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It’s true what they say, homemade is always better, and that’s definitely the case with these noodles. I’ve mentioned this before, but something about this time of year always inspires me to stay cozied up inside. Making homemade Asian inspired recipes are always so warming and comforting. Making saucy Asian noodles along with plenty of pies and cookies… Well, that’s one of the best indoor cold-weather activities there is! Yes, all this cold weather makes it that much easier to stay inside and cook all day long....

I am so ready for summer – we’ve had some strange weather in California lately and I can’t wait to trade in the constant cloudy skies for some sunshine and hot weather. One of my favorite summer activities is having family and friends over for barbecues, especially on the 4th of July. With three kids aged 5 and under, I don’t always have a ton of time to put out an elaborate spread, but I always try to make a little time to come up with a few festive food and decorating ideas....

When I need side dishes to round out my meal, but I don’t have time to wait for the oven to preheat, I turn to my air fryer. Dishes such as air fryer asparagus and air fryer french fries are always a hit, and air fryer baked potatoes are also a must-make. Ingredients For Air Fryer Baked Potatoes All you need to make this air fryer baked potatoes recipe is raw whole Russet potatoes, olive oil and kosher salt....

{This post is sponsored by Smithfield! I’ve used their Applewood Smoked Bacon Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet in these yummy quesadillas.} When life gets busy, we make quesadillas!! Ok well, I make quesadillas, busy or not. They are for sure one of my go-to meals when I do not feel like cooking, don’t have a lot of time, or if I have a bunch of foods that need to be used up in the fridge....

Hey hi, guys!! Behold my new obsession…flatbread…or pizza or whatever the heck you want to call it. Truth is, I really do not know the difference between flatbread and pizza. I mean, maybe there’s some technical difference that I am unaware of, but I dunno, flatbread and thin crust pizza seem pretty much the same to me. The only reason I’m calling this here recipe flatbread, is simply because it’s shaped in a rectangle and feels a little lighter than your typical pizza… so I’m going with it....

We are a Biriyani loving family like any true blue South Indian and that’s putting it mildly. Making Biriyani for lunch on Sunday is one of the essential rituals that I would probably never give up. One of the best childhood memories is waking up to elaborate breakfast on Sunday followed by delicious Vegetable Biriyani that amma makes. Biriyani is very nostalgic for me and I have posted several variations of Biryani recipes – Thalappakkati Veg Biriyani, Chettinad Mushroom Biriyani, Kolkatta Egg Biryani, Palak Biryani, Green Peas Biriyani, Coconut based Veg Biriyani, Tomato Biriyani or Zaffrani Pulao – check out all the other biriyani recipes on this blog!...

Bacon wrapped chicken breast looks so impressive, but requires very little effort. It’s great for a casual family dinner, yet looks fancy enough for company. It’s one of my favorite chicken dishes along with chicken adobo and rosemary chicken. I have a household full of bacon and chicken lovers. We eat chicken dinners often and this chicken is one of our favorite dishes to have in the dinner rotation. It only takes minutes to prep, then simply bake your chicken to crispy golden brown perfection and enjoy!...

I love the kind of dinner where you can just stick a pan in the oven and walk away, it’s so much easier than a stove top dinner that requires more attention (and stirring!). When I need to have dinner on the table without a whole lot of fuss, I often turn to salmon foil packets, bacon wrapped chicken and these baked chicken drumsticks. Baked Chicken Drumsticks Ingredients When you make these baked chicken drumsticks you will need chicken drumsticks, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and fresh parsley....

Oh um, hi! I have the bestest recipe to share today! Like the BEST. Custard. Waffle French Toast. Gingerbread…ALL IN ONE. So much to love. Thank God it’s Friday so we can all make this Baked Gingerbread Custard Waffle French Toast for breakfast this weekend. Yesss! I’ve been dying to share this recipe with you guys for the longest time. I am so pumped the day is finally here and that I have a fun/crazy/cheery video to go along with it!...

When I want a main course that’s impressive without a lot of effort, I make a whole roasted chicken, beef tenderloin, or this this simple yet totally satisfying BBQ style beef brisket. Whenever I go to my local BBQ restaurant, I order the sliced beef brisket. I love the combination of the smoky, rich flavors paired with the tender meat. This oven version of brisket will give you flavors similar to what you’d get at a restaurant, without having to buy a smoker....

You guys all know that I have a slight addiction to breakfast food… especially blueberry pancakes. I know I’ve touched on this before, but like, I am obsessed. I want all the breakfast foods, sweet or savory, bring it on. For some reason I just have so much fun with them. I mean cutting down the breakfast recipes for the book has been practically impossible! Plus, I love the added bonus that, pretty much any time I make a brunch-ish recipe I get to call my mom down and have her over for brunch....

Remember this ice cream from Tuesday? You know the milk chocolate one with the fudge brownies AND a peanut butter swirl? Well I totally had plans for that ice cream. Great, great plans. Crepes. Brown Butter Crepes! Blame this girl for turning me onto the whole browned butter concept. It is pretty much the best thing ever! Seriously people, you should brown your butter and add it to EVERYTHING. Yeah, it’s that good....

Every summer I share a lobster recipe or two. And while they are all special and delicious, this summer lobster pasta is by far my favorite. It’s everything you’d want out of a lobster dish…buttery, simple, and heavy on the herbs. I will be the first to admit that sometimes I can go a bit over the top with some recipes. Sometimes that’s totally fine, but when it comes to lobster, I find that it’s pretty decadent on its own....

It is crazy to say this, but we’re entering into the last week of July. That means summer produce is really at its height, especially the sweet summer peaches. Even all the way up here in Alaska, the peaches have been the sweetest I’ve seen all summer, perfectly ripe and so delicious. When the fruit is this good, it means two things. One, you snack on it daily, and two, you bake a lot of sweet treats with the excess you’ve bought....

I’m feeling like we could use an easy, yet extra delicious dinner tonight! I think what I love so much about fall is that every night feels a little special. Look, I know that sounds really cheesy, but something about the longer cooler nights really has such a nice feel to me. With the sun setting earlier, it signals me to turn on “chill” mood and create cozier meals. Any of you feel the same way?...

We love tacos in my house, I make them almost every week. From slow cooker chicken tacos to Thai chicken tacos, you can’t ever go wrong! This buffalo chicken version is the newest addition to our Taco Tuesday rotation and it’s a good one! I’m always looking for new ideas to jazz up taco night, and these buffalo chicken tacos have quickly become a family favorite! They’ve got all of the best flavors of buffalo chicken wrapped up into tortillas and they couldn’t be any easier to make!...

Sweet potatoes are a staple on holiday menus, and this candied version is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this vegetable. Serve your potatoes alongside roast turkey, corn casserole, homemade dinner rolls and cranberry Jello salad for a memorable and delicious meal. Candied Sweet Potatoes Ingredients To make this sweet potatoes recipe you will need sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. These sweet potatoes are one of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas....

Shockingly, I’m not sure I’ve ever shared Chicken Parmesan on the site—at least not a hard-core classic that’s fried and topped with marinara. This Caprese Chicken Parmesan is as close as I’ve come. But heads up, there might just be something very classic and delicious waiting for you in the new cookbook, Quick and Cozy – and it’s good! This recipe is summer perfection. Creighton is always, and I mean always, requesting some kind of chicken parmesan....

My family loves pasta dishes and I love quick and easy dinners. That’s why caprese pasta is a hit in my home. Some other family pasta favorites are cheeseburger pasta and taco pasta. Who is loving tomato season? I sure am! We plant a garden every year and the one thing I must absolutely have is at least half a dozen tomato plants. The older girls are old enough now to know not to pick the tomatoes until they’re ripe, and they run to the garden every day to check on their progress....

These delicious murgh reshmi tikka have a mild flavor and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Cook over high heat to achieve a tantalizing charred flavor and serve with sides like chutney, sliced onion and rice pulao. Indian tikka and kebab recipes commonly use yogurt and spices to make the marinade as you would notice in lamb tikka, salmon tikka and chicken tikka kebab. However, what sets apart chicken malai tikka is the use of nut paste and malai (heavy cream)....