I never tried making pan-fried rice noodles until I came across the recipe in Andrea Nguyen’s The Pho Cookbook (she calls them “panfried pho noodles”). It’s a fairly large cake of pan-fried rice noodles with a crispy exterior. In her recipe, she tosses the rice noodles with a scant amount of sugar and cornstarch to get the noodles to brown more easily. I omitted the sugar and cornstarch because I thought the noodles browned reasonably well without them....
Thank you to on behalf of the Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this garlic butter steak recipe. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. As everyone is staying home, working from home and homeschooling, people are cooking way more often and looking to improve their cooking skills. You all have been asking for more simple and delicious recipes that come together fast and have minimal ingredients....
Potato Zucchini Fritters I love fritters and I make them quite often, especially in the fall when there’s an abundance of zucchini in the markets. I wish I could tell you I grow my own zucchini, but I have a black thumb when it comes to gardening. The grocery store will have to do! But I don’t worry about that, because I love going grocery shopping. I combined these zucchini fritters with some shredded potatoes as well and these babies are to die for!...
Pozole Rojo Recipe Continuing on with my Cinco De Mayo recipes, I might have saved the best for last with this fantastic Pozole Rojo soup. It’s incredibly rich and comforting with melt-in-your-mouth tender pork and hominy which is the key ingredients in this pozole. The soup itself only requires a few ingredients, what takes this soup over the top is the additional toppings such as radishes, onions and shredded cabbage which are added for some extra crunch....
If I need a sure-fire way to make my husband’s day, homemade pretzels are a very safe bet. While I have detailed storage instructions in this recipe, I sure didn’t have to utilize them for myself! These bites were gobbled right up in no time at all. This recipe is great when you’re craving a quick-fix for some homemade soft pretzels. No messing around with creating the perfect shape, just cut the dough into easy bite-sized pieces....
Quinoa is a complete source of plant-based protein, containing all of the essential amino acids your body needs. It’s a great gluten-free and vegan option when you’re trying to reach your protein and fiber goals, especially paired with hearty black beans. Tossed in a simple lime dressing, this quinoa salad recipe is impressive enough to bring to a party, but also easy enough to make every week. Ingredients You’ll Need You can use any variety of quinoa you like for this recipe, including white, red, or black....
Not just good enough that you’ll eat it because it’s “healthy.” I mean, they should taste really good. So good that you’ll crave them again and again. A delicious dressing is the key to any tasty salad, if you ask me, and this refreshing twist on a lemon vinaigrette definitely fits the bill. Bursting with bright lemon and lime juice, a bite of fresh ginger and garlic, and a touch of honey, this oil-free dressing will make your taste buds sing!...
If you love easy party-favorite desserts like Lemon Bars, Pecan Pie Bars or Strawberry Pretzel Salad, these homemade Krispie Treats are a must-try! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The Best Rice Krispie Treats Today we’re making the best big and gooey Rice Krispie treats. Who doesn’t have at least one fond memory of these classic rice treats growing up? Our Rice Krispie squares are big, soft, and chewy, with a satisfying crunch....
The Best Romanian Cabbage Rolls Recipe This recipe for Romanian cabbage rolls is tried and true. I’ve made it probably a hundred times, and have rolled thousands of them! The big difference between Romanian cabbage rolls and others are that we make them with sour cabbage. You can find sour cabbage at pretty much all grocery stores sold in jars. You can also find sour cabbage at your local Polish or Ukrainian stores!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for this Russian cherry layer cake over the phone and I made it for New Years. It’s the same basic biskvit recipe that I love so much. I just can’t resist a moist cake! There’s a surprise layer in this cake: crumbled chocolate cake with cherries and cream. The frosting for this cake is only 2 ingredients....
Be sure to try my Cube Steak and Gravy next! Salisbury Steak Nothing beats a classic (budget friendly) comfort food quite like Salisbury Steak made from scratch. This is something I love to make during the week because I always have the ingredients for it. And if you don’t have mushrooms, (or have some picky eaters), they can be left out! I’ve spent the last year making some really delicious gravy recipes as well as hamburger steak, cube steak, baked meatballs, and meatloaf....
It’s been a gorgeous weekend here in Calgary, sunny and the temperature has been great. These are the days when I love being here. It actually feels like spring! I’m not fooling myself, I know more snow is to come, but for now I am happy. So to celebrate such a great weekend, I decided to make a scrumptious caramel pear pie. I’ve never made pear pie before, so I wasn’t sure how it was going to end up, but it turned out unbelievable....
Super Easy Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas Recipe Talk about an easy weeknight dinner! These Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are exceptionally easy to make and a total crowd pleaser. Your entire family will have happy bellies because everyone is going to love these incredible steak fajitas that can be on your dinner table in just 30 minutes. No marinating required, just season, bake and serve. I love serving these on warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Blueberry Pancake Recipe: Pancakes are good at bringing people together. I love mornings where we can all sit down together and enjoy the same simple and delicious breakfast. The best thing about this recipe is how quick it is to make. Breakfast will be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients for Homemade Pancakes: All you need to make homemade pancakes are basic pantry staples that you probably already have such as flour, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, and soda, along with some refrigerator staples like milk, sour cream, and eggs....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Eggplant Shakshuka Have you tried Shakshuka? Our family loves it, from traditional Israeli Shakshuka to our easy sausage Shakshuka (which is my son’s favorite breakfast). This one is loaded with zucchini, hearty eggplant and bell peppers in a spicy tomato sauce, crowned with eggs and fresh baby spinach. You’ll want to dunk some crusty Sourdough Bread into that sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!...
My absolute favorite drink from Starbucks is their cold brew with vanilla sweet cream swirled in. I initially ordered it by accident on a 10 hour road trip with my parents. And boy, did I regret it as someone who’s lactose intolerant. Yikes. But it was SO good. Tik Tok has a plethora of creators that love creating a quick copycat Starbucks cold foam for their iced coffee videos, and most of them are homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam!...
Easy Strawberry Galette Recipe Strawberry season calls for a stunning dessert that highlights this ruby red gem, and my Strawberry Galette recipe does just that. An effortless yet impressive dish, it combines a crumbly, golden pastry with a sweet, juicy strawberry filling, all baked to perfection. It’s my go-to for a simple, yet sophisticated dessert, that will have your guests swooning. I turned this galette recipe into 2 medium sized galettes, but you can also make 6 individual galettes from it....
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw my recent find at Whole Foods– they were selling raw squashes stuffed with raw veggies and herbs, with the simple instruction to roast them at 350F for an hour. It sounded so easy, that I had to see if this idea were too good to be true. These stuffed squashes were priced at $10 a piece, so I decided to make my own version at home for half the price....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Vatrushka buns are very popular in Russia and Ukraine. Vatrushki are soft sweet buns that are typically filled with farmers cheese, but I had cherries so I used ’em. These cherry filled buns were fun to create and you won’t believe how fluffy they are! They aren’t difficult to make but there is a good amount of rising time involved so get started early in the day....
Be sure to try my Loaded Nachos, Chicken Enchiladas, and Baked Tacos next! I’ve been on a casserole kick lately, especially ones that you can make ahead of time. It’s amazing how much easier your life becomes when you do a little meal prep ahead of time. The fact that you can assemble this Taco Casserole up to 2 days ahead of time is really handy. And the ingredients are really easy to customize!...
