FavoritePinShare Have you dusted off your slow cookers yet? Or do you use it year round like I do? I absolutely love my slow cooker. And this meal was slow cooked to perfection. Creamy and delicious and so tender that the chicken falls apart. This is my kind of meal!Life is just busy. There is so much going on but it is so important for our family to sit down and eat together....
FavoritePinShare There are some slow cooker meals that you make and it becomes an instant favorite. I absolutely love my slow cooker and I use it all year long. Some of my favorite things on this blog are my slow cooker recipes. They are perfect for busy days and throwing in a delicious meal for your family. My 11 year old is growing like crazy! He is a head taller than everyone at school and is such a great kid....
It comes down to three simple, game-changing techniques: 1. Do NOT score the skin; 2. Low heat followed by high heat; 3. Keep the pork level using balls of foil. Perfect meat, perfect crackling … Every. Single. Time! . . Slow-Roasted Crispy Pork Belly Now that you’ve scrolled past the photos above, is it fair to say I have your attention? 😉 When we’re talking about roasted pork belly, I feel like the pursuit of bubbly, perfectly crispy pork crackling goes without saying....
Like Smoked Salmon Pots, Smoked Trout Dip or Spread are ideal for spreading onto crackers, crusty bread or even buttery brioche for an extra luxe touch. It can also be served as a dip for these as well as fresh, crunchy vegetables. Smoked Trout Dip or Spread “This is one of those starters that looks posh but only takes about 10 minutes to make. And it just gets better with time....
As you all know, I’m no vegetarian – just look at the last 3 posts on my blog – but I do like to cook vegetarian meals and I’m a huge grain fan. I seriously can’t wait to expand my use of spelt in things other than salad. I’ve read it is great in meatballs (where its starchiness works as a binder), risottos, porridges and pilaf! And as for using beans in salads, that is a recent trend for me....
My easy Stuffed Flank Steak recipe perfectly combines fresh herbs, garlic, and seasonings all rolled into a tender cut of flank steak! This is an elegant steak dinner that comes together simply. All you have to do is roll the meat, marinate, and grill, and you have a beautiful dinner everyone will love! Best Beef Roulade Recipe Beef roulade, or stuffed flank steak, is a comforting and savory steak recipe I love to make for my family....
Giving up sugar doesn’t mean saying goodbye to gummy bears. With this recipe, you’ll get to enjoy your favorite sweet snack in a healthier way. As much as I love gummy bears, I know they’re not good for me. They’re full of sugar and additives that can be harmful to the body. This is why I’m so grateful to have chanced upon this easy, four-ingredient recipe for sugar-free gummy bears....
FavoritePinShare This delicious dill dip is easy and goes with everything. It is creamy and full of flavor and will be ready to eat in less than 5 minutes! If you are a dill pickle lover like me, then you are going to be bringing this to every party and get-together! Dips are the best because they are so easy to make, they come in a million different flavors and everyone loves them!...
Can’t get enough of sweet potatoes? You should also check out my recipes for Sweet Potato Soup and Sweet Potato Chili. This post is sponsored by the New York Beef Council. All opinions are my own! I’ve been on a serious soup kick lately! I’m usually not one to order soup at restaurants, but that’s all I’ve been ordering and craving these days. And this sweet potato chowder has been at the top of my crave list....
I’m not sure when you last cooked a hash recipe, but for us the answer is usually too long. Magnificently flexible, incredibly filling, and loaded with ingredients from every food group, hash can be so many things we need at any given moment: a healthy, all-in-one meala protein-packed breakfast, impressive brunch, or easy weeknight dinnerstellar leftovers that are easy to reheata clean-out-the-fridge situationa great excuse to add a runny egg to something (I am always happy to have this)...
Thanks to advice from my mom and Grammy, I have found a foolproof way to make both busy weeknights and party prep feel like a breeze: make it ahead. By choosing recipes that can be almost (if not entirely) prepped in advance, I ensure that I don’t have to run around at the last minute trying to get everything ready. Sweet potato quiche, like my Easy Quiche Recipe, is an ideal make-ahead dish, because it can be prepped days or even weeks ahead, freezes like a dream, and most importantly, tastes off-the-wall deee-lish....
Boldly flavored, pungent and spicy Szechuan shrimp is one of my top 5 Asian dishes that I like eating out or making at home. It may come as a surprise, but this delicious dish can be easily prepared at home in 25 minutes or less from start to finish, and the level of spiciness can be adjusted to suit your taste. Recently I’ve been noticing more and more Asian restaurants adopting Szechuan (Sichuan) style of cooking....
Since my friends are coming over at six, and I have exactly ZERO prep work done, my plan is to make a double batch of the teriyaki burger patties, cook half tonight, then keep the rest in the refrigerator for tomorrow. Work once, eat twice. I like this strategy. For the rest of the menu, we’ll be having this Grilled Corn Salad (FAVE), sliced watermelon, and my favorite blackberry crisp for dessert....
Thandai If you are new to this drink and wondering what is thandai? Thandai is a popular North Indian drink made with cooling spices, seeds, nuts, rose petals and milk. The word Thanda translates to cool in Hindi. This beverage is believed to be a coolant as most of the ingredients used have a cooling effect on the body. Hence the name thandai. This beverage is made by soaking and blending all of the ingredients to a paste....
FavoritePinShare This lobster tail recipe is a decadent dinner made with large lobster tails smothered with a buttery garlic herb sauce then broiled under high heat making these lobster tails tender and juicy. The ultimate indulgence! Skip the restaurants and make your own fancy meal at home! Start off with Easiest Crab Cakes, add a side of Parmesan Herb Asparagus Fries with Creamy Greek Yogurt and Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes making this a complete meal....
FavoritePinShare Homemade cherry pie is about as classic as they come and this recipe is no exception! Absolutely delicious, this mouthwatering pie has a tart filling and flaky crust that is so tasty that you won’t be able to stop at just one slice! I love a good, staple dessert and anything with cherries fills that requirement! Cherries are one of my favorite ways to add that a touch of tartness with a little bit of sweetness to my baking....
FavoritePinShare Delicious Pudding Cookies Pudding cookies are sweet and moist cookies that will become an instant family favorite. They are incredibly soft and perfect. These taste fantastic and are impossible to stop eating. One cookie is never enough. Each cookie morsel is loaded with rich flavor, and the entire batch will disappear quickly! They are not only packed with insanely delicious chocolate and vanilla flavors, but they also have the most amazing texture....
FavoritePinShare This Easy Tomato Jam is the perfect condiment to slather on toast, sandwiches, and everything in between. All you have to do is throw everything in a pot, let it simmer, and you’re done. It’s tomato season! For more awesome ways to use fresh tomato, check out this Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad, this One Pot Fresh Tomato Pasta, and this Caprese Sandwich with Basil. Homemade Tomato Jam If there’s anything you do with all those leftover tomatoes this summer, make this tomato jam!...
In India, every region has their own unique way of making pickles. Not only the method but also the ingredients used vary a lot. In North India a lot of people use mustard oil and in South India sesame oil is used. The pickle recipes are usually passed on over the generations. Tomato Pickle Tomato Pickle is a pickle variety from Andhra Cuisine made primarily with tomatoes. While the traditional pickle is a no-cook recipe and is made with sun dried tomatoes, the other easier version shared here is simply made by cooking tomatoes until the raw flavor is lost....
The popular dishes are some of my absolute favorite Chilean foods, and with these easy recipes, you’ll have no trouble making them yourself. Occasionally, you’ll see influences from Italy, Germany, and other European nations in Chilean fare. However, it’s most heavily influenced by its unique local culture and incorporation of Spanish recipe elements. You’ll see plenty of corn, beans, potatoes, peppers, and rice in Chilean dishes. There are also loads of seasonings, various meats (including seafood), and lots of super insanely sweet desserts....
