Creamsicles are such a classic summertime snack. A tart orange shell filled with an ice-creamy center. Just looking at a creamsicle brings back memories of being a kid and eating them with my sister! We used to walk down to the corner store on the days we were allowed to go to the “big park” and get ourselves a treat and then head to the playground. I still love that classic flavor and this is definitely a dessert that is always loved by everyone!...
Air fryers and bacon make a perfect working partnership. The air fryer is the jack-of-all-trades for making everything in a short time and making clean up a breeze, bacon is no exception! I rarely fry bacon anymore, no more popping bacon grease or turning the strips over halfway through, either! It’s a win-win! As much as I love making bacon in the oven, I find the air fryer quick and easy to make small batches (although it’s easy to make enough for a crowd too) and cleanup is a breeze!...
This this crock pot stew recipe, tender chunks of beef are cooked with root veggies in a rich, beefy gravy. Ingredients For Beef Stew in The Crock Pot Beef: Beef chuck roast always comes out so tender, while stew meat is quick to prepare since it’s already cut. Cooking low and slow ensures it’s fork tender. Vegetables: Hearty root veggies like onions, carrots, and potatoes round out this meal. The best potatoes for stew are waxy potatoes like red or yellow....
Posted Apr 21, 2022 Did you know that most conventional room freshening sprays on the market contain toxic ingredients? This is why I started making our own DIY essential oil room spray. The products that we think are simply making our home smell good, are actually negatively effecting our health. Most room sprays contain chemicals and fragrances that contain known carcinogens (substances that cause cancer), endocrine disruptors (chemicals that mimic hormones and can lead to many problems such as fertility issues), and neurotoxins (which affect brain activity and can cause headaches & more)....
This is the perfect way to enjoy the flavor of your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie dough in a perfectly scoopable form! Extra Creamy Cookie Dough I would be lying if I said I didn’t love the dough from cookies as much as I love the cookies themselves! It doesn’t matter if they’re Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Triple Chocolate Cookies or Cake Mix Cookies; sneaking bites of raw cookie dough is kind of my thing....
Doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, but that was literally my first thought when I first chowed down on these shortcut scallion pancakes––which took just minutes to make. I’m super excited to share this recipe with you all today. Plus, in addition to our step-by-step photos, Sarah put together a quick 1-minute video for this post to show you exactly how we made these scallion pancakes. But What’s the Shortcut in This Easy Scallion Pancake Recipe?...
It’s been a very long time since I was regularly making them in my parents’ takeout restaurant, when we’d crank out hundreds of egg rolls at a time. With this recipe, however, we’ve recorded the ingredients and method we used, so we can make them anytime at home! What Are Egg Rolls? Egg rolls are fried, savory rolls, generally filled with cabbage, chopped Chinese roast pork, and sometimes shrimp. The wheat flour-based wrappers form small bubbles when fried, giving them their signature look....
A Very Traditional Chinese Herbal Soup Recipe Four Herbs Soup is a great example of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s emphasis on food, or shíliáo (食疗), as medicine. Just as you might consider a smoothie, salad, protein, or grain bowl as a healthy option, you can also think of this Chinese soup to help you feel balanced and healthy. Dried fox nut barley (芡实, qiànshí) and lotus seeds (莲子, liánzǐ) are thought to strengthen the spleen and help reduce dampness....
The perfect green bean casserole homemade from scratch! Fresh Green Bean Casserole No turkey dinner feast would be complete without mashed potatoes, gravy and of course a yummy green bean casserole! My family looks forward to this fabulous side dish every year! Tender green beans cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped a crisp Panko topping and cheddar cheese; so many family favorite ingredients all put together in one dish!...
I like to call this “hot corn for cold salads.” But it’s not a corn salad. Rather it’s an add-in for any salad that makes it absolutely delicious. When you throw a handful of this warm corn from the skillet into your salad of choice, I promise you that salad will get gobbled up in no time! You can also serve it as a delicious side dish on its own....
Tender pasta (fusilli in this case) is simmered in a simple meat sauce. A few additions take a pantry staple from ordinary to delicious! Why We Love This Recipe Quick When you’re short on time this easy pasta dish is the perfect recipe, it’s ready in about 30 minutes. Easy This recipe transforms a jar of pasta sauce to make it taste homemade with a few simple additions (of course you can skip the jarred pasta sauce and start with homemade marinara if you prefer)....
I bring to you, the crème de la crème of Pakistani desserts - Gajar ka Halwa. Save this recipe for a day when you’ll be at home ALL DAY LONG, because this baby requires time, patience and a whole lot of stirring! (And preferably a food processor to grate the carrots) But believe me when I say it is worth every minute. You will be left with a decadent, nutty and distinctly fragranced dessert that will impress everyone, including yourself!...
What’s the Story Behind General Tso’s Chicken? General Tso’s Chicken was supposedly named after Zuo Zongtang, a military leader from Hunan province during the Qing Dynasty. Some say this dish was invented and named by the Taiwanese chef, Peng Chang Kuei, who cooked for Chiang Kai Shek. General Tso’s Chicken is so beloved but so confusingly Chinese-American that they even made a documentary about it! But the enigma of its actual origins are overshadowed by the fact that the General Tso’s Chicken out there often doesn’t do the general any justice!...
It’s loaded with healthy winter veggies (like roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts), some farro (of course), and a punch of flavor from feta and pomegranate! Farro Facts So what the heck is farro anyhow? It is a whole grain that is shaped like barley and has a chewy, slightly nutty taste. It’s considered an “ancient grain”. If you don’t have farro for this recipe you can use another grain like quinoa, barley, or even brown rice....
Posted Jul 12, 2020, Updated Aug 23, 2024 Overnight oats are a genius breakfast idea. Recipes like these chocolate Overnight Oats (plus classic overnight oats, peanut butter overnight oats, overnight oats with yogurt, pumpkin overnight oats, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats) only take 5 minutes and minimal ingredients to prepare – but are a delicious make-ahead breakfast everyone loves. And who wouldn’t want to enjoy chocolate for breakfast? Especially when it’s healthy, loaded with fiber and will keep you full until lunch!...
Fresh egg noodles are usually pretty convenient to get from Asian grocery stores. But these days, when we’re all trying to minimize trips to the grocery store and have a bit more time on our hands, making them from scratch is perfect. Honestly, these are so good and so easy (the whole process takes me less than an hour), I’m making my own from now on! Why Egg Noodles? Egg noodles are a little bit more versatile than regular white noodles made from just flour and water....
Is it a cookie? Is it a cracker? hard to say. There are crispy, crunchy sesame snacks like this all over Asia, and they’re kind of whatever you want to make them. They’re sweet enough to munch with a cup of coffee or tea, and they’re savory enough to dip into a bowl of hummus. These homemade sweet sesame crisps are so easy to make, with only a few ingredients....
Here’s my homemade tomato ketchup recipe, that’s gluten-free, vegan, delicious, thick, and full of tomatoey flavors. This was a long-awaited recipe on the blog and I tried this recipe 4 times before I was satisfied. Also Imagine a juicy chicken burger dripping with this homemade goodness, and crispy chicken pakora dunked in this! Divine! Once you taste this, there’s no turning back. You can also try my tomato jam which is way more easier to make than this....
In addition to step-by-step photos and instructions, we also have a video showing the entire process! Why Learn How to Break Down a Chicken? While a whole chicken is good for roasting, you can also cut it into various pieces for a variety of uses. Wings, thighs, and drumsticks are great for braised and stewed dishes, as well as for frying and roasting. Then, you can use the remaining chicken breasts for stir-fries, and the chicken back/carcass for stock!...
These steaks are pan seared to caramelize and brown the outside and then they are finished in the oven. Top them with a pat of butter and serve. Great Steaks Anytime! This recipe makes tender, juicy steak every time! It’s easy to make (no grill required). It’s very quick, the cook time is about 20 minutes (depending on the steak and doneness). Naturally low carb and delicious! Important Tips Ensure frozen steaks are completely thawed....
