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The fragrance of the allspice, nutmeg and cardamom is hypnotic. You will be craving these Swedish meatballs every minute they are baking! If you’re looking for a more traditional Italian meatball recipe, I have you covered with this Baked Meatballs and Pasta recipe, or the classic Spaghetti and Meatballs. For these meatballs, I like swapping out the traditional pork and beef for lean turkey so they are on the lighter side, yet still feel rich and very flavorful....

In the intervening time since the sauce was first invented, soy sauce has found itself a home on the shelves of pantries everywhere. Today, I’m going to walk you through the history of soy sauce, how it is made, and the variations that exist within the different brands available. I’ll also showcase to you the differences between artificial and naturally brewed soy sauce. Soy Sauce Ingredients – Natural Vs Artificial If I told you that there were soy sauce elitists, would you believe me?...

During our Neon Musuem tour (which is on this list below), our tour guide informed us Las Vegas’s board a few decades ago had a big push for marketing towards families. Even though the board later retracted their full effort in this push, there are still remnants of that era, but also many great new attractions to get you into Las Vegas. Read on to discover the best things to do on the Las Vegas strip if you aren’t into gambling, in no particular order....

I must admit that the beer and coffee scene is not as bustling as I’m used to in Orange County, Portland, Austin, or other cities we’ve visited, but it’s still worth a visit just for the food. Below are some of the best restaurants in Chicago we are grateful to have tried! Armitage Alehouse Stepping into the Armitage Alehouse is like getting transported to another time and place. As you walk through the door, you’re enveloped in a world filled with rich and eclectic interiors, cozy booth seats, and intricate wood details throughout the bar and the back dining room....

I tried to avoid gimmicky gifts that might only be used once, and chose ones that I truly enjoy using myself. If you have some other gift ideas you don’t see on this list, leave a comment and let me know what some of your favorite kitchen or cooking gifts are! 1. Vitamix – Ascent Blender The Vitamix Ascent blenders may be one of the most powerful household blenders you can buy (even strong enough to blend up fibrous pandan leaves for making pandan waffles)....

Sometimes, you don’t have all afternoon to make a homemade pie. This is where these Pumpkin Pie Parfaits come in to play! And at the end of the day, we’re not always in the baking mood! Enter: Parfaits. This recipe is a homemade, delicious dessert that seems fancy enough to your guests and it’s only 5 ingredients! It’s essentially pumpkin pie in a cup. No no…Pumpkin Pie in a wine class....

The Aroma Select Stainless® Rice & Grain Cooker is a simple rice cooker that has a 100% food-grade 304 stainless steel pot to cook rice and various grains. It’s a single-button system that makes cooking rice simple in your kitchen. We picked out a six-cup rice cooker in white, but they also come in red and black colors and a larger 14 cups sized rice cooker. If you want a simple machine and aren’t too picky about your rice, then the Select Stainless® Rice & Grain Cooker is your preferred rice cooker....

While “bò” means “beef,” “lúc lắc” is likely onomatopoeia for the shaking sounds you hear in the wok as you cook the beef. You can find it in many Vietnamese restaurant these days, but I enjoy cooking this dish at home because it’s so easy to make. Historically, dishes with beef were uncommon in Vietnam until French colonization in the 19th century. Beef was still a luxury, so dishes like bò lúc lắc were reserved for the upper class and special occasions....

If you’ve got a delicious bounty of tomatoes, try this cherry tomato pasta. It’s full of sweet and tangy cherry tomatoes, bright yuzu, balsamic vinegar, and many savory flavors. If you don’t have a backyard garden, i’ll show you how to pick the best tomatoes from the grocery store below. Tomatoes in my garden If you can’t tell by the name, the main ingredient in this recipe is cherry tomatoes!...

Green papaya and beef jerky salad is a light appetizer, a great choice for a snack or appetizer. My mom says used to buy this from food carts in Vietnam. Students would swarm the food carts during lunch break. It was popular because of its affordability and great taste, even if students didn’t get as much beef jerky as shown above. You can find this appetizer at some Vietnamese restaurants, but it’s easy enough to make at home....

What separates these burgers from all the other recipes is how the pomegranate ketchup intensifies all the flavors. It really takes the recipe to the next level. The pomegranate ketchup is made from simply reducing down 100% CA Grown pomegranate juice to create a pomegranate molasses and mixing the molasses with ketchup. This post has been sponsored by California Grown. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running!...

This is a perfect summer snack or something to top on your morning yogurt. The granola gives the yogurt a perfect crunch and great texture which makes breakfast or snacking fun. One down fall about granola, especially when store bought, is the sugar content. Buuuut, the great thing about making homemade granola is being able to control that amount of added sugar! I also add in dried fruit to give it extra sweetness....

I love a good hands-off meal that’s great for meal prep. That’s why I created this recipe because it’s a great meal prep burrito bowl to make and pack for lunches or great for a weeknight dinner. Plus it’s a healthy burrito bowl! It is super satisfying and nutrient rich. You get a healthy dose of protein from the chicken, carbohydrates for energy, healthy fats from the avocado and iron from the beans....

This open-faced pesto egg sandwich is full of herby, garlicky flavors, and the richness of fried eggs on top of a tangy sourdough toast. What are pesto eggs? Pesto eggs were popularized on TikTok by Amy Wilichowski and garnered over one million likes in the past year. In her version, she uses pesto as a base for cooking fried eggs on a pan and tops it with her ricotta avocado toast....

After making my Mediterranean Chicken and Rice skillet I knew I had to make a teriyaki version. So if you love how tasty and simple that recipe is, you’ll be sure to enjoy this spin on it. The homemade teriyaki sauce is made with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and a few other pantry staples. It’s become a go-to sauce recipe for all our homemade rice bowls since it’s quick and easy and packed with flavor....

Avocados were originally introduced to Vietnam by the French and became fairly popular ever since. During my recent trip to Vietnam, I noticed an abundance of street vendors selling avocado shakes and smoothies (sinh tố bơ), which piqued my interest in making this recipe. Growing up in America, you would think I would categorize avocados as something savory, but I actually grew up eating massive amounts of avocado ice cream in front of the TV watching cartoons every Saturday....

I get tired of sautéing my squash so I wanted to try something different. This is what I came up with…complete yumminess!! Yumminess? Yep, just made up a new word. Who knew sneaking a veggie into your biscuits would turn out so well!? I don’t have kids yet, but I think this would be perfect for them if I did! Like what you see?! Pin this recipe for later! Let’s get cookin’… I had fun making this recipe especially since it was made with a different ingredient than I’m used to including in squash....

Did you know a one-ounce serving of pistachios = 49 nuts?! That is more nuts per serving than any other snack, pretty nuts, I know! 😉 I am traveling back from Vermont today. So you know what that means: people watching, yummy airport food, and a little time to squeeze in some blogging. I had such an amazing time in VT but I am going to wait and share all about the trip in a separate blog post!...

What is Asian coleslaw? While not entirely from Asia, this Asian-inspired coleslaw is made with flavors and ingredients most commonly used in Asian cuisines, like sesame oil and rice wine vinegar. Its vinaigrette dressing creates a slightly pickled and tangy side dish that pairs best with Filipino BBQ skewers or chicken katsu sandwiches with milk bread. Ingredients in this Asian coleslaw recipe This Asian coleslaw has its main ingredients made of colorful ingredients like:...

Perhaps its the little individual rolls and unlimited combination of sides you can do that make each bite fun to craft and slightly different from the last. But any way you combine them it’s delicious for sure. Nothing beats the freshly steamed rice wrappers–they have a warmth and delicate chew you want to enjoy quickly. The filling of pork and veggies gives a burst of flavor. You’ll always find a fresh mound of bean sprouts, herbs and other sides, all meant to be dipped or drizzled in a prepared fish sauce....