One of my favorite things that the hotel served was short rib tostones. If you’ve never had tostones it is a fried piece of plantain that makes a great platter for a tasty topping of flavorful shredded beef. Now, I know a lot of you don’t have the same access to plantains that they have in Florida or where I am in California, so I made my own spin on the dish using ingredients that you can more easily find....

I have to say, I’m a huge fan of Hawaiian roll sliders. I fell in love with them when I first ate a ham and swiss version. They are super easy to make, and absolutely perfect for a crowd. There are so many different versions out there nowadays and there are some seriously awesome recipes out there. I decided to give my own twist to them using flavors that I love....

We love nothing more than a good Indian feast! Tikka Masala and naan and butter chicken, yum! The only appropriate drink to go with an Indian feast is a lassi. Why waste your money washing Indian food down with a soda? A lassi is simply a yogurt based drink that originated in India. Sweet lassis are a blend of yogurt fruit, and sugar. It’s an Indian smoothie! Our favorites are strawberry and mango flavored lassis....

Takeout Beef and Broccoli is not an authentic Chinese recipe, but rather a typical American version of Chinese-American takeout restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are easily accessible for most people in the United States and Canada so that anyone can easily celebrate world cuisines even if their opportunities for travel or access to regional ingredients are limited. Marinade: The marinade is the key to perfectly tender and flavorful beef....

Can I use a taco seasoning packet? Yes! Rather than using the spices called for, you can save some time and simply use 1 taco seasoning packet. Optional Add Ins: We love 7 layer dip as is, but you can add even more to it! Chopped cilantro, green chiles, and jalapeños are all great additions. Guacamole: You can use either store-bought or homemade guacamole in this recipe. Dairy Free Options: You can make 7 layer dip completely dairy-free by substituting with your favorite plant-based sour cream and shredded cheese....

Time To Make It: <15 minutesYield: Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon1 cucumber, peeled and diced1 TB. minced fresh mint leaves1 TB. minced fresh basil leaves1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves1 avocado, pitted and diced2 limes, juiced Instructions Combine watermelon, avocado, cucumber, mint, basil, and cilantro leaves in a large mixing bowl. Add in avocado and pour lime juice over the salad and stir carefully so you don’t mash the avocado up too much....

Summer, summer, summer. Watermelon just screams that it is finally summertime. This watermelon salad is a great way to refresh on one of those hot summer days. We once brought this salad to a summer kick-off backyard barbecue and every last piece was eaten. We’ll be bringing it to many more backyard barbecues to come because, hello, it’s pretty easy to make, it is healthy, and it is delicious. Plus, throwing mint on it makes kids scared to eat it so there’s more for the adults....

Hey there! My name is Molly Leonard and I am the recipe creator, blogger, photographer and writer over on What Molly Made. My favorite things to make are desserts and treats, both indulgent and healthy. Because life is all about balance, right?! And one of the ways I love to balance out my diet is with treats that curb my sweets craving but don’t have any of the sugar or fat....

We have a loving obsession with chicken thighs. They are just way too good. The skin gets gloriously crispy, the meat always tender and juicy….heaven! They are super easy to make. We serve them with warm tortillas and a vegetable, and we smear the tortillas around in the drippings on the plate and…are you drooling yet? Don’t think you can handle skin and bones? Think again my friend. These are amazing!...

Do I need a stand mixer to make Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies You will need either a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this recipe to adequate beat together the butter and powdered sugar. Chocolate Chips: We love adding chocolate chips to our shortbread cookies, but you can always make a plain shortbread cookie without them. Can I use cookie cutters? These cookies hold their shape which means you can cut them in squares or rectangles as shown, or you can use cookie cutters to come up with your own shape....

Fresh vs. Frozen Broccoli: You can use either fresh or frozen broccoli in this recipe. Whichever type of broccoli you use, make sure to not overcook it so it doesn’t turn to mush. Topping Options for Chicken Divan: If you are not a fan of butter crackers, you can always stick with a standard breadcrumb topping. Freezer Instructions: Make your casserole but do not bake. Cover with multiple layers of plastic wrap and/or foil....

Vegetable Broth: This cauliflower soup calls for vegetable broth as the main liquid ingredient to simmer our vegetables in, build flavor, and provide the basis for our soup. Vegetable broth is the preferred ingredient for this vegetable soup, but you CAN use chicken broth in its place. It will change the overall flavor from a lighter vegetable flavor, to a heavier meaty flavor even though there is no meat in this recipe....

History Lesson: Pickles date back thousands of years, when pickling was the best way to preserve food. You might immediately think of cucumbers when talking about pickles, but practically any vegetable can be pickled! Cucumber Options for Pickling: Regular Cucumbers are the standard cucumbers you see at the grocery store that are short and wide and may even have a waxy coating on them to make them look good on the shelves....

Enchiladas originate in Mexico where people have been wrapping corn tortillas around fillings since Mayan times. You’ll find there are a wide variety of preparations, fillings, and sauces out there. This version uses corn tortillas that are filled with a mixture of ground beef, onion, chiles, and spices. Add in a little cheese and it’s smothered with a simple red chili powder enchilada sauce. This is a popular preparation that comes from Northern Mexico and the American Southwest....

This recipe is super simple, as most pork recipes should be. A little bit of dijon, some honey, a little garlic, and some basic seasoning and you have a wonderful dish. In this recipe, we have used whole grain dijon. We love both the flavor and look of it. You can use regular dijon mustard if that is what you have, but the whole grain is beautiful and offers a bit more of a subtle mustard flavor....

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 to 40 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6 people Ingredients 1 (2-4 lb.) flank steak 1 TB. olive oil 1 TB. brown sugar 1 TB. paprika 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the flank steak in a 9×13 pan. Rub it down with olive oil....

Did you know that jerk-style cooking isn’t at all limited to poultry? While this seasoning blend was originally used on chicken and pork, you can use it on any protein! Fish, beef, even tofu and vegetables are great candidates for this sweet yet spicy Caribbean style. But in our house, we just love baked chicken. We eat it all the time! And this easy jerk chicken recipe is a great way to spice things up and serve up something out of the ordinary....

How do I make my cream cheese frosting thicker? Cream cheese frosting can vary in consistency based on temperature. The easiest way to thicken up cream cheese frosting is to pop it in the refrigerator. As the fats from the cream cheese and butter cool, the frosting will change consistency and become much thicker. No extra powdered sugar required! Can you use cornstarch to thicken cream cheese frosting? Yes, you can add up to 1/2 cup of cornstarch to the frosting mixture to thicken....

We recently dined at a Sri Lankan restaurant in Provo, UT called The Banana Leaf. Everything we tasted was delicious. The restaurant is well known for its Avocado Shake and I knew it could be easily replicated at home. With a few experimental runs I think I’ve well replicated their delicious shake. It is proof that avocado can certainly be enjoyed as a dessert. It is a positively delightful green dessert....

Takeout Sesame Chicken is not an authentic Chinese recipe, but rather a typical American version of Chinese-American takeout restaurants. The Stay At Home Chef uses ingredients that are easily accessible for most people in the United States and Canada so that anyone can easily celebrate world cuisines even if their opportunities for travel or access to regional ingredients are limited. Frying Tips: Check your oil temperature before you begin frying, and make sure it has reached 350 degrees Fahrenheit....