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published May 20, 2024, updated Aug 14, 2024 Authentic Italian manicotti has plenty of sauce, melty cheese, and delicious stuffed pasta to enjoy with your loved ones — and some crusty bread and a good glass of wine, of course! My manicotti recipe is made with thick, tubed pasta stuffed with ground beef and pork, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. The filling is also seasoned with minced onion and garlic (two absolute must-have ingredients for any Italian dish!...

Made with two types of melty cheese, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and beer, this dip pairs well with homemade soft pretzels, tortilla chips, toast points, and vegetables. My easy beer cheese dip recipe comes together quickly on the stovetop using light or dark beer and makes the perfect addition to your next gathering or game day celebration. For more dip recipes, try my buffalo chicken dip, spinach artichoke dip, or queso dip recipe....

If you are following my classic cocktail series this summer, you will be happy to see yet another candidate for a makeover. Another cocktail that is well known yet completely misrepresented by the restaurant industry. I hardly need to introduce a daiquiri to you. I am quite confident the image you have in your mind is of a strawberry flavoured slushie served with a bit rum or virgin. Almost every restaurant we went to in our college days had strawberry and peach daiquiris on offer to our girly delight!...

The Best Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats Recipe When zucchini is plentiful during the summertime, there is nothing better than some fresh zucchini boats! My favorite way to make zucchini boats is with a zesty, creamy buffalo chicken filling! These buffalo chicken zucchini boats are loaded with protein, making this dish not only tasty but also a great option for those looking to increase their protein intake. Plus, the combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and spicy buffalo sauce creates a flavor explosion that satisfies cravings for comfort food without the guilt!...

I want to give you some tips for piping roses. Fist off, don’t be intimidated! If you mess up then just scoop the mistake back into the piping bag and keep at it! Don’t add too much cream (or any) to your buttercream; you get the best results from a stiff mixture, no one wants a melty rose… Before you pipe a rose make a cone of very thick buttercream as a base for the flower, this gives you the height needed for a realistic rose....

What I love even more about this curry is that not only does it only take around 30 minutes to cook, it’s made in one pot, so cleaning up is a breeze. This wholesome and satisfying meal is also healthy while only requiring simple and affordable ingredients. It’ll quickly become a new family favorite. If you want another easy one-pot recipe, then try my lentil soup recipe, chicken stew recipe, or chicken and rice soup recipe....

The Best CHicken Shrimp Alfredo When I think about what could be even better than a comforting fettuccini alfredo, I can only think of Chicken AND Shrimp Alfredo! The combination of tender, moist chicken and juicy, succulent shrimp adds different textures and flavors to this alfredo pasta dish. Making a homemade creamy alfredo sauce is actually super easy, and doesn’t take that much time! In the time the pasta cooks the alfredo sauce can be made!...

published Nov 03, 2023 Chicken tagine with chickpeas is a gift from the world of Moroccan Cuisine. Rich, earthy spices like saffron, coriander, and turmeric infuse the dish with rustic flavor while salty olives and tangy preserved lemons add a zesty brightness. You are going to love the way these flavors play together! Traditionally, recipes like chicken tagine are prepared in a specialized clay pot, also called a tagine. If you are lucky enough to have one of these in your kitchen, that’s awesome!...

published Jul 26, 2021 When you’re looking for quick cooking, flavorful dinner ideas, stir fries are an easy solution. Not only do they cook quickly, but stir fry recipes are versatile and adaptable. You can make them with nearly any protein and sauce, and they’re a great way to use up the odds and ends from your produce drawer. Chinese Curry Beef Stir Fry Cuisine: Asian / ChineseNo trip to China would be complete without a stop in Beijing for a taste of traditional Chinese foods like char siu bao, dumplings, or a mung bean cake....

You guys. This dish has been my favorite for the last couple of weeks – chipotle chicken stew. ♥ Skinless, bone-in chicken stewed in a chipotle tabasco sauce with onions, garlic, diced fire roasted tomatoes, protein packed chickpeas, and oh hey there, you beautiful kale. ♥ Look at those colors together, guys. Let me tell you the story behind this recipe: my neighbor and good great friend, Fariha, and I have this little thing going where we swap gems, like this recipe....

Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins Who doesn’t love muffins?! They are quick and easy to make and simply perfect for breakfast or dessert. Since I love adding healthy ingredients to all my recipes, I made these flourless muffins with sweet potatoes! Sweet potato is a healthy root vegetable which adds so many nutrients to these muffins. Sweet potatoes contain high amounts of beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Not only will the sweet potato add minerals and vitamins to these delicious vegan muffins, but it also acts as an egg replacement, adds moisture and makes the muffins soft, and sweet....

Happy National Coffee Cake Day! Or Belated. I told you i’m always late for these sort of things! The fact that there is still a whole fourth of a chocolate pecan coffee cake sitting on my kitchen counter as I type this is so completely distracting. Write. Focus. No more coffee cake. Until i’m done. Once you’ve experienced a piece of this delicious crumb coffee cake, it’s hard to get your mind to go anywhere else....

Make breakfast or brunch a treat this weekend by whipping up my Apple Cider Donuts or my Low-Calorie Chocolate Chip pancakes for a healthier option! These waffles are everything you love about a churro but in waffle form. Who says your breakfast can’t taste like dessert! These Churro Waffles are light and crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. This easy waffles recipe is perfect for a fun weekend brunch, or make it for a special morning like birthdays and Christmas....

I almost wanted to pick a few pudina plants to grow indoors when the growing season was coming to an end. But we already have so many tropical plants that come indoors during the winter months. So I didn’t want to add anymore to it. It would be just a matter for 4 months and we will have mint growing back again. Pudina or mint is one of the first plants that comes back very early in the spring and stays till hard frost hits....

What You Need to Make This Recipe Coconut milk — this helps thin out the coquito without diluting the flavor. Milk — using sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk provides sweetness and makes the drink creamy and rich. Cream of coconut — this is sweetened, pureed coconut in a can that adds a ton of coconut flavor. Cream of coconut is not the same as coconut milk and coconut cream. Warming spices — you will love the cinnamon and nutmeg’s warm flavor....

Can’t get enough gnocchi? Take a look at our Chorizo Gnocchi with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. It seems that every week when I stock up on groceries, a giant butternut squash always finds its way into my trolley! Not that I mind of course. What I really love about squash is while it has all qualities and benefits of a nutritious vegetable....

Love a pasta packed with bright, fresh vegetables? You’ll need to try classic Pasta e Piselli! The parks and gardens in the UK are bursting with greenery right now, and I can’t help but take inspiration from them. But if you are still hunkering down or preparing for colder temps, good news! Orzo is still on the menu! Orzo pasta with roasted butternut squash is wholesome and soothing, or creamy chorizo and spinach orzo is smoky, garlicky and sultry....

published Aug 30, 2023 Today’s cucumber raita recipe comes to us from the sensationally spiced world of Indian Cuisine. Bright, tangy yogurt, crisp cucumbers, and smoky cumin come together blissfully to produce this delectable gem. This cool, creamy condiment is perfect for adding balance to zesty, heavily spiced dishes. It has the unique ability to add flavor and richness while also lightening and cooling the flavors! Cucumber raita is also super versatile....

I’ve made MANY strawberry cakes and loved each one but this is my favorite and coincidentally the easiest! Using strained strawberry jam gives all the flavor without the trouble of making a reduction, not that reductions are difficult, they just take a minute. Want to up your cake decorating game? Check out my How to Decorate a Cake post with a full how to video. I tried including all my tips and tricks for making a beautiful cake every time!...

Because lets face it, if it’s in a miniature size, IT JUST TASTES BETTER. These wittle baby pecan pie bites are soo addicting. They get me every single time. And no, you can’t have just one. Because they’re teeny tiny, you tell yourself, ‘go ahead, have another’ and before you know it, you’ve polished off half a dozen and you still. WANT. MORE. This recipe for pecan pie bites is one that my family has been using for at least the last 15 years....