Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated brown sugar (or light-brown sugar, sifted) 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup popcorn kernels Preparation Combine sugar, salt, garam masala, and cayenne in a large serving bowl. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add popcorn, and cover. Cook, shaking pot frequently, until corn has finished popping....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish and sheet Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 wide lasagna noodles 1/2 butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 shallots, chopped 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves, plus 8 to 10 whole leaves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups ricotta (15 ounces) 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 4 pounds strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and cut into 1-inch pieces 5 cups granulated sugar (2 1/4 pounds) Preparation Put a small plate in the freezer. Place berries in a nonreactive 10-quart stockpot set over medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon, mix in 1/4 cup sugar with berries. Cook, stirring, until berries are juicy, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in a third of remaining sugar until dissolved. Repeat until all the sugar has been added and dissolved, about 7 minutes total....
Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (2 ounces) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Evenly spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Remove coconut. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, and evenly spread coconut into a rectangle, no larger than 8 by 9 inches, in the center of the sheet....
Shrimp fried rice can be made healthier at home and can also be made faster than the time it takes to order some take out! This whole entire recipe can be made in under 1o minutes with the help of some steamer rice bags. Since discovering the frozen brown rice at Trader Joe’s, it’s so easy to whip this meal up in no time. I have yet to find a decent steamer rice bag here that compares to the ones that Trader Joe’s has....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 4 strips (1 inch long) lemon zest, plus juice of 1 lemon 1 ripe white nectarine 4 pounds ripe white peaches, peeled, halved, pitted, and cut into large chunks Cold Prosecco or club soda (optional) Preparation Bring sugar, lemon zest, and 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook until a syrup forms, about 5 minutes. Reduce to a simmer....
I went a little fancy with the menu design this week. I went to school for Graphic Design but ended up being a blogger and sometimes being a blogger requires a little bit of Graphic Design skill and that worked out well. 🙂 When I plan my dinners for the week it will usually be whatever it is I’m craving, a blog post recipe that needs to be updated, or a new blog post....
Air Fryer Frozen Taquitos. Let me show you how to cook frozen taquitos in the air fryer. Using air fryer frozen chicken and cheese taquitos, they are crispy, lower in calories and perfect for a quick supper. You can use any brand of frozen taquitos or follow our homemade chicken taquitos and make ahead for later. Frozen Taquitos In Air Fryer When you think of frozen taquitos in the air fryer you are probably thinking about grabbing some Delimex taquitos or some El Monterey taquitos and cooking them from frozen in the air fryer....
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl. How to make a delicious yet simple strawberry banana smoothie bowl with your blender. A wonderful healthy quick breakfast that is easy to adapt based on your favourite ingredients. This must be the easiest ever strawberry banana smoothie bowl recipe. Easy to make in the morning when you are in a rush and so easy the kids can watch and make theirs. What I love most about making a strawberry banana smoothie bowl is that it is easy to adapt so that you can make it paleo, whole30, vegan, low fat or even just with prepped smoothie bags....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 5 cups wild or cultivated blueberries Preparation Streusel: In a medium bowl, mix together cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, and flour....
Ingredients 3 cups Bluberries 1 cup Sugar 2 tablespoons Lemon rind grated 1/3 cup Butter (soft) 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla 2 cups Flour 1 tablespoon baking Powder 1/3 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Milk (any: dairy, almond,cashew, coconut) 1 tablespoon Butter-for greased pan Preparation 350 oven Medium cake pan 8-9 inches square or round Coat blueberries with 1/4 c sugar and toss with grated lemon rind Pour blueberries into bottom of well buttered pan...
Ingredients 2 pieces Burger Buns 4 pieces Patties 12 pieces Bacons 2 pieces Tomato (sliced) 1/2 cup Black Peppersauce or any sauce 1/2 cup Lettuce 4 slices Cheese 2 pieces Eggs 1/4 cup Mayo Preparation Fry patties, bacon and eggs. Slice and toast the buns. Arrange the patties into the bun, Black Peppersauce or any sauce ,lettuce, bacon, mayo, sliced tomato, cheese, lettuce, black peppersauce again, egg then cover with bun....
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules Preparation Heat butter and sugar in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream and coffee granules. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let cool slightly, stirring frequently. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup packed grated carrots (from about 2 carrots) 1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature...
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 tablespoon butter 4 sprigs thyme 1/2 cup water Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, combine carrots, butter, thyme, water; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Bring to a boil over high and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and carrots are tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Related Video
Ingredients 1 cup grated yellow cheddar (4 ounces) 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss cheddar with flour, paprika, teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Drop by tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets (6 per sheet); flatten into 3-inch rounds. Bake until golden and bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes. With a thin metal spatula, transfer crisps to a serving plate to cool....
Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (preferably 70 percent cacao) 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, softened Preparation Bring cream to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour cream over chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes. Add butter, then whisk mixture until smooth. Let cool, stirring often. Use immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 4 medium Idaho potatoes, (about 4 pounds), peeled, cubed, and rinsed 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 medium black summer truffle, (about 1/2 ounce) 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ounce prepared truffle butter 1 cup chopped leeks, (2 leeks) white and pale green sections only 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 tablespoon chopped chives Preparation Fill a medium saucepan with potatoes, add water to cover; add salt....
Air fryer roasted chickpeas make a great crunchy and low point snack for Weight Watchers. Chickpeas are zero points and you can season them up however you like! Oven instructions, as well as air fryer instructions, are written below. I’ve been considering changing this blog up a bit. I’ll still post Weight Watcher recipes but other diet recipes as well. Such as vegetarian, vegan, low carb, keto, etc.. I kind of do that already but more of it....
Frozen Bao Buns In Air Fryer. How to cook your favourite Itsu bao buns in the air fryer from frozen in just a few short minutes. You will love how easy it (and tasty too) plus it works well with any bao bun fillings. Frozen Bao Buns Whilst I love our air fryer frozen dumplings recipe, I am always looking for even more Chinese frozen dumplings to try in the air fryer....
