These beefsteak tomatoes are bursting with flavor this time of year. If you cannot find tomatoes to enjoy your chicken salad in you can enjoy it in a lettuce cup or between two slices of bread as a sandwich! I had so much fun in the kitchen throwing this together because it really hit me that food is art. There are endless opportunities to cook with food in the kitchen and this is just one masterpiece that I am so proud of!...
There are very many recipes for Pad Thai available whether or not they are supposed to be “authentic”. Some will call for vinegar, some do not use peanuts. Some use multiple types of noodles within the same dish, and some variations do not use palm sugar. Some say shrimp is the only way to go, and some will insist scallions are not to come anywhere near this dish. It can get pretty dizzying, but in the end it’s all about finding what tastes good to you....
Whether you make them for game day, parties, an easy dinner solution, or potlucks, they will surely be a hit with everyone. If you’re in your slider era like I am, be sure to make my Cheeseburger Sliders, Cuban Sliders, Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Breakfast Sliders, and Philly Cheesesteak Sliders. These irresistible pizza sliders are stacked with ground Italian sausage, pepperoni, gooey mozzarella and provolone cheese, and pizza sauce, all sandwiched between golden, buttery, soft slider buns....
Here we have another 4-in-1 cookie recipe, this time with the ultimate festive Christmas vibes. This recipe is PERFECT for holiday baking because you get so many cookies out of it, and in several different flavors! Much like my other sheet pan cookies, these Sheet Pan Christmas Cookies are so simple and straightforward to make. I love that you bake them all on one pan – so no scooping or measuring out cookie dough....
My parents’ love language was food, so they always made sure they fed us small Filipino snacks, like siopao or beef empanadas, during our many family road trips to prevent hangry tantrums. Even as an adult, I love keeping these in the freezer or buying extra at the store to keep on hand. What is siopao asado? Siopao Asado, pronounced “shoo-pow,” is a Filipino steamed meat bun that shows the influence from Chinese immigrants and also Spanish colonialists....
I bake cookies on a Tuesday morning just because “I feel like.” I make brownies 1x a month because what beats a warm homemade brownie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top?! As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a love for baking, I am personally always mindful of the added sugars being consumed. Instead of avoiding baked goods completely, I give my body what it’s craving in moderation....
Lemon is one of those flavors that I think is perfect all year long. It’s so versatile and refreshing, and is the perfect choice when you’re wanting to include some non-chocolate options on your dessert tray. But you know what makes me so sad?! When something is advertised as a lemon dessert and you take a bite and it has just the TINIEST hint of lemon. It’s such a letdown!...
As a kid, my parents couldn’t get me to eat this stuff, but I’ve really grown to love this dish. This dish is typically a heck yes, or heck no situation for most people. But I urge if if ever given the chance, to at least try it. Yes the bitterness can be a ride with some bites, but this flavor has grown on me! An acquired taste? They say you start to like bitter foods as you get older and this seems to be true for me....
I love the deep orange sweet potatoes have. Color offers so much more than eye appeal to a wonderful meal. The orange means sweet potatoes are rich in carotenoids, bioflavonoids, and the antioxidant Vitamin C which may promote a healthy heart, vision, immunity, and reduced risks for some cancers. The deeper the color, the more carotenoids these foods have! I told a few of the 9th grade health classes I was teaching earlier this week that a rainbow of fruits and veggies creates a palette of nutrients and phytonutrients on their plate… all of which have benefits in a healthful diet!...
If you know me, you know I am a big fan of ice cream! Cold Stone, Talenti, Frozen Yogurt…any type of creamy frozen dessert that resembles ice cream… I’m in! This “nice cream” is a trend relatively new to me but certainly not new to the vegan world. The base of nice cream is frozen bananas, and then you can mix in anything to create the flavor profile you want....
What is the 3 2 1 smoking method? One of the most popular ways to smoke ribs on the smoker is the 3-2-1 smoking method. Back in 2011, George “Tuffy” Stone invented the 321 method at the 22nd Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue and it’s been used by many home smokers since then. But what does the 3-2-1 method actually mean? 3 hours direct smoking on the grill 2 hours wrapped in foil (with some seasonings like brown sugar, butter, and optional other liquids) to tenderize 1 hour to sear on the grill (usually with barbecue sauce slathered on top)...
When the day starts off with that crisp early morning air, you know that Fall has arrived. People are apple picking, visiting the pumpkin patch, cozying up with blankets and movies and this Apple Spice Cake is the best addition to a fun Fall day. Honey crisp apples are swirled throughout the cake batter that is filled with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves and the brown sugar icing on top is the perfect finishing touch!...
These bars are best friend & husband approved and are seriously so easy to make. The crust is buttery and loaded with coconut and the apricot filling is sweet and spiced with cardamom. Topped with a caramel drizzle that is so simple to make. You’ll be dunking these bars in the caramel it’s that good! Butter, room temperature Brown sugar Granulated (white) sugar Shredded coconut (unsweetened) All-Purpose Flour Coconut flour Cardamom Baking Powder Salt Vanilla Extract Apricot Preserves Egg...
Honestly, no one can resist a fudgy, brownie-like cookie that is topped with creamy, peanut butter confection and then topped with even more chocolate. It’s the perfect combination if you ask me! What’s better than a rich, double chocolate and creamy peanut butter cookie?! It’s like if a fudgy brownie collided with a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup and it’s so decadent. I’m using my Chocolate Peppermint Cookie recipe base (minus the peppermint) for these cookies....
We’ve been making this moist lemon pound cake on repeat and decided we wanted to switch things up with this dessert. It’s loaded with mini chocolate chips and is kept ultra moist with a homemade simple syrup that get’s poured into the cake after it bakes. It’s basically a bakers secret magic trick to ensure an ultra-delicious, flavorful and moist cake! And this bundt cake is finished with a vanilla bean frosting that you’ll want to eat with a spoon....
It’s a timeless treat and my recipe creates a super moist, tender crumb and I always say the leftovers are even better than the freshly baked bread. Once the banana bread has time to sit and the flavors meld together, it creates an even more delicious slice. More banana bread favorites: this Cinnamon Banana Bread, my Rum Banana Bread, and my Banana Bread Cookies. This recipe is a simple yet satisfying quick bread that bakes up beautifully every single time and is so good warmed with a little butter on top!...
What is Hawaiian garlic shrimp? If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit Hawaii, then you might have had the chance to eat at one of the many flavorful garlic shrimp trucks and stands in Oahu, Maui, and more. Butter garlic shrimp is a local Hawaiian dish that came about from the North Shore in Oahu. Giovanni’s Original White Shrimp Truck started serving shrimp from their mobile stand in 1993 and since then it’s become a phenomenon that’s created more shrimp trucks with similar dishes and even reached mainland restaurants....
What is Korean purple rice? Purple rice, or heukmi bap in Korean, is a type of rice that has a blend of black and white rice that turns to a vibrant lavender after it’s cooked. It’s used like white rice as a side dish to some tasty Korean dishes like pork bulgogi, inside kimbap (Korean sushi rolls), or with Korean bbq. Black rice is also known as “forbidden rice.” This name came from Ancient China when black rice was known for its health benefits and difficulty in cultivation, so it was forbidden to eat unless you were a royal....
Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to taste this juicy, smoky, and herbaceous turkey breast. Here’s how I make smoked turkey breast with a Traeger pellet grill, with a wet brine, compound butter, and my favorite smoking technique below. Where to buy turkey breast We all know that buying turkey can be a little tricky to find outside of the Holiday months of November and December, but I was surprised to see a constant supply of turkey breast at my local Sprouts market....
Learn how to get extra tangy flavor by fermenting the dough the night before. But if you don’t want to wait overnight I’ll show you how to make it the same day with only a 15 minute wait too. This recipe is specifically for waffles and is not interchangeable with pancakes like you might be used to with other recipes. See my other post for ultra-fluffy discard pancakes. How much discard do you need?...
