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Becoming a good cook takes time. To me, cooking is not an ability but a willingness––a willingness to plan, procure, study recipes, and combine ingredients in a hot wok. In our comments section, many readers have shared unforgettable stories of their loved ones’ cooking and memories they cherish. Food is love, and for those of you already cooking, you have my utmost admiration. For those who haven’t gotten started yet, it’s time to return the love––even if you’re cooking for one....

Well, that just won’t do. On our blog, we’ve covered several delicious spring roll recipes: Cantonese Spring Rolls (like the ones you can get at dim sum restaurants)Shanghai-style spring rolls (Judy makes these every Chinese New Year)Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls (AKA cha gio) In this post, we’ll go over in detail how to fold spring rolls (both Chinese and Vietnamese) so you can give those recipes a try. With Lunar New Year celebrations coming up, you definitely don’t want to miss out....

Khichdi for my family has always been something that’s made when someone is ill, has an upset stomach or for babies being weaned onto solid food. I reckon it’s like that in a lot of Pakistani households. The reasoning is that Khichdi is easier to take in and digest since it has a very mild flavour, isn’t heavy on the spices and is very soft. I remember my Mother cooking a small pot of Khichdi on the daily for my little brother seven years my junior when he was being weaned onto solids....

It’s true that Kung Pao is a staple in Westernized Chinese cuisine, but you may be surprised to know that Kung Pao is actually a real thing that people in China would recognize! (Unlike General Tso’s chicken, which I’m pretty sure no one in China has ever heard of.) The dish was originally made with chicken, and it hails from Sichuan Province, where chilies and numbing Sichuan peppercorns reign as everyone’s favorite flavors....

This delicious meal is perfect for a busy weeknight! Add in a tossed green salad and some garlic bread and you’ve got a homemade meal in under 30 minutes! Easy Carbonara Sauce If you’ve never had carbonara before, it’s such a deliciously rich and creamy pasta… and SO easy to make! Typically a traditional spaghetti carbonara contains Italian style bacon such as pancetta however, my kids love it with diced ham… plus it’s the perfect way to use leftover ham!...

The town’s men would all get in the water, using their hands and feet to feel around for lotus roots. When they found one, they’d pull it triumphantly out of the water, while the women and kids cheered them on. There were always many “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” when a particularly large lotus root would surface. Around that time, when lotus roots were plentiful, I remember this special lotus root and pork soup being served often....

But how is low sodium soy sauce made? How much lower is the sodium content when compared with regular soy sauce? We’ll cover that and more in this quick article. What Is Low Sodium Soy Sauce? Generally, low sodium soy sauce is soy sauce that has had about 40% of the salt removed after brewing. In other words, if a regular soy sauce has about 1000mg sodium per tablespoon, the low sodium stuff has about 600 mg....

If you have a harvest of wonderfully juicy garden or farmer’s market tomatoes (or find the perfect tomatoes at the grocery) this is one of our favorite ways to enjoy them! Fresh tomatoes can make all the difference in a hearty sauce recipe or added to a sandwich or wrap. What Are Marinated Tomatoes? Combine garden fresh tomatoes with a zesty vinaigrette style dressing and let the flavors meld in the fridge....

Ground chicken meatloaf is mixed with savory seasonings and baked to tender perfection. This recipe comes out moist and delicious every time! A Lighter Meatloaf Lighter than beef, ground chicken is a versatile protein that’s perfect for meatloaf! Served with vegetables, chicken meatloaf is a family favorite deal! No special pans required, just shape them on a baking sheet. Cook time for mini meatloaf is only 20 minutes, making this the perfect recipe for busy weeknights....

These muffins are fully loaded with shredded apples, carrots, pineapple, nuts and more. Packed with goodness, they’re both healthy and delicious. Make a big batch and freeze them for easy grab-and-go breakfasts! What are Morning Glory Muffins? This recipe adaptation comes from Gourmet magazine’s famous muffin of the same name. It’s one of their top recipes spanning over 50 years! They are the perfect healthy breakfast, mid-morning snack, or post-workout treat!...

I love Mounds (and Almond Joy!) and I LOVE brownies… so putting them together was bound to happen eventually! You can make brownies from scratch or just use a boxed mix to speed this up! Either way, they are delicious and they do freeze beautifully! If you have extra topping left over, it keeps well in the fridge and can be reheated on 50% power in the microwave. REPIN MOUNDS BROWNIES Click print here ↓ More Dessert Recipes © SpendWithPennies....

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably in no mood to turn on the oven right now. Even with the air conditioning set a few degrees cooler than my wallet is comfortable with, a 350 degree oven quickly warms up the house and makes the kitchen too hot to bear. Recently I’ve been avoiding this by keeping my desserts as oven-free as possible and making a lot of refreshing, no-bake desserts....

Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of my fall favorites, it’s rich and creamy and loaded with so much flavor! When the oven is full with turkey and stuffing, I love to make this easy no bake cheesecake! Cheesecake + Pumpkin Pie Two of my absolute favorite things are cheesecake and pumpkin pie, so why not combine them? I can honestly tell you that these two flavours together in one bite is heavenly!...

Posted Oct 05, 2017, Updated Jun 26, 2024 This no-bake vegan chocolate peanut butter cheesecake is a healthy dessert that is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly. However, even though it’s healthy, it still tastes like a decadent treat. I created this among a list of many other healthy desserts like these chickpea blondies and these black bean brownies, as a way to satisfy my sweet tooth while using nutritious ingredients....

Chocolate chip cookie dough and creamy homemade ice cream swirled together are definitely hard to resist! The best part is that no ice cream maker is needed, so anyone can make this easy recipe! An Ice Cream Favorite Flavor Ben & Jerry were onto something when they invented chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream in 1984 and it’s been a hit ever since! Just a few ingredients, make cookie dough ice cream at home easily....

Posted Jan 04, 2018, Updated Jun 17, 2024 Banana bread is always in season! And this bakery-quality paleo banana bread recipe is the best you’ll ever try! It truly is the best grain-free banana bread I have ever eaten. Here are a few reasons why I love this recipe, and you will too: It’s so moist with a beautiful crumb. The ingredient list is short, and consists of items you probably always have on hand (including overripe bananas – which, let’s face it, we all usually have sitting on our counter or in our freezer)!...

Over the years, we’ve gotten many questions from readers about this tradition, so today we’ll share what we know about it. We’ll explain some of the practices so you can learn about this Chinese tradition—whether you are expecting or not! Important Disclaimer: The content of this article is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as medical advice. We are not physicians. There are many customs and traditions surrounding childbirth and new parenthood, and this post simply describes Chinese cultural practices and traditions....

I was told my father really disliked it, so I guess it made sense that it was never really cooked at home. I’ll be honest and say I bought into my fathers dislike for it and imagined I wouldn’t like it either, so I never got curious. I was introduced to the wonderful world of Kadhi after marriage by my in-laws and it always felt like a bit of a daunting feat - all that slow simmering, frying pakoras, a tadka....

Tender pasta, corned beef, fresh cabbage, and zesty sauerkraut tossed in a quick and easy homemade Swiss cheese sauce. A Favorite Twist on a Reuben A Reuben noodle casserole is pure comfort food with all of the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in a warm, bubbly bake. This casserole is easy to make from scratch. Prepare this dish in advance and store it in the fridge for ready-to-bake weeknight meal....

Oven-roasting broccoli is not only easy, it comes out perfectly tender-crisp with lots of flavor. Best of all, this side is simple to make and on the table in just minutes. An Easy Side Dish Make this fast and easy roasted broccoli recipe in less than 20 minutes and in one pan! Simple prep. Simple ingredients. BIG flavor. Kids won’t even know roasted broccoli is a superfood that’s loaded with nutrients and fiber....