These tasty meatballs are made with ground beef, rice, onion and seasonings then baked in a rich tomato sauce. Ingredients for Porcupine Meatballs These meatballs differ from our usual meatball recipe because there is rice in the meat mixture and no porcupines ;). Meat Mixture: I use lean ground beef for these meatballs since a little bit of fat adds flavor and keeps them moist. You can use ground pork or turkey in place....
To make the best pumpkin roll, simply bake a simple pumpkin cake in a jelly roll pan and spread it with a fluffy cream cheese filling. Then roll it up and slice it into the fanciest fall cake ever! This cake is perfect for Thanksgiving or to enjoy any time of year. More Fall Favorites Did your family love this Pumpkin Roll Recipe? Leave us a rating and a comment below!...
Made with cucumbers, onions, and a homemade brine, this recipe is quick to prepare, just like giardiniera. Enjoy them with your favorite burger, sandwich, or as a snack by themselves. What Are Bread & Butter Pickles? Bread and butter pickles are sweeter than dill pickles. They’re brined in a vinegar-sugar mixture with other ingredients and spices. There are a few ideas where the name “bread and butter pickles” comes from:...
This dish is easy to prepare and bake and holds up well at a buffet or a potluck. For supper, serve alongside oven baked chicken breasts and a tossed salad for a delicious balanced meal. Preparing Roasted Potatoes and Carrots If I’m making a dish with a sauce or gravy, I often make Mashed Potatoes but these are great with any meal too! Wash the potatoes and either scrub or peel the carrots....
It’s summer dinner perfection, but you can enjoy it anytime of year, as long as you can buy sweet grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes! If you have larger tomatoes, you can chop and roast them as well! Note: This post was originally published in August 2016. We have since updated it with metric measurements. Enjoy! The Perfect Use for Garden Cherry Tomatoes My parents’ tomato garden will soon be in business!...
Several pantry ingredients give the scrambled eggs so much flavor, and the bean sprouts add texture reminiscent of egg foo young or Vietnamese bánh xèo. Learn to Eat Eggs Anytime We’re always looking for more exciting ways to cook eggs for dinner. Unlike in the U.S., in China, eggs are not just breakfast food. They’re anytime food! While egg prices have certainly gone up over the past few years, they are a filling alternative to even more expensive meats....
Almost every Pakistani mom makes it in Ramadan and Bakra Eid and a few families keep endless supplies of frozen Shami kebab to serve the unexpected guest, and for teatime snacks. We love shami kebab because they are Delicious and healthy, room temperature kabab can be baked at 350 F for 15 minutes until thoroughly heated and golden. Flip kabab halfway. Freezer-friendly, Budget-friendly Picnic and travel-friendly, store-cooked kabab in a food bag with ice cube packs (Ice cubes kept in zipper bags)....
We first had this Shanghai noodle dish at a popular Shanghainese restaurant in Beijing called “Shanghai Min” (Xiao Nan Guo / 小南国). It looked so good from the picture, we knew we had to try it. It was love at first bite, and I knew I had to learn to make it and share it with everyone. After a little research, I found out how ridiculously easy it is to make....
I’m glad to say that this Shanghai Sesame Pancake recipe (上海大饼) concludes that mission. If this is the first time you’re hearing about The Four Warriors, check out our rundown of how to eat like a local for breakfast in Shanghai. (Be warned, that post will make you very hungry.) Butter or Lard? For this one, I’m going to keep it short, so we can get to the da bing....
Homemade shrimp cocktail has so much flavor and the shrimp are so tender and juicy compared to defrosting a frozen shrimp ring. You’ll never buy premade shrimp rings again! Homemade Shrimp Cocktail When I first heard that someone was “making” shrimp cocktail I couldn’t understand why. They’re easy to buy and serve. Once you make it homemade you’ll never go back. The flavor is so much better and the texture of the shrimp just cannot be compared....
Once they’re fully prepared, they can be baked (or just pan fried if you prefer)! Serve with a helping of cilantro tomato rice or zesty cilantro lime rice! How to Make Beef Burritos Burritos are one of my favorite foods (along with chicken enchiladas) and when I laid my eyes on these amazing burritos, I knew I had to have them. These beef burritos take a few steps but they’re not difficult to make and most of the time spent is hands off....
Stir-Fried green leaf vegetables are an essential part of the Chinese menu, whether back home in the US or here in China. These days, all kinds of Chinese vegetables are readily available in Asian markets scattered around American suburbs. A favorite, often served in restaurants, is Chinese water spinach. They’re hollow-stemmed vegetables, with different varieties that grow in water. The most common variety found in markets, however, are grown in regular soil....
Posted May 22, 2023, Updated Jul 05, 2024 This strawberry frosting recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. Real strawberries are blended in a high-powered blender until they are smooth (I recommend a Vitamix). Then, the puree is combined with butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar and beaten to perfection. Use it on top of your favorite cakes, cookies, and of course, strawberry cupcakes, or use it as a filling!...
Serve it alongside Quick and Easy French Toast or your favorite Breakfast Casserole for the perfect way to start your day! I love fruit salads when they’re fresh and juicy like this one (but I do love a creamy classic ambrosia salad with marshmallows and sour cream too). In the summer though, a fresh fruit salad is the way to go and truly the best way to enjoy the abundance of the season!...
Pork is marinated in a simple homemade teriyaki sauce (you can substitute store-bought sauce if you’d like) and cooked to tender perfection. Like most pork tenderloin recipes this lean meat is full of flavor and cooks quickly making for a perfect weeknight meal! Pork tenderloin is truly one of my favorite cuts of meat to make. It’s very lean, cooks quickly and when cooked to the right temperature, it is incredibly tender....
So…We LOVE Hawaii We’re a family that really enjoys travel, and we’re always looking for new places to go. But Hawaii is a destination we find ourselves going back to again and again. (See our first Hawaii post, when we took a family vacation there nearly 10 years ago(!), and subsequent visits to Maui and Oahu.) Where else can you find a combination of beautiful island paradise, pristine beaches, delicious food (with rice, always), fascinating cultural stories and history, and the comforts of being at home, all rolled into one?...
An Excuse Not to Cook! This may surprise you to hear, but even us food bloggers get tired of cooking every now and then. I find that this is especially true when it’s hot out, and I’m looking to avoid heating up the kitchen with the stove or oven. Quick recipes like this tofu avocado salad are quick and easy, and require no cooking at all! Not to mention the fact that it’s healthy (with protein and healthy fats) and can easily be made totally vegan....
Yes, Shanghai Braised pork belly is irresistible and yes, Cantonese roast pork belly is delicious, but pork belly recipes in Sichuan, China are different and when cooked right, this dish melts in your mouth and gives such a pleasant hot chili bean flavor that you may down two or three servings of rice with it. In the US, this dish has evolved as demand for authentic Chinese cooking has grown....
Posted Jul 15, 2024, Updated Jul 22, 2024 This vanilla milkshake recipe is proof that recipes don’t have to be complicated to be delicious. You can make the best vanilla milkshake at home with only 3 ingredients in 5 minutes. Use organic, high-quality ingredients and you will be blown away by how incredible a homemade shake can be. Also try our strawberry milkshake and chocolate milkshake recipes! Serve it topped with homemade whipped cream and a smattering of colorful sprinkles for a fun and easy dessert your whole family will love....
Posted Jul 25, 2016, Updated Jul 15, 2024 These Paleo Blondies are the real deal. Paleo, vegan and ready in 20 minutes. They are everything a dessert should be. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Like eating layers of warm cookie dough stuffed with chocolate, the recipe of my dreams. I knew I had a winner with these healthy blondies when my husband exclaimed, “Woah! You made normal cookies tonight!...
