Pro Tips for French Buttercream THE BUTTER!! It has to be soft but not super soft about to melt. When you press into it the butter should yield but only after you apply a bit of pressure. Don’t let the sugar go past 240F, if you do things will get chunky. When you add the sugar syrup in run the mixer on LOW, you don’t want hot sugar splattering all over the place....
published Jul 09, 2021, updated Nov 20, 2023 Move over bacon — fried pork belly is the true candy of meats! If you have never had the pleasure of cooking with pork belly, you are in for a serious treat. This pork belly slider recipe is a gift from the world of Chinese Cuisine, and its complex flavor profile will tease every single one of your taste buds. While a pork belly sandwich is easy to make, it is quite time-consuming because of the brine....
Looking for more drink recipes? Try my Mixed Berry Mojito, Limeade or my Classic Mint Mojito! Frozen Mixed Berry Lemonade Lemonade is one of my absolute favorite summer drinks! Perfectly tart, not too sweet and super refreshing, it’s a classic warm-weather treat perfect for outdoor barbecues and pool parties. Even as a kid, I remember enjoying all my favorite outdoor activities and then refreshing my energy with an old-fashioned lemonade....
Flavorful Greek Tomato Rice Recipe I’ll admit I really love rice, but it’s no secret that plain rice can be a little lackluster. However, with the right seasonings and add-ins, you can have a healthy, hearty side dish or main that you’ll want seconds and thirds of. My favorites are Hibachi-style Japanese fried rice, Djuvec rice, and this Greek-inspired tomato rice, of course. This Mediterranean tomato rice is inspired by one of my favorite sides from my local Greek restaurant and combines just 7 simple pantry staples to make a restaurant-worthy rice dish....
No matter what time of the year it is and how hungry you are – flavorful potato dishes are ready to complement your meals. From this Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole or Winter-friendly German Potato Soup to German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelklöße), and now these crispy Hasselback potatoes. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to whip out a new potato dish – swap your spuds this year for these super crispy potatoes, and you’ll have a table full of happy faces....
I did a side by side comparison of imli chutney with tamarind pulp vs. tamarind concentrate while writing this recipe. I prefer buying and tamarind pulp over the concentrate because it leads to a more nuanced sour and tangy notes that the concentrate can’t achieve. However, if you can’t source the pulp but can use the concentrate please do so. The resulting chutney will be slightly on the sweeter end of the spectrum but will still be delicious....
Creamy, cozy, comforting. Cajun butternut squash soup. Okay, first thing first. I admit I have no idea if it’s cajun. My knowledge of Cajun or Creole cuisine is as tiny as my New Orleans trip a few years ago. Well, that and the stuff I’ve seen Emeril making. But what I do know is that the holy trinity is involved, and there are tomatoes and cajun/creole seasoning and when it cooks up altogether the air is thick with the smell of homemade comfort food....
How to Make Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Add the stock or water to the instant pot with the trivet inside. Place the chicken breasts on the trivet with the seasonings. Next, add the herbs and garlic cloves. Cook on high pressure (see my notes on using fresh or frozen chicken) then let the pressure release. Remove the chicken and shred. Drizzle over some reserved cooking juices and lemon juice and serve however you like....
published Feb 26, 2024 Keema matar is an unbelievably rich one-pot curry that’s loaded with beef, tender potatoes, sweet peas, and tomatoes. It’s served in a thick tomato broth seasoned with bright and smoky Kashmiri chili powder, fenugreek, ginger, and a single hot Bird’s Eye chili. This is a really meaty, hearty stew! It has a lesser bite to beef rendang or lamb vindaloo curries. Flavorful, very savory, and plenty thick enough to enjoy with naan and a bowl full of rice, this 30-minute meal can go the distance and feed everyone around the table....
Quick and Easy Low-Carb Gluten-Free Crackers A few days ago I posted a recipe for Simple Vegan Cheese and, before that, a Vegan Cheese Fondue. Now, of course, you need some crackers to enjoy with your vegan cheese. They are made using just 4 base ingredients and several seasonings – the resulting crispy homemade crackers are so delicious, they’ll have you reaching for more! Even with no cheese in sight, these keto crackers make for a wonderful treat though; eat them with dips, crunch over salads, or nibble on them as a healthy vegan snack....
Kung Pao Cauliflower Stir-Fry Hello dears, I am excited to share my first vegan Chinese recipe with you! I must admit that I wasn’t the biggest fan of Chinese food in the past. The salty/sweet combo tasted weird to me but my taste buds have changed and now I LOVE this flavor combination. That’s why I have been busy in my kitchen lately, trying out different Chinese recipes. And this is the first one!...
What You Need to Make This Recipe Butter — I recommend using unsalted butter for this cookie recipe as the salt content in salted butter is inconsistent between various brands. Brown sugar — brown sugar adds a delicious molasses flavor to the cookies. If you don’t have any brown sugar, check out my post on how to make brown sugar. Corn syrup — standard corn syrup is not the same as high-fructose corn syrup....
When it comes to enjoying International cuisine, I love enjoying food from all over the globe. Tantanmen ramen from Japan, eggplant curry from India, bruschetta from Italy, gluten-free French bread, and now this Lebanese Fattoush salad. This bread salad is simple to make, fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Even better, it’s easy to adapt, can be made with gluten-free pita, and can be adjusted in several ways – perfect for clearing out your crisper drawers....
You will love the simplicity and versatility of this recipe. Whether you are serving these lefse warm or cooled, I guarantee they will be eaten in a flash. For another Norwegian treat, try my rosette cookies. What You Need to Make This Recipe Potatoes — use russet potatoes as they have high starch and low moisture content. New potatoes or red potatoes will lead to a more wet batter, making it difficult to knead....
These beans will pair nicely with our creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce! Learning to love green beans hasn’t always been easy for me. My mind still goes to the overcooked and under-salted mush from my university cafeteria. It took a while for green beans to become a vegetable I would choose for our family dinners. But I have had enough green beans to know that there are fantastic versions out there....
Y’all Pecan season is upon us! Or ‘peeecans’ as it’s pronounced by some. How ever you choose to say it, it’s here and it’s in full swing. And while I have yet to make a traditional pecan pie this season, i’ve already got all sorts of holiday goodies going. Have you tried my pumpkin cupcakes yet? They are absolutely out-of-this-world delicious. In additional to pumpkin cupcakes, i’ve made another batch of my all time favorite chocolate pecan coffee cake....
Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread I am probably the biggest fan of vegan banana bread which is no wonder since banana is my favorite fruit! If you have overripe bananas, you can either freeze them (to make nice cream) or you can make this delicious chocolate swirl banana bread. It contains 3 large bananas which make the bread moist and soft! Not only will they add a nice flavor, but they also serve as a fantastic egg replacement....
the best mashed sweet potatoes Are you a fan of sweet potatoes? I was never a huge fan of sweet potatoes until recently. The first time I had this Sweet Potato Casserole I was hooked. The potatoes were light and fluffy and creamy and the topping was sweet and crunchy. What is not to love?! Ever since I have been incorporating more sweet potatoes into my diet. From roasting to Loaded Sweet Potato Skins to Grilled Sweet Potato Fries, sweet potatoes are my new favorite!...
published Sep 06, 2023 Today’s cod recipe is another gift from the rich, robust world of Mediterranean Cuisine. Communities in the region have depended on the Mediterranean Sea for sustenance for countless generations. It’s no surprise then, that they have become masters at the art of preparing seafood — and this pan seared cod is proof. The ingredients included in this recipe are simple yet potently flavorful. Pan searing the cod helps accentuate its natural sweetness before it is bathed in a vibrant mix of tomatoes, olives, lemon, white wine, basil, and red pepper....
Decoration Notes If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video. A large round tip is best for piping the scales but I OFTEN use a piping bag with the tip cut off. Try to orient the bag so the seams are on the side of the scale and not in the line of sight....
