Holy moly! I’m bringing you a piece of my heart today. It’s southern-style banana pudding that’s been given a facelift. Drizzled generously with salted caramel sauce. I’ll never eat banana trifle without it. Ever again. There’s so much goodness that goes into this recipe, it’s bound to make everyone happy. We’re talking Nilla wafers, sweet, but not too sweet vanilla pudding, whipped cream, ribbons of salted caramel, and sliced bananas....

published Nov 21, 2022 Asian cuisine is one of my favorites that the Silk Road has to offer. Chinese recipes such as Szechuan Pork and Eggplant Stir Fry, Chinese Curry Beef Stir Fry, and Saucy Chinese Five Spice Ribs offer exceptional flavor profiles with spicy, savory, sweet, and umami all in harmony. Today’s recipe is a quick and easy way to get acquainted with Chinese cooking. I hope you’ll feel as inspired as I do by this rich culinary tradition....

Fans of Eton mess will love this Eton Mess Semifreddo! Summer should be the season for fresh fruit and cold treats. Sadly the British summer often doesn’t cooperate, giving us the same grey clouds and drizzly days we get in other seasons. Still it’s our summer and we make the best of it, which brings me to the best of British classics, Eton Mess. Admittedly, I messed with the original quite a bit....

The Best Broccoli Cheddar Tots Recipe Don’t get me wrong, I love regular tater tots just as much as the next gal! But these healthier broccoli cheddar tots are the absolute best replacement! They are perfectly cheesy and crunchy with the added benefit of having veggies in them. With just a little bit of prep work, you can make these homemade vegetable tots in no time. You can use these healthy broccoli cheddar tots as a side dish with anything you would serve regular tater tots with!...

It’s perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to parties, as both kids and adults love it. You’ll also love it because it’s one of those cakes that do not require any additional decorating. It’s quick, simple, and made with simple everyday ingredients. If you just bought a new bundt pan and need another delicious recipe to use it for, try my chocolate bundt cake recipe, vanilla bundt cake recipe, or sour cream pound cake recipe....

Leek and Baby Potatoes In A Creamy Sauce It’s no denying that potatoes are already an excellent comfort food (like creamy mashed potato and German potato soup). BUT, add a creamy sauce to them, as I have with this baby potatoes ‘stir-fry’, and you have the ultimate cozy, comforting new potato recipe! Baby potatoes (also called new potatoes or mini potatoes) are slightly waxy, meaning they have a creamy consistency and hold their shape well once cooked....

If you like this recipe, make sure to check out another French classic Cod with Mustard Sauce. Chicken Dijon The inspiration for this Mustard Chicken came from a French restaurant we visited in Prague and I immediately knew I had to recreate it at home. Chicken pieces are seared till a golden and crispy skin forms, then slowly braised in a Dijon mustard sauce in the oven. Just at the end of the cooking time, I add a touch of cream to tame the mustard and to give the sauce creamy texture....

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Chicken souvlaki is an easy but flavor packed recipe that you are going to absolutely love! Simple seasonings combined with fresh lemon juice, olive oil and lots of garlic marinate the chicken to juicy perfection! Then, you will place the chicken on skewers and grill. Souvlaki is usually served in a warm pita topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, red onion, cucumber and tomato! Ingredients Needed Chicken souvlaki uses pantry staples that you might already have on hand!...

If you are like me and love the taste of peppermint at Christmas time, check out our Double Chocolate Mint Cookies. Wether you are a child or an adult, the sight and the taste of candy canes will put anyone in the festive mood. Am I right? I couldn’t help myself but sprinkle crushed candy canes on my holiday cookies for a splash of colour and peppermint flavour. They are just so pretty and fun....

Banaras / Benaras also known as Varanasi or Kasi as I knew it when growing up holds a very special place in my heart. My good part of childhood years was spent in the Northern India. We frequently visited Banaras for the holy bath in The Ganges. We had plenty of family and friends visiting us during the summer months and they would always want to go to Banaras. Our trips were usually religious ones and we never went anywhere beyond the banks of The Ganges....

If you are pork loin fan, take a look at our recipe for Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce, which is essentially pork loin sliced into steaks. Pork roast is never as popular as beef and it’s a real shame. I love a good pork roast for our Sunday lunch as I can buy a good quality joint for far less money than beef. A loin joint is one of our favourites....

If you love these quick and easy snacks, try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites and my Peanut Butter Oat Balls! Cranberry Chocolate Energy Bites These Peanut Butter Energy Balls were a go to for me during both pregnancies and after when I was nursing. They are the perfect grab and go snack and are a great way to pack in calories and nutrients when nursing or pregnant. That is why you will sometimes hear these referred to as lactation balls!...

This is the perfect side for Classic Steak and Ale Pie! I love a good mashed potatoes, but even the classics need to be shaken up every once in a while! This Celeriac and Potato Mash is just that, a twist on a standard mash with a little more lightness due to the fresh taste of celeriac. Why you’ll love it I’m new to celeriac, also known as celery root, but have really enjoyed trying it out in a few different ways....

Creamy Swiss-inspired Mushroom (Pasta) Sauce with Soy Curls “Geschnetzeltes” is German for ‘sliced meat’ or ‘sliced meat Zurich style’ and is a Swiss dish from Zurich. It initially combined veal with a white wine cream sauce, though these days other meats are used, and the sauce often contains mushrooms. So obviously, for this vegan mushroom sauce, we’re substituting the meat with textured vegetable protein (TVP) for an equally hearty meal, minus the meat, dairy, or any animal products!...

published Apr 28, 2023, updated Aug 14, 2024 A Mediterranean dish in flavor and aesthetic, creamy Tuscan chicken boasts a bold tomato flavor nestled in a deep, creamy wine sauce built on deceptively simple seasonings. I personally love preparing this recipe any time of the year. It’s very quick to make – less than 30 minutes from beginning to end – and uses evergreen ingredients you can grab from any store in any season!...

published Jun 27, 2022 I always love testing out Indian-inspired recipes in my kitchen. You can achieve so much with just a handful of ingredients — much of the flavor of Indian recipes comes fom the wide variety of spices added to each meal. Some of my favorite creations include this vegetable jalfrezi stir fry recipe, this kala chana (black chickpea curry), and this paneer butter masala. Uncomplicated ingredients, flavor-packed spices, and simply delicious results....

Try Cinnamon Sourdough French Toast for another easy and satisfying brunch option! I love a savoury breakfast, and shakshuka is one of my favourites. It’s a simple dish that uses a few basic ingredients and spices to create a surprising amount of flavour. It’s a delicious combination of salt, acid and umami flavours. I really fell in love with this fantastic dish on a recent trip to Tel Aviv, where I ate it almost every day and for any meal....

Take a look at our Honey Garlic Shrimp if you are a seafood lover. I’ve challenged myself lately to recreate our favourite Asian takeout recipes, and my family has been loving the results of that challenge. The order-in meals, that are usually loaded with fat and sugar, get a healthier makeover in my kitchen. Vegetable-centric dishes are very authentic to many Asian countries. It’s a shame it’s not the case here....

Homemade Green Bean Casserole Thanksgiving is around the corner and a green bean casserole was requested by many of my American friends. This healthy dish consists of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and french fried onions. It’s the perfect side dish for the holidays but you can enjoy it any time of the year. I love this green bean casserole because it is: How To Make Vegan Green Bean Casserole?...

Do you love take-out? Then you have to try my Chicken Lo Mein and my Slow Cooker Orange Chicken! The BEST Firecracker Chicken If you haven’t made firecracker sauce yet you are missing out! It is perfectly sweet, tangy with a good punch of heat. It has a deep umami flavor thanks to the soy sauce and a nice spice due to the chilis in the buffalo sauce. You only need a couple of ingredients to make the sauce and it’s packed with flavor!...