How to Make Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème Step #1: Whisk the milk, cream, vanilla, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spatula. This easy, no-bake pot de crème recipe is a game changer. It uses a blender to achieve the perfect silky texture—no need for the usual water bath. Topped with luscious German Chocolate Cake frosting, these treats are irresistible and far easier to whip up than an entire cake....

on Jan 02, 2019, Updated Apr 24, 2023 28 Comments If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, you know that enchilada sauce is a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes. Whether you’re making chicken enchiladas or even just adding a little kick to your morning scrambled eggs, enchilada sauce is a versatile and flavorful addition to any meal. While you can certainly buy pre-made enchilada sauce at the grocery store, making your own at home is surprisingly easy and delicious....

Staying in hostels is one of my favorite ways to travel, mostly because it is cheap and and a great way to meet people. I’d never slept in a hostel dormitory until just a year and a half ago, and since that time I’ve stayed in more than 50. I’ve learned a thing or two about back-packer life, and today I’m sharing with all of you the things that every budget traveler should have in their bag....

on Oct 05, 2015, Updated Sep 04, 2023 14 Comments One of my absolutely favorite take-out dishes is General Tso’s Chicken. There’s just something about that spicy kick from the sauce with the chicken that I crave from time to time. But generally, whenever I order take-out, I don’t feel my best afterwards. I’m not sure if it is the amount of sodium in the dish or preservatives, but as much as I love it while I’m eating it, I regret it soon afterward....

on Nov 04, 2024, Updated Nov 15, 2024 36 Comments Looking for more sauce and gravy recipes? I think you’ll love my easy make-ahead classic turkey gravy recipe and my cranberry sauce. Have you ever wondered what to do with that little packet that comes stuffed inside of your whole chicken or turkey? Friends, don’t toss it! I have good news on how you can use it for old-fashioned, delicious turkey gravy....

on Apr 15, 2013, Updated Aug 21, 2021 11 Comments Like a giant hug from your grandmother when you had a really rough day or a warm, cuddly quilt on a rainy afternoon, grilled cheese sandwiches just feel good. The other night as we were driving home, I asked my husband what his definition of the perfect grilled cheese sandwich would be. After a few minutes, he gave me a very detailed answer of the perfect grilled cheese sandwich in his book....

How to Make Harissa Chicken Thighs Step #1: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) and position a rack in the center of the oven. Step #2: Toss the chicken thighs with the harissa in a large bowl. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a 12″ or larger oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is just barely smoking, add the chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer....

on May 31, 2017, Updated Sep 03, 2023 12 Comments This post is sponsored by Morton Salt. Skirt steak makes a great cut of beef for quick and easy weeknight meals. Skirt steak is a long, lean cut of beef from the chest and underbelly of the cow. It has a more pronounced beef flavor than flank steak and takes well to marinades. If you aren’t family with skirt steak, it is used regularly in fajitas....

If you’re planning a trip in the near future, make sure you register for travel insurance before you go. You can also check out my list of essential items for backpackers! Athens is a remarkable city. One minute you are strolling along through a trendy shopping district, then you turn the corner and suddenly there is an ancient ruin right there in front of you. The impact of this dramatic contrast is quite moving....

on Aug 26, 2015, Updated Sep 09, 2023 21 Comments Looking for more helpful kitchen tips? You may like to know how to make buttermilk substitute, how to make self-rising flour, and how to freeze eggs. These tips are practical and so helpful to know! What is All-Purpose Flour? All-purpose flour is a versatile flour that is commonly made from a blend of hard and soft wheat. It generally has between 8% and 11% protein, making the gluten content great for general-purpose flour....

It’s a delicious lunch on its own and a perfect side dish for some of my favorite dinners, like Vegan Lentil Soup, Pasta for One, or Sun Dried Tomato Soup. I hadn’t planned on sharing this recipe on the blog, but when I made this salad to go with the Tuscan White Bean Skillet I posted earlier this week, I decided to take a few pictures and share them with you....

on Oct 11, 2024, Updated Oct 21, 2024 No Comments Looking for more favorite fall desserts? I think you’ll love my pecan pie, sweet potato pie, and easy homemade apple pie. Delish! Do you love pumpkin pie? If so, I think you’ll adore these easy two-bite pies! I love to make them for serving throughout the fall, but I especially love to have them when serving a crowd. They make an easy grab-and-go dessert that is always a crowd favorite....

on May 07, 2014, Updated Nov 02, 2022 16 Comments When making this icing recipe, you’ll want to make sure the consistency is smooth, not too thin or too thick, and that it falls back into flat ribbons in the bowl when you pour it slowly from a spoon back into the mixing bowl. This will make sure that your pourable fondant frosting will fully coat your petit fours, cookies, cake, cupcakes, or other treats when you pour it over....

on Jan 16, 2014, Updated Sep 21, 2021 11 Comments Especially this version with lemon and rosemary. This roast chicken is bright and flavorful and absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious. I simply prepare my chicken by giving it a really good rinse inside and out, being sure to remove anything packaged inside the chicken. Then, I place it into a cast iron skillet just large enough to hold it while it is roast....

on Aug 05, 2015, Updated Sep 17, 2021 7 Comments Sometimes, the simplest of recipes are the ones that are the most requested at my house. Like these humble roasted sweet potatoes. There is seemingly nothing all that special about them, but they have this amazingly crisp exterior while still having a soft and tender inside. It is like the best of all worlds between sweet potato french fries and a baked sweet potato!...

How to Make Sheet Pan Fajitas Step #1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Divide the chicken, bell peppers, and onions evenly between two rimmed half-sheet pans. You just can’t beat an easy, go-to recipe when you need food for a crowd. I come from a big family, and we seem to always have a few extra friends over for birthdays, holiday meals, or just about any occasion where we have an excuse to get together....

on Oct 26, 2016, Updated Sep 06, 2023 2 Comments My family loves green beans and this easy recipe is absolutely one of my favorites! So quick and easy to make and ready and on the table in 15 minutes! Yes, you read that right. 15 minutes! The green beans are cooked until they are just tender, but still crisp! Then, you simply remove the skillet from the heat and top them with the dill herbed butter and serve!...

on Nov 14, 2017, Updated Oct 17, 2023 133 Comments Looking for more easy bread recipes? I think you’ll love my angel biscuits, sandwich bread recipe, and this 4-ingredient, no-yeast Irish soda bread. Southern cornbread is a delicious food that’s part of my Southern heritage, and when you taste this recipe, you will know why. It’s part of my heirloom Southern Cornbread Dressing, a bowl of classic chili, perfect with a Pinto Bean supper, and the best thing to partner with my vegetable soup....

on Oct 25, 2012, Updated Jul 22, 2021 942 Comments Okay, this. This needs to be on your menu immediately. No kidding. By now, you’ve probably noticed that I really love my slow cooker. I also really, really love simple roast beef recipes. And when you marry the two you get the easiest slow cooker roast beef recipes you could ever imagine. I fall in love with them more every single time I make them....

on Nov 26, 2024 12 Comments This ham is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Sunday suppers, or any other occasion when feeding a crowd. It is the ham recipe that my family requests time and time again! How to Bake the Best Ham Every Time! This method is fool-proof for baking a delicious ham. They always turn out tender, juicy, and delicious! You can bake your ham without seasonings or glazes or choose from the variations below....