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These cute bites are made by lining muffin tins with slices of salami, which are then baked until they become crisp and form a cup shape. (Did I mention how CUTE?!) Some other yummy and fast appetizer ideas you need to try: Italian pinwheels, Tortellini skewers, and this Seven layer bean dip. I make my antipasto bites filled with a variety of antipasto ingredients such as roasted red bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, olives, and marinated artichoke hearts....

Mango sticky rice originated from Thailand and is understandably one of its most famous desserts that you can find at many Thai restaurants in America. Now, this easy to follow recipe allows you to make it at home! Type of rice to use Buy glutinous rice. Traditionally, mango sticky rice is made using Thai sticky rice that is similar to traditional sticky or glutinous rice, but it has longer grains of rice....

With produce galore, now’s a great time to enjoy lots of fruits and vegetables. Show us how you’re serving the bounty of gardens and orchards in shapes like ribbons, noodles, cut-outs, or other creative cuts. What are zoodles? Zoodles are made when you take a fresh zucchini and spiralize them into…noodles! Many people like to use these as a pasta replacement. Why are my zoodles soggy? If serving zoodles raw, like in this Zucchini and Corn Salad, you won’t have an issue with soggy zoodles because heating up this vegetable is what causes the moisture to drain out....

Having grown in a Vietnamese household and community, I ate a lot of Asian desserts as a kid and have grown to really appreciate the variety and flavors. Asian countries share many similar ingredients like pandan leaves, coconut, rice and rice powder, sweet potato, tapioca balls, and tropical fruits. Once you realize this, you then start to see a gradient of overlap in popular Asian desserts–but each with their own twist....

London has a staggering 80 Michelin rated restaurants, vs the 23 we have back home in Los Angeles. So we know we had to try some, but there’s no way we could put a big dent in the list, as there are so many other things worth eating that aren’t Michelin rated like casual fare. We had Indian food, Chinese food, many pastries, and food at outdoor markets. Just like in Paris, I’m really happy to see a thriving coffee scene with many third-wave style shops that make drinks in the style I like....

I’ve made epic chocolate chip cookies and decadent cookies & cream cookies too, but these oatmeal breakfast cookies are a little more on the healthy side, making them totally ideal to have with your morning coffee. Plus, they are easily made into lactation cookies by adding Brewer’s Yeast Powder for all of my lactating mama’s out there! I love how fast these cookies come together too. No stand mixer needed, waiting for butter to soften or cookie dough chill time....

Not only are they easy, but the are made quickly, are have a moist and tender center bursting with blueberries! They have a delicious golden brown cinnamon-sugar topping and you’ll get a burst of cinnamon in every bite too! They are studded with blueberries which creates a blissfully delicious muffin. Today is filled of the Christmas Eve family traditions. My mom makes homemade pizza and homemade lasagna and we watch The Christmas Story together!...

What is butter chicken? Butter chicken is a well-known and loved curry that originated from India around the mid 20th century. It was created at Moti Mahal Restaurant in New Delhi and was a combination of leftover marinade and tandoori chicken stewed together to make a creamy and tender curry. It’s named murgh makhani, or “butter chicken,” and made with ingredients that include chicken, tomatoes, ghee, cream, and a lot of other flavorful spices....

Cauliflower has certainly been a big hit so far in 2015 with cauliflower pizza crust…cauliflower mashed potatoes, and now cauliflower popcorn is making its way into the scene! Most people may think since cauliflower is a white vegetable it may not contain many nutritious benefits but it actually does! It contains fiber, B-vitamins, vitamin-C, calcium, folate, and much more. This nutrient dense veggie is part of the cruciferous vegetable family and contains antioxidants, phytochemicals which can help protect against cancer....

These peanut butter cookies are thin, chewy, and definitely not crumbly! They have a rich, nutty aroma as they’re baking in the oven, slightly crisp edges with dense, yet pillowy soft and chewy centers. What makes these cookies special is dressing them up with a glossy finish of smooth and silky melted dark chocolate. The cookie is totally delicious on its own, but the dark chocolate takes them to the next level!...

Learn how to make this air fryer tofu that’s crispy and flavorful easily at home. I’ll also show you how to customize the seasoning based on what you like and what you have in your pantry. Types of tofu to use I only use firm or extra firm tofu for recipes that require crisping tofu and moving it around because it keeps its shape. Additionally, it has less water content, which helps produce a crispier crust....

This post has been sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner on behalf of the Beef Checkoff Program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! You’ll love this recipe for many reasons but most of all because of the tender and nutritious beef. I recommend using flank steak for this recipe and slicing it into very thin strips. It results in the most tender, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth beef....

I like it because I know I am getting in at least 20g of protein first thing in the morning and it keeps me satisfied longer than maybe just a bowl of cereal. Plus, regular ol’ scrambled eggs can be such a bore. Quinoa is a healthy and simple scrambled egg stir-in that turns your breakfast into a satisfying, high-protein meal. Add in fresh herbs (I love basil), any chopped veggies you’d like and some cheese for the perfect hint of saltiness....

The cookie base is crisp and slightly crumbly and the peppermint flavor provides a cool and refreshing contrast to the richness of the chocolate. The dark chocolate coating enrobes each cookie, giving them a smooth, velvety, and glossy finish. The notes of cocoa and mint fill the kitchen as they bake and the aroma is just totally irresistible! Similar to my Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies, you just can’t wait to take a bite!...

If you’re visiting Kyoto and are looking for a luxurious experience from top to bottom, check out the rest of this review covering all aspects of the Mitsui. This hotel is by far the nicest we’ve ever stayed at, in any country. And when we think about it, it’s the best anything we’ve ever experienced: room size and quality, building architecture, interior design, landscaping, breakfast bar, best hotel massage, best “high tea,” and especially best hotel service....

Where’d miso black cod originate? Black cod miso is most popularly known because of Nobu and his namesake restaurants featuring this dish, but it’s actually a traditional Japanese dish called “Saikyoyaki.” I have tried black cod miso in various Japanese restaurants. I remember the first time ordering this dish at a local Japanese restaurant and being amazed at how flavorful it was that I had to learn how to make it at home....

Well, and for chewy molasses cookies, chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon roll cookies, and chocolate crinkle cookies too! All.the.cookies. ? ? This recipe is a spin off of my double chocolate crinkle cookies, but with some red velvet goodness added in. These cookies are a favorite around the holidays but really can be enjoyed any time of year. They crinkle up beautifully and really are just as yummy as they look!...

This roast chicken is simple to make, but complex in flavor with golden-brown, crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. The melted butter helps crisp up the skin while it bakes and all of the fresh herbs and vegetables contribute to the cozy, homey, appetizing flavors. It’s a delicious addition to a variety of chicken pasta recipes, chicken fried rice, chicken salads or in my homemade pot pie. I chose to use melted butter for this recipe because the butter adds this rich and almost creamy flavor to the chicken and helps to enhance is already delicious natural taste....

There are many variations of this dish and my version is very modern and simplified. It is a family favorite and super simple to make! This dinner is made with lean ground turkey and cooked in a creamy sauce in the slow cooker or crockpot for ease. It’s one of those comfort foods that is so simple to make and has a relatively short ingredient list filled with pantry staple ingredients like Dijon mustard, Worcestershire and cream of mushroom soup!...

This post has been sponsored by USA Rice. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! The foundation of my Southwest Chicken Rice bowl is U.S.-grown basmati rice. It is comforting, affordable, nutritious and known as the world’s favorite grain. For this slightly spicy, cheesy, veggie packed meal I chose the aromatic long grain Basmati white rice variety for a chewy texture and a nutty and savory flavor....