Ingredients Salad 3-4 ears fresh sweet corn, husked and kernels removed (about 3 cups) 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 small avocado, diced 1/2 cup diced red or green apple 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional) 1/4 cup slivered or chopped almonds […]
Cast Iron Roast Chicken Recipe
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Optional 1 lemon, halved Fresh herbs like rosemary or sage Instructions Prep the Chicken Remove chicken from packaging and pat it completely dry with paper towels. This […]
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45-55 minutes Ingredients For the Squash 1 medium-large butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper For the Cheese Sauce 4 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 4 cups […]
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Mac and Cheese Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the quinoa 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch black pepper For the chicken 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion […]
Chili Bowls And Chocolate Filled Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients For the Chili Bowls 12 slices of soft white sandwich bread Melted butter (for brushing) For the Chocolate Cupcakes 1 box chocolate cake mix Ingredients required by cake mix (usually eggs, water, and oil) 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips For the Frosting 1 package (8 ounces) cream […]
How to Cut a Watermelon
Before You Start Choose a ripe watermelon: Look for a dull (not shiny) surface, a yellow spot where it rested on the ground, and a hollow sound when thumped. Wash the watermelon: Rinse the outside thoroughly under cool water to remove dirt and bacteria. Use a large, sharp chef’s knife for safe and easy cutting. […]
Creamy Garlic Shells Recipe
Ingredients 8 oz small pasta shells (or any small cut pasta of your choice) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup whole milk (or heavy cream/half-and-half for a richer sauce) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1-2 teaspoons […]
How to Make Gyoza
Ingredients For the filling 1 pound ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef) ½ cup finely chopped cabbage (Napa cabbage is traditional) ¼ cup finely chopped garlic chives or scallions 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper For the dough 1 […]
California Roll Recipe
Ingredients Sushi Rice 2 cups uncooked sushi rice (short-grain) 2 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt California Roll Fillings 4-6 ounces imitation crab meat (or real crab if you prefer), shredded 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber, seeded and cut into thin strips […]
15 Snack Ideas for Work and Travel
1. No-Bake Energy Bites Yields: 12-14 bites Prep Time: 10 minutes + chilling Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice) 1/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped dates, etc.) 1/4 cup chia seeds (or ground flaxseeds) Optional: […]