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Fancy truffled mushroom pizza.. at home. There are only a few things that make me as happy as movie night and homemade pizza on Friday evenings. If you asked me about an ideal Friday night in my mid-twenties, I guarantee that wouldn’t be my answer back then. But now. As I slowly creep up further and further in my thirties, I’ll gladly be in bed before midnight, stay in on the weekends and prefer it, and not only will I not complain about Brussel sprouts, I favor eating them....

published Apr 05, 2021, updated Jan 28, 2024 Many of the popular Turkish chicken recipes require cooking on a grill. Chicken kebabs and other grilled chicken meals are fantastic, but what if the weather is bad?When the weather isn’t cooperative, we simply use an Instant Pot, stove top, or the oven! Turkish Chicken and Roasted Vegetables Making sauteed chicken tenders on the stove top and roasting Turkish vegetables in the oven is a great way to ensure that all parts of the meal cook evenly....

How about building on the Tuscan theme with fresh Panzanella Salad? Looking for a quick, easy dinner that tastes like something truly spectacular? You’ve found it! This simple Tuscan tortellini sauce is shockingly good, especially because it is so easy to make! It’s absolutely perfect as a mid-week meal when you just don’t have time to spend in the kitchen. Tortellini recipes A pack of tortellini from your local supermarket is a great option for a quick dinner, and definitely a go-to in my house....

Gooey vegan Blondies (blonde Brownies) Oh my, oh my… these chocolate chip blondies turned out better than expected. I always thought brownies are my weakness, but now I am not sure anymore! After making lots of brownie recipes like flourless brownies, simple no-bake brownies, sweet potato brownies, or healthy vegan brownies with peas (!), I thought it was time to create a healthy recipe for blondies. And I am glad I did!...

I always have a watermelon or two in the kitchen during the summer, so whenever guests come over, and I need a quick and easy side dish, I’ll whip up this watermelon salad. It’s always a crowdpleaser! Need another quick salad for a potluck or BBQ? Try my Egg Salad or Cucumber Salad. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Watermelon — there’s nothing worse than a watery, tasteless watermelon!...

While this dish is one of my cold-weather favorites, you can definitely enjoy it year-round. Sauté some fresh poblano peppers and corn to stir into the soup for a summery revamp! It’s also a great way to meal prep for busier weeknights because it freezes and reheats well! If you’re looking for more soups and stews, try my slow cooker chili recipe, turkey chili recipe, or taco soup recipe....

These Zapiekanki (plural) are very famous on the streets of Poland and are very popular. The word Zapiekanka means to bake the dish until the flavors combine. The sauteed vegetables are layered on one side of the baguette and then topped with cheese and baked until the cheese is all meted. The month of April just flew by and here I am with the last letter of my month-long blogging....

published Nov 22, 2021, updated May 08, 2024 Zhoug, or schug, is enjoyed with grilled meats and roasted vegetables throughout the Middle East. Though its origins are Yemeni, I’ve adapted this green Israeli chili paste recipe from Jerusalem, a cookbook by celebrated chef Yotam Ottolenghi. While his version remains chunky and not completely pureed, like the store bought version at Trader Joe’s, I have preferred this version. More spoonable on things than a sauce....

published Aug 09, 2024 One of the most popular breakfasts in Turkey, Çilbir combines some of the foods we often serve during the first meal of the day here in the United States: eggs and yogurt. Together, Turkish eggs with yogurt offer a lot of protein, calcium, and vitamin B-12 — three great nutrients to start your day with. Not to mention it’s delicious! The rich, fatty yolk beautifully contrasts the tangy yogurt....

If you are a pasta lover, you will probably fall in love with these delicious vegan pasta recipes! And it doesn’t matter if you are a meat-eater, vegetarian, or pescetarian. In fact, these vegan pasta dishes are suitable for everyone, as the pasta sauces do not lack flavor! In my opinion, vegan pasta can be enjoyed throughout the week or on weekends (or both). My Best Tips for all Vegan Pasta Recipes Choose your favorite type of pasta: All of these vegan pasta recipes can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta....

I know, I know, it took me just shy of a year to get this out to you! I spent the better part of two months researching for our 14 day trip to Italy last year and wanted to be sure that I provided a solid guide if you’re planning on visiting too. Since most people travel to Rome in the summertime, I decided to wait and post this later when it was around vacation time again....

We LOVE tacos! Check out my Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas recipe to set it and forget it til dinner, and my Instant Pot Barbacoa is fall-apart-tender in no time at all! I am a huge taco lover. Wrap anything up in a toasted flour tortilla and odds are I’ll eat it. These Ahi Tuna Tacos are amazing! Loaded with fresh ingredients: cilantro, radishes, cabbage, and topped with seared ahi tuna....

Homemade mozzarella sticks make a great snack for kids and adults alike. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce like marinara, ranch dressing, or honey mustard. They also freeze well before they are cooked, so you can make a big batch and pop them in the air fryer whenever you want a tasty treat! If you’re looking for more appetizer recipes, try my air fryer chicken wings, fried pickles, or bruschetta recipe....

Avos and Tuna.. together in a sandwich? Count me in! This easy tuna salad recipe is one of those things that you keep in your back pocket. It’s great to use in a tuna melt, perfect to serve with rice cakes or multigrain crackers, on homemade protein bagels, dip with corn chips, scoop onto low carb tortilla wraps, it’s absolutely perfect between two slices of no-knead bread, and the list goes on and on!...

If you love easy chicken recipes, then you should try my Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake and my Chicken Katsu! Baked Chicken Tenders I like my chicken extra extra crispy. I decided to try to make my favorite chicken tenders in the oven instead of deep fried in oil. The outside of the chicken tenders are crunchy and golden brown. The inside is juicy and tender. These Crispy Parmesan chicken tenders taste just like fried chicken without all of the calories!...

published Dec 10, 2021, updated Jun 14, 2024 This Greek stuffed pepper recipe is a quick, wholesome meal you can easily serve any night of the week, whether you want to make it on the spot or prepare it ahead of time, freeze it, and serve at your convenience weeks down the road. It’s a fun and colorful dish (literally) stuffed with fitful ingredients: juicy, lean ground chicken, white rice, spinach, onions, and garlic....

The Best Baked Oats Recipe Baked oats have recently gained popularity, and for good reason! By blending the oats with additional ingredients like banana, eggs, milk and maple syrup, you can get a batter that will bake into a fluffy, cakey texture! You can even make these for dessert!If you don’t like normal oatmeal but still want a nutritious breakfast, baked oats are going to be your new favorite. They have just the right amount of sweetness with lots of protein and nutrients!...

Crispy, Golden Brown, and Flavorful! Recently I shared my recipe for baked plantains, and I’m at it again with a recipe for an indulgent dish that we’re so used to seeing deep-fried. Instead, these vegan onion rings are baked and so much healthier, and easier on the stomach. The results are onion rings that maintain the crispy, savory coating and soft and sweet flavorful onion center but without the copious amounts of oil....

Do you love baked goodies with oatmeal as much as I do? Try my classic Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars, and this delicious Carrot Cake Cookies! Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are the best of both worlds. They are the perfect combination of banana bread and an oatmeal cookie. This is a great way to use up leftover ripe banana. The banana also helps lighten up this cookie recipe....

published Nov 12, 2021, updated Aug 25, 2023 The stir fry recipes we enjoy today haven’t changed much since their inception during the Han dynasty (301 B.C.). It’s a meal that’s simple to prepare and easy to customize. The method of quickly cooking protein and vegetables in hot oil allows the food to retain its nutrients. At the same time, the hot wok helps to eliminate any excess moisture.The result is a stir fried meal with succulent, juicy proteins and crisp-tender, healthy veggies....