Top it with a drizzle of glaze, cream cheese frosting, or whipped cream for a perfect Easter breakfast. No reservations, waiting in line, or waiting for service, plus, we love that this casserole can be made the day before while you are busy with other festivities! We love this sweet take on traditional breakfast strata! What’s in a Breakfast Bake? BREAD Sweet cubes of cinnamon bread are layered with other ingredients for a classic French toast bake with a twist!...
Crunchy and versatile, crostini is tasty topped with bruschetta or tomato jam, as a side dish brushed with garlic (like garlic bread) or added to our favorite french onion soup recipe! What is Crostini? Crostini are made from bite-sized slices of bread that are brushed with oil, (sometimes sprinkled with cheese) and baked to a golden crisp. The real secret to an amazing crostini, is rubbing it with a fresh clove of garlic once it comes out of the oven!...
Lean ground beef is perfectly seasoned and simmered with tomatoes, onions, beans, and a handful of Tex-Mex-inspired veggies. This easy Taco Soup recipe combines two of my favorite things: ground beef tacos and belly-warming soup! Simple Ingredients, Amazing Taco Soup! Beef: I use lean ground beef, but you can also substitute ground turkey or ground/chopped chicken. Corn: Frozen corn adds bulk and nutrition. Use drained canned corn or cut the kernels off leftover grilled corn on cob....
Phalsa (sounds so much like a Greek science lab berry, lol!) unlike grapes gives you a different experience. The shriveled and dark-skinned falsa ones are sweet (meethay) and firm reddish-purple ones are sour (khattay). So it’s a pleasure snacking falsa in summer. Falsa juice is a diluted and sweetened drink made from Grewia Asiatica also known as falsa or Phalsa. Falsa juice is also called falsa sharbat. More summer drinks to enjoy are Jaggery drink, Plum juice, Peach juice, and Water Melon juice....
This sauce is packed with the rich and fresh flavor of garden tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. It’s great for tossing with pasta, topping pizza, or serving over your favorite meatballs. Ingredients For Fresh Tomato Sauce Tomatoes: Use ripe garden tomatoes or summer market tomatoes—the riper, the better! You can use any variety of tomatoes for this recipe—plum tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or heirlooms are favorites. Herbs: Dried herbs are added earlier in the cooking process so they have a chance to rehydrate....
Green ginger tea is a variety of green tea mixed with ginger root. It is made with grated ginger, green tea leaves, lemon, and honey. Sometimes, cinnamon is also added. It is full of immune-boosting, warming, relaxing flavors and nutrients to soothe your fatigue and refresh your brain. Ginger contains phytonutrients known as gingerols which that responsible for their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects. This green tea made with ginger can also help weight loss which makes it a perfect detox tea....
It’s all about the cheese when it comes to the best grilled cheese sandwich! How to Make a Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich A pan-fried grilled cheese with mayo and tomato looks just as good on a plate as it tastes! Why not try a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato for a heartier version? To Cook: Place, mayo side down, on a heated skillet and fry until golden brown....
Crisp romaine, colorful veggies, and cheese are topped with slices of grilled BBQ chicken and a tangy dressing make a fresh meal anytime of year. This is the best of summer salad recipes! Fresh Grilled Chicken Salad Protein salads are one-bowl wonders any time of year! Use this recipe as a base for other variations! Just prep it, toss it, and enjoy it! Grilled chicken salad is a low-carb, low-calorie recipe that’s refreshing, filling....
Fish is easy to cook, light, and pairs beautifully with a tropical-style mango salsa for a quick dinner. What is Mahi Mahi? Mahi-mahi is a mildly sweet whitefish with a sturdy texture, almost like swordfish, and can be found in waters from Massachusetts to Texas and the Caribbean. Mahi-Mahi is often seen in menus as blackened fish tacos because it is a firmer fish. Find fillets at your local fishmonger or sometimes frozen at the supermarket....
In this recipe, steamed taro and pork melt together into a perfect centerpiece dish for Chinese New Year, or any other special occasion. A Show-Stopping Pork Dish Perhaps this year, you’re looking for a different pork recipe than the old standards, like Judy’s hong shao rou. This steamed pork belly with taro is a Hakka dish that often shows up on dinner tables during Chinese New Year festivities. For me, as a hungry—and admittedly a little husky—kid, this Pork Belly with Taro was one of the best things that could show up on the dinner table....
This homemade lentil soup recipe is cozy, filling, and loaded with nourishment. With just one pot and a handful of common ingredients, this favorite soup is a go-to! Budget-friendly, easy to make, and freezer-friendly, this is a staple in my house! Did you make this Homemade Lentil Soup? Be sure to leave a rating and comment below! If you like bean soup, you’ll probably love this one pot lentil soup recipe!...
This Clay Pot Rice Bowl is actually somewhat similar to a Korean bibimbap, in that you get those slightly crispy bits of rice at the bottom of the pot. You basically steam it with a bunch of Chinese charcuterie (cured pork belly and Chinese sausage), whip up a quick sauce, and stir it all together with fresh green onion. The salty, savory sausage and pork belly flavor the rice, and when you’re stirring that glorious mess together, it’s like…Helen of Who?...
In fact, I’ve been eating much more black rice than white rice these days, so I wanted to share how I prepare it. An Once Forbidden Food I don’t know too much about the history of black rice, but I do know that it is often referred to as “forbidden rice” in English. Sources say that it was designated as “forbidden rice” or “imperial rice” due to the fact that it was believed to promote health and longevity, and therefore reserved for imperial use....
The Instant Pot cooks an entire corned beef and cabbage dinner to tender perfection in a fraction of the time (and all in one pot)! Not only is corned beef brisket a star on St. Patrick’s Day, but it makes for a hearty entrée all year round! Why We Love the Instant Pot For years I’ve made CrockPot corned beef, and it comes out incredibly tender. This Instant Pot corned beef is just as delicious, but it cooks much faster!...
Get juicy, tender results when you cook pulled pork in an Instant Pot with seasonings, onion, and root beer! Drizzle with your fave BBQ sauce for the perfect bite. Perfect for pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, or to scoop over coleslaw or even on top of mac and cheese! An Instant Pot Makes Great Pulled Pork! An Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker and it’s both safe and easy to use....
Stock vs. Broth Have you ever wondered what the difference is between “stock” and “broth?” I’ve come across this statement on the internet: “Chicken stock tends to be made more from bony parts, whereas chicken broth is made more out of meat.” So what do you call it when it’s made with a whole chicken? If there is meat involved, I believe the correct term is “broth.” However, we tend to use these terms interchangeably on the blog....
This version, however, is a shortcut to zongzi flavors, without the work of forming them into individual dumplings. If you love eating zongzi, but you’re over the whole “wrap them in a leaf” thing, this recipe is for you! Sometimes Shortcuts Are OK. We’re here to say that sometimes, a shortcuts are allowed. Okay, even! We’re no strangers to the hard work and love that go into traditional sticky rice dumplings/zongzi....
A big pile of crispy french fries smothered in melty cheese and bacon and topped with green onion and your fave toppings! Serve these fries with sour cream and homemade ranch for dipping! There’s just something about a big pile of cheesy fries. Perfect for snacking on during the big game or for casual nights when you just want something to snack on with friends. Ingredients for Cheese Fries French Fries – To make cheese fries you’ll need fries of course!...
This is a traditional Bohra paya recipe that depends on ‘hara masala’ for the heat in any food. Hara masala is a paste of green chili, ginger, and garlic. So this traditional paya / trotter is really simple in which hara masala is used with fresh coriander and black pepper. Actually, the tradition of eating trotter curry has been prevalent in Punjabi. That’s why paya are almost associated with Punjabi spices....
I love making Icebox Cakes… if you’ve never made one, you have to try it! They are SO simple to make, no baking required and you can do it ahead of time so it’s easy if you are having guests or need to take it along somewhere! Repin No Bake Banana Split Icebox Cake Here For this No Bake Banana Split Icebox Cake recipe I used very ripe bananas, if you toss them with the pineapple juice, they don’t brown at all!...
