These cinnamon sugar pecans are oven-roasted, perfectly crisp, and made with a whipped egg white for that signature candy shell. Candied pecans were a surprise to me. I’ve had them on salad before and thought they were pretty good, but man, making them at home is a whole different ball game. They’re fresh, crisp, and…
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. There’s something quietly luxurious about a skillet of onions and mushrooms slowly caramelizing on the stove. In my kitchen, this simple side dish…
A perfectly cooked steak is one of life’s simple luxuries and dry brining takes it to the next level. I upped my steak game when I started using this technique. As you might have already noticed, I live to eat, not eat to live. I love a recipe that is simple, straightforward, and with incredible…
Spinach squares, as a name, don’t give you a lot to go on, except for the main ingredient and shape, so let me fill you in. Spinach squares are dense, cheesy squares that are so delicious, we would fight over them as kids. Simply mix spinach, cheese, and some seasonings together and magic is created….
Vibrant and crunchy pico de gallo is a staple in Mexican salsas. Fermenting your pico de gallo allows you to enjoy both the freshness of the ingredients and your body’s absorption of nutrients. Another benefit is that since you’re making the salsa ahead of time, you can just pull it out when you’re ready to…
Vampiro tacos made with carne asada are decadent, spicy, and satisfying. Imagine a quesadilla stuffed with savory meat and spicy toppings. This recipe allows you to impress your guests with a taco they probably haven’t made for themselves before. It’s as easy as grilling meat and making toppings. A taco vampiro is a quesadilla with…
I am not a bread person; I’m just not. But if you give me a plate of this olive oil herb dip, I will eat an entire loaf by myself. The mix of crunchy spice, that explode when you bite into them, coupled with the savory fermented garlic is mouthwatering and sure to be an…
Tomatillo avocado salsa is a delicious accompaniment to any Mexican dishes you cook. It is smooth, cool, spicy, and tangy. This green sauce is perfect with tortilla chips, slow-cooked pork carnitas, or Tacos Vampiros (my favorite way to use it). This tomatillo avocado salsa is better than anything you can buy in the store, and…
Refried beans from scratch are quick and easy to make in an Instant Pot. If you’ve only eaten crumbly refried beans from a can at home, you’re in for a delicious revelation. Cooking them in the Instant Pot will give you a smooth and creamy texture, and the flavors are easily customizable to your preference….
One of the best ways to start cooking from scratch is to take one thing you buy from the grocery store and make it yourself. Homemade chicken stock is one of the easiest recipes to try first, especially if you have an Instant Pot. Making chicken stock in the Instant Pot is one of my…