And while you do need to be somewhat patient and let the heat do its magic, the actual cooking time is just 10 minutes! Do you like onions? For me, it depends. When they’re raw, I don’t really like them. I sometimes add them (especially red onions) to salads such as this arugula salad or asparagus salad. But I mostly stay away from them. I find them too sharp. But when cooked, I LOVE them....
Each one of these recipes takes as little as five minutes to prepare for the freezer—10 minutes at most! Commit less than an hour on a Sunday and you will have four main courses ready when you need them. One Basic Recipe, Four Easy Variations These skillet chicken freezer meals start with the same basic concept: chicken frozen with a marinade, then cooked with a vegetable or two. But each has their own blend of spices and seasonings that make it unique and give you some variety during the week....
In the menu below, you’ll find five dinner recipes that offer something a little different on the culinary front. This week you’ll be grilling fish and experimenting with Asian and Middle Eastern flavors. We’ll also be pushing you out of your comfort zone (that is if you’ve never made Cornish game hens), since we’ve got a spatchcocked version under a brick, ON YOUR GRILL. If you’re not that comfortable on the grill, don’t worry we have a few tips to turn you into a master griller!...
Most folks follow the directions for roasting the chicken pieces in the oven and heating the sauce in the microwave before tossing the two together (the package also includes directions for pan frying the chicken). But devotees will tell you the real joy of Trader Joe’s most popular item comes in upgrading this beloved basic. We scoured the web and brought you 5 of the best glow ups for this popular freezer find....
Ordering takeout is certainly no moral failing, but the takeout where my family lives is not good. After browsing a few uninspired online menus, we pushed through and cooked a simple pasta dinner that easily outdid anything we could have ordered. Plus, it was ready in about the same amount of time it would have taken to go pick it up and drive home. These minimalist recipes are made for just those occasions....
Chicken groundnut stew is, in various forms, common all over West Africa, and this is my version, inspired by my colleagues at UW. Video: How to Make African Peanut Stew The best way to make this stew is with two whole stewing hens—older chickens available at Asian and Latin markets. You start by simmering the birds to make stock, which then becomes the base of the stew, and then you use the meat from the hens....
Achieving that crisp exterior and fluffy interior takes less time in the air fryer, meaning dinner comes together quicker. It also clears up space in the oven for other dishes and is a fantastic option for warmer days when turning on the oven is less than ideal. Oven Or Air Fryer: Which Makes The Best Baked Potato? To really examine the differences, I made one baked potato in the air fryer and one in the oven and noticed several advantages with the air fryer....
Why you will love this recipe Today I am sharing with you all I know and have learnt about how to cook frozen fish sticks or fish fingers as we call it here in the UK. These tips can also be used for most type of fish such as pollock, hake, catfish, basa and the likes. If you are new to cooking frozen food in your air fryer and you are wondering if you can cook frozen fish in your little gadget....
Okra is capable of so many things, and when handled right, it can be slime-free and sublime. Before any of us write it off for good, let’s learn how to treat it better. There’s an okra preparation for everyone; if anything, you just haven’t found the right one yet! This guide is for the lovers and the haters. Here’s what you need to know to help okra reach its full potential....
Arepas can be grilled or fried, stuffed or served plain, savory or sweet, big or small, and every region of the country seems to have a specialty. Arepas con queso—with cheese—are perhaps one of the most basic yet delicious versions. They are a blank canvas for adding toppings and fillings, though they are scrumptious with just some butter slathered on top. The Many Kinds of Colombian Arepas Colombian chef and book author Carlos Gaviria estimates that there are more than 55 different types of arepas in Colombia....
You could also add a protein such as shredded cooked chicken and turn it into a main-dish salad. I love salads. And by “salads” I mean simple side salads, not necessarily main-dish salads, which can also be great (this Cobb salad is wonderful, for example). Whenever I tire of rich, complex side dishes, this simple arugula salad is my go-to side dish. It is fresh, very tasty, and it’s also very easy to assemble....
A fresh-tasting and delicious summer side dish, it’s also very easy to make, and it’s ready in just 20 minutes. I adore salads in the summer. They are so fresh and easy, and they minimize the need to heat up the oven or slave over a hot stove. I enjoy main-dish salads, but I also like side salads such as this one. This tasty salad is a summer staple at my house....
this recipe Breakfast Casseroles For An Easy Week Our favorite way to enjoy a breakfast casserole is to make it on a Sunday, and then reheat it for breakfast throughout the following week. It makes life so easy when all you have to do is reheat breakfast, and eat it up. It removes the early morning cooking and minimizes cleanup and dishes, too! Win-win if you ask us! Plus, it’s an easy way to get all the protein and veggies you need to fuel up for the day....
Baharat means “spices” in Arabic, and refers to the combination of warm, earthy spices used in the blend. There isn’t a set recipe for baharat; it differs from household to household and brand to brand! What is Baharat? Baharat is a spice that earns its everyday reliability as it works in both sweet and savory dishes, providing a balance of earthy and warm tones as a base. As Adeena Sussman writes in her cookbook “Sababa,” baharat is made of many warming baking spices—think cinnamon, clove and allspice—and balanced with earthy black pepper and cardamon....
I only wish I had the foresight to take a photo when I was making the Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce and it went drastically wrong. In preparation for sharing that recipe, I tested out a few of my favourite peanut sauce recipes, trying to decide which to share. One of the recipes called for simmering the sauce before pureeing it. I FORGOT that pureeing hot liquid = disaster. Do you know what happens when you do this?...
We eat a lot of homemade chicken nuggets in our house. The kids love them. The adults love them. Everyone is happy. In our house, we love a little heat, so I decided to do a fun variation on my standard chicken nugget and do a hot sauce version. We love it! Seriously, even the kids. These can also be frozen unbaked and popped in the oven on a busy night....
Gooey, cheesy creamy soft cheese perfect dipper for crusty bread, crackers, or crudites. What makes this cheese appetizer so great There are some over-complicated recipes out there that take too long to make and don’t taste as good as they should. This baked camembert with honey, thyme, and red pepper flakes is exactly the opposite of that. It’s quick and super easy, tastes great, and is utterly delicious. Not only does it only require 4 main ingredients just like my homemade pigs in blankets, but it is also economical and such a crowd-pleaser....
It’s one of those recipes where Chris and I hover over the dish right after I’ve finished the photos, and noisily demolish them on the spot. Whilst at the same time, being astounded that we’re enjoying a cauliflower-based snack so much. This recipe first came about when one of our lovely readers asked for a vegetarian version of our Crispy Asian Chicken Wings. At first, I looked at the screen, a little bemused, wondering how it could be possible to make anything taste as good as those chicken wings....
You’ve most likely seen this delicious dessert on restaurant menus—I always order it. It’s a classic American dessert that originated in New Orleans. I always serve mine with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to deliver on its delightful sweetness and restaurant-quality drama. The (Simple) Magic of Bananas Foster Bananas foster may look intimidating, but it’s SO simple! First, make the sauce by caramelizing butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon....
