Orange pairs exceptionally well with cinnamon. It’s like a spicy & sweet combination you never knew you loved. And it all comes together to make these ultra soft, buttery, citrus-filled cinnamon rolls with an orange-spiked glaze on top. What else do I even really need to say?! Just look at these photos and you’ll start to drool! I know what you’re thinking…cinnamon rolls take for-ev-er to make! A little patience is involved since the dough has to rise....
While I’ve got ya thinking about French Toast, have you seen my recipes for Pumpkin French Toast, Cinnamon French Toast Bagels, or French Toast Roll Ups? You’ll love them too! It sounds fancy but is simple to make! It’s fresh, tasty and full of flavor Prosciutto Bruschetta is good as is…but then paired with a Parmesan crusted piece of French toast is simply mind-blowing. It’s basically brunch goals and you’re going to love it too!...
There’s nothing quite like prepping your crockpot with a hearty, filling, flavorful soup in the morning and then smelling the delicious aromas as it simmers throughout the day. And that’s exactly what happens when you make my Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup. Just an absolutely explosion of flavor and YUM! I love a good stuffed pepper recipe (like my Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers or my Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers) but sometimes I want the deliciousness of stuffed peppers without actually doing the work of prepping and stuffing the peppers....
By using a rice cooker, you don’t have to pre-soak your rice or use a steamer. This means less work, but still amazing results for your next sticky rice dessert or savory dish! What’s sticky rice? This recipe specifically uses short-grain, white sticky rice (otherwise known as glutinous rice). Don’t confuse it with sushi rice or non-glutinous short grain rice because you will end up with a different dish altogether....
If you are addicted to my pandan waffles or vegan pandan waffles (or even mochi donuts!), then you’ll love this new ube version; It’s just as easy to prep and make any time. What is ube? Ube is an indigenous tuber from the Philippines that is well known for it’s sweet and nutty flavor profile, along with its vibrant purple coloring. While sometimes it gets confused with a purple sweet potato (like the Okinawan purple sweet potato), it’s a completely different root....
Over the years, my tita Grace always had a handful of jars available at any given time in her second fridge just in case there was a party or for Sunday bbq at home. And she was always so generous in offering me and my parents jars of this stuff when we visit! This recipe is similar to Tita’s easy to follow recipe, which focuses on a simple and sweet brine....
This bánh mì recipe is a follow up to the recipe I last posted, the Vietnamese pork belly recipe. The Vietnamese sandwich was influenced by French colonialism in Vietnam with French baguettes (much like Vietnamese coffee is), but the Vietnamese people have made this sandwich one of their own creations. Vietnamese bánh mì is a departure from our simple homemade white bread sandwiches, with more distinct and unique flavors than the typical american chain foot-long sandwiches....
These are a great choice for a back to school snack and easy to pack away in a lunch pale too. Made with simple ingredients and really tasty! My 5 ingredient energy bars and my no bake energy bites are a couple more staple snacks we love! These Baked Oatmeal Cups are: Fun for kids Super delicious! Great for snack time Made with less than 10 ingredients And did I mention delicious?...
There are so many Spinach Artichoke Dips out there but this recipe has the perfect blend of cheeses, spinach and artichokes and the best Panko breadcrumb topping. I always love serving a variety of dips at parties and this Healthier Buffalo Chicken Dip, Seven Layer Bean Dip, and Texas Caviar Dip always all disappear so fast. My secret ingredient in this dip is adding in a little Frank’s Hot Sauce....
I don’t know about you but I’m a big fan of Moscow mules so I figured adding in some POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice would take this drink up a notch. Added flavor and nutrition, you can’t beat it! Speaking of nutrition…let’s talk about the pomegranate juice in this recipe for a second. I used POM Wonderful 100% Juice mainly because it is powered by antioxidants. I love that the pomegranate is whole-pressed, meaning a unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants from two whole pomegranates – including its fruit, pith and rind – is found in each 8 oz bottle....
One thing I never mind is having overripe bananas on my kitchen counter. I’m always so excited to whip up a loaf of moist, delicious banana bread. And if I’m craving something extra sweet, I’ll make a batch of these banana bread cookies! But just as much as I love banana bread, I love a fluffy cinnamon roll so one day I decided to combine the two to make this ultra-moist cinnamon banana bread....
Are you tired of the same old mashed potatoes or even plain roasted potatoes? Check out their leveled-up cousin, the smashed potato. This is my go-to side dish for every dinner party because they have the best of both worlds crispy roasted skin and soft, buttery centers. They’re so tasty, they don’t even need gravy to shine. This very western dish will give you roasted smashed potatoes drizzled with a flavorful and easy butter, garlic and herb infused oil sauce....
Why is black rice “forbidden”? Forbidden black rice is a variety of rice that originated from China. It still has the dark black bran hull (or outermost layer) intact, and this often turns a deep purple after cooking. Sometimes, black rice can be called purple rice, too. Black rice resembles brown rice due to its fibrous content and thick bran hull. It has a slightly nutty and aromatic fragrance once cooked....
With just the right amount of heat from the green enchilada sauce, jalapeños, and chipotle chili pepper powder, my Green Chicken Enchilada Soup packs the right punch to take over Taco Tuesday! Or if you’re feeling like a chicken taco soup or even a chicken enchilada casserole these recipes will be a hit with your family, I’m sure of it! Made with simple ingredients, this soup is filled with shredded rotisserie chicken, sweet corn and pinto beans and then topped with avocado, jack cheese, fresh cilantro and the surprise crunch of fried tortilla strips....
It pairs deliciously with my crock pot bbq chicken thighs, shaved brussels sprouts salad, chicken tenders, or meatloaf! Making mac and cheese from scratch can take a bit of time and effort, especially if making a roux-based sauce. This recipe is such a game changer because the magic of the Instant Pot takes away all the hands-on time and ensures the macaroni is cooked perfectly every single time. I love that for us!...
These soft and chewy cookies pack in all the deliciousness of a regular-size chocolate chip cookie but in a snackable bite-sized form. They have slightly crisp edges but chewy, stay-soft-for-days interiors speckled with mini semisweet chocolate chips. Their rich, buttery flavor and cute little size make them truly irresistible. One of the best parts is not having to chill the cookie dough before making it; I love a no-chill cookie recipe!...
Between these mini cobblers and this Mixed Berry Cobbler we’ve been in cobbler heaven this summer. I mean what’s better than bubbling-hot, fresh fruit that swirls around the golden brown edges of the cookie dough-like topping?! It’s a dream come true, especially with a big scoop on vanilla ice cream right on top! And if you have a ton of peaches on your hands that you’re trying to use up, make sure to check out my Peach Galette and Peach Salad too!...
This is a great healthy meal option even if you want to eat it by itself to boost your protein for the day. But I love pairing it with some simple sides like sauteed veggies and an easy carb like buttered pasta or even rice. Best of all you can make 4 or 6 filets at a time and eat it for a few days since this reheats pretty well....
The magic of the slow cooking process allows the pork to cook low and slow which creates an incredibly tender and juicy pork that will basically melt in your mouth. Ugh, it’s just so good! I love making it for these Cuban Sliders and adding it on my Sheet Pan Nachos or just enjoying it as a sandwich, in a taco, or with delicious sides like cornbread and a veggie....
For any parties or events you are going to this weekend, I encourage you to try these out! Summer is sneaking up on all of us…we need rockin’ bikini bods!
