Juicy chicken thighs and mushrooms in a savory white wine sauce make for a delicious recipe that will be on rotation all year long! Just sear and bake everything together in the oven and dinner’s ready! What is Braising? Braising meat simply means to fry until crisp and then slow cook in liquid. In this case, the chicken thighs are browned in a frying pan and then baked with a mushroom broth and herbs....

My father, the hotel restaurant’s head chef at the time, used a closely guarded recipe of Chinese sauces, lots of garlic, and spices to make his classic char siu. While we first posted this recipe on The Woks of Life years ago (February 2014 to be exact), we’ve re-tested and made a few tweaks to the recipe that I’m sure he’d approve of! Also scroll down for a new recipe video!...

Seasoned chicken is served with rice, beans, and toppings with a zesty avocado drizzle. This is the perfect family meal as everyone can dress their own bowls. What Is A Burrito Bowl? The word “burrito” translates to “little donkey” and is usually made by filling a large flour tortilla with rice, beans, meat, and cheese (plus toppings, of course). In this burrito bowl recipe, I skip the tortilla and add in all of the good stuff with lots of fresh lime juice and a quick cilantro lime rice....

This soup is one of my favorites because it’s got a rich flavor and is fully loaded with chicken, gnocchi, and fresh veggies. What You’ll Need For Chicken Gnocchi Soup Chicken: I use boneless, skinless breasts in this recipe, but chicken thighs will work just fine, too. If using leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, add it in step 5 to heat through. Gnocchi: I use shelf-stable gnocchi in this recipe but frozen can be used as well....

I think we all need recipes for those “sweaty mess” days, when dinner seems like a faraway possibility rather than certainty. i.e. “It’s 8:00. Should I take out the pots and pans? Or just eat this granola bar and call it a night?” For all you workaholics/busy people out there, this Chicken Penne with Asparagus and Peas is an easy dinner that comes together really quickly. Just keep a couple of defrosted chicken breasts in your fridge and a couple pantry items on hand, and you’re set in 20 minutes–15 if you’re an overachiever....

Well, regardless of whether or not anyone’s with me, I’ll risk sounding like a crazy hippie lady and say that it’s a good time to nourish the body with some healthy foods! This Chinese Chicken Mushroom Soup is definitely up to the task—and it’s a quick remedy to boot! Unlike my chicken stock recipe, the goal of which is to extract all the chicken essence from the bird (rendering the actual meat dry, tasteless and generally discarded—something that I realize was controversial, but is, nonetheless, very traditional), the goal of this chicken mushroom soup recipe is to ensure the best of both worlds: delicious soup and juicy chicken that you can definitely serve up as a complete meal....

Posted Feb 11, 2022, Updated May 12, 2024 What would you get if banana muffins and brownies had a baby? Answer: these chocolate banana muffins! This bakery-quality chocolate banana muffin recipe is easy to make in one bowl with simple ingredients. It yields an irresistibly moist and intensely chocolatey muffin that has an almost brownie-like texture while retaining a tender crumb. Because chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea (also try these chocolate chip banana muffins and double chocolate muffins)!...

My favorite snack is a handful of nuts. My favorite are pecans but any nuts will do. My least favorite are probably Brazilian nuts if I have to name one. Sometimes I step up my handful of nuts by throwing in some dark chocolate chips. Living on the guilty edge. My daughter stepped in my footprints and start snacking on nuts. Peanuts and hazelnuts are her favorite and when she’s living on the guilty edge, she gets a spoonful of Nutella and sprinkles some nuts on top and call it a snack....

Posted Dec 09, 2018, Updated May 18, 2024 These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are my husband’s favorite Christmas cookie, and rank pretty high up there for me too (along with these soft peanut butter cookies and cut-out sugar cookies)! They taste like a peanut butter cup but are much easier to make.Chocolate peanut butter bars will be the star of your Christmas Cookie tray, and they only require 15 minutes & less than 10 minutes to make....

Posted Dec 19, 2020, Updated Mar 16, 2024 These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are an easy and delicious treat made with 5 ingredients in 10 minutes (just like these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars or these chocolate peanut butter balls)! This peanut butter chocolate oat bars recipe is my go-to treat when I’m short on time but need to make a dessert to bring to a holiday party, BBQ, potluck, etc....

Cold noodle dishes in general are quite popular in China. Many restaurants have their own version, and every family has their own favorite recipe. In general, cold noodles are prepared with a slightly tangy sauce consisting of aromatic sesame paste and raw garlic and scallion. I personally don’t like the texture of sesame paste, or tahini, so I used roasted peanuts. The peanuts add a nice crunch to the dish!...

Both sweet and savory, these beans are absolutely delish What are Cowboy Baked Beans? These beans are hearty and delicious. Cowboy beans are filled with bacon, beans, beef, onions, and a handful of seasonings. The sauce is a tangy mix of ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Whether oven-baked or slow-cooked in a crockpot, everyone will be asking for this easy recipe! We love to serve them with tortillas or cornbread....

It’s rich and savory, and it never fails to win rave reviews spooned over pasta or Mashed Potatoes. Serve with a fresh tossed salad for a delicious meal. To Make Chicken and Mushrooms Mushroom chicken is not complicated but requires a few steps. First, prep the chicken by filleting the breasts and then pounding them between two sheets of plastic wrap to flatten to ½ inch thick. An alternative method for reheating is to place the chicken fillets in a baking dish after sautéing....

Serve with a side of Cilantro Tomato Rice or Tomato Basil Rice and a fresh salad for a great meal! Ingredients This dish is cheesy, creamy, and absolutely satisfying. It’s easy to make and quite literally my favorite meal (along with Homemade Mac and Cheese of course)! SAUCE This meal is also known as white chicken enchiladas or green chile enchiladas because the sauce contains sour cream mixed with a green enchilada sauce (instead of a traditional red enchilada sauce)....

These are super yummy and easy to make! If you’re a fan of avocado egg rolls found at restaurants these days, you’re going to love these crispy little bundles! Fresh avocado is diced and tossed with lime and other great flavors to create the delicious filling in these! Wrap them in wonton wrappers (about 3″x3″) and fry until crisp! Wonton wrappers can be found in most grocery stores (although Walmart does not typically have them)....

I love serving these with a side of steamed broccoli and Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes for a healthy, easy weeknight meal! When it comes to finding ways to save money without sacrificing pure deliciousness, baked chicken leg quarters are on my short list. But cost is a very small part of the picture. Nothing compares to bone-in, skin on dark-meat poultry for juicy, tasty yumminess. Plus, it’s just about the fastest dish to prep that you can imagine....

Baby potatoes tossed in butter and a parmesan cheese mixture, then roasted until crisp and cheesy. It’s so easy to prep and bake that the perfect side dish can be ready in about 30 minutes! Why We Love this Recipe There are only 5 simple ingredients in this recipe, that you most likely have on hand already. This recipe uses the perfect flavor combo of butter, cheese, and seasonings that coat every bite!...

Nothing is more comforting than a cozy bowl of homemade soup. This fun version is perfect for dipping bread or crumbling crackers. It’s great for those cool fall evenings and reheats well for lunches. As Easy as ABC An easy go-to soup, perfect for kid sick days and lunches. It’s a mix-and-match meal. Make it beef, chicken, or vegetable broth. Add leftover meats and veggies. A super fun soup that keeps kids engaged, trying to find all the pasta letters, while they enjoy a healthy meal....

While it takes a bit of time, it’s super simple to make with ready-made pound cake and Neapolitan ice cream covered in fluffy meringue. It’s not only restaurant-worthy, it’s Insta-worthy, too! What is Baked Alaska? Easily whip up this delicious showstopper at home, since Ben & Jerry’s ice cream version of baked Alaska has been retired! Make ahead and freeze for upcoming holidays or last-minute celebrations. This easy recipe will make you look like a pro pastry chef....

Add your summer favorites for the perfect healthy snack, side dish, or even dessert. A Favorite Anytime Snack or Side This light salad is low in calories but filled with energizing vitamins and antioxidants. Perfect for serving next to waffles, pancakes, or ice cream! It can be made ahead of time and chilled until it’s ready to serve. So versatile with add-ins, make a signature salad with any fruit in the fridge!...