Chicken Dumpling Soup We’re having another Kitchen Conversation with Land O’Lakes! This time, the topic is Modernizing Vintage Recipes. We all have those family favorites that, let’s be honest, need a little refresh for our current dinner table. I came up with a vintage recipe that needs some updating to match our newly updated kitchen! When we moved to North Carolina from the Midwest, one of the first things I noticed was the differences in cooking techniques....

Why We Love This Bourbon Brine Recipe I believe there is no chicken better than brined chicken…. Like turkey, no matter how you decide to cook it, sautéed, roasted, or grilled, chicken that comes out of brine is always more juicy and flavorful. Today we’re sharing our favorite Chicken Brine recipe with a little added flavor from Kentucky bourbon. Although you can omit the bourbon, or swap it for your alcohol of choice such as spiced rum or brandy, we believe this combination of salt, sugar, spices, and bourbon creates a delectable flavor for the meat!...

We all know that a simple pasta salad dish is a quick win for so many reasons, here’s a new spin on the favourite. I am pleased to say this is not just a boring soggy lettuce and mayo combination… oh no. We have tested this recipe over and over again to fine-tune this easy-but-interesting Chicken Pasta Salad. I LOVE the taste of Coronation Chicken, so I wanted to recreate my own version of something similar for this 15 minute recipe....

Why We Love This Homemade Cookie Cake Recipe When I think of childhood birthday parties in the 80s, one of my first thoughts is always a chocolate chip cookie cake, with a frosting rim and sprinkles… Most likely from a mall kiosk! Of course, these store-bought birthday cakes were not the most elaborate, but they were always a welcomed treat with every kid. Although you can still find chocolate cookie cake franchises at the mall, they are actually VERY easy to bake up and decorate at home....

Why We Love this Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe Tender rice and broccoli baked all snug with melty cheese… Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole is the definition of comfort food! It’s a classic vegetarian American dish that has been popular for generations because it is both budget-friendly and simply delicious. Even the most picky eaters come back for seconds! In this easy recipe, we add crushed red pepper flakes and green chiles (your choice of mild and spicy) for a delightful kick of heat....

I love these simple yet luxurious buttermilk drop biscuits. They’re fantastic with Nutella or strawberry jam. However, they go just as well with soups or stews. While making, rolling, and cutting biscuits is my therapy, sometimes I want fast and easy. And that’s what makes this fail-proof buttermilk drop biscuit recipe so perfect. You’ll love it.😉 Recipe Ingredients How to Make Buttermilk Drop Biscuits Preheat oven to 450℉ (230℃). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it....

While made-from-scratch recipes are definitely my thing, sometimes opening a few cans can save the day. This super fast and easy chicken chili recipe with canned beans and condensed tomato soup is a good example. And it not only saves time; it’s also incredibly flavorful. This recipe is almost the same as my original chili recipe but with a twist. Chunks of chicken thighs replace beef, and tomato soup replaces the tomato sauce....

Most of us still can’t get enough of Chicken Fajitas since Mexican-style food came on our radar in a big way, and this oven fajitas recipe is seriously standing the test of time. We all know the secret is in the fajita seasoning mix, but the rest can be done so quickly that it’s perfect for a midweek meal with all the family, with no compromises on flavour. In fact, baking it all in the oven helps to make the chicken extra succulent, so I think it’s even better than frying!...

Reasons to Love Mini Pizzas If you ask me why everyone loves Mini Pizzas or why should you try this coin pizza? It is because they are Cheesy Cute bite-sized treats Savory Crispy on the edges Customizable Mouth-watering and delicious! Perfect for entertaining About Pizza Margherita Margherita Pizza is one of my favorites. It’s a classic dish first prepared by Raffaele Esposito in honor of the Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy, and the Italian unification, according to Wikipedia’s page on Margherita Pizza (link opens in new tab)....

What is Scottish Shortbread? Simple and buttery Scottish Shortbread is considered the original, and in my opinion, the best shortbread cookie recipe. It is traditionally made with just 3 staple ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. So what is the difference between shortbread and butter cookies? Well, while American butter cookies tend to be flat and on the crispy side, Scottish shortbread is made thick with a dense crumble. So although the ingredients used are similar, the preparation methods are quite different....

What is Gumbo? Can you believe this recipe (and many variations – Okra Gumbo, Seafood, and Gumbo Recipe are my go-tos) has been around for over 200 years? That tells you it has to be great. The word gumbo is from the African word for okra, that wonderfully slimy and nutritious veggie. Combine that with a roux and gumbo file, and you have the three basic ingredients. Then throw in spices and your choice of meat and seafood, and you’re good to go....

Fried Goat Cheese Salad You can never have enough tantalizing salad recipes. To shake things up, today’s Fried Goat Cheese Salad offers a little decadence along with the greens! In a perfect world, my husband and kids would be jumping up and down for Salad Night. Can you imagine what that would look like? “I want the last helping of salad.” “No! You got the most salad last night, I get the extra salad tonight!...

About Gajar Halwa Carrot is called ‘gajar‘ in the Hindi language. Halwa in Indian cuisine refers to soft-textured pudding. Hence, carrot halwa is known as Gajar Ka Halwa or Gajar Halwa. Some dishes never lose their glory, nor are they ever out of trend; one such classic dessert is carrot halwa. The winter season in Northern India is incomplete without homemade gajar ka halwa or gajrela. Reason – Winter Special Red Carrots The juicy, long, deep-red carrots are the soul of a deliciously perfect carrot halwa....

Stories have become very popular these days across all social media platforms. Even before you start creating stories on any platform (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google) I would like to share my experience on all of these as I have created stories on all these platforms. If you are looking for just visual views for your content, create Facebook or Pinterest, or Instagram stories. I don’t see any massive amount of traffic coming from these stories for your blog....

Why We Love This Hawaiian Tako Poke Recipe Authentic poke is my favorite take-home recipe from Hawaii. It’s a quick sushi-like seafood salad, usually made with fresh raw sashimi grade seafood, onions, and soy sauce. Poke can be enjoyed on it’s own as a low carb meal, but is often served with a side of rice. Today’s Hawaiian Tako Poke recipe is the type of octopus poke I love the best… Made with kimchi....

Why This is the Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe Anybody can make scrambled eggs… You throw a skillet over high heat, crack a couple of eggs into the skillet, and whisk vigorously with a fork. You’ve done this before, right? However, when you make scrambled eggs in a hurry you end up with dense rubbery scrambled eggs, not perfectly soft and fluffy scrambled egg clouds. Today we’re going for the latter. When scrambled eggs are done right, scrambling is the best egg-cooking method, in my humble opinion....

What is Instant Pot? It is a type of electric multicooker designed to replace several kitchen appliances in one! It has various programmed functions allow you to pressure cook, steam, sauté, slow cook, and boil food quickly and conveniently. This product was released in the market back in 2010 and has instantly captured the interest of professionals and home cooks worldwide. To date, Instant Pot offers several versions and models with up to 11 functionalities....

Jamaican Chicken Patties – Forget about the store-bought patties- this tastes 10x BETTER…AND comes together quickly with a SUPER EASY dough .Make it, grab a few fresh off the oven, relax and let the taste guide you to the Islands- Jamaican Island to be precise. Is there anything more irresistible than meat stuffed in pastry dough? I don’t know about you, but I just can’t seem to get out of a Caribbean market without grabbing a couple of these....

This is the time of the year, when Christians abstain from meat and flock towards bread and meat-free goods. I am happy to say I’m one of those Christians. Growing up, during the Lenten Season, especially on Fridays we would only eat bread and water until sunset. Hot cross buns were only reserved for Good Friday and my siblings and I waited for them impatiently. It was the highlight of our Lenten Season....

To me, one of the best tasting fish out there is mackerel – yeah I know. Not one of those fish that people flock to often. In fact, in most parts of the world it is considered a “poor man’s” fish. To me, it is high up there with salmon as far as taste is concerned and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. More important is I love how versatile it is and takes well to various types of preparation and cooking methods....