This pasta recipe is perfect for Spring time because it is light, yet still full of flavors. Pastas like this are also a great alternative to a rich and heavy fettuccine Alfredo sauce. With summer right around the corner you are probably thinking about trying to tone up before you have to strut your stuff off at the pool! This pasta dish is great topped with a grilled chicken breast or just enjoying as will....
There’s a thriving coffee scene with dozens of small specialty roasters and counters sprinkled throughout the city. Everywhere you turn, there’s a new coffee shop to try. And for dining, there’s no shortage of creative restaurants to choose from. I loved the spread of humble snacks, to eco-friendly carbon neutral, farm to table restaurants, and countless options for Texas style barbecue some with hours-long line waiting more than others. Read along to find what I discovered to be the best restaurants in Austin to grab a bite, or a drink!...
The concept of butter boards was created in 2017 by Chef Josh McFadden and later popularized by Justine of Justine Snacks in 2022. And here we are in 2024, still obsessed with them. If you’re looking for a fresh and innovative way to impress family and friends, you’ll have to make this simple yet elegant butter board. It’s a fun shareable appetizer that will wow everyone! Why this recipe works Multiple butter flavors: I created 4 different compound butter for this board for variety and fun!...
They stay soft for days, and the recipe turns out perfect every single time. They have a slightly sweet taste and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. And that melted butter and flaky sea salt on top make them totally irresistible! Despite their speedy preparation, these rolls rise beautifully and bake to perfection, making them ideal for weeknight dinners. I love that they’re a quick recipe but seem like you spent all day in the kitchen....
And when you want to grab a bite, there’s a very competitive and innovative food scene, and a dizzying amount of craft breweries and specialty coffee. See more of my food coverage on my post covering the Best Food in Orange County! Most activities on this list are family-friendly and kid-friendly except for a few options with alcohol. Everything is great for a date, or going out with some friends though....
How early to start planning for Paris I recommend planning 4-6 months ahead if it’s your first time traveling to Paris. However, if you’re well-traveled and familiar with traveling abroad rules, expectations, laws, and requirements, you might be able to get by planning only 2-3 months ahead. Planning earlier will give you flexibility to get better prices on flights, cheaper hotel accommodations, and give you a heads-up on popular restaurant and activity reservations that may be released earlier than expected (like Louvre or Eiffel Tower ticket drops)....
Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies have been one of my favorite cookies for as long as I can remember. Chocolate Chip Cookies will always have a place in my heart but a soft, chewy, thick snickerdoodle cookie always hits the spot. Most snickerdoodle cookies are typically a pretty flat cookie. And I don’t like that. I want a soft in the center, barely baked, giant snickerdoodle cookie. And this cookie is exactly that, plus white chocolate chips!...
These steamed pork buns are not only a popular dim sum favorite, but they’re also great for making ahead of time, freezing, and reheating them in the microwave when you need an on the go snack! This recipe gives you step by step instructions on how to do this at home. Making the dough Char siu bao is a type of baozi (which are filled buns) that are steamed with a fluffy and soft white outer layer....
And, it’s hard not to love them though! Ooey-gooey cheese sauce smothered in layers of thinly sliced potatoes and baked to bubbly perfection. These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a must-make! Without fail, someone is always requesting us to make these! 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! These potatoes are perfect side dish to pair with a Glazed ham or a Roast Chicken....
Learn how to customize your own sushi bake at home with some of my favorite tips on choosing other proteins, what type of baking dish to use, and how to eat sushi bake leftovers. Who invented sushi bake? Sushi bake is basically a sushi-influenced casserole. This layered seafood dish has a base layer of seasoned sushi rice, a second layer of seafood (or other proteins like tofu), and a bevy of toppings like Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and crispy bits of tempura....
I made this peach salsa recipe in 2015 and decided it needed a face lift. It’s so easy and so tasty, plus peaches are tasting so good right now in California it’s hard to pass them up. Peach nutrition: Vitamin C Fiber Vitamin A Potassium Niacin As many know, orange fruits and veggies are also packed with beta-carotene which is an antioxidant that may protect cell membranes from damage. So while I am fighting this sinus infection I figured a boost of antioxidants would be a good thing!...
This cheese ball is incredibly simple to make, is of course super delicious and so fun for parties, game day, potlucks or if you’re just having some friends over to hang out. 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! Of course, you don’t have to shape it into a football if you aren’t planning on serving the cheese ball for a game day event....
Bubbling-hot, fresh fruit swirls around the golden brown edges of the light and flakey biscuit topping when my Mixed Berry Cobbler is ready for it’s unveiling from the oven. I love loading 7 to 8 cups of fresh, sweet and juicy strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries into the mixed berry filling. As they bubble and cook into a syrupy sweetness, the buttermilk biscuit bakes into a buttery, crunchy-sugar topped biscuit that is absolutely delicious....
Hot out of the fryer, how can you resist a crunchy, warm onion ring fried to a deep golden brown. Pair it with some ranch and ketchup dip on the side and you have a lovely appetizer! If you’re even reading this, you’ve probably eaten a ton of fast food onion rings. You also probably know the joy of finding that lone onion ring in a carton of fries. It’s like finding buried treasure, but I bet those were intentionally added to get you hooked :)....
These muffins are so pretty & delicious on their own with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. No need for a glaze of frosting to finish them off. BUT I do also love this recipe with a cheesecake cream swirled on top from time to time. (recipe is below). They are perfectly sweet and fluffy and have a nice boost of protein from the yogurt. If you’re gluten-free or thinking you want a muffin recipe with chocolate in it, you’ll love my flourless pumpkin muffins!...
These Sheet Pan Pancakes are a super convenient and efficient way to make pancakes for your family or for a crowd if you have guests over. And what’s really great is that you don’t have to stand over the stove or griddle flipping individual pancakes! Just make the pancake batter, pour onto the sheet pan, and bake until everything is puffed up and golden brown. Mmmm. I love breakfast and all things breakfast food....
Shokupan slices are typically what you find in the famous tamago sando, fruit sando, or katsu sando from 7-Eleven or Lawson stores in Japan. While the egg salad or katsu fillings are an important part of each sandwich, the shokupan slices offer a pillowy texture that is perfect for any kind of sandwich. These days you can find shokupan in loaf form or cut into thicker slices from your local Japanese grocery store or bakery....
I used to be intimidated by things like squash in the grocery store because I never knew how to prepare them the “right” way. If you are one of those people still who don’t pick up the spaghetti squash at the store I wanted to share how easy it is to make it! How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While oven is preheating, slice your squash in half using a chef’s knife from the top to bottom, keeping it as even as you can....
What is umami? It’s the hard-to-describe “fifth taste,” alongside saltiness, sourness, bitterness and sweetness. It’s what makes things taste meaty, savory, substantive. In other words, it makes things taste better! What foods contain MSG? The following foods contain naturally-occurring glutamic acid (shown here with the amount) per 100g: Kelp: 230–3380 mgSeaweed: 550–1350 mgMarmite 1960 mgVegemite: 1431 mgFish sauce: 727–1383 mgSoy sauce: 400–1700 mgParmesan cheese: 1200–1680 mgRoquefort cheese: 1280 mgDried shiitake mushrooms: 1060 mgOyster sauce: 900 mgMiso: 200–700 mgGreen tea: 220–670 mgAnchovies: 630 mg...
The flavors of the nutty, earthy wild rice combined with the sweet onion and sweet-tart cherries makes this wild rice pilaf the perfect alternative to rice pilaf when you’re feeling like something a little more festive. Top it with lemon zest to enhance the flavors of the season in this easy-to-make side dish that pairs so well with the main attraction on your table. I don’t know about you, but for me I am all about the sides on the holidays!...
