Messie Nessie's Recipes

Sheet pan pork loin: Trader Joe's BBQ Rub and Seasoning (a yummy blend of coffee, garlic, and paprika with brown sugar and sea salt) seasons the pork loin sitting atop sliced onions and jalapeno, flanked by parmesan-crusted fingerling potatoes and carrot strips. https://www.instagram.com/p/CwqJMWPxuUo/?img_index=1

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Gochujang and chili crunch rice paper omelet with green onions, and a side of homemade sliced nem nuong sausage, with garlic and gochugaru seasoned potatoes, topped with egg foo young gravy https://www.instagram.com/p/CtkozqyJy88/

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Irish Fry Bag — you'll never look back. Pure deliciousness. https://www.instagram.com/p/CuzlHQ2RrtL/?img_index=1

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Quick lunch: SafeCatch canned yellowtail tuna and Kewpie mayo with sriracha atop warm jasmine rice, with 1 jammy soft-boiled egg, Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp, green onions, sesame seeds, and dried seaweed snacks. So yummy!

Homemade Gluten-free Boston Cream donuts (filled with non-dairy vanilla pastry cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

Pork Conjee with baby bok choy and spring onions

What's that on your arm? Is it margarita burn?

What To Know About Margarita Burn Before Your Next Outdoor Party - Tasting Table Margarita burn is an easy way to send you indoors for the rest of the summer. Here are some tips on what it is and how you can avoid it at your next pool party.

Not only is it great slathered on baked sweet potatoes — it's even better on diced and roasted sweet potatoes, too! (*And this hot tip is NOT in my TT piece).

Kimchi Butter Can Totally Revolutionize Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Tasting Table See for yourself why spicy kimchi butter is the perfect mouthwatering pairing for creamy roasted sweet potatoes. Add some Korean zing to this hearty side!

If you haven't tried an Irish Spice Bag, now's your chance. And believe me, they are my family's new obsession. Easy to make and so yummy to eat. Here's my piece on Tasting Table:

Ireland's Spice Bag Is A Delicious And Eclectic Fried Mash Up - Tasting Table Spice bags have been a beloved Irish staple for years now -- and for good reasons. Now, the rest of the world is catching on to the beauty of this no-fuss dish.

Summertime grill masters — kick your game up and broaden your horizons with a little insight to the key differences in these two iconic sauces. (*My latest post on Tasting Table):

The Key Differences Between Barbecue And Steak Sauce - Tasting Table Two sauces, both alike in dignity, in fair barbecue, where we lay our scene: Just what are the differences between steak sauce and barbecue sauce?

Tomato sauce and paste — what's the REAL difference. When to use what and what exactly is tomato passata?

What's The Difference Between Tomato Sauce And Tomato Paste? - Tasting Table These two pantry staples might sit right next to each other at the grocery store, but canned tomato sauce and tomato paste have very different uses.

This technique is also great for parnsips and carrots. https://www.tastingtable.com/1342771/parmesan-crusted-potatoes-tiktok-explained/

Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes Are A TikTok Recipe Worth Trying - Tasting Table You may never eat your roasted potatoes any other way. With only a handful of ingredients and not much prep, it's no wonder these taters are popular.

Make iced tea dupes for Starbucks passion tango tea, iced matcha latte, and iced London fog latte, and more at home this summer:

The Store-Bought Item You're Overlooking For Cheaper Starbucks Tea Lattes - Tasting Table If you're among Starbucks' devo-teas, but you're looking to hang onto more of your bucks, there is a solution that allows you to make copycat versions at home.

Sick of melted ice cubes ruining your deep iced tea flavor? Try my hack featured on Tasting Table:

The Clever Hack To Prevent Diluted Iced Tea - Tasting Table There's nothing as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. The only problem is the ice, so here's how to make sure your drink isn't diluted.

The iced tea is the best when it's flavor is fresh and vibrant. Find out how to keep your tea fresh the longest.

Which Type Of Tea Stays Fresh The Longest? - Tasting Table See how long you can expect your leaf, herbal and pu'er teas to last. And ply that information by clearing out those old, dusty canisters and boxes.

Wanna make the MOST out of your used iced tea bags this summer? Check out my reuse delicious hacks on Tasting Table:

The Best Way To Re-Use Tea Bags - Tasting Table If you drink a lot of tea, you probably throw out a lot of tea bags, but there are many ways to reuse them. Find out how to get more bang out of every tea bag.

Keep your safe:

Why Brewed Tea Should Always Be Stored In The Refrigerator - Tasting Table Armed with a few important pieces of information, you'll be able to sidestep potential illness and enjoy your favorite brewed tea, worry-free.

Wanna smart upgrade to your summer iced tea with all the flavor and none of the refined sugar? Check out my hot tip on Tasting Table:

Change Up Your Regular Iced Tea With Vibrant Orange Juice - Tasting Table For a more vibrant take on iced tea, add a boost of orange juice. Here are several ways you can get creative with making a batch of this refreshing beverage.

Looking for a few new ways to "jeuje" up your summer iced tea? New tea tips all week!

How To Incorporate Spices Into Iced Tea Without A Grainy Texture - Tasting Table You can try to incorporate spices into your tea by stirring it or using cheesecloth or a mesh sieve, but ground spices don't dissolve easily, even if it's warm.

Wondering what to do with last night's leftover spaghetti? I have you covered in my latest post over on Tasting Table:

Use Up Last Night's Leftover Pasta In This Morning's Frittata - Tasting Table Wave goodbye to the days of unwanted leftover pasta taking up space in your fridge. Embrace Italian tradition by whipping up a frittata for a fantastic treat.

There's a whole lot MORE to meatballs than just your Italian fave.

The Underrated Herbs Begging For A Spot In Your Meatball Mix - Tasting Table To really make your meatballs sing, you should skip the tired old dried herbs and opt instead for a handful of these underrated, but vastly superior varieties.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1293265/paper-towel-mistake-avoid-while-draining-fried-chicken/

The Paper Towel Mistake To Avoid While Draining Fried Chicken - Tasting Table Although pairing your paper towels with a wire cooling rack is one way to avoid a fried chicken misstep, it's not nearly as effective Carla Hall's hack.

Do you know if your turmeric is REAL? Lots of health benefits if it is — but if it's not — it could be lead poisoning! Here's how to test your turmeric.

The Water Test To Determine If Your Turmeric Is Pure - Tasting Table Worried about adulterated turmeric? The water test is a quick and easy way to find out if your turmeric is authentic or if it has been contaminated.

Tired of your bland tinned tomato soups — I have LOTS of ideas for you!

How To Elevate The Flavor Of Canned Tomato Soup - Tasting Table Think of that can of tomato soup as an opportunity to explore your tastes, finding new favorites, and growing your inner child's culinary repertoire.

Nothing like a warm bowl of congee, topped with baby bok choy and sh*take mushrooms in oyster sauce and covered in green onions.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1222812/oregano-vs-tarragon-can-you-substitute-one-for-the-other/

Oregano Vs. Tarragon: Can You Substitute One For The Other? - Tasting Table When it comes to seasonings, there are many that can be substituted for others. However, can you substitute oregano for tarragon? Here's the answer.

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What Can You Use Celery Seeds For? - Tasting Table There are many uses for the versatile ingredient celery. One if its many forms is that of the seed itself. But how can you use it and what should you know?

My post on aioli:

Aioli: The Ancient Sauce That Makes Everything Taste Better - Tasting Table Aioli may have an unassuming appearance, but once you experience that first taste, you quickly understand its magic and why it's been a favorite for centuries.