I first learned about this Quinoa Tabouli recipe in a workshop at our local library here, called Cooking with whole grains. In that workshop, the presenter was a chef who now totally practices cooking with whole grain only. He had made this Quinoa Tabbouleh salad for us to taste during the workshop and it was simply superb. He also gave us the recipe to make this Tabouli salad and I have been following this recipe ever since....
published Jan 12, 2022, updated Sep 03, 2024 In Farsi, sabzi translates to “herbs” and polo translates to “rice”, and that’s exactly what this recipe is for! It’s a fluffy, light rice steamed with a combination of fresh herbs. Served with a crispy flatbread tahdig, it has a two-time texture appeal and such a refreshing, bright taste. Sabzi polo is a common treat during Iranian and Persian New Year celebrations....
For another authentic Italian treat, take a look at Sgroppino, the delicious lemon sorbet and Prosecco cocktail. Salted Caramel Affogato Doesn’t it look heavenly! Do you know what else is so stellar about this dessert? It’s a dessert your children will not steal from you because it requires a sophisticated adult taste and a deep love for coffee…and caramel. Better yet, only two ingredients and 5 minutes of your time are needed!...
Why You’ll Love This Recipe Oyster mushrooms are a spore-tacular (teehee) addition to vegetarian and vegan kitchens, thanks to their neutral flavor and meaty texture. In fact, I’ve already shared a recipe for air fried oyster mushroom ‘chicken’ nuggets, but now I’m letting the flavor of these superstar ‘shrooms shine with this super simple method on how to cook oyster mushrooms in a pan that everyone can enjoy. Oyster mushrooms are a great twist on regular button or cremini mushrooms....
A galette is a simple way to make a pretty stunning dish. Once you’ve enjoyed this savoury galette, it’ll be time to try your hand at a sweet version. I would recommend Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette or Yellow Plum and Blueberry Galette! Lunch can become a pretty boring meal if you aren’t careful, which is why I’m always on the lookout for great lunch ideas. This eggplant, red pepper and feta galette is one of my favourites when I want something really bursting with flavour or an easy way to impress guests....
This glorious potato dish goes down a treat with our Beef Tenderloin. A great host can never have too many recipes for potato dishes in their repertoire. After all it’s impossible to imagine a holiday table without potatoes! At least not in my house. Scalloped potatoes or ‘potatoes dauphinoise’ as they are known in the UK are incredibly popular around here. Over the years I have used many different recipes and techniques in search of that creamy texture and a deeply savoury taste they are known for....
Make this dish for a special occasion or even a weeknight meal. With easy prep and just 10 minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy a luxurious pasta any day of the week! If you want to try more easy pasta recipes, then try my chicken alfredo recipe, homemade cacio e pepe, or easy chicken pesto recipes. What You Need to Make This Recipe Noodles – linguine noodles cooked al dente pair well with the thick, creamy seafood pasta sauce....
The filling of traditional shepherd’s pie uses lamb or mutton as the dish originated in the UK and Ireland. However, it is more common to use ground beef in America. Regardless of which type of ground meat you use, this easy shepherd’s pie recipe is a comforting and hearty dish everyone will love. While shepherd’s pie is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a great dinner recipe year-round. It’s perfect for when you’re craving a cozy meal on a cold day....
This week, I have been making Summer salads that are loved by my family, especially my boys. I am very thankful that I don’t have to struggle to make my boys eat their vegetables. In fact, my problem is the other way and I have to remind them to leave the vegetables aside for a while and eat some Carbs. One of their ever favorite way to eat their vegetables is this Simple Garden Salad....
Hibachi style fried rice. You know, the stuff that they serve you at the steakhouse the chef makes it right in front of your eyes on a large griddle served with yum yum sauce? There’s usually a few eggs that are tossed in the air and cracked over a spatula. Okay, so my hibachi fried rice doesn’t come with built in entertainment but it tastes just like the stuff you get at your favorite hibachi restaurant, and it’s so quick and easy to make at home!...
Include this ragu as the centrepiece of an Italian feast with the help of our Italian Recipe Collection! We all love eating a fantastic meal without having to spend hours in the kitchen or over a hot stove. Sometimes it’s a real treat to just throw the ingredients together and let it be until it’s time to eat and enjoy. Times that that are when I’m thankful for my slow cooker or Instant Pot....
This cake makes a great addition to any Thanksgiving celebration. Find all the recipe ideas you need in our Thanksgiving Recipe Collection! I’m a huge fan of finishing any holiday meal with a bang. The appearance of a big show-stopping dessert is when a meal goes from a bit of fun to a real celebration! The inspiration for this cake came when I was getting ready for a Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends....
Looking for more Mexican Appetizers? Try my Pico De Gallo or my Homemade Tortilla Chips! Spicy Guacamole Recipe This chipotle guacamole is smokey, spicy, chunky and loaded with flavor. It’s everything you would want in a guacamole! If you like spicy foods then this guacamole dip is for you. Chipotles in adobo is my secret weapon for spicing up foods and adding a wonderful smokiness. If you haven’t tried it yet you’re missing out....
For more summer side dishes, take a look at our Salad Recipe Collection for inspiration. It took me long enough to share my go-to summer picnic recipe but late is better than never. This couscous salad has been showing up on our table for nearly two decades. It’s time I made it known to you, my friends. Why this recipe works Although quite simple in concept, this salad is packed with amazing flavours mostly due to a handful of fresh herbs and salty feta cheese....
Parathas or Theplas are a perfect choice when you don’t want to make a side dish in elaborate and just have a simple filling meal. My mother introduced me to this Sweet Potato Paratha recipe after she ate it at my cousin’s place. She mentioned that this would be a perfect paratha for my family as all of us like sweet potatoes and also because it is easily found in abundance here....
Japanese cuisine has become a firm favourite for my family in recent years. Whenever we feel lazy and don’t want to cook dinner, we find ourselves ordering Japanese food more often than anything else. It all started with sushi but eventually we discovered so many dishes we love. Donburi is one of them. What is Donburi? To put it plainly, it means “rice bowl”, which also means there is so much variety when it comes to these bowls....
Basil fried rice is the best way to use up leftover rice! We love making this one-pot dinner so much that I’ll make a potful of Jasmine rice the night before with Thai fried rice written all over it. Tender seasoned rice that crisps and pops in the pan when fried in butter. The shrimp add sweetness to the rice dish, the sauce adds a salty umami flavor, and the fresh basil gives off a licorice taste that works beautifully with all the other ingredients....
Thai curries are something we often order when we eat out in restaurants. The spice and richness of coconut milk are often appreciated by our palates. I have tried my hands on Thai red curry and now I decided that I will try Kaeng Khiao Wan. The big difference between the two curries is the kind of chili that they use to make the curry paste. Red curry uses Thai red chilies that are large and medium spicy, whereas Thai green curry uses Thai green chilies....
This is a quick thayir pachadi/ plain raita that is made without any vegetable. I have often eaten this pachadi in the weddings and love it with sambhar rice and rasam rice. Also I like to dip my vadai into this pachadi. All you need is yogurt and basic seasoning ingredients. Preparation time – 5 minutesCooking time – 2 minutesDifficulty level – easy Ingredients to make Thayir Pachadi – serves 4 Fresh yogurt / Curd – 1 ½ cup (slightly whiskedOil – 1 tspMustard seeds -¼ tspAsafetida – a pinchCoconut – 3 tablespoon (grated)Green chili – 1 or 2Ginger – ½ teaspoon gratedSalt – to tasteCurry leaves – fewCilantro – few...
We love using up bananas and making banana bread! Try my Marbled Chocolate Bread or my Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread for even more tasty treats! When I have several overripe bananas laying around, this Double Chocolate Banana Bread always gets made. It is AMAZING! Not too sweet, loaded with chocolate, soft on the inside, and super moist. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! I used sour cream, 3 ripe bananas, and butter to make this Chocolate Banana Bread super moist and soft....
