'Tis the season to be spooky, and why not celebrate with a dose of mummy wrap snacks? If you're throwing a Halloween party this year, these easy-to-make treats will make your guests feel wrapped up in festive fun. Not only are they adorable and delicious, but they also require minimal prep time—so you can focus on creating an unforgettable evening for your fellow ghouls and ghosts! Hosting a great Halloween party doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. Keep reading for our step-by-step recipe and guide on how to make these incredible Halloween-themed pig in a blanket treats!
There are several powerful and healthy ingredients in this one simple Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Soup to boost postpartum health for mom and baby: sweet potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, and bone broth.
Spinach - like most if not all leafy greens - is high in Vitamins A, C, E, and K as well as fiber and calcium.
Cruciferous veggies (like cauliflower and broccoli) are often on the "don't" list for breastfeeding moms because they could increase symptoms of gas discomfort for baby. But this is mostly anecdotal so you'll have to trust your gut and monitor your baby's response when you've eaten a serving or more of these fiber-rich foods. In fact, cruciferous vegetables may boost milk supply in mothers with high estrogen levels and have high levels of Vitamin C, K, Folate, ALA Omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber.
Bone broth is an excellent source of collagen; it's hydrating; and can give your body a good dose of micro and macronutrients like calcium, phosphorous, sodium, magnesium, potassium, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamins A, B2, B12, and E.
There are two ways to make and serve a honey butter - gooey or whipped! In our honey butter chicken biscuit recipe, Abby shared her recipe for a gooey drizzl-able honey butter. If you'd like a version that you can spread instead of drip on any number of breakfast items, then this creamy whipped honey butter recipe is what you're looking for.
This easy 5-minute whipped honey butter recipe is sure to become a family favorite, so get ready!
You won't believe how easy it is to make this delicious Whipped Honey Butter recipe. You only need two ingredients, butter and honey! But I've included some extras that we like personally. You can serve it on any bread or sweet breakfast and your taste buds will thank you. (I'd personally try it on our Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits) The only planning ahead required is softening your butter.
EQUIPMENT:
This easy 5-minute whipped honey butter recipe is sure to become a family favorite, so get ready!
Creamy Whipped Honey Butter
Preparation Time:
Cooking time:
Servings: 10
Category: Sauce
Rating: 4
Cuisine: American, Southern
by Morgan Pashen at The Newlywed Pantry
Preparation Time:
Cooking time:
Servings: 10
Category: Sauce
Rating: 4
Cuisine: American, Southern
by Morgan Pashen at The Newlywed Pantry
You won't believe how easy it is to make this delicious Whipped Honey Butter recipe. You only need two ingredients, butter and honey! But I've included some extras that we like personally. You can serve it on any bread or sweet breakfast and your taste buds will thank you. (I'd personally try it on our Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits) The only planning ahead required is softening your butter.
EQUIPMENT:
- Handheld mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowl
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 Cup of local honey
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional)
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- Soften your butter to room temperature.
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In your stand mixer or mixing bowl, beat your softened butter until
creamy and smooth, about 1 minute.
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Beat in the honey
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Mix in the optional powdered sugar and salt. The powdered sugar helps
the honey butter to get fluffier, and the salt helps balance and enhance
the flavor of the honey.
- Mix until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes
- Spread on your favorite toast, biscuit, or homemade bread and enjoy!
Don't waste a drop of that delicious honey butter! Store it in a
container with a tight lid in the fridge for up to three months. But
don't forget to take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before you plan to
serve it so it can get soft.
Making your wedding or housewarming registry can be so daunting! These are the
kitchen tools in my small-ish kitchen that we use almost daily and I forgot to
include them on my own registry. Use this list as a starting point to brainstorm
what you'll use in your own kitchen! Then, find some you love the look of and
are high-quality that will last you through a couple moves and fit in almost any
kitchen.
3. Air Fryer
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7 Kitchen Registry Must-Haves
1. Wooden cutting board
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| IRONWOOD Everyday Cutting Board, Sapwood, 10"x18" at Target |
If you're a home cook, you'll quickly learn that you need to slice,
dice, or chop something for just about every meal or snack you prepare
at home. Get a durable thick cutting board like this IRONWOOD Everyday Cutting
Board, Sapwood, 10"x18" that won't slip on your countertops and can handle daily
use.
2. Corkscrew
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| Berghoff Stainless Steel Corkscrew at Saks Off 5th |
I learned the importance of always having a corkscrew handy while at a
bachelorette weekend in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. We stayed at a
gorgeous home in Fredericksburg walking distance to their downtown, and
after a day of winery tours and good food, we meant to relax with games
and the wine we had purchased - but the rental had no corkscrew! (A
serious oversight in the heart of Texas wine country, if you ask me.) So
save yourself from having to make a last-minute run to Walmart when your
guests have already arrived and the party is ready to start by including
a sturdy corkscrew
on your wedding registry.
3. Air Fryer
EliteDigital 5.3 Qt Electric Hot Air Fryer with XL Capacity
1350W at Macy's
When my in-laws gifted us an air fryer, at first I didn't know why
we needed one or what we would use it for. Turns out - it's for just
about everything! Which makes an air fryer a definite must on your
registry or housewarming wish list.
Since we don't have a microwave, an air fryer is an easy way to
reheat most things - chicken wings, pizza, french fries,
pancakes. And it's also an excellent way to cook & prepare many meals -
egg rolls, pepper poppers, brats & sausages, and so much
more.
Since our air fryer is ever present on our kitchen counter (I tried
storing it away and bringing it out only when in use, but we use it
ALL. THE. TIME.) pick one you like the look of and is the most
utilitarian size for your meals and your space. We've also invested
in some air fryer accessories like
this collapsible silicone air fryer basket and even
this air fryer cookbook from Better Homes & Garden that make using your air fryer to its full potential even
easier.
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| EliteDigital 5.3 Qt Electric Hot Air Fryer with XL Capacity 1350W at Macy's |
4. Stock Pot
Cobalt Swirl Enamelware Collection 18 Quart Stock Pot at Macy's
A good stock pot is up there with a good knife; it's
utilitarian, so you can use it for much more than soups and stocks.
There are several sizes and materials to choose from when picking a
stock pot -- or set of cookware pots and pans for your kitchen - so
these are my top considerations:
Material - do you prefer stainless, non-stick, enamel, cast iron,
or ceramic cookware?
Utensils - do you have bamboo, stainless or cooking utensils? The
wrong tools with the wrong cookware can actually damage your
cookware (like using metal on non-stick pans can scrape and
scratch).
Weight & dimensions - I have a 10 QT stainless steel stock pot
that I use primarily for boiling a whole chicken, steaming veggies
with the coordinating steamer tray, and water canning. It is tall,
it is necessary, and when in use it is HEAVY. So when it's time to
drain or pour, I normally call in the husband to handle the bulk and
weight. My
5 QT stainless stock pot
is much easier for me to handle, and I reach for that one more often
for most stove top meals.
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| Cobalt Swirl Enamelware Collection 18 Quart Stock Pot at Macy's |
A good stock pot is up there with a good knife; it's utilitarian, so you can use it for much more than soups and stocks. There are several sizes and materials to choose from when picking a stock pot -- or set of cookware pots and pans for your kitchen - so these are my top considerations:
5. Garlic Press
Fresh crushed or pressed garlic goes into just about every dinner I
prepare at home - so much so that B had to get used to the amount of
garlic goes into my and my mom's cooking 🧑🍳
So when my
Pampered Chef garlic press
broke after 10 years of use (it was on my first apartment
housewarming list when I was in college) on a
monster garlic clove, I replaced it almsot immediately
with the newest Pampered Chef garlic press. In the interim, I used
a garlic grate plate
that has been decorative for years (and was impressed!).
6. Spoon rest
A spoon rest may sound like an odd and simple thing to ask for, but
it's one of those items that if you don't have one, you'll wish you
did! I've used two styles ever since I've had my own kitchen and
they both have pros and cons. If you get a vertical rest, they take
up less space on your stovetop or countertop. If you get a more
traditional spoon rest, it takes up more space but while cooking it
feels a little more natural to me to lay down the spatula or spoon
instead of having to prop it up.
Find one that goes with your kitchen decor; I favor simpler
countertop items, like this
spoon rest from Anthropologie
because the real estate is so sparse and it keeps things looking a
little cleaner while I'm cooking!
7. Tupperware lid organization
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| photo via Amazon |
We've all seen the grainy black-and-white infomercial videos where an
unsuspecting homeowner opens their cabinet only to have every single item
topple out on top of them. An unorganized Tupperware mess can quickly make
you feel like you're living in your infomercial nightmares.
Congratulations – you’ve chosen the perfect kitchen gadgets for your
registry list! A corkscrew, spoon rest, air fryer oven, and other often
overlooked must-have items are sure to make your kitchen a happy place. With
these 7 kitchen gadgets, you feel equipped to tackle any cooking challenge
that comes your way.
What kitchen tool or accessory did you have on your registry that we didn't
include here? We'd love to hear about it!
Honey. Butter. Chicken. Biscuits. Just let it sink in for a minute.
They're delicious. They're the beard's (AKA the husband) favorite drunk food.
His favorite fast food place serves them at breakfast, but that's the problem.
They only have them for breakfast. Who gets drunk before noon? Just kidding...
😂
I'll stop talking. Let's get started!
Homemade honey butter chicken biscuits take a little time and love, but they are so worth it! (you can make the biscuits (see recipe below) or use canned biscuits; I won't judge. Start by preparing your biscuits and getting them into the oven; while they're baking you can then pan fry your chicken. Last, the honey butter.
EQUIPMENT:
Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits
Author: Abby
Preparation Time:
Cooking time:
Servings: 4
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Southern
Rating: 4
Author: Abby
Preparation Time:
Cooking time:
Servings: 4
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Southern
Rating: 4
Homemade honey butter chicken biscuits take a little time and love, but they are so worth it! (you can make the biscuits (see recipe below) or use canned biscuits; I won't judge. Start by preparing your biscuits and getting them into the oven; while they're baking you can then pan fry your chicken. Last, the honey butter.
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Cast iron skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife or Boning knife
- Biscuit cutter (or other circular cutting tool)
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- 2 shallow bowls
- 1 saucepan
- 1 blender or food processor
- 2 Cups of Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 teaspoons of VERY COLD butter
- 1 cup of buttermilk - * I never keep buttermilk around so I always make mine with milk and vinegar. One tablespoon of vinegar for one cup of milk. Let sit for ten minutes.
- 1 large chicken breast, butterflied and cut in half
- 1 Cup of buttermilk per chicken breast
- 1/2 Cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 Cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 Cup of local honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Get out 1 Cup of unsalted butter so that it can get to room temperature by the time you're ready to start mixing your honey butter.
- Preheat your oven for the biscuits, either according to your can instructions or to 450° if you're following our homemade biscuit recipe
- For biscuits, sift your dry ingredients into your mixing bowl. Sprinkle flour onto your clean countertop, where you will knead your dough shortly.
- Cut in your very cold butter until you have coarse crumb-like texture. Create a well (hole/dip) in the center of your mix; add buttermilk.
- Stir quickly with a fork to bring all ingredients together into a smooth dough. Turn out your soft dough onto your floured surface.
- Knead your dough gently 10-15 times. Roll it out until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
- Using your biscuit cutter, cut dough into biscuit rounds. Place rounds onto your baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Into the oven for 12-15 minutes!
- Onto the chicken! First, get your cast iron skillet on the stove to preheat. Add a little bit of your favorite cooking oil - maybe three times around the pan.
- Mix together your dry ingredients for the chicken seasoning in a new (or cleaned) mixing bowl. In a second bowl, pour your buttermilk.
- Using your cuttingboard and chef's knife or boning knife, butterfly your chicken breast and cut it in half. You should have 4 pieces of chicken breast.
- Now the assembly line. I like to line up my next steps in this order: cutting board with chicken, bowl of buttermilk, bowl of dry seasonings, hot cast iron skillet on the stove. That way, you can move each chicken breast down the line and into the hot pan with minimal dripping and potential for cross-contamination.
- Dip each peice of chicken breast into the buttermilk (submerge completely). Then into the dry igredients, making sure to coat both sides evenly for maximum flavor and crunch.
- Place your coated chicken breast into your hot cast iron skillet and lower the heat to medium heat.
- After about 6 minutes, flip each chicken breast. After this initial flip, you'll want to turn them more often to ensure that one side isn't cooking faster or darker than the other.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, or until their internal temperature reaches 165°
- While your chicken is frying, your biscuits will likely finish baking to a lovely golden brown and your butter should be softened. So...you can start on the honey butter!
- Combine the sugar, cream, and honey in a saucepan, then place over medium-high heat on your stovetop.
- Stirring regularly over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, and then remove from heat.
- In your blender or food processor, combine softened butter and boiled mixture and blend until well mixed. Add vanilla and blend again.
- Now, make your Crispy Gooey Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches! Drizzle your homemade honey butter while still warm over hot fried chicken and sandwich it between two biscuit halves.
If you've never been big on gardening, it can all be a bit confusing and expensive sounding to start your own from scratch.
5 easy to grow herbs and plants
Here are 5 easy to grow herbs and plants that you can start indoors or outside and use in your own cooking!
1. Oregano
A recognizable herb for both its flavor and scent, oregano will grow very happily in a pot or lining a bed. At the end of summer, some variations - like Greek and Italian oregano - even flowers which makes it both a tasty and pretty addition to your kitchen garden.
2. Basil
This plant can get big because the more you harvest the more it will continue to produce. Basil will also reproduce from cuttings, so you can easily propagate more plants.
3. Green onion
Green onions can literally grow in a cup of water so there's no reason not to try out this flavorful root. I bought a few from my local grocery store, cut almost to the root, used what I wanted for that particular meal, and stuck the root in a cup of water.
4.Rosemary
Rosemary is another staple herb - especially if your big on Italian recipes in your kitchen! It can be grown from cuttings, and this post by Grow a Good Life outlines how to do so.
5. Spinach
Spinach does best in cooler climates, but can be grown just about anywhere if you planted at the right time. It's also super versatile because you can eat it raw or cooked.
If you have the space, I would also add tomatoes to this easy to grow list! But be warned - tomato plants of all types can get HUGE.
Who doesn't love pizza? Pizza is a favorite food for many people, and there are so many different types. One type of pizza that has become very popular in recent years is the white pizza. White pizzas have a sauce made from cream and garlic instead of tomato sauce and they are topped with fresh mozzarella cheese or another type of cheese like feta.
Making your own white pizza at home may seem intimidating, but it’s actually quite easy to make and tastes delicious! At our house, we even use this recipe to make a super thick alfredo sauce for pasta and ravioli. It debuted at my Build-Your-Own Pizza Party that we threw for my birthday this year and was an instant hit. Try this recipe for the best white pizza sauce ever!
All you’ll need for this recipe are a few pantry staples: butter, flour, milk, garlic, salt and pepper, and parmesan cheese — and that’s all!
Now, onto the White Pizza Sauce Recipe!
4.4/5
White Pizza Sauce
A super easy garlic alfredo sauce for the white pizza lover in your family! This recipe makes enough sauce for 4 personal-sized pizzas.
PREP TIME5minutes mins
COOK TIME8minutes mins
COURSESauce
CUISINEItalian
SERVINGS4
CALORIES0.14 kcal
EQUIPMENT
- Garlic press
- Saucepan
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1¼ C milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves pressed
- ¼ C parmesan cheese grated
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt butter in your saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and continue whisking for 1-2 minutes (do not let it brown).
- Slowly add milk, constantly whisking until smooth, thickened, and bubbly.
- Whisk in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and pressed garlic.
- Add parmesan cheese and whisk another 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and continue whisking just until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth then set aside to cool before using for pizza.
- Do not boil after adding cheese or sauce may curdle. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate up to 5 days.
KEYWORDcreamy pizza sauce, garlic, pasta, pizza, pizza sauce, quick, sauce, white pizza sauce
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