If there was ever an easy weeknight meal which the whole family could eat, this would be it! Every time I make this, everyone eats without any complains! As a mom and the house cook, this is a BIG WIN!!I mean who could refuse a melty cheesy pasta!? Plus it saves a tonnes of time and effort! The chicken and pasta get cooked together! There is no draining or sauteing....
Learn how to make this make-ahead Cranberry Sauce in your Instant Pot with step by step method. { Video Tutorial included } 5 Ingredients Fresh Cranberry Sauce in Instant Pot I have been making this cranberry sauce on the stovetop all this while, but it does require a bit of babysitting. With the convenience of the pressure cooker, I have tried this cranberry sauce numerous times! I found the dump & start method really easy and works perfectly!...
Our 7 Ingredients Garlic Noodles is super quick & easy - Ready to the table in less than 30 minutes. If my 12 years old lad can make it perfectly, anyone can. Thanks to the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, it’s so so easy to make in One Pot! About this Garlic Noodles Recipe These Garlicky Noodles taste simply street style like - just how we like from the food trucks /cart vendor in Mumbai....
The Best Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes For creamy mashed potatoes, it is important to start with the right type of potato. For this recipe, I used Russet, but you could also use Yukon Gold potatoes or a combination of the two. Because of their high starch content, they mash well and result in creamy delicious mashed potatoes. My mom is the person who really made me fall in love with cooking....
To pressure cook artichokes in the Instant Pot (affiliate link) is much easier than cooking them the traditional way. They are steamed while absorbing the aromatics flavors and aroma for delicious artichokes. If you love artichokes, then make sure to also check out my Instant Pot artichoke and spinach dip, it’s my favorite! How to Buy Artichokes When buying artichokes always go for firm artichokes with compact layers and closed heads....
This recipe takes stuffed peppers to a whole new level! Imagine cutting through the bell pepper for the most flavorful stuffing oozing with cheese! Growing up, I hated cooked bell peppers. My Mom made them all the time, and I always ended up eating peanut butter and jam sandwiches on the days she cooked stuffed peppers. Now that I’m older (and wiser!), I finally started appreciating the flavors of healthy home-cooked dinner such as these Italian stuffed peppers....
We did a bit more than that of course, including regular visits to The Sniching Lady Whiskey Distillery, watching the stars under the clearest skies, laughing until we couldn’t breathe, and stuffing our faces with the best food. Top of the list of amazing foods we ate was this amazing Jalapeño Artichoke Dip. It was impossible to put down and made the best post hiking snack! Turns out it’s pretty simple to make at home and will become a party favorite....
Other Bite Sized Appetizers Sausage Stuffed JalapeñosDeviled EggsCrockpot Little Smokies These Jalapeños Poppers are the perfect game day food. You can even prepare them ahead of time and just pop the jalapeño poppers in the oven right in time for kick off. These are made with easy to find ingredients and I have step by step photos to show you how to cut your jalapeños so no one’s tongue gets set on fire....
The other day Eric and I were working side by side at the table, each on our own laptop. Valentine was sitting on Eric’s lap eating a muffin. And then she sneezed all over his keyboard. I’d like to tell you that I jumped up and started helping him right away, but instead I completely lost it and busted up laughing. The kind of insane, maniacal laughter that you can’t stop and have to hide in your hand for fear that your spouse will shoot ACTUAL daggers at you through his eyes....
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What can be more summery than mango and corn? And together, they are such a heady combination! This simple, Chunky Mango salsa will surely be a hit at any potluck or party! As someone who entertains often, I always look for make-ahead recipes that can be served cold. And this is exactly that! Make it the night before, stick it in the fridge, and let the flavors meld together. Or if you aren’t all about the planning( which I am not, on most days) chop everything up, put it in a nice bowl, add some chips and call it a party!...
Imagine biting into warm, crispy pita bread stuffed with juicy spiced ground meat. Sounds amazing right? Well, let me introduce you to Arayes – an amazing Middle Eastern meat-stuffed pita recipe! Arayes, (meaning ‘brides’) are pita bread stuffed with kafta meat mixture and then cooked until the bread is crispy and the meat is cooked through. They’re like the most delicious spiced meat-filled sandwiches! It’s a Levantine/Middle Eastern recipe that is popular in Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon....
I love bright and colorful salads on warm summer days. This salad is packed with crunchy red and yellow bell peppers, cooling cucumbers, bright cherry tomatoes, red onion for extra crunch and flavor, fresh herbs, and of course cooked chickpeas! My favorite part? Is the crumbled feta that goes on top, and of course, the simple salad dressing. You may have noticed that on Little Sunny Kitchen I share lots of Mediterranean inspired recipes, which means lots of cucumber tomato recipes, bell peppers, fresh herbs, and high-quality extra virgin olive oil....
These Milky Way Magic Bars have long been a very popular recipe here. They are the simplest of recipes, but are incredibly addictive. I love making them for friends and families around the holidays, but they are perfect for summer time backyard BBQs too! Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg...
In a world where we are always looking to make dinner time go faster and more smooth, quick dinners are so helpful. This dinner looks like you sweated away in the kitchen, but in reality only comes together in just 35 minutes with minimal prep. Your family will love this simple pork chop recipe. The creamy gravy is smooth, flavorful, and the perfect compliment to these tender pork chops....
This is my go-to rice dish, especially for the colder weather months. It’s been my staple since 2016 and I just recently updated the pictures and added a step-by-step video. Plain rice as a side can be, let’s say a little boring. This is where rice pilaf makes its grand entrance. What is the different between plain rice and rice pilaf? Read on… Rice is just white or brown rice boiled in water and served plain....
What is Mutabbal? Mutabbal is a very popular Middle Eastern dish that is made with roasted eggplants, garlic, tahini (sesame paste), lemon, and a pinch of salt! It’s a very simple recipe and it’s usually served as one of the starter dishes in the Arabic Mezza. I love this smooth dip so much and usually snack on it or have it for lunch with some freshly baked pita bread. This eggplant dip looks very similar to hummus....
There is a table of contents at the beginning of the book which divides it into categories, like main dishes, side dishes, desserts, etc. My favorite by far is the “Bread” section. This is what it says, verbatim: BREADS: Go to the bread aisle of the grocery store or day-old bread store. Pick out something that looks good, like garlic or French bread for Italian dishes, whole wheat or cracked wheat for toast and sandwiches, soft rolls for most everything else, though sourdough is also good....
The Old Town sections of the capital cities (Tallinn, Estonia; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Riga, Latvia–have you heard of ANY of these cities?? I hadn’t!! I get an F for geography guys). Anyway, ALL these cities had narrow cobblestone streets, red roofs, and buildings established in the 1300s around every corner. Like seriously, if feels like every random shop or restaurant has walls made of stone that were laid in 1478....
Sometimes all you need is comfort food, and is there anything more comforting than melty cheese. While there are many vehicles to get that melty cheese, I would have to argue that pairing it with a hamburger patty and carbs is top-notch. You will love how easy this delicious patty melt recipe comes together. Bread For Patty Melts Patty melts are traditionally made with rye bread for its distinct flavor and hearty texture....
