Oh deliciousness! The title says it all. While it doesn’t taste like cookie dough, it has a good cookie dough cream cheese flavor. It is absolutely delicious and somewhat addicting. We love it when it is extra cold and can just eat it with a spoon. Cooking Lesson: Cream cheese is an American invention brought about in the late 1800s by a guy who was trying to duplicate the French cheese Neufchatel....

My husband lived in Italy a couple different times growing up. In our religious culture we don’t drink coffee or alcohol so there were numerous Italian grandmothers and mothers from church who would make similar chocolate variations of tiramisu. While this may not be the way most Italians enjoy it, I can promise you there are numerous ones who do! Watch the video to wet your appetite and see just how I make this fun dessert....

What kind of rice should I use in Cilantro Lime Rice Pilaf? Any all purpose long or shot grain white rice is acceptable. Do not use any easy-cook or specialty rices like arborio, minute rice, or quick rice. Can this recipe be made with brown rice? Yes it can, but the steaming time on the rice will need to be increased significantly. Instead of 15 minutes, steam the rice with the lid on for 50 to 60 minutes....

Our Copycat-Chick-fil-A nuggets are good and all, some may even call them great – but the only way to eat the nuggets is with a generous side of this sauce! It is sweet, tangy, and mustard-y, and we cannot get enough of it. While it goes perfectly hand-in-hand with the nuggets, you can use this sauce on almost any chicken – and you really should. It is just that darn good....

Today I’m sharing a recipe from my friends Carrian and Cade’s brand new debut cookbook: Our Sweet Basil Kitchen. It’s full of fresh twists on family favorites with recipe mashups and unique flavor combinations. I’ve been lucky enough to get a sneak peak preview copy and they even let me pick a recipe to share with you. Lately I’ve been craving warm weather, picnics, and vegetables. I flipped through their book drooling over all of the recipes, but this one was just calling my name....

FISH SAUCE: It is super easy to make and you can find all the ingredients in your regular grocery store. The only “scary” ingredient in here is the fish sauce. I would never eat fish sauce plain, but when mixed with the right ingredients, it creates a beautiful flavor that is far from “fishy.” If you’ve ever eaten Southeast Asian food like Thai or Vietnamese (think Pho) then you’ve definitely eaten fish sauce....

Freezer Instructions One way to make this snowflake bread recipe ahead of time is to prep and then freeze it. You can either freeze the dough before baking or freeze it after you’ve baked it: Dough Options There are several different options you can use when it comes to the dough for making star bread, each of which has its own fun twist on the texture and design of your final loaf....

How do you grill corn on the cob without husks? Corn on the cob can be grilled without the husks in two different ways. First, you can grill the corn directly on the grill grates. This results in a drier corn on the cob with a lot of smoky, grilled flavor. The sugar caramelizes in the corn caramelizes a bit more when grilled directly on grill grate, giving it a unique flavor....

Can I add cheese to tomato salad? Yes you can! This recipe would go well with 1/4 to 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, or some fresh mini mozzarella balls. Just be warned that the dressing will discolor the cheese so it is best to add the cheese right before serving. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious salad recipes: Easy Cucumber SaladHealthy Cucumber Tomato SaladDill Pea and Cucumber SaladThe Best Macaroni SaladCreamy Potato Salad...

Cake Flavor Options: You can use whatever type of cake you’d like for this recipe. Here are some of our favorites for some inspiration: WhiteVanillaStrawberryRed velvetChocolateLemonCoconut If you’re in a pinch for time, you can also use a store-bought cake or cake mix! Filling Options: Your filling layer is just one more place where you can truly make this homemade ice cream cake recipe your own! If you watch the video below, you’ll be able to see that we use yummy safe-to-eat cookie dough....

Prime rib is one of those meals that will never go out of style. We typically reserve this dish for a holiday or some other special occasion, but not going to lie, we could eat it every single day. It’s not even about the nostalgia in it, we just simply don’t think there is anything better than a tender, juicy prime rib. The first is the grade of the beef, which can be either prime, choice, or select....

Stocking A Pantry It can be overwhelming to stock a pantry. There seems to be an endless smorgasbord of options, especially when it comes to herbs and spices. Fundamental cooking techniques can cover a wide array of cuisines, but the ingredients you use can be vastly different. I recommend stocking your pantry based on the kinds of cuisines you are interested in cooking. The Basic Pantry Staples Salt – Table salt is the most commonly used salt in recipes....

It all happened in October 2010. It’s been four years, and it is a privilege to share the story with you. I had a difficult pregnancy with my son, Dexter. When we decided to try and get pregnant again we thought it couldn’t possibly be any worse. I found out I was pregnant before I could even get a positive pregnancy test. The “morning sickness” had hit almost immediately and I couldn’t keep anything down....

Time to Make It: About 20 minutesYield: 4 Steaks Ingredients 4 New York Strip Steaks1 TB olive oil2 tsp salt1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp paprika 2 cups fresh flat leaf parsley leaves5 garlic cloves1 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp red pepper flakes1/2 tsp. dried oregano1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil3 TB red wine vinegar3 TB lemon juiceInstructions Remove steaks from refrigerator and any packaging. Rub each side with the olive oil to coat....

If you’ve ever come across sashimi grade ahi at a local farmer’s market, you understand that we just had to indulge when we saw it! Ordering this kind of thing at a restaurant is ridiculously expensive, especially when I consider how totally easy it is to make at home. Seriously, you can make this whole recipe in 15 minutes. Then you can spend the next 15 minutes savoring each succulent piece of exquisite tuna goodness....

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Flavor Variations: Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious snack, and we love to mix up the seasonings for new flavors! As written, this recipe provides simple, salted, roasted pumpkin seeds, but we also recommend experimenting with the following seasonings: Cinnamon Sugar Cajun seasoningPumpkin spice mix Garam MasalaGarlic ParmesanChili LimeCurry Are pumpkin seeds safe to eat? Yes! Not only are pumpkin seeds safe to eat, they are also good for you too!...

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We all have a lot going on and want to do everything possible to limit exposure, especially to vulnerable groups of people. Whether you are already experiencing quarantine or just trying to limit your exposure, we are here to help you with delicious dinners that won’t leave you feeling like you’re eating from the pantry. We hand chose from our favorite recipes to bring you 14 days of dinners that focus on freezable meats, pantry stapes, and frozen veggies....

Thickening Agent in Bacon Gravy: We prefer cornstarch as a thickening agent in this recipe, but if needed you can substitute with all-purpose flour. You will want to double the amount of cornstarch called for, and use 2 tablespoons total of all-purpose flour. Blending Options: Once your gravy is ready to blend together, you have a couple of options: Use an immersion blender and blend until smoothPour your gravy into a blender fitted with a vented lid, safe for blending hot liquids, and blend until smooth....