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published Oct 21, 2024 There’s nothing better than a quick, tasty one-pan meal on a busy weeknight, and this moo goo gai pan recipe really hits the spot with a variety of vegetables and plenty of juicy chicken. I like to serve it with simple jasmine rice, but I’ve also enjoyed it with lo mein noodles. And every way I’ve served it has been absolutely delicious! The name moo goo gai pan loosely translates to sliced mushrooms and chicken, which almost sums up the whole dish....

A freshy fresh, almost exotic, salad that doesn’t call for any exotic ingredients. Don’t you just love that? It’s like taking a mini vacay without having to take your tuchus off the couch. I am ab-sol-ute-ly in LOVE with this Moroccan carrot chickpea salad. So about a week and a half ago, my world changed. And no, it’s not a big, life altering change that most people expect when they hear ‘my world changed’....

Obi Non, a flatbread from Uzbekistan was the first and only choice I had decided for the alphabet ‘O’. Obi Non is made with just a few ingredients and has no fat in it. This Uzbek flatbread is traditionally baked in Tandoor and as an alternate can be baked in the oven. It was exciting to see a bread with no added oil or butter or milk. The bread is also called the water bread as it just has the yeast, flour and water in it....

You guys! I’m back with another one of my favorite soups. A hearty and healthy pasta e fagioli soup that’s loaded with good for your veggies like carrots, and tomatoes, and celery, and my personal favorite – garlic. But then there’s also teeny tiny, itty bitty wittle ditalini pasta along with protein packed kidney and cannellini beans. It’s not really a secret that a) I absolutely adore soup, b) I’ve only posted a million other soup recipes on the blog....

The combination of sweet and salty really makes these cupcakes stand out. They are such a dream and are beyond easy to make with simple ingredients. While peanut butter tends to make baked goods dry, these cupcakes are beyond moist, thanks to the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, and oil added to the batter. Trust me, everyone will ask for more once you make a batch of these. Want another delicious cupcake recipe?...

published Feb 15, 2023, updated Jul 15, 2024 Ptitim is an Israeli couscous salad. Unlike its Moroccan counterpart, which is smaller in size and very plain, this recipe is loaded with vegetables and herbs. It’s healthy, fresh, and takes less than 30 minutes to make! While some make pearl couscous with roasted vegetables, I prefer fresh, crisp produce. A rainbow of bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, crunchy zucchini, salty black olives, and green onions can all be appreciated without frying, roasting, baking, or doing anything else to take away from their natural flavor!...

What You Need to Make This Recipe Butter — be sure to buy unsalted butter and not salted butter. Various brands of salted butter do not have a standardized amount of salt and Pfeffernusse is not meant to be salty! Brown sugar — I prefer dark brown sugar over light brown sugar for a deeper and richer molasses flavor for these spiced Pfeffernusse cookies, but light sugar will work too if that’s what you prefer....

If you love fruity cocktails, then you’ve got to try my Mixed Berry Mojito and my Spiked Berry Lemonade! Sometimes You Just Need a Cocktail I have been busy this past week moving into our new house and getting settled in. And in the midst of all the chaos, I decided to give myself a well-deserved break to unwind. I ran to the fridge to see what kind of quick cocktail I could whip up in little time....

If you can’t get enough of pumpkin treats, take a look at my Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Swirl. Mornings in the middle of autumn are hard. They are dark, cold and depressing, especially when your wake up time is 6 am! My only consolation in this dreary, rainy season is an abundance of pumpkins and squashes. I love that they were made bright orange! We need a splash of colour when everything else is monochrome grey....

Crispy, crunchy, creamy, cool and dill pickle flavor dip! That’s what I’m talkin’ about! This fried pickle dip is the stuff my dreams are made of! It reminds me of the French onion dip that came in a green tub that I gobbled up with ridged potato chips as a child – only in pickle flavor, and I’m not mad at that. Creamy, cool whipped cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream) with homemade refrigerator dill pickles, a splash of pickle juice, fresh chives, fresh dill, and of course a sprinkling of garlic powder....

I love making fun cocktails throughout the holidays! My Cranberry Margaritas are the perfect way to get the party started, and there’s nothing better than ringing in the bells with Pomegranate Cranberry Champagne Punch. Cheers! Best Sangria Recipe This is one of the BEST sangria recipes you will ever make! This Red Sangria Recipe is fruity, not too sweet, and loaded with both fresh fruits and citrus. Sangria is one of my favorite drinks to make for entertaining a crowd....

Add a delicious cocktail to you celebratory dinner. Our Blackberry Peach Daiquiri looks as beautiful as it tastes! Cooking is my love language and there is nothing that brings me more joy than treating my loved ones to a stunning dinner. Valentine’s Day is no exception. I usually start planning special recipes like this Salmon en Croute far ahead of February 14th. Partly because I am a food blogger and it is my job to be prepared....

Get ready to make the best rice pudding you’ve ever tried. This Arroz con leche style creamy rice pudding is a fairly classic version of this nostalgic dessert. It’s lightly scented with cinnamon and vanilla, sweet (sugar-free versions included), and super creamy, thanks to canned coconut milk! Even better, it’s made entirely of ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, is easily customizable with endless flavor variations, and requires just one pot and 35 minutes....

I am so in love with this soup. This velvety smooth roasted garlic potato soup has got me falling head over heels with every bite I take. Warm and creamy bites of potato soup with hints of roasted garlic, sauteed leeks, and onions, topped with gruyere grilled cheese croutons. It’s so smooth that it feels like you’re sippin’ on silk! It’s the ultimate comfort food! It’s no secret that soups are some of my all-time favorite food to make....

It is so easy to make with a handful of ingredients. All you have to do is add the fruit and booze to a pitcher and stir! Top with mint and sparkling water before serving, and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail! Try my classic mojito recipe, cucumber martini recipe, or Aperol spritz recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Fresh fruit — I use a combination of strawberries, raspberries, orange slices, and lemon slices, but feel free to use what’s in season....

This salad goes so well with our Homemade Burgers or Smash Burgers. I’ve resisted sharing this potato salad recipe, my mother has been making for decades, despite the fact that absolutely no holiday table or a summer BBQ goes without my salad Olivier. I struggled in vain. I believe it’s time I reveal my secret. What is Russian Salad Olivier? You see this recipe is loved by all. The tradition and history of this creamy potato salad dates to the 19th century imperial Russia in all its glitz and glamour....

Friday is our pizza night. That is the plan anyway, it doesn’t always happen. We don’t always manage to make it ourselves, but when we do we aim to go big. My pizza dough recipe yield 4 medium size pizzas and the rule is they all have to be different. Smoked Gouda and Chorizo pizza was not planned. It happened as an attempt to clean out the fridge and to please my little girl, the biggest chorizo fan known to man....

These stuffed pasta shells are beyond easy to make and are a great dish to make ahead of time. It’s a satisfying meal that doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. If you want another meal that both adults and kids will enjoy, like these cheese-filled shells, try my chicken pesto pasta recipe, cacio e pepe recipe, or baked ziti recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Pasta shells — make sure you purchase the jumbo pasta shells to stuff and not the small ones....

This week I am doing Gourmet gravies and Subzi Diwani Handi is the second recipe I chose for the theme. The gourmet gravies are very creamy and rich, but this one strikes a bit differently from the others. The base for this mixed vegetable curry is spinach. It does have a little bit (ok more than a little bit) of cream, but if you are going the lighter fare, substitute the cream with milk or do part cream and part milk....

Complement the soft creaminess of the pasta truffle sauce with a crunchy green side of Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan Cheese. Why you’ll love it A luxurious meal in minutes! A creamy pasta dish is an indulgent treat any day of the week, but when you add a shaving of truffle it becomes an extravagance that sighs hedonism. And, honestly, this is one of my simplest recipes yet! Easy to use ingredients and straightforward steps mean you’ll be fine dining in your own home in the time it takes to boil the pasta....