Santa’s Trash Cookies combine a little bit of everything: chips, festive M&Ms, chocolate chips, salty pretzels, and caramel. I mean, really, any snack in your pantry, feel free to throw in 🤣 Hence the name “trash” since they have a variety of mixed goodies! These cookies are so fun not only for holiday parties but for cookie exchanges, holiday cookie boxes, or if you just want to make Santa something a little extra special....

Also known as Chinese soup dumplings, xiao long bao pack a punch of flavor in every bite and are world famous thanks to restaurants like Din Tai Fung. This recipe gives you a faster shortcut to getting those juicy bite-sized dumplings. Soup gelatin One of the first steps to making xiao long bao, is the very ingredient that makes this dumpling swim with flavor: the soup gelatin. Now most traditional recipes call for a homemade broth, but I like to use a shortcut version with chicken bouillon and agar agar powder because I don’t always have time to make broth or have access to meat bones....

I LOVE all the green going on in this box! It is a constant reminder of all of the good vitamin K and Calcium we need to include in our diets. At first I wanted to make a soup with all of these veggies…but I wanted to get a bit more creative 🙂 I wanted the chicken for these tostadas to be SUPER tender. So I pulled out the oh-so-faithful crockpot and had the house smelling delicious all day....

It’s just as fast to cook this simple one-pot meal at home and you are using fresh ingredients. Stir-frying is best done with bite-sized pieces of food and lots of added flavors from aromatics (garlic, ginger, scallion) and Asian condiments (soy, hoisin, chili paste, etc.). One thing I enjoy about making Asian cuisine at home is being in total control of the ingredients! In this stir-fry beef with noodles dish you are able to control the sodium, type of protein (beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu), and amount of veggies you would like to add in....

What is the viral Tiktok baked feta pasta? When this feta cheese pasta went viral on Jenni Häyrinen’s TikTok, it was reposted everywhere overnight. And why not? It’s a super simple baked pasta dish that uses a whole block of feta and tomatoes as its main flavors. It’s delicious, it’s pretty, and you get to slap a whole feta block into the pan. Ingredients in the Tiktok baked pasta To make this TikTok baked feta pasta, you only need a handful of ingredients because it’s so easy: cherry tomatoes, feta, olive oil, seasonings, and pasta....

The combination of fresh vegetables, crunchy cashews, and tender chicken makes this dish a complete meal all in one pan. Simply marinate the chicken for an hour or overnight, and it will taste even better than takeout. If you’re looking for more Asian-inspired recipes to add to your rotation, check out my Crock Pot Teriyaki Steak Bites, Healthy Orange Chicken, and Thai Peanut Noodles with Shrimp! Chicken breast: I use 1 lb....

A few years ago I was making muffins almost weekly. It was an obsession! I made dozens and dozens and I have a nice index of muffins on my site but also ended up making a Muffin Ebook you can download for free too! Some of my favorites are these Boozy Banana Muffins, Maple Snickerdoodle Muffins and these Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins. But these Banana Nutella Muffins are what my dreams are actually made of....

As a Dietitian, people always think I avoid desserts and eat kale all day. That is certainly not the case. I have a busy life, I eat and enjoy desserts and yes I eat kale too! With that said, I also need to make things simplified in the kitchen most days! This is when pre-made brownie mix comes in handy for dessert recipes like this. The pumpkin will incorporate with a little more stirring....

I love this make this dinner when I am craving something comforting, homey and overall super simple. Garlic-laced meatballs swimming in my mom’s homemade red sauce are basically a throwback to growing up in the kitchen. So.much.goodness. Plus, it’s honestly my favorite thing to order out at Italian restaurants. You know a good Italian restaurant if they have a good meatball. It may seem like a simple recipe to make, but a well-crafted meatball with a delicious red sauce is everything!...

Can you broil salmon? Yes, you can definitely broil salmon, and some people prefer cooking salmon this way because it’s faster than traditional baking. The difference between broiled and baked salmon is the heating element in the oven. Broilers cook items quickly at a very high heat from the top part of the oven. Whereas traditional baking cooks from both the top and bottom heating elements at a lower temperature. Broiling salmon will give you a crispier top at a faster pace than baked salmon, which will have a softer and more even texture throughout the filet....

Broth is made from simmering roasted or raw meaty bones and vegetables with added meat. Both stock and broth need to simmer for three to four hours. Bone broth is made just with roasted bones, but it needs to simmer for up to 48 hours. What is broth? Broth can be used for soups and gravies, but unlike stock, it’s also meant to be sipped by itself. Broth is made the same way as stock, except you add raw meat and/or meaty bones (roasted is optional) with the vegetables to give it a meatier flavor....

It’s a great meal to serve for a dinner party and everyone will be impressed! Other easy and reader favorite chicken dinners to impress: Mediterranean Chicken and Rice, Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts, and this Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken. This post has been sponsored by The California Prune Board. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Chicken Marbella became a classic dish when the talented chefs, Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins, published it in the Silver Palate Cookbook in 1982....

It was so fun testing this recipe to make certain I created a perfect replica Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Panera. Each spoonful is filled with comfort…the creamy, cheddar cheese, perfectly cooked broccoli and matchstick carrots all wrapped up in a creamy broth will totally make you want to grab seconds! This soup is a satisfying lunch or easy weeknight meal and when you serve it up in the a crusty, bread bowl you’ll think it’s better than the original!...

THE SCOOP ON HARISSA Flavor: It is a blend of hot chile peppers, garlic, olive oil and spices such as cumin, coriander, caraway and mint. It is a staple in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. Harissa can be found in the grocery store in ready-made jars or cans, and it is even available in a spice powder version which can be found in the spice aisle at the store. (That’s the type I used for these harissa meatballs)...

Baked Oatmeal is a fun way to switch up your breakfast routine when you get tired of cereal, toast, eggs, or pancakes. Can we all agree plain oats made with water just aren’t fun? Baking your oats with yummy ingredients like cinnamon, mashed banana and fresh berries however is fun! A healthy oatmeal bake is a great breakfast especially if you have picky eaters at home. You can top the oatmeal with Greek yogurt or peanut butter too for a boost of protein!...

The sauce has a hearty combination of ground beef, ground pork and pancetta which all come together to create a flavorful, classic sauce. The bolognese is totally worth the time you put into preparing it, and because this sauce is so bold in flavor, you will feel that it is celebrating your evening right along with you. Other date night pasta recipes you will love are: shrimp scampi Alfredo, baked pasta and meatballs, and this chicken baked ziti....

Types of jasmine rice to use Jasmine rice is a type of long grain rice and it comes in white and brown varieties. Unlike other variations of rice like short grain or medium grain rice, jasmine rice is plump and only slightly sticky due to the low levels of amylopectin. This starch determines the stickiness between the rice grains after cooking. The difference between white and brown jasmine rice is the same as other varieties, meaning the latter still has the bran intact and will have an even less sticky consistency after cooking and may have nuttier notes of flavor and aroma....

What’s great about this recipe is that you can definitely add other topping options if you want more texture and love garlic. What is this TikTok salmon rice bowl and why is it popular? If you haven’t heard, salmon bowls are all the rage on TikTok thanks to Emily Mariko, an influencer who is known for her grocery hauls and healthy but tasty food videos. Thanks to her addictive salmon rice bowl videos, her TikTok account grew from tens of thousands to millions over a few months....

They are made with whole grain elbows, sharp cheddar, spinach, and whole milk. It is such light and satisfying snack and I love how the cupcake pan keeps the pasta in perfect portions. If you cook your pasta off the night before this dish can be whipped together in less than 20 minutes! I made these Mac and Cheese bites in cupcake tins, but you can also use jumbo muffins tins if you’d like a slightly larger portion....

This easy, quick bread is perfect when you’re craving a sweet fall treat but want something that takes minimal effort and with very little mess. This bread is ready in just an hour and takes your taste buds right to the apple orchard! And if you’re looking for more fall quick breads to try, I highly recommend my cinnamon banana bread or super moist pumpkin bread! All-purpose flour: I like using all-purpose flour to give this bread a soft, fluffy texture....