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Understanding cooking methods and techniques become even more essential if you create your own recipes and love experimenting with food to create fusion foods or just achieve the right taste, texture, aroma, color, and overall feel of food. These techniques will help you get those desired results from your recipes. Having pre-hand knowledge can help any cook with medium-level skills create a gourmet food experience. These tips will not only help follow the recipes correctly but also help you avoid cooking mistakes....

The first is a classic. Dried shrimp and scallion rice noodle rolls. The second is a Chinese fried dough rice noodle roll (zha leung) which is a dim sum favorite. These are some of my favorite dim sum dishes, not to be confused with the shrimp and beef-filled rice noodles you may also be familiar with. We’ll save those for another post! Rice noodle sheets are not the easiest thing to make, and if you’re lucky, you can buy them made fresh daily at your Asian grocery store....

I’ve never really been one to choose almonds as a snack, although I do enjoy them in the occasional salad. My love for almond comes more in the form of baked goods and the use of almond extract. I love the cozy strong flavor it adds to cakes and cookies, and let’s face it, we’d all rather eat an almond cupcake than almond butter. Last month I shared these delicious Pumpkin Amaretto Cheesecake Bars with all of you, in that recipe, almond helped to amplify the main flavor of the dessert, the pumpkin....

Bajra roti or bajre ki roti is a delicious and crispy Indian flatbread that can be enjoyed on its own too. Step-by-step recipe with photos to warm your winters and give you numerous health benefits of this millet. Bajra flour or bajra atta is made by grinding bajra grains (pearl millet). Bajra roti or pearl millet flatbread is a grey flatbread that is not very appealing in appearance compared to other flatbreads....

Posted Jan 26, 2017, Updated Jul 12, 2024 If you’re looking for a great appetizer or hand-held meal to enjoy while watching your favorite sporting event, then these homemade pretzel dogs are for you! This pretzel dogs recipe is the best! A from-scratch pretzel dough is wrapped around high-quality hot dogs making these a much better choice than store bought varieties! Plus they’re delicious and freezer friendly! This Homemade Pretzel Dogs recipe combines two of my family’s favorite foods, my Homemade Pretzel Bread and hot dogs, so they’re always a winner in our house....

They’re easy to whip up for a birthday celebration, or a Saturday morning. Kids and kids-at-heart all love cake-mix pancakes! Easy Breakfast Treat These pancakes are so versatile. Choose a cake mix, choose the mix-ins, change it up every time! Make a batch and store leftovers in the fridge to reheat the next day. These pancakes are great for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Cake mix pancakes can even be frozen....

It’s delicious, healthy, and can be enjoyed on its own or over a salad. Ingredients for Blackened Chicken Chicken – Use large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or skinless chicken thighs. Pat them dry to ensure the blackened seasoning adheres properly, and they crisp nicely. Chicken cutlets can also be used in this recipe. Blackened Seasoning — Flavorful spices like paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion powder create the base, while cayenne and chili powder add a kick....

If you already have Kaari Masala prepared, making this Kaari Chawal is incredibly easy. Trust me, you’ll fall in love with this one-of-a-kind coconutty mutton curry. Ingredients The Bohra community spans the globe, and their recipes often reflect regional variations. Let’s explore the ingredients for this Kaari Chawal recipe. Mutton: Kaari tastes best when cooked with mutton or lamb. But you can use chicken and beef with little compromise in taste....

There are different varieties, which can cause confusion at the grocery store. This article will clearly explain the various types and how to cook them! What is Bok Choy? Bok Choy is a Chinese leafy green vegetable in the cabbage and mustard (brassica) family. It comes in several different varieties, but is generally characterized by stalks attached at the base of the vegetable, like celery or napa cabbage. Bok choy is actually the Cantonese name of the vegetable (白菜 – báicài in Mandarin, or literally, “white vegetable”)....

This recipe makes a thick, sweet, and savory sauce made from brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of bourbon whiskey. This sauce has a deep, rich flavor that clings to each little bite-sized sausage! Best Brown Sugar Bourbon Little Smokies Little smokies (aka Lil’ smokies) are a popular appetizer at cocktail parties, barbecues, and potlucks. This recipe is so versatile! Make the stovetop version for a quick & easy recipe, or cook them in the slow-cooker....

Posted Nov 12, 2023, Updated Feb 04, 2024 It’s no secret that brownies are my favorite dessert. So naturally, I had to find a way to level up my brownie game with this delicious, from-scratch brownie pie. Yes, you heard correctly. An extra-fudgy, rich & chocolatey brownie filling is baked inside a buttery homemade pie crust for true dessert nirvana. This brownie pie recipe is easy to make, and perfect served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream – or homemade chocolate ice cream for my true chocolate people out there....

Of course, this sauce can be served over any kind of pasta but I love the way campanelle hugs the sauce within its curls. When it comes to pasta dishes sometimes the family just wants something a bit different that isn’t tomato based, like spaghetti carbonara. Well, I’m here to tell you that this recipe is also a complete home run in the taste department! Pasta primavera or baked lemon butter salmon pasta are pasta dishes that offer something a little different than the usual, and now you can add this mushroom campanelle to your pasta repertoire!...

In this easy recipe, pecans are tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture and baked until crunchy! Super simple to make these are a simple treat and make an easy gift too! What Are Candied Pecans? Candied pecans are pecans that have been coated in a sweet and cinnamony coating and baked until crunchy. Whether looking to add something special to a salad or want something indulgent to snack on, this easy candied pecans recipe is the answer....

You’d never guess that it’s not filled with heavy cream or butter! A sprinkle of bacon and some sharp cheddar are favorite additions. An Easy Meal We love cauliflower recipes and this soup is no exception! Here’s why we love it so much: Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand. This is an inexpensive meal with big flavor. The creaminess of this soup comes from the vegetables, not the addition of heavy cream....

Easy Barley Soup Chicken Barley Soup is the dish my grandma used to make. While we most frequently have Beef Barley Soup, I do love the flavor of a rich chicken barley soup recipe as well! Carrots, celery, chicken, tomatoes, and of course barley are all simmered in chicken broth to create this comfort food classic. I love making soup almost as much as I love eating (or slurping) it....

Posted Jul 19, 2024, Updated Jul 26, 2024 Chicken burgers are a lighter substitute for hamburgers for people who may not love the taste of ground turkey (aka: my kids). In this recipe, ground chicken is mixed with garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, barbecue sauce, egg and breadcrumbs. The result is a juicy chicken burger with a perfect texture. Plus, they’re easy to make in under 30 minutes. Serve on your favorite burger buns with the fixings of your choice for a hearty and healthy dinner!...

You can even be creative and mix and match fillings, making some with pork, some with chicken, and perhaps some with shrimp or other proteins. A chicken egg roll is delicious, and while it takes some patience, none of the recipe steps are difficult. Worried that it won’t taste like a traditional egg roll? No need! I have an exciting shortcut method for giving the chicken that “Chinese BBQ Pork” flavor....

Chicken breasts are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked in tangy marinara, then topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets in this recipe. Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thick so they cook evenly. Breading: Panko breadcrumbs add crunch, while seasoned breadcrumbs add flavor and create an even coating. If using unseasoned breadcrumbs, add some salt and Italian seasoning....

Crispy fries are loaded up with a super quick stovetop chili, lots of cheese, and our favorite toppings! Short on time? We’ve got you covered, find our fave shortcuts below! Ingredients CHILI This super easy recipe starts with a quick stovetop chili. Ground beef is simmered with kidney beans, a rich tomato sauce, and seasonings. FRENCH FRIES The chili is scooped over a pile of hot, crunchy French fries. Use baked fries, frozen or even air fryer fries....

Pre-made cake mix recipes have come a long way since they were first introduced to American homemakers in the 1920’s. Just add eggs and oil and a delicious homemade treat could be ready in the hour! We love cake mix cookies around here, from red velvet cookies to classic cake mix cookies. They are so easy! Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipe Nowadays, cake mixes come in dozens of really fun flavors and colors, and along with ready-made frosting!...