Whenever I whip up Chinese food for dinner, it’s the cream cheese wontons I look forward to the most. I love the sweet and sour chicken, the fried rice, and the vegetable lo mein I usually put together for my Chinese dinner spread, but the cream cheese wontons are my favorites by far. Have you …
Eating salmon without the skin is definitely a healthier option, as it cuts out some of the fat content. It changes the texture a little, and it can be tricky to cook salmon without skin. That’s because the fish can burn a little easier, and it cooks faster, so I’ll show you how to cook …
Monkfish is a really tender kind of seafood that falls apart easily when it’s well cooked. It’s a great addition to pasta, salad, sandwiches, or just on its own as the main dish for your meal. What I like about trying to cook monkfish is that it’s pretty easy fish to prepare. It’s also not …
Vermicelli are long, thin pasta noodles similar to spaghetti or angel hair pasta. There are different sizes of vermicelli as well, with some thicker and some thinner. And most people may be familiar with the vermicelli that looks a lot like long, thin rice. No matter which kind you are using, I’ll show you how …
Summertime can be extra excruciating. Dripping sweat, hot weather, and humidity are my least favorite things to happen within a year. One thing I am excited though about the summers is the fruits and snacks that thrive during this time of the year! And what else should you be looking for to quench the hot …
You could pay plenty of money for a honey glazed ham in the grocery or you can learn how to make it yourself. The honey glaze takes an already sweet type of meat and makes it even sweeter and tastier. I’m going to share with you a method for how to make honey glazed ham …
What are porcupine meatballs? They are similar to regular meatballs, except that they are made with rice as well as traditional meatball ingredients. When the porcupine meatballs are cooked, sometimes the rice grains can stick out of the meatballs, making them look kind of like spines on a porcupine. You don’t have to worry about …
Grape salad, if you’ve never had it, may sound a little suspicious. If you’re thinking it means putting grapes on top of lettuce and tomatoes, you have the wrong idea about this dish. It’s a really tasty dessert dish that makes for a good snack, and it’s not your typical veggie salad. What Is Grape …
If you like churros and cheesecake, and then the churro cheesecake is a match made in heaven for you. It combines two of my favorite foods, and I want to show you how you can make it at home, creating a dessert with a little bit of a Latino flair to it. The crispy cinnamon …
If you’re the kind of person who likes their chicken to be juicy and tender and rich in flavor, then cream of mushroom chicken is for you. This is a pretty simple dish to make, but you’ll be amazed at how much flavor is packed into it. It’s a great dish to serve for dinner, …
If you take piece of steak and marinate it for hours in spices and seasonings and then broil it in the oven, you end up with a London broil. I’ll show you how to make this really tender and juicy meat dish at home. It may take some time for marination and broiling, but the …
It’s pasta time! How often have you gone out to the restaurant with kids tagging along, and they only want one thing every time? You may be in a restaurant in New York, Italy, or France with hundreds of items to choose from on the menu. Yet, when asked what they want to order, you …
Asparagus is hands down the ultimate treat when it comes to vegetables. It’s delicious, it’s versatile, and it’s a nutritious addition to your diet! Asparagus is a highly nutritious vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw. The most popular method is cooking because of its tough texture. Steamed, simmered, roasted, battered, grilled, sautéed, or …
I like to think of manicotti as a cousin to lasagna. It’s one of my favorite pasta dishes, and it’s pretty easy to make. I’ll show you how to make manicotti at home for yourself. That way, you can make this delicious comfort food whenever you like. What Is Manicotti? Manicotti can refer to either …
Pâté, like caviar, is a dish people often associate with affluence. It’s one of those elegant-sounding French hors d’oeuvres that is a staple in most artsy charcuteries. Though quite popular, many people are clueless about what Pâté is. So, what is a Pâté made of? How do you make a Pâté? How long does Pâté …
If you have some leftover Bolognese sauce, you may not be sure what to do with it. I want to share with you a few recipes and ideas that will help you take that leftover sauce and make good use of it. When you put time into making really good food, you should get the …
That lovely pinkish sauce that’s served in Asian restaurants and poured on rice or shrimp is known by a few names. It’s called yum yum sauce or shrimp sauce, and it’s something you may have difficulty finding in the grocery. A lot of stores won’t even carry it, but the good news is you can …
Did you know that you don’t need to cook uncured ham? Unless there’s some warning label telling you otherwise on the ham, uncured ham is usually cooked all the way through. If you are freezing ham for then we have a guide for freezing cooked and uncooked ham. Uncured meat of any kind tends to …
Who doesn’t love chicken? I love whipping myself various kinds of chicken dishes at home to serve to family and guests. Not only is chicken widely loved, but it is also very accessible and simple to plan as well. Dark meat has long been enjoyed as a substitute for white meat. Dark meat’s richer flavor …
Chowders are simple, easy-to-make warming bowls of soup perfect for cold weather. My love for this comfort food began when my friend called me and told me she was enjoying a hearty bowl of fish chowder. I got intrigued since I haven’t tried it yet. She told me to come over, and her Canadian grandmother …
A proper steak marinade takes some work, but it can really enhance the flavor and make for an incredible dish. I want to show you how to marinade steak the right way, giving you step by step instructions, and I also want to show you a recipe you can use to marinade steak. How to …
What makes a better party side than crispy fried jalapeno poppers filled with cream cheese? The answer is- nothing! These delectable treats are often bite size or just a little bigger and make a great side when you are having finger foods. They go well with appetizers and help add some spicy flavor to the …
There’s a whole variety that I adore when it comes to bread. Be it plain bread, stuffed bread, or baked or fried bread, bread is a go-to food for me when I don’t feel like eating a full meal yet want that shot of carbohydrates injected into my body. Dare I say I consider bread …
Corn is one of the staple treats during the warm summertime. It is a great and effortless BBQ side dish, and it goes great with hamburgers, ribs, salmon, and beans too! It is the most reasonable and budget-friendly choice of summer vegetable that is best prepared on the grill. How to Grill Corn There are …
I’ve been going out a few times for that fancy dinner, and I’ve found steaks to be as interesting as they are delicious. I have learned that there are various kinds of steaks like the T-bone, ribeye, flank steak, and tri-tip, depending on where the cut of meat is taken from. In particular, tri-tip is …
Who can resist that sweet and salty, tangy and spicy with umami flavor combination? BBQ is one of the most common ways of cooking meat. While this process is commonly confused with grilling, BBQ is a process of cooking meat where heat is circulating your meat with the lid closed. Meanwhile, grilling is cooking meat …
Some people find oxtail pretty hard to cook with, but when appropriately prepared, oxtail is a great meat cut, especially when soups and stews. Oxtail is pretty hard to work with, even from the preparation stage, which needs a lot of skill to skin and butcher, and it’s no wonder why it’s one of the …
Adding dips is a great way to perk up your snacks. It adds contrast, brings texture, and enhances the flavor of your snacks. Simply put – dipping is just so much more fun. Some of the best and most famous chip and dip combos are onion dip with potato chips, spicy hummus with pretzel chips, …
Which came first: the chicken or the egg? From the chicken came everyone’s favorite: the fried chicken. You could also add its roasted variants and include the different chicken dishes coming from various parts of the world. Meanwhile, you could also make a wide array of food from the different methods of cooking eggs! Do …
Many things remind me of my memorable childhood days. One of those is popcorn—kettle corn, to be exact. It just takes me back to the days when I would go with my parents to the local fiesta fair—try the carnival rides (particularly the carousel and Ferris wheel), challenge and win the prizes from the different …
Oh, I love pickles. Not only do I love having them on my table, but I also love making them. It’s an easy-to-make, flexible, sour, and savory side dish that I love serving as a snack, pizza topping, or burger stuffing. I’ve been adding pickles to my burgers and pizzas if I want that extra …
Outdoor family gatherings always call for a celebration quite no other—from fishing trips at the lakehouse amidst a cloudy day, to a funky poolside party underneath the searing sun, or a jazzy dinner on a terrace with the moon and stars sparkling up above the sky. No matter what the setting is, only a few …
The mention of the word “Oreos” drives my taste buds into a frenzy. Oreos are one of my favorite go-to snacks to bring along during car rides and travels. Dare I say the combination of the classic cream-filling between chocolate biscuits is a blessing on Earth. However, sometimes, Oreos aren’t just meant to be eaten …
I can still remember my last trip to the English countryside. Whenever I reminisce about that special trip, I can never forget the zesty yet chilly air of the English countryside—the gray nimbus clouds hovering in the sky, the oscillating whooshing of the Atlantic wind, the silent thrashing of grass blades dancing, and the scattered …
The delicious Maine lobster is known for rich large meat portions. A lot of that meat comes from the massive claws, and this lobster is found along the northern coast of the United States. Since these lobsters hang out in Maine’s cool waters, the meat is very tender and sweet, especially when you compare it …
Using the air fryer to cook chicken thighs is a bit different from baking them in the oven. You won’t need to marinate them at all, and it requires so little effort that you will want to make chicken thighs in air fryer every time. What’s great about learning how to cook chicken thighs in …
Most people know puffed rice as a breakfast cereal, but it’s a common snack in many Asian countries. You can mix it with spices, seasonings, and a variety of foods to make a complex dish, or you can serve it up as a breakfast cereal. What Is Puffed Rice? It’s also called popped rice, and …
Yams are a great alternative to potatoes, as they taste sweeter but offer lots of nutrients. They have a distinctive orange color and can be used in a lot of same recipes as potatoes. Let me show you how to cook yams in a few different ways so you can more easily incorporate them into …
To add flavour and depth to curries and other Indian dishes, make masala sauce. The secret to this rich sauce is to cook onions slowly until they turn dark brown. Masala sauce is also great on pan-fried prawns and vegetables. Ginger garlic paste and oil are also essential. Prepare a paste and store it in …
Haddock is a really light whitefish that’s pretty easy to work with. It makes a great main course, if you cook haddock with plenty of seasoning, and I’ll share with you a few ways how to cook haddock and use it in your meals. One of the things I love about this fish is that …
If you’re cooking up a Thanksgiving feast or even a simple dish of mashed potatoes, gravy can add a lot to the meal. It enhances the dish and can turn it dry, tasteless food into something sensation. Using giblets for gravy makes it really flavorful, and I’m going to share with you how to cook …
If you’re wondering how to make marinated tomatoes, keep reading! Just follow the recipe below, and your tomatoes will be marinated in no time! Marinated tomatoes make a great side dish for meat meals but are also a delicious, healthy snack to keep in the fridge. Check out how i make the best marinated tomatoes. …
Have you heard of sous vide chicken before? The phrase simply means that the chicken was prepared under a vacuum. The food, whether it’s chicken or something else, has been vacuum sealed, and then it would be cooked at just the right temperature in a bath of water. What this does is keep the food …
Chicken sausage is slightly leaner and healthier than pork sausage, and it cooks up quickly and easily. That’s why it’s a great breakfast meat, because it can be cooked fast in the morning when you may not have much time to put something together. It will provide you with the protein you need to get …
Your first thought when it comes to seaweed may be that it’s disgusting and you don’t want anywhere near you, but hear me out about seaweed salad. This is a nutritious dish, so it has that going for it, but on top of that it can be quite tasty when made well. Seaweed salad is …
Lotus root is a plant stand that can grow up to four feet long. It has beautiful flowers that are used in various cultures for all sorts of things, even as a medicine within Chinese culture. A powder made from drying and grinding the roots and is boiled with water to make a thick paste. …
Sweet potato pancakes take the original pancake formula and give you something different but still delicious. I like to use fresh sweet potatoes when I make mine, but you can use pureed or canned sweet potatoes as well. All of these work really well to make a lovely stack of pancakes that’s perfect with a …
Pizza doesn’t have to be loaded with meat to taste delicious. Some of my favorite pizzas are completely vegan, and when you make it at home, you can choose your own toppings and make up the crust for yourself. If you’ve never made pizza before, it’s not something you ought to be intimidated by. I’ll …
Navy bean soup is one of those dishes that is both comforting and nutritious. It used to be served regularly on navy ships, which is where its name comes from. The soup is chock full of flavorful ingredients to make it complex and so yummy. You can make it with or without ham, and then …
The sauce harissa comes from North Africa and is made from a few ingredients to create a bright red, spicy paste. It’s an excellent condiment for spicing up your dishes, as a dip or garnish. What is harissa? I would describe it as a citrusy, garlicky, spicy sauce made with olive oil and a few …