What’s a pomegranate? Pomegranates are a fruit-bearing shrub plant that originated from Iran and North India in 3500 BCE. Cultivation quickly spread through the Mediterranean and now it’s all over the world. The name pomegranate is derived from Latin, pōmum “apple” and grānātum “seeded.” Its vibrant shades of red and maroon thick skin and bulbous shape is easily recognizable in many settings, but it’s also known for its unending amount of juicy and crisp crimson seeds inside....

My Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies are a super festive and really easy-to-make holiday treat. They have Ritz Crackers as their base, filled with smooth and creamy peanut butter, dunked in melted white chocolate and decorated with cheerful red and green sprinkles. These Buckeye Cookies and Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are chocolate peanut butter fan favorites, too! You will love the slightly salty and crisp texture of the crackers, the rich and nutty flavors of the peanut butter and how it compliments the sweetness of the melted chocolate....

After all, according to the Girl Scout Cookies website, Samoas are the second-highest-selling flavor (Thin Mints take the lead!). There is so much to love about these cookies and something fun and special about making them at home. I taste-tested them side by side with the real packaged cookies, and without surprise, the homemade Samoas were so much more flavorful. Each cookie has a crisp, buttery shortbread base generously coated with a layer of rich, gooey caramel, adding delightful chewiness to every bite....

There are paleo and other ‘cleaner’ spaghetti squash recipes you could make instead, but if you want to indulge, this is your stop. This spaghetti squash carbonara is packed with cheesey, yolky, bacony goodness. Prep & cook the spaghetti squash This is what a 4 pound spaghetti squash looks like. It’s huge! You’ll only need 2 pounds for this recipe, so split it in half and save the other in the fridge....

I can’t believe Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! 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! Since many of us will be celebrating at home, I hope this recipe inspires you to create a fresh and fun drink from the comfort of your own kitchen. I love that this recipe has minimal ingredients, some of which you might already have on hand....

Follow along to learn the best way to smoke chicken thighs using the right temperatures and dry rub with this recipe below. Yes I know it says Traeger only because I used a Traeger with pellets, but you can achieve the same results using any brand smoker. Let’s smoke! Type of chicken thighs to use This smoked chicken recipe calls for bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs. I always prefer skin-on when grilling or smoking because it keeps moisture inside the poultry, not to mention I like eating skin....

What is turmeric rice? Turmeric rice is an everyday staple in many cuisines, including Mediterranean, Filipino, Indonesian, and Indian. It’s also known as yellow rice in many cuisines for its bright hue. For example, in the Philippines, it is sometimes called Java rice or Java yellow rice. Depending on the cuisine, the coloring is also a product of saffron or annatto too. This turmeric rice recipe is influenced by Indian yellow rice with a base of basmati rice and includes a bevy of seasonings and spices:...

A little background… If you’ve never had udon noodles, I would say these are most similar to Vietnamese bánh canh in that they are thick and slightly chewy. Whereas bánh canh is made of tapioca starch and rice flour, udon noodles are primarily made of wheat flour, salt, water, and sometimes tapioca starch. It’s thick and chewy consistency makes it a nice addition to a stir fried dish like yaki udon....

Roasted beet salad ingredients To make this oven roasted beet salad with feta, here’s what you’ll need: BeetsLemon juiceFeta cheeseOlive oilBalsamic vinegarShallot Green onions How to roast beets Preheat oven to 425° F. Rinse beets and cut off the beet greens just about 1 inch from the stem. Discard or save to cook them later! I typically discard them. Line an oven-safe baking dish with foil and place beet in the dish....

It’s very low in cooking oil yet has an amazingly crispy exterior from the panko bread crumbs and cooks to perfect doneness in only six minutes inside the air fryer! Types of salmon to use I like to use fattier types of salmon for these air fryer bites to make sure they don’t dry out during the cooking process. My go-to types are Atlantic salmon or King salmon. Both of these are commonly found at grocery stores....

I want to encourage you to try kiwi out like this dipped in dark chocolate because lets be real, anything dipped in chocolate is always good. But you can also enjoy it in smoothies, yogurt or a fruit salad. This recipe is kid-friendly too! You can slide the kiwi slices on a popsicle stick to make kiwi pops for an easy way to sneak in vitamins and antioxidants for your children....

These crispy Brussels sprouts taste more in-line with a healthier version of potato chips than your traditional roasted Brussels sprouts, which we typically cook at home. They still have a flavorful hint of Brussels sprouts, but the extra crispiness from the deep frying feels sinful. There is definitely a reason why these deep fried sprouts are trending in restaurants all over the country. This recipe features a slight Asian twist to deep fried Brussels sprouts because of the seasoning....

For about the last 6 months, I’ve been reading through some nutrition magazines and blog posts about this grain. It is an ancient grain that is gaining popularity in America mostly due to its nutritional qualities. If any of you are “quinoa’ed” out this may be your new buddy! (Quinoa is technically a seed though, not a grain). But don’t get me wrong, quinoa is still delicious and I cook with it often!...

After I made these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies I knew I had to explore making more cereal cookies. ? Nostalgia alert! Growing up, Fruity Pebbles cereal was reserved for weekend cereal in our house so I always looked forward to Saturday and Sunday. My brothers were always fans of cocoa pebbles (which I also love) but fruity pebbles have a special place in my heart. It’s crunchy, colorful and a delicious cereal that made any morning a great morning and now you can enjoy it for dessert....

Dry chicken is the WORST and no one has time for that! Plus, the Greek Yogurt adds a nutritional punch and you’ll feel good eating it! Chicken is a go-to meal in our house. We have this recipe on regular rotation, along with this cranberry apricot chicken and pesto baked chicken. Many of us think of yogurt as a breakfast or snack item only, but it’s really great to use for any meal occasion and it’s a bonus if you can enjoy it with your family....

This is a recipe I love making at home and was so delighted to see just about everywhere when visiting Hawaii. This super easy and tasty Spam musubi recipe will teach you how to make one of Hawaii’s famous little snacks–no special musubi mold required! What’s Spam musubi? I’ve always found it ironic that Spam has a representation of disgust in American culture when it’s an American invention by the Hormel company in 1937 and predominantly used in the military during the 20th century since it was difficult to send and pack fresh meat....

Blueberries are quite possibly one of my favorite fruits due to their obvious yummy-ness and their health benefits! Blueberries are jam-packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals and I love how blueberries and fresh lemon complement each other SO well. The cream cheese center of these cookies makes these cookies stand out and adds a decadent creamy texture. Hashtag YUM! I have a few different lemon cookie recipes on Kroll’s Korner, so once you try these Lemon Blueberry Cookies, make sure to check out my Lemon Crinkle Cookies, Lemon Curd Cookies, and my Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies too!...

These cookies have a similar soft and tender cookie dough base as my viral Coffee Cake Cookies. It’s a buttery, sugar cookie dough and in this recipe of course is infused with plenty of bright lemony flavor. Each thin and chewy cookie is filled with my homemade easy lemon curd recipe and then they are dusted with powdered sugar. You will adore the perfectly crispy edges, soft and tangy center and how beautiful they are!...

It’s fun and easy to throw different ingredients in the food processor and have them in the fridge to snack on during the week! No-bake protein balls are also a little tempting because every time I walk by the fridge I want to pop one in my mouth! (Who’s with me on that?) I’m also obsessed with these Mint Chocolate Brownie Energy Bites and while not a protein ball, my Homemade Protein Bars are also delish!...

Glutinous rice is used for this, not just regular rice that you can make sticky! The main flavor comes from pandan leaves, which is found in many Vietnamese desserts. These leaves have a wonderful, intoxicating aroma I’d say is a contender among my other favorites like bread, beer, and coffee. Pandan leaves You can go 100% pandan leaves for this recipe and not use extract, but you will be hard-pressed to find recipes that don’t use some extract....