Once I made yogurt in the Instant pot, I was cooked. Simple ingredients and some time is all you need to make homemade yogurt. It takes 8 hours to make the yogurt. So while this Instant Pot yogurt recipe is easy, just know it does take 8+ hours of cooking in the Instant Pot! (I say 8+ because there is also an additional 4+ hours of chill time). Yogurt contains probiotics, which have proven to be beneficial for our gut health....
While miso has long been associated with Japanese cuisine, it is now being recognized as a useful ingredient in various dishes outside the country’s borders. Aside from soups, it can also be used in dressings, marinades, sauces, toppings, and many more. What is miso paste? Koji, a fungus commonly used in Japanese fermented foods, is the starting point for miso production. Its scientific name is Aspergillus Oryzae, and it’s used to create complex flavors in food....
Portland is a slightly difference pace and scene than I’m used to in Orange County and Los Angeles in California, but it’s got a lot of things I like, including a beer scene, a third wave coffee scene, good pastries, lots of great restaurants and bars, and if you like the outdoors, many great views, hikes and sightseeing within an hour’s drive away. Let me show you what I personally think are the best things to do in Portland....
They have a soft and chewy cookie base made with a heaping cup of almond butter giving them a rich and nutty flavor. And before I get any further, you can totally make them with peanut butter too! I recommend a smooth and creamy variety such as Jif or Skippy for best results. Some of my other holiday favorites are: these Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies, Pecan Pie Cookies, Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, and these Chocolate Peppermint Cookies....
For me, it’s the creamy, cheesy sauce bubbling up around the edges of the pan smothered over each tender but crisp Brussels sprout. They are topped with Gruyere-Parmesan cheese Panko breadcrumbs and get broiled at the end until golden brown. MMMM! Brussel Sprouts au Gratin are a fun way to change up the holiday side dish spread, but if you’re still craving potatoes you’ll have to try these Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes or Parmesan Mashed Potatoes....
And it’s allll most flourless, except for two tbsp for the topping! After eating cassava cakes at many Filipino restaurants and family parties throughout the years, I’ve come up with a recipe that brings my favorite aspects of the cake–a moist, but dense cassava layer and a thick custard topping. What is cassava? Cassava is a root known by many names, such as yuca, mandioca, or aipim. The cassava plant was initially introduced to the Philippines during Spanish colonization in the 16th century....
What is Chinese sausage (lạp xưởng)? Chinese sausage, or “lap cheong,” is an all-around name for dried, cured sausages that originated from China. It’s important to note that there are various types of Chinese sausage, but the most popular one is lap cheong, which translates to “wax sausages” because of its slick outer layer. Lap cheong, known for its sweet and savory combination, is typically made from pork and pork fat and seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine....
I woke up with a major french toast craving and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. This sweet breakfast treat is the perfect meal to make on a lazy weekend morning. Not only are they delicious but they are so much fun to make too! Great for Easter, brunch, or really whenever because they are so good and everyone always loves them. The warm cream cheese center with the sweetness from the strawberries and cinnamon sugar coating is heavenly....
My favorite cuts of steak to use My favorite cut of steak of all time is ribeye. I use it for steak Diane and chimichurri steak, and it goes well with any steak sauce. It’s no wonder it’s a good option for this recipe because marbled ribeye sears to tender and rich pops of meaty bites. I like to buy my steaks from Costco because even their “choice” grade ribeye is marbled really well and less expensive than regular grocery stores....
I always say never underestimate the power of a great dip to get a party off to a cheery start and this buffalo chicken dip is a must have. The most perfect party dip that’s creamy, cheesy and a little spicy! If you love this recipe, you’ll love my Buffalo Chicken Salad and my Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers, too! This is a great game-day party dip and you can make it ahead and heat it right before you are ready to serve....
It’s really a simple process, not as daunting as it may seem, and far more rewarding than using store-bought crusts. In this post, I share my success and troubleshooting tips so you can make the perfect pie crust every time! So, without further ado, here’s how I make a flaky, buttery homemade pie crust, and I am excited to show you so you can elevate your pies to the next level....
After testing and cooking out about seven different types and brands of white tapioca pearls, it has become clear there are specific methods that you must use for certain brands of pearls. I’ve boiled this down to a few core cooking methods that should cover all brands, and at the worst case, set you on the right path to figuring it out. There are brands specifically catered for boba milk tea drinks or Thai tea even, which you should stick to since it’s much easier and will take you less time....
What are sesame seeds? Sesame seeds come from the flowering sesame plant, also known as benne. There has been historical evidence of the sesame plant in East Africa and Asia over 5,000 years ago. Many cultures around the world these days use the sesame plant in the form of raw or toasted seeds, or sesame oil. Sesame seeds come in various varieties, like white or black sesame seeds. You can find raw and roasted sesame seeds (both white and black) in many Asian and American grocery stores–they’re typically in the herb aisle in either easy-to-use canisters or prepackaged bags....
I first found out about Vietnamese coconut coffee during my most recent trip to Vietnam in the middle of a pearl factory. Yes, you read that right. It wasn’t in some well-known cafe or even in a restaurant, but at a lone coffee kiosk in the back of a pearl factory. The menu item “coconut ice cream coffee” struck me immediately. When I received my coffee, I realized it was not actually topped with ice cream, but more of a coconut slushy that made it similar to a frappuccino–safe to say I was not disappointed....
My Favorite Buttercream that I’m introducing you to today is an American Buttercream. It has fewer ingredients and is easier to make than the other types of buttercream I listed. It has a butter and powdered sugar base, and a sweet, rich flavor. American Buttercream is popular to use in piping bags to decorate cakes and cupcakes. American Buttercream: A popular version you’re likely already familiar with. This is the simplest of buttercreams, and uses the fewest ingredients (butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla being the key ones)....
I never know what to do with persimmons besides making cookies! I suppose I should venture off into other creative things eventually but these cookies are just to die for! They made the house smell sooo yummy and they just scream holiday time. (and make my think of my grandma haha). But they really are a must have cookie, I strongly recommend trying them out ASAP 🙂 Disclosure: All credit for this recipe goes to Two Peas and Their Pod – I cannot take ownership for this recipe....
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I used this recipe to make a little tortilla wrap, but you can enjoy this meat several different ways. Heat up some sweet potatoes and make a nice spinach salad…or cook off some brown rice and steam some broccoli for your side dishes. Get creative with leftovers too! Use the pork the next day for a snack with some cheese + dijon mustard, or bring it for lunch on a bed of greens with walnuts and a vinaigrette dressing....
Not to mention the amazing smell filtering through your home as you prepare it! National Pie Day was indeed created by he American Pie Council. When you think of pie, I am sure apple or pumpkin come to mind first. Am I right? Well I wanted to be a little different on this national holiday and celebrate with this healthy yet comforting homemade chicken pot pie recipe. While it can be fairly time consuming, I hope this video help show you just how simple it is to make homemade pot pie from scratch!...
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