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What Are Lion’s Head Meatballs? Lion’s Head Meatballs (狮子头 – shīzitóu) are large pork meatballs that are steamed/braised and served with vegetables. Their name derives from their shape, which resembles the head of a Chinese guardian lion, or foo dog. It can be eaten any time of year, but is often served as a celebration dish! Lion’s Head is also a classic dish in Huaiyang cuisine, one of the four major cuisines in China, representing the culinary traditions of Eastern China and primarily Jiangsu Province....

Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce with Italian seasonings and parmesan cheese. Ingredients for Marry Me Chicken Chicken: I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets in this recipe. You can also use boneless chicken thighs Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes – they add a deliciously tangy flavor to this dish. You can purchase them online here or find them near the pesto in the grocery store....

Posted Sep 16, 2016, Updated Jul 14, 2024 Happy fall! Today I’m sharing the perfect fall dessert with you all…these No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pies. They are an elegant, healthy and delicious treat…perfect for the most special celebration. I have to be honest with you, pumpkin pie is usually not my favorite (except for this recipe…YUM). I am a total texture person, and (until this recipe) I hadn’t found a pumpkin pie that didn’t give me a bit of the heebie-jeebies when I took a bite....

Posted Sep 07, 2022, Updated Sep 13, 2024 I’m always trying to find new ways to enjoy the abundance of fresh apples in the fall – and these Apple Cookies are one of our favorites (along with this apple pie, apple crisp, apple galette and cinnamon apples). These oatmeal apple cookies are crispy on the outside with soft and chewy centers. They’re richly flavored with vanilla, cinnamon & nutmeg and are packed with fresh apples and cinnamon chips!...

It’s the perfect dessert dressed up with whipped cream and berries (or just a scoop of ice cream), or the perfect breakfast and afternoon tea cake. We’ve baked this about 10 times since we successfully developed the recipe. Every time, it’s gone in two days flat. In short, it’s incredible. What is Osmanthus? Osmanthus or guìhuā in Manadarin (桂花), is a sweet, fragrant flower native to East Asia. You may find it as a dried tea, in syrup for baking Chinese desserts, or as a flavoring in wine for braised meat dishes....

These past few weeks have been such a beautiful time, so anticipated after a terribly stressful pregnancy during the pandemic. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend the first 40 days after the birth of our little Baby Q at my Mother’s house for what we call the ‘chilla’ period in Urdu, which is a time for rest and healing. I was taken care of, tended to, fed and looked after back to my usual self during my stay....

Sweet, almost anise-like flavored parsnips are delicious when cooked in with garlic and blended into a rich and velvety puree. These are great as a mashed potato alternative or as an elegant addition to a holiday meal. Versatile recipe! Delicate flavored parsnip puree goes with any kind of protein and can also be added to creamy soups to punch up the flavor. Ingredients for Parsnip Puree Parsnips – They look similar to carrots but are creamy white....

Posted May 27, 2022, Updated Feb 17, 2024 Everyone loves peach pie, but sometimes making a pie can be intimidating and time-consuming. Never fear, this peach galette is here to help you feel confident in the kitchen. It tastes exactly like a peach pie, but it’s easier to make! The rustic nature of this peach galette recipe makes it virtually impossible to “mess up.” It’s an impressive summer dessert that will wow your friends and family – who never need to know just how easy it was to make!...

Posted Nov 25, 2018, Updated Jun 23, 2024 What’s better than a warm mug full of rich, creamy homemade hot chocolate topped with homemade whipped cream? Answer: A warm mug full of rich, creamy homemade peanut butter hot chocolate. Because I mean really, why wouldn’t you want to cozy up with a sweet treat that tastes just like a warm, liquid peanut butter cup?! This peanut butter hot chocolate recipe is seriously delicious, and is made with 6 ingredients in less than 10 minutes...

Becoming the Family Bread Baker I talked about my first bread making experience in our Homemade Multigrain Bread recipe a while back. To give you the short version of the story, the resulting “bread” was more akin to a blackened lump of coal when all was said and done. Obviously, not one of my shining moments. But years later, I have somehow become the bread-maker of our family. Or perhaps more accurately, the dough maker....

Although a Prawn Karahi is typically not as common as it’s more popular cousins (i.e. Chicken Karahi, Lamb Karahi and Mutton Karahi), that in no way means it’s any less delicious in its own right! What is a Karahi? A Karahi refers to a deep wok-like dish used in the South of Asia, often made of heavy cast iron. Though it refers to the name of the pan, it has also become synonymous with a particular type of curry - one with a tomato and ginger heavy base and emphasis on ginger, coriander and green chilli....

Inspired by unicorns? These magical morsels are so fun to frost and decorate. These are a great birthday party idea with colorful, “over the rainbow” swirls in each one! This is the easiest dessert ever! Colorful Cupcakes So easy to make, any day can be a celebration! Pick team colors and bake for game day or the holidays. It doesn’t get any easier than a box of cake mix and food coloring!...

What Is Red Braising, or Red Cooking? Red braising is most often associated with Shanghainese hóngshāo ròu, which is made with pork belly. But you can red braise or red cook many different ingredients, from various proteins and eggs, to tofu and vegetables. At its most basic, the technique involves braising food in a mixture of light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar to create a reddish, dark brown sauce that coats the ingredients....

Baked Chicken Breasts are great for a quick meal or to top salads but this whole roasted chicken is a complete meal that requires minimal prep work. We love serving it alongside some dinner rolls for the perfect meal! How To Roast A Chicken The trick to getting perfectly juicy chicken is preheating the oven to 450°F then turning it down. This seals the juices in as soon as possible then cooks the chicken at a uniform temperature (think, searing meat for beef stew)....

Fresh radishes are tossed in a light seasoning and roasted until tender-crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. What You’ll Need To Roast Radishes Radishes: Use regular red, French, or chopped daikon radishes, and make sure they’re roughly the same size so they cook uniformly. Oil: A bit of oil helps the seasonings stick and the radishes to caramelize. Seasonings: A sprinkle of dill, garlic powder, and salt and pepper is all this recipe needs....

Fresh crisp green beans are cooked in a touch broth for flavor and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic & chili flakes. They pair perfectly with any entree and are so easy to make! Why We Love This Side Dish Sauteed Green Beans are so quick and easy. They can be ready and on the table in 15 minutes! With only a handful of ingredients, this side dish is the perfect veggie choice for dinner....

Shrimp skewers with juicy pineapple and green onion are brushed with a quick, sweet and spicy glaze. Pair them with grilled veggies and rice for a perfect summer meal. Ingredients for Grilled Shrimp Kabobs Shrimp kabobs are quick to make and can be prepared ahead of time. They’re perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings. Shrimp – Choose peeled and deveined jumbo or colossal-sized shrimp. You can choose tails off or on....

Posted Mar 07, 2018, Updated May 31, 2024 Spinach pancakes are a delicious breakfast packed with nutrients and naturally colored green. Also known as “hulk pancakes” in our house (similar to these spinach muffins), my entire family loves this recipe! They are gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients that will keep you full until lunch. How to Make Spinach Pancakes These pancakes are very easy to make. Just blend the wet ingredients together, then mix them into the dry!...

It’s called “amaranth”, “amaranth greens” or sometimes “Chinese spinach,” and comes in both green and purplish-pink colors. The flavor of the two varieties is largely the same, but the pink veggies lend a bit of drama to the dinner table. Find it at your local Asian grocery store. Just cook with a little garlic, oil and salt. You can also try the method we use in this stir-fried snow pea leaves recipe, or you can go the fermented tofu route we used in this water spinach recipe....

When time is tight, whip up these easy Stir Fry Veggies and have dinner on the table in minutes. Even faster if you’re a meal prepping pro on the weekend, just toss everything into the pot for a dinner that’s quick to the table. Hey friends! It’s Kellie, again, from The Suburban Soapbox and since school has been back in session, time is not on my side lately. I’m the kind of person that puts everything off until the last minute and miscalculates how long it will really take me to get ready in the morning....