Corn is one of our favorite summer foods! We love to process and freeze corn to add to so many delicious recipes. Best Corn to Use Most store-bought or farmer’s market ears of corn are yellow or white in color. There are many varieties of sweet corn that are delicious. Sweet Yellow is delish because the kernels are large, firm, and sweet. Fresh Butter & Sugar corn is deliciously savory-sweet....

Learning how to freeze corn and preserve a fresh bounty is not only a good idea, it’s super easy! What Types of Corn is Best for Freezing? Sweet varieties of corn are best for freezing because they maintain their flavor better than starchier varieties. Choose ears that have neat, plump rows of intact kernels and smell sweet! To Blanche or Not to Blanche? Blanching corn on the cob whole preserves its color and texture and makes it easier to remove whole kernels from the cob when it’s frozen, but it’s not absolutely necessary....

But while the idea of cooking food using hot steam seems pretty straightforward, the task of steaming food or even just setting up a steamer for cooking may be a little muddy and foreign to some of you. In this post, we’ll go over how to steam food for a wide range of recipes. I include three different ways to steam food, from a setup you can probably already create in your kitchen without any special equipment, to a modern stainless steel steamer, to a more traditional bamboo steamer....

You can still reference that old post for a still very good recipe for two kinds of pita chips—one salty and one cinnamon-sugar sweet! And if you can’t find tahini paste, it offers a decent workaround. The All-important Tahini The chief reason people called me out on my naively subpar hummus recipe was the lack of tahini. I never knew how to whip it properly for a smooth hummus, so I would forgo it entirely....

This shuck-free method makes juicy and tender corn on the cob that’s ready in no time at all! Add a little butter, salt, and pepper and they’re ready to enjoy! As much as we love grilled corn, cooking in the microwave is perfect for a fast side when you need just a couple of cobs. Easiest Way to Cook Corn! This method is great if you’d like to cook just a few cobs of corn....

These impressive little eggs come out fluffy and delicious every time. In just about a minute they are ready to serve in only one dish. Easiest Eggs Ever Eggs are always a fast choice but we love this recipe since it literally cooks in just over a minute. Cook these in a mug, cup, or small bowl, and clean up is so easy. No oven, no stove, and no pans needed....

This is my recipe for minced fish curry. Usually, us Pakistanis eat chicken, lamb or beef in the form of mince, but I love this spin on it. All my family were pretty surprised/confused/freaked out by this one! But they all loved it so much and now this is a favourite in my house. I was first inspired to make this one day when I was making a regular fish curry and was struggling to keep the pieces from breaking - and that’s when it occurred to me!...

Posted Mar 03, 2023, Updated Mar 18, 2024 This spring I decided to take my favorite store-bought Easter candy and use them instead of chocolate chips in the best chocolate chip cookies – and the result was these epically delicious mini egg cookies (also try these mini egg brownies and bunny bait)! Many people swear by the Cadbury mini eggs, and I’ll admit I was a die-hard fan too – until I tried the Lindt mini eggs....

When we made this moo shu chicken again the other day (again, the same way)—this time documenting it for posterity—everyone agreed that the recipe is officially tried and true. After devouring it on our family blogging day, we also declared that we should make it more often! Note: This recipe was originally published in November 2015. We’ve since updated it with clearer instructions, nutrition information and more. Enjoy! The Perfect Mandarin Pancakes for Moo Shu We recently created the perfect recipe for Mandarin pancakes, which we used in our Easy Peking Duck recipe....

In just 15 minutes, whip up a flavorful beanless chili with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a medley of seasonings that will make the perfect topping. Savory and satisfying, you’ll be coming back for seconds. Ingredients for Hot Dog Chili It’s a one-size-fits-all condiment for hot dogs, brats, and even hamburgers. You could even try it on omelets and grilled cheese sandwiches! Ground beef: Choose lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey or ground pork....

These classic cookies have a rich, chocolatey flavor baked into a thick and chewy cookie with crispy edges. Perfect for dunking, dipping, and definitely for sharing! Easy Chocolate Cookies This is a family recipe that comes from Nicky, who works here with us at SpendWithPennies. I have to say; they’re the best chocolate cookies I’ve ever had! Make chocolate cookies for a quick afterschool treat or movie night and watch them disappear!...

This easy overnight breakfast casserole has lots of bacon and cheese in an easy strata style dish. It’s perfect for brunch, holiday mornings, or lazy Sundays! An Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole I have a hard time choosing between hashbrowns breakfast casserole and this one which my mom always made for Christmas morning! This overnight breakfast casserole recipe preps fast the night before and bakes fresh and delicious in the morning!...

Sirloin tip roast is perfect served as an entrée with mashed potatoes or roasted broccoli and a crisp salad. The leftovers make great sandwiches during the work week and are perfect in Beef Barley Soup. What is a Sirloin Tip Roast? Also called a beef sirloin tip roast, or a round tip roast, this is the portion that is cut from the hindquarters of the cow and is often a tougher cut- the larger the muscle, the tougher the cut....

These are great to make ahead of time and everyone loves them! I am so excited to partner with Cabot Cheese during their 100th year as a co-operative this year to share their cheese selections. Cabot cheeses are naturally lactose free, naturally aged and truly delicious! We love deviled eggs from a good ol’ classic recipe to dill pickle deviled eggs to fried deviled eggs! It seems these bundles are always a hit....

I love cook foil packets in the summer (and I’m kind of addicted to Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets)! Not only does foil make the cleanup a snap, but you can prepare your meal in advance and for some reason everything just tastes better in packets. Mornings are my favorite time to prepare my meals for the day because as the day draws on, the heat creeps up and I literally don’t want to move when it gets so hot!...

Posted Sep 08, 2021, Updated Oct 20, 2024 We are well-known for our homemade cinnamon rolls – and in the fall I often get asked how to create a pumpkin version. So here you have it – the absolute best pumpkin cinnamon rolls you’ll ever eat! These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are truly the best because there is vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree and cinnamon in the roll dough....

I feel like we don’t get enough pumpkin pie. It seems unfair that such a delicious treat is only really served in the fall and maybe at Thanksgiving and Christmas. What’s up with that? If I were in charge (a scary thought, I’ll admit), I would ensure that pumpkin pie was served year-round. In that spirit, this recipe for pumpkin pie parfaits is a great snack to enjoy in every season....

Posted Aug 05, 2018, Updated May 24, 2024 I created this raspberry peach crisp as an ode to my two favorite summer fruits. I love fruit crisps (like apple crisp and peach crisp) because they taste like pie but are much easier to make. Plus, who can resist a buttery crump topping? This simple recipe is a perfect summer dessert served with homemade whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream....

Throughout childhood, I would request this dish at every family gathering, depending on my dad to make it. How it came together was always a mystery to me. This was especially tragic when my parents relocated to China, and my sister and I were at a loss for how to make some of our favorite foods. But no more, my friends. Seven years later, we’ve published nearly 1000 recipes (crazy, I know)....

I’ve seen many people try to make this dish without getting it right, and this is the most comprehensive step-by-step, authentic recipe you will ever find. Mainly, I wanted to make this available to Sarah and Kaitlin so this detailed ginger scallion Cantonese crab recipe won’t get lost in future generations. After you’ve tried it a few times, you’ll realize it’s really not that hard! Every time I make this dish, people walk away thinking they’ve been to Chinatown for a meal....