If you love Asian-inspired, vegetable packed meals, try some of my other recipes like Cauliflower Fried Rice and my Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry! Spicy Tuna Bowls Sometimes I am in the mood for something easy but also really flavor-packed. Don’t get me wrong, I love a normal Tuna Salad, but these Spicy Tuna Bowls take canned tuna to the next level! Featuring a homemade spicy mayo, pickled carrots, fresh cucumbers and steaming hot rice, this easy recipe will leave you happy and satisfied!...

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about this Thai Mango Salad since 2017. Yes, I remember the year I had this salad for the very first time, because it was indeed that monumental. In fact, I remember where I had it too. It was on Maui and the Thai restaurant served it with crispy fish. Hands down, it was one of my favorite things from that trip, second only to the garlic noodles....

published Jul 29, 2022 Salmon is one of those ingredients that work well with so many different flavors. It cooks up so quickly — you can steam it, broil it, roast it, bake it, or grill it — or you can even eat it raw in sashimi. No matter which way I eat it, I always leave the table feeling satisfied! I enjoy serving it at home and everyone in my family does too....

Simple, Flavor-packed, Dairy-free Tahini Dressing When it comes to dips, sauces, and dressings, I love to have a few in my recipe arsenal that I can call upon no matter when needed. Along with Yum Yum sauce and keto BBQ sauce is this simple tahini dressing! Whether you want a sauce, dressing, or dip for falafel, salads, this recipe is super versatile and can be served as all three! I originally posted this garlic tahini sauce recipe on my chickpea tacos recipe way back when in 2017, but I’ve since realized it deserved its own post as it’s one of my favorite go-to’s....

Would you believe it took me 33 years of existence to try Thai Cashew Chicken? We have a local Thai spot that is famous in Houston. When you’re getting together for Thai food with friends, it’s never a question of where because this place I’m talking about it downright legen-wait for it-dary. I’ve pretty much tried all they have to offer. All of the curries at least once, and our regular order most certainly consists of at least one dish of noodles....

Cinnamon rolls in 1 hour and they taste like Cinnabon! The only way I know how to describe these swirled rolls are that they are dangerous and deadly. For someone that loves making a big deal out of weekend breakfast, without a whole lot of work, these are perfect. You don’t have to wait around for them to proof for hours on end. Sure, you could reach for dough that comes in a can, but homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting are undoubtedly better....

published Jul 29, 2024 Bulgur is a type of cereal grain, like rice or corn, that’s a great source of fiber and even protein. It’s a versatile ingredient found in plenty of Turkish dishes — grain salad filled with vegetables and herbs, spiced beef croquettes, baked chicken, and many more. I personally love it because it’s so easy to cook and has a tender, appetizing texture. It takes on other flavors really well and goes with pretty much everything!...

I cook ground beef as a topping in this recipe, but tostadas are a great opportunity to use up leftover meat or swap it for another ground protein! So, if you have pieces of rotisserie chicken in the fridge, shred it up and scoop it onto your tostadas, or defrost that package of ground turkey before it gets freezer burned. For more delicious Mexican recipes, try my homemade mexican rice recipe, huevos rancheros recipe, or chilaquiles....

Since you use cooked turkey, the casserole comes together in a flash. And instead of using cream of mushroom soup, I make a simple cheese sauce that adds layers of flavor and makes this dish oh-so-satisfying while still being an easy recipe! If you’re looking for more hearty casserole recipes, then try my breakfast casserole recipe, tuna casserole recipe, or easy chicken casserole. What You Need to Make This Recipe Egg noodles — start with uncooked egg noodles, but you could also use short pasta like macaroni or penne....

We are almost to the end of my A to Z International flatbread series and as we get closer to the end, the alphabet becomes hard. I had a little hard time finding a recipe for U and was so glad to find this Uyghur Flatbread, from the Western regions of China. People in the Xinjiang region call bread ‘Nang’ and the official language that these people speak is Uyghur....

Vanillekipferl originated from Vienna in Austria and is a very famous cookie during Christmas. These cookies are popular throughout Europe and can be found in every coffee shop. Vanillakipferl cookies are shaped in the shape of a crescent moon symbolizing the victory of the Hungarian army over the Turkish in one of the many wars. These Austrian vanilla crescent cookies are also widely baked in Germany, Hungary, Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia during Christmas....

For the last and final day under the theme of festival recipes around the globe, I chose to make these Vegetable Dumplings for Chinese New Year’s eve. Chinese people celebrate the New Year with a lot of superstitious beliefs and each and every food that they consume has a specific reason as to why it has to be consumed on New Year’s Eve. The dumplings are a symbol of wealth and richness as they are shaped like gold ingots....

Pongal is almost a staple in our house. I love eating Ven pongal and gothsu and that is quite evident with the number of pongal and gotsu recipes that I have on my blog. Pongal is a great recipe choice if you are looking to try out new whole grains like millet or quinoa. I even make pongal with oats and it is so creamy that you will not miss the traditional pongal....

Take a look at our Cherry Long Island Iced Tea for another delicious summer sipper. The other week my husband and I were in a pub. We were away from children, TV and all other distractions. He was telling me about the latest book he was reading. He said it was by Graham Greene. “Is it The Quiet American”, I asked? Only because it’s the only Graham Greene book I could think of....

German Potato Salad We love this easy German potato salad because it is a nice change from the traditional mayonnaise potato salad! Warm German potato salad has the perfect amount of smokiness, acidity and tang. It makes a great side dish to bring either hot or cold to parties, potlucks or barbecues! This potato salad is loaded with fresh herbs to offset the heaviness of the bacon grease. This mayo free authentic german potato salad is made with only the grease from the bacon, vinegar and whole grain mustard....

This recipe is for a watermelon margarita on the rocks, but you can easily make frozen watermelon margaritas if that’s up your alley. Check the Pro Tips section for exactly how to do that. For more easy tequila cocktails, try my strawberry margaritas, blood orange margaritas, and classic margaritas. What You Need to Make This Recipe Salt — use coarse salt or margarita salt to salt the rim of the glasses for serving....

Saint Petersburg has long been the holy grail of cities for us. A place Julia had visited in her youth, it’s been on our list for as long as we’ve been together. Although long overdue, we finally made it, and are glad we did. Despite poor weather and an injured knee, this is a city that left an amazing impression. It’s not only the dramatic layout, gorgeous architecture and world-class culture, great as they are....

Hope you enjoy! And if this all seems like too much work, just make the chocolate sugar cookies, they’re SOOOOOO GOOD! I ate about four cookies raw ? Pro Tips for Amazing Witch Hat Cookies If you’re making them with little ones you can easily just go for the straight cone as it’s less difficult to roll in melted chocolate and sanding sugar, and you don’t have to cut the sugar cone....

I am at the end of the mega marathon and the last week was a challenge with me being not so ready with the dishes. It is a great pleasure to do these month-long marathons with friends as we learn so much from each other and it also helps us come out of our shells and put on our creative hats. I had very few choices with Z and Zucchini won the list....

Baked appetizers or starters are great as there is no standing in front of the flame and frying and are also healthier when compared to traditional fried ones. I love to make some make-ahead appetizers when I am expecting company and these tots work great for such occasions. Tater tots are something that we all love and there are days when I end up buying some frozen to snack on....