Best of all, learning how to make your own brown sugar is super simple, and it’s ready in a snap! All you will need is white sugar, molasses, a mixing bowl, a fork, and a minute or two of mixing time; certainly much faster and less hassle than running out to the store! For more brown sugar recipes, try my brown sugar cookies, homemade butterscotch recipe, and oatmeal cookies!...
Love Orange flavored treats as much as I do? Then give my Cranberry Orange Loaf a try! I’ve never been much of a biscotti fan, but now I’m 100% on board. This Orange Chocolate Chip Biscotti is absolutely bursting with flavor! It’s crunchy, nutty with the perfect amount of orange flavor. It’s also super chocolatey. I added chocolate chips to the cookie batter and also dipped them in chocolate after they had cooled....
Homemade walnut spinach pesto. Every time I make it, I ask myself why I don’t keep this on hand all the time. It’s perfect to layer in sandwiches – think an Italian Muffuletta sandwich with layers of fresh mozzarella, spinach pesto, and meat or roasted eggplant. It’s also great on its own with freshly cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Not kidding you; I could eat spinach pesto pasta every day of the week....
Quick and Easy Creamy Hummus Pasta The last few months of maternity leave have been incredibly rewarding, beautiful… and tiring! Which is why I’ve loved being able to rely on super quick, simple, fuss-free, yet satisfying pasta recipes like 20-minute veg pasta, spinach pasta, and this hearty and healthy creamy hummus pasta recipe. At its most basic, hummus pasta can be made with just leftover hummus and pasta water, broth, or milk to thin it to your desired consistency....
Texas weather is a little all over the place. We were high in the 80s with our crisp spring salads, Birkenstock’s, and mom jeans. Then, all of a sudden, we’re back down in the 30s with boots, scarves, and comfort food. What in the what is even going on? If you’re anything like me, comfort food is about the only thing that makes the 30-degree weather bearable. Well, that and fuzzy socks....
Roasted Brussels sprouts are a quintessential fall dish! This recipe takes a holiday staple vegetable and transforms it with Indian spices. They are the perfect addition to an Indian-inspired Thanksgiving menu. Special ingredients These Brussels sprouts are sweet, sour, bright, and toasty! This recipe relies on two special Indian ingredient: Chaat Masala - This is a spice blend that literally translates to lip smacking! It is sour, sweet, and tangy!...
I first heard of The Naked Chef from my boss when I was working in a kitchen. It was in the 90s and my curiosity was peaked. I was a university student in the US and The Food Network was not as cool as it is now plus I didn’t even own a TV! “Is he cooking naked? Who is this guy?” I thought to myself as my boss was demonstrating to me the new way to cook chicken…....
Pasalai Keerai (Baby Spinach) - Baby spinach is my go-to variety as it is readily available in most United States grocery stores. The leaves of baby spinach are small and the stems tender which allows it to cook easily and meld into the dal in a homogenized creamy mixture. Paruppu Keerai (Purslane) - Paruppu keerai is named literally after this dish so it is a no-brainer that this is a great choice when making keerai paruppu if you can get your hands on it....
published Jan 07, 2022, updated Sep 03, 2024 I’m all about playing around in the kitchen, and this recipe for flanken ribs with bulgogi sauce is the result of one of my experiments. It combines two of my favorite Korean BBQ dishes: bulgogi beef and kalbi short ribs. I happened to have some leftover bulgogi sauce in the fridge, but was craving ribs. So I decided to put the two together to create this kalbi-inspired recipe for flanken ribs!...
I do love a lemon curd, it’s classic and elegant. But if I’m being honest, I’d take rhubarb curd over it any day. It’s a sassy pink and packs a punch- much more my style. And once you’ve mastered that too, set your sights on this show stopping rose and rhubarb layer cake. Easy lemon bars Easy lemon bars are a mouthful of citrussy sunshine. I know, baking can be daunting....
If you are a cheesecake lover but not a fan of baking, try our easy No Bake Cheesecake. Nothing says spring more than lemon flavoured desserts and this lemon curd cheesecake is proof. Airy and fluffy in texture, infused with the bright citrus notes, this treat is both light and refreshing. If you have never made a cheesecake, the whole affair might be a bit intimidating but fear not. I will guide you through the whole process....
We’re talking easy weeknight pasta today! Easy breezy pasta meal, right here. RIGHT NOW. It’s no secret that I love easy dinners that I can get on the table in under 30 minutes. And this lemon mascarpone pasta is just that. Plus it requires only a handful of ingredients – only, like, 2 of which aren’t pantry staples. I love gourmet meals that don’t call for 20 million ingredients. Mainly because when they do call for 20 million ingredients, I have to make multiple trips to the store because, without fail, I will come home forgetting to purchase a few key ingredients....
Making pickles have always been in my mind. One day, I want to be experienced enough to make jars and jars of a homemade pickles. It is not going to be soon, but I am taking baby steps in getting there. The traditional Lemon pickle making has a lot of sun involvement and it still springs here. The weather is still on the colder side for me to try out any traditional method of pickle making....
These muffins are great companions for a savoury chili or a stew and delicious on their own. Not sure what took me so long to share this delicious cornbread muffin recipe but better late than never. These muffins are such a treat! I didn’t want to use sugar, so I sweetened them with maple syrup for extra flavour. You are going to be so happy this recipe makes 24 muffins because they are tough to go without!...
The Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe After just one bite of this chicken, you will understand why it is called “Marry Me” chicken. It is so delicious, that you might end up with more than one proposal by the end of the night! Okay, that might be an exaggeration. But this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken dinner is seriously so good. The tangy sun-dried tomatoes and savory, tender chicken combine perfectly with the creamy parmesan garlic sauce....
published Aug 15, 2022 Who doesn’t love pizza?! It’s one of those crowd-pleasing meals that I know everyone will enjoy. We try to do pizza night at least once a week at my house. Sure, sometimes I order in, but most of the time I like to whip something up from scratch! I’ve already shared several pizza recipes with you, like this Turkish pizza called lahmacun and my Thai sweet and spicy shrimp pizza....
If you like the taste of the Mediterranean, try our Spanish Chicken and Rice with Shrimp aka Paella. It seems that I accidentally stumbled on another winner while on my unending quest for a quick midweek meal. Do you also call upon pasta recipes when a speedy, unfussy dinner is necessary? It’s often my go-to solution to all woes and problems. There is a lot of joy to be found in a creamy pasta, especially when they channel the warm sun of the Mediterranean!...
You’ll love these carrots served alongside Shoyu Chicken! As a parent of two teenagers, I know I need to work extra hard to make vegetables interesting. My challenge is to keep our dinner table full of vegetables that they don’t just choke down, but actually enjoy! Is this even possible? Absolutely! It takes a bit of creativity and slightly more effort than just boiling and adding salt. But no doubt it is worth it in the end....
published Nov 23, 2022 Meatballs can be so much more than traditional Italian recipes that most at-home chefs work from! Hey, I’m not here to knock spaghetti and meatballs — it’s just that this dish is served in so many different ways all around the world. It’s worth trying something new every once and a while. I’ve already shared dishes like these Persian meatballs called koofteh, this Greek version called soutzoukakia, and Kung Pao Asian meatballs....
published Apr 10, 2023 Moroccan ras el hanout is an earthy, warm, and pleasantly smoky spice blend that tastes incredible with a whole world of proteins, vegetables, and stews. Stored and sealed properly, this homemade mixture will keep for up to 6 months. It’s great to make in large quantities and to give as a gift! The Arabic name translates to “head of the shop,” but has the same implication as the English phrase “top shelf” — simply put, it’s the best of the best....
