Tender, crispy, battered chicken smothered in a deliciously fresh, sweet and tangy orange sauce. This Chinese Orange Chicken rivals your favorite takeout!Tender, chewy, crispy, citrusy, sweet, tangy and spicy all in one!Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish of chopped, … Continue reading →
Sweet Pepper & Onion Relish {Copycat Recipe}
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group for sponsoring this post.This Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish is my copycat version of Harry & David's popular treat. It's delightful mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken.And it … Continue reading →
Homemade Sweet Pickle Relish
Nothing fancy, just a humble homemade sweet pickle relish. But it's downright good. In fact, it's the best I've ever had. It adds a wonderful dimension to your sandwiches, hot dogs, pasta and potato salads. So easy to make with instructions for canning so you can enjoy … Continue reading →
Pakistani Chickpea & Pistachio Fudge (Besan Ki Barfi)
Besan Ki what?? The name, yes the name. And it's precisely the name that drew my attention to it in the first place and intrigued me enough to give this traditional Pakistani treat a try. If you had come across a sweet called "barfi", wouldn't you have wanted to try it … Continue reading →
Killer Peanut Butter Cake
Two things: 1) I need more food props, and 2) to quote my husband, "Every time you use the white table cloth and that plant it looks like something out of a 1970's cookbook." (Thanks, Todd. Love you, too.)Combine points one and two: No more 70's food pics. Need. … Continue reading →
Coco-Ma-Nana Smoothies
The words "sun", "March", and "Washington" aren't terribly synonymous and all that beautiful sunshine we had this weekend was getting me in a tropical mood. So I pulled out my blender and enjoyed a yummy smoothie with my family. A coconut, mango, banana … Continue reading →
Caramel Orange Buttermilk Syrup
My mom makes some of the best pancake/waffle syrups there are. We have several favorites of hers, two of which are her vanilla buttermilk and orange syrups. My husband Todd made some pancakes (yep, those are his gorgeous fluffy pancakes in the picture) and while he did … Continue reading →
Barbecued Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwiches
Sundays are the perfect day to pull out the slow-cooker. At least in my family. After attending church for 3 hours it's so nice to come home to a ready-made meal. To open the front door, walk in, and be greeted by the aroma of something succulent cooking in the kitchen, … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Banana Buttermilk Nutella/Truffle Muffins
If you want really good banana baked goods, whether muffins, cupcakes or bread, overcoming any squeamishness towards overripe bananas is a must. That is the key to the flavor. And when I say overripe, I mean over-ripe. Like black overripe. Like … Continue reading →
Sweet n’ Tangy Barbecued Chicken
Who doesn’t enjoy sticky, gooey, finger-lickin’ barbecued chicken? The aroma of this Sweet n’ Tangy Barbecued Chicken will waft through the air as it's cooking and inform your neighbors that “Dinner’s Ready!” Just be sure to make extra for the unexpected guests.Nothing … Continue reading →
Butterscotch Coconut Cookies
You’re sure to love these buttery cookies made with butterscotch chips and sweet flaky coconut. Sit back, relax, and enjoy them with a glass of milk. You deserve it. … Continue reading →
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