A Chinese Dinner Needs Soup! For a lot of Chinese families, dinner isn’t complete without a soup to go with it. I was thinking about making soup the other day, and oxtails were what I had on hand. While making an entire pot of soup every night may sound daunting, this particular soup recipe is exactly the kind of thing that demonstrates just how easy it is! There are only six ingredients (two of which are simply water and salt)....
Give Chinese Dessert Soups a Try! To be quite honest, unlike some of the other postpartum recipes like pork knuckles with copious amounts of vinegar and ginger (to the point that it tastes medicinal!), this porridge can actually very much be enjoyed by anyone. It’s a recipe in the genre of sweet Chinese soups, known in Chinese as 糖水 (táng shuǐ in Mandarin or tong sui in Cantonese). For more on these soups, check out our recipes like sweet red bean soup, taro sago/tapioca soup, and snow fungus soup with pears....
At our house, this braised beef shank shows up on our table as a cold dish, sliced thinly, as a simple accompaniment to vegetables and rice, in noodle soups, and sometimes even for breakfast with a hot toasty piece of you tiao or scallion pancakes (good times are had by all on those days). But as we mentioned in our old post, this is a traditional dish that’s often served as an appetizer at Chinese banquet-style dinners....
Posted Apr 01, 2022, Updated Feb 18, 2024 If you’re craving oatmeal cookies but don’t want to bother with chilling dough, rolling, and baking multiple batches then these oatmeal cookie bars are just what you need! These oatmeal chocolate chip bars have a crispy, shiny top with a gooey center. They are easy to make in less than 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. You can even use your favorite mix-ins to make them your own, and of course I suggest serving them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or chocolate ice cream)!...
Posted Jul 10, 2017, Updated Jul 01, 2024 If you’re looking for a chocolatey treat that is secretly healthy – you’ve found it in this paleo chocolate zucchini bread. It’s rich and chocolatey while being loaded with fruit and vegetables. Plus, it’s dairy-free, gluten-free and has no refined sugar! So you feel like you’re eating a special treat but you’re actually fueling your body with fruits, veggies, protein and fiber....
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish combining creamy mashed potatoes with sweet cabbage and fried onion. It’s the ultimate cozy side. This dish is great served with corned beef or glazed honey ham. What is Colcannon? When we think of cabbage recipes we often go to cabbage rolls, coleslaw or fried cabbage but this Colcannon recipe will quickly become a favorite! Colcannon is a traditional dish from Ireland made with fried cabbage and onion (or scallions or leeks) fried until tender and gently folded into rich and creamy mashed potatoes (I sometimes add a little bit of bacon too)....
Sarah and I had a battle of the presentations for this cold sesame noodle dish, so check it out. Recipe Instructions Cook the fresh noodles al dente and reserve some of the cooking liquid. Rinse the noodles with cold water and drain. Don’t let them sit too long, as they tend to stick together. If you have to pre-cook them, then you can rinse with some warm water and drain again....
I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to live in an age where eating cookie dough has become so widely accepted. Because, once upon a time and yet not very long ago, eating raw cookie dough was frowned upon. It was mostly eaten only secretly in the shadows of the pantry, stealthily swiped from mixing spoons, and pilfered from bowls of dough chilling in the refrigerator (or maybe that was just in my house)....
This copycat recipe makes light and buttery biscuits with that signature cheesy garlic flavor! Enjoy them fresh and warm from the oven or for a snack the next day. Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits Who doesn’t love a fun copycat recipe? We love them just as much as we love Red Lobster biscuits! Make them from scratch or save a few steps and use a box of Bisquick biscuit mix as a base!...
This easy cornbread recipe combines eggs, buttermilk, and butter along with flour and cornmeal to bake up the lightest, most delicious cornbread. Cornbread Ingredients Flour: This recipe uses all-purpose flour. Cornmeal: Yellow cornmeal gives cornbread its distinctive color and structure and adds both texture and flavor. Sugar: I prefer cornbread that isn’t too sweet so I use just a bit of white sugar in this recipe. Buttermilk: Buttermilk gives this bread a tender crumb and helps it to rise....
Chopped asparagus in a velvety cream sauce, flavored with parmesan cheese and a pop of red pepper is a recipe for pure comfort. This delicious side dish is easy to make and has a flavor similar to an alfredo pasta. It is a nice companion for baked chicken breasts, pork loin, or served next to a lemon pepper shrimp. Creamy asparagus will become the star of the meal! How to Prepare Asparagus The distinct flavor and silky texture of fresh asparagus are unlocked with proper prepping....
This fresh alternative to a classic coleslaw recipe is a simple dish, and one that’s coming back into style. Once you try this carrot salad recipe you’ll see why. It seems like carrots are often overlooked as the central element in a dish, but they shouldn’t be. We use them all the time! From glazed carrots to roasted, they are inexpensive, and available year round and keep for ages in the crisper section of your refrigerator without losing their sweetness or crunch....
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Posted Nov 01, 2024, Updated Nov 11, 2024 If you’re hosting a smaller gathering this Thanksgiving, try making a slow cooker turkey breast! It’s flavorful and moist and so easy to make in the slow cooker without using any oven space. The herb-infused rub is absolutely irresistible along with the delicious aromatics. This crockpot turkey breast is the perfect main dish for the holidays or any time of the year....
This crock pot breakfast casserole combines hash browns, sausage or ham, and lots of cheese with an egg mixture. It all “bakes” to perfection in the slow cooker. Making a CrockPot breakfast casserole recipe has never been easier! CrockPot breakfast casserole goes from the slow cooker to the table in a matter of hours! Set the Crock Pot at night and get some rest, or whip it up in the morning!...
Posted Sep 29, 2019, Updated Sep 13, 2024 I can describe my favorite thing about fall in two simple words – Apple Season! If you find yourself with an abundance of delicious fall apples, you need to make these Cinnamon Apples! Not only are they easy to make in minutes, but they’re healthy and delicious! These sautéed cinnamon apples are like eating a warm apple pie (or apple crumble pie), but without the crust!...
This pasta bake is stuffed with cheese and Italian herbs, covered in marinara sauce and baked to perfection! It can even be made ahead to quickly pop in the oven on busy weeknights. What is Manicotti? Manicotti is a long, large, tubular pasta that is usually cooked and stuffed with a ricotta cheese filling similar to this classic stuffed shells recipe. Baked, cheese-stuffed manicotti is one of the best comfort foods, and it’s also perfect for making ahead to enjoy on a busy weeknight!...
A roti is a very integral part of Indian cuisine, it is not just something you eat with your curries on the side. From multigrain to millet options, each roti has its texture and flavors. Smart appliances like the Rotimatic, have made it a very convenient task to prepare these varieties in your kitchen, effortlessly. Let’s have a look at the different types of rotis you can experiment with. A staple in almost every Indian household, this roti is very simple to make with regular wheat flour, and it is the most common type of roti....
It’s as aromatic as it is delicious and makes a wonderful, make-ahead hostess gift! What is Fruit Cake? Fruitcake, sometimes called Christmas Cake or Plum Cake, is one of the oldest recipes around! Originally, fruitcakes were prepared to preserve fruits and nuts by baking them in a dense cake. It has certainly been transformed throughout the generations into the festive, holiday offering it is today! Gourmet: This easy recipe makes a loaf of fruitcake filled with jewel-toned dried fruits, nuts, and fragrant spices....
These biscuits add a new twist on a typical drop biscuit with the addition of garlic, chive, & Parmesan. Make these for serving with soups or stews, or even to have with breakfast! Why We Love These Biscuits These tender baking powder biscuits can be made in just one bowl. They only use 5 basic ingredients. Drop biscuits don’t need to be rolled out (which means less mess, less cleaning)....
