Chinese Swiss Roll With Cream Filling

I’m not big on sweets (I always go for the salty, savory side of things), but I love this Chinese swiss roll. As I developed the recipe for this post, I made it several times, and I’m ashamed to admit that I must have consumed at least half of each one. A middle-aged woman stuffing her face with cake in an empty kitchen? Not a pretty sight. Let us dim that image for my sake and focus on the recipe at hand....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 606 words · Edward Magdaleno

Chinese Year Of The Dragon

The Chinese year of the Dragon is the fifth year of the 12-year-cycle of Chinese Zodiac animals. The old Chinese story behind this was that the Jade emperor ordered a race to select the 12 animals to be his personal guards. The animals arrived in the order of the cycle. People born in the Year of the Dragon were born in 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 525 words · Shirley Pharr

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Candied Pecans

Posted Dec 17, 2017, Updated Jun 22, 2024 You know when you’re walking through the mall and you smell something amazing? You look around and realize that the heavenly aroma is coming from a glazed nut stand. So, you casually walk by because you know there will be a free sample… Well, these Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are better than those nuts you find at the mall or fair! They are so easy to make and have very few ingredients!...

September 30, 2024 · 4 min · 828 words · Bruce Knudson

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Make Ahead

These stuffed mushrooms are filled with a rich, cheesy crab filling and topped with buttery crumbs. Bake these juicy mushroom caps until tender and melty with a golden topping. The Best Crab Stuffed Mushrooms We love crab appetizer recipes from hot crab dip to crab cakes to crab salad! These stuffed mushroom caps are filled with a creamy cheesy crab filling and baked until melty. Easy to make with canned crab, these are great for any occasion....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 531 words · James Krigbaum

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Enjoy this tasty chicken sandwich anytime you want – and serve with your favorite signature sides, like coleslaw, onion rings, and a homemade biscuit for the full take-out experience! The Chicken Sandwich Craze If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard all about it, but the popular fried chicken chain that hails from the south, Popeye’s, debuted its new fried chicken sandwich. With some clever tweets, in no time at all, curious eaters were lining up to get a taste of this extra crunchy delight!...

September 30, 2024 · 4 min · 691 words · Gregory Morris

Crispy Fried Flounder Chinese Style

“Dry fried” is the name, but the flounder is actually shallow-fried to the perfect crispiness. Some (okay, me) even go so far as to enjoy the fish tail and fins as a crispy fish chip! That crispiness is a signature feature of this dish, which I’ll help you achieve at home, as is the jelly-like portion of the meat near the fin (similar to skate, if you have ever tried it)....

September 30, 2024 · 7 min · 1368 words · Erin Burt

Deviled Ham

This zesty blend of minced ham, onion, seasonings, and creamy mayonnaise is perfect for picnics or as a quick snack. What is Deviled Ham? In a food recipe, “deviled” refers to the heat that comes from zesty or spicy ingredients like mustard or Tabasco sauce/hot sauce. This tasty recipe uses both! Deviled ham is a great way to re-purpose leftover ham for the lunchbox, appetizer tray, or church potluck. Skip the canned deviled ham, this homemade version is quick, easy and budget-friendly....

September 30, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Paul Maxwell

Dijon Chicken Breasts

Tender chicken breasts are lightly simmered in an easy creamy Dijon sauce that’s restaurant menu worthy. Busy weeknights call for quick recipes that are short on prep, cook time, and cleanup, and this chicken dijon recipe fits the bill! A Quick Weeknight Chicken Dinner Without a doubt, this easy dish makes flavorful and juicy chicken breasts. The sauce is so good, I could almost drink it! While infused with tangy dijon flavor it is mellowed out with heavy cream....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 470 words · Susan Venhorst

Dried Chili Peppers

In fact, China is one of the world’s largest harvesters of chilies today, yielding over 30 million tons each year. This accounts for about 46 percent of chili pepper production worldwide. That’s a lot of chilies! And while a veritable rainbow of chili peppers exists, dried red chili peppers (gān hóng là jiāo, 干红辣椒) are those most frequently used as a spice in Chinese cooking. Just as fiery in flavor as they are in color, dried red chili peppers are a must-have for many of our most loved recipes....

September 30, 2024 · 4 min · 838 words · Judith Hill

Easy Home Fries

We love serving home fries with a Denver Egg Casserole, but they’re also perfect alongside dinner recipes like salisbury steak or Swiss Steak! Home Fried Potatoes are a simple breakfast staple, tender yet starchy potatoes cooked in butter until crisp on the outside. How to Make Home Fries No need to peel your potatoes for this home fries recipe! Keep it rustic and just cut Russet potatoes into rough cubes before boiling in water....

September 30, 2024 · 2 min · 379 words · Francis Helm

Easy Hush Puppies Recipe

Of course Hush puppies are great for snacking too! Slather them in a sweet Honey Butter, dip them in soups or even in a spicy mayonnaise. Bites of Heaven Small little handheld bites of heaven. What Are Hush Puppies? Hush puppies are small bits of deep fried cornmeal batter. Unlike soft cornbread, they are crunchy and golden brown on the outside and melt-in-your mouth light on the inside. Typically, you’ll find them in golf ball sized globes or fingers, depending on how the cook drops them in the oil....

September 30, 2024 · 2 min · 408 words · Timothy Koon

Easy Rocky Road

Chocolate and peanut butter are tossed with nuts and marshmallows. Simply chill, slice, and enjoy. An Easy No-Bake Treat You may have heard of Rocky Road ice cream, and this treat has the same flavor in a fudgy little bite. Quick & Easy: Since it’s no-bake, rocky road is quick to prepare. Customizable: Swap out ingredients, and add nuts or your favorite dried fruits. Ingredients in Rocky Road The ingredients you need to make Rocky Road are pretty simple and you very likely already have them on hand!...

September 30, 2024 · 2 min · 301 words · Andrea Hubley

Easy Tom Kha Gai

Let’s dig in the most celebrated Thai coconut soup recipe. Tum Kha Gai literally means “boiled Galangal Chicken”. If you are looking for an original Thai recipe check this recipe at Hot Thai Kitchen. The main ingredients of this soup are coconut milk, galangal, chicken, lemon grass, keffir lime leaves, and fish sauce. I understand these are definitely not ordinary pantry ingredients so we will this easy version of the soup that still tastes amazing and is close to the original....

September 30, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · Margaret Donaldson

Easy Turkey Gravy Recipe With Drippings

Posted Nov 08, 2020, Updated Nov 11, 2024 For many years, every Thanksgiving I searched for a simple gravy recipe using drippings from our turkey, and could never find one that worked well! So I decided to create my own gravy using the drippings from our Roast Turkey Recipe and it is the best. This gravy recipe is easy to make with only 4 ingredients, and I have included tips on how to make sure no separation occurs and it turns out perfectly every single time....

September 30, 2024 · 4 min · 672 words · Jennifer Hutching

Egg Salad Sandwich

It’s rooted in our Chinese recipes, but it’s ultimately just plain old delicious! We figured that with Easter coming up, many of you will need recipes to use up all those hard-boiled eggs. If you’re tired of the same ol’ egg salad, give this one a try! Egg Salad with Plenty of Garlicky Herby Goodness This Egg Salad recipe was a happy accident. If you’ve ever followed our recipe for an at-home Hot Pot spread, you know that a key part of a quality experience is having the trifecta of fresh chopped garlic, cilantro, and scallions to mix into your hot pot dipping sauce....

September 30, 2024 · 4 min · 766 words · Jocelyn Daniel

Eggless Edible Cookie Dough

Posted May 12, 2019, Updated May 10, 2024 When it comes to cookies, are you team eat the dough or bake the cookies? I’m both (obviously these chocolate chip cookies are the best), but if I had to pick only one – I’d pick eating cookie dough for sure! However we all know there’s a stigma around eating raw cookie dough, so I created this edible cookie dough recipe that is eggless and completely safe to eat/ This edible cookie dough comes together in 5 minutes flat and is so easy to make you won’t have to wait long when the cookie dough craving strikes!...

September 30, 2024 · 4 min · 655 words · Michael Boone

Eggs Benedict

A toasted English muffin is topped with a slice of Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and a no-fail 1-minute hollandaise sauce. Eggs Benedict Is an Easy Breakfast Don’t be intimidated; this breakfast is actually really easy to make and takes about 30 minutes. Eggs Benedict is a brunch dish that is made by placing a slice of Canadian bacon on each half of a toasted English muffin, topping it with a poached egg, and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 428 words · James Matte

Everything Bagel Seasoning 5 Ingredients

This blend of seeds, aromatics, and salt is tasty and incredibly easy to make. Try making everything bagel butter to dress up ordinary grocery store bagels or sprinkle on crescent rolls or even just on toast with butter to turn them into a sensational treat. What’s In Everything Bagel Seasoning? This recipe includes a balanced mix of the ingredients that combine to produce a delicious flavor: Seeds – Sesame and poppy seeds are critical to making a classic everything bagel topping....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 563 words · Bertha Macleod

Exploring Huaiyang Cuisine In Yangzhou

In this Yangzhou Food Guide and Travelogue, I’d love to show you some of the most famous dishes from Yangzhou. Chinese people care a lot about food—to the point where each cuisine has its own museum! We visited and ate at the Museum of Huaiyang Cuisine, plus many more restaurants, so I have a lot to share. A Food Trip I went on this trip with Bill, my childhood friend Zhengli, and her husband....

September 30, 2024 · 14 min · 2836 words · Tina Martin

Fantasy Fudge Freezer Friendly

This is extra easy to make and no candy thermometer required, simply boil, stir, and chill. We add nuts but mix in your favorite additions from cranberries to coconut. I am so excited to have partnered with Reynolds Wrap® Foil to bring you this favorite fudge recipe! Make a batch or two of Fantasy Fudge in mere minutes to share with neighbors or to enjoy over the holidays. This recipe originally showed up on a marshmallow fluff jar and has been a holiday staple ever since....

September 30, 2024 · 3 min · 433 words · Martha Mihelich