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The Best General Tso’s Chicken This General Tso’s Chicken recipe is a real showstopper, blending sweet, savory, and a touch of spice in every crispy bite. I love how the chicken pieces, tender on the inside and golden on the outside, soak up the rich, tangy sauce. It’s a quick, delightful dish that brings the magic of takeout right to our family table, and everyone always asks for seconds! Chicken Thighs (Boneless, Skinless): I love using chicken thighs because they’re juicy and tender, however, chicken breast works jus as well....

Enter this gluten-free apple pie. It will require some effort to make, but the final product tastes amazing, especially when with a scoop of ice cream. Mama Lin needs to watch her sugar intake a bit, so I lowered the amount of sugar and used coconut sugar to sweeten this pie. There is cinnamon in it, but I think it enhances the flavors of the apples and doesn’t stand out on its own....

This year, I made a special request for advent calendars for my nephews and niece. I suppose us adults shouldn’t be the only ones delighting in chocolate very day. I finally delivered the the advent calendars to them this weekend (way late, I know), and my niece wasted no time in tearing right through them. It was quite adorable watching her do her Chinese homework while popping a piece of chocolate for an energy boost....

These brownies came about for any reason that we add tahini in desserts. Because we bought a tub of it to make hummus and never used it again. I’m just being honest. These gluten-free Sweet Potato Tahini Brownies are ridiculously soft, fudgey, and cakey just like any ideal brownie should be. The sweet potato and tahini add subtle layers of flavor to each and every bite. They’re a great nutrient-rich, yet indulgent snack....

The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich I know, I know. Who needs a recipe for grilled cheese? It’s not necessarily about a long list of fancy ingredients and over-the-top fillings. Today, I have a really easy technique that I’ve been using since I can remember to make the BEST grilled cheese sandwiches. Whenever I make one of these sandwiches for someone, they always want seconds. These little changes in the way you cook up this iconic recipe will make a huge difference in the end result....

If the term “meal prep” has you picturing yourself eating the same meal over and over again, you’ll be happy to know it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of prepping a big batch of a recipe, you can prep individual ingredients, like a cooked protein, chopped veggies, whole grains, and a delicious sauce or two, to help add variety to your week. You’ll quickly be able to assemble delicious meals in just minutes, thanks to a little prep work ahead of time....

What I love about giving my son popsicles is that they are basically a healthy smoothie in popsicle-form. (Shhh… don’t tell him!) He thinks he’s getting a treat, and I get to sneak an extra serving of fruits and veggies into his diet. It’s a total win-win. In case you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to make layered popsicles, I hope you’ll find this tutorial helpful....

Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe The thing that I really love about cooking with the Instant Pot is just how quick and easy it is to not only whip together a meal but also how much it develops flavor in that short amount of time! You might have tried my Instant Pot Hamburger Helper or my Instant Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken, and if you liked them then you’ll love this rich and comforting beef stroganoff....

Chili Made In The Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Once the ground beef is cooked, all the ingredients are essentially placed in an Instant pot and then cooked for a mere 10 minutes, and this chili is ready to eat. I just love pairing this dish with a fresh piece of my homemade bread or a soft roll or even some delicious cornbread to slurp up all that amazing tasty liquid. Chili freezes very well and it’s great for making up individual microwave-safe dishes for lunches, or whenever you want to have a quick meal on hand....

As much as I enjoy eating avocados, I am never sure how to refrigerate them in a way that will maintain their vibrant green color. I have tried wrapping the avocado with plastic cling wrap or putting them into a container, but none of those methods have worked too well. Over the past week, I tried to locate the answer to the perennial question, “How do you keep a cut avocado fresh?...

Make this delicious Chinese-inspired dish in less than 30 minutes and get plenty of plant-based protein, nuts, and fresh veggies. Check out our best tofu recipe collection! Ingredients Instructions Serving suggestions Variations More tofu recipes More Asian-Inspired recipes Our recipe is simplified so that you can make it at home with simple pantry staples. First, we substitute cubes of firm or extra firm tofu for chicken. Tofu has a neutral flavor and works great in a stir fry with bold sauces like this one....

Why You’ll Love It It tastes amazing. This dish tastes remarkably like the kung pao chicken from our local Chinese restaurant, but with an easy vegan twist using crispy baked tofu. It will quickly become one of your favorite weeknight dinners! It calls for simple ingredients. Kung Pao sauce is typically made with sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, or dried red chilies, but this recipe calls for crushed red pepper flakes because it’s a more common pantry ingredient....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Lemon and White Wine Chicken Recipe is hands-down-best staple on our table. This dish is very easy to make and will keep you going for more. Ingredients for Lemon and White Wine Chicken: 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed...

Ingredients You’ll Need These vegetarian meatballs have an Italian-inspired flavor, featuring dried oregano and Parmesan cheese. They come together quickly when you keep a can of cooked lentils on hand! Instead of breadcrumbs, these balls get their structure from rolled oats. If you buy certified gluten-free oats, they are the perfect gluten-free recipe. (Otherwise, oats can be contaminated during the manufacturing process.) Paired with sauteed mushrooms and onions, they have an irresistible texture and veggies in each bite....

Perfect for busy weeknights, this nourishing soup comes together with pantry staples and fresh produce. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving a family dinner, this one-pot soup delivers satisfaction and delicious flavors in every spoonful. Why you will love Lentil Vegetable Soup Ingredients for Vegetable Lentil Soup How to Make Lentil Vegetable Soup Serving Suggestions Variations Turmeric and potato lentil soup Storage & Make Ahead Similar recipes LENTIL RECIPES: lentil curry, lasagna soup, Italian lentil pasta, Mujadara (lentils and rice), lentil bolognese, barley lentil soup, lentil hummus, 25 best lentil recipes....

When serving mac and cheese at a party, we want to skip the stuff from the box because we’re better than that. We may have to grate our own cheese during the preparation, but I think we’re all up for it here. Are you ready for these macaroni and cheese prosciutto bites? I was a bit stuck on ideas when I was brainstorming one of my friendsgiving parties several weekends ago....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you liked the potato or apple pirojki, you will love these meat filled Belyashi! Some people refer to theses as chebureki, but chebureki are usually made with raw meat and have a thinner dough. The dough is so easy when using a Breadmaker. Serve these meat piroshki by themselves or pair them with that awesome garlic dip you might recall from the potato piroshki....

I think I have a split personality when it comes to food. The reason I say this is because sometimes you see recipes like this Mexican BLT with Guacamole or this Thai Chicken Salad on my blog which are fairly healthy and then sometimes you see recipes like Sex in a Pan or this chocolate cake here. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, I just wanted you to know that I know....

(Nutritional information gathered from MyFitnessPal.com.) I decided to put turkish apricots to the test and used it to make my mint chocolate snack bites. The Verdict: A Good, Less Sweet Alternative to Medjool Date Snack Bites I quite liked using turkish apricots because the snack bites were less sweet. My family thought that the chocolate snack bites I made last time (with medjool dates) were too sweet for them, but they were a fan of these mint chocolate bites....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I kept meaning to get Mom’s recipe for this wonderful and easy meatball soup. She’s been making it for years. Because I love the meatballs so much, we put lots of them in this soup (2 lbs!!). You could use 1 lb and adjust the seasoning accordingly, but why? WHY?!! My Mama and I made this together in her kitchen....