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No need to brown or pre-cook these meatballs, they cook perfectly tender and juicy right in the slow cooker and are sauced up with a rich and chunky tomato sauce. Simple prep you’ll come home to a classic Italian style meal, easy as pie! Crockpot Meatballs Crockpot Meatballs are really easy to make, simply mix the meatballs and let the slow cooker do all of the work. While I often make homemade meatballs or All Purpose Turkey Meatballs, I love putting them into the slow cooker and coming home to a meal ready to serve!...

What is Guo Bao Rou? This Dongbei Guo Bao Rou isn’t a renowned dish. It has humble origins in Harbin during the Qing Dynasty, when it was apparently originally created for foreigners living there during that time period. But a reader requested it, and when we say “we’ll add it to the list,” we mean it! Here’s what we look for in a well-executed Guo Bao Rou: robust sweet and sour flavor and a super crunchy and crispy texture that’s tender inside....

Okay so to an English speaker looking at a menu here in China and seeing that very Chinglish-y menu translation, they might want to turn and run. After all, this is a cuisine in which bird spit (read: bird’s nest soup) is a much sought-after ingredient. But not to worry. The dish’s name can be better translated as “mouthwatering” chicken. I read somewhere that some famous person took one look at this dish and hungrily made the claim, “it’s making me drool,” and that’s how this kou shui ji – saliva chicken dish got its new name and fame....

This super easy recipe is cooked on the stovetop for a fragrant, hearty, one-pot entrée that will become a family and a crowd favorite! Want to set it and forget it? Try this easy crockpot version that can be switched up for milder or stronger flavors depending on who’s enjoying it. Ingredients & Variations CHICKEN This recipe can be made with chicken thighs, legs, or breasts, but for the most tender results, chicken thighs and drumsticks are the best choices!...

Mimosas are the famously favorite 2 ingredient drink of many breakfast and brunch-goers for their citrusy flavor mixed with sweet champagne. It’s a wonderful addition to celebrations and special occasions without the heady punch of too much alcohol. What is a Mimosa? A classic mimosa recipe is made with champagne (or sparkling wine) and orange juice. Perfect for your next brunch or even Christmas breakfast. The jury is still out on who invented the mimosa....

What Is Peking Duck? Peking duck (as it’s commonly known in the U.S.) is a famous, centuries-old dish hailing from Beijing. Whole ducks are roasted in wood-fired ovens, rendering out fat and leaving behind perfectly crisp skin. Thin shavings of the crispy skin and meat are skillfully carved from the duck and served with Mandarin pancakes (or sometimes steamed lotus leaf buns), along with a variety of condiments, including hoisin sauce, scallions, and julienned cucumber....

Posted Feb 24, 2019, Updated Aug 16, 2024 Today I am excited to share one of our family’s favorite recipes with you! I have been making this easy Pizza Casserole for almost 20 years! It’s a delicious, hearty flavorful meal that even picky eaters enjoy, just like this french bread pizza. There are many reasons to love this pizza casserole recipe, here are a few: Extremely easy to make (only 10 minutes of prep)!...

This homemade pumpkin butter is easy because it uses canned pumpkin puree (or that leftover pumpkin from holiday pies). A Healthier Spread Pumpkin butter is so good! It’s a little bit sweet from the apple juice and a tinge of ginger and, like apple butter, it has much less fat than butter. So what does one do with pumpkin butter? Spread it on toast or muffins. Serve it with waffles, french toast, or pancakes....

One pot. No Draining. Ready in Under 30 Minutes! Smoked sausage slices, cheese ravioli, and a creamy tomato sauce. Dinner couldn’t be easier. An Easy Weeknight Meal Dinner in less than 30 minutes? Yes, please! One dish, no draining required. We make this a sausage ravioli with a shortcut tomato cream sauce. So easy! Fresh or frozen ravioli is easily found year-round so this is a great recipe to keep on a weekly rotation when time is tight....

Tender zucchini filled with a rich and zesty meat sauce is topped with cheese and baked until tender and bubbly. Serve this easy dish with a side salad and garlic bread for the perfect family meal! Of all of the things that grow in my garden, the herbs and the zucchini have to be my absolute favorites (ok, and the tender baby carrots). I have so many zucchini recipes and this one is near the top of the list!...

On the table in under 20 minutes, this easy skillet meal combines ground pork or turkey, shredded cabbage, and our favorite eggroll flavors in one easy dinner. Egg Roll in a Bowl is SO Easy! 20 Minutes: This recipe is fast to make – no rolling or frying required! Clean out the fridge: A great way to use up leftover vegetables in the fridge. Finely chop or shred almost any vegetable and add it to stretch the meal....

Eid literally means festive in Arabic. Muslims around the world celebrate two Eid. Eid fitr and Eid ul Adha. Eid ul Fitr food Eid ul Fitr or sweet Eid marks the end of Ramadan the holy month of fasting. It is a festival to celebrate the breaking of the fast. Family and friends visit and greet each other and exchange sweets. Often Money or “salami” is given to children by oldies as an Eid gift....

So what is this ingredient? To be upfront, this is one of those foods that could have been featured on Fear Factor, as its appearance and consistency can be a little off-putting at first glance. Fermented foods tend to have that effect. But in all honesty, it really is delicious and lends an amazing umami flavor to anything you add it to. In this article, we’ll tell you all you need to know about this ingredient, how it’s made, how we cook with it, and where to buy it....

Boneless skinless chicken is marinated in buttermilk, battered and fried until tender inside and crispy crunchy on the outside. Ingredients for Fried Chicken Breast Chicken Breast: For this recipe, I use chicken cutlets or skinless boneless chicken breasts. You can also use boneless chicken thighs. Marinade: Buttermilk helps to tenderize the chicken. You can replace buttermilk with soured milk in the recipe notes. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours....

Perfectly Crisp, Tender Results I would say about 9 times out of 10, when someone tells us they’ve been cooking from the blog, they mention how much they love our Crispy Scallion Ginger Salmon. In fact, there have been multiple friends of friends I’ve met who—before they ever knew me—were making that salmon recipe. It’s a fun feeling, and it genuinely makes me so happy knowing how many people I’ve guided in cooking pricey salmon fillets!...

Inspired by Chinese cooking techniques, this recipe for garlic green beans yields tender beans with a slightly blistered exterior, and golden, lightly fried garlic. The only ingredients you need are green beans (string beans), oil, water, garlic, and salt. The Most Versatile Vegetable Side? A plate of garlic green beans is at home on the table with any main dish, from any cuisine. You could easily serve these alongside any Chinese spread, a simple meal of baked chicken, or a plate of pasta....

Posted Dec 28, 2021 I have slowly and surely been replacing our household products, both in and out of the kitchen, with non-toxic products. This led me to essential oils. I was intrigued with them for ages but never had time to really learn and experience their benefits until my 6th baby was 1 year old. Then, I quickly regretted not learning sooner so all my children could have benefited from them the last 11 years!...

Posted Oct 04, 2020, Updated Mar 19, 2024 Fall baking is my favorite (hello pumpkin bread), but sometimes I want to make lighter versions of my favorite recipes, like these Healthy Pumpkin Muffins. They’re tender and moist with a beautiful crumb, naturally sweetened, perfectly spiced and made with whole wheat flour but you’d never guess they’re good for you! This healthy pumpkin muffin recipe is easy to make in 30 minutes – including baking time....

When you need a quickie snack New York Style bagel chips are the way to go! Serve alongside everything bagel dip or with this classic jalapeno popper dip! How to Make Bagel Chips This recipe is so simple to make with just 3 easy steps! Seasonings If you are using unseasoned bagels, then this is your time to shine! Bust out whatever herb or spice or seasoning you have in your cupboard and sprinkle a little (or a lot!...

Whip up these biscuits with a few simple pantry staples, a touch of butter, and creamy buttermilk for an effortless and delicious treat. Spread them with lots of butter, homemade jam, or smother them in sausage gravy. Did you enjoy this Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and a rating below! Butter – For the best flaky layers, use cold butter. Cut it into pieces and then mix it into the flour with a fork or pastry cutter until it is the size of small peas....