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After multiple batches of cookies and a ton of sugar consumed, I have found the best cookie recipe for you to make. No, scratch that. It’s the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. No…wait. It’s literally your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and you’re going to tell all of your friends about it. Seriously once you make these you’ll be forwarding the recipe to your mom, sister, grandma, Aunt, cousin, best friend, third cousin twice removed and tell them it’s the best giant chocolate chip cookie you have ever had in your life....

It’s so easy to make and tastes AMAZING!! Seriously, it puts store-bought stock to shame and is a great way to use your leftover chicken carcass after you make my roast chicken recipe.Use this chicken stock in my chicken gnocchi soup, chicken noodle soup or chicken risotto with broccoli. Chicken carcass: use a chicken carcass from a 4-6 lb chicken is good (I highly recommend making my roast chicken recipe here and then use the carcass) Vegetables: I used whole carrots, onion, and celery....

In some locations like zone 10 where the climate is milder, you can choose to direct sow seeds outside since it will be warmer earlier. However, to get an extra harvest out of an already long season, you can also choose to start indoor seeds in the late winter. When you start seeds indoors, you need to mimic the perfect environment for seeds to germinate (warm and full of light)....

This easy chicken and rice recipe is classic comfort food, gluten-free and filled with ingredients you most likely have on hand already! This recipe came to me because I wanted to create a meal with only the ingredients we had in our freezer and pantry. Realistic meals that the whole family will love is a win-win! Plus, there’s really nothing not to love about a one-pan meal! Super convenient chicken and rice dishes are easy to make and flavorful!...

Where’s peanut sauce from? While many associate peanut or satay sauce with Thail or Sinaporean food, peanut sauce actually originated from Indonesian cuisine. Indonesians would pair the peanut sauce with satay (meat skewers influenced by Arab migrants). Later on, satay and its dipping sauce influenced other parts of Southeast Asia. There are now many peanut sauce varieties, depending on where you are. One of the most popular versions of this peanut sauce is from Thailand....

Pumpkin Mousse is the recipe you whip up (literally) when you want pumpkin pie but without all the hassle. It has the taste and texture of pumpkin pie filling but is made in 10 minutes and uses minimal ingredients! It’s a light, creamy dessert that offers a delicate, airy texture, making it perfect for when you’re craving something light yet full of Autumn flavors. Some of my other favorite pumpkin recipes are Pumpkin Pie Bars, Pumpkin Banana Bread, Chai Latte Pumpkin Pie, and Pumpkin Brownies!...

What is edamame? Edamame are unripened soybeans that are whole green beans and come in a similarly colored pod. Once cooked, the beans are soft like al dente peas and have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. These beans were first cultivated in China more than 7,000 years ago for medicinal purposes. Today, they are commonly known for their popularized dishes from Japanese cuisine, like spicy edamame. Types of edamame to use This recipe calls for shelled edamame that is typically in the refrigerator section or the frozen aisle....

The first noticeable change is the Vietnamese use a rice paper wrapper instead of a wheat-based one. Other changes include the sauce and removal of ingredients like yams, green beans, and bean sprouts. Popiah also has fried variations. Bò bía is a fresh type of spring roll, packed with vegetables. Despite containing Chinese sausages, these rolls are fairly light, so you can eat a ton of em! Or ya know for easy snacking....

During the first few weeks of the New Year many people are looking to better their health mainly via their diet. Smoothies make for a perfect way to pack in a ton of nutrition and take it on the go with you to work or where ever you need to be! As a Registered Dietitian, this Wild Blueberry Beet Smoothie is top notch: low in sugar, high in protein, packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants, and tastes amazing!...

Ingredient Notes (For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below). Pie dough: the base of this recipe is essentially pie dough. I am using all-purpose flour, both butter and shortening (or you can use all butter if you prefer), a little sugar, salt, and ice cold water. That’s it! Filling: you’ll need dark brown sugar, some melted butter, flour, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Glaze: powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and a light corn syrup will help to set the glaze....

Where did California rolls originate? Just like spicy tuna rolls and temaki (hand rolls), the origin of California rolls is somewhat messy, but recently the Japanese government has honored Hidekazu Tojo from Toronto, as a cultural ambassador for his creation of the popular roll. Tojo states that he created the California roll to appease his Western customers and introduce them to a more accessible sushi. He added ingredients that weren’t raw (cooked crab, cucumbers, and avocado) and inverted the seaweed and sushi rice in order to prevent customers from peeling the seaweed....

Why bother grilling corn on the cob in foil? Cooking corn on the cob in foil is a great way to get succulent and infused corn for your next bbq or camping trip. But why can’t you just grill it with the husk on you ask? Well, one benefit is that you can clean the corn of excess silk and dirt when you remove the husk and then cook it in the foil....

Before that it was me sippin’ occasional shots of espresso that dad pulled, unsure how he could drink something so bitter. I quickly got over that and am on the two-coffees-a-day bandwagon. And today, it’s mostly two double shots pulled a day for lattes. Here’s a quick rundown of how to make espresso at home: Warm up your espresso machine Grind 20g fresh beans, the size finely tuned for espresso Distribute grinds in the portafilter evenly, tamp with 30 lb pressure Pull a shot with water at ~204F, yielding 25g of espresso over 30-35 seconds Stir, sip, and adjust grind size for future shots if needed...

All of this planning was necessary to dine the places we did because so many restaurants required booking online, and booking many months ahead of time to secure a seat. See our post on the best restaurants in Tokyo, the best things to do in Tokyo, as well as the best things to do in Kyoto. All of this would have been much harder or impossible to schedule and experience without proper planning!...

What is inari sushi? The plain deep-fried tofu pockets are called “aburaage” and are made of soybeans. When aburaage are seasoned with a dashi broth that gives them a sweet and flavorful outer layer they are called “inari age.” Inari sushi, or Inarizushi, is named after the Shinto deity, Inari, who protects crops, fertility, and general prosperity. People would give offerings of inari sushi and aburaage to the Inari shrines in Japan because the brown pouches were thought to represent the shape of a fox, an animal associated with the Inari deity....

Let me show you how to make a more gourmet version of this tomago sando at home! What is tamago sando? I first came across tamago sando watching YouTube videos where people posted their experiences eating the famous egg sandwiches and fruit sando of Japan. If you’ve never experienced a tamago sando and are only familiar with western egg salad sandwiches, you might be questioning the relevancy of this post....

What is japchae? Japchae is a type of Korean noodle recipe that is made with a special type of glass noodles. It’s a very popular banchan (or side dish) eaten at Korean restaurants and at home. My favorite restaurants to eat japchae are MoRanGak or Baekjeong. The word “japchae” is translated to “mixed vegetable” in Korean and it’s a fairly basic dish. It’s typically made with a variety of ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, and carrots and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil....

There is absolutely no substitute for this beloved comfort food, and these cute mini meatloaves are the perfect answer to a busy weeknight or relaxing weekend. This hearty and satisfying sheet pan meatloaf has great flavor in every bite and the sweet and sticky sauce on top adds more flavor. Plus the sauce adds moisture to these delicious mini turkey meat loaves. If you’re wanting other comforting classics, you’ll have to try my Hamburger Macaroni, Slow Cooker Stroganoff, or my favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs....

I wanted to slim down and spice things up this Super Bowl with making these delicious jalapeno poppers using jalapenos from 1st Quality Produce. I love their jalapenos because they already come with the seeds and membranes removed and they are the PERFECT size for poppers. I like to cut mine in half lengthwise but you can also leave them whole and stuff the entire pepper. Nutritionally jalapenos are great because they are low in calories, high in Vitamin C and A, and also contains a compound called Capsaicin which has anti-inflammatory effects and may even be promising in promoting weight loss!...

If you’ve had buttermilk pancakes before, these are comparable and can be even more tangy depending on your sourdough starter at home. Learn some tips on getting the softest pancakes you can freeze for future busy breakfasts. Ingredients in sourdough discard pancakes The ingredients for sourdough discard pancakes are pretty much the same as traditional pancakes except for sourdough discard. However, since there is added liquid from ¾ cup of discard, I’ve adjusted the ratios to ensure the pancakes are fluffy and thick....