When our Chinese friends are cooking, I go into spectator mode. Many of their Asian recipes are new to me and a little intimidating! However, after always asking them to make their delicious Chinese Lo Mein Noodles Recipe, they finally encouraged me to make it...
Today's recipe is inspired by a nut butter that I'd heard about and had to try from Manna Organics. Oh my goodness. It's amazing! Seriously addicting. When I found myself going back to the jar for the second, third and fourth time, I decided I...
I first fell in love with graham cracker crusts as a kid. My Mom let me buy a paperback cookbook from a scholastic book sale at school, a rare occasion! I treasured that book and made everything in it, but my favorite was an ice...
These deliciously sweet and salty protein bites are on current rotation in my kitchen. Long-term rotation actually. Why? Super healthy, delicious, crave control! Need I say more? Protein Snack Idea Each protein ball is loaded with ALL the good stuff but quick and easy to make because...
I have been ginger cookie obsessed this season! This is a late-breaking life situation; I didn't grow up with ginger cookies of any kind but was inspired by a store-bought variety in recent years. As a result, now I can't stop. I've been making and tweaking...
Happy Holidays! Today I am sharing a most delightful confection; Suzi’s Toffee Popcorn with Chocolate Drizzle recipe. Stick around because you are going to love it. Maybe too much. Suzi was my next-door neighbor for 15 years. They were the cherished years as our children were...
Today's recipe is not only flavor-FULL but it gets extra credit for nutrition too! It is bone broth disguised as authentic Chinese Dumpling Soup in an instant pot. Fast, healthy, and delicious! Awesome right? This is another wonderful recipe courtesy of our Chinese friend, Yulin (James). He...
To mark the end of the summer and the beauty of the harvest moon, let us celebrate with Jenny's everyday salad recipe because this salad is still blooming in full color! Though it is technically fall, I'm still holding on to summertime with both hands. Here...
As the temps dip here in Minnesota, I am reminded of this timeless recipe that everyone needs in their kitchen repertoire. Homemade Basil Pesto is a perennial favorite and if you make enough you can keep on enjoying it all winter long. I tend to forget...
Hey friends! I am back today with yet another delicious Asian-inspired recipe from our international friend Zhengzheng Ren (Dave), from Shanghai. Easy, Chinese style sauteed shrimp is fast, delicious, and one of my absolute favorites. First and foremost, this dish is super flavorful and tasty. Chinese...