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Nothing could be more hearty and heart-warming more than this economical entrée. What are Great Northern Beans? Sometimes called ‘common beans’ great northern beans have a mild flavor and are a popular addition to casseroles, soups, and stews. Since their flavor is delicate, they’re easily complemented by any kind of meat, but especially the smoky salty flavor of ham! Navy Beans vs Great Northern Beans What is the difference between navy bean and great northern beans?...

A herb marinade makes these chops tender, juicy, and delicious. Simply marinate and grill. Serve them with a simple salad and add some grilled veggies, then dine al fresco! Perfectly Grilled Pork Chops Pork chops, AKA ‘the other white meat’, is a healthy entrée, and they’re easy to grill! The marinade adds flavor while making for extra tender meat. This recipe can be made with bone-in or boneless chops. Pork chops are affordable and accessible, plus they cook fast making for the perfect dinner....

Note: This post was originally published on February 25, 2016. It has since been updated with metric measurements, clearer photos, and nutrition information. The recipe remains the same. Enjoy! Recipe Inspiration Now that I’m living in the New York City area, one of the things I miss most about my two years in Beijing is: lunchtime. Every weekday at noon on the dot, there would be a mass exodus from office buildings across the city....

Posted Feb 23, 2018, Updated Oct 05, 2021 These healthy peanut butter blondies are one of my all-time favorite dessert recipes that I’ve been baking for 15 years! I have this habit that I can’t don’t want to kick, of sitting down and having a legit dessert every night after dinner. However, I would like to live past 45, so I love making treats that taste indulgent but are actually good for you, like these chickpea blondies....

Fresh (or frozen) cherries, sugar, and lemon juice are simmered to create this delicious sweet-tart pie filling. Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Homemade flavor! This recipe is so easy to make you’ll never buy canned again. Make ahead Take advantage of cherry season, this filling will keep in the fridge for at least a week. It’s a quick and easy way to top your favorite desserts from coffee cake to no bake cheesecake....

Posted Aug 25, 2021, Updated Aug 16, 2024 As a mom of six kids, I have a handful of easy dinner recipes that I like to make when I need something I know my kids will eat without hesitation. These homemade chicken nuggets are one such meal, and a great alternative to their frozen counterparts (also try french bread pizza). I wanted to create moist and flavorful healthy chicken nuggets that rival store-bought varieties, and these definitely do that and more....

How to Clean Collard Greens Collard greens have a tough stem and prominent veins on the back of the leaves. These veiny crevices can sometimes harbor sand and dirt so you’ll want to wash them well. To clean and prepare for cooking do the following: Collard greens are easy to prepare, and a southern comfort food staple that everyone loves. We love collard greens with bacon and serve them alongside other favorites like black eyed peas, corn casserole, and shrimp and grits....

How to Keep Your Dish Cloths Clean & Fresh! Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Add your own great tips in the comments below! There is nothing worse than stinky kitchen cloths and towels. Yuck! However, it is very common for them to get a mildewy or unpleasant smell if they are not kept clean and fresh....

This is a rich buttery sauce great over veggies like asparagus, pasta, or even meat. You can add in your favorite flavors from truffle oil to lemon. Creamy, and velvety smooth, this sauce up-levels any recipe from ordinary to extraordinary! What is Beurre Blanc? This is a sauce I learned to make while taking classes at our local culinary school (we served it over salmon). What I love about it is that it’s relatively easy to make but tastes fancy....

Cantonese Comfort Food My dad’s family is Cantonese, and my mom’s side of the family is from Shanghai. While my sister and I grew up eating dishes from both cuisines, my mom once asked us…if we had to choose, which would we rather have? A table filled with Shanghainese classics like braised pork belly, soup dumplings (xiao long bao), drunken chicken, and scallion oil noodles? Or a table of Cantonese classics like Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, steamed whole fish, and this braised beef with radish?...

For maximum flavor, I prefer cooking them with the bone on. You can also make Instant Pot boneless pork chops using this same method. How Long To Cook Pork Chops In Instant Pot Pork Chops can vary in the pressure cooker based on size, thickness and of course marbling. You will need to vary the cooking time slightly if you have different cuts of pork chops. I use chops about 3/4″ to 1″ thick with bone in....

Instant Pot Risotto can be dolled up with some crispy bacon and peas for an elegant date night meal, or serve it alongside Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms or Mushroom Pork Chops for a cozy and comforting Sunday dinner. Why should I Make Risotto in the Instant Pot? Now that I’ve mastered this Instant Pot risotto, I honestly don’t know if I could go back. It is so creamy and flavorful, and just so much easier than all that stirring and babysitting on the stove!...

Serve baked fresh and warm from the oven while the cream cheese and cheddar is super melty. You can even make them with bacon bits for a little more oomph! What could be better than wonton cups stuffed with a cheesy jalapeno popper dip? Everyone goes crazy for jalapeno poppers (and pretty much anything popper inspired) and these little nibbles are no exception! Wonton Wrappers are good for much more than just wonton soup!...

Khagina is a Hyderabadi and Pakistani version of a spicy and aromatic scrambled egg recipe. As far as ingredients, it is very similar to masala omelet. It tastes juicy, tangy, and spicy. It is usually served with crusty bread or paratha. Ok, ande ka khagina (pronounced as kha-gee-na) originated in the Mughal kitchen through the Persian influence. The word khagina itself is derived from the Persian egg dish Khagineh. The recipe of Khagina is also presented in the Mughal recipe collection of 1834....

At certain restaurants that featured family-style cooking, I’d often see kung pao chicken on one out of every three tables. Chopsticks would work hard to grab at the small bite-sized pieces of chicken. And trust me, when the dish was “hot-off-the-wok” good, those chopsticks were moving faster. Note: While this recipe was originally published in February 2015, we’ve re-tested it and updated it with new photos and clearer instructions. We’ve also included a recipe video!...

What is Lotus Root? Lotus roots are the stem of the lotus plant. These stems can grow quite long underwater (several feet!), with segments that look almost like connected links of sausage. Harvesting lotus roots is a muddy and labor-intensive process, but the work is repaid with all of its healthy fiber and nutrients! Lotus roots are one of the most loved vegetables in Asia, and in Chinese cooking. The lotus root’s texture is crunchy when stir-fried, soft and potato-like when boiled....

Posted Apr 21, 2023, Updated Apr 26, 2024 This Mexican 7 layer dip is our family’s #1 most favorite appetizer. It only takes 10 minutes to make, and then can be chilled in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy, or served immediately. The first time I made it I assumed my kids wouldn’t touch it because there are so many different ingredients in the same dish, but I was completely wrong....

These rich little bars can be made ahead of time, freeze well, and are totally irresistible. What is a Nanaimo Bar? Named after the city of Nanaimo in B.C., Canada, Nanaimo bars have 3 layers of deliciousness. These bars are something that my Mom always had on every cookie tray along with Thumbprint Cookies and Sugar Cookies! They’re easy to make and even easier to eat, you won’t be able to stop at one (sorry, not sorry)!...

Few activities are more fun than making homemade ice cream! This recipe makes grape ice cream without an ice cream machine! This is the one and only homemade ice cream recipe you’ll ever need! No-Churn Grape Ice Cream We love vanilla ice cream but it’s fun to doctor it up a bit too! Homemade ice cream is the best! And this recipe makes it easy, fun, and a real treat to make for every day or on special occasions!...

Chocolate icebox cake is a generations-old classic that takes a small handful of ordinary ingredients and turns them into something amazing! What is an Icebox Cake? Back in the 1930s when refrigerators were “iceboxes,” these versatile recipes became popular! An icebox cake combines layers of cookies (in this case chocolate wafers) and whipped cream and it sits overnight. Once it sits, the cookies take on a cake-like texture resulting in a delicious dessert....