Parmesan Orzo Pasta

This is an easy Orzo pasta if you are looking for a quick dinner. In a frying pan, add olive and cook the minced garlic for 2 minutes until you can see it starting to brown. Add 2 cups Orzo, 2 1/2 cup water, 1 cube chicken boullion, 1 cup milk and 1 tbsp butter….

Rice Cooker Mango Sticky Rice

I discovered that my rice cooker had a setting for sweet rice and wanted to try to make Mango Sticky Rice! First I soaked 1 cup of rice for 10 minutes in cool water. Then I placed the rice, 1 can coconut milk and 1/4 cup of sugar in a rice cooker. Set the rice…

French Toast Bake with leftover bread

My son has been wanting sandwiches for the last couple weeks. I’m left with the ends of the loaf and not knowing what to do with them. I decided to keep them in the freezer till I had enough and make a French Toast Bake. Tear or cut the leftover bread and place it into…

Easy Mushroom Packets

These pockets of buttery mushrooms is a staple in our household. They are super easy to make and can be cooked in the oven or on the barbeque. Clean your mushrooms and place them into a sheet of aluminum foil. Add a tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20-30 minutes. Enjoy! Ingredients

Kalbi Meat Marinade

Kalbi is a traditional Korean marinade for barbeques. It is mainly used for short ribs but can be used for other meats and tofu as well. Put all ingredients (3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup sake, 2 teaspoon sesame oil, 4 cloves garlic, 4 stalks green onion, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons…

Pineapple Bun Toast

Pineapple buns are a staple at Chinese bakeries. The name comes from the top buttery crust. It does not contain pineapples. Making the bun and crust at home takes a bit of time so instead you can try this hack for an easy breakfast. Start by softening the butter in the microwave. Mix the 2…

Red Currant Jam

With only two ingredients, you can make your own jam. Red currants are full of nutrients like antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Red currants are also full of pectin so you don’t need to add anything else to this jam to thicken it up. First, clean and destem the currants. Place the currants in a small…

Sourdough Crumpets

I love homemade crumpets but some recipes take time. This was a recipe I found that was super fast and easy. It also used a bunch of sour dough discard!! Double win. Mix 2 cups sourdough starter, 2 cups white flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a mixing bowl. Slowly add…

Blueberry Chia Jam

This 3 ingredient jam is easy, fast, and simple. Eat it on top of toast, pancakes or even ice cream! In a medium pot, cook the blueberries with the 1/4 cup sugar until the blueberries have broken down. Smash with a fork when the blueberries get soft. Take the sauce off the stovetop and stir…

Cinnamon and Sugar Cottage Cheese Toast

This is an easy breakfast option when you are in a rush. In a container, add 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients until smooth. On a piece of bread, add the whipped cottage cheese. Spread the cottage cheese mix over the…