I rarely post side dishes. You know it’s true. And that’s because after spending time making the main entree, I refuse to spend even a minute making anything else. Except dessert. I’ll spend hours making that and not even complain :P. But when it comes to side dishes, it’s usually a salad, quick baked potato, or any veggie that I can toss with a couple of dried herbs and roast in the oven that gets served up in this house....
Teriyaki sauce goes with just about anything in my opinion. Try my Teriyaki Chicken and my Teriyaki Meatballs for more Asian-inspired goodness! I love super easy dinners that come together in minutes. This Orange Glazed Salmon is one of them! 20 minutes, one pan, and a sauce that requires only pantry staples. It’s so easy to make your own teriyaki sauce at home. The orange teriyaki sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy with a hint of orange....
Serve this pasta bake with my Prosciutto Caprese Parcels as starters and Roasted Parmesan Broccoli for a delicious Italian inspired dinner! This pasta recipe is a one pot wonder, I tell ya! I make a lot of pasta dishes. 2-3 times a week. But this hearty meal is special. My kids were the most enthusiastic eaters and my husband declared it to be “most special pasta” ever. Whoa! I have no idea what I did right and but I am guessing using giant pasta shells and stuffing them with a rich meat sauce flavoured with basil pesto did the trick....
published Dec 16, 2022, updated May 31, 2023 I love Chinese takeout as much as the next person, but I also find that there’s something gratifying about making my favorite takeout orders at home. Of course, there are times where I order takeout because I simply don’t want to cook. But if a simple craving strikes, I jump at the chance to whip up something impressive on my own…especially something as easy as egg drop soup (that also goes by egg flower soup)....
It’s my favorite time of the year again – fall! And there’s nothing like leaf-peeping in New England. The fall foliage in Stowe and Woodstock is unreal. It’s something out of a magazine. It’s something that I highly recommend for anyone who loves autumn as much as I do. Crisp yellows, burnt oranges, and if you’re lucky, a full-on fire engine red. Being from Texas means that we don’t get to experience a real autumn here....
Spicy food goes hand in hand with Indian recipes. Being born in India, I am used to eating spicy food when growing up. Decades of living here in the US have changed my taste buds and I no longer tolerate spice as I used to. We still do eat moderately spicy food and I have trained my boys as well to eat spicy food. How hot is this Hot Sauce?...
Fudgy, Gluten-Free, Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cookies Even after a holiday season full of baking, I’m nowhere near done yet- and this time, I’m craving chocolate. I’ve already posted several vegan desserts to tempt your chocolate cravings, including this Chocolate Pudding and Chocolate Salami (an easy no-bake dessert). I’ve recently even posted some vegan cookie recipes, including these Vegan Snickerdoodles. Now here are some chewy, decadent flourless chocolate fudge cookies. These double chocolate chip cookies use cocoa powder and dairy-free chocolate with a little espresso powder and a pinch of salt for depths of chocolatey flavor to die for....
This salad goes well with our ultimate Homemade Burger! The potato salad I grew up eating was loaded with mayonnaise and lots of other stuff. I loved it then and I still do! However, when summer comes around I crave variety. And this German cousin is just as good or even better if you are not a fan of mayo. Dressed with a zesty chive vinaigrette, it packs a little punch, especially when paired with pickles....
Holy deliciousness! Greek orzo pasta salad is my new most favoritest salad. I know. I say that about every salad I make. But this is for real. A greek orzo pasta salad is basically this: freshly chopped delicate hothouse cucumbers, bursts of grape tomatoes, pungent kalamata olives, all tossed together in rice shaped pasta, and creamy, salty feta. Lately salads are my favorite way to eat my veggies. Mainly because I disguise (with emphasis on the “g” as my husband likes to pronounce it) the veggies behind robust dressings, crumbled cheeses, and pasta....
published May 01, 2022, updated Jun 18, 2024 It’s no secret that I love making my own homemade seasoning blends — I’ve got quite the collection going! From Chinese Five Spice to Baharat spice, Madras curry powder and so much more, I’ve got something for everyone and every cuisine. Sure, you could buy your blends already premade, but where’s the fun (and flavor) in that? This Greek seasoning recipe is incredibly easy to make and is perfect for dishes like Greek lamb loin chops, Greek shrimp saganaki, gigantes plaki, and several other Greek recipes I have up on the site....
For another use of this delicious dressing, try Fingerling Potato Salad with Green Goddess Dressing! I feel spoiled by the weather we’ve been having lately. Warm and sunny. You might be rolling your eyes thinking how silly this is but trust me…when you live in London it’s pure luxury. With the warming temperatures comes a desire to eat a bit lighter. Heavy dishes are out and light, full of flavour, vegetables and herbs dishes are in!...
If you don’t have access to a grill, take a look at our recipe for Ribeye steak, which is cooked in a pan. Summer grilling is one of the most exciting events for me. I wait for it all year. And with our temperatures soaring far above the usual this year, outdoor cooking has become our primary way of putting food on the table. Grilling has got to be one of the tastiest and healthiest way of cooking but like all skills it needs to be honed....
Pro Tips and Tricks for the best Witch Cupcakes If you’re short on time then skip the hats. The witch’s faces are pretty quick and easy to pipe. I used an 808 or large round tip for the head and a 125 or petal tip for the nose. Hair was piped with a large grass tip. When you’re adding food coloring to the buttercream remember that it darkens after it sits out for a but so don’t panic if the color isn’t super-saturated right away....
Fudgy Brownies I love to focus on eating vegan and healthy when it comes to any recipe, including desserts, like these eggless Zucchini Brownies, these Sweet Potato Brownies, or these No-Bake Brownies. I haven’t found a recipe yet that couldn’t easily be made vegan and still taste just as delicious as the traditional version. This time, when I set out to make a coconut flour brownie that tasted like the traditional fudgy brownies, I thought I had my hands full....
When I crave something sweet, I often make vegan cookies! Baking cookies isn’t as complicated as making a layer cake, and it takes just 10 minutes of prep time. Cookies are a perfect dessert that can be made healthy with peanut butter instead of regular butter. This low-carb cookie recipe is furthermore egg-free, which makes the cookie dough edible, yum! I already shared a recipe for Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies with only 3 ingredients, however, it’s a no-bake recipe....
This turkey stew is a meal in itself but it would taste infinitely better is paired with our Dutch Oven Bread. If you don’t have time to make a yeasted bread, try our easy Honey Buckwheat Soda Bread. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. Not long ago I asked my readers about their cold weather cravings. What did they reach for more often?...
Creamy homemade baba ganoush, and with a secret ingredient that makes it taste just as good as your favorite restaurants version of it — and almost better. I have been chipping and dipping on this baba ganoush for almost 2 weeks now! All by myself. And totally, unintentionally keeping this recipe from you. The truth is, I made baba ganoush to use as sauce on my shawarma bowls (coming soon!...
Cranberry sauce. You either can’t live without it at the big Thanksgiving feast or you’re not even looking in its general direction. Which side of the spectrum do you fall on? Is it a texture thing? Okay, but are we hating on cranberry sauce because all you’ve had is the canned stuff? Because that doesn’t count. Swap it out for the real deal made with fresh cranberries and simmer it in a pot with orange juice and a few add-ins like a cinnamon stick or a sprig of rosemary and tell me you still hate it....
Cooking for a family means it can sometimes feel like every other meal is chicken. Honey garlic shrimp is just as temptingly sweet (chilli kick optional) as this sticky chicken recipe but provides a seafoody break to the dinner routine. Having a little picky eater in the house, which isn’t a problem I have anymore (sob!), can be so tough. You spend time making the food, you spend time negotiating with them to eat the food....
[Insert happy dance] Today, I’m also showing you how to put together a hot chocolate bar party and sharing a recipe for the most luxurious hot chocolate recipe that you barely have to lift a finger for! So really, it’s like the best day ever! The best thing about a hot chocolate bar is, that you can customize your cocoa with treats, flavors, and sprinkles! So it’s entirely up to you what you put in your hot chocolate....
