I have always been a huge fan of cookies, much more than cakes and pies. Whether it is no bake cookies, or cake mix cookies, or something in between, sign me up! I recently made a big batch of homemade pecan sandies, and it opened up the world of delicious homemade cookies. No more Keebler Pecan Sandies for me, I will make my own. I had been lazy about cookies, either buying them at the store or a local bakery....
Regardless of what version of gan bian si ji dou you’re making, the beans are stir-fried in a primarily dry wok. Hence, ”dry fried.” The string beans come wrinkled, and then they’re flavored with a few simple spices (namely, Sichuan peppercorns) and aromatics. But today we will use a shallow frying technique to achieve the same effect faster, the way the restaurants do it. A Popular Sichuan Dish Dry Fried String Beans is a popular staple dish in Sichuan restaurants....
This dish needs just a few ingredients and roasts in the oven for an easy side. Broccolini vs Broccoli What is broccolini? Broccolini is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli and has long thin stems with florets at the top. Broccolini has a slightly sweeter earthy flavor compared to regular broccoli which makes it perfect for adding to stir-fries. Broccolini is easy to find in most grocery stores. We most often find it packaged....
Serve with a side of garlic bread and a fresh arugula salad for a delicious summer dinner ‘al fresco’. Dinner in Minutes Shrimp is a great weeknight protein because it cooks in about 5 minutes whether you’re making Grilled Shrimp or shrimp tacos. In this recipe the shrimp and sauce are all made in one pan as the pasta cooks and the whole thing is table ready in about 30 minutes!...
Cheese is rolled up into plain bread and then pan-fried in a little bit of butter! The cheese inside gets all melty and the bread on the outside gets all crispy…what’s not to love? Easy Cheesy Snack Grilled cheese sandwiches were my high school cafeteria favorite (with lots of pickles and ketchup for dipping!) and they’re still in my top favorite lunches. Everyone loves this easy recipe because grilled cheese roll-ups are perfectly portable and dippable!...
Guava has a very distinct aroma and taste that’ll remind you of papaya and strawberry and pear. I know, it is difficult to imagine. Guava is replete with minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. You can read more benefits at stylecraze.com. You can make guava jam any time of year like banana jam as both are ever-green fruits. How to make it? The main part of guava jam recipe is making the guava puree without seeds....
Posted Jun 10, 2020, Updated Apr 01, 2024 It’s starting to feel like summer, and with the change in the seasons also comes a change in the foods we crave! Light, fast, and fresh meals seem to be our norm in the warmer months, like this Avocado Chicken Salad! This recipe comes together in mere minutes, is packed full of nutritious ingredients and is the perfect dish to pack for a picnic in the park – also try this classic chicken salad, cranberry chicken salad, and this egg salad – YUM!...
Posted Feb 03, 2021, Updated Mar 12, 2024 I love a giant acai bowl loaded with toppings, but I just can’t bring myself to shell out $10-12 for one at a restaurant or juice bar. So, I perfected this homemade acai bowl recipe to save both time and money. This recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes with 7 ingredients. Follow our step-by-step instructions and watch the video to learn how to make an acai bowl that tastes even better than expensive store-bought varieties....
Posted Dec 01, 2023 Homemade Fudge: Ingredients & Substitutions Whole milk. heavy cream and half and half are good substitutions for whole milk, if necessary. Heavy Cream. there is no substitute I recommend for heavy cream. Granulated Sugar. Use organic cane sugar or granulated white sugar. Salted Butter. Unsalted butter works well too. Vanilla. I suggest pure vanilla extract. You can also use vanilla bean paste, or the seeds from one vanilla bean....
Posted Nov 01, 2020, Updated Jun 23, 2024 Say hello to the most delicious hot chocolate recipe – seriously it’s the absolute best. This hot cocoa is rich, creamy and so intensely chocolatey it will make you say, “goodbye” to powdered mixes once and for all. This recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients (including two forms of chocolate) on the stovetop, so you can quickly whip up a batch to warm up after a day outside skiing or sledding, to enjoy with a side of cookies of course!...
We love creamy desserts! And this is the epitome of it. We threw in some lemon cookies too! And created this lemon cookie ice cream bursting with lemon flavor and aroma. What I like best about this fresh lemon ice cream is that is satisfying like dark chocolate. You don’t have to gobble it like ice cream. You slowly lick the spoon and enjoy the punching sour sweetness then another bite and another and you are done with just one scoop....
You’ll need just three ingredients (and one is water!) to make this delicious lemonade from scratch! A Fresh Summer Favorite A fresh lemonade recipe is a favorite. It’s so easy to make at home.Easy and refreshing, this homemade lemonade recipe needs just 3 ingredients.Squeeze the lemons and keep the juice in the fridge for a few days or freeze it for a few months.Extra lemon simple syrup is great in all kinds of drinks or even tea!...
Homemade Onion Soup Mix We love having this homemade onion soup mix ready to go. My brother in law is allergic to MSG, so it’s always great to have an easy seasoning on hand when we are entertaining for him! This homemade onion soup mix is great in soups like chicken noodle soup, but it works for just about anything you want to add some flavor to. Grilled chicken breasts, 4 Ingredient Chicken Rice Casserole, you name it!...
Homemade Pancakes If you’re anything like us, your weekend mornings are spent in pajamas with cups of coffee and mucho laziness… whipping up these pancakes is the perfect fit for those lazy mornings! Homemade Pancakes are pretty much the perfect weekend food. Simple and quick… and perfectly fluffy. Stacked tall with cold butter and real maple syrup (and crispy bacon). It’s almost the only reason to get out of bed on a Saturday!...
Posted Apr 27, 2018, Updated Feb 24, 2022 Do you have a grocery item that is a total splurge, but you love? You know what I mean, something that costs more than you really should spend, but you just don’t care! And when you bring it home you are overly protective of said item, and hide it in the back of the pantry so your kids (or husband) can’t eat it all without your knowledge?...
I love my slow cooker and use it several times every week. It makes such tender meats, flavorful soups and amazing pasta sauces! Did you know you can also cook dessert in the slow cooker too?! Amazing right? This recipe is from my friend Hayley’s new book, Out of the Box Desserts. Hayley blogs over at the Domestic Rebel and makes AWESOME desserts so I was pretty excited to get my hands on a copy of this book....
Just pair with your favorite filling and get ready for an amazing bowl of wonton soup! (Or crab rangoon, cream cheese wontons, or any fried wonton!) Why Homemade Wonton Wrappers? Several of our readers have asked for a wonton wrapper recipe over the years, as they don’t have easy access to Chinese ingredients where they live. The good news is, the only ingredients you need to get at the store are bread flour and cornstarch....
Quick Fix: How to Soften Brown Sugar Love it? Pin it to SAVE it! For more great tips, ideas and recipes: Follow on Pinterest Leave your own great tips in the comments below! What a waste! Your brown sugar is one giant clump of almost unbreakable sugar. You’ll have to throw it out and buy a new one to finish this cake! Or do you? Don’t throw out your “ruined” brown sugar just yet; you may be able to save it with these tips below!...
Looking to make beef, pork, or shrimp instead? Check out our detailed posts on: How to Velvet Beef How to Velvet Pork How to Prepare Shrimp for Stir-frying Why Velvet Chicken? Velveting is an essential step when preparing chicken breast (or even dark meat) for stir-frying. Have you ever tried stir-frying chicken, only to have it appear (and taste) dry in the finished dish? Have you ever wondered how Chinese restaurants get their chicken to be so tender and moist-looking?...
Posted Mar 10, 2024, Updated Mar 23, 2024 I am only tempted by cakes that are irresistibly moist (like this chocolate cake) – you know the kind of cake that is more dense than airy and definitely not “light & fluffy.” Which is why I love this hummingbird cake! This recipe is super moist, thanks to the addition of banana, crushed pineapple and melted butter. It’s flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, and has a rich, nutty crunch from the pecans....
