Hi friends, Happy Holidays! You may be wondering why I’m sharing a banana bread recipe in the days leading up to Christmas instead of gingerbread or something more iconic for the season. Well, because I feel like we all need to give ourselves a little reminder that simple is good. I have been planning a…
Food
My Favorite Secret-Ingredient Homestyle Chili
Full disclosure time, friends. If I’m being completely honest, “Chili” as a food category in general has never been high on my list of cravings. I despised beans for my entire life up until I took a very deep dive into solving this inner conflict as a thirty-something mama who adores food and made it…
How To Smoke a Turkey Breast on a Charcoal Grill
Happy Thanksgiving-Planning Week! The big day is a week from tomorrow and I’m here to add a little burst of inspiration if you’re looking to change things up a bit this year. This method for How To Smoke a Turkey on a Charcoal Grill works great for bone-in turkey breasts, whole turkeys, or really any…
Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Brulee Top
This is THE pumpkin pie recipe to put all other pumpkin pies to shame. Caramelized pumpkin for REAL pumpkin flavor, pure maple syrup, bourbon, and a gorgeous crispy Brulee top all make this pumpkin pie unforgettable. You’re very welcome for the excuse to use your kitchen torch this Thanksgiving!
How to Assemble Sushi Rolls + A Recipe for Eel Sauce
Tips, tricks, supplies, and all the steps for How To Assemble Sushi Rolls at home, plus a recipe for Eel Sauce!
Homemade Sushi Rice + Sushi Vinegar
Perfectly sticky Homemade Sushi Rice and Sushi Vinegar is easily made at home when you follow these simple techniques. This recipe can be made in an electric rice cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop.
Korean Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowl
Some of the questions I’ve been getting a lot recently are along the lines of: “How do I make time to cook a meal after work?”, “How do I decide what to make?” “What if I don’t really like to cook?” “I’m so bored of making the same few meals repeatedly.” The list goes on….
A Study In Sourdough: Part 4- Sourdough English Muffins
Making these Sourdough English Muffins is my favorite way to use my Sourdough Starter in these hot summer months. No oven required! I would love to say I always have a stash of them on hand, but quite frankly, I can’t keep them around more than an hour or so before my family gobbles them…
A Study in Sourdough: Part 3- Shaping and Scoring Sourdough Loaves
Welcome back to my sourdough series! Today we are going to learn a little bit about how and why we shape and score sourdough loaves (and breads in general). If you’re new here, welcome! I’m so glad you found your way to Kitchen Joy. In case you missed it, Part 1 was all about the…
Homemade Vanilla Extract (Instant Pot Method)
Making Pure Vanilla Extract at home is a fun way to save some money on a high quality ingredient, and also makes for a fantastic gift! Using the Instant Pot allows for the extract to be made quickly and with a much richer flavor than the traditional pantry method of just letting time do the…