot! (And they make the best freezer meal.) Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe: I have learned some pretty amazing secrets when it comes to making meatballs. I’ve come to find that a good panade makes them flavorful and tender, rolling them in flour helps them stay intact, and I have the best 3-meat combination along with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, subtle flavor enhancers, and the best blend of seasonings....
It’s excellent for a healthy lunch or your next picnic, potluck, and family dinner. Check out our Easy Pasta Recipes Ingredients Instructions Serving suggestions Storage This recipe is a crowd-pleaser because it combines chewy spaghetti with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a tasty Italian dressing. It’s excellent for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues but also perfect for meal prep, to bring to work, and for family dinners. Take our spaghetti salad recipe as a guideline and customize it with your favorite veggies, herbs, and add-ins....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My hubby used up a whole bag of almonds from Costco making these spicy, roasted almonds with honey and raw sugar; I want more! We’ve tried several recipes for honey almonds. This is a combination of many experiments. This recipe is the best we’ve tried and we think you’ll agree. Easy and not too sticky. Note: the bulk of this recipe came from the lemons and anchovies blog....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This spicy eggplant is my all-time favorite eggplant recipe. Hands down. the name Ogoniok (Огонек) means “little fire” because it does have a spicy kick to it. My Aunt Tanya brought this recipe over from the old country. I’m telling you, It will knock your socks right off (not because it’s too spicy but because it’s ridiculously amazing)!! I eat this right out of the fridge with a piece of toast and it’s all I need....
Best Strata Recipe My strata recipe is one of my favorite crowd-pleasers! Featuring crusty challah bread that soaks up a rich egg custard, colorful sautéed veggies, and a generous layer of Gruyère cheese melted into gooey goodness. It’s the perfect dish to make your next Christmas morning breakfast, brunch, or potluck a delicious success! Challah Bread: Soft and slightly sweet, challah bread forms a sturdy foundation. Brioche or artisan bread are good substitutions....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love testing and eating new cookies. I especially love cookies made with any kind of fruit. These are called “Tertiy Pirog” meaning grated pastry since the final layer of the cookie bars is grated over the top. This recipe was shared with me in a comment on my blog by one of my readers. The recipe was left anonymously so if it was you and you’r reading this, thank you!...
You’ll love this strawberry mango smoothie recipe if you’re not a big fan of bananas in smoothies. It has a creamy frozen texture without a banana flavor. Serve it as an after-school snack or a refreshing summer drink. It tastes better than anything you’d buy at a smoothie shop and would also make an excellent base for a smoothie bowl. Strawberry Mango Smoothie Ingredients The key to this smoothie’s texture is using a combination of fresh and frozen fruit....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This sweet and spicy pulled baked chicken (that’s a mouthful I know but this chicken is just that; a delicious mouthful) is so easy, juicy, light and tasty! We were overstaffed at work so I got to stay home for part of the day and this chicken happened. Our friend Jennifer graciously invited us over for dinner awhile back and she served us this chicken....
For the longest time, I never knew the English word for this “vegetable fruit.” Come to think of it, there are still many varieties of vegetables and fish that I only know how to say in Cantonese. Isn’t that funny? It wasn’t until I was taking a stroll in a farmers market when I saw those funny green globes with stems growing out of it and realized, “vegetable fruits” = kohlrabi!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I was frustrated with store-bought tartar sauce; one disappointing can after another. Solution: homemade tarter sauce. Making your own is really easy. It’s fresh and amazing for these salmon cakes fish sticks or breaded fish fillets. See those fish sticks there – yeah, those are from Costco. Maybe one day, I’ll make my own fish sticks, but for now, these are really good (the Trident brand)....
Pear salad video Ingredients & Substitutions for pear salad Orange Mustard Dressing How to make pear salad Serving suggestions Storage Questions More fall and winter salads More recipes with fruit This is the perfect side dish for a special family dinner and a delicious holiday meal. Dietary Note: Suitable for a vegetarian and gluten-free diet. For vegans, substitute non-dairy cheese for cheese. More info below. It’s a dance of sweet and sour, soft and crunchy, fresh and creamy....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These lettuce wraps were my favorite menu item at Chili’s until they discontinued them. The peanut dipping sauce tastes just like I remember it. Lettuce wraps are a healthy option for lunch or dinner. Vadim’s co-worker, Terah Clemons, shared this recipe with him and it is definitely a family favorite. We’ve made it several times; lunch for two, and even dinner for 8....
But they do! Navratan Korma is delicious all around, one of our favorite curries to date, and excellent for a family dinner and meal prep. 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! What is Navratan Korma? Navratan Korma video Ingredients & Substitutions for Navratan Korma How to Make Navratan Korma Serving Suggestions Storage & Make Ahead More Indian Recipes More Tofu Recipes Make with your favorite veggies, aromatic spices, nutty cashews, and a choice of coconut milk, yogurt, or heavy cream, similar to our Tofu Tikka Masala or Vegan Butter Chicken....
This sauce may not seem like anything special. After all, it’s just a blend of herbs, nuts, avocado, jalapeño, lime juice, oil, water, and miso. Looks can be deceiving, my friends. This simple green sauce is the best way to give a bit of “oomph” to any dish. (“Oomph” is a technical term, by the way.) I’ve tossed it with rice, used it as a dip for chips and carrots, and slathered it on top of grilled chicken and roasted potatoes....
Easy Turkey Panini Recipe I love a good warm sandwich with melted cheese! From a classic Tuna Melt to a tasty Cuban Panini, in my house, we love them all. There is just something so comforting about biting into soft gooey cheese and meat layered between two slices of bread. So one day when I was surfing the web and saw the words “turkey pesto sandwich”, I looked over at my panini maker and thought done deal!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My Mama gave me this chicken plov (rice pilaf) recipe over the phone. I changed it up just a little with a touch of Cayenne pepper. Traditional plov is made with lamb pork or beef. This is our own speedy version. Rice Cooker: Where have you been all these years? My hubby bought me a rice cooker for Mothers Day and I’ve already made this chicken plov several times....
I love how impressive these little cheesecake bars look, but they are surprisingly easy to assemble. Each layer has only a few ingredients! There’s even a sneaky veggie hidden inside, which gives this cheesecake a more authentic texture, and a few extra nutrients in each bite. If you’d like to get creative with the flavor, be sure to check out my vegan pumpkin cheesecake or strawberry cheesecake bars, for another variation....
I feel like everyone has a strategy too. You just don’t realize it yet. Or maybe it’s just me. A few months ago, I was struck by this 7-ingredient vegan cheesecake from Minimalist Baker. Now, I’m no stranger to vegan cheesecakes, but I’ve never made one with cashew cream. Cashew cream. Do you know about it? Have you played with it before? It does remarkable things in vegan cooking and can be used in place of cheese in many recipes....
Make it into a fist. Move it in a circular motion from the wrist. You’ve just made yourself a hand roll! Now, your turn to tell me a joke! I know, you didn’t come here for me to tickle your funny bone. You came here to make hand rolls you can eat, so let’s roll up our sleeves! With our minds locked on the big Thanksgiving feast, let’s take a moment to step away from the turkey, potatoes, and butter....
