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Nothing better than dinner off the grill on a warm summer evening!! This is one of our favorites… a delicious marinade with soy sauce, ginger and garlic make these skewers extra tender and tasty! (This marinade is also great on chicken!). We love to serve this up with a side of rice, grilled veggies, and some peanut dressing for dipping! More Grilled Skewers Easy Beef Kabobs Grilled Marinated Vegetable Kabobs Grilled Red Potatoes Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Grilled Brussels Sprouts...

Posted Nov 29, 2021, Updated Feb 20, 2024 I can’t think of a cookie that encompasses all that is wonderful about the holidays more than gingerbread cookies. The warm spices and rich molasses flavor of these festive cookies makes them irresistible. I adapted my favorite soft gingerbread cookie recipe (that is to die for by the way), to create this perfect gingerbread man recipe. These gingerbread men are soft in the center and crispy on the outside....

What Is Gochujang? Gochujang is a savory, spicy, and pungent fermented Korean condiment made from red chili, glutinous rice/wheat, fermented soybeans, and salt. It looks like a smooth, thick, red sticky paste, and its flavor is sweet and spicy. Depending on the chilies used, it can be relatively mild or hot. Most of the gochujang commonly found in US grocery stores have mild to medium spice levels. It’s traditionally homemade and naturally fermented in large earthenware pots outdoors, but today, it’s readily available for purchase in Korean and other Asian markets as well as online....

Tasty and wholesome, this twist on deviled eggs for Halloween come in two scream-worthy versions that all the ghosts and goblins will gobble up! Scary, bloodshot eyeballs and big black spiders will put the ‘EEEK!’ on any party table! Ingredients for Halloween Deviled Eggs Halloween parties are the best for DIY costumes, décor, and homemade treats! Eggs – Use large eggs that have been hard boiled. I find air fryer “boiled” eggs to be the easiest to make and peel but they can also be boiled on the stove or in an Instant Pot....

Posted May 13, 2020, Updated Aug 16, 2024 I really enjoy making recipes with sneaky veggies. I love baking with zucchini, spinach, carrots, etc. to make healthy treats my kids love eating! These Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the whole package. They are loaded with zucchini, full of fiber, rich in protein, and have a deep chocolate flavor! The combination of oat flour and all-purpose flour makes them light, fluffy and nutritious – and they can easily be made gluten-free!...

Note: This recipe was originally published on December 26, 2015. We have since updated it with clearer photos, metric measurements, and nutrition information. The recipe is still the same. Enjoy! Our Love of Tofu Like many Asians, I don’t think I can go a week without eating tofu, and I know Sarah is the same—that girl loves the stuff. This home style tofu stir-fry is my go-to recipe to satisfy any tofu craving....

Posted Mar 29, 2022, Updated Feb 18, 2024 This honey roasted carrots recipe will have picky eaters asking, “Can I have more veggies, please?” Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness (like in this savory roasted carrots recipe), which is then enhanced with just a touch of honey. They seriously taste like vegetable candy, and I have a hard time not eating the entire pan all by myself. I feel like carrots sometimes get a bad wrap, like they’re not a “vegetabley” enough vegetable if you know know I mean....

You’ll be enjoying roast turkey with cranberry sauce and stuffing in no time…and don’t forget the gravy! It’s the perfect final touch. How Long Does it Take to Thaw a Turkey Tempting though it may be, don’t make the mistake of defrosting your bird at room temperature. There is too much opportunity for bacteria to multiply on the outer layer before the inside is thawed. Keep turkey cold while it thaws, either in the refrigerator or cold water....

Homemade Febreze Pin it to SAVE it and share it! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest Love air fresheners but hate the price? Make your own with these super simple Febreze recipes! Recipe #1 If no one in your home is allergic to fabric softener, (which a lot of people are), you can try this fabulous recipe. Get a large spray bottle and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and ¼ cup of fabric softener....

How to press firm tofu at home Plain pressed tofu has become particularly popular as vegan and plant-based cooking has taken off. Removing the extra moisture content from firm tofu gives it more of a hearty bite for salads, sandwiches, and other “tofu steak” applications. This type of tofu can stand up to slicing, dicing, stir-frying, adding to soups, braises, and more. If you want to read more about the ingredient, head to our guide here!...

The food was great, but on a whim, I ordered a cup of Vietnamese hot coffee (cà phê sữa nóng), and I was hooked! How is Vietnamese Coffee Brewed? The Vietnamese coffee was rich, flavorful, sweet and perfect on a cool day, but the method for brewing and serving the coffee is what really impressed me. The coffee was brought out with a layer of condensed milk at the bottom of a small, clear thick glass, with a stainless steel Phin Vietnamese filter sitting on top....

Th special noodles recipe also calls for Sichuan (Szechuan) peppercorns, which creates a spicy flavor that sort of numbs your tongue a little. It sounds a little weird, but Sichuan cuisine characterized by this ingredient has become wildly popular across China. At first, it’s sort of strange when you realize that your tongue is tingling. But then it becomes this seriously addictive thing, and you can’t stop eating. It’s an optional ingredient, but definitely recommended if you want to lend the dish a bit of Sichuan flare....

Posted Jan 25, 2016, Updated Nov 22, 2021 8-Cup Glass Batter Bowl. I use this batter bowl 2,743 times a day…no joke. I love that it’s microwave and dishwasher safe so it’s great for one-bowl recipes where melting ingredients is required. I mix up so many recipes in this I often wish I had a second one! I also LOVE that it has a lid! Vitamix!!!! If I haven’t convinced you how much you need a Vitamix I have failed you!...

Posted Nov 05, 2021, Updated Feb 21, 2024 Every holiday needs a sweet potato dish. I’m a sucker for sweet potato casserole, and candied yams, but sometimes less is more and simple is better and that’s why I love these mashed sweet potatoes. Made with 7 ingredients, this mashed sweet potato recipe is easy and delicious. They’re naturally sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and perfectly spiced for a delicious fall side dish perfect for any occasion....

Posted Jul 23, 2021, Updated Feb 26, 2024 I can imagine how “monster cookies” came into existence; a craving for cookies struck but it was impossible to decide which kind to bake. Peanut butter cookies? Oatmeal cookies? M&M cookies? Chocolate chip cookies? Why choose when you can have all four baked into one perfect variety – the monster cookie! These monster cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, plus they’re loaded with peanut butter, chocolate chips & M&Ms!...

It was inspired by a dish known as “double mushroom soup” (shuāng gū miàn, 双菇面) that I first tried in a Buddhist temple cafeteria in Shanghai. It carries on a long tradition of vegan and vegetarian cooking in China, where Buddhist cooks have perfected creative and tasty dishes with plant-based ingredients. While that dish has two types of mushrooms, we’re actually going to use three here! Our Favorite Vegan Noodle Soup Recipe There aren’t many noodle soups that can pull off being totally vegan....

The dough is quick to prepare and once it has risen, it’s quickly panfried until golden. It can be used as a dipper, a wrap, or even as a pizza base! This recipe makes 8 servings or 16 mini servings for naan bread that can be used as a side with butter chicken or other favorite saucy entrees for dipping. Because it is so easy to make, it’s great for sandwiches, wraps, or dippers for soups and stews all week long!...

These are great served over avocado toast or made into a classic eggs benny or served on their own as an inexpensive and protein-rich way to start the day. Perfect Poached Eggs We love to cook recipes in new, easy ways that produce perfect results. Poaching eggs in the oven is hands-off and simple to do. It’s a great way to make several eggs at once (perfect for feeding a crowd)....

Posted Mar 09, 2022, Updated Feb 19, 2024 Oven roasted asparagus is a simple and addicting vegetable side dish! Made with only 6 ingredients, you will find yourself preparing asparagus this way time and again. In this recipe, asparagus is tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic. Then it’s roasted to crispy perfection, which brings out all the best flavors and textures this powerhouse veggie has to offer....

Posted Apr 28, 2019, Updated May 11, 2024 It’s blueberry season and I seriously couldn’t be more excited! Bring on the pies, crisps, cobblers, coffee cakes, and of course muffins (also try these oatmeal blueberry muffins)! Seriously, is there a more classic breakfast baked good than a delicious blueberry muffin? However, most muffins are just bald cupcakes. And while I’m not complaining about cake for breakfast, I do like to find more nutritious ways to start the day....