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How to cook Rice

How to cook Rice

Learn how to cook rice perfectly every time.

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

Make this delicious better than takeout Fried Rice recipe at home in under 30 minutes! 

Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats

Learn how to make my go-to overnight oats recipe. This is an easy, healthy breakfast recipe that you can make ahead for busy mornings. 

Celina Swartz

Overnight Oats

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Rolled oats, old fashioned oats
  • 2/3 cups Almond milk
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Chia seeds
  • Cinnamon

Method
 

  1. In a mason jar, add in: rolled oats, almond milk, and chia seeds. Stir to combine.
  2. Add in maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir until well combined then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. To serve, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

These healthy oven-baked chickpeas are great on salads, an easy snack, or as a side dish for any meal. Learn how to make the best oven-baked chickpeas that are crispy, crunchy, and delicious!

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Sweet Potato

Learn how to bake sweet potatoes perfectly every time. Enjoy these sweet potatoes that are delicious, healthy and versatile.

Homemade French Bread

Homemade French Bread

French Bread is soft and chewy on the inside, with a perfectly crisp and golden crust. Learn how to make this easy Homemade French Bread, it’s simple enough for anyone to make this perfect bakery style bread at home!

Celina Swartz

Homemade French Bread

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: bread
Cuisine: French

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water (110-115F)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 1/2- 5 cups  All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp instant dry yeast
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp Melted butter, optional

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add yeast, water, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Knead on a slow speed until the flour has started to combine. Increase speed to medium and gradually add in the remaining flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  2. Transfer to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until double in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  3. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle. Roll up tightly from the long end. Place onto a lightly greased baking sheet or into a french bread pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use a sharp knife to cut diagonal slashes on the top of each bread loaf. Brush loaves with egg wash.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with the melted butter. Enjoy!
Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Looking for a Holiday appetizer? This easy Christmas tree pull-apart bread is not only cheesy, but also makes for a show stopping centerpiece.

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

This baked Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy Panko-Parmesan topping. This mac and cheese recipe is definitely a keeper.

Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

This vegetable soup is so hearty and delicious. Ready in under 45 minutes!

Celina Swartz

Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28oz
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Parsley
  • 1 lb Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 frozen vegetable bag

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently until the onions start to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the celery, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Pour in the broth. Stir in the potatoes, frozen vegetables, salt, pepper, and parsley. Bring to a boil.
  3. Partially cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Taste and add more salt, if needed. ENJOY!
Pumpkin muffins

Pumpkin muffins

These are my super-moist, soft, and delicious pumpkin muffins, a go-to recipe in the fall. They come together in under 30 minutes!