published Jul 25, 2022 One of my favorite things about traveling is the chance to try out the local cuisine. It’s fun to take notes on the flavors and ingredients in the dish, then return to the US and attempt to recreate them at home. I will say that there are some recipes that I just can’t manage to make myself. Maybe it’s also because enjoying local specialties is as much about taking in the surroundings as it is about the food itself!...
My jalepeño soft pretzels game is so strong it puts Auntie Anne’s to shame. Your eyes don’t deceive you; I really just said that. There’s something about those mall pretzels that get me every single time. It’s like right when you open the doors, that smell comes at you like a freight train just urging you to walk over, buy a pretzel, and [over]indulge in that pillowy soft dough topped with pickled peppers and tons of salt crystals....
Looking for more one-hand wonders to serve at your celebration? These cheese stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto are a unique appetizer that everyone will want to try. Chicken Caesar crostini These super elegant mini mouthfuls are a riff off a classic Caesar salad. Rather than serving a large salad bowl with sauce-slathered chicken, lettuce leaves, croutons and bacon, requiring salad servers and a fork, I’ve made one-bite tiny towers that won’t get messy and awkward....
The humble mushroom can be a divisive ingredient, so if you prefer your soup without, try this creamy chicken wild rice soup. Every ounce as satisfying – and with cream! Chicken and mushroom soup There are few more classic partnerships than chicken and mushroom. And it’s one of my absolute favourites! For me, it’s part nostalgia, thanks to the forested lands of my childhood, where mushrooms grew in abundance, and chicken being an affordable and accessible meat....
published Jun 17, 2022, updated Jun 10, 2024 Among the spanakopita, gyros, and tiropita you’ll find stocked by street vendors in Greece, you’ll also be able to find tender, skewered chicken souvlaki — one of my favorite Mediterranean dishes of all time! The juicy cubes of chicken are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic. It sounds simple, but the flavor is unmistakable! You can also use my Mediterranean chicken marinade for this chicken souvlaki recipe — it’s more herbal, more lemony, subtly minty, and has some bite from the red pepper flakes....
What You Need to Make This Recipe Cake flour — chiffon cake uses cake flour for a lighter crumb as it’s lighter and finer than standard all-purpose flour. The cake flour will keep your cake tender and soft. Baking powder — check the expiry date to make sure you’re using fresh baking powder. Eggs — the egg whites and yolks need to be separated for this cake. Whipping the egg whites into a meringue helps keep the cake light and delicate as well as help lift the cake as it bakes....
Asian appetizers are the perfect start to a meal! My Baked Shrimp Egg Rolls are a crunchy, healthier take on the classic, and my Shrimp Spring Rolls are perfect for summer! chinese dumplings (potstickers) Dumplings are a lot easier to make at home than you think. I prepared these Asian Chicken Dumplings in two ways. Pan-fried and steamed. Both methods are pretty easy and can be done in less than 30 minutes!...
My simple homemade cinnamon roll cake is perfect for lazy brunches or whenever you need a tasty partner for your morning coffee. Perfectly moist, tantalizingly sweet, and oh-so-cozy, this generously glazed cake recipe is certain to become a family favorite. For more easy cake recipes, check out my homemade easy Banana Cake recipe, Sopapilla Cheesecake recipe, or Honey Bun Cake recipe next. What You Need To Make This Recipe Baking powder — this raising agent is what helps the cinnamon bun cake puff up during baking....
Here it is! Here it is! The recipe that I’ve had on my mind for as long as I’ve been breathing — quick garlic noodles! A noodle dish with chewy noodles sauteed in a knob of butter with fresh minced garlic, and tons of fresh green onions. We’ve got oyster sauce and a generous splash of fish sauce too. Okay, I know; the internet is full of garlic noodles. But believe me, this one is different....
Also check out this Chicken and Dumpling Soup if you are a soup fan! I grew up eating mushroom soups as my mom is the biggest mushroom fan I know. We always went mushroom picking as a family when I was younger, so I am used to wild mushroom flavours. The soup my mom made was quite a bit chunkier and I remember struggling the the texture of cooked mushrooms as a young child....
Vegan Parmesan Potato Fries Do you love fast-food? Well, I do, but only when it’s healthy. So today I decided to make these crispy vegan parmesan potato wedges which I served with two different dips. This recipe is super easy to make and you will only need a few ingredients. It’s a wonderful side dish, snack or appetizer. Cheezy Flavor The preparation time of the vegan parmesan is only some minutes and even though it doesn’t taste exactly like real parmesan, it’s still very delicious....
published Mar 24, 2021, updated Oct 11, 2024 Want to learn a new Middle Eastern dish? This tahchin recipe is deceptively easy to make, and has a unique mixture of ingredients that you may have never used before. In this Persian saffron rice dish, you combine deep Middle Eastern flavors with basmati rice and bake them into a golden rice cake. The star of this dish is the bloomed saffron mixed into a rich yogurt sauce that coats each grain....
I love how this simple cucumber and tomato salad goes with everything from tacos to steak to chicken to salmon. It’s such a versatile side dish that is perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight meal to a backyard BBQ to a picnic at the park. For another delicious summer salad, try my corn salad recipe, watermelon salad recipe, or macaroni salad recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Red wine vinegar — I love the sharp and tangy flavor red wine vinegar brings to the salad....
This Vegan Dal takes just about 30 minutes to make and the simplicity of the recipe is the highlight. If you are a beginner cook and looking to make an Indian Dal recipe, then this is the perfect recipe to try. It is already the last month of the year. Every year passes by much quicker than the year before and we are getting a year wiser. As the months pass by, the kids are growing up more and more quickly and as a mom, my struggle to feed them healthy and tasty also increases....
I’m thinking that many of us have made a resolution to better our health this year. I’m not just talking about losing weight. I mean health in general – whether it’s eating better, walking a bit more than last year, or hitting the gym hard core. After the holidays and with my birthday right before Christmas and the hubby’s birthday the day after New Years, it’s been one crazy roller coaster of eating!...
The Best Coleslaw Recipe My best and easy coleslaw recipe is perfect for just about any occasion! A holiday barbecue, weeknight dinner, or easy to-go lunch. It is packed with nutritious, crunchy vegetables that are coated in a homemade creamy dressing to bring the whole thing together. It has the perfect balance of tangy, sweet and creamy flavors. Coleslaw is one of those side dishes that will always come in handy....
If you love easy desserts, then try my Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes and my No-Bake S’mores Bars! Easy Oreo Truffles I didn’t think Oreo’s could get any better until now. These truffles are made with just four ingredients: Oreo’s, cream cheese, chocolate and coconut oil! They are perfectly sweet, rich and decadent, with a bit of tang thanks to the cream cheese. The chocolate shell makes them perfectly poppable, with a crunchy outside layer and creamy inside, just as a truffle should be!...
Serve with Spatchcock Chicken in Spicy Yogurt Sauce for an exciting dinner that is full on flavour. If you are an enthusiastic rice fan like my daughter, you will be absolutely delighted with this easy and scrumptious recipe. Whenever I think of side dishes, my mind immediately turns to potatoes. That’s how I was raised. But I also spent some time in Asia in my 20s, where I fell in love with rice....
Can’t get enough pumpkin spice in your life? Try my Pumpkin Pancakes and my Pumpkin Coffee Cake! Cinnamon Rolls are one of my favorite breakfast treats. Soft, fluffy rolls swirled with cinnamon and sugar and topped with sweet cream cheese icing. For a Fall twist, I added some pumpkin puree AND pumpkin spice. These 5 Ingredient Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for serving during the holidays. They are super easy to whip up and I always have the ingredients on hand....
If you love that Mongolian flavor, check out my Mongolian Beef and my Mongolian Ramen. They’re both ready in under 30 minutes. crockpot mongolian chicken If you are a fan of my Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken then you will love this recipe! It takes less than 10 minutes of prep time to throw everything together. Simply mix up all of the sauce ingredients and add to the slow cooker along with chicken thighs and broccoli....
