Shumai, also known as siumaai, siomai, or shaomai, are traditional Chinese open-faced dumplings and this recipe will help you make shumai at home and even learn how to make dumpling wrappers from scratch! I used to eat dim sum with my parents a few times a month. They loved it yet mom would always make a comment about how oily the food would be, and how she needed to drink hot tea to digest this....
It’s made with the well known peanut butter and chocolate flavors but with the addition of some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. And an added bonus if you want to toss in some Fall/Halloween themed M&Ms to make it look cute! This Pumpkin Mousse and Pumpkin Bread are two other Fall favorites you need to try! Or if apple is your favorite Fall flavor, then you can’t miss this Apple Spice Cake or these Apple Butter Snickerdoodles....
I’m not kidding. 😉 And once you’ve become hooked on these lemon cookies, try these other delicious cookies: best ever chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodle cookies, funfetti cookies. If you’re looking for another lemon dessert that’s not cookies you’ll have to make this dangerously delicious moist lemon pound cake! These cookies really live up to everything you want in a lemon cookie. The granulated sugar creates something magical; a lightly crisp edge while the inside stays nice and warm, chewy and soft....
This recipe uses a sourdough discard, butter, and salt base to make oven-baked crackers that rival processed and expensive store-bought crackers at home. The best thing about them is that you can customize them based on ingredients in your own pantry. Ingredients in sourdough discard crackers The beauty of these sourdough discard crackers is that you don’t need too many ingredients to make them at home. It’s a simple base of three foundational ingredients:...
Disclosure: I created this blog content in partnership with Nuts.com. I was compensated for my work, and all opinions are solely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner up and running! Health benefits of sprouted bread March is National Flour Month so I wanted to take the time to talk about sprouted whole grain flour! What the heck is it and why should it be a staple in your pantry?...
This parfait version of the classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad offers the same delicious layers in a fun and elegant parfait glass. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a special treat at home, your guests or family will never know how easy it was to make! The fruity, in-season strawberry layer is irresistible and perfectly uses fresh, juicy strawberries. The creamy layer is made with cream cheese, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar, and the pretzel crust is made with brown sugar and melted butter....
I thought the days would be long (fun long like a Monopoly game) but they sadly flew by SO fast just like my airplane will do here shortly on its way back to San Fran. What I learned at this workshop is simply nothing compared to anything I have tried to teach myself through a YouTube video or other similar tutorial videos. Here is a little breakdown of our 2 days so you can get an understanding of what we did: Phase 1: DSLR Mastery Phase 2: Lighting Phase 3: Styling Phase 4: Editing In-between the phases of Lindsay “lecturing” – which she was so good at by the way, must be her teacher skills from her previous job – she had us individually set up by well lit windows so we could practice what we just learned....
LA is great for many things like food, musuems, art, shows, and sightseeing, but there’s just some certain variety of things you cannot get in Los Angeles. So if you’re staying in town for a few days and are looking for some fun day trips from Los Angeles, fear not, there’s plenty of stuff to do. From museums, to beaches, theme parks, and national parks, you can experience just about anything your heart desires with a short & up to a 2-3 hour drive, have a great experience and then drive back to Los Angeles for the night....
Cuts of chicken to use I like to use this recipe for meal prep and healthy protein options for the week, so I use skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloin because they’re leaner; however, you can also use chicken thighs for a juicier option. Chicken breasts and tenderloins are also easier to cut into uniform cubes since the pieces are bigger and don’t have bones. If you buy chicken thighs, buy skinless and boneless cuts to make it easier to prep, but your pieces will be a tad smaller....
You’ll also love my Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas, this Spicy Bloody Mary, and my Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos to accompany your cocktails. It seems like a no-brainer, but the key to a tasty margarita is using fresh, quality ingredients. Fresh citrus is essential to mastering the most delicious margarita each time, and quality ingredients such as Cointreau for the orange liqueur are also key. This blood orange margarita is special because of its gorgeous ruby-red color, perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, and versatility....
These are popularly boiled with just salt, or with Cajun spices, but in this recipe we’re going to keep it simple and only use salt. Speaking of peanuts, check out the cutest peanut / my nephew here on our walk: This was yet another hot summer day in Los Angeles. We took our time walking through the neighborhood and some restaurants, leaving footprints on the mattress store’s window (sorry!) and ended up in a bird store....
They are easy to make, plus any recipe made in the crock pot or slow cooker is magical, don’t you agree? I often lean on my crock pot to make meals for my family. These beef tacos and pork tenderloin are incredibly delicious and simple to make, too! It’s an easy way to impress your significant or loved one and during busy times it comes in handy. These Crock Pot Steak Bites Are: Great for meal prep Simple to make Healthy and full of flavor Perfect for an appetizer or make into an entree Satisfying Ultra tender!...
These delicious mini sandwiches capture all the flavors and essence of the traditional Cuban sandwich but in a smaller, more manageable size. They are perfect for parties, game day gatherings, or as a quick and satisfying meal. My buffalo chicken dip and sheet pan nachos are a couple other game day favorites!
Another favorite crockpot recipe for Fall is this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili or this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Busy schedules + Crockpots = perfect match! Mirepoix is a combination of chopped carrots, celery and onions used to add flavor and aroma to stocks, sauces, soups and other foods. The proportions (by weight) for making mirepoix are 50% onions, 25% carrots and 25% celery. However, if you do want to make this on the stove, I’ve got you covered....
After making Kroll’s Kookies, I knew I had to make a version of that chocolate chip cookie dough into a safe to eat edible cookie dough recipe. It’s loaded with mini chocolate chips, regular chocolate chips, heat treated flour (more on this below) and the perfect ratio of sugars. Trust me, I tested and tested to get that ratio juuuust right! But why can’t I eat raw cookie dough? The reason an edible chocolate chip cookie dough recipe is preferred over snacking on the raw cookie dough from a batch of chocolate chip cookies you just made is the potential risk of consuming harmful germs that can make you sick....
I’m afraid to confess that I did NOT appreciate the raisins and therefore would scrape a portion of the filling out while eating the entire crust in one sitting–sorry mom! Now that I’m an adult, I made my own beef empanada recipe sans raisins that still brings to mind memories of my mom. Background The name empanadas comes from the word “empanar” meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Empanadas came to the Philippines by way of Spanish colonization and now have a lot of different variations....
These gingerbread man cookies and molasses cookies have found their way into the kitchen too this month! These snickerdoodles are so good with a cup of coffee in the morning and are the perfect treat to cozy up with on the couch, around the Christmas tree, with a blanket and holiday movie on. You will love the rich, warm spices of traditional gingerbread, like the ground ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, with the sweet, buttery taste of a snickerdoodle....
What I personally like about making granola from scratch is you can add the exact amount of sweetness and sodium you prefer. With those portions in your control, you can make more mindful & healthy decisions. The quinoa in this recipe adds a nice crunch and provides an extra boost of protein. This granola may fall under more of the “dessert” category because I sweetened it up using brown sugar, honey, and banana....
It’s a delicious, sticky type rice that’s used very commonly in both dessert and savory dishes. Luckily, it’s super easy to cook perfect sticky rice at home! What is sticky rice aka glutinous rice? It’s important to note that this rice does not contain any gluten. It’s called glutinous rice because of its sticky, glue-like texture. This really sticky texture is what sets glutinous rice apart from other types of white rice....
My mom has a lemon tree in her backyard that has been producing lemons like crazy and she will call me over to pick up lemons from time to time. Life literally handed me lemons and said, “Hey Tawnie, make something!” So with lemon overload, and 3 full poppy seed jars I found on the spice rack…I decided to make some lemon poppyseed scones! I love scones. Not the ones that are dry and crumbly....
