What is Fried Calamari? You’ll find fresh calamari in the seafood department at most grocery stores. We love it so much that we always have to order it, if we see it on the menu! It’s also easy to make at home. You can find fresh calamari at most grocery stores in the seafood department. You can also find frozen squid in the freezer aisle. The key to making sure your calamari is tender is to first soak it in a milk and lemon juice mixture....
Frozen Mango, Kiwi, Raspberry Fruit Pops More of my favorite summer treats are Cherry Lime Ice Pops, Pina Colada Ice Pops, Frozen Coconut Mango Pops and Avocado Coconut Popsicles. Aren’t these the prettiest things! I just love the vibrant colors you can get from using fresh fruit, and the flavors are refreshing and sweet. This home made frozen fruit popsicle recipe really can’t get any simpler. You can make this using any of your favorite fruits....
Whoa. Where have smashed potatoes been all of my life? I have been wanting to make smashed potatoes for a long time now and I am kicking myself for not making them any sooner! My family could not eat these smashed potatoes fast enough. The flavor of these potatoes is unreal. Garlic Ranch. Isn’t that such an amazing flavor combination? I recently discovered Hidden Valley Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix shaker at Walmart and it is awesome!...
Whether you’re planning your summer cookout menu or just want a light picnic dish, this grilled corn salad is an easy, versatile option that everyone will love. And if you do have summer barbecues on your mind, be sure to check out my Complete Guide to Vegan Grilling! Why you’ll enjoy this Grilled Corn Salad So easy, quick, and fuss-free! From start to finish, this grilled corn salad takes 25 to 30 minutes to make and requires just 10 ingredients you can get at any grocery store....
Firing up the grill is one of the best parts of the summer because it means it’s time for some new recipes! Try out some of my other grilling favorites like this shrimp, these vegetables or this delicious steak! Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe I am a huge fan of all things that are grilled because it means is warm outside and BBQ season is here! We love cooking on our grill not only because it’s easy clean up but we love switching up our food with the seasons....
So here’s the breakdown of this delicious sandwich… First is the turkey. Have a lot leftover from Thanksgiving? Not a problem! It’s perfect for this sandwich. You can also roast a smaller turkey breast any time of the year to use for this recipe. In a pinch, you can always grab some turkey slices from the deli, but it won’t be quite as good as having thick carved slices. Then we add some veg....
Vegan Banana Ice Cream Banana ice cream, also called nice cream, is my favorite healthy snack because it’s made with just 1 main ingredient–bananas! You can top it with anything you like, such as nuts, fruits, sprinkles, or chocolate chips, or pair it with my Strawberry Crisp or Grilled Peaches. For more frozen desserts, try my Pumpkin Ice Cream and Blueberry Frozen Yogurt. Why You’ll Love This Banana Nice Cream Recipe You know those bananas sitting on your counter?...
What are Gujarati Dudhi Muthiya? Along with a spicy breakfast, there’s nothing more satisfying than using up leftovers. This recipe for Gujarati Dudhi Muthiya hits both of those spots. They’re made using grated bottlegourd (doodhi/lauki), cold leftover rice, chickpea flour and a medley of subtle spices. The dumplings are then formed into log-shapes and gently steamed to lock in plenty of flavour and moisture. Once cooled, the cooked muthiya are quickly sautéed with sesame seeds and curry leaves to add that final dimension of flavour and a gorgeously crisp, golden texture....
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Hey guys! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron stopping in with a delicious dessert for you all to try! I’ve heard parts of the States are completely FROZEN right now, but it’s been crazy hot here. (I’m living in Australia right now.) We’ve even had some days well into the hundreds degrees. That’s probably not something you want to hear if you are currently in the negatives! But it’s my explanation for an ice cream treat....
Making your own seasonings just makes sense. These seasonings are my blogs favorites, Homemade Ranch, Fajita and Taco Seasonings. Everything but the Bagel Seasoning So you might be wondering why I would bother to make my own bagel seasoning when it is so easy to go pick up a jar at Trader Joe’s or even Costco. Well, it’s all about ratio control. This everything bagel seasoning recipe is pretty amazing as it is, but the wonderful thing about making it yourself, is you can adjust it to your liking....
Having this fish seasoning on hand and ready to go has saved me so many times. I love having ready-made spice blends in my pantry to help make dinner time a breeze. I just reach for my favorites like this seasoning when I’m making steak. But the two favorites that I reach for on taco night are my homemade taco or fajita seasonings. What Is All Purpose Fish Seasoning? I never knew I needed this homemade fish seasoning in my life until I used it to season my fish for the first time....
Homemade Sazon Recipe What do I make with Sazon? I always season my wings with it, I use it on my grilled chicken wings, in Mom’s Chicken and Rice, Sofrito Chicken Stew, Chicken and Lentil Soup and many more dishes! Tomorrow I will share one of my daughter’s favorite dishes with this spice. Sazon is like the magic spice blend in many of my Latin dishes. I often find this in the supermarket in small envelopes that you add to stews, beans, rice, etc....
Salmon is a simple and delicious meal that comes together quickly. Try this Brown Sugar Garlic Salmon, Baked Parmesan Garlic Herb Salmon in Foil or Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon for more quick and easy salmon recipes. Broiled Salmon I just needed a salmon to brighten my week and I couldn’t have gotten any brighter with this honey garlic dijon broiled salmon. These flavors came together and blended so well....
House Special Fried Rice Fried rice is one of my favorite foods! I love it so much and crave it frequently. If we order it at a Chinese restaurant, I usually get the house special fried rice made with beef, shrimp, pork and chicken. There’s never enough protein and vegetables to make it a main dish, so I set out to make it myself with a healthier twist. This quick stir-fry has 35 grams of protein per serving, plus the cauliflower adds a healthy dose of veggies....
I never used to cook lentils before I got an Instant Pot. The idea of soaking them overnight, draining them, and babysitting them on the stove felt too time-consuming. Instead, I just bought canned or boxed lentils at the store. But the Instant Pot makes it SO much easier to cook lentils, not to mention so much more flavorful. You can throw them in the Instant Pot with liquid, walk away, and come back to perfectly cooked lentils....
When you are in the middle of making The Best Buttermilk Pancakes, Homemade Cornbread or even a Red Velvet Cake, you can breathe easy. Buttermilk will always be there and handy! Easy Buttermilk Recipe How to make buttermilk is so simple and so easy, it’s a total game changer. We have all been there, you’re in the middle of a recipe and you realize you don’t have enough of an ingredient....
How To Make Soft Boiled Eggs There’s something truly indulgent about the perfect soft boiled egg. I love breaking them open to reveal a creamy, velvety yolk that’s just begging to be dipped into. It’s easier than you think, whether you’re adding them to your morning toast, serving as part of brunch, or using them to top your favorite grain bowl, here’s my go-to cooking method. Depending on how you like your yolk, I have a cooking range; 6 minutes for a runny yolk, 7 to 8 minutes if you like it a little more firm....
Homemade bread can be tricky to get right, but trust me- once you do, you won’t want it any other way. Here are a few more recipes to start you off on your (delicious) bread-making journey! Grandma’s perfect homemade bread, rye bread, and pumpernickel! Japanese Milk Bread Recipe (Hokkaido Milk Bread) Oh my word, you guys, have you tried Japanese milk bread? (Also known as shokupan.) It’s basically the fluffiest, pillowy cloud of pure joy disguised as a loaf of bread....
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops Grilled pork chops are a classic for any outdoor cookout or summer dinner. I love their rich, savory flavor, juicy texture, and how easy they are to prepare. Brining pork chops for 2 hours is an excellent method to enhance their flavor and juiciness, especially for lean cuts that can sometimes turn out dry. Serve them with your favorite summer side dish, like potato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad....
