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Check out our video tutorial below to learn how to make croutons that are quick, easy, and perfectly crispy. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Why Make Your Own Croutons? Like my Homemade Ranch Dressing, inspiration for these homemade croutons came after I read the label on our favorite store-bought version. My son loves to munch on croutons, and the ingredients list on his beloved brand of garlic croutons wasn’t great....

Dressed with extra virgin olive oil and dried oregano, it’s one of the best ways to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. Ingredients for Horiatiki How to make Greek Salad Serving Suggestions Similar Recipes Storage Horiatiki (or Xoriatiki) is the Greek word for Greek village salad or peasant salad, known worldwide simply as a Greek salad. You can serve it as a light and refreshing lunch with warm pita bread and tzatziki sauce or as a side dish beside your favorite main....

The dumpling skirt (sometimes called dumpling lace) is a thin and crispy tuile-like layer that’s attached to dumplings when cooked. To create this lacey layer, you make a slurry (or batter) of water, flour, and a tiny pinch of salt. Then, pour the slurry around the dumplings that are pan frying and cover the dumplings with a lid to finish the cooking process. Once the water evaporates from the pan, you’ll be left with a thin web of golden crispy surrounding the dumplings....

We love our instant pot because it produces the same great results in a fraction of the time so you can enjoy dinner fast! Some of our favorites include Instant Pot White Chicken Chili, Instant Pot Bone Broth, IP Corn on the Cob and the quickest Tender Ribs. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The Secret to the Best Instant Pot Chicken and Rice: The texture of this Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is almost like a risotto but doesn’t require the tedious stirring for 30 minutes....

My mom has been making this Chole recipe for over two decades! She makes it same exact way, every dang time. The only difference is that she used to make it in a manual pressure cooker, and now she makes it in her handy dandy Instant Pot, which is an electric pressure cooker. No more having mom leave the house in the middle of making chole and panicking when being asked to open the pressure cooker after the second seethe (the hissing noise)!...

I’m all about finding ways to cut down on heavy carbs and excessive calories without compromising deliciousness. While, of course, this recipe doesn’t taste exactly like potatoes, it tastes so good you might never go back. I think the best part about this sneaky recipe is that even vegetable pessimists will love it. They never have to know it’s made with cauliflower, right? That can be a secret between us....

Why You’ll Love It It won’t stick to your pot. Unlike cooking quinoa on the stove, you don’t have to worry about this gluten-free seed sticking to the bottom of the pot as it cooks. This is a huge perk if you get distracted in the kitchen! It’s difficult to mess up. The Instant Pot will automatically switch to low heat when the cooking cycle is complete, so this method is practically fool-proof, even if you forget about it....

Italian Parmesan Roasted Potatoes I love roasted potatoes and they really are my favorite side dish. Not only do I have them as a side dish but I also love to eat them on their own, since they are very filling. Roasted potatoes is something I grew up with, it was a staple in our house and on our table for every Sunday supper. Since I love them so much I always look for new ways to make them....

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 1 ½ pounds of halved baby potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Tip: Salting the water seasons the potatoes from the inside out. Check doneness with a fork; they should be easily pierced. In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup of thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup of halved black olives, and ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves....

A few months ago my husband equipped our kitchen with an espresso maker featuring a milk steamer. Since then, we haven’t been able to get enough of our lattes in the morning! Especially this London fog. I figured since I can’t get enough of this recipe, I may as well share it with you all. It’s truly comfort in a mug! Strong brewed tea sweetened exactly how you like it, and topped with light, foamy, milk and spiked with warm vanilla....

If you’re anything like me, you’re all about the side dishes when it comes to the holidays! The mashed potatoes are always my absolute favorite, so I wanted to create a sweet potato version that was just as delicious! With only 4 simple ingredients, I have made the ultimate holiday staple, Mashed Sweet Potatoes! In just a few minutes you can have this sweet and creamy side dish ready to serve....

Our recipe is wholesome, healthy, and delicious, and you can enjoy it as a starter, main course, or side dish. It’s excellent for meal prep too! Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes video Ingredients & Substitutions for stuffed tomatoes How to make stuffed tomatoes Serving suggestions Variations Storage More fresh tomato recipes More stuffed veggies This recipe is perfect for meal prep as the tomatoes get more flavorful as the ingredients meld in the fridge, and you can easily reheat them in the microwave for a healthy lunch or quick dinner....

Some of our favorite recipes are Mexican-inspired like Ceviche, or Fish Tacos (the #1 recipe on our site right now). This chicken bake satisfies the craving for Mexican food. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Mexican Chicken: We love easy Mexican chicken recipes. They are a fun way to explore new flavor combinations and change up your dinner routine. The green chilis give this really great flavor without being spicy....

I got the idea for this quiche when I was flipping through the morning paper in England (tea in hand, of course). It was a vegan Mediterranean quiche made with tofu instead of eggs. The tofu filling seemed like a bold move, even for me. The experimentation will come an another time, for sure. Just not now. This quiche looks all fancy, but it comes together easy peasy. Just mix the ingredients into a dough, press it into a tart (or pie pan), fill with the egg/veggie mix, bake, and, MAGIC....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Mimosa Salad is so satisfying. Everything is grated finely, making the texture so delicate and pleasant that it’s hard not to overeat. One of my readers, Liliana shared this recipe with me. I had never tried the mimosa salad but I was very intrigued. My words to my husband after trying it for the first time, “Where has this salad been all our lives?...

While you can certainly bake these muffins in a full-size muffin pan, the mini version will bake in half the time. The mini muffin pan creates perfectly portioned treats, too! Stirring in mini chocolate chips makes these muffins taste like dessert. But if you don’t have mini ones on hand, you can chop up a chocolate bar, instead! Ingredients You’ll Need This banana muffin recipe is naturally gluten-free when you use certified gluten-free oat flour....

You didn’t think I was going to leave out the pumpkin for my friendsgiving gatherings, right? Of course you didn’t. You know me too well. Growing up, Mama Lin always stir fried pumpkin with a bit of lean pork. It tasted fine, but that didn’t help me develop a strong affinity for pumpkin. Let’s be honest, savory pumpkin + pork doesn’t exactly scream “EAT ME” to a child. My first taste of pumpkin pie years later completely broadened my pumpkin horizons....

I never had the chance to prepare a batch of freezer meals during my first pregnancy, because my son surprised us by arriving three weeks early. This time around I’m practicing making easy and filling meals that can be ready in 10 minutes or less– so that we can function on auto-pilot, even when we are sleep deprived and starving. I’ve found that the key to making fast meals is to have a batch of delicious sauces and dressings ready to go, like this 5-minute pesto sauce....

This meal truly has more flavor that you will ever guess. It’s a guaranteed way to make sure that every single bite of pork chop disappears, and is living proof that a few simple ingredients can create amazing results in the kitchen. I’ll walk you through how to achieve that perfect sear, what the best pork chop cuts are, and the best white wines to use for the sauce. I first published this recipe in February of 2017 and I have been in love with it since....

Be sure to try my sweet cream cheese wontons next! Can You Make These Ahead of Time? Preparing the breading for this fried tortellini can take a bit of prep time. Luckily, you can bread these ahead of time and place the breaded tortellini an an airtight container in the fridge the day before you’re ready to fry them up. Can You Make These in an Air Fryer? Anything with a breading like this (as opposed to a liquid deep fry batter) works well in an air fryer....