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published Aug 11, 2021, updated Jul 19, 2023 Greece is a popular tourist destination for many reasons, one in particular being the incredible cuisine! Sharing delicious dishes from a mezze platter over great conversation (and glasses of ouza) is a fantastic way to spend an evening with friends or family. Mezze typically includes smaller items such as olives, spanakorizo or salad, and appetizers like kolokithokeftedes (fried squash patties). However, entrees can be shared too!...

published Jun 09, 2023 Today’s recipe for spanakorizo is comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. Made with simple ingredients likely already in your kitchen, this recipe comes out creamy, cheesy, and infused with loads of onion, garlic, and herby flavors. As a bonus, Greek spinach rice is loaded with tons of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. Let this irresistible recipe nourish your body as it nourishes your spirit. For more comforting foods from the Silk Road, check out these recipes for Egyptian Koshari, Kabsa (Arabic Chicken and Rice), and Persian Meatballs (Koofteh)....

The Indian festival season is almost over and just like that it is time for Christmas. I wanted to get some normal everyday cooking done in the house before I started my holiday baking. So decided to make this quick and easy spicy tofu stir fry. Trust me it is so delicious and that you will have to make a couple of blocks of tofu. We are absolutely big time tofu lovers in our family....

With tender and juicy chicken breasts filled with creamy spinach stuffing, this recipe is an instant upgrade for plain chicken breasts. Even better, it is so cheesy, thanks to the cream cheese and parmesan, so even the pickiest of eaters will want to finish their plate. And did I mention how easy this recipe is? You only need one skillet, so cleaning up is a breeze. You use an oven-safe skillet to go from stovetop to oven, ensuring the chicken is not just perfectly browned but stays moist as well....

Take a look at our Prawn Risotto with Tomatoes and Peas if you need more delicious ideas. Whenever I am in an Italian restaurant I seem to lean towards risottos. I do love pasta but something about warm, oozy and cheesy rice just sings to my soul. I used to be obsessed with perfecting my risottos and played with flavours a lot but all my attempts were only appreciated by my husband....

Need more cocktail ideas? Try my delightful classic margarita recipe or my refreshing paloma. Both recipes are absolutely perfect for the summertime. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Strawberries — it’s best to use fresh strawberries for this recipe, as frozen strawberries can make it taste watered-down. Select the brightest-looking berries you can find for maximum sweetness as the redder they are, the riper they are. Tequila — since the ingredient list is short, it’s important to use a good tequila, but no need to break the bank with a super-expensive one....

The texture of this pie is just what you need to end off your meal. I love how the sweet potato filling is rich, silky, and luscious in contrast to the buttery, flaky pie crust. Roasting the fresh sweet potatoes leads to an even sweeter and caramel-like flavor, making for such a flavorful pie. The warm spices pair extraordinarily well with the sweet potatoes; you might even like it more than my pumpkin pie!...

When you’re looking for a simple, fresh salad ready in minutes and packed with texture and flavor, go for a veggie quinoa salad or this Thai glass noodle salad. It’s fresh, vibrant, aromatic, and easy to adapt with your choice of veggies and protein. Plus, you don’t have to turn on your oven! What Is Yum Woon Sen? Yum Woon Sen, or Thai glass noodle salad, is a staple fresh salad in Thailand....

And, since I’m going to show you how to make toasted walnuts two different ways— on the stovetop using a pan OR on a cookie sheet in the oven— you can use this toasted walnuts recipe to whip up a batch of nutty deliciousness whenever the craving strikes. These roasted walnuts are a great addition to many of my favorite recipes. If you love recipes with walnuts, then check out my easy zucchini muffins, apple bread recipe, and my apple bundt cake recipe....

Toffee is a praline-like candy typically made by cooking sugar with butter to a “hard crack” stage then letting it cool. So if this is your first time making toffee from scratch, have no fear! It’s not as intimidating as it looks, I promise. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a candy thermometer to make it super easy. The best thing about this treat is that you can make a large batch and give it to family and friends as gifts during Christmas or any December holiday party....

I’ve lived in Nepal and travelled through Sri Lanka, so I can perhaps be forgiven for thinking that my first few moments of travelling through India would be like stepping into old shoes – comfortable and familiar. Yet even as someone familiar with the region I found India to be an assault on the senses. The smells, the sounds, the absolute chaos that is the road system, all conspired to upend my equilibrium, forcefully telling me that I had stepped into a place like no other....

Warm and fluffy Turkish Pide! Turkish cuisine is absolutely delicious and if you’re in doubt you just have to look at the spread of food photos of our most recent trip to Istanbul. I lived off of Turkish pide, Turkish breakfast, and the most delicious wraps! And who wouldn’t fall in love with pillowy soft flour-based dough, topped with a seasoned ground beef filling, or loaded up with a few different cheeses?...

Fruity Blueberry Lemon Muffins Muffins are an easy go-to of mine when the Summer months come rolling around, and I want a treat to satisfy my cravings. They are the perfect portion size, can be customized easily, and are super simple to make. Plus, these vegan blueberry muffins contain lots of delicious blueberries for a healthier snack. As much as I love my chocolatey muffins – like these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and these Vegan Chocolate Muffins....

The Best 5 Ingredient Oat Bars Banana and oats has got to be one of my favorite combinations. One of my favorite treats are my banana oatmeal cookies, make with just 6 ingredients! This time, I have made them in bar form with just 5 ingredients. These 5 ingredients banana oat bars are perfectly chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness from the chocolate. Plus, they are packed with protein from the peanut butter and loaded with fiber from the oats!...

The history dates back to Civil war period. In that period, black eyed peas was considered animal food. Hence, they were not considered worthy of General Sherman’s Union troop. When the Union troop raided the confederates food supplies, they took everything except the Black eyed peas and salted pork. The Confederates considered themselves very lucky to have the Black eyed peas to help last them through the cold winter and hence the peas became a symbol of Good luck....

The Best Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe Chicken Alfredo stuffed shells are such a cozy and easy meal to make! This is one of those dinners that my whole family enjoys, and has definitely become a favorite. It comes together pretty quickly, especially if I have some leftover rotisserie chicken on hand! Unlike traditional stuffed shells, this stuffed shells recipe uses a creamy Alfredo sauce with spinach to add moisture and flavor to the ricotta stuffed shells....

If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video. Pro Tips for an AMAZING Apple Spice Cake Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. If you don’t have one then fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off....

published Oct 14, 2024 I’ll often whip up some classic arrabbiata sauce when I make Roman-style meatballs because I find their semi-sweet flavor goes really well with spicier sauces. It’s great with savory beef meatballs too. In lasagna, ziti, chicken parmigiana… Now that I think about it, there isn’t an Italian tomato sauce dish that I wouldn’t pair with arrabbiata sauce! Mine is a very simple arrabbiata recipe with a few key components: crushed tomatoes, garlic, onions, red pepper flakes, garlic, and tomato paste....

published Jan 30, 2023 A great weeknight dinner should be low-effort and full of bold flavor. This hoisin salmon fits the bill and is a great way to shake things up when your dinners start getting a bit dull. Salmon is jam-packed with nutrition and flavor, making it the perfect centerpiece to a sumptuous meal. With this recipe, all you’ll have to do is whip up a great sauce, pour it over the baked salmon, and pop the whole thing in the oven for less than 20 minutes!...

published Jul 30, 2020, updated Sep 02, 2024 Koobideh is a traditional Iranian beef and lamb kabob that’s often plated very simply with flat bread, rice, sliced onions, and/or grilled tomatoes. You’ll find it in restaurants and street food stalls alike — it’s an any-time, any-place kind of dish! The combination of rich beef and earthy, sweet lamb yields a moist, balanced kabob. It’s so juicy that it’s not usually served with sauce, but I like squeezing a little lemon juice on it and serving with toum for a little extra moisture and creaminess....