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I have very fond memories as a child of Ramadan when me and my parents, all my Chachis and Chachus (Aunts and Uncles) and my grandparents lived together. During Ramadan my Chachis, my Mother and my Grandmother would gather on the floor in the living room with a mountain high stack of spring roll wrappers, a pot full of filling, either potato and peas or minced meat, and would prepare samosas and spring rolls for the next few days....

Ramen noodles are crumbled and mixed with shredded cabbage and almonds in a tangy-sweet and savory dressing. Ingredients for Ramen Salad Ramen noodles: You can use any flavor of instant ramen; I most often use chicken flavor. Save the seasoning packet; it adds great flavor to the dressing! Cabbage: Use shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix. While you can cut it thinly with a sharp knife, shredding it with either a food processor or mandolin can make this task easy....

Spring is in full bloom, and I’m starting to see the first trace signs of summer. And when I think of summertime and the sunny days, and warm weather ahead, I certainly don’t think about spending several hours worrying around an oven, hoping my cheesecake doesn’t crack. No, when the weather warms up and the days start getting longer, my mind goes right to quick desserts, and fresh fruit. And can you think of a more summer-y fruit than plump, juicy, ruby-red raspberries?...

This crisp recipe is a perfect balance between sweet and tart with a saucy rhubarb filling and a buttery oat crisp topping. How to Prepare Rhubarb for Crisp You can use frozen or fresh rhubarb for this recipe. If using frozen rhubarb, add 1 tablespoon of extra flour to the filling and do not thaw it first. When picking rhubarb, pull the stalk from the plant close to the root....

With Dijon mustard, rosemary, and garlic this rack of lamb is oven-roasted to juicy, tender perfection. Enjoy this elegant dish with roasted potatoes and homemade mint sauce. Ingredients For Roasted Rack of Lamb Rack of lamb is savory and flavorful – yet relatively easy to make. Rack of Lamb – The rack comes from the rib section of a young lamb and includes a layer of fat surrounding the rib bones and tender medallions of meat....

What is not to love about any alfredo recipe? – creamy, smooth, and full of flavor (and this one is a bit lighter than a traditional recipe). Toss some chicken, fried mushrooms or other veggies into this creamy noodle dish and it will get rave reviews every time. A Healthier Alfredo Pasta Recipe When I’m craving comfort, alfredo is a go-to for me and I sure did eat a lot of it in Italy!...

A simple blend of oil, garlic, soy sauce, and fresh herbs with savory seasonings, this marinade is easy and delicious. Steak Marinade Ingredients Acid: I like to use balsamic vinegar to tenderize the meat, but any vinegar will work. Lemon, lime, pineapple, and orange juice are all great acids to experiment with! Tenderize: Marinades contain acidic ingredients like wine, vinegar, lemon juice, or a combination. Acid breaks down the tough fibers of the meat, making it tender....

Spotlight on Technique: Poaching or Boiling Poaching or boiling meat is the simplest of cooking techniques, used across many Chinese regional cuisines. The purpose of boiling the meat is to capture its true essence while the meat is juicy, tender and full of its natural aroma. Cantonese people adore their poached chicken. Xinjiang areas have their celebratory boiled lamb, and for the Shanghainese, I remember having sliced boiled pork belly (白切肉, bai qie rou) during Chinese New Year only....

If you’re looking to make this as an appetizer or snack dip it into leftover meaty spaghetti sauce! These easy cheesy breadsticks are a fun recipe that even the kids can join in on! Let them create their own shapes…maybe their initials? How fun! How to Make Cheesy Breadsticks This breadstick recipe uses prepared raw pizza dough, or you can try this no fail pizza dough recipe. Even a quick can of Pillsbury Pizza Dough will do in a pinch....

Posted Mar 22, 2020, Updated Apr 22, 2024 If you’re looking for a quick & easy, nutritious meal – you will love this tortellini soup recipe (along with this lemon tortellini sauce, spinach tortellini and easy vegetable soup). It’s loaded with veggies, easy to make, hearty & healthy. We love serving it with a side of homemade bread – especially homemade french bread or easy no knead bread. This tortellini soup is very versatile....

These broad bean noodles are more elastic and chewy which is quite nice as well. To read more about different varieties of noodles, peruse our Noodles and Wrappers page often as we are constantly updating and adding more information. Here’s a photo of the broad bean noodles used in this dish: They need to be soaked for 30 minutes in warm water before cooking. If you have trouble finding these broad bean noodles locally, you can definitely substitute mung bean vermicelli noodles, which are more common (we recently used them in our ants climbing a tree recipe)....

Vegetable Rice Soup (21 Day Fix) ©Cook Crave Inspire by SpendWithPennies.com Pin it to your HEALTHY EATING board to SAVE it for later! Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest for more great tips, ideas and recipes! This soup is amazing regardless of what your goals are! I always have a huge batch of soup in the fridge so I have a quick and easy go to lunch or snack. This soup is loaded with veggies and a little bit of rice for a delicious (21 day fix approved) lunch!...

Posted Nov 14, 2022, Updated Feb 15, 2024 Sometimes in the middle of winter your body just craves fresh fruit! Thankfully, there are many amazing fruits that are in season in the colder months to use to make the most delicious winter fruit salad! In this winter fruit salad recipe, in-season fruit is tossed in a simple honey lemon dressing to add a touch of flavor and keep it fresh!...

Yunnan’s Rice Noodle Dishes There are too many varieties of Yunnan rice noodle dishes to name. Some are salads, others are soups. Some are mixed cold, and others are boiling hot. There are tangy/sour dishes, and dishes where spicy chilies are at the forefront. The two Yunnan rice noodle dishes that stand out are: “Crossing the Bridge Noodles” (过桥米线, guò qiáo mǐxiàn) and this Little Pot Rice Noodle. And there are still many variations on each!...

Posted May 23, 2016, Updated Jul 16, 2024 As you already know, I’m all about sneaky veggies. I want my kids to love eating vegetables, and usually they do! But for days when you don’t feel like being the veggie-eating-police, kid-friendly recipes that include a hearty serving of greens are a must. These Zucchini Banana Pancakes are amazing. Seriously! They are fluffy and flavorful. Plus they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and full of nutritious ingredients....

Mutton or Lamb? First of all let’s clear little confusion, in India / Pakistan mutton is the meat of a goat, usually a young goat. Lamb is considered the meat of sheep. While internationally, lamb means the meat of a young goat (kid), and mutton means the meat of an old goat. That’s why I used both terms. Honestly, I wished to post these Pakistani Mutton recipes round-up next year with many more recipes but then I changed my mind as seasonal roundups really help easy navigation of the site....

Well, no more. Ever since I’ve learned not to be overzealous with the rolling pin, I’ve been making this 9-layer scallion pancakes recipe, which gives you a nice, layered aromatic pancake that goes great with a nice hot soup, a Chinese weekend brunch, or any time you have a craving for a savory snack. It’s thicker than your average scallion pancake, but what we really like about it is the layers that you get, and the crispy chewiness of the dough....

This recipe for air fryer croutons has multiple seasoning options, perfect for topping soups, salads, and stews. Air Fryer Croutons The air fryer can do amazing things! Air fryers circulate air around foods, cooking them and making the outside crispy, with far less oil if they were baked or fried. Plus, air fryers save time and cleanup! While I often make homemade croutons, I love cooking them in the air fryer and not heating up the oven....

Fluffy homemade pancakes combined with crisp smoky bacon (topped with maple syrup of course) is pretty much the best breakfast combo. Sweet, salty, and delicious. Our Fave Bacon Pancakes We love this shortcut recipe because biscuit mix makes it quick. No bisquick? Add bacon to our favorite from scratch pancake recipe. These sweet-salty pancakes are great made ahead of time. Reheat in the microwave or even toast pancakes in the toaster....

Make 4-6 eggs all at once and save time and effort on those busy mornings! A little butter and a little water steam the eggs, creating solid whites and soft creamy yolks. Get the true flavor of fresh eggs with minimal fat and learn how to baste eggs; you’ll wonder why you never tried this recipe before! What is a Basted Egg? A basted egg is similar to a fried egg, but a small splash of water is added to help steam the tops....