Bang bang shrimp is typically served as an appetiser, but I’m here today to show it can be the main event! This dish originates across the pond, so I’m respecting the original name of ‘shrimp’. But for my fellow Brits, we are most certainly using prawns! I’ll probably use them interchangeably throughout the post, but they both mean the same thing 😅 Follow me… Bang Bang Sauce The sauce honestly couldn’t be any easier if it tried....
Chicken Salad Ingredients & Substitutions This section explains what goes in chicken salad, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Cooked Chicken – I use Instant Pot shredded chicken most often for this recipe. If you don’t have time to make it, take a shortcut by using ready-made rotisserie chicken from the store, or shred any leftover baked chicken breasts or poached chicken you have on hand....
(everybody now!) pizza at suppertime! When pizza’s on a.. Except I’m going to go ahead and assume that if you’ve happened upon my blog, you’re probably not one to scarf down a box of Bagel Bites for dinner. Or breakfast. Or ever. But when it comes to a fruity, tender whole wheat pizza topped with salted pistachios and blackberry jam, you’re probably more of a believer. Am I right? Am I totally off the mark?...
What Is Broccoli Rabe? Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a green cruciferous vegetable with leafy tops, small broccoli-like florets, and stems. It has a slightly bitter flavor and is popular in Italian cooking. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for this sautéed broccoli rabe recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Broccoli Rabe – This veggie is in season in the early spring, fall, and early winter, but you can find it others times of year, too....
Welcome to Thanksgiving week. The big day is almost upon us, and I for one am pretty psyched about it this year. It’s been a crazy year, and I’m so looking forward to some down time over the holidays. Thanksgiving week is usually about when I start going into end-of-year wind down/party time mode. And the three days leading up to Thanksgiving I have trouble focusing on much other than food....
I’ve made a lot of brownies in my life. As a serious chocoholic, I grew up baking batch after batch of brownies. I never bothered with blondies until adulthood. Why would I? They’re like brownies without chocolate, right? Could they really be any good? Well, I’m here to tell you that blondies are awesome! Blondies can totally hold their own. Whereas brownies are all about the chocolate, blondies are about buttery brown sugar flavor and melt-in your mouth texture....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for stir fried cabbage, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Cabbage Stir Fry: Cabbage – Obviously the star of a cabbage stir fry! You’ll need about 8-10 cups of chopped or shredded cabbage, which is about one medium head. You can also take a shortcut and use packaged coleslaw mix, like I do for my egg roll in a bowl recipe....
Just when you thought cheese couldn’t get any better, today we’re crusting it in Doritos and deep frying it. Because, well, that’s what we do on this blog 😋 Follow me… What kind of Cheese to use? I recommend using mozzarella. More specifically, ‘mozzarella cucina’ which is a low-moisture cuboid-shaped mozzarella. Not only is it great for slicing into triangles, but the low moisture also ensures the coating crisps up nicely....
I of course use the term ‘bruschetta’ here fairly loosely, but its inspiration is flowing through this recipe nevertheless. Follow me… Bruschetta Topping You could eat this type of thing straight out of the bowl. Better still, you only need a handful of ingredients: Bruschetta Topping Ingredients Tomatoes – As good quality and as fresh as possible! They are the star of the show after all. Basil – Must be fresh, don’t use dried basil....
What Makes This Recipe So Good It’s a complete meal in one! High in both protein and fat, these keto stuffed peppers have everything you need to feel full and satisfied.It’s surprisingly quick and easy to make! Start by making the filling, then stuffing the peppers before transferring them into the oven. This speedy recipe requires very little effort, and is utterly foolproof!It’s a total family favorite! Even carb-lovers go crazy for this keto meal....
Meatball Pasta Bake You guys, prepare yourselves for THE biggest food coma, because this pasta bake means business. Juicy homemade meatballs buried in a rich tomato sauce, baked with gooey cheese on top. After trying this meatball pasta bake you’ll never have to wonder ‘what to serve with meatballs for dinner?’ ever again! Here’s why you’re going to LOVE it: Homemade Meatballs – Here I’ll show exactly how to easily get soft and juicy homemade meatballs....
It wasn’t until years and years later that I was perusing Ree Drummon’s Pioneer Woman blog that I came across my conversion. This bowl of chicken and dumplings looked rich and hearty, with large, puffy dumplings that mimicked matzoh balls, my favorite. I knew I had to try it, and by God, I’m so glad I did. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This dish is a one-pot wonder: hearty, comforting, yet complex and rich....
Nutty Brown rice, Chicken and array of vegetables, this Brown Rice Recipe is loaded with all good stuff and tastes delicious too. This recipe is coming to you just at the right time of the year. After all that sugar and butter-loaded stuff during the holiday season, We all need something light. healthy and nutritious. This recipe just fits the bill. Have I told you how much I love rice?...
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for easy chicken stir fry with broccoli, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Stir Fry Sauce: Oyster Sauce – A small amount delivers big umami flavor. Almost every variety has added sugar and many are not gluten free, so if you’re looking for a cleaner option, my sugar-free teriyaki sauce would make a fine substitute....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my chicken lettuce wrap recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Almost all the healthy recipes on my site use fewer than 10 ingredients, but every now and then, I bend the rules for a fabulous dish. These Asian chicken lettuce wraps include a few extras to nail those perfect flavors. But don’t worry, they’re all everyday items you can find in one grocery trip....
Does Chicken Pasta Salad sound like summer to you? It has grilled chicken, your favorite pasta, fresh crunchy vegetables, and tangy lemon herb dressing with Mediterranean flavors. You need this salad all through the summer. Grilled Chicken instead of some boring flavorless cooked chicken makes this Pasta salad so good. This summer essential salad is one of our favorites. One of the few things I love about summer is you can have chilled stuff right out of the fridge....
Why This Recipe Is So Good This chicken piccata is rich with a buttery, lemony sauce, seasoned with salty capers and garlic. This chicken piccata is so easy to switch up to fit whatever dietary needs you may have — paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free, or low carb. How To Make It Chef’s Tips To butterfly a chicken breast, place your hand on top of a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Slice horizontally into the breast, dividing it in half, cutting until about a half-inch from the opposite side....
Another vegetarian recipe, look at me go! It was only the other day I posted my Veggie Pasta Bake and now this. Rest assured meat is coming, but let’s celebrate #meatlessmonday even though it’s not Monday shall we 🙂 I’d been meaning to explore the world of vegan curries for a while, just for the pure reason they really do intrigue me. I am rather narrow minded when it comes to curries and can’t imagine not having meat in one....
Omelettes are great for literally any occasion. Brunch? Omelette. Post gym snack? Omelette. Don’t have the energy or will power to cook anything remotely challenging? Omelette. Granted the mighty omelette can get slightly repetitive, so here I’ll show you a really simple way to spruce it up! Follow me… The Ultimate Omelette How do you spice up an omelette? In short – add bacon, cheese and chilli. The thing that’s so great about this combo is that they not only go amazingly as a trio, but together and individually go hand in hand with egg too....
What Makes Rice and Chocolate the Ideal Combination? The delicate and adaptable qualities of rice are wonderfully complemented by the smooth and rich flavor profile of chocolate. A pleasing balance is achieved when the robust, comforting qualities of rice are combined with the creamy sweetness that chocolate has to offer. The distinct flavors and textures of rice and chocolate combine to provide a mouthwatering symphony of flavors. Before we dive into some rice and chocolate combinations, let’s take a look at another magical pairing of nuts and chocolate....
