While this dessert is often found at American Mexican restaurants, there are theories that this beloved ice cream dessert originated in Philadelphia in the late 1800s, 1983’s Chicago World’s Fair, and in Japanese tempura restaurants, but no one is certain where it originated from. Regardless of its origins, I can promise you that your family and friends will inhale it within seconds once this dessert recipe is set on the table!...

Summer is for grilling! Take a look at our traditional Burger Recipe if you are a beef lover, or Halloumi Burger for a vegetarian option. It might be because we just bought a brand new BBQ or could be due to the fact we spend the major part of the last year at home but all I want to do is to cook outside this summer. My family is 100% behind me as they are enjoying all the burgers!...

published Aug 01, 2022 If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’ve likely already seen shrimp saganaki on the menu! It’s typically served as an appetizer, and I never pass it up. I love it so much that I decided to recreate it in my own kitchen, and now I want to share it with you all. If you aren’t familiar, allow me to explain. It’s a light seafood dish that features a slightly spicy tomato sauce (thanks to the addition of red chili pepper flakes) and is topped with fresh herbs and crumbly feta cheese....

This syrup can be doubled or tripled and stored in the fridge for months for future cocktails or coffee. Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Swirls Tomato Chutney Bruschetta Indian Mutton Keema Aloo Cutlets Crispy Kale Chaat

The Best Harissa Cauliflower Recipe Who ever said that cauliflower is boring is seriously mistaken! Roasted harissa cauliflower proves that cauliflower can be absolutely delicious with very little effort. I am a true believer that roasted cauliflower is the best kind of cauliflower. It gets taken up a notch with a bold, red chili paste known as harissa paste. After being roasted to crispy perfection, I like to drizzle a creamy tahini sauce on top for a wonderful combination of flavors and textures!...

For another breakfast bake, try Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Chorizo and Eggs! I have a long relationship with easy, convenient breakfasts. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always mean that I’m eating the best food to start my day. All too often, the convenient choice is not the one that is good for you. That’s why I created this easy mini frittata recipe. It’s a great recipe to make in advance so you can grab and go in the morning....

Soft Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Oatmeal chocolate chip bars are a breakfast option that tastes indulgent and will satisfy your sweet tooth. They are slightly chewy, gooey, chocolatey deliciousness in every single bite, yet are much healthier than they look. So, when you’re feeling bored of oatmeal and baked oatmeal, then why not try something a little bit more exciting? Whereas traditional oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars contain eggs, butter, and tons of refined sugar – this recipe is gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, and generally healthier than most oatmeal chocolate bars....

If you’re looking for a healthier and more flavorful alternative, look no further than herbed homemade oven fries. French fries are a classic comfort food that is enjoyed around the world. Who doesn’t love crispy and golden french fries? They’re a beloved comfort food that can be enjoyed on their own, as a side dish, or as a topping for burgers and hot dogs. Traditional deep-fried fries can be high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium....

Looking for more easy weeknight dinner recipes? Try my 20 Minute Cashew Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie Pasta or my Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas! Homemade Hamburger Helper We all went through that box-food phase as a kid. You know, the blue Macaroni box and all the wonderful different variations of Hamburger Helper. For many of us, these box meals were the first “recipes” we cooked. Personally, I never stopped enjoying these quick and easy meal solutions, but as I got older, I definitely wanted a better flavor profile....

Crunchy, oaty goodness. Allow me to introduce to you my new morning obsession – Homemade Honey Almond Granola. It has totally been rocking my breakfast world! I cannot get enough of this coconut oil granola cereal. It’s safe to say that I have officially lost count of how many batches I’ve made. We’re eating it by the fistful as a delicious snack, adding it to the top of yogurt, using it as a crunchy topping for a smoothie bowl with fresh fruit, and even sprinkling it on vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for a little bit of crunch!...

Pro Tips for Getting a Nice Buttercream Flower Make a small batch of extra thick buttercream to make a cone-shaped base for the flowers. ALWAYS sift your sugar. Any lumps will clog your tip. Storing your flowers in the fridge will make them easier to handle when it’s time to apply them to your cake/cupcake. Add food coloring a little at a time with a toothpick for maximum control. How do you make the base for the flower?...

Looking for more Brownie Recipes? Try my Copycat Cosmic Brownies and my Chocolate Zucchini Brownies! The BEST Brownies Homemade brownies are one of my favorite desserts. They are super easy to make at home and taste so much better than box mix. These chocolate brownies come out soft and chewy on the outside and firm around the edges. Just how I like my brownies. I love to serve these fudge brownies warm with a big scoop of ice cream!...

If you love fried rice, try my different fried rice recipes like Easy Fried Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice or Beef Fried Rice! Have you ever wondered the BEST way to reheat fried rice? Fried rice is something my family and I enjoy at least once a week! It comes together in minutes and is the perfect clean out the fridge meal! When I make my easy fried rice recipe at home for my family I always make sure to double the recipe to have lots of leftovers!...

Pecans are the ideal nut for toasting because their natural oils promote browning, and the heat deepens their flavor. Toasting pecans is an easy way to add a nutty flavor to baked goods and an irresistible crunch to holiday sides like sweet potatoes, but are so tasty you’ll want to toast extras for snacking! For more pecan recipes, try my butter pecan cookies recipe, pecan pie cheesecake recipe, and pecan pie bars recipe....

Fennel seeds are ground into a powder for the spice rub and add a sweet, herbal, and licorice-y taste to the ribs. Sugar in the spice rub helps with caramelizing and getting a sweet taste to balance the heat. Chaat masala is a lip-smacking spice blend that has warm aromatics like cumin, coriander, mango powder, and black salt all mixed together to add a tangy, sweet, and earthy flavor to the ribs....

published Aug 23, 2021, updated Jul 18, 2022 Indian cuisine is popular around the world, and for good reason. Their dishes are aromatic and full of vibrant flavors, and occasionally, a burst of spicy heat. Who can resist a mouthwatering butter chicken, chana masala, or dal gosht stew? Some of the vibrant flavors in those Indian meals come from an infused cooking oil or ghee that is added to the dish, either during or after the cooking process....

published Sep 07, 2022 I love takeout as much as the next person. There’s something really satisfying about placing my order and waiting for it to show up on my doorstep. But, now that we live out in the country, take away is not as easy as it used to be living in a big city. One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to recreate my favorite restaurant meals at home!...

The glaze is so simple but amazing, confectioners’ sugar whisked with fresh lemon juice. It hardens for a wonderful crunch and tastes like lemonade! I garnished my cake with some extra lemon zest but this is totally optional. Did I mention these would make amazing cupcakes? Just adjust the baking time to closer to 25 minutes. How to make lemon poppy seed pound cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

published Jun 30, 2023 Today’s lamb meatballs recipe is made with simple, accessible ingredients and comes together in a breeze. To bulk up the meatball filling I added cooked lentils and the result was a tender and flavorful surprise! These intoxicatingly savory roasted meatballs are cooked together with lemony, herbed jasmine rice to create a fabulous one-pan meal. And then, when it doesn’t seem like it can get any better, these smoky citrusy flavors are complimented with a sweet, cooling, and zingy mint pesto....

Fill your cookie jar with these chewy M&M cookies and enjoy one for dessert with a cold glass of milk. Or, make a batch to serve on a cookie platter for party guests to help themselves. If you’re looking for more cookie recipes, try my colorful Funfetti cookies, cookies and cream cookies, or homemade Lofthouse cookies. What You Need to Make This Recipe Flour – all-purpose flour makes for the best M&M cookie recipe; it offers enough structure to make the cookies substantial while still being tender....