Because jasmine rice was such a big part of my upbringing, I cook it often. Usually, I use my Instant Pot because it is the most convenient method. All I need to do is add rice and water to the Instant Pot, press the “Rice” button, and I have perfect rice in about 25 to 30 minutes. However, if I’m cooking a small batch of rice (about 1 cup or so), I prefer the stovetop method....
While I didn’t grow up using lemongrass, it’s an ingredient that I’ve grown to love after becoming more familiar with Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Once I learned how to cook with lemongrass, I started adding it to soups and curries. Though subtle, the citrusy, herbaceous notes of lemongrass brighten the flavors of a dish. WHAT IS LEMONGRASS? Lemongrass is a fibrous stalk with light citrusy flavor. Although I discovered lemongrass through Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, it is also used in other Southeast Asian and South Asian cooking (Malaysian, Indian, etc....
What are hiccups and what causes them? Hiccups are simply involuntary muscle spasms of the diaphragm muscle. They can occur for a number a reasons, including eating too fast and swallowing air, chewing gum, eating or drinking too much, stress or anxiety, or there are more serious causes like nerve damage, brain tumors, and strokes. While there’s not necessarily an easy fix for those serious causes, when you get hiccups from swallowing air or eating too fast, there is a relatively simple solution– you need to stretch the muscle that’s spasming....
Thank you Made In Cookware for sponsoring this post! A wok is essential to Asian cooking. Its unique shape makes it perfect for the tossing motion required in cooking stir fries. Buying the right wok can seem intimidating because woks come in different shapes and a variety of materials. Choosing the right wok for you boils down to personal preference. Although I grew up using cast iron and stainless steel woks, I now prefer using ones made with carbon steel....
Why You’ll Love It It’s unbelievably flavorful. While writing The Fresh & Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook, I discovered that the Instant Pot brings out more flavor in food than traditional cooking methods. As a result, this soup tastes as if it has simmered on the stove for hours… without actually requiring that kind of time. It’s ridiculously easy to prepare. Just add all of the raw vegetables and spices to a pot, then secure the lid and press a button to cook....
This Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli is my go-to when I need a hearty, flavorful meal fast. It’s loaded with pasta, beans, and veggies in a rich tomato broth, all made in just 30 minutes. The Instant Pot does the hard work while you sit back, and the result is a cozy, Italian-inspired dish that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil....
Easy Baked Italian Meatballs Recipe During the winter, one of my favorite things to make for dinner are meatballs! Not sure why but I associate meatballs with winter food, it’s probably because of how comforting they are! These meatballs are so simple to make, but they are full of flavor! This recipe requires a simple list of ingredients and very little effort, making it perfect for weeknight meals! Who can turn down a bowl of meatballs in marinara sauce?...
Kale Salad with Apples and Pecans We love seasonal autumn salads, like our Pear Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato Salad, and this Kale Apple Salad because it is loaded with all of our favorite Fall ingredients: crisp apples, pears, pecans, and kale of course! The simple honey-lemon dressing coats every bite of this kale salad and makes it completely fresh, nutritious, and delicious! This salad and a bowl of Roasted Butternut Squash Soup are all we need for the perfect Fall meal....
I got the idea to infuse lavender from a recent podcast of The Splendid Table. If you enjoy cooking, you’ll love the podcast! My favorite part of the show is when listeners call in with kitchen questions because a lot of the time, they apply to me, too! Lynne Rossetto Kasper’s impromptu recipe ideas are nothing short of genius. When I heard the idea of infusing lavender in liquid sweeteners (such as honey), I wanted to give it a try myself!...
How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing The key to a good lemon poppy seed dressing is to use freshly squeezed lemon juice. It tastes so much better than the store-bought bottles we used to buy when I was growing up! Paired with olive oil, honey, spicy brown mustard, and red onion, this dressing is packed with flavor. I love that it uses nearly half the oil that traditional recipes calls for, so it’s lower in fat while also being more flavorful....
Be sure to try my Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta and Sausage Tortellini Soup recipes next! Lentil Sausage Soup This soup has so much hearty flavor to it, it’s incredibly satisfying with those protein-packed lentils, savory sausage, vegetables, and optional add-ons like chopped kale or spinach. Some of my most popular soup recipes include sausage, it just adds so much flavor. (Be sure to try my Sausage Tortellini Soup, Sausage and Potato Soup, and Zuppa Toscana recipes next!...
In my experience, I make much better choices (and feel a sense of food freedom) when I’m open to eating anything. Even total junk food! Growing up, potato chips were one of my weaknesses, and I still keep a bag in the house for when I need something salty and crunchy. While that totally goes against most dietary advice (you’re supposed to remove everything “bad” from your house, right?), having a bag of chips in my house reminds me that I truly am free to choose those if I want to....
It features boiled lentils and rice flavored with warm spices, caramelized onions, and fresh herbs. You’ll love our Mujaddara recipe because it’s easy to make with simple ingredients, packed with flavor, nourishing, and satisfying. Like other recipes from the region – think of falafel, hummus, fatteh, and spinach stew – mujadara uses legumes such as lentils as the primary protein. The combination of spices will remind you of other Mediterranean recipes, such as Moroccan lentil soup, Harira soup, stuffed bell peppers, and stuffed tomatoes....
Let’s talk husbands for a minute. I know most women probably complain about their husbands because they don’t do enough or whatever. But I’d like to actually do the opposite here. Ladies, don’t hate me but let me start by telling you how much I appreciate my husband. I don’t want to sound cheesy but I actually think my husband completes me. I could not imagine life without him. He does so much for me, I can’t even begin to tell you....
Easy Fettuccine Alfredo There are certain recipes that have to be in your recipe box, and as far as I’m concerned, one of them is a phenomenal fettuccine Alfredo! It is one of the most basic and simple pasta recipes ever and I’ve never met a person who doesn’t enjoy it! I mean, who doesn’t love a warm bowl of creamy cheesy pasta? There are a couple things that make this recipe really great....
Easy One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi Dive into Italian comfort with our One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi. It’s a symphony of flavors and textures—tender chicken, soft gnocchi, a velvety, rich sauce, and a pop of color from spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Truly a feast for the senses! And the best part? It’s delightfully simple to make! Everything comes together in one pot in under 30 minutes. A gourmet, restaurant-quality dish without the fuss, perfect for those busy weeknights when time is of the essence but you still crave something hearty and satisfying....
These roasted potatoes are everything you want in a side dish. With crispy outsides and perfectly tender insides, these flavorful potatoes will quickly become your favorite. They’re naturally gluten-free and vegan, too. Since these potatoes are tossed and seasoned directly in the pan, you also won’t have a large bowl to clean later! Ingredients You’ll Need Whether you have red potatoes, fingerlings, or Yukon gold potatoes on hand, practically any type of potato will work for this recipe....
I’m so excited to share these awesome pesto twists made with puff pastry, store bought pesto, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese with all of my lovely readers today! You can definitely make your own pesto though, and you can find many pesto recipes here on Jo Cooks, I’ve made it and used it in various recipes. But to keep this recipe quick and simple, store bought pesto works just as great....
Ingredienti e sostituzioni Penne: per ottenere il miglior risultato procurarsi delle penne trafilate al bronzo . La pasta trafilata al bronzo ha una consistenza migliore, è polverosa e più ruvida della pasta standard. Quando la acquistate controllate sempre che sia fatta solo con grano duro e acqua. Se contiene altri ingredienti non la comprate. Pomodori: in estate si possono utilizzare pomodori freschi molto maturi. In inverno usate quelli interi contenuti nei barattoli di pomodori pelati in scatola meglio se coltivati in Italia....
Milk Barfi is one of my favorite desserts to enjoy while watching TV with my dad! We are the major sweet tooths in my family and he’s always pulling something out of the fridge. I attribute it to the fact that his family in India owns sweet shops out of Aligarh! I had the chance to visit and see how they made huge vats of mithai and smell the ghee permeating the air....
