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TRUTH: as a child (and like most children), I despised Brussel sprouts. Swore that the minute I was old enough to cook my own meals, I would not let a sprout near these lips. Growing up, we didn’t have a pet that I would secretly toss unwanted brussels sprouts to under the table when the adults weren’t looking. No, I sat there, grumbled, and ate all the sprouts. And as an adult, I now not only choose to eat brussels sprouts, but I also prepare them in a variety of ways....

published Oct 11, 2024 When chef Sokha Sombor served us this fruity dessert at her restaurant/cooking class in Siem Reap, I knew right away I’d be making it constantly. It paired well with the Glass Noodle Salad and Fish Amok we made. It literally takes less than 10 minutes to make and you only need 5 ingredients (plus a little water). It doesn’t get much easier than that! In fact, chak ktiss might just be my easiest, quickest Silk Road dessert....

Add these sweet and crunchy treats to your Christmas Party spread! Most recipes are designed for mealtimes, but let’s be realistic. We all get a bit peckish at other times of the day. That’s when it’s helpful to have something tasty to munch. And I have the perfect treat for those times when a snack just has to happen! This is especially helpful during holidays when the whole family is home and someone is always hungry between meal times....

While you’ll usually find candied sweet potatoes on the table at a holiday gathering, I don’t hesitate to make them whenever I have family over. You just can’t beat the quick prep time and the delicious payoff. If you’re looking for other holiday side dishes you’ll make year-round, try my potatoes au gratin recipe, collard greens recipe, and classic green bean casserole. What You Need to Make this Recipe Sweet potatoes — look for medium-sized sweet potatoes, which will become creamy and tender when baked....

It’s perfect for the holidays, as this layered caramel cake always impresses my guests. It has a simple yet stunning presentation. Don’t let the cake layers intimidate you. This cake is so easy to assemble. You can even make it a couple of days in advance for stress-free entertaining. Want another caramel recipe? Try my caramel brownie recipe, caramel apple recipe, or millionaires shortbread recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Flour — this cake uses all-purpose flour....

Caramel chocolate pancakes After making chocolate stuffed pancakes I thought it’s time to make caramel chocolate pancakes. Because we all know chocolate is life. And so is caramel. So combining both is pretty amazing. Of course, I had to add banana slices on top since I love, love, love bananas. A final drizzle of chocolate and your favorite nut butter (or seed butter) and ready is this delicious dessert. Vegan and gluten-free recipe The recipe is quite similar to my chocolate stuffed pancakes....

Originating from Milan, Italy, this dish was made with veal, but chicken soon became a popular variation that took over. Like this chicken florentine recipe, chicken Francese recipe, and chicken piccata, this chicken Milanese recipe comes together effortlessly in a few simple steps making for a fuss-free weeknight dinner recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Chicken — I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I cut in half, so they are thinner....

Take a look at our Cinnamon Buns if you can’t get enough of sweet rolls! If you are the kind of person, who wakes up happily at the thought of having your coffee with a side of a sweet treat, this recipe is for you. These chocolate rolls are overnight, no-knead, pillowy soft bits of heaven. My son actually does a happy dance when he eats one. They are that good....

I love Burfi and out of all I make, Coconut burfi happens to be my favorite. My theme for this week’s BM is Diwali sweets and savories. After yesterday’s Aloo Bhujia, I was in a sweet mode and wanted to make something for my sweet tooth. I bought a large pack of Gulkand or rose petal preserves from the Indian stores a few weeks back. Apart from eating it inside a Paan as a mouth freshener, I was not using it at all....

Love sweet breakfast pastries? Then you’ve got to try my Buttermilk Pancakes and Blueberry Scones! Sour Cream Coffee Cake Streusel Muffins (for Breakfast or Dessert!) I can’t resist coffee cake, especially when it’s piled high with crumb topping. The streusel is hands down the best part of any coffee cake. That’s why when I make my muffins I go heavy on the streusel topping. I prefer equal amounts of coffee cake to my streusel!...

Looking to use This is an affiliate link.cognac in cooking? Take a look at our Creamy Cognac Mushroom Sauce. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. It’s Friday afternoon…time to unwind and although I spent the last 3 days at home I don’t feel completely relaxed. Not yet. This past Monday I returned from a work trip and although it was by all accounts a great trip I came home knackered....

Love it. But now can you make it hot? And cheesy? Yes, ma’am! Smoked cheddar Southwestern dip is a hot, cheesy, bean and corn combo giving all the Southern comfort. Until it’s barbecue weather. Bean and corn dip Crowd-pleasing Cowboy Caviar, aka Texas Caviar, is the dish I always take to summertime potluck parties. It’s vegan, gluten-free and because it’s loaded with grilled corn and red peppers, most kids will eat it too....

Inspiration behind cranberry achar Cranberry is not a standard achar that you can buy at an Indian grocery store. The inspiration behind this pickle was to create a cranberry dish that I could serve at an Indian-inspired Thanksgiving. Traditionally a sweet cranberry sauce is served at an American Thanksgiving, but I wanted to use cranberries to create something more Indian-ish. The sourness and sweetness of the cranberries creates a delicious tart and spicy condiment that will have your mouth watering....

This recipe is sponsored by our friends over at FAGE. We’re using their all-natural sour cream to make this yummy, creamy chicken mushroom soup recipe. This creamy, dreamy chicken mushroom orzo soup is loaded with all the things you love about my Hungarian mushroom soup mashed together with a creamy chicken noodle. And the results are phenomenal. There’s not a whole lot of prep work involved with this recipe, and it’s so quick to make that you can have it on the table in around 30 minutes....

This German pancake is such a wonderful breakfast as it’s simple enough to whip up whenever you’d like but also fancy enough for a holiday brunch! The pancake is so billowy and impressive looking when it comes out of the oven, it’s sure to turn some heads! The secret? The air whipped into the eggs when you blend the batter and using a super hot skillet and oven. Combined, you’ll get the signature rise we love to see....

Serve with Homemade Naan for a delicious dinner! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. I have a long standing affection for crispy on the outside, fall off your bones tender, and flavour-packed tandoori chicken. Ever since I first tried it at an Indian restaurant as a college student more than two decades ago, I wanted to replicate it at home....

Love easy drinks? Try my Old Fashioned Lemonade recipe and my Skinny Orange Crush recipe! What Is Limeade? Limeade is lemonade’s green and, unfortunately, less popular counterpart. It just feels like the official drink of summer! And it’s a cinch to make. Just like my Old Fashioned Lemonade recipe, it only requires 3 ingredients — water, sugar, and lime juice — and a little patience. The hardest part is waiting for the simple syrup to cool before mixing up this tart, sweet, and tangy beverage....

The holiday season is one we all look forward to, but it doesn’t come without its anxieties- especially in the kitchen. For inspiration on what to serve, how to serve it, and those timings, timings, timings! Check out my Christmas and Thanksgiving Recipe Collections. I got you. Oven roasted vegetables So, your kids won’t eat Brussels sprouts? My guess is that somewhere along the line they have been faced with a plate of boiled, sad-looking, flabby, pale-green balls and told to finish them....

I love a bagel sandwich for a simple be elegant lunch. My Breakfast Bagel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon is another favourite! I get way too tired with cereal or toast for breakfast in the morning. I’m constantly on the lookout for breakfast ideas that will give the right sort of fuel to start the day without boring me with the same old options. The challenge is that it also has to be be fast, because no one has time to waste in the mornings!...

This is an excellent cake for holiday gatherings as it’s easy to make. No mixer required! Simply mix together all the ingredients and pour the batter into a single baking pan. You don’t even have to frost the cake! A little dusting of powdered sugar is enough to impress your guests. For another cozy holiday dessert recipe, try my gingersnap cookies recipe, molasses cookies recipe, or Pfeffernusse recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Leavening agents — baking soda keeps the cake from being too dense and baking powder helps it to rise....