Monique McArthur

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Newport Beach Film Festival

Aug 25, 2024 | enjoyorangecounty.com | Monique McArthur

The 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival begins Thursday, October 17, 2024 and concludes Thursday, October 24, 2024. The annual 8-day festival showcases over 300 feature and short films from over 50 countries. Additionally, there are numerous public parties featuring more than 60 culinary partners with their finest tastings and hosted bars. Throughout the rest of the year, there are host screenings, industry events, and awards programs spotlighting independent and international filmmakers.
Stewed Turkey Necks

Apr 11, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

These stewed turkey necks are cooked to fall-apart tender perfection in a rich, hearty gravy. For a complete meal, serve with rice, quinoa, or potatoes. This is by far one of my favorite ways to cook turkey necks. The necks are treasure troves of flavor and have more meat on them than you might think. In addition to being dark meat, which is chock full of rich flavor, turkey necks contain a lot of collagen. Collagen adds depth and excels at thickening anything from broths to stew gravies.
Amazing Grilled Cheese Burritos

Apr 11, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Taco Bell first introduced the grilled cheese burrito but now I’ve created my version of this hearty, cheesy, and beefy delight at home and can’t get enough. If you’re unfamiliar, grilled cheese burritos are possibly the best version of a beef burrito ever made. They have seasoned beef, rice, and other must-haves, including lettuce, tomato, and nacho cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Fried Corn

Mar 30, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Golden and crispy on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside, fried corn on the cob is nothing short of a delight. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any main dish. When fresh corn enters my home, fried corn on the cob is a must. A particular fast-food chain has made it famous, but I prefer to make it myself because I can fry as much as I want for the price of a 10-piece with extra butter on the side for dipping. This side dish is an experience.
Peanut Butter Biscoff Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Mar 30, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Creamy, dreamy ice cream without churning is possible, and this cottage cheese ice cream is proof! Who knew cottage cheese could make such a tasty frozen treat? After seeing the viral cottage cheese ice cream circulating on the internet, I had to try my hand at it, and wow, it is good. Honestly, I had doubts because of the curds, but once blended until smooth, it freezes into a yummy frozen dessert. Then, the add-ins join the mix. This time, I settled on Biscoff cookies and a peanut butter swirl.
Homemade Yuzu Sauce Recipe

Mar 25, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Forget store-bought yuzu sauce and make this homemade sauce instead! The umami-packed condiment is surprisingly easy to prepare and can be made in bulk. I can’t get enough of this yuzu sauce. The sauce, commonly called yuzu ponzu, is a delicious combination of the juice of yuzu fruit, soy sauce, mirin, and notable additions, including kombu and bonito flakes, to add depth of flavor. It makes a fantastic dipping sauce and salad dressing.
How To Reheat Pizza

Mar 6, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Learn how to reheat pizza with this helpful guide! Discover the best methods, from the oven to the air fryer, so you never settle for cold pizza again. There are right and wrong ways to reheat pizza. The correct ways yield cheesy and lightly crisp leftovers with that pleasant chew, whereas going about it wrong can yield gummy or even hard results with an off flavor.
How To Reheat Tamales

Mar 4, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Whether homemade or bought, tamales are often done in bulk. The thing is, how do you reheat them? This guide covers how to reheat tamales for the best results!Tamales are top-tier. I love everything from the tender masa to the flavorful filling just works. Shredded steak, chicken, beans, cheese, chili sauce, no sauce, it doesn’t matter. One aspect that stands out about the corn husk-wrapped bundles of goodness is the soft, steamy quality.
How To Soften Butter

Mar 4, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Have plans to bake but forgot to soften the butter? You’re in luck because this guide will teach you how to soften butter using various methods. Whether you’re whipping up a batch of cookies, baking a cake, or preparing a savory compound butter, softened butter is a must. If you tend to store butter in the fridge or even the freezer, softening it can take quite a bit of time, which can put a damper on plans.
How To Make Stale Bread

Mar 4, 2024 | thewickednoodle.com | Monique McArthur

Do you need stale bread but only have fresh? No problem! This guide covers how to make stale bread fast! Dry, chewy bread is closer than you think. Sometimes, a fluffy, tender loaf won’t do. The thing is, if that’s all you have, what can you do? Well, turning bread stale isn’t difficult. Usually, this happens naturally after a few days in the breadbox. But what if you need stale bread sooner?