You can’t replace pork…but this comes pretty close! I’ll be the first one to ardently support a more plant-based diet. At the same time, I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that the flavor and texture of pork is something that can truly be replicated with just vegetables. Pork fat is one of the earth’s treasures that simply bears no equal. That said… This. Gets. PRETTY. CLOSE! How?...
It’s easy to make with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, pecans, whipped cream, and marshmallows. For the final touch, top it off with a cherry. What is Watergate Salad? Watergate salad recipe is a classic also known as Pistachio Delight, pistachio pineapple delight, or Shut the Gate Salad. It’s a dessert salad said to be named after the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, where it was served during weekend brunches. The color and most of the flavor for this green fluff come from the pistachio pudding mix....
The Flavor of Xi’An You may recall from our post about Xi’An street food that many dishes in that area of Northern China feature a spice mixture of chili and cumin, usually coarsely ground and sprinkled over things like lamb kebabs, potatoes, fried chicken, and biang noodles. It’s a surprising combination that you don’t normally associate with China. Cumin and chili powder are things that you’d expect to see in say, a big pot of chili or a pan of ground beef for tacos....
Achari Chicken is a tangy chicken curry made using a special blend of spices to give it a flavour profile characteristic of the pickles eaten across the Pakistani and Indian regions. It’s the same blend used in my Achari Aloo recipe and you can use this to spice anything, from meat to vegetables to even lentils! 🔪 How to make Achari Chicken My recipe starts of with making the special achari spice mixture....
While many chicken wings recipes come out juicy, we need them to be amazing with crispy skin too! This method originally appeared years ago in a fave Honey Garlic chicken wings recipe and can be enjoyed with ANY sauce (or no sauce at all, the choice is yours)! The Best Appetizer for Game Day Chicken wings are the real MVP, no gathering is complete without them! When making snacks, I honestly do not love deep frying so I try to avoid it....
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are healthy, hearty and full of flavor, but require almost zero prep work, and are super versatile. You can put a new spin on them with a fun sauce. Eat them as-is for a crispy skin “fried chicken” experience, or debone and use in salads, tacos, etc. Suitable for Keto, Gluten-Free, and Low Carb diets. We also really love air fryer chicken wings, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer chicken drumsticks… you name it, we love it!...
Frozen french fries come out just as good as deep-fried french fries when cooked in the air fryer! Tender inside and crispy outside, perfect for dipping! Crispy Frozen Fries With Less Mess! While we love oven-baked french fries, we also love that Air fryer French fries are on the plate in about 15 minutes (without deep frying). They’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Quick to make, go from frozen to fresh in minutes!...
Satisfy your craving and skip the takeout (and the extra fat). Onion rings aren’t difficult and taste amazing. Air Fryer Onion Rings Finally, we can enjoy crispy, crunchy onion rings without a vat of oil! We love air fryer recipes because they come out so crispy and are so easy to make! The air fryer needs less oil, creates fewer fat calories, and plus it takes less time. What’s not to love?...
If you have a couple apples that have gone a little past their prime or picked a few more last weekend than you bargained for, I think you’ve found their calling! Tracing This Cake’s Origins I first blogged this recipe in December 2013, when I was living with my parents in Beijing. I did a lot of baking when we lived in China, trying to create comforting flavors that reminded me of home....
So incredibly creamy and flavorful, this soup is guaranteed to be a hit. Easy to make, this recipe requires only one pot and widely available ingredients. The soup is packed with all the cheeseburger flavors and made even better by adding a hefty amount of bacon and not holding back on the cheese. This Bacon Cheeseburger Soup is guaranteed to please picky eaters and make weeknight dinners easy, fun and delicious....
Posted Aug 20, 2021, Updated Nov 11, 2024 With 6 kids, you can imagine we eat a lot of mac and cheese around here (a lot of mac & cheese). We have our favorite recipe for 15-minute homemade mac and cheese that we make all the time to replace boxed varieties, but I also love this baked mac and cheese recipe. It’s ultra creamy, irresistibly cheesy and makes a great main dish or side!...
This isn’t to say that we didn’t have family barbecue—for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or just a summer Saturday. But alongside our grilled steak or chicken wings on the grill, our side dish of choice was usually (can you guess?) rice. Woo for being Chinese! (But really, grill up our ribeye with soy butter glaze, serve it with steamed white rice, and tell me it’s not better than pasta or potatoes)....
Fresh basil leaves, olive oil, and parmesan cheese are blended with pine nuts and garlic to create a decadently creamy sauce that’s ready in minutes. Ingredients and Swaps for Pesto Basil: Use fresh basil pesto—many grocery stores sell a larger pesto pack of basil. Short on basil? Raid the garden and add parsley, kale, spinach, thyme, dill, or oregano in place. Oil: Use any mild flavored oil such as olive oil, avocado, or canola for pesto....
Posted Jan 21, 2022, Updated Apr 19, 2024 This black bean dip is a simple recipe that comes together in minutes but tastes so good it’s almost surprising how little effort it requires! This black bean dip recipe is made in 10 minutes with 8 ingredients and is a great appetizer for taco nights or even a great filling for burritos, tacos (like these sweet potato tacos or crockpot chicken tacos), etc....
This Blueberry French Toast Casserole starts with bread soaked in a creamy custard mixture. It’s layered with blueberries and a sweet cream cheese mixture and finally topped with a crunchy streusel topping and baked in the morning! Serve it alongside a fresh fruit salad with a fresh cup of coffee! Blueberry Baked French Toast Casserole We love French Toast but this make-ahead casserole recipe is super easy and means almost no work in the morning....
A Rich Vegetarian Dish This Braised Mushroom recipe has all the same rich flavors we would use in a Chinese braised beef or pork recipe (like Judy’s Shanghai braised pork belly!), so anyone cutting down on meat can enjoy a similar rich taste and texture. Braising entails searing the main ingredients, simmering them in braising liquid until tender, then reducing the liquid until you have a thick and luxurious sauce. Those are the key steps here, and it couldn’t be simpler....
These bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar are so yummy! Adding a hint of cayenne pepper makes them extra amazing! My mom made these for my kids one day while she was here babysitting… and they LOVED them! So being Grandma, she made a whole entire huge bag of them and froze them for us to just pop into the oven when they wanted a few! Don’t worry though, big kids love these too… perfect with a grainy mustard and a cold beer on game day!...
Tender balsamic marinated chicken breasts are baked with garlic, basil, and juicy cherry tomatoes. It’s all topped off with cheese and a fresh tomato bruschetta topping. Serve this with some crusty bread and garlic butter and a fresh Italian Salad for a complete meal! An Easy Weeknight Meal This meal is incredibly easy although it seems fancy! With the flavors of our favorite tomato bruschetta this meal is like a lighter version of Homemade Chicken Parmesan....
These sweet little no-bake treats need just three ingredients and three steps! Yes, please, and thank you! Delightfully sweet, salty, and crunchy, just in time for movie night or the big game! No Bake Butterscotch Haystacks Are butterscotch haystacks cookies or candy? Either way, they’re an easy recipe that kids love to help out with! This no-bake recipe has only three ingredients that are super easy to find, with lots of room for mixing, matching and add-ins!...
When we take it upon ourselves to make caesar salad at home, there’s lots of indecision around the dressing recipe, and we inevitably go hunting for a random concoction online that does the job, but isn’t much of a showstopper. So, I’ve taken matters into my own hands to create our family’s on-the-record caesar salad dressing. It’s got plenty of delicious briny anchovies, dijon, worcestershire sauce, and lots of lemon juice to make the flavors stand out....
