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If you love my famous giant chocolate chip cookies, you’ll be sure to fall in love with these too because they are almost identical to that recipe! And if you’re new here, you should know I am all about a thick, giant, gooey cookie with a warm center loaded with chocolate. If you are too, I think we’re going to get along just fine! ☺️ Some of my most loved cookies recipes are these cookies & cream cookies, snickerdoodles, and these super colorful funfetti cookies....

You know I love quinoa. And I know you love it too because all of the quinoa recipes on Kroll’s Korner always do so well! I’m glad we’re all on the same page here. You will love this this vegan/vegetarian option because quinoa is high in protein and it’s such a great addition to salads (which usually are lacking protein, right!?) You can add nuts to this as well too – walnuts or pecans are great options!...

This sauce tastes amazing and lucky for you, it’s dead simple to make. Ingredients in Vietnamese peanut sauce If you regularly cook Asian food at home, you likely have everything you need to make this sauce in your pantry already. Maybe the roasted peanuts are the wildcard here, but I happened to have a Costco size bag of this I’ve been working through for the past few months now. Here are the ingredients we’re going to need:...

Are you just craving some comfort food just as much as me these days? Spaghetti alla Carbonara is the answer! All it takes is spaghetti, guanciale (a.k.a. dry-cured pork jowl), eggs, black pepper and some good quality Pecorino Romano cheese. The mixture of eggs and Pecorino Romano will create the most amazing, creamy, silky sauce. However, there’s one thing that everyone can agree on — carbonara originates from Rome and is simple with the few ingredients it uses: egg, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper....

Disclosure: I am an Egg Enthusiast with the Egg Nutrition Center, and this information was sourced from their website. I was not compensated to write this post and all opinions are my own! This breakfast was very satisfying and kept me full for a large chunk of the morning! And that is saying a lot because I am ALWAYS hungry. Nothing is worse than a breakfast that does not fill you up!...

After many failed chicken recipes with dry or unseasoned meat, I’ve learned my lesson to always brine chicken ahead of time. Even if I am cooking chicken the same day, I try to reserve at least two hours to brine chicken first because it’s worth it. You can also infuse chicken with different flavors like citrus or herbs using brines, too. Learn how to make an easy chicken brine with our recipe below....

It’s checking all the boxes for us. Creamy, cheesy, luscious, easy to make and oh, did I mention cheesy?! It tastes just like your favorite spinach artichoke dip making this a dangerously delicious pasta. Creamy pasta recipes are kind of a thing in our house and I’m guessing if you’re here, they are in your house too! For more delicious pasta recipes, try adding this one pot creamy chicken marsala pasta, creamy red roasted pepper pasta or this chicken alfredo pasta bake to your weekly pasta rotation....

Where to start If you have white boba, I have a separate post about how to cook white tapioca pearls. While it is very similar, there are some brand-specific differences which could matter if you happened to buy those. If your package of tapioca pearls comes with instructions, following that is your best bet since cooking methods and times can vary greatly between brands. If the silly manufacturers sent you packing with a bag of boba without instructions for some reason, the 30 & 30 method below is a good start, since it worked for most brands of boba I tested, whether it required a slight time reduction, or multiple rounds....

Whether you call it wrapping, or rolling, there are sooo many ways to roll a successful spring roll. The goal is always a uniform looking roll with uniform density or tightness of ingredients all the way through, without any tearing of the wrapper or rice paper. If you want to learn a little background you can read about spring rolls vs egg rolls, or even learn how to make your own homemade spring roll wrappers you can, otherwise read on to learn how to wrap!...

We love it because there is no marinated needed to be done beforehand, and the chicken & jasmine rice is cooked to perfection right in the Instant Pot. This post has been sponsored by USA Rice. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Plus, September is National Rice Month! This month I encourage you to celebrate the harvest of this small but mighty grain and honor U....

There really hasn’t been one single recipe I’ve made in the Instant Pot that hasn’t blown me away. Every time I use it I’m more and more impressed. Some people are resistant to this trendy kitchen gadget because it seems intimidating. And TRUST ME I felt the same way. When I bought it I was so hesitant to try to get to know it! I say just give it a shot!...

The flavors of summer come bursting through this delicious, colorful, easy-to-make salad that is a great companion to BBQ cook-outs, side salads for a pot lucks, or the perfect summertime salad for lunch. The main attraction of this salad is the sweet yellow corn. I don’t even cook the corn before cutting it off the cob, I love its fresh flavors as is! But, you can grill it or cook it however you want prior to adding to the salad, if you prefer....

Whether you’re a busy parent trying to enjoy the last weeks of summer or already have school on your mind, I’ve got you covered with some breakfast and dinner essentials for the family, plus some lunch options for us adults to keep us sane and satiated. With the hustle and bustle of busy mornings, packed schedules, and homework-filled evenings, finding the time to prepare dinner for the family can be a challenge....

Meet your new favorite buttery, soft, chewy, thick funfetti cookie! I’ve kind of been rebelling over here making dozens and dozens of cookie recipes. If you think I’m kidding, I’m not. In case you missed it, I recently posted two epic cookie recipes: giant chocolate chip cookies (Levain Bakery-ish) and Snickerdoodle cookies with white chocolate chips. Those cookies are fantastic, but this funfetti cookie recipe is also kind of a big deal....

They are a quick and convenient treat, making them perfect for parties or just to enjoy at home! You will love the chocolate and Biscoff combination, which never goes out of style! Some of my other favorite no-bake treats are my Mini Biscoff Cheesecakes, Peanut Butter Rice Krispies, my No Bake Berry Cheesecake Bars, Banana Split Ice Cream Pie, and my Chocolate Oreo No Churn Ice Cream. What are scotcheroos?...

This recipe combines my famous Kroll’s Kookies recipe and a slightly modified version of these brownie cookies. And if you’ve had Kroll’s Kookies you already know these are going to be AWESOME. Too often I am craving decadent brownies and ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies and these totally satisfy my sweet tooth cravings. It’s the perfect marriage of flavors. Plus, they’re so pretty too right? I love the marbled, swirly look....

This post has been sponsored by Sprouts. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! Well, I am here to tell you it’s a healthy, easy, and a quick way to make old fashioned oats taste good! Plus, they are a perfect way to fill you up and for busy mornings. If you’re looking for more carrot cake recipe, you’ll need to try my Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars, my Carrot Cake Bread, or my Carrot Cake Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches....

What is chicken katsu? Chicken katsu, also known as panko chicken or tori katsu, is panko-breaded chicken that is deep-fried to a crispy golden brown and is delicious. The term “katsu” translates to panko-breaded and fried meat or seafood. There is also a variety of “katsu” too. While tori katsu is breaded chicken, tonkatsu is breaded pork. Is chicken katsu Japanese? Katsu originated from Japan during the 19th century but is now very popular in places like Hawaii and Australia and other parts of the world....

It’s also a perfect soup to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey and ham from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! I’m a sucker for a hearty, cozy soup on a chilly night. Plus it’s so easy to prepare and uses pantry staples. Some of my other favorites are my Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Instant Pot Lasagna Soup, and Jalapeno Corn Chowder. Creamy Wild Rice Soup starts with the comforts of wild rice and and mirepoix (carrots, onions and celery, but also includes:...

I’ve made these on several occasions for family and friends and they are always a hit. I recommend using them for dunking in the leftover red sauce to clean up the last bits on your plate too! I love this Garlic Cheese Bread recipe for many reasons but mainly because they only take 8 minutes to cook in the oven and the basic cook can make these to please a crowd....