Get ready for another perfect Chinese food takeout copycat recipe! My Moo Goo Gai Pan is just as good (if not better) than anything you can order, and super simple to make in just one pot! You’ll also love to make homemade General Tso’s Chicken, Cream Cheese Rangoons, and Egg Drop Soup. What is Moo Goo Gai Pan? When ordering at a Chinese restaurant, Moo Goo Gai Pan generally means a stir-fried dish of chicken and mushrooms....
Nashville Hot Chicken Although I’ve never been to Nashville, hot chicken is one of my favorite things to eat and make at home. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and breaded to create a crispy shaggy crust, then basted with Nashville hot sauce for fiery but sweet heat and delicious flavor. Nashville hot chicken originated at Prince’s hot chicken (in Nashville), and what’s so special about it is the hot sauce or paste that they make with cayenne peppers....
When the weather began to get brisk, my mom always used to whip up her favorite clam chowder recipe. Although we loved it as a dinner option, it was also our go-to soup when we were feeling under the weather. Of course, we were all fans of seafood, especially deliciously sweet clams. Clam Chowder is an American cuisine that uses chopped clams. In addition to clams, this recipe includes bacon, potatoes, onions, and carrots for a hearty, nutritious meal the whole family will love....
You only need six ingredients to make this pie, so if baking scares you, grab this recipe and run to your kitchen. Then branch out and make a Baileys Poke Cake and obviously Baileys Fudge . . . honestly, I’m a little offended you haven’t made them already. Just kidding, we’re still friends. Wanna cheers with a Bailey’s Martini? Over the weekend I spent three hours selling Girl Scout cookies with my middle kiddo in a grocery store....
After much to-do (read: chasing) he eventually came running back to our circle…munching on something. I went to investigate and found an enormous Costco-size bag of popcorn tucked in the corner of his closet. What even?? Who does this kid think he is sequestering midnight snacks?? Then I tasted it and realized how stale it was. Not only is he a sneaky sneak thief, apparently he’s been at it for a while....
Gravy For Mashed Potatoes If you want to serve gravy with these creamy slow cooker mashed potatoes, you will love this homemade Turkey Gravy. If you’ve never made gravy from scratch, it is easy to make with drippings from a roasted turkey. We also have instructions for how to make it without first roasting a turkey. By making the whole dish right in your crockpot, it makes it such a simple recipe and it saves you stovetop space....
These festive summer Jello shots are a must for your next pool party or outdoor gathering! With spiked blue jello in individual cups, these Jello shots with vodka feature adorable gummy bears floating in peach ring inner tubes. Making party shots? Be sure to take a look at my recipe for Chocolate Pudding Shots too! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients In Jello Shots Here’s what you need to make these blue gummy bear jello shots: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....
For a three-pound cut of meat, which easily feeds our family of five, we only pay about $10. That is a great value for a dinner that works perfectly as a weeknight meal, a holiday main dish, or for entertaining! Here is a brief overview of how to make an oven-roasted pork loin. For the full measurements and cooking time, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post....
Last week we took a little road trip, and after we got started on the highway, Eric lamented that he had forgotten to bring nail clippers. Oh, no problem, I said, I brought a nail file. You would have thought I had offered him a chainsaw. “A nail file? I’m not going to FILE MY NAILS. It would take hours. No, never.” “Hours?? You’ve seriously never filed your nails? It takes like 10 minutes max....
Do you ever write random notes to yourself on your phone that you can’t interpret later? I’ve heard of people doing this when they wake up in the middle of the night, but I don’t even have the excuse of a sleepy stupor to explain the weird things I find in my notes sometimes. Like this one: Cut Truman’s hair. Bath Wrap presents. Sometimes I wipe my hands in my socks....
Here’s me, trying to create a healthy dessert recipe: Paleo-leaning sister gives me the idea for 2-ingredient vegan frosting back in the fall. (Solidified coconut milk + dairy-free chocolate.) Sit on the idea for months. Finally break down and throw a can of coconut milk in my fridge. Forget about it for 2 weeks. Finally remember, then melt it together with some chocolate. Forget that the chocolate is supposed to be vegan....
Cooking with Shrimp I love cooking with shrimp because it cooks so fast and it is such a great low-fat source of protein. However, because it cooks so fast you need to be a little careful. Shrimp goes from fantastic to terrible if it is cooked too long. This delicious corn and shrimp chowder answers both of these questions in the most belly-warming way. We swap the bacon for some butter, and we toss some raw shrimp in at the end....
Also known as pasta e lenticchie alla Siciliana (now that’s an Italian mouthful) or Sicilian-style lentil pasta, this perfect winter warmer is originally a peasant dish that can be served as a perfect main dish (or as a side dish) with your favorite protein. The sauce can be prepared 1 of 2 ways: You can make it either soupy or saucy (per the recipe) or allow most of the liquid to reduce, for a thicker texture that coats the pasta....
I’m excited to be working with Knorr® to bring you this great easy dinner. As much as I like cooking from scratch, there are so many weeknights – especially during the busy school year – that isn’t practical. On nights like that, it is so great for Nathan and me to have meals with short cuts. For our family, its a much better solution than ordering take out. This Skillet Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is the perfect delicious example....
The weather is getting colder and I’ve been making lots of soups, casseroles, and pasta bakes. We love pasta bakes in our family, they’re comforting, filling and delicious. Pasta bakes can also be super convenient as they can be prepared one day ahead, to be cooked in the oven on the next day. This makes life so easy, especially at days when I have work to do and my family are coming over in the evening....
Christmas is all about baking tasty Christmas cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, and of course, making homemade candy! Every year, we bake at least 30 types of cookies and other baked goods in just a few days. It’s a family tradition that we love and cherish. These Snowman cupcakes have been on rotation in the Christmas Dessert list for years! They’re so cute, and the kids love decorating them. If you’re looking for more easy Christmas treats to make this year, try my old-fashioned Christmas pinwheel cookies, Italian wedding cookies, easy spiced rum cookies, chocolate peppermint cookies, and these super cute Rolo pretzel reindeer....
This is a pumpkin cookie recipe that you all have really enjoyed, so I thought I would add a video to it and update the photos. The post was written in September 2015 and the photos were just updated August 2017. This week marked the five year anniversary of Elliot’s death. What is so weird/tricky/frustrating/maddening about grief is that you don’t really know how or when it will strike. Four years ago, when we should have been celebrating Elliot’s first birthday, everyone was bracing for us to struggle through September 9th, the first anniversary of his death....
Make Strawbery Mango Margaritas on the Rocks To make a strawberry mango margarita on the rocks, use fresh mango and strawberries instead of frozen. Blend the ingredients together and serve over ice. For a smoother cocktail, blend the sweet and sour mix and the fruit and then strain it. Add the mix to the other ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well, and serve over ice. That simple recipe has become the foundation for all of my other margaritas, including this great Strawberry Mango Margaritas....
Today I opened the cabinet where the Nutella is stashed, grabbed a too-big spoonful, shoved it in my mouth, then accidentally smacked my forehead into the corner of the still-open cabinet door. HARD. First bake your cake. Then smash it up. Heat up the cream and butter and pour the chocolate over when it’s hot. Smoosh it all into a springform pan, like so. Firm it up in the freezer and there you go!...
These delicious Swedish Meatballs take their base formula from my grandmother’s Italian Meatball recipe. From there they get all the flavors of a great Swedish Meatball recipe. Traditionally, Swedish Meatballs are served with lingonberry preserves. Americans have spun this recipe into a dish served with a thick and rich sour cream based gravy. That is the version you are getting here, and it is nothing short of delicious and comforting....
