Homemade Cream Cheese Silky Smooth Homemade Cream Cheese Made From Scratch Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice Cheesecloth for straining Directions: In a large saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (do not boil). Once it reaches a simmer, add the vinegar or lemon juice slowly while stirring. You’ll see the curds start to separate from the whey. Continue to stir gently until curds fully form and the liquid becomes mostly clear. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the curds to finish setting. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Pour the mixture through the cheesecloth to strain out the whey. Let it drain for about 15–20 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached. For thicker cream cheese, let it drain longer. Transfer the curds to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding salt if desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 90 kcal per 2 tbsp serving | Servings: About 2 cups #homemadecreamcheese #fromscratch #easydairyrecipes #cheesemaking #homemadegoodness #kitchenbasics #creamycheese #spreadables #diydairy #cheeserecipe #simpleingredients #madeathome #nocheeseadditives #freshspread #cheeselovers #homesteadkitchen #easyhomemade #creamcheesespread #healthyfats #smallbatchrecipes Say goodbye to store-bought! 🧀 This homemade cream cheese is ultra creamy, fresh, and easy to make at home! 😍🫶

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Crispy Salmon Bites Drizzled with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and black pepper to taste Vegetable oil, for frying For the Bang Bang Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference) 1 tsp honey 1 tsp rice vinegar Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside. Marinate salmon pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated salmon in the flour mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry salmon bites in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Drizzle or dip with Bang Bang sauce before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #crispyrecipes #salmonlovers #seafoodrecipes #homemadegoodness #bangbangsauce #quickdinners #weeknightmeals #easyfriedfood #salmonrecipes #asianinspired #spicyfoodie #comfortfoodfix #seafoodsnacks #pescatarianmeals #flavorpacked #pankocrust #deepfriedperfection #foodiefaves #dinnerideas #saucybites 🔥 Crispy, saucy, and downright irresistible — these Bang Bang Salmon Bites are the flavor bomb you’ve been waiting for! 🍣💥🍽️