All you need to make microwaved rice are five things: a microwave, rice, water, a large microwavable bowl, and a dishtowel. I tested this using a 900 watt microwave. So if your microwave wattage is higher you may need to reduce the cooking time slightly, or conversely, if you have a lower wattage microwave you may need to increase times. Once you get the timing down, you’ll get consistent results every single time....

Can you cook quinoa in a rice cooker? Cooking quinoa is faster and more hands-off than ever when you use a rice cooker. Using a rice cooker to cook quinoa is the same process you use to make many other grains, like sticky rice, sushi rice, white rice, brown rice, and more. Types of quinoa to use There are multiple types of quinoa you can eat and buy at the store:...

The next time you use some store-bought green onions, don’t throw away the scraps–this is the gateway to grow essentially unlimited green onions. This is a good option for anyone who wants to save money and have easy access to scallions for future use. What are green onions or scallions? Green onions are part of the allium family of plants that include garlic, onions, and leeks. You can also find them in grocery stores labeled scallions or spring onions....

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! The mahi mahi is coated in a toasted Panko breadcrumb mixture and baked to flaky perfection. You’re essentially making mahi mahi fish bites to load up in your tacos and piling on all of your favorite taco must-have toppings! If you enjoy these tacos, some other recipes to try are my Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa, Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas, and Chicken Fajita Pasta....

Hello friends! The countdown to Christmas is on! 15 days until Santa comes! I have enjoyed making different treats this holiday season, especially the kid friendly kinds. I don’t have any kiddos of my own yet, which most of you know, but I know YOU probably have a kiddo or 2 of your own. My fiancé recently picked up rice cakes from Costco which means we have A LOT of rice cakes on hand....

Type of salmon to use I’ve recently started focusing on eating sustainable salmon because of its improved effects on health and the planet compared to farmed salmon. I use the Seafood Watch website guide on sustainable salmon to keep track of what types to buy. Using this guide, I buy wild king salmon or wild sockeye salmon sustainably caught in the US, like Washington or Alaska. I currently use meat delivery services from Primal Pastures ($21 for an 8 oz filet) and Seven Sons ($14 for a 7 oz filet), which sell wild salmon....

This city has such a high number of restaurants priced in the mid-range and more high end restaurants than we could ever try. Here’s an evolving list of the best restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip or super close ones under a 10-minute taxi. 1. The Mayfair Supper Club The Mayfair Supper Club is one of my favorite dining experiences in Las Vegas because it combines my favorite things: live music and food....

This irresistible creation combines the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of sugar and Granny Smith apples, and the buttery layers of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls into a decadent, pull-apart masterpiece that’s as fun to make as it is to devour. My Biscoff Banana Bread, Cinnamon Crumb Cake, Orange Cinnamon Rolls, and Coffee Cake Cookies are all crowd-favorites you need to try, too! I’ve been making this recipe for years and know you will love it!...

We are actually having cornbread at our wedding we both love it so much! 🙂 These cornbread herb muffins come together super fast. You will quickly combine all dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another, combine them and pour into a muffin pan or cupcake pan. In 20 minutes, you’ll be taking a hearty cornbread out of the oven! Fun fact: You can also make this recipe into a loaf by baking in a pan or in a cast iron skillet....

Each layer is creamy, cheesy, and filled with spinach and mushrooms in each bite and the homemade white sauce takes this lasagna from basic to awesome. I’ve never met a lasagna I didn’t like. Ones with tomato sauce and ground beef, meatless, or creamy white lasagnas like this one…they’re all perfect. (Pssst if you’re craving lasagna with red sauce this Lazy Girl Ravioli lasagna and Skillet Lasagna are my favorite go-to lasagna-ish recipes!...

With it’s layers of complex flavors, and succulent, juicy, tender beef that is simmered low and slow for 2 hours, you will find comfort in this rich and tender beef stew that contains the essence of deliciousness. It goes without saying I love food! I absolutely love cooking and I love finding comfort in food, especially during the chilly winter months. Flavorful meat is key to this recipe, so the key is to start by browning the meat in your dutch oven....

Cuts of chicken to use Chicken breast or tenderloins are the best cuts of chicken for these pan-fried chicken bites because they don’t have bones, often come skinless, and are easier to cut into cubes. If you can buy them from a wholesaler, Costco, you can get organic chicken breast or tenderloins for a cheap price (about $3 per pound near my area). In smaller grocery stores, organic chicken breast can be about $5-$10 per pound....

Halo-halo in Tagalog means “mix mix” as in this dessert is meant to be mixed together before eating–if you’re into that. Honestly, as a child, I would eat the ice cream on top and fish whatever I liked best from the bottom. I know, I know, how horrible. In 2011, I was incredibly lucky to be able to visit the Philippines with my girlfriend’s family. Of the many, many food stops we had over the six week trip, we got to eat Razon’s of Guagua style halo-halo....

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! You can customize your board to your own needs or what your family loves most. To make things easy, I like to prep the French toast in advance and keep it warm in the oven until I’m ready to build the board! Cooking the bacon and/or sausage in advance too helps speed up the process as well....

It’s full of flavor, texture and made with the best creamy dressing that gets a protein boost from the Greek yogurt. We’re talking lots of vibrant broccoli pieces tossed with dried cranberries (sorry raisins), red grapes, walnuts, feta cheese, celery and red onion. Broccoli salad is so forgiving and versatile too! You can add in different types of cheese like cheddar or jack, use different nuts like almonds or even pine nuts and sun flower seeds, add in more color from shredded carrots, toss in bacon because why not, or add in diced apple if you’re not feeling the grapes....

Some of you may remember my trip to New Orleans in 2018 to learn all about lamb with the Tri-Lamb Group (Nourish with Lamb). Is was a fun and educational trip and my love for lamb grew, while my fear of cooking it diminished. One of the topics of discussion during the trip were common myths or misconceptions about lamb. Lamb is so flavorful, full of nutrients and extremely versatile so it’s shocking to me why we don’t eat more of it....

Type of rice cooker to use While there are options of microwaving, stovetop cooking, or steaming rice that is also PFA-free, but using a rice cooker is still the easiest, fastest, and most hands-off with perfect results. To make sushi rice, I prefer using a rice cooker because it’s an easy, hands-off method to get perfectly plump and moist grains of rice without worrying about boiling water or overcooking it. And you know the results will turn out the same every time as long as you accurately weigh the rice and water....

Types and brands of tofu to use I use organic, firm tofu blocks for this marinated baked tofu recipe. Note that I haven’t tried freezing other types of block tofu, so I can only tell you this recipe works specifically for firm block tofu. You can buy organic firm tofu at almost any local grocery store, like Albertsons, Mother’s, Sprouts, H Mart, or almost any Asian grocery. Why and how to freeze tofu Freezing tofu is an age-old method of cooking tofu since the Ching Dynasty in China when they used to place blocks of tofu in the snow and called dòngdòufu....

Every step in making these mini cheesecake bites is really easy. The only real “challenge” to this recipe is that it is a little time consuming because of the chill times. Plus, I thought it would be a fun recipe to make if you’re intimidated to make an entire cheesecake, you can start with these instead! You’ll start by mixing up the homemade graham cracker crust right in a food processor....

I feel like my blog is turning into a dessert blog these days. From Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies to Chocolate Peppermint Bundt cake and now these incredible Pretzel Peppermint Brownie Bites, I’ve got you covered this holiday season in the dessert department! Can you believe 2018 is almost over? This year was such a great year for me – getting engaged, opening up my SHOP page on Kroll’s Korner, leaving my 8-5 stable job, going on several successful work trips, getting a new job as a reformer pilates instructor…and SO much more!...