I wouldn’t say this is Chinese so much as it is “Asian-Inspired.” I got this recipe from Cooking Light a few years ago and it’s been a staple at our house ever since. And just so you know, Cooking Light doesn’t mean Cooking Gross. I would say (and I know Sara agrees with me) that some of the best recipes that I have come from Cooking Light. It’s more like Cooking Lighter....

4.23 4 Published Jan 11, 2021, Updated May 21, 2024 If you’re looking for a grain-free, low-carb substitute for traditional rice, cauliflower rice is for you. It’s super easy to make and can be used in a wide variety of recipes. What Does it Taste Like? Cauliflower rice tastes like… cauliflower! It has a mild flavor that typically takes on the seasonings in the dish making it a super versatile veggie base....

This one pot recipe of pulao prepared with chickpeas, basmati rice, spices and herbs tickles your taste buds at all the right places. Now add achari masala to the mix and it becomes a dish that can be a part of your festive menu! This delectable rice dish is known by many names. Chickpeas pulao, chana pulao, chickpeas pilaf or chickpeas rice. Call it by any name but served with a side dish of raita or plain yogurt this makes a delicious, nutritious and flavourful one pot meal....

What I discovered was this: Louisiana is famous for their food for a reason. It can be amazing. That said, just because a kitchen is located in Louisiana doesn’t mean the food that comes out of it is going to be automatically fabulous. There are some recipes and methods that people might consider retiring (like all the times I’ve experienced un-de-veined shrimp…seriously, guys, it’s poop.) I had some bad run-ins with gumbo....

I’ve shared all my tips and tricks to help you PERFECT easy thumbprint cookies! Oh baby, it’s cookie season! It’s one of the main reasons why I love Christmas! 🙂 And with alllll the cookies out there, it’s hard – nigh impossible, for me to pick a favorite. But Classic Thumbprint Cookies…. oh yeah, they come this close to being my favorite. With shortbread cookies, linzer cookies, and soft ginger cookies coming right up on their heels....

4.87 47 Published Jul 30, 2024, Updated Aug 07, 2024 This granola is delicious on its own as a snack or served with milk for breakfast, but my favorite way to eat this coconut granola is as a topping to acai bowls, yogurt bowls or overnight oats. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Healthy – Made with old fashioned rolled oats, unsweetened coconut flakes, flaxseed and almonds, this granola is packed with nutritious ingredients that will keep you energized throughout the day....

This is one of my favorite dessert recipes from my Secret Layer Cakes Cookbook, and it will have little cookie monsters jumping for joy everywhere! When I was little, Cookie Monster was one of my favorite Sesame Street characters. Probably because I could relate to him in the way that he devoured his cookies with gusto, and the way he talked. And I still love cookies and still sound like him, when I’m tipsy at least, so I guess I could still relate to him....

5 15 Published May 08, 2024, Updated Oct 29, 2024 It’s SO creamy and cheesy and has such a light and fluffy texture that I can’t get enough of. Plus, the flavor combo of bacon, cheddar cheese and scallions is truly addicting. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. This is such a simple recipe to meal prep for breakfast, but it would also be the star of the show at any special brunch gathering like Easter, Mother’s Day or even Christmas....

Ingredient Notes Cinnamon Flavored Baking Chips – I noticed last time I mentioned cinnamon chips some of you said you’d never heard of them. They’re so good! I’ve found some stores don’t carry them, but where I live I always find them at Albertsons. I you’re desperate, you could order them online. If all else fails, butterscotch baking chips or even good old chocolate chips would still be delicious. Instructions Let them cool before you cut them or you’ll have a big gooey mess....

I had straws, so I wanted to make a fun drink. My St. Patrick’s Day recipes around here usually default to things that are mint chocolate because that’s one of my favorite flavor combos, and well, it’s green. But everyone knows the infamous “Shamrock Shake” is basically just vanilla ice cream with peppermint and food coloring and I feel like it’s totally been overdone on food blogs, so I wanted something green, but not minty, and something my kids would still like....

I’ve been on a roll with my slow cooker recently. I hardly put it away in the pantry before I’m pulling it back out again. Maybe I’ll just start leaving it on the counter. I just love the ease of getting everything ready in the slow cooker and being free to go about my day, work, run errands, pick up the kids, and all the while have dinner cooking away....

You know those baggies of peas you see at the farmers market? (Here in the South at least.) Sometimes they are sitting out on display, sometimes they’re in a cooler on the floor. Sometimes they’re hidden behind the stall and only people “in the know” know to ask about them. Those are little bags of gems. Many places offer a variety of different kinds of peas and we always go for the crowder peas....

The best churros can be made with the simplest of ingredients. So easy, with a super crunchy crust, and a soft & delicious center. Just the way classic authentic churros are meant to be! Pair with a chocolate hot fudge sauce or an easy dulce de leche for a decadent treat. Why I love this recipe I test four methods for making churros, from traditional churros to the more common “new-fangled” recipes you’d see online, so that I can show you which one is better (in my humble opinion)....

But. I do like the idea of fun Easter eggs and I’m sharing a few really quick ideas that are simple enough for even me, Kate, destroyer of all crafts. No matter what you do, you’ll need a whole bunch of hard-boiled eggs (you’re going to want to actually boil them–while I love baking them or using my pressure cooker, you can only make a few at a time in the pressure cooker and baking them sometimes leads to discoloration....

Much like good wine, or different coffee roasts (yes, I do understand the irony of this comparison, considering I do not drink either of those things, but I also understand them from a culinary point of view!) chocolate is greatly enhanced when paired with different food and drinks. Much like that magical moment at the movie theater, when you take a handful of buttered popcorn and toss it in your mouth with red licorice, or when you combine salted peanuts and candy corn at Halloween, flavors do magical things when they’re combined in just the right way....

Nimboo pani or refreshing lemonade has always been our favourite summer drink from childhood. Once you try this fruity lemonade you will know how easy it is to make. Refreshing lemon juice combined with juicy strawberries is a perfect balance of tart and sweet and is super refreshing. Ingredients for Strawberry lemonade Sugar & Water to Make Simple Sugar syrup Fresh strawberries to make homemade puree & a few Sliced strawberries for garnish....

For this recipe you’ll want a standard bag of frozen Rhodes Rolls. You want them thawed, but not risen. You can leave your rolls in the fridge overnight to do the trick, or you can place them individually on a lined baking sheet at room temp. You just need to keep an eye on them that way and make sure they don’t rise. Mine only took about an hour to thaw out....

So y’all know by now that I’m completely obsessed with all things potato, right? Baked potatoes in the microwave are a regular thing and we love twice baked potatoes and smashed potatoes as side dishes. Also mashed potatoes and spicy potato wedges and potato salad and loaded Greek roasted potatoes. Basically, just gimme all the potatoes. Potato skins though. Those have always held a very special place in my heart....

One of my favorite go-to shrimp recipes is this honey garlic shrimp. Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make, and that sauce is so scrumptious. And this garlic butter shrimp is just 15 minutes and delicious served over pasta to soak up that yummy sauce. And for an appetizer, these spicy roasted shrimp are perfect - and so easy! But you guys might know that we also adore some Cajun flavors in my house....

The strawberry season is upon us! These juicy red strawberries are abundant at the farmer’s market right now, and I even have a little strawberry patch in our backyard that is producing quite a lot this year. My 2 year old loves to wake up in the morning and go outside to pick a few strawberries. He’s so cute, he will even save a couple in the fridge for daddy or his brother/sister....