After making these apple pie cookies I knew I had to make another thumbprint style cookie. You’ll love baking these because the whole house gets filled not only with scents of yummy homemade cookies but the irresistible smells of buttery cinnamon-y coffee cake too. It will make you want to grab a plate of them, a cup of coffee, a good book with a blanket and cozy up to treat yourself!...
Why eat cold broccoli? Cold seasoned broccolini salad might sound a bit unappetizing when you first hear it, trust me, I felt the same way. But after trying it at Kemuri Tatsu-ya in Austin with this tasty sesame sauce, I completely flipped my stance. In the past, I’ve had cold broccolini salads that featured raw broccolini, but this cooked cold version is much easier to eat. The sesame seasoning /dressing After I tried the cold seasoned broccolini at Kemuri Tatsu-ya in Austin, I fell in love with their yogurt cashew dare seasoning / dressing so much that I knew I needed to make a similar recipe at home....
There are so many health benefits of turmeric, but I often find myself not knowing where to use it in my cooking. I’ve started to use it in soups, salads, smoothies, and even use it to give my cauliflower popcorn that golden buttery look. The other day when I was on Pinterest, I saw someone pinned turmeric milk (aka “Golden Milk”) and I was SO excited to see what the hype was about and decided to make some of my own....
This recipe is a hybrid of Hong Kong (dim sum) and Portuguese egg tarts to get the best attributes of both styles. What are egg tarts? Eggs and dessert? I know what you’re thinking, who eats eggs as a dessert? In a very general sense, egg tarts are like mini custard pies. They have smooth and silky centers that are encased in a crisp and buttery shell. If you’ve ever eaten at a dim sum restaurant, you’ve probably seen trays of golden Hong Kong style egg tarts weaving through the crowded dining room along with pork and shrimp shumai and xiao long bao....
Let’s all Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! For those of you who are unfamiliar with National Nutrition Month (NNM) here is some information I pulled from the eatright.org website: “National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits....
Chicken kebabs found around the world While the generic term kebab can be found worldwide, certain regions and varieties come to mind whenever you see it on a menu. You’ll also notice that it’s spelled differently depending on where you are: kebab, kabob, kebap, or kabab. The term kebab originated in the Middle East and is basically skewered meats (cut up or ground) cooked over a fire. You can also find them roasted in an oven or sometimes prepared in a stew....
There is a delicious jammy texture in the middle of my buttery Ham and Cheese Puff Pastries, and the subtle sweetness of the ever-so-versatile California Prune. This post has been sponsored by The California Prune Board. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! The delicate crispiness of the puff pastry wraps around layers of creamy brie cheese tossed with salty-sweet bits of ham, and this ham and cheese combo becomes an elegant pastry with the infusion of naturally sweet, pureed California Prunes....
Sometimes you overheat a bowl of soup or spaghetti sauce and end up with a huge spill (or splatters) across the microwave and not only end up with a huge mess but also strong smells. All these issues can be easily fixed with simple tips and tricks that will help you clean your microwave and get it to smell fresh again. Natural cleaning methods to consider There are various methods to clean your microwave, especially if you want to go the natural route....
The start of Spring is the perfect time to remind yourself of your 2019 health goals and swap out the sugary snacks and desserts for a satisfying alternative. Growing up, my mom always had our refrigerator stocked with yogurt and we always found creative ways to use it. We would top it with granola and fruit for snack time, blend it in a smoothie, freeze it and make homemade frozen yogurt for a yummy dessert, dollop it on top of soups, or use it in baking!...
This temaki sushi (or hand roll sushi) recipe shows you how to prepare hand rolls for a hands-on dinner party. What is temaki sushi or hand rolls? origins? While the origins of sushi are somewhat mixed, it’s well-known that sushi was popularized by and will forever be associated with Japan. In general, sushi is made up of vinegared and seasoned rice often paired with raw seafood and/or vegetables. Temaki roll means “hand roll sushi” in Japanese and is traditionally made with a large piece of nori (or roasted seaweed) that’s wrapped around a filling of sushi rice, veggies, and different types of raw seafood....
Creamy vegetable filling with lots of flavorful ham all tucked away in a homemade, flaky pie crust. You just can’t beat it! We’re hosting Thanksgiving this year and there is no doubt we will have leftover ham in our fridge. I love tossing ham into soups like this creamy wild rice soup, using it in these ham and cheese puff pastries, and making sandwiches with it, but there is something just so nostalgic and enjoyable about homemade pot pie....
Zoodles have only ~35 calories per cup, are high in potassium and vitamin C; compared to spaghetti squash zoodles have more protein per serving as well! So zoodles are not only fun to eat but are healthy for you too! (win win!) Using a Spiralizer machine or a KitchenAid attachment, align your zucchini sideways so its end meets the blade. Then poke the claw insert into the opposite end of the vegetable so it’s held steadily in place; feed the zucchini into the grating blades....
Why matcha in cookies? Matcha is a type of green tea that has gained a lot of popularity throughout the years, and you can find matcha everywhere on Instagram and the Internet. It’s made from crushed green tea leaves to make a vibrant green tea powder. These days you can find matcha-flavored anything like lattes, mochi, ice cream, and cookies. If you ask me, I love a good chewy cookie that isn’t too sweet, and I think this cookie is a great example....
This Chicken Waldorf Salad, Avocado Corn Salad, and Caprese Pasta Salad are other meal prep reader favorites. My Mediterranean Orzo Salad is filled with tender orzo pasta, lots of crisp and colorful veggies, briny olives, creamy feta cheese, and zesty herbs. It’s bound together with a bright and tangy homemade dressing; I love how the simplicity of the dressing really allows for the ingredients in the salad to shine! Fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions add crunch and vibrant hues to the salad, while the Kalamata olives, peperoncini and garbanzo beans tie everything together....
They combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweetness of seasonal mixed berries. This perfect fusion of flavors is ideal for summer picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or just as a sweet treat to end a meal. More fruity dessert reader favorites: Mixed Berry Cobbler, Mini Peach Cobblers, Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls, and Lemon Curd Cookies. The beauty of this dessert lies in its simplicity and ease of preparation. No need to turn on the oven or worry about water baths—this no-bake recipe ensures you get all the deliciousness of a traditional cheesecake without the fuss....
I love adding in unexpected ingredients to my recipes and the 100% pumpkin puree makes this chili recipe a game changer. Just make it once, and instead of talking about the football game around the dinner table, you’ll be raving about this Pumpkin Chili! And if you’re not a fan of this recipe, try my spicy slow cooker chili or this butternut squash chili. As the days and nights cool down, some of my favorite foods to cook are soups and comforting casseroles but one of my fall-favorites to cook is chili....
Cameron and I usually switch off with who makes dinner, and when it was my turn last week I made us these Rotisserie Chicken Summer Rolls. He told me 1. That he loved them and 2. These summer rolls tasted like a chicken salad in a roll – which I totally agree with! The weather has been scorching so I didn’t want to fuss with turning on the stove or oven....
Smashed baby potatoes are not to be confused with mashed potatoes. Smashed potatoes are boiled, flattened with the bottom of a glass, drizzled with olive oil and seasonings and baked. They are little heavenly, delicious jewels and are delicious dunked in the jalapeño aioli. If you’re not a fan of aioli you can dunk them in ketchup or even sour cream. Baby potatoes: 1 lb. is about 15-20 potatoes depending on size....
Recipe backstory Restaurants like Nobu in LA popularized spicy tuna crispy rice, but Katsuya Uechi actually created it at his Brentwood restaurant Sushi Katsuya in the early 2000s, and it’s still available there today. Legend has it that one of Chef Uechi’s diners didn’t like sushi, so he created a pan-fried version of spicy tuna that would convince him otherwise. Katsuya’s version is labeled crispy rice with spicy tuna on the menu and features a rectangle of rice lightly pan-seared with butter so you can still see the white color of the rice, a scoop of tuna mixed with spicy dressing, and a slice of serrano chile....
Classic desserts like Apple Pie or pumpkin treats like my Pumpkin Mousse often steal the show, but my Sweet Potato Pie will soon be a popular request from your family and friends! It’s made with simple ingredients, a buttery, flaky pie crust and lots of cozy Autumn spices. The filling is sweetened with sweet potatoes and sweetened condensed milk to create a creamy, dense and ultra flavorful filling. You might just like this more than pumpkin pie!...
