how to make potstickers - from scratch!
2 lbs of ground pork* 1 bunch of Chinese chives** 1 bunch of green onions 1 pieces of ginger 1 egg (optional) some uncooked shrimp (optional) 3 packs of dumpling wrappers*** some all-purpose flour soy sauce sesame oil rice vinegar garlic (optional) chili paste (optional) *The preferred of pork for this recipe is pork butt, which has a higher fat content than most other cuts of pork. Leaner cuts can be substituted, but the filling will taste more dry. **Also known as garlic chives or Chinese leeks. Chinese chives are in season during the summer. The Chinese chives can be substituted with an equivalent amount of cabbage.
GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND BAKE!: PRETZEL BITES - Parmesan or Cinnamon and Sugar with glaze.
Do you need a perfect snack for the big game? These Pretzel bites will hit the spot for sure. You can make a combination of Parmesan bites with a Cheese dip or Cinnamon and Sugar bites with a Vanilla glaze for dipping. I've finally used up my supply of Rhodes Roll dough . . . until I buy more. It's quite nice to have on hand when you need it. If you have some hanging around your freezer, you can whip these up in a jiffy.
Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites
610K+Add bacon to anything and it will fly off the table. That’s what a caterer once told me and I believe it. Certainly applies here.
No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars
Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol!
Mozzarella Sticks
When I told my friends I was planning on making homemade mozzarella sticks for a guy’s weekend out of town the idea was met with a profound lack of enthusiasm. Everybody knows that I like to experiment in the kitchen, but somehow the idea of making a bar food staple like mozzarella sticks from scratch seemed like a complete waste of time to the group. After being lectured about the innumerable brands available in the freezer section at the grocery store and a heated debate about whether marinara or ranch is the better dipping accompaniment, I decided to risk further heckling and see if I couldn’t one-up T.G.I. Friday’s in my own kitchen. It might have been the alcohol, but the first batch was gone within a matter of seconds.
Pull Apart Cheesy Herb Bread
The weather was getting cold this week and I just really wanted some bread in the oven. It was as simple as that. I had several recipes on deck but this one cut in line simply for having yeast in it. Also, I finally restarted my sourdough starter! I cannot wait to have me some homemade sourdough. If all goes well I will share the whole process, but if you cannot wait please check out where I learned on Joy the Baker.
Petite Lasagnas
recipe slightly adapted from Hungry Girl (makes 12) 12 oz raw ground turkey ¼ tsp salt, divided ¼ tsp pepper
Perrys Plate: Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna with Goat Cheese, Bacon, and...
Don’t hate me for saying this, but I don’t think it’s gotten over 70 degrees here for the past two weeks. While 65 degree weather isn’t ideal for playing in the hose outside, it’s awfully better (to me) than 95 degrees. Especially since our home isn’t air-conditioned. I feel like fall has already arrived.
Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Yes, homemade microwave popcorn, and it really works! I was skeptical. I didn’t believe it could be that easy, but IT IS! Lisa, from Snack Girl, has shared her how-to for Homemade Microwave Popcorn.
Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread Recipe
Kids can be frustratingly picky eaters. They can also have highly entertaining quirks. My niece used to ask for pepperoni pizza and then proceed to discard all of the pepperoni. But don’t you dare suggest that she order plain cheese pizza!
Buffalo Wild Wings Recipes
I’m more of a classic buffalo sauce(Frank’s, butter, and vinegar) man myself, but I had these recipes for my favorite wings at Buffalo Wings Wings, so I thought I would share. Some of these may seem a little labor intensive, but they definitely taste a lot better with fresh ingredients. Enjoy. updated: November 21st, 2009 Parmesan Garlic 1/2 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Tiramisu Pancakes
A few days ago, I put a call out on Twitter for help. Marscapone help, to be specific. Many people came to the rescue, however it was @Ivoryhut her responded with a recipe idea that went beyond delectable.
In Praise Of Penquins
In Praise of Penguins These funny birds in fancy clothesmay waddle in the snow,but when they reach the icy seajust watch how fast they go! Their song sounds like a donkey’s bray,they cannot soar or fly,yet penguins manage very well,and let me tell you why… Their feathers keep out water,their blubber keeps out cold,their wings make perfect paddlesbecause they do not fold! Their tails are good for steering,they brake with both their feet—So tell me now, from all you’ve heard…Aren’t penguins NEAT? by Robin Bernard
frites & fries - Garlic Knots
Most of my early food memories had to do with all the garlic dishes that my grandmother made. Preschool-me was so fascinated by the fact that Grandma smelled like garlic 24/7 and I was always so amazed that something so small could create so much flavor. My grandmother’s native Shangdong province uses a lot of garlic in their cooking so it wasn’t surprising to see my mom or my grandmother use up an entire bulb of garlic for a small dinner.
