Do not skip meals. Before leaving for a party, eat something like a piece of fruit or veggies dipped in hummus to curb your appetite. A snack high in fiber will help keep you full and satisfied longer. This can help with over indulging right when you get there. Scan foods before you eat them AKA have a game plan. Choose foods that you will definitely eat, foods that will you only sample, and foods you will completely skip....
These fried octopus balls were first popularized by a man named Tomekichi Endo from Osaka, Japan in the 1930s. Originally, they were filled with beef and konjac, they are far better known for their octopus filling these days. Endo was influenced by a Japanese dumpling called akashiyaki, which was made of egg batter and octopus. What ingredients are in takoyaki? Although these are named after their octopus filling, you can also find takoyaki filled with other foods like: squid, mushrooms, shrimp, and more....
If you’ve ever looked at a dim sum menu and wish you had a translator, a guide to the entire menu to help decide what to order, look no further! What is dim sum? Dim sum has been around since the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) in China and it’s most associated with regions of Guanzhong and Hong Kong. The word dim sum translates to “touching heart” (referring to the snacks served) and is often associated with the term “yum cha” meaning to enjoy a brunch of eating dim sum and drinking tea....
After many years of eating hot pot communally with friends and family, I’ve come up with a guide on how to throw the best hot pot party at home. I’ll show you how to set up equipment, what to buy at the grocery store, and most importantly, how much food to buy for a group of about six people. Each person’s hot pot is meant to be customized, but use this thorough guide as a jumping-off point for yours....
Break Out of Breakfast Boredom Cooks aren’t always pressed for time in the mornings – they just need new ideas. Think mug cakes, smoothie bowls, breakfast cookies and more. Show us the healthy way you wake up your breakfast – or wake up just for breakfast! Whether you are having a busy morning or just feel like a new way to eat your burritos…this recipe is a winner! I enjoyed it the other night as a “breakfast for dinner” type meal and it hit the spot....
The pandan plant is a type of screwpine plant that is native to South and Southeast Asia. These leaves are similar in appearance to palm leaves for it’s long and narrow size and green color. You can find pandan in various forms: fresh, frozen, or dried leaves; extracts; pastes; and even tea leaves. How do you use pandan leaves? Pandan leaves are very versatile and can be used to wrap meat for grilling or to extract its fragrant flavor for dessert dishes....
We’re very grateful and fortunate to be able to travel and dine out as often as we do. In just the last handful of years we’ve covered a lot of ground: Paris, France London, England Portland, Oregon New Orleans, Louisiana Chicago, Illinois All my Tokyo, Japan travel, including Kyoto Las Vegas, Nevada Oaxaca and Mexico City, Mexico Washington, D.C. Austin, Texas Oahu, Hawaii Hanoi and Saigon, Vietnam Check out our list below for what we think have been the best fancy restaurants we’ve been to....
I’ve been cooking Vietnamese food on this blog for ~13 years and eating Vietnamese food my whole life. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Vietnam only a few times, but wishing I could go again! I thought I could help clue in you adventurous eaters about the most popular Vietnamese dishes you should know to help you find something you’ll like to eat. So in no particular order, here are some of the most delicious and most popular Vietnamese foods you need to know....
We can now boast a spread of restaurants that makes Orange County a food destination with Michelin-star restaurants, Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurants, and nationwide famous breweries. I travel a lot just to eat and am still amazed by the world-class food we have right here in my backyard in Orange County, California. You could spend weeks eating here, without even needing to trek out to Los Angeles or San Diego, and still not be able to try all the mouthwatering food Orange County has to offer....
This crowd pleaser is a hot-off-the-pan, hands-on food meant to be wrapped in veggies and dipped in a flavorful sauce. Vietnamese bánh xèo, often called Vietnamese pancakes, or Vietnamese crêpes, are great for family style dinners and you can prep the batter a night ahead of time. Lets get to sizzling! Bánh xèo seems to be designed to be eaten as a family. The batter, filling ingredients, and veggies aren’t complicated to prepare, but they don’t make sense to be bought or made to be eaten by yourself....
Well, that and my famous banana bread recipe is always a great go-to quick bread! I know carrot cake is slotted as dessert quick bread but who says you can’t enjoy it for a breakfast or snack?! I’ve loved having this with my morning coffee lately, it’s the ultimate cozy situation and a total adult move. This carrot cake bread mimics all the same flavors of a layered carrot cake but in an easier, fuss-free quick bread form....
Cameron’s grandmother makes a delicious recipe for coffee toffee bars. I’ve had it at her house before and most recently at a bridal shower. Her recipe is made with almonds and almond extract. Cameron is allergic to nuts. I figured other people with nut allergies needed to enjoy this recipe too so we walked over to her house… I asked if she had the recipe handy. She gave me the recipe which was handwritten on a 3×5 card (and told me it wasn’t even the original, it was a copy!...
This Crockpot minestrone soup recipe is fairly flexible and can easily be customized to suit pretty much whatever is taking up space in your produce drawer. I like to add Italian sausage to this Crockpot tortellini soup, but if you omit the sausage and use different pasta then it’s vegan and vegetarian! We love soup night in our house! Some other recipes you may also like are my Green Chicken Chili Soup, Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup, and Easy Italian Wedding Soup....
What is the famous Gigi Hadid pasta? Not only is she known for her worldwide modeling gigs, but Gigi Hadid popularized a variety of a traditional Italian dish named penne alla vodka. Some people claim that vodka sauce originated in New York during the 1970s by Chef Luigi Franzese, others state that it was made in Italy during the same era by the restaurant Dante in Bologna. To this day, the origins of this pasta are still somewhat of an urban legend....
All of this is mixed together in one pan to form a simmering cradle to steam-poach your eggs. What makes this nest of power greens so flavorful is the addition of the fresh tomatillo salsa and some spices like cumin and coriander. It is the perfect accent to this nutrient dense Green Shakshuka. And what makes this dish so attractive is that it’s easy to bring together. Plus it’s a really forgiving dish so feel free to toss in whatever veggies you like: leeks, artichokes, zucchini, etc....
The flavor, texture and ease of this burger make it an approachable and easy weeknight meal or something tasty to make for an outdoor BBQ with warmer weather approaching. There are so many ways to add a flavor boost to burgers; the tips and tricks seem endless & everyone swears by their method. The flavor boost I give to these burgers is simple: letting a tablespoon of butter melt on the burger patty right before you put the cheese on (when the burger is almost done)....
What is yakisoba though? Yakisoba is a Japanese dish that has Chinese influence that is made up of yakisoba noodles, various types of vegetables like cabbage and carrots, sometimes meat, and coated in a Worcestershire type seasoning. Yakisoba is translated to “fried noodle” in Japanese and is in reference to the stir-frying method of cooking this dish, like pancit canton, pad see ew, garlic noodles, or yaki udon. It’s very similar to yaki udon with its various vegetable and meat ingredients except its seasoning is Worcestershire and oyster sauce-based, whereas yaki udon is soy sauce based....
In this article, we’ll cover three methods: Clear ice is a beautiful visual addition to cocktails or glasses of whiskey, but these clear cubes provide functional benefit. Two main reasons are they are denser from not having air bubbles, so they have more cooling mass. Second, there’s less surface area compared to crushed ice, so the ice will melt slower, allowing you to enjoy your drink over a longer span of time before it becomes too watered down....
Puff pastry has been all the hype for some time now and I’ve been wanting to make a yummy recipe with it. My mind obviously went to apple desserts, because yum, and this dessert is a breeze to bring together. It reminds me of my Apple Galette recipe and a much much easier version of making an entire apple pie. Photography: photos taken in this post are by Megan from The Broke Girl Table....
What is rice flour? Rice flour is produced by milling long or medium grain rice. It is frequently used in Asian cooking due to its thickening properties and ability to add chewy and stretchy textures to various dishes. In addition, rice flour does not contain gluten, making it soft and elastic. There are two types of rice flour, brown and rice. Brown rice flour is milled from whole grain rice. Meanwhile, white rice flour is made from ground white rice that contains no bran....
