This quinoa rice mix is a great way to get the enjoyment of eating steamed white rice with your stir-fries and other dishes—but with the high-protein and fiber rich addition of quinoa! We do a 50/50 mix here. However, you can up the amount of quinoa for more fiber, protein, and nutrients, or ease into things with a greater proportion of jasmine rice. If you’re trying to cut down on your consumption of refined starches, but ... Read more
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How to Cook Hot Dogs in a Toaster Oven
The trusted hotdog is an all-time favorite in most households, especially if you have children. This staple food is often the go-to standby when the kids are hungry. The traditional method of cooking hotdogs is to boil them in water, but if you know how to cook hotdogs in a toaster oven, you will find that it is just as easy, and thousand times more delicious. Many people also like to cook their hotdogs in a pan or a skillet ... Read more
Arroz Valenciana
As people from various parts of the world came to the Philippines in the past, they also brought with them distinct recipes. And once Filipinos learned how to make these, we also reinvented these dishes to create our own renditions suiting local taste better. One example of that is Arroz Valenciana, which from the name, itself, may already tell you that it has Spanish origins. This is a truly delicious glutinous rice dish ... Read more
Can You Cook Pork from Frozen?
If you are wondering whether you can cook pork from frozen, or the best way to defrost pork quickly, the answer depends on a few factors. Check out our guide on cooking frozen pork for all the details. Have you ever forgotten to defrost your frozen pork the night before you need to use it? I have, and following a disastrous attempt to defrost it at speed in the microwave, I decided to do some research to find out if you can ... Read more
Waffle Fries in the Air Fryer
Experience crispy perfection with Waffle Fries in the Air Fryer, the ultimate snack sensation. Delightfully seasoned and cooked to golden-brown deliciousness, these fries take your taste buds to new heights! Say goodbye to disappointing oven-baked waffle fries and the hassle of deep frying. With the magic of the air fryer, making homemade waffle fries is super easy! The best way to make homemade waffle fries is by air frying ... Read more
Frozen Chicken In The Crock Pot
If you've been wondering how to cook frozen chicken in a crock pot, this recipe is for you. With a handful of ingredients and a simple cooking process, you can make perfectly cooked chicken every time! The Best Frozen Chicken In Crock Pot If you're as busy as I am, odds are you won't have time to run to the store to get fresh chicken for dinner every night. I have two little ones at home, so saving time making dinner is ... Read more
Roasted Baby Squash
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our privacy policy. I used to think baby vegetables were kind of silly; like, more cute than functional. But it turns out that that’s the silly part. They are lovely. Almost always very tender and very fresh. Yes, thy are usually pricier by the pound than their more mature counterparts. But if you are lucky enough to find them and they are in your price range, they do make a ... Read more
Classic Clam Sauce
This is another popular Italian pasta topping involving olive oil and a core ingredient - in this case minced clams. Or if the clams are still in their shells even better! That way you’ll have both a tasty and visually stunning dish. The sauce is called “white” because of the clear nature of the white wine and olive oil used as a base. Red clam sauce for example just adds diced, crushed and a bit of tomato puree to this ... Read more
Quick and Easy Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
It all started with a nagging cough. Oh, that doggone flu! Finally, we’re coming up for air. I think the highlight was going to the doctor after running a 101 fever for five days straight only to be told that the fever needs to be at least 104 to be considered the flu. If ever there was a WTF moment, that was it. Apparently we had some other random virus that mimics flu symptoms, but she wasn’t sure what it could be. Huh?! ... Read more
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Need an easy but tasty side? Try our OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS! This little beauty of a recipe is so simple we know you’ll have no problem replicating it. That said, OVEN-ROASTED ASPARAGUS is also one of those never-fail veggie sides that needs to be made right. There’s nothing quite so perfect as asparagus with slightly blistered skin and a crunchy bite. The finished side is addictively delicious and goes perfectly with ... Read more