Kitchen Tips From Bill & Judy Judy: Bill and I are no strangers to penny-pinching. In China in the old days, money was tight. I had one horrifying instance of accidentally letting two live ducks destined for the dinner table out of our house. My mother was so upset with me that I thought that might be my last day on this earth… Bill: My parents were also savvy about saving money, with three kids to raise....
With just a handful of ingredients, this homemade lemon curd recipe is incredibly easy to make. Simply whisk sugar, eggs, and butter with the juice and zest of fresh lemon. This delicious spread/filling is surprisingly easy to make from scratch. When life hands you lemons, make a lemon curd recipe! Sweet-tart and buttery and full of bright lemon flavor, you’ll want to eat it straight out of the jar!...
Posted Apr 15, 2022, Updated Aug 18, 2024 I love making orzo salads to take to potlucks or barbecues because they are hearty and hold up well when transported. This lemon orzo salad is one of my favorite side dishes to make during the spring and summer months. In this orzo salad recipe, cooked orzo is combined with veggies pine nuts and avocado then tossed with a delicious lemon dressing....
Paired with an easy marinade, this chopped salad is a great alternative to a simple tossed salad or classic chef salad and perfect at any potluck! What is a Chopped Salad? A chopped salad recipe is exactly what it sounds like; a salad made with crisp veggies at the peak of freshness chopped and tossed with dressing. This salad is a colorful healthy blend of your favorite veggies mixed with a bright, tangy vinaigrette dressing that is sure to please even the pickiest of veggie eaters!...
Mint milk tea or Pudina chai recipe is not just tasty and refreshing but it has herbal benefits too. The taste of this tea is slightly tangy. As the mint flavors and intensity are different in different regions adjust mint measure if required. Use organic mint for best results. Benefits This tea is very helpful in reducing bloating and also helps indigestion. It also helps get you fresher breath, better digestion and reduced pain from headaches....
Southeast Asian Plant-based Recipes We love eating Southeast Asian food. In our opinion, classics like pad Thai and pho are right up there along with pizza and tacos in that they’ve become beloved staples across the U.S. We’ve been spoiled by solid neighborhood Southeast Asian spots over the years, and our recipes for Pork Larb and Chicken Larb are some of our favorite easy Asian ground meat recipes. But when one begins to think about eating plant-based, some Laotian, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian favorites get weeded out pretty quickly....
Doesn’t sound very fancy, but believe me, whenever I serve this everyone thinks the fancy game has been taken up a level! It doesn’t actually take significantly longer either. Very often kofta curries have eggs boiled and then halved and served alongside the curry, so here all we’re doing is boiling the eggs first and then when we’re shaping the meatballs, we’re just forming them around the egg. It really isn’t too hard or long, but it sure looks good!...
While a full meal on its own, this pasta dish tastes delicious served with a side of homemade garlic bread or a light side salad. What’s in Chicken Pasta? This dish is full of creamy cheeses, chicken, and a combination of savory flavors like garlic, tomatoes and Italian seasoning…all blended together for this hearty entrée that even makes great leftovers! This easy recipe has a tomato cream sauce and is topped with cheese for an easy meal....
Popular Chinese Leafy Greens What do I mean by that, you might be wondering. One of the questions we ask whenever we go to any Chinese restaurant is “what kind of fresh vegetables do you have?” Generally, the standard response is Chinese broccoli, choy sum (aka yu choy), spinach, and/or Shanghai bok choy. But lately, it seems that ong choy or “kōng xīn cài” (空心菜) in Mandarin has made it onto the list of “basics!...
Posted Nov 27, 2017, Updated Sep 02, 2020 I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving. We absolutely did and I can’t wait to share more about it in my moments post later this week! But for now, I am very excited to share this recipe for Paleo Baked Chocolate Donuts with a White Chocolate Glaze with you! From what I have observed, and experienced in my own life, donuts are an integral part of holiday celebrations that just don’t get enough press....
Posted Jul 05, 2016, Updated Jul 16, 2024 This homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar is a great 2-ingredient powdered sugar substitute! If you’re looking for a healthier swap for confectioners sugar in your favorite recipes (like puppy chow and frosting) then you’ll love this easy kitchen hack. In less than 5 minutes with two ingredients you can make your own powdered sugar that has no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients and no fillers!...
Posted Nov 23, 2020, Updated Aug 11, 2024 Baking Staples Cocoa powder. Used to make chocolate cake, black bean brownies, my favorite chocolate peanut butter smoothie, and so many more dessert recipes. Peanut Butter. to make my favorite breakfast bars, puppy chow, etc. All-purpose flour. Pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, no-knead bread, all use all-purpose flour. Whole Wheat Flour. Whole wheat pancakes, dinner rolls, etc. Fine sea salt. Redmond sea salt is the absolute best....
These pizza burgers start with generously seasoned ground beef & pepperoni patties topped with a cheesy pepperoni pizza topping. What is a Pizza Burger? This pizza burger is just like it sounds – a juicy pizza-inspired ground beef patty topped with our favorite pizza toppings. Customizable! Just like a pizza, you can add in or switch out the ingredients at will! Kids love pizza burgers! Make a custom topping for each of your little “customers!...
What Is Porchetta? Porchetta is a deliciously moist, boneless, fatty pork roast marinated with plenty of garlic, salt, pepper, and some combination of aromatic herbs (e.g., rosemary), and sometimes fennel. It can be served hot, but you often see it cold sliced up for sandwiches. You may be more familiar with the flavor profile of porchetta via “Italian roast pork” sandwiches. Our Version Our version of Porchetta has lots of toasted fennel, garlic, sage, and rosemary, and is made with rolled up pork belly....
I have made the following assessment: When faced with all of the world’s bacon-wrapped delights, this one crushes them all. Wait for it…the PORK CHOP STICKY RICE BAKE. Don’t those words just make you want to run out and buy a pound of bacon right now? I actually got the idea for this recipe from my aunt, who had a hand in inventing another family favorite––Sticky Rice Chicken (vintage Woks of Life––i....
There are few things that I enjoy as much as Fall baking. The changing leaves, cooler weather (I’m still waiting for that to arrive — it was nearly 90 degrees here today!), the coziness and the seasonal spices that start popping up in everything… it’s such a fun and festive season and I spend as much of it as I can in my kitchen. Fall is baking weather, it’s time to put aside the no-bake recipes and salads (no matter how beloved and addictive they are — I’m looking at you broccoli salad), and turn the heat up to 350 degrees....
Perfect for dipping into soups and stews, or just eating straight from the oven with a big pat of butter. Quick Cheese Muffins Made with pantry ingredients, these have great flavor. Use whatever cheeses you have on hand (sharper cheese adds better flavor). Make muffins in advance and freeze for anytime a need for a cheesy biscuit is in order. Mini cheese muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, briefcases, and backpacks....
A simple balsamic vinegar marinade gives the chicken a mellow sweetness and a beautiful golden brown skin. The addition of veggies to the pan makes a complete meal with little work. Cutting a whole chicken in half is really simple and makes for a quicker cooking time. This chicken recipe is an everyday dish that’s also definitely ‘guest worthy!’ Balsamic Chicken & Veggies One-pan main dishes are the ultimate time and energy savers (plus I love things that make fewer dishes to wash)....
Posted Nov 08, 2018, Updated Sep 30, 2024 When it comes to a meal (especially Thanksgiving) I am all about the sides. Sure turkey is great, but I’d rather fill up on dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and delicious sides like these cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes and apples. This roasted sweet potato and apples recipe is a perfect healthy side dish that is made with only 6 ingredients and is ready in 40 minutes!...
Double or triple the batch because it’s great on other meats (like pork chops) too! A Favorite Fish Salmon is a large and fatty fish that is loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and antioxidants. It has a rich and buttery flavor, and even the fried skin can be eaten! This seasoning recipe enhances the flavor of salmon with a smoky, savory seasoning with a touch of garlic. Don’t forget to squeeze a bit of lemon on as well!...
