An ice cream float is a beverage consisting of ice cream that is placed in a soft, fizzy drink. One of the most popular varieties of the beverage is a root beer float. The origins of ice cream floats date back to the 19th century. It was invented in Philadelphia by Robert Green, a soda …
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Fortune Cookie
The intriguing fortune cookies are crispy folded wafers hiding an entertaining “fortune” inside. The “fortune” is a written note; a proverb or a universal prophecy believed to predict the person’s future. The cookies are made with egg whites, flour, sesame oil, and sugar, and have a slight vanilla flavor. They are rolled in flat, …
American lobster
American lobster (lat. Homarus americanu), also known as Maine lobster, Atlantic lobster, Canadian lobster, true lobster, northern lobster, and Canadian Reds, is considered the heaviest crustacean in the world, and can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It usually reaches 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) and there are several color variants, but it’s typically blueish green or brown-red. …
General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso’s chicken is a Chinese-American sweet and spicy dish consisting of chicken dices that are first deep-fried, then stir-fried together with ginger, garlic, scallions, and hot chili peppers in a sauce made from sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and rice wine. Although named after General Tso Tsungtang, the dish has no real-life connection …
Chimichanga
Chimichanga is a wrapped, deep-fried flour tortilla filled with a variety of ingredients such as shredded chicken, beef, rice, beans, onions, and cheese. Although the dish is especially popular in the Mexican regions of Sinaloa and Sonora, most people believe that chimichanga was either invented in a Tucson restaurant or in a Phoenix restaurant in …
The Ultimate Easy Beef Enchilada Recipe
The Ultimate Easy Beef Enchilada Recipe with a smoky enchilada sauce and covered in cheese! These Beef Enchiladas scream comfort food – a homemade recipe that’s perfect for a crowd and guaranteed to please! Easy Beef Enchiladas Enchiladas were always my go to item when we would go out for dinner. You can’t beat anything …
How to Make Homemade Raspberry Jam Recipe without Pectin
A Quick & Easy Homemade Raspberry Jam Recipe done in 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients. This low sugar Raspberry Jam is naturally sweetened with honey and made without Pectin – it’s absolutely delicious! Easy Homemade Raspberry Jam One of my sons favorite breakfasts in the morning is plain yogurt with a scoop of raspberry …
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Garlic Parmesan Sheet Pan Shrimp with Zucchini
These garlic parmesan sheet pan shrimp with zucchini and juicy cherry tomatoes are a go-to recipe if you love quick, easy clean-up dinners. They’re super light, delicious, low carb and topped with freshly grated parmesan for the perfect bite. Why You’ll Love This Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Recipe These garlic parmesan shrimp are so quick and …
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Easy Creamy Lemon Tart Recipe with Almond Crust
A Creamy Lemon Tart Recipe with an almond crust shell. This easy lemon tart is made with cream cheese, yogurt, lemon juice and naturally sweetened with maple syrup! It makes the perfect light dessert! So. Funny story about this tart. I made it during spring break week. I know that doesn’t sound funny. But to …
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Strawberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This Strawberry Grilled Chicken Salad is made with juicy strawberries, mandarin oranges, blueberries and grilled chicken. It’s drizzled with a homemade Honey Mustard salad dressing and is an easy dinner idea you’re sure to love! Looking for a salad made with shredded chicken breast? Try my easy classic chicken salad recipe. Strawberry Grilled Chicken Salad …
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Easy Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Filled with fresh green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy goat cheese and more, this Ribeye Steak Salad is one of those feel-good meals you can’t resist. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette complements every part of it perfectly! The Best Steak Salad with Homemade Dressing If you live in Texas, chances are you’ve been to Saltgrass Steakhouse. …
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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Sandwiches
The Best Hummingbird Cake Recipe you’ll ever make, slathered with a light Cream Cheese Frosting. This twist on a classic homemade cake is filled with pineapple, bananas and cinnamon. Light, moist and beyond flavorful – it’s a must make for Easter or Mothers Day! The Best Hummingbird Cake Hummingbird Cake! Have you had it before? …
Easy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Easy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches slathered with an herb cream cheese. These tea sandwiches are guaranteed to be a hit! Simple to make, refreshing and perfect for Mothers Day, Easter or your next party! Smoked Salmon Cucumber Sandwiches Whew! Gosh y’all I’m exhausted and quickly realizing that we did not plan the return portion …
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Ham and Cheese Mini Quiches Well
Healthy Chocolate Banana Muffins naturally sweetened with maple syrup and with only 115 calories. These moist banana muffins have swirls of chocolate and banana in each bite. They are easy to make – perfect for breakfast, weekend brunch or a snack. Well, this one took a couple of times. But I got it. To …
Easy Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches Perfect for Brunch
These Ham & Cheese Mini Quiches are easy to make and so delicious! Cheesy bites wrapped in flaky phyllo dough. They’re perfect for Sunday Brunch or as holiday appetizers! Ham and Cheese Mini Quiches Well, right now I’m relaxing on the beach. Mike and I are in the Bahamas and loving every second of …
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Easy Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee Recipe
This Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee is the coffee recipe you never knew you needed, but won’t be able to live without! A must have iced coffee recipe for summer. A refreshing and creamy maple sweetened ice coffee that’s totally addicting. Thai Iced Coffee with Coconut Milk An Easy Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee Recipe …
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Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs typically consist of shelled and halved hard-boiled eggs that have had their boiled yolks removed and blended with ingredients such as mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, and seasonings into a smooth paste, which is then added back to the cavities of the egg whites. This all-time favorite is usually finished with paprika on top, …
Pastelón
This plantain-based casserole is a staple in Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. It consists of sliced or mashed plantains that are layered with minced meat. The meat used in the dish is usually the Puerto Rican version of picadillo—a hearty stew prepared with a combination of ground meat and tomato sauce, while the common additions often …
Hoagie
Hoagie has been declared the official sandwich of Philadelphia in 1992, consisting of an Italian roll that is sprinkled with oil and vinegar, then layered with onions, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, provolone cheese, and different types of meat according to the customer’s preference. The authentic Philly hoagie is complete only after the addition of oregano, …
Cobb Salad
A shining example of American ingenuity and creativity, Cobb salad was invented in the 1930s at The Brown Derby, a famous Los Angeles restaurant whose owner, Robert Cobb, found some leftovers in the kitchen – hard-boiled eggs, salad greens, chicken breast, avocado, chopped bacon, tomatoes, and Roquefort cheese among them. He tossed all of the ingredients with …
Twinkie
Twinkie is an American product that started its life in 1933, when a baker named James A. Dewar invented a snack cake with a banana filling for the Continental Baking Company. The company charged a nickel for a package of two Twinkies, and the affordability of the product helped in boosting its sales. In the 1940s, …
New York-style cheesecake
New York-style cheesecake is different from other cheesecakes mainly because of its heavy and dense texture that feels extremely smooth and rich. Its flavor should be sweet and tangy, not citrusy, chewy, or starchy. It is believed that the first New York-style cheesecake was made by Junior’s in the 1950s. The magic formula includes heavy cream, eggs, …
Kansas City-Style Barbecue
Barbecued meat is the gastronomic passion of the so-called “world capital of barbecue”, also known as Kansas City. Barbecued pork ribs, flavorful slices of hot or cold beef brisket, or a “pig salad” of succulent pulled pork – those are just some of the delicacies of the Kansas City-style barbecue. The barbecue craze dates …
Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is an old dish that has been prepared since Medieval times in Europe and the Middle East. However, it is extremely beloved and defining in the cuisine of New Orleans. The dish consists of stale bread that is bathed in a combination of milk, sugar, eggs, nuts, and fruits, and is then baked …
Thieves Oil Tea for Health & Wellness
Homemade Thieves Tea is a warming drink that’s great for health and wellness. Learn how to make this natural boosting tea using thieves oil and honey. Thieves Oil: My Favorite Natural Remedy Well, if you’ve been following me on Instagram you know that our house has been sick lately. More specifically, my son, was diagnosed …