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Complex Flavors in a Simple Salad This Thai chicken salad is full of complex flavor, but it’s also really easy to put together. Spicy butternut squash and bone-in chicken breasts are roasted with the same easy red curry marinade (just crack open a can of Thai red curry paste and mix it with some olive oil and butter), baked until perfectly golden and crisp on one pan in the oven. From there––and the thing I love about this one pan dish––is you can serve it with a salad, per this recipe, or alongside some simple grains of your choice and sauteed greens....

Posted Feb 11, 2018, Updated Oct 26, 2024 Everyone needs a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe in their repertoire, and this is mine. It is seriously the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever! I have been making these for many, many years and everyone who tries them agrees they’re out-of-this-world delicious! Plus, there’s no funny ingredients, no chilling, etc. Just a simple, straightforward, amazingly delicious, doughy yet still fully cooked, chocolate chip cookie that turns out perfectly every single time!...

No fancy ingredients are needed; cauliflower, oil, salt & pepper – it’s the method below that really makes best cauliflower in the oven! Did your family love this Crispy Roasted Cauliflower? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! Cut a Flat Side: Place each floret flat side down so it gets nice and brown. Generously oil the cauliflower for best results. High-Temperature: The key to caramelization (and flavor) is ensuring that the outside has a chance to brown before the inside overcooks so cook at a high temperature (425°F)....

Jokes aside…I quickly forgot about it until it showed up on the dinner table again. (Mind you, this was during the void that was high school, when I pretty much went to school, came home to do homework, showed my face at dinner, then went back upstairs to do more homework. Those were dark days…) From there, I started requesting it, and when I shipped off to college, I asked my mom for the recipe, being more than a little homesick for home-cooked meals....

Posted Mar 30, 2022, Updated Feb 18, 2024 When I am craving warm sandy beaches and the sound of the ocean weaves, I head into the kitchen and make this tropical smoothie! It is like a beach vacation in a glass (also try our mango smoothie and pineapple smoothie recipes). This dairy-free recipe is delicious my kids request it often. It’s a sunshine-y addition to breakfast or lunch, and even makes a great healthy dessert....

So what exactly are Panko bread crumbs and why are they so awesome? Below you’ll find the answer to all of your Panko related questions plus the easy method I use to create my own Homemade Panko Bread Crumbs!! They make a great last minute addition to so many things, so I always keep a supply of them in my pantry (the homemade version will keep for months). I love to substitute panko for regular bread crumbs whenever possible, such as when making burgers or breading chicken dishes....

Posted Jul 24, 2023, Updated Aug 16, 2024 I love baking with zucchini! From zucchini bread to chocolate zucchini cake to these Zucchini muffins, zucchini adds both moisture and nutrition to any recipe. This zucchini muffins recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients – no mixer required. Bake a batch and freeze them to enjoy for months. You can make them your own by adding chocolate chips, a crumb topping, etc....

Anyone who has made congee before knows that this statement is verging on lies and deception, but hear me out. What Is Congee? But first, what is congee? Congee is a classic Chinese porridge made from rice, usually served for breakfast or at dim sum. It can have sweet or savory toppings––the classic has pork, scallions, ginger, and thousand year old egg. Congee is usually made by boiling rice in a lot of water for a very long time....

Our Super Bowl Is All About the Food If you’re like me, this Super Bowl Sunday—and really every Super Bowl Sunday—is more about the food than the game. There’s something about this unofficial American holiday…it just calls for a boatload of party snacks, from chicken wings, to ribs, to your best lineup of fried foods. Even I have to admit that sitting on the couch, gripping a fried chicken wing, and watching those guys work so dang hard to get that ball across the field feels pret-ty good....

This recipe uses frozen ravioli, tomato sauce, and a big handful of cheese for a quick, filling dinner that everyone will love! This hearty, cheesy dream of a dinner will take the Crockpot game to the next level! This post is sponsored by Mirum, all opinions expressed are my own. Easy Cheesy Ravioli Who doesn’t love ravioli? Whether it’s filled with cheese, meat, or even veggies like pumpkin puree, ravioli is universally loved by everyone!...

8 Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids! Pin it to your HALLOWEEN BOARD to SAVE IT for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! Halloween is the season of endless candy! Candy corn, candy bars and so many other sugary treats. Here is a list of yummy and fun Halloween Treats that are healthy! It’s a great time to let kids know that while treats and candy are great, good food can be fun too!...

The AA choy cooks up quickly, and the combination of garlic and oyster sauce never fails. Even your picky eaters will be helping themselves to more veggies! A Chinese Vegetable You May Not Have Heard Of AA choy, sometimes referred to as “A choy” is known as yóumài cài (油麦菜) in Chinese or simply “A-A cài.” For the longest time, I mistakenly thought they were the leafy tops of celtuce, another vegetable we love....

Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these hand held bites are a favorite twist on a traditional French toast recipe. An Air Fryer Breakfast Air Fryer French Toast is a fun recipe to make with the kids. It only takes a few ingredients and a few steps to make these! Leftover or slightly stale bread is perfect for this recipe. These sticks can be reheated and are great for little fingers to hold....

This is a favorite snack and makes for a great side, the perfect way to enjoy a surplus of zucchini! Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips A crispy air fried crust with tender zucchini inside, I literally can’t get enough of these. Ingredients ZUCCHINI Zucchini is our choice here, but don’t be afraid to try summer squash (yellow squash) or even sliced patty-pan squash. SPICES AND COATING Panko and parmesan cheese are mixed with a handful of spices, these are more Italian-leaning....

What Is Allspice? Allspice is the dried berry of a tropical evergreen tree called pimenta dioica, which is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. The green berries are harvested before they fully mature and are traditionally sun-dried, turning them brown and fragrant. Whole, dried allspice berries resemble peppercorns in appearance. In fact, Christopher Columbus thought they were peppercorns when he first brought them back to Spain in the late 15th century, and for this reason allspice is still sometimes referred to as Jamaican pepper....

Posted Mar 15, 2024 These are truly the best potatoes au gratin. Made completely from scratch, this recipe is comfort food at it’s finest – a must-make holiday side dish to serve to friends and family. I mean, what’s not to love about this au gratin potatoes recipe? Starchy potatoes & sweet onions are baked in a rich, cheesy homemade sauce and topped with even more cheese. Perfect for both adults and kids, serve potatoes au gratin alongside your favorite main dish recipes like Roast turkey, slow cooker pot roast, etc....

Sweet Hawaiian Rolls are filled with ham and cheese and topped with a delicious buttery glaze. It’s all baked together until warm and melty. What’s better than the classic duo of ham and cheese? How To Make Ham and Cheese Sliders Bake until they’re hot and the cheese is gooey melted and you’ve got the perfect bite! Rolls – Hawaiian sweet rolls are perfect for these sliders. They’re really soft and fluffy with just a touch of sweetness....

This easy recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients that will keep everyone full and satisfied all morning long! Baked Oatmeal: The Perfect Make-Ahead Breakfast Baked oatmeal is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast Just mix, bake, and serve! It can even be prepped the night before for an even faster morning meal. This recipe is versatile, so you can use fruits and nuts that you already have on hand....

Low in calories with a mildly sweet flavor, this easy recipe shows you how to cook boiled sweet potatoes and then use them all week long in so many ways! Cubed or mashed, fried, roasted, or even baked whole, sweet potatoes are a delicious way to stretch your food dollars too! Perfect Boiled Sweet Potatoes As much as we love sweet potato casserole, sometimes we love this simple veggie on its own simply boiled and seasoned....

No need to order take out when you can make your own at home! Serve this easy cashew recipe over fluffy rice or noodles. Take Out at Home I love a good chicken stir fry and one of my favorite take out dishes is this cashew chicken recipe! I decided it was time to learn to make it at home, and my version is cheaper, healthier and tastes better than what you’d order at a restaurant....