Fengmi Niulijirou Hetaoren. Repeat 3 times in a row as fast as you can. That’s Chinese for “Chinese honey-glazed beef and walnuts.” Sweet and sticky beef with crunchy glazed walnuts – like eating candy. SO good. This dish comes from the Northern region of China. The beef is sliced ultra thin and marinated. It is then fried on high heat until it is crisp and golden. The beef is then left to cook in a delicious sauce, honey and Chinese five-spice powder are prominent ingredients, and then tossed with walnuts....

This has been a busy week. We have the season of Sukkot and festivities mean lots of food, food, and food. Which also means lots of family time too. Been busy entertaining and cooking. I made these to take me with me to a friend’s place this week and was surprised how much everybody loved it. It is a great feeling when everybody will ask you if the recipe is on your blog already....

More delicious ways to enjoy strawberries right this way friends! Try my Strawberry Poppy Seed Cake, Best Easy Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Pancakes, Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars, and Homemade Strawberry Cobbler. Why This Recipe Works Easy Preparation: This chocolate sheet cake with strawberry frosting is straightforward to make, requiring only pantry staples and simple techniques! The one-bowl cake batter and easy-to-spread frosting make it accessible for bakers of all skill levels....

It doesn’t require cooking; melt the chocolates and mix your favorite adds. It takes just 10 minutes and is a great way to get kids into the kitchen to be creative. Chocolate Rocky Road is the perfect treat to enjoy at parties or to give to friends and family at Christmas. It is one of the easiest treats you can make, and you won’t get enough of the fudgy, chewy, and crunchy texture!...

It was full of spice and the fruit flavors were a great addition as well. While this was baking, I couldn’t help thinking that my house smelled just like the holidays. I didn’t rehydrate the apples before combining all of the ingredients. In the end, they absorbed a good bit of the moisture. So, the result was very much like a warm granola with chewy apples and cranberries mixed into it....

Want all the cinnamon everything? Me too! Check out my popular posts for Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing, One Hour Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, and Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake. I’ve mentioned a time or two how amazing a baker (and candy maker) my mom is. Whether she made up her own recipes or perfected some of her favorites over time, no matter what she was making, it was always amazing....

Want to enjoy more pumpkin recipes? Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, and Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread. So… I almost didn’t share this recipe. Crazy I know, because these are actually just about the most wonderful donut holes on the face of the planet. But I was frustrated because I took these pictures in the afternoon with lousy lighting and I was in a hurry so they turned out crumby....

NEVER FAIL BLONDIES This recipe is adapted from the Never Fail Blondies in The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook and the flavor combinations are pretty much endless. Coconut Blondies are my current favorite. There’s something awesomely irresistible about that chewy coconut texture. I typically add in a generous handful of chopped pecans, and even chocolate chips upon occasion, but most of the time I make these exactly as written below. Blondies are the dessert recipe that everyone needs to have in their back pocket....

Whether you’re a seasoned baker looking to refine your skills or a novice eager to embark on your culinary journey, understanding how to convert between different units and measurements is a fundamental skill that will elevate your baking game to new heights. In this blog, we’ll delve deep into the realm of baking conversions, offering you a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know. From converting between cups and grams for precise ingredient measurements to deciphering the enigmatic language of Fahrenheit and Celsius, we’ve got you covered....

I have this thing where I get really annoyed when the weather doesn’t obey the seasons. It’s ridiculous. And if you live anywhere without 4 distinct seasons you probably can’t even relate but here in Utah we are pretty much used to our 4 very distinct, well-defined seasons. We have a chilly, wet Spring, followed by a very dry and hot Summer, then a cool and colorful Fall, finished by a frozen white winter....

I’ve partnered with The Dairy Good Cookbook to kick off National Dairy Month with this recipe from their new comfort food filled cookbook. This is the first book produced by dairy farmers and it is a celebration of wholesome dairy ingredients and the farmers’ commitment to bringing those ingredients to our tables. The Dairy Good Cookbook is available for purchase today, wherever books are sold. This is a gorgeous cookbook and I already have post-it notes throughout the book with recipes saved for future meals....

If you like chicken dishes, then you’ll also want to make my Best Healthy Grilled Chicken, this Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans, or these Healthy Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas. When it comes to meat, I’m always about the spices, the sauces, and the rubs, but often forget that honey (or maple syrup or brown sugar) adds that perfect sweetness to a lot of foods, and it caramelizes the outside of meat and give it a nice crust....

Is there anything not to love about appetizers? I will argue that there isn’t. Easy to make, easy to take to parties, easy for kids and adults alike to hold onto and eat (or drink), and so delicious…if I had my way I’d eat nothing but appetizers and desserts for the rest of my life. True story. As a finger foods kinda gal, you’d better believe I’ve eaten and made my fair share of chicken wings....

This dipping sauce is an essential accompaniment to any dumplings, and it can be quickly put together in just five minutes. Dumplings are incomplete without a good sauce, and this sauce is a game-changer. This sauce is not just perfect for dumplings but also goes well with other dishes like gyoza, potstickers, spring rolls, wontons, and momos. What is dumpling sauce? Dumpling sauce is a condiment that is used to top or dip dumplings....

For more delicious dressings, check out my recipes for Cilantro Avocado Ranch, Creamy Tomatillo Ranch, and Fat Free Dijon. Boy do I love the taste of garlic aioli! It’s soooo amazing spread nice and thick on a grilled chicken sandwich, as a condiment with some roasted potato wedges, mixed into soups…I can think of about a million uses for this quick-and-easy aioli and all of them are delicious. And, because you know that I love all the homemade sauces and dips and condiments but I also don’t have all the time in the world (cuz, three little humans who are in constant need of their mama’s attention), I found a lovely workaround that involves using garlic powder instead of roasting garlic for hours....

Expert Tips and Tricks For more flavor, add 1 teaspoon of honey to the brown butter just before drizzling it over the roasted butternut squash. Leftovers of this easy butternut squash recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container with a lid. To freeze butternut squash, simple allow to cool completely then transfer to a firm, airtight container (not a bag where it will get squashed, pun intended....

Want more of these big, bold Cajun flavors? Be sure to try my recipes for Cajun Grilled Salmon, Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet, and Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta next. How to Make This Recipe Recipe Ingredients Andouille Sausage – Smoked sausage is so good in his jambalaya recipe. I do prefer Andouille, but you can use whatever smoked sausage you like. Uncooked Shrimp – I always buy the already peeled and de-veined shrimp but you can purchase the shrimp with the shells and tails, it will just be more work for you once the dish is cooked....

Are you looking for a quick, efficient, and easy way to transport cupcakes from one place to another without them going stale or becoming a jumbled mess? Whether you’re a baker looking for solutions to bring your delicious creations to a special event or you’re a cupcake lover eager to surprise a friend with a batch, you need to know the best strategies for transporting cupcakes. In this article, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to transport cupcakes safely and securely, from the perfect packing materials to the simplest methods of carrying a box of cupcakes....

Experience the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth perfection of our Whipped Shortbread Cookies. These exquisite treats are a delightful twist on traditional shortbread, boasting an ultra-light and airy texture that is achieved through careful whipping of the butter and sugar. The result is a cookie that is both buttery and tender, dissolving effortlessly with each bite. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea, our Whipped Shortbread Cookies add a touch of elegance and simplicity to your dessert table....

Combining culinary influences from England, Germany and Italy, this tea cake features figs, hazelnuts, orange, and anise for a beautiful Old World flavor. Wonderfully fragrant and a pure delight for the taste buds, this Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze is unique and memorable and is sure to become a favorite! This cake combines some influences of England, Germany and Italy. Dense cakes like this make the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea, a long-held English tradition....