A roasted stuffed pork loin is filled with a delicious cranberry bacon stuffing and best of all, it’s deceptively easy to cook. Pork loin is delicious and moist, it’s great stuffed, wrapped up jellyroll style, and then cooked to perfection. Savory Stuffed Pork Loin Pork loin is a boneless, skinless protein and that means less cook time. We make a homemade bacon cranberry stuffing but you can use any stuffing mix (or leftover stuffing) to make prep quick....
Posted Jul 17, 2019, Updated Sep 02, 2020 This post is sponsored by my friends at Deer Valley Resort. As always, all opinons & photos are my own! I don’t know about you, but for our family, summer seems to be busier than the school year. We always have so much going on that summer fun can get put on the back burner. However, we only have 18 summers with our kids, and I refuse to let them slip away without making memories that will last a lifetime....
Tender homemade meatballs are simmered in a savory cream sauce for a weeknight favorite. Serve it over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. An Easy Weeknight Meal They make a delicious main dish over potatoes, noodles, or rice; kids love them! Use homemade or frozen meatballs. Add mushrooms, onions, or sour cream if you’d like. Ingredients in Swedish Meatballs Meatballs – Meatballs made with ground beef and pork have great flavor, but you can use all ground beef if you prefer....
After making this sauce you’ll be asking yourself why you ever bought a bottle from the store. It’s so easy and ingredients are also so easily available in your pantry. Furthermore what makes these homemade sauces the best choice is that you know what is inside. They are preservative-free and effectively inexpensive. WOW! I’m sharing a small recipe that’ll yield only a cup of sauce. Since its spicy sauce, you can’t consume too much altogether....
It was never a regular in my family’s daily rotation, as we generally ate Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cooking. So my first experience with Tangerine Beef started at the Chinese restaurant my parents and my aunt and uncle started in New Jersey over 30 years ago! A guest requested tangerine beef by the Chinese name (pronounced “chun pi niu” in Mandarin), even though it wasn’t on the menu. I had heard of the name, but had no idea what it looked or tasted like....
Luckily, the hardest part about making gai yang is locating fresh lemongrass and a good fish sauce. These two key ingredients, along with cilantro and lots of garlic, give this Thai grilled chicken the signature aromatic flavor that will raise the noses of hungry guests at any barbecue (when such things are safe once again!). If you have any doubts, then you must give this Thai grilled chicken a try....
What is ube? Ube is a purple yam that hails from Asia. Biting into a bright purple yam, it’s hard to know what to expect. The color is so disarming. But the flavor is mellow and rich like any great sweet potato, with a pleasant flavor that tastes a little bit like vanilla. Ube is also rich in nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, and anti-inflammatory compounds! Importantly, it’s not the same as taro, another purple tuber, which is lighter in color than the vibrant, deep ube purple (“violet” comes to mind, but violet is a flower, so shouldn’t ube be its own purple?...
In this article, we’ll talk about what this vegetable is, different types, and how to prepare it! What is Water Spinach? Water spinach is a long, leafy green vegetable with hollow stems that grows in water or damp soil. It goes by the name of ong choy in Cantonese or kōng xīn cài (空心菜) in Mandarin, which translates to “hollow heart vegetable.” In Malaysia and Indonesia, it is also known as kangkung....
Parsnips are similar in look to a carrot but sweeter and a bit more starchy with a taste more like a sweet potato. They are great for adding in with roasted potatoes, roasted beets, soups, or stews. What are Parsnips? Parsnips are similar to carrots in that it is a root vegetable and has a similar shape. However, the parsnip does not have the same orange color as carrots, they’re creamy white....
Having posted recipes on Chinese classics like Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, and Noodle Soup with Pork and Pickled Greens, this Coconut Curry Noodle Soup is a bit of a departure from our normal fare. It’s has a bit of Thai influence, making use of Thai red curry paste and coconut milk. If that’s not enough for you (though considering what I’ve learned about the awesomeness of TWOL’s readership over the past two years, I highly doubt it), here are a few of the other things this noodle soup has going for it:...
This acorn squash soup recipe starts with roasted squash which is simmered with a handful of veggies and spices. It’s all blended together until smooth and creamy. Packed with cozy goodness, we love to serve this soup with bread for dipping. A Sweet & Savory Soup This soup uses acorn squash with other veggies like carrot, onion, and celery for an easy meal. Serve as a first course with some homemade croutons, a main course with a simple salad, or as an energizing workday lunch!...
These Air fryer Taquitos are little hand-held bites, crunchy on the outside with a cheesy chicken filling and a little bit of spice from fresh jalapenos! This post is sponsored by Mirum, all opinions expressed are my own. Amazing Air Fryer Taquitos We love chicken taquitos and these are no exception. These are easy to make ahead of time (and can even be frozen before cooking). They’re great snacks for game day or a perfect meal with some Homemade Style Salsa....
The spiced tempering brings out so much flavor in the mashed potato. It is usually paired with spicy chutney and pao in Pakistani aloo tikki bun and aloo tikki chaat. If you like this recipe, you’d love my potato cheese balls, batata vada, aloo keema tikki and spicy fried potatoes. If you try this Aloo Tikki recipe, I’d LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-ratings motivate me to do my best....
This has to be the easiest dessert EVER, you’re just two ingredients away from an amazing dessert! My 10 year old probably would’ve eaten the whole recipe had I let her (trust me, she asked)! When purchasing canned apple pie filling, I highly recommend buying a good quality brand. It may cost a few pennies extra, but this is the one place I think it’s worth it! I’ve found most store brand pie fillings taste pretty close the the name brands… except apple....
Crescent Rolls are a great ingredient to cook with. They make for quick meals and can be baked, wrapped, rolled, cut, or filled making the possibilities endless! The buttery flavor makes them perfect for both sweet and savory recipes. If you’re wondering what to make with crescent rolls or how to make ‘pigs in a blanket’ with crescent rolls, we’ve got you covered. No crescent rolls in your area? Try making homemade crescent dough to substitute....
Posted Jul 27, 2019, Updated May 08, 2024 I drink a green smoothie every day, and have for almost a decade! So this post, explaining “how to make a green smoothie” with all my tips and tricks has been something I’ve wanted to write since I started this blog! This is a long and comprehensive post and video, so settle in while we get started. I’ll start by sharing how to meal prep smoothies....
Posted May 10, 2020, Updated Apr 13, 2024 When I think of a dessert that screams, “summer!” peach cobbler immediately comes to mind. This fresh peach cobbler recipe is the perfect dessert to bring to a BBQs during the warmer months. This recipe is made from scratch & is the best peach cobbler you’ll ever eat! The filling is made with fresh peaches (but frozen or canned can also be used) and adding vanilla and cinnamon to the biscuit topping gives it a rich delicious flavor better than any other cobbler I’ve ever had!...
A simple mixture of corn, beans, onions, and fresh flavors are mixed with a hint of jalapeno and some lime juice for the perfect bite. Black Bean and Corn Salsa We’re crazy about this recipe because the flavors are so fresh! Looking for a last-minute party snack? Dips and baked beans are always a crowd favorite, but black bean and corn salsa will be your new go-to! Use it as a scoopable dip with tortilla chips, or a dressing mixed into chilled pasta!...
Posted Aug 19, 2020, Updated Apr 12, 2024 Taco night isn’t complete in my house without these black bean sweet potato tacos – I make them at least twice a month (along with this salsa, Mexican rice, guacamole, and refried beans)! In this recipe, sweet potatoes and vegetables are spiced and roasted to perfection. Then everything is tossed in a delicious cilantro-lime mixture and roasted again for a depth of flavor that is out-of-this-world delicious....
This easy pasta salad recipe is great for any cookout or even as a lunch or light summer meal! Using homemade dressing makes this recipe next level! I am sort of known as the pasta salad queen when it comes to cookouts, barbecues, or potlucks. I will almost always be bringing along a delicious cold pasta salad with me, whether it is a Italian Pasta Salad or a tangy Greek pasta salad!...
