on Jan 14, 2016, Updated Jun 07, 2023 27 Comments There are times that I absolutely crave Chinese food. (Like yesterday for lunch.) For years, I’d just have to let my cravings subside since we live so far out in the country. Then, delivery happened upon my area and you’d have thought I hit the lottery. After a while and plenty of experiments, I finally realized that I could make so many of my favorite dishes at home and love them even more!...
on Jan 23, 2013, Updated Mar 14, 2024 62 Comments Looking for more delicious quick and easy dinner recipes? I think you my Classic Chili, Tuna Salad, and Garlic Shrimp. Bright, buttery, delicate, and so tender, these pan seared fresh scallops make such a quick and easy dinner recipe. While they are delicious piled high with pasta, garlic, and any number of sauces layered on top, I’ve realized that they can easily get lost in the heavy sauces and lose what makes them so delectable in the first place!...
on Jun 14, 2013, Updated Jul 21, 2021 5 Comments So, just in case you haven’t already pulled your menu together, I thought I’d share with you what we’re having plus a few options! Father’s Day Appetizers Peach BBQ Chicken Wings The Perfect Cheese Plate Vidalia Onion Dip Father’s Day Main Course Grilled Chicken Legs Skillet Steaks with Gorgonzola Herbed Butter Pear Salad Southern Baked Beans Grilled Okra Father’s Day Desserts The BEST Chocolate Cake and of course, some ice cream to go with it!...
Variations Garnish Options: You can experiment with a variety of garnishes that elevate both its flavor and presentation. Consider adding a fresh twist with lime wheels or lime wedge on the rim of the glass, introducing a nutty crunch with toasted coconut flakes, or giving a tropical flair with pineapple slices. How to Make a Coconut Margarita Step #1: Place the coconut flakes into the pitcher of your blender. Use the pulse setting to grind the coconut flakes into a fine powder....
How to Make Greek Fava Step #5: The fava will thicken as it cools. This is because the starches in the split peas continue to absorb the liquid, causing the mixture to thicken. If it becomes too thick, you can simply stir in a bit of water or olive oil to loosen it up. I had this for the first time when I was visiting Athens (check out ‘How to See Athens in 48 Hours‘)....
on Dec 01, 2022 10 Comments A perfectly baked cake is tender, moist, and has a perfect crumb. An underbaked cake is dense and gummy when you bite into it, while an overbaked cake tends to be tough and dry. With these four easy tips, you can ensure a perfectly baked cake every time! Since you can’t always tell if the cake layers are golden brown, especially if baking a darker cake such as a chocolate cake, these failproof tips are essential....
How to Make a Mango Tart Step #1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. I had so much fun making this beautiful tart. If you love a fun pastry like this one, then you must also try my Danish Kringle and Apple Strudel. Yogurt – The base to create a smooth and creamy filling. For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below. Step #4: Transfer the crust one handful at a time into a 9-inch tart pan pressing it down to create an evenly thin ¼ inch layer over the entire pan....
Today’s post is more Wanderlust than it is Kitchen, and I’m so thrilled to share more about my recent trip to New Orleans with you. Let me start by admitting something really weird about myself: I don’t like live music. I mean, I don’t hate ALL live music. I like the symphony. And once I went to see Tom Petty and got to sit in the grass the whole time and talk with my friends....
Indian dishes always pack a punch of flavor, and this recipe is no different. If you want more flavor-packed Indian recipes, then you have to check out my One Pot Lentil Dahl and Rice, Easy Roasted Bombay Potatoes, and Madras Lentils. How to Make Paneer Cheese Tikka Step #3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, to marinate. Step #4: After marinating, preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil....
on Jul 27, 2015, Updated Nov 11, 2021 3 Comments I am completely blown away at how quickly this summer has flown by. It just seems like a month ago that we were observing Memorial Day and making plans for all the things we wanted to do over our summer. One thing we’ve definitely been enjoying this summer is this pesto chicken salad! It has been a staple at my house for quick lunches and super easy suppers!...
on Dec 27, 2017, Updated Aug 27, 2021 57 Comments Okay, the name of this recipe may have thrown you off just a touch, but please stay with me. This Pot Likker Soup Recipe is really, really one you should give a try. It makes a great soup recipe to throw together on the stove with any leftovers from your New Year’s Day meal of baked ham, turnip, mustard or collard greens, and just a few more additions to the soup pot....
on Jun 26, 2014, Updated Aug 27, 2021 5 Comments Every time we have a family gathering, you can depend on a big bowl of it to be on the serving table. Another thing you can depend on? That bowl to be empty, as in clean as a whistle by the time the event is over. There’s just something so comforting about potato salad that it is one of those side dishes that everyone seems to love....
on Oct 06, 2024 16 Comments When I think of fall desserts, I think of warm spices, cozy tastes, and sweetly decadent flavors reminiscent of the season. Some favorite pies like apple pie, sweet potato pie, and pecan pie are just a few that come to mind. And most certainly, this pumpkin bread pudding generously drizzled in this rich maple cream sauce is sure to tickle all the fall dessert fancies!...
This recipe is packed with freshness and flavor all combined together in one dish! You may be wondering what are Soba Noodles and what makes Soba Noodles different compared to regular noodles? Well, they are made from buckwheat flour which is LOADED with protein, so they have this wonderful nutty and earthy bite to them when cooked which is why I love them in both my Soba and Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls and this recipe....
on Aug 27, 2012, Updated Sep 23, 2021 20 Comments I love versatile meals like that, don’t you? You can switch up how it is served and it’s like you’ve made a whole new dish. I love that the rich flavors really shine from everything being browned before placed into the insert of the slow cooker to finish off. And, here’s a little tip for you that my Mama used to do....
on Jun 07, 2021, Updated Apr 14, 2023 20 Comments I love this easy macaroni salad! It is so simple to toss together for a quick and easy side dish any time of the year. It is absolutely perfect for making ahead to serve, cover and keep in the refrigerator for cookouts, picnics, reunions, or any other gathering throughout the summer months! Cool and delicious, it always seems to go quickly!...
on Jun 16, 2012, Updated Sep 05, 2023 17 Comments As the weather gets warmer here in the south, I try my best not to use my oven as much. But, I still want to serve delicious desserts when we invite friends over for supper. Enter this Strawberry Angel Cake. This is a dessert that my Mama made during the summer when I was growing up and one that I hadn’t made in a long while....
on May 13, 2011, Updated Aug 27, 2021 13 Comments Smoothies have made their way into my home and they aren’t leaving anytime soon. I hope you don’t mind, because I promise I’ll continue to share our favorite combinations with you. We’ve tried quiet a few over the last few months, always experimenting to see if we can make one a little bit better than the last. Well, that’s until one morning I just threw a handful of fresh strawberries, a whole lot of red grapes, and some fresh pineapple, along with a touch of ice and let it whirl away in my blender....
on Mar 24, 2011, Updated Aug 09, 2023 32 Comments I’d never even heard of strawberry shortcake cookies until about five years ago when we tried one at a local bakery in our hometown. It quickly became the go to cookie order whenever we had special events or if I wanted to surprise him with something special. Every time I tried them, I kept trying to figure our the bakery owner’s recipe....
How to Make Thai Iced Tea Step #1: Heat the water and sugar until boiling in a microwave-safe French press or liquid measuring cup. Stir the water to ensure the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the Thai Iced Tea mix and let it sit for 10 minutes to steep. Luckily, Thai Iced Tea mix is easy to find in any Asian grocery. You can also order it online. A bag of that size will make many large batches of Thai iced tea, so it’s definitely worth the small investment....
