Ever since I saw this coconut milk punch cocktail recipe, I have really been wanting to make it. I have never had or heard of a cocktail with clarified coconut milk in it. All that really means is that you strain the solids out of the coconut milk. This results in a clearer drink, butContinueContinue reading “Coconut Milk Punch Cocktail”
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Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Ranch Sour Cream
Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Ranch Sour Cream are a bold and flavorful twist on a classic burrito. Juicy, smoky chipotle-seasoned chicken is placed in a warm tortilla. Fluffy rice, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, black beans, and cheese are added. A cool and creamy ranch sour cream drizzle adds the perfect balance to the heat, makingContinueContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken Burritos with Ranch Sour Cream”
Chicken Pad Thai
I have loved Pad Thai forever, but realized I haven’t made it in a long time. Chicken Pad Thai is a classic Thai street food dish. It is known for its perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy flavors. Tender chicken is stir-fried with rice noodles, peppers, carrots and scrambled eggs. The flavorful sauceContinueContinue reading “Chicken Pad Thai”
Chicken Piccata Pasta
Chicken Piccata Pasta is a bright, zesty, and comforting dish that combines tender, pan-seared chicken with a lemony, buttery sauce infused with garlic, capers, and white wine. The seasoned chicken is tossed with al dente pasta, soaking up the rich, tangy flavors of the sauce. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan adds theContinueContinue reading “Chicken Piccata Pasta”
Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Cheeseburger tater tot casserole is the ultimate comfort food. I know casseroles generally get a bad rap but not this one. It is a delicious mashup of a cheeseburger filling and crispy tater tots in a creamy, cheesy dish. This hearty casserole starts with seasoned ground beef and onions. The beef is then mixed withContinueContinue reading “Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole”
Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crispy Rice
It is possible I am slightly obsessed with crispy rice. I love all of the recent recipe ideas using it. We’ve always enjoyed crispy rice in Korean dol sot bibimbap. The hot stone bowl crisps the rice that touches it, creating a delicious crunchy texture. Thank you to whoever had the genius idea to useContinueContinue reading “Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crispy Rice”
Hemingway Daiquiri (Blended or on the Rocks)
I love anything books and reading so this drink caught my eye. I had to research the name and according to legend, Hemingway once tried a daiquiri and said, “I like it, but without sugar and double the rum.” The bartenders eventually created a version tailored to his taste, which included white rum, lime juice,ContinueContinue reading “Hemingway Daiquiri (Blended or on the Rocks)”
Salted Caramel Blondies
Salted caramel blondies are rich, buttery dessert bars that blend the deep flavors of caramel, vanilla, and a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. These soft, chewy blondies have a dense, fudgy texture, with pools of gooey caramel swirled on top. White chocolate chunks added to the batter caramelizeContinueContinue reading “Salted Caramel Blondies”
Scallion Pancake Wraps with Egg, Avocado and Spinach
Scallion pancakes are often served as part of Chinese dim sum. They are one of my favorite dim sum items. The pancakes are flaky and savory and filled with sliced scallions. They are usually served with a dipping sauce of soy and peanut butter. I got the inspiration for scallion pancake wraps with egg, avocadoContinueContinue reading “Scallion Pancake Wraps with Egg, Avocado and Spinach”
Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce)
This recipe for enfrijoladas is just about the easiest enchilada recipe you can make. The steps include blending the sauce ingredients, stuffing corn tortillas with cheese, pouring the sauce over, adding more cheese and baking. 🙂 It took so little time to put this recipe together. I loved the smoky, spicy hearty black bean sauceContinueContinue reading “Enfrijoladas (Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce)”