Happy 4th Of July! Get ready to dazzle your guests this Fourth of July with a feast they won’t forget! I’ve handpicked 10 of my favorite, no-fail recipes that not only burst with flavor but also showcase our patriotic spirit. From a colorful Red, White and Blue Brownie Pizza to succulent Grilled Chicken Kebabs, I’ve got your menu covered. So let’s get cooking and make this Independence Day celebration the tastiest one yet!...
I’ve come a long way with microwave cooking. Gone are the days of instant ramen and frozen meals, which have been replaced by single serving fried rice, lasagna, and soup dishes. I used to think that the microwave was just for reheating leftovers and making popcorn, but as I’ve discovered over the last year, that is not the case. Seven must be my lucky number because it took me seven tries before I got this recipe down....
Growing up, we used ginger in our household for a lot of medicinal purposes. Yes, it was a daily part of most of our meals like with dals and sabzis. But my mom also made sure I drank several cups of ginger honey tea when we were sick or not feeling our best. As an adult, I love Adrak Chai for a bit of caffeine, some cozy warmth, and all the health benefits that comes with ginger....
Benefits of Arugula Arugula is a dark leafy green that most of us probably don’t eat often enough. Which is why this salad should be added to your weekly rotation! Here’s what I love about arugula: It’s a good source of calcium, which may help to promote bone health and muscle function. It contains folate, which is a B vitamin that supports DNA production, and is especially important during pregnancy....
Dried scallops are a key ingredient of what I’ve dubbed as Mama Lin’s “flavoring bits,” which often includes dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and Chinese cured pork. Altogether, this flavor base is savory and adds oomph to Cantonese favorites like lo bak go (turnip/radish cake), wu tau go (taro cake), and sticky rice. Ranging between a 1/4 inch to 1 inch in diameter, dried scallops impart lovely umami flavor to a dish and taste less fishy than dried shrimp....
Often times, tteok is made by pounding a rice flour dough to give the rice cakes its characteristic chewy texture. Although the shape of the rice cakes you see here looks a lot like garaetteok (cylindrical rice cakes), it is not derived from the traditional method of making tteok. That’s why I hesitate to call this a tteok or garaetteok recipe because it is my mom’s interpretation of a Korean-style rice cake....
Is Avocado on Toast Healthy? Think of avocado as a dairy-free alternative to cream cheese. It’s relatively mild in flavor, and packs plenty of healthy fats that will leave you feeling full longer than if you were to just eat a plain piece of bread. You can also use it on top of a whole grain bagel or English muffin. Here are a few health benefits associated with eating avocados:...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. You will love the hint of mellow lemony flavor which offsets the sweetness and compliments the cinnamon. It’s truly delicious. Store-bought baklava has nothing on this and trust me, I’ve been around the block when shopping for baklava. This baklava recipe is well loved wherever it goes and it is definitely a reader and family favorite! How to Make the Best Baklava (See Video Below): Ingredients for Baklava Recipe: You will need 1 (16 oz) package of phyllo (fillo) dough*; thawed according to package instructions *Fillo dough should be paper thin – even thinner than paper....
Best Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe If you’ve tried my Buttermilk Fried Chicken then you know you are in for a real treat! And while that recipe is dear to me because who doesn’t love classic fried chicken drumsticks, thighs, or even breasts!?! I’m also a huge fan of downhome properly made fried chicken sandwiches with all the fixings. So I decided to take my already delicious fried chicken and turn it into the best fried chicken sandwich around!...
The recipe is without eggs and butter, so anyone can eat them. The biscotti are perfect for dipping in sweet dessert wine or eating alone. Egg-free biscotti video Ingredients & Substitutions for vegan biscotti Find the complete recipe with ingredients and instructions in the recipe box at the bottom of the page. As a child, I ate (too) many of them, homemade by my Italian grandmas and aunts. After the unmissable Sunday lunch, they would come out of the kitchen with the most enormous cookie tray in the world....
I don’t know about you, but I tend to get in smoothie ruts. I could drink the same coffee smoothie all week long (because it’s addictive!), but I know I should get more variety in my diet by switching up the ingredients I use more often. This smoothie is a great way to do that, and is properly combined to help optimize your digestion and avoid bloating. Detox Smoothie Ingredients If you’ve been reading here for a while, you know I don’t believe in taking some special detox tea or supplement to “detox” your body....
Goat cheese and blueberries may sound like an unusual combination but the merriment of these two ingredients make these blueberry goat cheese empanadas a hit! They’re just so delicious and impressive; A little bit sweet, a little bit savoury – not to mention the stunning flavor and colour combination they produce. What are you waiting for?! Start baking! What is an empanada? Empanadas are a Spanish or Latin-American pastry. Usually baked or fried, they are similar to a turnover and typically filled with savory ingredients like beef or chicken....
La nostra ricetta dei buondì è fatta senza uova, senza latte, senza burro, e quindi adatta a chi segue un’alimentazione vegana, o a chi è intollerante a uova e latte.Per altre ricette briosciate e vegane dai un’occhiata ai nostri pan brioche, maritozzi con la panna, cornetti con la crema pasticcera, bomboloni al forno, e ciambelle. Ingredienti e sostituzioni Per l’impasto della brioche Farina: io uso la farina tipo 1 o tipo 2....
Super Easy Caramel Apple Dip Recipe A delicious and easy Caramel Apple Dip with cream cheese and toffee bits. This yummy treat is unbelievable! It’s so delicious, I could barely stop myself from eating it. The best part? It takes a mere 5 minutes to make! Adults and kids alike will love this dip! Smooth cream cheese mixed with hot melted caramel and crunchy skor bits (toffee bits) make this simple treat so impressive....
Cheesy Potato Soup Ever since I created my Baked Potato Soup awhile back, I have been trying to conjure out different variations of it, because it’s just one of the best soup recipes on earth. This Cheesy Potato Soup recipe is similar, but different enough to deserve its own spot on the blog. 😉 What Makes It Different Instead of making a roux out of bacon drippings like we do for Baked Potato Soup, we’re going to make caramelized onions for this broth instead....
The Best Chicken Cacciatore Recipe I have a comforting recipe for you today that’s perfect for this time of year. It’s filling, full of awesome flavor, and loaded with veggies. This is one of those recipes that you can use up pretty much any of the leftover veggies that are hanging around in your fridge. Did I mention it’s also all done in one pot? Score! Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian dish....
Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole This Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole has been on the blog for quite a few years now and it’s one of my top recipes for a reason. It’s super simple to make and it’s really delicious. You have all the flavors of a chicken enchilada but in a rice casserole. Pantry staple ingredients Easy to make Enough to feed a crowd Crowd favorite Ready in LESS than 1 hour...
Be sure to serve this with my smooth & creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Easy Buttermilk Biscuits or cornbread. Chicken Fried Steak Chicken Fried Steak is such a classic comfort food. This is always something I love to order at restaurants, but decided that I was long overdue to learn how to make the best chicken fried steak at home. Nothing beats a home cooked cube steak! There are a few easy tricks to getting the perfect crispy, golden brown breading (that won’t fall off when you fry it)....
Easy Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe This chicken Jalfrezi is one of my husband’s favorite dishes he used to get all the time from this Indian restaurant we went to often. Unfortunately, they have since closed down so here I am with my own version of it. It’s loaded with chicken and veggies in a spicy and tangy curry. I love trying all sort of dishes from different cuisines and then trying to duplicate them myself at home and this really comes in handy since we don’t have many nearby restaurants....
This dish is completely scrumptious but I mean how could it not be? It has everything you need, it’s got perfectly tender chicken, a crisp exterior, and a savory molten interior. This meal packs quite a hit in ways that are deeply satisfying and completely drool worthy. What Is Chicken Kiev? Hails from Eastern Europe, specifically places like Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. Chicken breast is pounded out, stuffed with a garlic herb compound butter, coated with eggs and breadcrumbs, and eventually fried and/or baked....
