I LOVE soup season! There’s something about bowl food that’s so comforting. Recently we’ve been serving a lot of dinners on our knees. We’ve been batch filming lots of recipe videos lately, so the kitchen table is piled high with equipment - meaning we’re all squashed up on the sofa, getting through multiple episodes of Marvel’s Agents of Shield (quite enjoying watching it all together as a family, but trying not to feel the mum-guilt of not sitting at the table)....
She also has a well developed sweet tooth, so when she has a hankering for a baked good she drops oh so many not-so-subtle hints about what would be really wonderful for dad or me to make. Her most requested cookie? This one, the ultra-thin gingersnap. Thin and crisp, the cookie practically melts in your mouth. Once you have one, it is almost impossible to stop eating them. Two Key Tips for Perfection The original recipe was passed along from food blogger to food blogger years ago by a woman who has since stopped blogging....
The result is a plate of creamy greens that I will add to my side dish repertoire any day of the week. It has that luscious quality you look for in creamed spinach, just without the dairy. What Makes It Creamy? The spinach starts with a “cream” sauce built on a base of cashews soaked in oat milk. Cashews are naturally a bit sweet, not unlike heavy cream. When blended in liquid, the result is a lovely sauce that does a bang-up job swapping in for dairy....
Forget everything you know about the regular way to make marshmallows. For vegan marshmallows, each component must be considered anew. These luxurious marshmallows fall on the firmer side, so keep that in mind if you’re comparing those that come from the store. Aquafaba and Agar-Agar: Key to Vegan Marshmallows After many, many trial-and-error recipes, it seemed I’d hit a dead end. Nothing was quite right! Until I figured out a winning combo: aquafaba and agar-agar....
This soup has a light tomato-based vegetable stock instead of the more classic chicken stock. It’s loaded with bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, black beans, and corn. Corn tortilla strips are used twice: Once in the soup as it simmers to give it body and also crispy baked ones on top for serving. This is warming comfort food perfect for the cooler autumn and winter months. Since the soup comes together in about 30 minutes, it’s also a staple busy weeknight favorite in my home....
Complete your Vietnamese banquet with fresh Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls to start and a side of fluffy coconut rice. And don’t miss the chicken version – Vietnamese Coconut Caramel Chicken! Vietnamese Caramel Pork recipe Vietnamese Caramel Pork is one of those gems that seem exotic, yet is unbelievably simple AND you can get everything you need at your local supermarket. The pork is braised until tender, and looks completely unimpressive until the last 5 minutes when it magically caramelises and turns into something that you’d pay serious $ for at a posh Asian restaurant....
Headed to a picnic and Shakespeare in the Park? That begs for the boozy Pomegranate Paloma, swigged from a flask. (Assuming you’re seeing a comedy. If it’s a tragedy, go with something bitter, such as a Dark and Stormy.) But if the weather is sporting triple digits and I’m floating on a raft in the pool, then it’s time to go for something juicier and far more thirst quenching. Enter the watermelon margarita....
Keto diet challenges When I first did a trial of the Keto diet, I found it challenging for 2 reasons: Looking for more? Check out this roundup of more Amazing Keto Recipes. Homemade Keto Sauces to the rescue Something that can help solve both of these problems is finding a few low carb sauces that you like. Sauces are great because they can add flavor (and healthy fat) to any meal with minimal effort....
The best part about gluten-free baking? You can also make no bake recipes! We’ve included a few delicious desserts that require you to step away from the oven and make a delectable treat in a matter of minutes. No matter what dessert you whip up in your kitchen you’ll be surprised that it’s gluten-free. Robin Shreeves joins Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee in compiling this list.
It’s all in how you make it Since chicken is such a versatile dish, we wanted to showcase the variety of healthy flavors you can get with chicken and also the different methods to prepare it. Grill it, throw it in your crockpot and slow cook it, save time with your Instant Pot or throw everything on one sheet pan or in one big skillet. We have options for each method here....
Once you get a hang of the unique “rules” for gluten-free baking, though, you’ll be on your way to recreating all your favorite treats with confidence, sans gluten! What to Expect with Gluten-Free Baking Understanding how and why gluten-free recipes work differently than conventional ones will help you achieve the texture and flavor you crave. First: Let’s talk about gluten. Gluten is an elastic protein found in certain grains, like wheat, barley, and rye, that, when used in recipes, helps provide structure and a satisfying chewiness....
This is a simple and flavorful Cosori air fryer recipe with a Tex Mex flair. Serve with tortillas, rice or eat it as it is for a low-carb dinner. Chicken fajitas are the perfect dish for a busy weeknight and on special occasions because why not, the flavors are amazing! This easy air fryer recipe makes enough for four people, but it is easy to double the recipe as it is great for feeding a crowd....
This version starts with fresh cod, lightly breaded with panko breadcrumbs and air-fried until they are browned and so crunchy. The fish stays juicy and tender, and air frying them is fast and easier to clean up than a traditional deep fry. I’ve air-fried a number of things over the years, but this fish stick recipe is one of the most successful air fryer recipes I’ve made. Even my kids couldn’t get enough of them....
I’m not one to air fry everything in the kitchen, but the technology is really cool and if you are looking make a meal in a limited amount of time, it’s a great kitchen tool. I was shocked at how my air fryer hot dogs turned out and they have since become my #1 way to make hot dogs that isn’t on the grill. My kids liked them even more than grilled hot dogs because there is no char element to them, which some kids don’t love....
You can make mozzarella sticks in your air fryer. And you—and any cheese-loving person you share them with—will be oh-so-happy that you did. It’s not hard, but it does take some careful attention to detail, so that you can have pizza shop-worthy mozzarella sticks in your very own kitchen, whenever you want. How Does the Air Fryer Work? So, the air fryer is a bit of magic. It’s basically a convection oven that sits on your countertop....
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for several days, and you can also freeze this tasty bread for a few months. This delicious bread comes together quickly and smells so good when it bakes. It has a pleasantly neutral taste, making it the perfect canvas for sweet or savory toppings. It is also very filling! You can bake a loaf on the weekend, then keep it in the fridge and toast a slice or two for your meals throughout the week....
It is both dense and light, as all pound cakes should be; it’s rich with the aroma of almonds from the almond paste in the batter, and speckled with orange zest throughout. We’ve included a simple orange glaze, though this almond pound cake stands perfectly well enough on its own without it. One of the things I love about pound cake is that you can slice it ever so thin....
No Yeast Pizza Dough This is THE pizza dough recipe for when: you don’t have 3 hours for dough to rise; don’t have yeast; or you’ve got hungry people giving you the evil eye because you promised pizza for dinner only to find the flatbreads you were going to use are mouldy (true story). Basically, everyone falls into one of those 3 categories, which means this pizza crust recipe is for everyone in this entire world....
Just like last year, it was 2 days before Christmas when I realised I didn’t have a Christmas photo and found myself scrambling to take a last minute picture so I could send out Happy Holiday wishes. And just like last year, I found myself gripping Dozer in a chokehold, forcing him to look at the camera in an attempt to capture a half decent Christmas-cheery portrait of us. Dozer attempting to flee at every opportunity, me grabbing him by his tail, pulling him back, dragging him into position, scrabbling to put his hat back on as the camera self timer started flashing…....
This post is sponsored by Princess Cruises. All opinions expressed are my own. I have a deep love of Mexican Street Corn. The flavors in it are just so amazing. In fact, they are so inspiring that I even created a soup based on the flavors. You just can’t help but love these deliciously indulgent flavors. I recently returned from a trip to the Mexican Caribbean with Princess Cruises. 90% of Caribbean ports are open for business, and tourism is such an important part of the economy in all of those ports....
