What’s that you say? Elbow macaroni isn’t Vietnamese?…hmm. You’re right, you’d probably never find this soup served in Vietnam or in any Vietnamese restaurants. This is strictly some homemade chicken soup you’ll find in Vietnamese-American homes. Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, if you will, or súp nui gà. This is another dish I grew up with as a kid, and I was so excited whenever mom or grandma was making it!...
Are yams and sweet potatoes the same thing? Let’s cut to the chase, they are definitely NOT the same vegetable. Yes, they are both roots (or angiosperms aka flowering plants), but they are completely different. The main confusion stems from American grocery stores mislabeling what yam and sweet potatoes are. Most of the time any thin-skinned root with orange or even purple skin is often labeled as sweet potato. But don’t freak out, we’ll tell you the main differences between sweet potatoes and yams, so the next time you’re at the store you can pick the correct root for your dish!...
It’s the time of year again where you are probably up to your ears in zucchini if you have a garden! Using zucchini the same way over time can get a little boring so I want to show you some ways to use them besides zucchini salads or zoodles! These veggie filled muffins are great for snack time, with your coffee during breakfast or to pack away in school lunches....
This isn’t a traditional basque cheesecake by any means since my version has a crust, however, it’s still incredibly creamy and custardy with a mousse-like center. If you’re looking for more classic cheesecakes, you’ll need to try my favorite vanilla bean cheesecake, these adorable mini cheesecake bites, or these lemon cheesecake bars. Graham Crackers: I know, basque cheesecake doesn’t usually have a crust. But for these bars, I couldn’t resist pairing it with a buttery graham cracker crust....
Chipotle is a popular fast food restaurant so I wanted to recreate or “copy” their cilantro rice from and make it from scratch! Cilantro nutrition and health benefits Cilantro is rich in beta-carotene in addition to beneficial vitamins (A and C); it is also packed with minerals like potassium and calcium! Additionally, blood pressure and intestinal health both benefit from cilantro, and the potassium helps stabilize the body’s fluid levels and therefore the heart rate....
Well, this salad and my avocado corn salad which is a summer must-make! As the heat of summer quickly takes over we all need recipes that are fast, easy and require minimal cooking time in the kitchen. This beat-the-heat cold summer salad is filled with fresh bell peppers, green onions, carrots and red cabbage. For a punch of protein and added crunch, I toss in peanuts and sesame seeds, but my favorite flavors are in the creamy, sesame, soy, peanut-y Dressing....
In general, tofu is soybean milk and water cooked with a salt-based or acidic coagulant. Once they are cooked together, the whey and the curds begin to separate. Tofu is made when the curds are pressed. There are many different types of tofu to choose from and you can find many varieties in your local grocery or Asian market, or even fresh from a local tofu maker. You can learn more about tofu in my previous post here....
It’s no secret that baking is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. One thing I really love is learning what baking traditions other families have, and how those got passed down over the years. Crinkle cookies are a major holiday must-have for soooo many families. The beautiful white, crackled, crinkly topping is dainty and delicious, and gives major snow-kissed mountaintop vibes. They’re the perfect look (and taste!...
These buttermilk pancakes are fluffy, yet thin like an old-fashioned pancake, pillowy heaven, soft and tender and buttery deliciousness in every bite. No spongy, cakey, disastrous pancakes here. There’s nothing worse than a dense, dry, biscuit-like pancakes. These are our favorite go-to weekend buttermilk pancakes and I hope you love them! (If you’re wanting to mix up your pancake game a bit, check out my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, Apple Cinnamon, or Lemon Blueberry Pancakes!...
This corn and potato chowder will be sure to warm you up and satisfy the whole family. Plus, it’s great to make around the holidays because if you have any leftover turkey or ham you can add it right into this chowder! Ingredients you will need to make Instant Pot Corn and Potato Chowder ButterOnionGarlicRed Potatoes (or Russet, or sweet potatoes)CeleryCarrotsMushroomsBell pepperVegetable brothGreat Northern white beansYellow cornWhole MilkCorn starchSageRosemarySalt & Pepper...
What’s so special about Korean fried chicken? Korean fried chicken, also generally called “huraideu-chikin,” is a genre of Korean foods that differs itself from American fried chicken and even other Asian fried chicken, like Japanese tori karaage. If you’re wondering about origins, Americans stationed in South Korea during the late 1940s helped influence fried chicken in Korea. It’s often an appetizer or a snack that can be bought in food stalls and restaurants in South Korea and now in America....
Typically won ton wrappers are used to make wonton dumplings. I thought it would be fun to use them to make a healthy finger-food appetizer. Lentils are one of those foods I have a back and fourth relationship with. I feel like I go on a lentils kick, and then I almost forget about them for a while. Does that happen to anyone else with certain foods?? I would love to find a routine way to include them into my diet since they are so good for you....
You will adore the combination of textures and flavors – crumbly, chewy, and smooth with the contrasting tastes of buttery shortbread, sweet caramel, and rich chocolate. And the flaky sea salt on top is the perfect finishing touch, balancing out the sweetness in this decadent dessert. These bars remind me of the Twix candy bars (and my Twix Cookies), thanks to the caramel and chocolate combination. And speaking of chocolate and caramel, my Caramel Chocolate Bars and Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies need to go on your baking to-do list next!...
Carrot Cake has always been one of my favorite cakes so I basically made it into muffin form for you! Creamy butter and coconut sugar create a perfectly moist, tender texture for these Mini Carrot Cake Muffins. Each carrot cake muffin is filled with warm cinnamon spices, freshly grated carrot, raisins and then baked to perfection. The ingredients are kept fairly simple for this recipe. However, here are some modifications you can make: Coconut sugar is trendy and certainly has a health food-halo right now....
With Easter right around the corner, this could be a perfect addition for a family brunch. Something new for the kids to venture out and try…and something the adults will drool over! I like these because they are packed with protein and vitamins. The pesto is loaded with fresh herbs and spinach as well for an extra boost of nutrition. The process is quite simple as well. The most time consuming part is boiling the eggs!...
I love taking something great and putting a new twist on it and that’s just what I did with these Peanut Butter Blondies. In 1928, Harry Burnett Reese invented the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the basement of his home, and almost one hundred years later, these loved-by-many Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups top off my Peanut Butter Blondies like a crown jewel. I love peanut butter. Creamy or crunchy, licking it right off of a spoon, mixed with honey, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, a gooey peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or my new favorite, a right-out-of-the-oven, chewy, chocolate, Peanut Butter Blondie....
I’m really into combining quinoa and eggs since it provides a one-two punch of protein and fiber! People often get stuck in such a rut for breakfast, and I want to help you rethink what you eat during the morning hours. It doesn’t always have to be cereal or the same old yogurt, fruit, and granola combo. I also love including a veggie during breakfast. To balance the meal, you can top these with avocado and enjoy them with fruit....
Disneyland’s turkey legs Disneyland turkey legs are a fan favorite of theme park guests because they’re HUGE (typically over a pound per leg, including the bone) and have a smokey taste like ham. The good news is that you don’t have to buy an overpriced ticket OR wait until the holidays to get a good smoked turkey leg at home. The secret to a flavorful turkey leg is all in the seasoning and smoking....
If you have not purchased one yet, I highly recommend doing so! They are fun to use in the kitchen and can help increase your vegetable consumption by replacing something typically higher in carbohydrates with a veggie! I usually use my spiralizer to make zoodles zucchini noodles but today I opted for sweet potato (mainly because I had so many to use up!) I used the KitchenAid spiralizer attachment and it works SO well....
This recipe makes enough brownies for a large crowd, so if you’re looking for a smaller scaled recipe, you might like my Small Batch Brownies, Brownies with Frosting, or something different like my Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. And if you’re looking for more sheet pan dessert recipes, you need to make my viral Sheet Pan Cookies, 4-in-1 Sheet Pan Cookies, Funfetti Sheet Cake, or my Puff Pastry Apple Tart....
