½ cup butter ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried basil ¼ tsp dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ tsp. salt 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 boneless chicken breast halves, sliced lengthwise into thirds In a skillet, heat the butter or margarine and oil over medium high until the butter melts. Add the parsley, basil, oregano and garlic and salt and mix together in the skillet....
So move over, Olive Garden, because this homemade version is ten times better. When it comes to seafood dishes, shrimp scampi is definitely one of the best. The combination of sweet, meaty shrimp with a fragrant garlic-forward butter sauce is irresistible. And while it’s easy enough to cook on busy weeknights, it’s also special enough to serve at dinner parties. So whether you’re having friends over or just having a quiet dinner with the family, this shrimp scampi recipe is a must-make....
Preparation There are some tasks that can seem more tedious than others around the home, and that’s especially true when it comes to cleaning. According to a new study of 1,070 participants between the ages 18 and 79 conducted by Lombardo Homes, cleaning and sanitizing the bathroom is people’s most disliked household chore. Washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning the refrigerator, and completing yard work rounded out the top five chores we look forward to the least....
My favourite way to make coconut rice is using coconut milk POWDER because the rice comes out fluffier and cleaner- here’s my recipe for Coconut Rice here. That recipe is an Asian restaurant recipe, and the secret ingredient is kaffir lime leaves – it’s what makes that little difference to make it truly restaurant quality. This recipe is for coconut rice made with coconut MILK, not powder. It doesn’t come out quite as fluffy but is still just as tasty....
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 3 eggs, large 1½ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup buttermilk ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups carrots, grated 2½ cups pecans, roasted, chopped, & divided cooking spray For Frosting: 12 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1½ tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch square baking tin....
Complete with protein, starches, and fat, this casserole is a complete meal all on its own. I do suggest you double the recipe, though. It’s as hearty as it is addictive, so I’m sure you’ll want more than just a slice. While the roster of ingredients is a tad lengthy, don’t be intimidated. If you look closely, they’re all common necessities I’m sure you already have in your pantry! Plus, thanks to items such as pre-cooked mashed potatoes and packaged French-fried onions and bacon, it’s a lot easier than you think....
Preparation If you feel like your hair has changed quite a bit in the few years, or even in the past few months, you’re probably not mistaken. In fact, just like the rest of your body, your hair goes through its own aging cycle. Strands become finer or more coarse (depending on your original texture); hair also loses pigment (hello, silver!) as we get older, explains Tina Malhotra, a stylist at Mia Wagner Salon in New York City....
Preparation The latest Farrow & Ball color collection paints many scenes of Californian life—off-black Tar speaks to the shade of the sunbaked desert highways, while earthy Citrona, a softened citrus yellow, calls to the lemon trees that thrive in The Golden State’s climate. There are six more hues under this organic umbrella, created by American designer Kelly Wearstler; this marks the brand’s very first collaboration with an external creative since its inception in 1946 (Farrow & Ball is currently celebrating its 75th year of business)....
Preparation Whether you plan to serve family-favorite casseroles and gratins or want to try a few brand-new recipes alongside your turkey this year, there’s one dish that no Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without: Gravy. It tops everything from mashed potatoes to that glorious roast turkey, and because it is so often made in a big batch, you’ll likely have plenty of excess gravy left at the end of the meal to enjoy with your leftovers....
Cooking rice to perfection is an art form. Too long and turns to mush, but not long enough, and it has a crunchy center. These methods are so simple and capture that fresh-off-the-stove magic! These hacks are great if you want to relive taco Tuesday on a Wednesday. Or, for something different, you can repurpose leftover rice into something new like fried rice or stuffed peppers. These solutions on how to reheat leftover rice are easy, fast, and get the job done....
Preparation Certain stains and odors need a little more than detergent alone to remove them from your garments. Set-in marks, like those formed due to underarm sweat, can leave behind both discoloration and a lingering scent long after they have been washed. Ahead, learn how to combat these stubborn stains and odors to keep all of your laundry good as new for as long as possible. It is what it is: Occasionally, not-so-great smells and stains stick to clothes after several washes....
Preparation Nothing says “spring” quite like an impressive Easter ham that serves as the centerpiece on your holiday table. With its characteristic gleaming shine and umami-filled aroma permeating the dining room, it’s no wonder ham is such a popular holiday staple. Planning to serve a delicious ham for your Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner? Consider this your primer on the protein—we’re explaining what ham is, what you need to know about the main types of ham available to you, and how to determine what size ham you need to buy for your family....
Preparation Starting your plants from seed is a fun, economical way to add a few unique varieties to your garden. However, if you live in an apartment or condominium complex and have limited window space, you might have to get a little creative in order to grow everything you want to. Fortunately, there are a few easy (and inexpensive) ways you can use to start your seeds indoors, even if you’re short on square footage....
Preparation When you get the craving for something sweet, few things are more disappointing than finding you have nothing in the house to snack on. Luckily, one of America’s favorite ice cream brands, Turkey Hill, is looking to remedy this predicament once and for all. The company is giving away the chance to win free ice cream for life if you correctly guess its new mystery flavor of ice cream....
This is such an awesome and easy side dish recipe for any meal. Use baby red potatoes cut in half or larger red potatoes cut into 1 inch chunks. Then just add the seasoning mix and in 20 minutes, the outside will be golden and crispy and the inside soft and buttery. I think it’s pretty safe to say that we all love potatoes, right? I mean, they’re so versatile and can be made so many wonderful ways....
Preparation Being excited to watch the Super Bowl and being prepared to host friends while you watch the game are two very different things. If you find yourself without a snacking menu on game day morning, consider these recipes your very own Hail Mary pass: Whip up one or two of these easy bites before guests arrive, and you’re well on your way to game-day success. Best of all, each recipe is a triple threat: delicious, fast, and so easy to make at the last minute....
4 eggs 9 oz Nutella ¼ cup all-purpose flour For Serving: frosting , optional semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional sprinkles, optional Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch pan and line with parchment paper. Beat the eggs with a hand mixer for about 5 minutes until fluffy. Place the Nutella in a large bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds. Gently stir in the flour until well-incorporated....
Pastitsio – Greek pasta bake Pastitsio is so much more than just another pasta bake. A step up from Baked Spaghetti and – dare I say it – even America’s famed Baked Ziti (which regular readers know I hold in high esteem!), this is Greece’s version of classic Italian Lasagna. We love how it slices neatly with the layers clearly visible, and the striking tubular Greek bucatini-style pasta. We love how the rich red wine, tomato and meat sauce is spiked with cinnamon and cloves, giving it uniquely Greek personality rather than “just another meat sauce”....
You can make restaurant-quality crab cakes in just 15 minutes with this copycat recipe. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home chef, this is one of the easiest crab cake recipes around. Simply mix your ingredients and pan-fry your cakes. Each meaty cake is packed with fresh crab, buttery crackers, green onions, and more. They’re great as an appetizer or a quick dinner. So this is one recipe you’ll want to be sure to keep on hand....
At last, the flavors of red velvet cake in drink form, try our recipe at home for a quick and affordable version of the Starbucks secret menu drink. When ordering directly from Starbucks, order a combination of white chocolate mocha, mocha frappuccino, and raspberry syrup… or simply follow the guide below and have a go yourself! Learn how to make Red Velvet Frappuccino by following these steps: Related Video
