I started making English muffins at home when we were living in Beijing, and I couldn’t buy them locally. And you know what? Now that we’re all back in the U.S.A, and once again have the luxury of buying English muffins at any old grocery store, I’m STILL making these from scratch. Because: Note: This recipe was originally published on September 28, 2013. We have since updated it with more information, a Video, new photos, clearer instructions, metric measurements, and nutrition info....

This easy, flaky, butter pie crust will convert you to the real thing for life! Especially when baking a homemade blueberry pie or American classic apple pie. Step-by-Step Pie Crust While this pie crust only calls for five ingredients, you will want to follow these tips for the best outcome! Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making pies like a pro. Tips for perfect pie crust Make sure the butter is COLD for the flakiest crust....

This easy recipe makes super fluffy flapjacks filled with fresh juicy blueberries and a hint of maple. It’s the perfect weekend breakfast! Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes Pancakes are the perfect cozy recipe for the family to enjoy around the breakfast table. They are so incredibly easy to make with everyday ingredients. This blueberry pancake recipe comes out incredibly light and fluffy with a delicious homemade flavor. They are perfect to make ahead of time and can be refrigerated or frozen for a quick and easy breakfast any day of the week!...

Made with ripe mangoes, crunchy bell peppers, zesty lime juice, and a hint of spice, this salsa is the perfect blend of sweet and heat. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or use it as a topper for grilled fish, grilled chicken, or fish tacos! Fresh, Sweet & Savory This homemade salsa is so packed with fresh flavor with a tropical sweet and tangy flavor! Mango salsa is versatile and can be used as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, a dip for tortilla chips, or a flavorful addition to tacos or salads....

Use fresh veggies to create a new Summer salad every meal! I love a simplified salad with fresh greens, pops of colorful and crunchy veggies, cheese, a handful of seeds or nuts, and then dressed in a light vinaigrette dressing. A Simple Summer Salad Healthy salads are the ultimate supper recipe. Serve them as side dishes or add proteins like cooked chicken or bay shrimp and serve them as an entrée salad....

Wontons have various fillings, including shrimp and pork–a Cantonese favorite; Shanghai wontons, which have very little meat and thin skins; and of course, the simplest wonton soup with chopped veggies and pork. The good news is that any of these wontons can be fried, yielding different flavors in the filling and crunchiness levels from the various wonton skins. This fried wonton recipe is really simple and uses a basic pork and scallion filling, but you can get creative with different fillings, or even make a vegetarian or vegan version if you’re so inclined....

Chicken Parmesan Wings are oven-baked or air-fried and then coated in a buttery garlic parmesan sauce. They’re crispy cheesy garlicky good! Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wings These garlic parmesan chicken wings are oven baked or air fried until crispy and golden and then tossed in an easy garlic parmesan sauce.Skip the deep fryer; less grease, less mess, and more yum! They can be prepped ahead of time and cooked just before serving....

Smoothies in any flavor from strawberry banana to this green gem can quench a summer playtime thirst or refuel you after a workout. This has amazing flavor, lots of nutrition, and can be easily adapted to favorite add-ins too. Quick and Easy Kiwi Smoothie Make kiwi smoothies for one in a personal blender or double up the recipe and make a batch or two for a crowd. A take on our fave green smoothie recipe, this is a healthy way to energize the day....

This is the perfect barbecued chicken recipe for a cookout served alongside a classic potato salad or your favorite pasta salad recipe. It’s the king of summer entrees! How Long to BBQ Chicken This recipe uses bone in chicken (breast, thighs, legs) which take a bit longer than boneless grilled chicken breasts. Bone-In chicken will generally take about 35-45 minutes to cook through. Meat is expensive and I always want to make sure it’s cooked right (not over and not under)....

This garlic bread recipe starts with a French loaf topped with a buttery spread of garlic and herbs. It’s baked until golden and crispy. Prepare garlic bread just before serving or well ahead of time. What You’ll Need for Garlic Bread Bread: My first choice is a loaf of French bread, but you can use any baguette or crusty bread, or even ciabatta rolls, leftover hot dog buns, or hamburger buns....

Posted Sep 13, 2017, Updated Jun 28, 2024 I am always a bag of mixed emotions once I begin feeding my babies solid foods. On the one hand, it’s so fun to introduce our kids to new foods and experiences, but on the other, it’s just another reminder of the irreversible passing of time. Sigh. I want to help take the guesswork out of feeding your babies and show you just how easy it is to make your own baby food at home, starting with this homemade sweet potato baby food (also try baby food carrots and pear puree)....

Tender chunks of salmon are tossed in a sticky honey butter sauce. Serve it over rice with your favorite vegetables and toppings. This recipe has been sponsored by Challenge Butter. Sweet & Savory Salmon Bowls We love homemade salmon bowls since they taste great without the hefty price tag of take out. The ingredients can be prepared ahead and cooked just before serving. This honey butter sauce is made with fresh Challenge butter and tastes great on shrimp, chicken, or even tofu....

Ensuring you have a game plan will make the holiday’s much less stressful and ensure a beautiful roast turkey. Factors to Consider The following are just a few things that can affect how long to cook a turkey. I strongly suggest a meat thermometer. Turkey Size: Larger turkeys take longer to cook. It’s generally estimated that for every pound of turkey, you need about 15 minutes of cooking time at 325°F (165°C)....

You wouldn’t be the only one to think there’s not much behind it. I mean, how hard can boiling literal rice get, right?! But if you’ve found your way to this post, you’ll likely know that the answer is ‘It’s not quite thaaaat simple…’. It’s an art form - getting the grains soft and fragrant. Getting the right balance between tender and mush. Perfecting the texture. It’s not just a case of boiling literal rice....

Lucky enough to live where lobster is plentiful? This super easy primer will show how to prepare the pot with water, how to tell when they are done, and then how to extract the most possible meat from the shell. We Love Lobster! Depending on where you live, lobster can be plentiful or a rare treat reserved as a special occasion meal. Truly the jewels of the sea, fresh lobster is a treat, no doubt....

Pork tenderloin is lean, healthy and becomes fork-tender when roasted in the oven with just a little bit of seasoning. A delicious main dish alongside is fast enough to make on a busy weeknight and elegant enough to serve to guests at a dinner party! Thank you to our friends at the National Pork Board for sponsoring this post!x The King of All Cuts Pork tenderloin is, in my opinion, the king of all cuts of pork....

We understand that for some, it can be a leap, so we’re showing you how to do it from start to finish, with plenty of tips, detailed instructions, and photos. After reading this, you’ll be able to cut a whole chicken in the style of Chinese chefs confidently and quickly, serve a beautiful plate, and keep all your fingers! First-timers, Fear Not! If you have had Cantonese Poached Chicken (白切鸡, Bai Qie Ji or Bok Chit Gai), or maybe a whole Soy Sauce Chicken (See Yao Gai), chances are, it was made by someone else!...

My dad used to pick wild watercress with his family in the streams and brooks near where he grew up (in the Catskills of New York). Since then, he has always wanted to grow his own. We’re happy to report we now have a few nice patches of watercress growing in the stream that runs through our yard! However, you can grow it in containers as long as the soil is kept consistently moist....

If you’ve noticed that your slow cooker recipes aren’t turning out quite right or if it has been around longer than your grandmother’s recipes it might be time to test it. A slow cooker needs to run at an optimal temperature to ensure food safety and proper cooking. © SpendWithPennies.com How to Test Your Slow Cooker Temperature Pin it to your SLOW COOKER BOARD to SAVE it and share it!...

I always used boneless meat from lamb leg. While, she used shoulder chops. The fact is boneless meat is tough with thick grains. While, meat close to bone is high in fat and has soft tissues. Here a photo of raw shoulder chop, so you know which cut I’m referring. This time, I tried kali mirch gosht with shoulder chop and trust me, it was melting in the mouth, so yummy, my hubby who is crazy about Kali Mirch boti just loved it....