These rice paper roll appetizers are super easy to put together! They serve as a great appetizer or side dish. Ingredients: Directions: Pro tip – chill in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes so the rice paper isn’t so sticky.
Author: Chef Melissa Rae
Japanese Cucumber Salad
This is a wonderful side salad when you want a little something different! Ingredients: Directions:
Product Review: Kikkoman’s Unagi Sauce
I discovered this sauce at our local international grocery and haven’t turned back since. If you love sushi rolls that have eel sauce on them, this is for you. Turns out Unagi Sauce is the same thing as Eel sauce. If you are short on time and can’t whip up your own, I highly recommend…
Spanish Beef Hash
Similar to goulash, this savory dish has been a week night hit in our household. For a spicier version – double the hot sauce and Cajun seasoning amounts. Ingredients: Directions:
Homemade Caesar Dressing
I didn’t have anchovy paste (optional) but this dressing still came out perfect, even the nine year old approves! Ingredients: Directions:
Simple Ramen
This is an evolving recipe, but here is the first iteration. We will be adding more ingredients to it as we work on it, but the simple one is great for picky eaters (i.e. my 9 year old). Ingredients: Directions:
Product Review: Microplane Rasp Grater
When I started making my own salad dressings (and lasagna – see chicken lasagna recipe) I realized the importance of a good microplane. I couldn’t believe how often I needed to create zest. After having a lower quality version of this one, I can tell you the one at Williams Sonoma is now my favorite….
Product Review: Chocolate Heat
There are two things that I can’t get enough of in this world: chocolate and spicy foods. This Fire Hiney Chocolate hot sauce provides the best of both. A phenomenal Belgian chocolate sauce with a spicy kick to it, this concoction will literally knock your socks off. No more boring apple slices at work! No…
Simple White Pasta Sauce
I like calling this one an emergency pasta sauce as well since I was in a pinch with no tomatoes. Here is a simple white sauce that is super easy to make. INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS:
The Award Winning Burger Recipe
Behold, the award winning French Onion Soup Burger! These are cooked on the stove in a cast iron skillet. INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: (Pro tip – do not smash down the burgers while in the cast iron skillet – the juice will release and the burgers will be dry)
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