Author: Bonus Kitchen
Welcome to the weekend! Can you believe it’s only a few days until Christmas??As I started writing this today, I realized that this is the 500th issue of the Little Things newsletter. This was never something I had planned. I continue to write this email every Saturday morning because I really enjoy sharing our lives with you in this way. The world of food blogging has changed a lot in the past 15 years. When I started writing newsletters about 10 years ago, it was my way of trying to stay connected to you despite the internet’s pressure to “just…
Every time I bought a pre-made vegetable tray at the supermarket, I felt embarrassed and felt like I was cutting corners as an adult. That’s like admitting that washing and chopping vegetables is a pain, and I think that was true. But over time, I learned to cut back on myself. If there’s ever a time to embrace practical shortcuts, it’s during the holidays. Commercial vegetable trays are a head start, not a compromise. Since the washing, chopping, and portioning are already done, you can focus on the fun part: making food that looks and tastes great. A few simple…
Sweet corn and crispy bacon add to the creamy, comforting pasta, giving you a feeling of pure comfort with every bite. This warm golden dish feels like a hug in a bowl. Flavor: Toss pasta with a velvety corn sauce, add cheddar cheese and top with crispy bacon for the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and savory. Recommended tools: A large skillet or Dutch oven will give you more space to reduce the sauce evenly. Substitutions: Use evaporated milk or light cream instead of milk and canned corn instead of fresh or frozen corn. Serving Suggestions: This dish is perfect…
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This Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is made crispy, chewy, and flavorful without frying. The chicken is grilled golden brown in the air fryer and finished with a spicy and glossy gochujang sauce. Traditionally fried twice, this air fryer version provides the same crispy texture with significantly less oil and dirt. You can easily make Korean-style fried chicken at home using simple ingredients. The secret to crispy Korean fried chicken Crispy chicken in the air fryer depends on two things: the dry coating and the two-step cooking process. The chicken is first cooked at a low temperature to release the…
Make delicious Garlic Butter Mushrooms by roasting mushrooms in a pan and tossing them with lots of butter, thyme, and garlic. This is an easy and hearty side dish recipe that can be completed in just 30 minutes. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, pan-roasted mushrooms are the perfect addition to steak, chicken, or your favorite pasta dish. We also create one of the best Thanksgiving side dish recipes and Christmas side dish recipes. I alternate between making this mushroom recipe and sauteed mushrooms in red wine. garlic butter mushroom I’ve experimented with this roasted mushroom recipe…
Modification date: December 20, 2025 Sirisha · This post may contain affiliate links · leave a comment These dairy-free pancakes are easy to make and come out consistently fluffy every time. It contains eggs as a structure, can also be used with non-dairy milks such as soy milk, and can be adapted to be gluten-free or vegan with a few simple swaps. Pancakes are a special breakfast, but they shouldn’t be complicated. This dairy-free pancake recipe comes together quickly using everyday ingredients and pairs especially well with whole wheat flour. The batter is simple, the steps are easy, and the…
If you want an impressive dessert, try Banh Flan. Rich and creamy, silky smooth with a thin layer of golden caramel covering the top. This recipe uses whole eggs and is gently baked in an oven with a water bath for the smoothest, softest texture. What is banh franc? Banh flan is the Vietnamese version of French crème caramel. A fluffy custard dessert made with whole eggs and milk. Unlike Filipino leche flan, which is dense and made with only or mostly egg yolks, banh flan, like French caramel flan, uses whole eggs, giving it a much lighter texture. This…
This Christmas pavlova is one of those desserts that naturally draws people to the table. Light and crispy on the outside, soft and marshmallow-like on the inside, it feels festive without being heavy. Exactly what you want after a hearty holiday meal. I love making tall pavlovas for Christmas. It looks impressive, but it’s actually very simple. Gently toasted meringue, clouds of mascarpone cream, and fresh, vibrant fruit. This is the kind of dessert that doesn’t have to be perfect. A few cracks will only add to its character, but when filled and decorated, it will be very fun and…
Stack eggnog pancakes and you’ve got a festive holiday breakfast. Light and fluffy, these decadent pancakes are sweetened with eggnog, spiced with vanilla and nutmeg, and drizzled with eggnog maple syrup. It’s a great way to use up leftover eggnog after the holidays. There are 14 pancakes, which makes 7 pancakes (2 pancakes per person). Everyone now has a carton of eggnog in their refrigerator. In the past, someone might have scrimped a glass out of that carton on Christmas Eve, and then it would likely sit in the fridge until it expired and I threw it away. Well, what…