Do you guys ever have breakfast for dinner? Because we have breakfast for dinner all the time. I like to keep things interesting and I’m always switching things up. This recipe is the product of my kitchen experimentation. Back in 2013 I decided to do something a little different by making waffles. And thus my greek yogurt waffles were born. It makes me feel better when I lather my waffle with syrup to know that there is a redeeming quality in there somewhere....
What is the difference between English cucumbers and regular cucumbers? English cucumbers are the long, skinny variety that are sold wrapped in plastic. “Regular” cucumbers that have a dark green, waxy skin are of the Persian or Kirby varieties. Regular cucumbers are inexpensive and are a very popular choice when purchasing cucumbers. The skin is thicker than their English counterparts, and is also waxed. They are often sold in a seedless form or near seedless form nowadays as regular cucumbers can have unpleasant seeds to work with....
When the weather warms up and the farmers market opens, you know it’s time to start making some summer salads! Healthy salads are a great way to use fresh produce from your garden or the store. Take advantage of all of the amazingly fresh ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, greens, fruit and potatoes. We know you’ll find a new favorite summer salad in this roundup! Side salads or a full meal A lot of the salads included in this roundup are delicious and filling all on their own....
But when I’m alone, chirashi sushi is much easier and quicker. It means “scattered sushi” in Japanese. It has all the flavors and components of sushi, without the fuss of forming rolls. Chirashi is similar to a Hawaiian poke bowl, but it takes less time to make because the fish isn’t dressed. It’s a great go-to weeknight meal, as you can prepare the toppings while the rice cooks. Then, season the cooked rice, add the toppings, and you have a restaurant-quality meal in about 30 minutes....
My family loves it when we make homemade spaghetti sauce. Whenever we make it, it’s always a huge double or triple batch to easily freeze the leftovers. Spaghetti and meatballs is such a family favorite, we almost always have frozen spaghetti sauce and meatballs in the freezer. It makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it’s pretty amazing. Can I make spaghetti sauce from whole tomatoes? If you want to make spaghetti sauce completely from scratch using whole tomatoes rather than canned, you’ll need to peel your tomatoes and remove the stems....
Here is a recipe for a basic tomato sauce that starts with a soffritto of onions, carrots, and celery cooked in a little olive oil, to which garlic, tomatoes, and seasonings are added. Simple and delicious! The sauce can be dressed up with mushrooms, sausage, olives, wine, and all manner of vegetables. What’s your favorite tomato sauce recipe? Canned or Fresh Tomatoes in Tomato Sauce When tomatoes are in season, fresh tomatoes are great in this sauce....
You marinate the wing drummettes in a mixture of honey, mustard, olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic, and then roast them in the oven until done. Use Drummettes or Wingettes You don’t have to use only drummettes, you can use wingettes or just pieces of chicken, cut the size of drummette. Note that cooking time will vary with different cuts. These were absolutely delicious; we can’t wait to make them again!...
Boiling chicken is very easy and a faster way of getting food to the table. You don’t need to go out of your way to get rotisserie chicken for shredded chicken, boiled chicken can also be flavorful if cooked right. In fact, you get more from boiling your chicken yourself at home to shred than buying from the shops. Growing up, the only way I knew to season meat or poultry is boiling it first, regardless of how the end result would be....
With a few fundamental techniques, you can learn how to braise with confidence and create the slow-cooked dish of your dreams. What is Braising? According to Harold McGee’s “On Food and Cooking,” the traditional French term “braise” refers to “a closed pot sitting on top of, and covered by, charcoal.” Nowadays, the definition of braising has expanded, but it generally involves pan-searing meat (a form of dry-heat cooking) and subsequently simmering the meat at a gentle, low heat in liquid....
My favorite one is about 45 years old, a hand-me-down from my parents. It’s lasted all these years because my mom took good care of it, and now I do, too. So, what’s the best way to clean a wooden cutting board? How do you keep it from cracking? Wooden cutting boards do require a little maintenance, but it all pays off. Here are my tips for how to clean, maintain, and condition your wooden board so it’ll last for years!...
This post will show you exactly how to cook spaghetti squash and get those long, stringy noodles that aren’t mushy or watery at all. The post also includes: The right way to cut spaghetti squash for the longest noodles (Hint: it’s not lengthwise)3 easy options for cooking itTips to prevent your spaghetti squash noodles from becoming a mushy, watery messSome delicious recipes to make with spaghetti squash The right way to cut spaghetti squash It’s counterintuitive, but you should cut spaghetti squash crosswise for the longest noodles....
Enter this chamomile hot toddy. It’s a drink of whiskey, honey, and lemon mixed with chamomile tea to help you doze off in no time. How to Make a Hot Toddy Since the toddy is supposedly Irish in origin, purists insist that only Irish whiskey be used in the drink. However, as the recipe became popular outside Ireland, spreading throughout Europe and North America, so did its boozy variations. I say, use what you have in your liquor cabinet and most enjoy!...
Learning how to make this cauliflower rice recipe is a good starting point to explore the versatility of this veggie. You’ll be amazed how quickly you can transform florets into grain-like bits. From a time standpoint, cauliflower rice can be cooked and is ready faster than grains, which is a plus for those busy weeknights. Whether sautéed, stir-fried, or simply tossed raw into a salad, you’ll find yourself using cauliflower rice to bump up the flavor and nutrition of any meal....
My professed love for potatoes means I am always trying to find ways to prep them and cook them as quickly as possible. (It also means I often order good quality French fries with a great salad for dinner, but I digress…) What if there were a way to achieve crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside French fries in less than a half an hour? If I told you that it was possible to pull this off without the mess or hassle of deep frying potatoes, would you believe me?...
How to Make Swiss Meringue The biggest difference between Swiss meringue and other meringues is the way it is cooked. You start by gently warming egg whites and sugar over a warm water bath, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Undissolved sugar can result in a grainy meringue, so rub a little between your first finger and thumb to test. If it feels smooth with no grains of sugar, it’s ready....
But you don’t need gimmicky tools to peel garlic—just a knife, a cutting board, and a spirited whack. It takes only seconds. An Easy Way to Peel Garlic Start with fresh garlic. If it’s months old, the garlic cloves inside the peels can get rubbery; they won’t work with this method. Get however many cloves of garlic you need. An easy way to separate cloves of garlic from the head is to put the whole head on your cutting board or counter, put your palm on the garlic, and lay into it with your full weight....
One of the jobs the air fryer does best is reheating food like it is freshly made without compromising on the taste or texture of the food. Unlike the microwave which will likely leave you with soggy fries that will harden when cool, the air fryer will quickly reheat your french fries and make them taste just as good as when they were first cooked. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and you don’t have to rush to eat it thinking it may lose its crispiness....
Is it just me who thinks that iceberg lettuce wedges is a great and unique salad for a menu? OK, so truth be told, it’s not just about making something different. It’s because this is a virtually no chop salad. 🙂 Make the ranch dressing ahead. Then it takes 5 seconds to chop and iceberg lettuce up. And voila! Salad is served! I know the civilised way is to eat this with a knife and fork....
Egg bites are just what they sound like — crustless, bite-sized, quiche-like rounds of eggs, cheese, and whatever mix-ins you want. They’re tasty, portable, and easy to eat — just like the version from Starbucks! What’s not to like? How Do You Make Instant Pot Egg Bites? I prefer to use one mold at a time, since the egg bites tend to come out more evenly cooked and more nicely shaped that way....
But First, Sauté When we are making a roast in our Instant Pot, we like to sauté the beef first. Browning the meat first really locks the juices in and makes the roast much more tender once it is done cooking. This Instant Pot pot roast is juicy, tender and it tastes like it took much longer to make. We typically make about a three pound roast, and sautéing for about 3-4 minutes per side does the trick for browning the meat, and then actual cooking time in the Instant Pot for that size of roast is 60 minutes....
