Easy cream cheese thumbprint cookies These cookies are so soft and sweet. They practically melt in your mouth. Very easy to make and they take hardly any time at all. They bake in just 10 minutes and “disappear” off the cooling rack in less than that. If you’re not a fan of jelly these cookies …
Easy teriyaki chicken My go-to dish to serve with rice has to be this teriyaki. It’s sweet and savory with notes of ginger and garlic. It may not be exactly a traditional teriyaki but it’s my cheat version. It can be jazzed up with pineapple chunks, sliced spring onion, or sesame seeds. I like to …
Easy cabbage and carrot side dish Whenever I make an Asian meat or noodle dish this veggie side often becomes the star. It’s so simple with 4-5 ingredients and takes hardly any time at all. The flavors are refreshing and palate cleansing, it really allows the vegetables to shine. 3 medium carrots ½ head green …
This chicken is so delectable and easy you’ll find yourself coming back to cook it again and again. You can use any cut of chicken you desire just change the baking time to match. I like to use spicy brown Dijon mustard, but you can use regular Dijon mustard instead if you prefer. In order …
Easiest French bread *vegan! There is nothing else like homemade French bread. Slathered in vegan butter I could eat an entire loaf all to myself. This bread has a crispy outside and fluffy soft inside. It takes a few hours to make but most of it is waiting for the bread to rise and the …
Chocolate cheesecake cupcakes (Black bottom Cupcakes) Yield 13 This cupcake is so delicious you won’t even need frosting! Moist and creamy and fluffy with chocolatey goodness. These are by far my dad’s favorite cupcake flavor. He asks for them every year for his birthday. They have a creamy cheesecake-like topping, and they can be topped …
Easy cream cheese frosting This frosting is so sweet and cream cheesy it will quickly become one of your favorites. It’s important to note that the butter and cream cheese should be room temperature, or it will be lumpy. ½ cup room temperature butter 8 oz room temperature cream cheese 3 ½ cups powdered sugar …
How to “cheat” in the kitchen and get away with it If you follow my blog you are probably aware that I don’t always use fresh ingredients. Sometimes behind the scenes I’ll even employ a family member to do my dicing of veggies or fruits. Some might even call using canned, frozen or otherwise premade …
