Technically speaking, what my mom cooked for us was cottage pie, since the difference between shepherd’s pie and cottage pie is the kind of meat used. Shepherd’s pie uses ground lamb, while cottage pie uses ground beef.Most of the time in the U.S., we say “shepherd’s pie” for both.While lamb might be the most traditional shepherd’s pie, I’ve made it both ways, and both are delish! Feel free to use whichever meat you or your family prefer....
I made this dish for new friends when we first moved to Milwaukee. We were new in town, struggling to meet people, and I reached out to two college acquaintances with the hope that (if I bribed them with a crock pot full of Italian food), they might entertain the possibility of being friends with me. Five years later: we’re still gathering around the table together, this time as close friends....
I regularly hear that you are constantly on the lookout for healthy, easy crockpot chicken recipes. As a fellow appreciator of keeping dinner simple (but delicious!) and healthy (but by no means “diet”), recipes like this slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs are some of my absolute favorites to create. The recipe index also suggests that when it comes to picking a slow cooker chicken recipe theme, I have a serious penchant for this entire “takeout/fake out” approach....
I have plenty of simple tutorials here on Wholesome Yum, like cooking a perfect baked chicken breast, pan searing pork chops, and browning a sirloin steak. But with cooler weather, it’s time to bring out the slow cooker recipes… so it’s about time for me to show you one of the simplest things to do with it: how to make pulled pork! This slow cooker pulled pork is made from scratch, but takes just 10 minutes to prep....
Walking around the local shopping mall was the activity of my middle school days. No trip was complete without a stop at Auntie Anne’s. The buttery scent of those soft pretzels still tantalizes me every time I pass by one at an airport or food court. As I’ve grown older, knowing the dough is mass-produced and the “butter” is probably not butter at all makes me far less likely to purchase one....
When I hit publish last week on this How to Make Oatmeal post I had several requests for the recipe for the Stewed Cinnamon Apples I had as a topping in one of my photos. So here I am, keeping good on my promise to deliver this recipe ASAP! But don’t think these apples are only good as a topping for oats. You can serve stewed apples hot or cold as a breakfast or dessert....
I’ve been baking Amish strawberry bread for more than a decade. Years ago, I took myself strawberry picking and upgraded to the largest carton, which holds well over 10 pounds. Between all the strawberry recipes there for the baking—Strawberry Oatmeal Bars, Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, classic Strawberry Crisp, Strawberry Scones…I could go on—the big box was a GREAT idea! While my strawberry mood changes from summer to summer (is this an Easy Strawberry Cake season or a Strawberry Smoothie season?...
If you’ve spent any time on Wholesome Yum, you hopefully know that there are hundreds of ways to re-create foods that feel “off-limits” on a low carb lifestyle — and these low carb keto oatmeal cookies are a prime example! Just like my keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies or keto sugar cookies, I was determined to make a version of sugar-free oatmeal cookies that still tasted amazing without the high-carb ingredients....
(Don’t you hope people say that about you too? I do!) Sweet and sour chicken is a homemade riff on the Chinese-American take-out favorite. Like its takeout cousins Healthy Orange Chicken and General Tso Chicken, sweet and sour chicken is made of pieces of crispy chicken thighs or breasts, tossed in a sticky, sweet sauce.The sauce has both more vinegar (the sour) and more sugar (the sweet) than either orange chicken or General Tso, and it features the addition of pineapples, bell peppers, and onion....
These tender pancakes are made with homemade oat flour processed in a blender (that’s right, oatmeal pancakes with no flour!). They are 100% whole grain and naturally gluten free.They also have the best oat-y flavor and a more pleasant texture, thanks to the clever addition of a few extra whole oats at the end. This recipe is an upgraded version of my Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (an absolute favorite among readers)....
If you love Asian cuisine, make sure to ask check out my Thai Tom Kha Soup and Korean Bibimbap. The best ramen soup recipe! This is definitely not the kind of ramen I grew up eating. It wasn’t until I moved to NYC and went to one of those popular ramen shops that I truly experienced real ramen. And it was only then that I understood the obsession and the huge lines around the block....
While I adore most pumpkin recipes, especially pumpkin desserts like Pumpkin Sheet Cake and Pumpkin Pecan Pie, my attitude toward pumpkin pie is…meh. I try a slice of traditional pumpkin pie every year just to see if it’s improved in the last 365 days. Every year, I’m disappointed by everything about it except for the whipped cream on top. Not this year. THIS is the year of vegan pumpkin pie (and Vegan Pumpkin Muffins!...
It has everything you can ever ask for in a bowl of mac and cheese: hearty, rich, creamy, and cheesy. It’s the ultimate delight! But you know what sets it apart from other recipes? It’s that it only calls for the most basic ingredients. There are no fancy cheeses required. In fact, this recipe only uses 6 ingredients, and I’m sure you already have them in your pantry. So if you’re looking for a last-minute recipe that’s guaranteed to fill you with ecstasy, you can count on this Velveeta mac and cheese....
The most confusing thing about low carb living? There are so many ways to do it… and one of the most popular ones is dirty keto. But what is a dirty keto diet? Is it right for you? How effective is clean keto vs dirty keto? And most importantly, what dirty keto foods can you enjoy with this approach? We’ll go over all the answers here. And if you want more keto guidance, take a look at these keto beginners tips....
Baked potatoes are such an easy and incredible side. When done right, the skin will be slightly crisp and salty, and the insides should be fluffy, buttery, and to die for. It all starts with a Russet potato. They’re made for this, so why risk using anything else? The trick to getting just the right consistency is to bake it nice and high, brushing the skin with butter and sprinkling with plenty of flaky sea salt....
Pair your sweet and meaty mussels with these flavorful side dish ideas for a hearty meal. For a quick and easy dinner, look no further than mussels. Done in just 1 to 2 minutes, they’re a breeze to cook and affordable, to boot. They’re also wonderfully sweet and briny with a hint of mushroom-like flavor. They’re very mild, which makes them a perfect addition to soups, salads, and pasta. If you’re looking for creative ways to serve mussels for lunch or dinner, I have you covered....
Although I’m not doing Whole30 (hence the glass of wine that went along with the Whole30 Italian meatballs), I have a deep appreciation for any recipe that offers me the same wrap-you-up coziness of classic comfort foods but in a lighter, healthier way. These Whole30 turkey meatballs hit the healthy-meets-heartwarming sweet spot! Freezer-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and adaptable to serving out of a crockpot, meatballs are one of my favorite dishes to serve guests, as well as to have on hand for quick weeknight dinners....
Made with cooked sweet potatoes, nut butter, and warm spices, it’s grain free, ultra nutritious, and warm and cozy too. The secret to this bowl’s allure is to heat the cooked sweet potatoes on the stove to intensify their flavor, then whipping them with a hand mixer. Heating gives the sweet potatoes an incredibly rich flavor, and whipping creates a fluffy texture will make you feel like you’re being served at a fancy bed and breakfast (anyone own one and want to invite me over?...
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After all, the last thing you want is to run out right in the middle of cooking. How are you going to thicken that sauce without it? The good news is that there are plenty of alternatives to cornstarch, and most are readily available. So, if you’re trying keto and need something low in carbs, or if you just forgot to get a new tub, this list has you covered....
