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Homemade Korean strawberry milk is a sweet and fruity treat that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The blend of fresh strawberries and creamy milk creates a perfectly balanced flavor that is both indulgent and refreshing. Sipping on a glass of this cute and tasty beverage brings the café culture of Seoul straight to your kitchen! With the temperatures rising slowly but surely, it’s time to break out all of the refreshing drink recipes! Some of my favorites are Brazilian lemonade, a mango lassi, or a mint julep! Check out my full list of beverages here for more ideas.… ...
Chinese soup dumplings are delicious homemade wrappers filled with perfectly seasoned pork and soup. Yes, these dumplings are FILLED with soup! How do you get soup inside of a dumpling? It’s like magic! This recipe is simple, delicious, and something everyone will enjoy. I love Chinese food. It’s definitely my takeout of choice. Luckily for me, the whole family loves it too! I really enjoy making simple Chinese food at home too, because it’s a great way to save a little money and get the best flavors. Some of my favorite homemade recipes are Wonton Soup, this delicious Moo Goo… ...
What’s better than a regular baked potato? A twice baked potato, of course! They are the ultimate comfort food – creamy, savory, and packed with cheesy goodness. Whether you’re cooking for one or for a crowd, these spuds are easy to make and impossible to resist. I’m a sucker for potatoes in every form. Fries, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, there’s no wrong way to make a spud. If you’re looking for more knock-out side dishes, you’ll have to try these hasselback potatoes or duchess potatoes next! They’re the perfect addition to any hearty meal. Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe Let’s be… ...
Carrot bundt cake is a beautiful combination of moist and sweet carrot cake, topped with divine cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts. It’s full of warm spices and bright flavors that blend together for the perfect festive dessert. I absolutely love the flavors of carrot cake. It’s always been one of my favorite desserts. This carrot bundt cake does not disappoint, it’s absolutely incredible! I’m a frosting girl myself, so I love a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Once you try this carrot cake recipe, you’ve got to try this Carrot Cake Cheesecake, this Carrot Cake Quick… ...
Life is short, make some marshmallow fluff! It’s like a cloud made of sugar and is the ultimate sweet treat. It works as a great topping, cake filling and fruit dip, but is also perfect for eating straight from the jar. I won’t tell! Marshmallow fluff works for so many different desserts. You’re going to love having it on hand! Try it out in cookies and cream fudge, ooey gooey s’mores bars, or homemade snickers bars! Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Are you a fan of marshmallow fluff but tired of buying it from the store? Well, it’s time to take matters… ...
A good hamburger bun can make all the difference! This Brioche Bun is hands down the BEST bun for hamburgers, sloppy joes, and so much more. It’s fluffy, soft, and oh so good. I used to think that making bread at home was too time-consuming. Why make it when it’s easy to buy at the grocery store? Well, I’ve definitely changed my mind the last few years! Homemade bread has WAY less ingredients, tastes so much better, and is much better for you. A few bread recipes that I always make at home (and that are really simple and quick)… ...
Chicken Pesto Pasta is made creamy with Parmesan, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Fresh basil pesto coats this pasta and chicken for the perfect pop of flavor in every bite. This is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love! Pasta is always a winner at my house. My kids love it, so I’ve tried about a thousand different pasta recipes over the years. This pesto pasta is one we come back to again and again! It’s creamy, full of flavor, and filling. For more great basil pesto recipes, try this Baked Pesto Chicken, this delicious Pesto Chicken Sandwich, and… ...
These clothespin cookies (also known as cream horns) are like little bites of heaven, filled with creamy goodness that’ll make you forget all your problems – at least until you run out of them. They only take 30 minutes to prepare and are just the soft, creamy pastry you need in your life! If homemade pastries with a delicious filling are your jam, you’re going to love these clothespin cookies! Then you’ll have to try making homemade eclairs or cannolis! What are Clothespin Cookies? Clothespin cookies, also known as cream horns, are a whimsical pastry that look just like their… ...
No Yeast Flatbread is a quick and easy bread recipe that you’ll be making for years to come! Use it for sandwiches, gyros, pizza, and so much more. No need to wait for this bread to rise, with no yeast and cooked over the stove, it’s a simple recipe that you will want to save for later. I love no yeast bread recipes because they are so quick and easy to make. They usually don’t need much attention and come together in a pinch. There are so many reasons to make bread at home. A few of my favorite no… ...
Seafood lovers! Here is the EASIEST way to make crispy, breaded shrimp in the air fryer! Making air fryer frozen shrimp takes less than 10 minutes and turns out perfectly every time. The hardest part is choosing what dipping sauce to serve it with! This air fryer frozen shrimp is SO easy to make, and tastes absolutely incredible! I’m sure you’ve seen all of the hype about air fryers by now, but they’re truly worth the investment. They make cooking so easy! If you love shrimp as much as I do, you’ll have to try air fryer coconut shrimp and… ...
This classic Olive Garden Grilled Chicken and Alfredo Sauce recipe is made up of a creamy, rich sauce that is not only delicious but easy to make, taking only 30 minutes! The creamy chicken alfredo sauce is one of the main reasons I started making copycat recipes! And I’m glad I did! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why Everyone Loves the Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Going to the Olive Garden was always a treat for my family when I was growing up so I understood why so many people asked me… ...
Are you looking for a fresh and flavorful salad recipe to add to your meal rotation? Look no further than this delicious Chinese Chicken Salad! With tender chicken, crisp greens, mandarin oranges, chow mein noodles, almonds, and a zesty dressing, this healthy salad is great for lunch or dinner. What Makes This Chinese Chicken Salad So Good? Wendy’s was one of the first fast-food restaurants to introduce salad bars way back in 1979, but the chain didn’t add composed salads to its menu until the early 90s. Today the salad bars are gone, but Wendy’s still serves a variety of… ...
Chart House Spinach Salad is a hearty spinach salad that contains crisp bacon, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, and onions. What’s more, all of this deliciousness is bathed in a warm bacon salad dressing. You will find this Chart House Spinach Salad recipe hard to resist. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Why You Should Try This Easy Spinach Salad Recipe This spinach salad with bacon is out-of-this-world tasty and will surely rank as one of your top salad recipes. It’s a colorful salad with great flavors and textures tossed with a wonderful spinach… ...
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce. You can use it as a dip for a blooming onion or onion rings, steak sauce, or sandwich spread. There is one thing for sure: everyone will wonder how you made this recipe. Sauce for Blooming Onion No trip to Outback Steakhouse is complete without an order or two of Bloomin Onions. And without the legendary Bloomin Onion dip sauce, the famous appetizer is little more than just a fancy-looking onion ring. The good news is that you probably already have most of the ingredients in your cupboard to… ...
This Brown Derby Cobb Salad copycat recipe is a wonderful take on the famous Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb salad. This Cobb Salad ingredients include bacon, avocado, fresh crisp lettuce, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, and a special dressing. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Original Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb Salad Recipe The Cobb salad originated at the Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, CA. The owner’s name was Robert Cobb. You can still get this salad at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Brown Derby. This salad was made with chopped Romaine and iceberg lettuce, crisp bacon, hard-boiled egg,… ...
Alonti pecan pesto pasta is incredibly delicious. Homemade basil pesto with pecans is tossed with pasta and served warm as a side dish or cold as a pasta salad. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What Makes Pecan Pesto So Good? Pesto is always made with pine nuts, right? Well, no. There is a wide variety of pesto, and one of the best is this version that uses pecans. Pecans give this sauce a sweet, buttery flavor that pine nuts just can’t match, and as a bonus, they are much cheaper! Basil… ...
Strawberry Mimosa is a light and fruity cocktail perfect for sipping on any day. This large-batch mimosa recipe with only 3 simple ingredients makes a pitcher and is great for brunch or a party. Cheers! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Mimosa Cocktail Mimosas are an unusual cocktail that is often served with brunch. Most often these cocktails are made with orange juice, but this version is made with Strawberry puree, lemonade, and sparkling Champagne or other sparkling wine. You don’t need to get out your blender to make this simple strawberry… ...
Have you ever wondered why the Outback Steakhouse Baked Potato tastes so good? What do they do differently from you and me? The potatoes have a magnificent salt crisp crust with a moist, tender inside. Restaurant Style Baked Potato You can make a baked potato just like Outback. It takes just an extra step or two to make your typical baked potato taste as if it came from a steakhouse. Hands down, this is one of my favorite and most used copycat recipes. Perhaps you have seen this classic baked potato in the steakhouse for years and may have long wondered… ...
O’Charley’s Caramel Pie is a rich, luscious, and popular dessert at the restaurant. It’s quick and simple to make with dulce de leche and whipped topping. Serve this ooey gooey caramel pie topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Ooey Gooey Caramel Pie This O Charley’s Caramel Pie recipe makes a very, very rich pie that’s a sweet tooth’s dream. It’s a creamy dulce de leche filling that’s topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and nuts. This ooey-gooey caramel pie is a decadent and delicious… ...
Panera Fuji Apple Salad Dressing is a sweet and tangy vinaigrette perfect for kale, spinach, and mixed green salads. This simple apple vinaigrette is sure to be a favorite. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What Makes Panera Fuji Apple Salad Dressing So Good? This salad dressing will surprise you with its well-balanced fruity flavor. Who would have thought that such a tiny amount of juice could have such an enormous impact on the taste? But it does. The juice imparts a complex sweetness that pairs extraordinarily well with the tart white balsamic… ...