Fine tip pens and spiral-bound planners help organize my jumble of ideas. Here are the goals I set for the new school year: I’m excited to get started! One way to make these goals a reality is to adjust my meal plan strategy. My younger son loves to eat leftovers, so having an extra serving that he can put in his lunch makes his job easier. Do you want to add quick, homemade recipes to your repertoire?...
These tacos are an absolute delight! I fed them to some visiting family a few months ago and they’ve been asking for the recipe. Serve it up to your family and the same thing will happen! Prep Time: 5 minutesSlow Cooker Time: 8 to 10 hoursYield: Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup lemon juice1 head garlic, peeled and crushed1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 (3 to 5 pound) pork shoulder roast For serving:corn tortillassimple cabbage slaw (see recipe below)sliced red onionfreshly chopped cilantro Instructions...
Keeping It Whole30 If you have ever made a traditional teriyaki sauce or marinade at home then you know it not only includes soy, but also loads of sugar! Yikes! So…to make our slow cooker teriyaki chicken Whole30 compliant and healthier, we used coconut aminos (which naturally has a hint of sweetness to it and replaces the soy sauce) and dates. Our teriyaki sauce tastes authentic while keeping it clean....
Time to Make It: about 30 minutesYield: Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 6 large russet potatoes6 cups chicken broth1/2 cup butter4 oz cream cheese1 tsp salt1/2 tsp white pepper1 to 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda Cheese Instructions Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large stockpot. (If you need more liquid to cover your potatoes, you can add in water.) Meanwhile, peel and rinse the potatoes. Cut them into bite-size pieces....
Like Smoked Salmon Pots, Smoked Trout Dip or Spread are ideal for spreading onto crackers, crusty bread or even buttery brioche for an extra luxe touch. It can also be served as a dip for these as well as fresh, crunchy vegetables. Smoked Trout Dip or Spread “This is one of those starters that looks posh but only takes about 10 minutes to make. And it just gets better with time....
Why oh why oh why did I buy a NINE-PACK of Snickers in preparation for making these mini cheesecakes? These cheesecakes need ONE Snickers bar - for all of them. I know I like to be prepared, but I’m going to have to own up and tell you that I was kidding myself. I knew I didn’t need nine Snickers bars. I just wanted the leftovers. All eight of them....
Preparing the steak sous vide also ensures tender and succulent bulgogi, no matter what cut of meat you use. What Is Bulgogi? Bulgogi is a general term that literally means “fire meat.” It’s Korean barbecue at its most basic and usually involves beef that’s thinly sliced, marinated, and then quickly sautéed or grilled over high heat. Bulgogi has a complex flavor due to the marinade and sauce. Depending on who is making it and what goes into it, the finished dish can range from slightly sweet to very spicy....
Mounds of spaghetti, fork twirling strands in a spoon, tasty meatballs, trying to lift just the right amount from the bowl—these are some of my favorite memories from childhood. This particular spaghetti and meatballs recipe was given to us by Rick Mindermann of our local Italian grocery store Corti Brothers. Rick is one of these walking encyclopedias of food knowledge, whose enthusiasm for all things food and cooking is infectious....
When my 9-year old visiting nephew proclaimed, “Hey, this chicken is good!,” we knew we had a keeper! I’ve since made this recipe several times, with great results. Note the reader comments. People have subbed almonds and walnuts for the cashews, and parsley for the cilantro. Great for a summer cookout! Use gloves when handling jalapeños (or a plastic sandwich bag), or coat your hands with a little oil first, before cutting the peppers, and then wash hands with warm soap and water after....
Any and every kind of leftover can go inside a warm tortilla, usually with a healthy dose of pickled jalapenos. I can always sniff out a late-night snacker when the aroma of tortillas heating in a hot pan on the stove comes wafting through the house. Today’s tacos are more purposeful a deliberate meal instead of a secretive midnight snack! First, I marinate the chicken briefly in a spicy paste of ancho chile powder, oregano, cumin, and sweet orange juice while the grill is heating....
Sticky Glazed Christmas Chicken Everybody loves the glaze on a Christmas ham. So one year, I tried using one version on chicken and people went mad over it! Easier and cheaper than ham, with a much higher ratio of glaze to meat, this is so good I’ve actually had people tell me they love this chicken more than Christmas ham!! It’s ultra-sticky on the outside, and just smells and tastes like Christmas....
Food waste in the kitchen has always been a concern for me, but the pandemic brought new awareness to the matter. I felt more connected to the new CSA—we got an email the day before the pickup with a note from the farmer giving us updates on how the weather affected his crops so the thought of wasting what I knew was grown with care and a whole lot of effort was palpable....
This soup makes for some crazy-amazing comfort food. Not only is it vegan and gluten-free, but you won’t believe something so quick and easy can taste so amazing. The clever combo of sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes, Swiss chard, and creamy almond butter results in a righteous ride that will make you weak at the knees. Cauliflower rice makes this dish low in carbs, but you can also serve this stew with any grain you prefer....
A big jar of sweet and salty three-seed granola will keep everyone happy. Serve this granola for breakfast, eat it anytime of the day as a snack or sprinkle it over ice cream for dessert. What is Sweet and Salty Three-Seed Granola? With maple syrup, brown sugar, olive oil, and two kinds of salt this granola hops the fence from sweet to salty and back again. Like a bag of potato chips, it’ll have you coming back for more....
What ingredients could possibly give sweet and sour chicken that tangy, sweet and well, sour flavour? Actually quick a bizarre combination: Ketchup - and plenty of it - for a tanginess and colour. I don’t eat a lot of ketchup, but it’s a must for this dish.Malt vinegar - it’s the best type of vinegar I’ve found for getting the ‘right’ touch of sourness.Brown sugar - for rounded sweetness, and to counteract any bitterness in the vinegar....
Who doesn’t love some sweet chilli sauce with their chicken wings, as a dip for prawn toast or samosas or even as an added bonus to breakfast eggs and avocado!Sweet and spicy at the same time, the blend of ginger, garlic, chillies and red pepper is just so perfect. It takes about 20 minutes prep, and then you can leave it to bubble away (with the occasional stir) until it’s lovely and sticky....
A few weeks ago I had some leftover olive tapenade from another cooking experiment and decided to toss it in with the sautéing chard. Wow, what a combo! We’re used to cooking up our greens with bacon, the bacon countering the bitterness of the greens. Well, oddly the olives and capers seem to do the same thing here, providing an earthy richness and a perky saltiness to balance the bitter of the green....
A vegan recipe? on Nicky’s blog? I know! Most of my savoury recipes are usually meat-centred. I am trying to incorporate more vegetarian food into our diet and the blog (check out this yummy garlic bread spaghetti or this nutty noodle salad), but I thought it was impossible to create something we’d all enjoy that didn’t contain lots of cream or cheese. Until I made these! Potato skins, stuffed with velvety sweet potato and a mixture of crunchy, spicy zingyness....
While drip coffee makers are relatively compact, they can vary in size, so consider your counter space and measure the space between your counter and cabinets. There’s also a wide variety of features available from simple 24-hour programming to built-in grinders, so determine what features you can’t live without. After conducting our own research, our top pick is the Braun BrewSense 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker for easy-to-use programs and delicious coffee....
Topping Options: The possibilities are endless for toppings! You can use as many or as few of the suggested toppings that you desire, or even go nuts and add in some of your other favorite toppings! Apple Browning Tip: If you do not intend to serve your apple nachos immediately, we recommend squeezing a little lemon juice onto the apple slices right after cutting. This should prevent browning. Apple Bourbon Substitute: If you can’t find apple bourbon, you can use plain bourbon to make the caramel sauce....
