The best side dishes to go with any meal including vegetables, BBQ, beef, pork, and chicken.
Cowboy caviar is a quick, refreshing dish made with pantry staples you’re likely to have on hand. It comes together in minutes and develops more flavor as it sits in the fridge. The perfect make-a-head for picnics, parties, or potlucks.
Today, I thought we could go back to the basics and review a simple skill that every good home cook should master, how to bake a potato.
I know what you’re thinking, why all the fuss about a baked potato? Well, let me start by saying if you’ve ever enjoyed a good supper club/restaurant-style baked potato, you know what I’m talking about. Those baked potatoes with skins that are irresistibly golden, and crispy with a satisfying hint of crunchy salt in each bite. The insides are perfectly light, fluffy, and steamy, ready to enjoy with a melty pad of butter, a dash of fresh chives, or maybe loaded up with all of your favorite toppings. If you’ve had that, then you know what the fuss is about. If not, trust me when I say it’s worth the extra time needed to make the potato.
Have you heard of Kartóffelpuffer? The kartóffelpuffer is a traditional German potato pancake that is usually served at Christmas time. Well, this is my mash-up of that pancake with some ingredients from traditional Chinese Scallion Pancakes (葱油饼)
This is probably one of my favorite mashups of my and my husband’s cultures, it’s also one of my kids’ all-time favorite sides. I use the basics of the German potato pancake and replaced onions with scallions, then I added fish sauce and mushroom bullion to add an amazing umami flavor.
Learn how to make golden toasted crostini with this simple recipe! Easy to make on the stovetop, in the oven, or on the grill!
This simple coleslaw recipe is basic, easy, and perfect for any picnic, barbecue, or holiday get-together. Ready to eat in 30 minutes!
Summer is a great time for pasta salads and one thing I’ve been really enjoying is revamping some favorite Tex-Mex recipes from my childhood. Many of you know that my dad is Chinese, but what many of you may not know is my mom is a Texan, and my dad, although Chinese, is associated greatly as a Texan himself (growing up there much of his life). So even though I was born and bred in Wisconsin, I grew up eating a lot, and I mean a lot of Tex-Mex food.
Craving Chinese-American Takeout? How about the “always add to the order”, Crab Rangoons? my recipe is easy to make and remember.
Indulge in a quintessential Wisconsin delight: deep-fried cheese curds. This recipe will allow you to enjoy the perfection of the Wisconsin bar appetizer right at home!
It’s officially Fall, and nothing sounds better on a cool day than a nice warm, fluffy, and yummy potato pancake! Or… maybe that’s just me. 🤷🏻♀️ Oh well, today I’m sharing one version of German potato pancakes (yes there are multiple) that are loved in the Smith household. The kartóffelpuffer is traditionally served at Christmas time in Germany, but these are a family favorite that makes their way to our table, OFTEN.
Craving a tasty and healthy-ish dip? This Easy Taco Dip is made with cream cheese and Greek yogurt for a guilt-free indulgence.