Pro Tips for an Apple Rose Pie If you want to avoid the mistake I made the first time I made this then bake your tart shell fully so the center has just started to brown then add in JUST enough of the filling to coat the surface of the shell. If you add too much it will make the crust soggy and unstable! The tart doesn’t need much of a final bake as the paper thin apple slices have cooked in the microwave....

If you are as big of a fan of your air fryer as I am, take a look at our Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Curry. Crispy chicken and flavour packed curry are waiting for you. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. Whenever I am out in a pub, I am always tempted to order chicken wings. Together with nachos they are my biggest weakness....

Aside from being as easy as shake-and-bake, this simple chicken leg recipe is versatile, customizable, and yields the juiciest chicken with crispy skin that you’ve ever tasted. Pair your oven-baked drumsticks with my favorite hands-off side dishes like my recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes recipe, or crispy sweet potato fries. What You Need To Make This Recipe Chicken drumsticks – drumsticks cook up quickly and stay juicy, so I love using them in this recipe....

Even better, this baked ziti with sausage is make-ahead friendly. You can prepare the pasta bake in advance or freeze it for later. A crusty loaf of my French bread recipe or a simple side salad goes wonderfully with this oven-baked pasta, but it’s hearty enough to be served on its own for a simple meal. Whether you’re making this easy ziti recipe for potlucks, family dinners, or dinner parties, it’s always a crowdpleaser....

And for the days when you’re dialling it down these Buckwheat Pancakes are an understated and healthy alternative. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. What are Belgian waffles? The waffle’s history can actually be traced back as far as Ancient Greece where it began life as a wafer-like disc and was given as a blessing. But that might call for a whole other blog post!...

published Feb 28, 2022 Sautéed bok choy is one of those side dishes that seem to go with everything. Well, anything Asian-inspired, at least. I think they pair excellently with Chinese BBQ pork, these flanken ribs, and my Kung Pao chicken meatballs recipe. Instead of serving up traditional steamed broccoli or spinach, this stir fry is unique and flavorful. It’s good for you too, thanks to the vegetables. You know what they say about dark leafy greens!...

Looking for more homemade pantry staples? Try my Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing and my Super Easy Salsa Verde! Bourbon Barbecue Sauce It’s not even summer yet, and I’m already in BBQ mode! I’ve been thinking of a million and one ways to use this barbecue sauce. I guess that’s what a freezing cold winter will do to a person. Full disclosure that I am a major condiment lover. I love to dunk and dip everything in sauces....

It’s a simple but delicious recipe. You’ll love how little time it takes to prepare this and each bite is full of bright and fresh flavors. While it’s perfect for any time of the year, it’s even more delicious in the summer months when tomatoes and basil are plentiful and in season. If you want another easy and effortless appetizer recipe, then try my easy canapés recipe, bacon wrapped shrimp recipe, or pico de gallo recipe....

If you’ve never used piloncillo, it is a type of unrefined cane sugar typically sold in a cone-shaped stick. It has a very molasses-forward flavor with burnt caramel notes and even a subtle smokiness (very tasty!). I’ve always been able to find it easily at my local grocery store in the Hispanic food aisle. For more Mexican desserts, try my decadent Mexican hot chocolate, Mexican wedding cookies recipe, and conchas recipe....

How to Soften butter quickly If you forgot to leave your butter out on the counter for a few hours don’t worry! Pop it into the microwave for a 10 second burst at 50 percent power. Turn the sticks over and repeat once or twice until the butter has softened. If you don’t want to use the microwave try filling a glass with very how water, dump the water out and place upside down on your counter over a stick of butter....

Simple and Nourishing Tomato Cabbage Soup with Lentils In some parts of the world, cabbage has a poor reputation, fueled by childhood memories of stinky, soggy boiled cabbage and the mildly traumatizing cabbage ‘water’ soup in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. For those people, it’s time to try this easy cabbage soup recipe to chase away those bad memories – and all in a dish that requires just one pot and minimal effort – perfect for busy (and lazy) weeknights....

New fall favorite muffin recipe right there! And I’ve got pumpkin fever. As in, give me all the pumpkin spice, savory pumpkin (or any squash, really) recipes, and all the pie, cupcakes and muffins you can find. I’ll take it all. These pumpkin cheesecake muffins happen to be the newest addition to the party. They’re ridiculously perfect served with a warm mug of joe. Not too sweet, topped with cheesecake batter and tender on the inside....

Sakkarai Pongal or sweet pongal is a very fulfilling and hearty dessert. This is made on the most important day in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, which is the Thai Pongal / Makara Sankranthi festival. Having spent most of my vacations in my grandparent’s village, this festival is very close to my heart and so is this dessert. Nothing can compensate for the freshly harvested rice, the fresh milk, and tons and tons of Grandmother’s love....

The Best One Pan Chicken Broccoli Skillet I absolutely love everything about this chicken broccoli rice skillet! It is cheesy, comforting, and so easy to make. Plus, you can make it all in one pan! This is just the kind of dinner that is perfect to make on busy weeknights. Since the rice is cooked in the skillet along with everything, you will get the perfect creamy texture from the starches of the rice....

published Dec 15, 2021, updated Aug 10, 2022 There are so many different ways to cook chicken, but there’s something extra special about grilled or broiled chicken.The crispy bits of caramelized meat are packed with flavor, and even better, grilled chicken dishes are typically healthier than most other preparations. Chicken koobideh Cuisine: Middle Eastern / Iranian (Persian) Kebabs are incredibly popular in Persian cuisine. In fact, chelo kebab is considered the national dish of Iran....

If you love this recipe, try my Indonesian Fried Rice Nasi Goreng. Cooking healthy, nutritious dinners for my family is something I am very passionate about. I believe in developing healthy eating habits early on will set my kids up for life. But what to do when days get a bit too busy for long and involved meal prep? Some days a takeaway seems to be the only solution but I can’t afford it every night when I am too busy to cook, nor do I want to!...

published Sep 12, 2022 My repeat readers know how obsessed I am with Chinese cuisine! There are so many recipes to choose from here on the blog, such as this Chinese BBQ pork recipe, these saucy Chinese five spice ribs, or my Chinese roast chicken recipe. I’ve been perfecting the cooking methods over the years too and I’m consistently happy with the results. This Chinese meat pie recipe is no different!...

Madeleines are best with a hot drink, like Chai Tea Latte! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. There’s something about French baking and desserts that just works for me every time. From croissants to macarons to rustic tarts, I can always find something to fit my mood. But one of my great guilty pleasures are madeleines. These delicate sponge cakes, made in distinctive shell shapes, are the perfect little cake treats....

These cupcakes are not overly sweet but are still a decadent treat. Coconut milk is mixed into the cupcake batter and in the frosting, so these cupcakes are brimming in coconut flavors. While these fresh flavors are wonderful for spring, you’ll want to make these year-round. Try my lemon cupcakes recipe, easy vanilla cupcakes, or chocolate cupcakes recipe for another delicious cupcake recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Baking powder — make sure your baking powder is fresh and not expired....

This soup is absolutely perfect for lunch or dinner if you add a slice of good bread or corn muffins. Take a look at our recipe for Salmon Chowder if thick soups are what you are after! I’ve always struggled to get my kids to fall in love with soups but I think I might’ve figured it out! While they are not the biggest fans of brothy soups, they absolutely adore creamy soups like this corn chowder....