While both grits and polenta are made from stone-ground cornmeal (dent corn and flint corn, respectively), polenta tends to have a more toothsome, slightly coarser texture. Directions Step 1 Bring milk and 3 cups stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook, whisking occasionally, until polenta …
This soup can be made up to two days ahead, but be sure to store the noodles and soup separately. Gently reheat the noodles in the microwave by adding a few splashes of water and covering them with a damp paper towel. This soup can be made up to two days ahead, but be sure …
Sweet Potato and Kale Grilled Cheese-this grilled cheese sandwich is layered with sweet potatoes, kale, caramelized red onions, rosemary, and lots of cheese! Oh, and it is cooked in brown butter too! It’s amazing! Our Sweet Potato and Kale Pizza is my favorite fall pizza. I insist we make it once a week during the …
Equipment Measuring cups and spoons Roasting pan Small mixing bowl Large mixing bowl Parchment paper Baking tray Ingredients 3 cups Mashed Butternut Squash 1 large roasted squash 1 cup Almond Flour if you want a nut-free pizza, try using fine cornmeal ¾ cup Garbanzo Flour ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon Ground Flax 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Toppings Green Pizza Sauce recipe below A handful of pitted …
One of the most famous Chinese desserts is the classic egg tart, a delicious pastry consisting of a flaky outer shell with a creamy, but firm egg custard in the center. The origin of this traditional Chinese dessert is vague. It is believed that it grew out of Chinese contacts with western culinary traditions, but …
Shuǐjiǎo are Chinese dumplings served without broth or soup, filled with various ingredients that are limited only by one’s imagination. The boiled dumplings are a staple food of northern China. Some of the most popular ingredients for the filling include shrimp, cucumber, purple cabbage, ground pork, bean sprouts, vermicelli, and rice. Shuǐjiǎo are especially …
A favorite breakfast item in China sold by numerous street food vendors early in the morning, jianbing or fried pancake is a thin and savory crêpe-like pancake that is made by spreading batter over a hot, cast-iron slab with a wooden paddle. The batter can be made with a variety of different flour, with the most …
Orange chicken is an American-Chinese dish that was invented as a variation on General Tso’s chicken. The dish consists of battered chicken that is fried with sweet and sour orange and chili sauce. In the United States, a chain restaurant called Panda Express credits itself with the invention of the dish, evolving it into a meal that is much sweeter …
Traditional dan dan noodles are a true classic of Chinese cuisine. The star of the dish is a spicy sauce served with the noodles. Made with chili oil, preserved vegetables, Sichuan peppercorn, and sometimes sesame or peanut paste, the sauce bursts with heat and complex flavors. The meat, most commonly minced pork or beef, …
Xiaolongbao are soup-filled dumplings originating from the 19th-century Nan Xiang, what is today Shanghai’s Jiading district. It is believed that the first form of xiaolongbao was sold by Huang Mingxian, a shop owner who wanted to evolve the classic dumpling due to the increased competition of neighboring vendors. The dumplings are usually filled with …
Har gow is a Cantonese dumpling characterized by a delicate, translucent wrapper enveloped around a shrimp filling. The dish was created out of necessity when the owner of a small, family-style teahouse from Guangzhou came up with an idea to buy the shrimp from local fishermen and use it to make dumplings that the locals …
The history of Peking duck goes back to China’s Yuan Dynasty of the 13th century. Bianyifang, Beijing’s oldest restaurant specializing in Peking duck has been in business since the Jiajing reign of the 16th century, serving as a testament to the popularity of this succulent, tantalizing dish. The duck is cooked until the skin turns …
Honey-Glazed Scallops are ready in just 15 minutes! Serve these sweet scallops with rice and broccoli for a light and healthy dinner. Honey-Glazed Scallops are ready in just 15 minutes! Quick Honey Glazed Scallops Happy Thursday! Here are those scallops I promised you. We eat seafood often, but scallops always feel like a treat. A …
Looking for the best vegetarian lasagna recipe? You’re in the right place. This Butternut Squash and Spinach lasagna will become one of your favorites! This lasagna is stuffed with vegetables and combines Ricotta, Parmesan, and Mozzarella cheeses to create the ultimate Fall and Winter comfort food. This delicious veggie lasagna recipe is healthy, meatless, gluten-free …
I hope that wherever this post finds you today that you’re well, staying very warm, and feeling ready to cozy in for a winter weekend ahead. I’m already counting down the hours until I can pack away my computer and call it a “week” and start weekending. Because it looks like this is going to …
