I will always remember visiting the Philippines and hearing “Tahoooo! Tahoooo!” from the taho man selling them on the streets. His big tubs of tofu, arnibal, and sago pearls balancing between his shoulders were always welcomed by my mom with pesos in her hand ready to collect her snack mid-shopping spree. Background It’s been said that taho was influenced by Chinese migrants in pre-colonial Philippines and originated in the form of douhua–a similar snack of soybean pudding and syrup....

Learn how to make three popular Korean dipping sauces that are just as important as the meat. Luckily, these dipping sauces are super easy to make! What are the dipping sauces at Korean BBQ? Let me show you three common Korean dipping sauces you might eat at your local Korean bbq at home or in a restaurant. These are definitely my favorite ones to eat. Each restaurant has its own spin on how to make each dipping sauce, but I’ve combined my favorite parts of these traditional sauces for these recipes....

We are loving this healthy family meal made with creamy buffalo chicken and rice. This recipe transforms your favorite appetizer dip and turns it into an easy dinner so what’s not to love?! This post has been sponsored by Sprouts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! If you’re a big bell pepper fan, make sure to check out my Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (they’re vegetarian!...

This post has been sponsored by Sprouts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! This Hash Brown Chicken Casserole cannot get any easier and it’s a fun weeknight dinner. Simple ingredients and you probably already have most of them stocked in your freezer or pantry! I don’t know about you but I always feel like I am making freezer clean out meals and this recipe is using up all of the frozen goodies in my freezer....

I love how soft and chewy these molasses cookies are and that you don’t have to chill the dough. They have those crackly tops we all love and the cookie dough gets rolled in a coarse sugar or sanding sugar. I love rolling these chewy molasses cookies in sugar prior to baking because it gives them a lovely finishing touch and extra texture and crunch to the cookie.

Recipes that use fried shallots Fried shallots are definitely slept on in American dishes. They offer a crispy and slightly sweet and savory topping to any dish. You’ll often find them in many Asian dishes like: Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Rice Rolls) Vietnamese Bánh Canh Giò Heo Tôm (Thick Noodles w/ Pork & Shrimp) Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Pancit Palabok (Filipino Noodles with Pork & Shrimp) Thai khao soi Son-in-law eggs...

These healthy and dairy-free pumpkin pie bars take about 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven so you don’t need a whole afternoon to make these like you would with a pie. Don’t get me wrong, I love making homemade pumpkin pie – but these bars are just so fun! I also made a pumpkin pie parfait recently which is another great dessert to bring around this holiday season!...

It’s been a great start to 2019 and I’m excited to see what the next 11 months have in store. As far as what’s in store for Kroll’s Korner, you will be getting more and more DINNER recipes for me. That is my main focus for the blog because YOU requested it. From a survey I sent out in my newsletter (pssst have you signed up for that yet?) and from a survey I hosted on my Instagram stories, the majority of you are here to find DINNER recipes!...

This post has been sponsored by Sprouts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Here’s who will enjoy this colorful, summer-y, healthy beet salad: People who just can’t stand turning on the oven right now. SO hot. People who are obsessing over all the summer salads like us. People who love trying new foods – like goldenberries and beets!...

There are Golden Oreos and white chocolate involved, hence “healthy-ish,” but the other ingredients like the Medjool dates, cashews and almond meal turn these cake pops into somewhat of an energy bite recipe too. The colorful sprinkles alone make me feel so happy! I like to think of these as being acceptable for a snack or dessert and certainly not only reserved for birthday celebrations! You can keep them stashed in the freezer for a yummy birthday inspired snack to have any time....

I hope you’re like me and always get excited about melty cheese and delicately crisp, buttery puff pastry because it’s truly one of my favorite appetizers. But, I also love this classic dipping oil, spinach artichoke dip, and these tortellini pesto skewers. My holiday-baked brie is easy to make with minimal prep and can be made just before guests arrive. It’s great if it cools for just 10-15 minutes so the cheese doesn’t ooze everywhere and make a gooey pool of brie....

Over the years, I’ve cooked different types of rice and grains in various ways: in a rice cooker, on a stove over a pot, brown rice in an instant pot, white rice in an instant pot, in the microwave, in a steamer, and even quinoa in a rice cooker. Brown rice is somewhat trickier to cook because it can take a long time to get perfectly fluffy and moist grains....

My favorite new way to light a charcoal grill does not require lighter fluid. There’s a few rules we stick with too. Here’s everything you’ll need to easily light a charcoal grill: chimney starter Fire starter material: old newspapers, cardboard or fire starter blocks 1 tsp cooking oil bbq lighter Manual or battery operated fan long stainless steel tipped BBQ tongs (optional) Why shouldn’t you use lighter fluid? The best way to cook using coals, in my opinion, is to avoid lighter fluid....

Cooking Asian food in this way is a centuries-old tradition and one of the most revered methods. Bamboo steamers have been used in Asian cuisine for centuries to cook vegetables, fish, and various other dishes due to their versatility. In addition, it is an inexpensive kitchen gadget that is easy to use. Bamboo steamer materials & construction Bamboo steamers are round and typically made up of two or three steamer baskets....

Like sinigang na baboy, kare kare is a classic Filipino stew that makes it the perfect comfort food. This hearty dish is definitely a labor of love, but it’s worth making and sharing for your next dinner party! Recipe background In general, kare kare is a peanut based stew spiced with annatto powder (or achiote oil) to get it’s marigold coloring and filled to the brim with various meats (like oxtail or beef) and vegetables (like eggplant, pechay, string beans, and more)....

I am so excited to be partnering with FAGE for these On the Go Yogurt Parfaits! I grew up eating FAGE loaded with berries and granola and now eating them on the go works so perfectly for my busy lifestyle. As many of you know, I teach fitness and also run my business full time (this blog!). I teach a lot of Pilates classes in order for others to stay fit, but I also have to find the time to stay physically active myself....

You can still get that oniony flavor by substituting fresh onion for dried minced onion or onion powder. I use both frequently, especially when I couldn’t be bothered to cut an onion into a perfect ¼-inch dice. When to use an onion substitute Fresh onion is 89% water, so as it cooks, the water is released, and depending on the recipe, it softens the onion into buttery, caramelized deliciousness, or you adjust how much liquid you add to a recipe, like for Wonton Soup....

I know what you’re thinking. You already know how to make scrambled eggs… But listen. Maybe you love your weekend morning go-to fluffy scrambled egg recipe that you’ve been making your whole life, but I’m here to switch things up for you in the best way possible. After you try these scrambled eggs you’re never going to want to make them any other way. I’m not going to let you settle for dry, tough, rubbery scrambled eggs....

May 2017 – Theme Showers and celebrations with friends abound this time of year. Show us your healthy, colorful drink concoctions for festivities like bridal showers and graduation celebrations. The smell alone of muddling the mint with the lime juice, raspberries and strawberries was amazing. Strawberries here in California fresh from the farmer’s market are just SO good this drink was kind of a no-brainer for me. With graduations, weddings, and all the BBQ’s you’ll be attending this summer – you’ll have to make sure this Strawberry Kombucha Mojito attends as well!...

I don’t know about you guys but I am a cold dessert lover year round. During those cozy nights in when I am craving a cold treat (like ice cream) but want something a little on the healthier side, I love having one of these Strawberry Shortcake popsicles on hand to sneak out of the freezer. For the adult version, you can spike them with coconut rum too so you have more of a Pina Colada Popsicles at your fingertips!...