I love hash browns! Not necessarily for breakfast as I am not used to eating potatoes for breakfast but as a snack. Having said that, I don’t mind eating hash browns for breakfast as well. Who can resist potatoes anyway? Not me at least. If you are like me then this Cheesy Baked Hash Brown Cups is the perfect recipe for you! When looking for recipes to make with 3 ingredients, I came across this recipe that I found very interesting....
I’m getting all healthy on you today. Healthy, but tasty. We’re making a super simple balsamic chicken and mushroom recipe that’s fancy enough for a dinner party and yet simple enough to pull together on a weeknight. I just love having little tricks like this quick chicken dinner up my sleeve. It should come as no surprise when I tell you that I go to the grocery store A LOT....
Where to buy banana leaves? How are banana leaves used in Indian cooking? Banana leaves are used to wrap and grill, stew, or steam different Indian dishes. Think of them as compostable aluminum foil wrappers that can encase any dish while also imparting it with a subtle sweet/herbal taste. Here are more specific use cases and techniques where banana leaves are used in Indian cooking: Grilling Meats/Fish: Typically whole fish or meat dishes are marinated, wrapped in a banana leaf, and then grilled....
I’ve gotta say, I haven’t met a beef shawarma wrap that I didn’t like. But this beef shawarma bowl is ??. I have been craving, can’t stop, won’t stop, obsessing over this amazingly flavorful salad bowl of shredded beef shawarmas, creamy, yet light, baba ganoush, and the most fragrant persian rice pilaf of your life. But this is more than just delicious, flavorful shredded beef. This recipe is all about the homemade, fragrant Lebanese rice pilaf that’s super easy to make and it’s 1000% more delicious than anything you’ve had from a Middle Eastern restaurant....
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I have made these really delicious and healthy Beetroot parathas. This is such a lovely lunch box paratha that is very attractive and also very healthy. I always liked beets and the only thing I have ever eaten growing up is beetroot curry/poriyal. Blogging definitely helped me look beyond the regular and I now make a few other dishes using beetroot. Beetroot rice is yet another very attractive dish that has a lovely light pink color to it....
Anise, cinnamon, and brandy combine for a lightly spiced cookie that’s both simple and unique. Dip the crisp, buttery cookies in tea or coffee, or nibble on them while enjoying an after-dinner cocktail. For more holiday cookie recipes, try my turtle cookies recipe, linzer cookies, or sugar cookie recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Sugar – granulated sugar adds sweetness to the cookie dough, and additional sugar is mixed with cinnamon and then sprinkled on top of the cookies just before baking to give them an extra crispy top....
If you are a chocoholic like me, take a look at my Honeycomb Crunch Chocolate Cake. It’s no secret that cake is my favourite dessert and I like making my own. I don’t bake very often but when I do I make sure it’s something very special. The cake category on this website is quite extensive. So many different flavours to choose from. Which one is your favourite? This Black Forest Cake is my husband’s favourite and he usually requests it for his birthday....
What if you can’t find Mascarpone anywhere?!? A while back I was making a cake with a mascarpone buttercream and realized mine had expired! I didn’t have time to go to the market so I followed Nigella’s advice for a reasonable facsimile and mixed the following ingredients together until combined. Make sure they are all at room temperature! 8oz cream cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbs unsalted butter Not exactly mascarpone but it will do in a pinch!...
Think of this drink as a whiskey negroni. Both cocktails have sweet vermouth and bitter and slightly spicy Campari, but where the negroni has gin, this cocktail contains rye whiskey or bourbon as the base spirit. The whiskey makes it a fantastic drink for cold weather, perfect for sipping in front of the fireplace. For more classic cocktail recipes, try my whiskey sour recipe, old fashioned cocktail recipe, or kir royale recipe....
This salad also makes for a great potluck or party dish, as you can make it last minute since there’s no cooking involved! The most cooking you’ll do is whisking together the homemade salad dressing. This salad recipe is hardy but still tastes light and fresh. Even those who hate Brussels sprouts will love this salad! Want another easy salad recipe? Try my roasted brussels sprouts recipe, persimmon salad recipe, raspberry beet salad recipe, or my walnut strawberry salad recipe....
You might already know that Italians eat their pasta as a modest first course, rather than the gut-busting pasta proportions that we serve as a main. So I recommend following their lead, and this Roman pasta dish, with a second course of prosciutto wrapped creamy pesto chicken parcels. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. What is cacio e pepe? Like many basic-ingredient dishes the world over, cacio e pepe probably came from humble, rustic beginnings....
I added some really flavorful aged gouda and pecorino romano to the mix then topped with some super crunchy fried breadcrumbs and it’s just about perfect! Pro Tips for Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese You can make the sauce up to three days in advance and store in a bowl. Mix with cooked pasta then transfer to a baking dish and top with toasted bread crumbs and cheese to bake....
Looking for more Spring Inspired Desserts? Then give my Lemon Blueberry Bread and Mini Cheesecake Cupcakes a try! Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe Who here is ready for Spring? I could not be more ready for warmer weather! That makes me so excited to share this spring time treat with you guys today! There are few better holiday and food combinations than Easter and carrot cake. It’s just what everyone craves this time of the year!...
Gingerbread Who doesn’t love the taste and smell of Gingerbread?! It’s spicy, sweet, and reminds of Christmas. Combined with carrots this combo is actually a dream and perfect for the holiday season. That‘s why I created the recipe of these healthy Gingerbread Carrot Cake Donuts which will make your kitchen smell like heaven. Refined sugar-free recipe These donuts are sweetened with Xylitol and molasses only. Xylitol is teeth-friendly and can actually prevent caries....
You guys, I just found my new favorite soup. ♥ It’s this yummy, chicken enchilada soup. Loaded with so much enchilada flavor and topped with crispy tortilla strips! Ah, Monday’s are meant for exciting food, aren’t they? As evidenced by the numerous soup recipes on the blog, such as my Homemade Minestrone Soup (which, everyone that’s tried it said it was delicious), or my Slow Cooker Jalapeno Lime Chicken Soup, and even my Creamy Roasted Garlic Potato Soup, I am a self proclaimed soup-a-holic....
Oh, and Tony Soprano called. He’ll be round for dinner. Mushrooms and Marsala wine are one of my favourite savoury flavour pairings. With or without cream, this sauce is just as at home with family-friendly meatballs as it is a date-night filet mignon. Chicken Marsala pasta If you’re not familiar with this Italian ingredient, Marsala is a sweet and syrupy fortified wine from Sicily and is the kingpin of this recipe....
This stew will warm you from the inside out, and you’ll have it ready in a jiffy. Done in just over an hour and all in one pot for easy cleanup, a big bowl of stew filled with tender pieces of chicken, potatoes, and carrots is just what you need on a cold winter day. Need another cozy dinner for this week? Try my easy baked ziti recipe or comforting lentil soup recipe....
Guys. I’m on a salad binge. It’s all about the rainbow of veggies/dried fruit in this Moroccan quinoa chickpea salad drizzled with possibly THE easiest honey lemon dressing. We take our salads seriously around here. As in, we like salads that are loaded with color, flavor, and crunch. I’m kinda still in awe over a bowl of good-for-you salad that will keep you going, but only calls for simple ingredients is packed with veggies....
published Dec 27, 2023 Five spice chicken, also called Chinese roast chicken, is simple to make, easy to clean up, and always a crowd-pleaser. Seasoned with five spice powder, a famous Chinese spice blend, this chicken has a complex yet balanced profile that is simply to die for. Get ready for juicy roasted chicken, thin crispy skin, and layers of savory, salty, sweet, and aromatic flavor. If you are new to Asian cooking, this Chinese five spice chicken recipe is an excellent place to start....
I love how this pudding is both a kid-friendly treat but can double as an elegant dessert when guests come over. You can make it as fancy as you want with the toppings. Chocolate pudding also makes for a great snack when you need a mid-day chocolatey treat! Want another chocolate-filled treat? Try my chocolate biscotti recipe, chocolate bundt cake recipe, or chocolate soufflé recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Milk — while I use whole milk, you can use a full-fat oat or almond milk in place of regular whole milk for a lactose-free chocolate pudding....
