This recipe starts off with beef tenderloin steaks which contrast wonderfully against the crunchy peppercorn crust. Then, you create a quick pan sauce with some Cognac and cream, and you’re ready to serve! For another dinner recipe that is perfect for any occasion, try my chicken florentine recipe, lobster ravioli recipe, or chicken Francese recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Steak — try to buy steaks that are similar in size, so they all cook at the same time....
Summer berries and cheesecake are a match made in heaven. If that’s the sort of thing that get’s you excited, try my Almond Raspberry Cheesecake Bars! Today I am bringing you a sweet bun recipe, which comes straight from my childhood. These sweet cream cheese filled brioche buns have been my favourite treat for ages. I am so thrilled to finally share this recipe with you. Vatrushka Recipe Russian vatrushka (pronounced vat-roosh-ka) are buns made with enriched yeasted dough and filled with sweet curd cheese ‘tvorog’ similar to Italian ricotta, sometimes known as farmers cheese....
Serving up summer in a bowl today! This is the summer chicken Cobb salad of your dreams. When I say it’s a boatload of flavor in each bite, I really do mean it. Grab a piece of protein, along with mixed greens, a wedge of avocado, a bite of ripe peaches, and a blueberry button. It’s got all the produce that summer likes to boast: juicy peaches, sweet blueberries, grilled corn, and buttery avocados....
Brekkie is here! First thing first. Yes, i’m bringing you a breakfast casserole on MONDAY so that you can dream about it all week long and then prep it on Friday and binge eat it over the weekend. I want to say this breakfast bake is so good you may want to cancel on your brunch guests and hunker down with the entire dish yourself. Then have this tomato + basil breakfast strata on Monday again for lunch or dinner with a side salad and realize that this breakfast casserole is more of a breakfast pizza [casserole] that would taste good with or without meat and is simply the kind of meal that keeps on giving....
Love casseroles as much as I do? Then give my Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe or my Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe a try! homemade Green Bean Casserole This Green Bean Casserole is the perfect side dish to bring to any gathering. I took this casserole and made it healthier with all homemade ingredients. There is no cream of mushroom soup or french fried onions in this casserole. Instead of using canned soup I opted for my own homemade mushroom cream sauce....
Even before I talk about the recipe or the choice for today, I have a confession to make. I have never made Jevvarasi payasam in my life though it is one of my favorites. I have to say, I have made it several times and failed miserably. Usually, I either cook the jevvarasi too much to make it all dissolve or curdle the milk, and most of the time, I do both....
Why You’ll Love This Recipe The next time you’re craving takeout, skip the expensive and unhealthy options and try homemade, pantry-friendly alternatives like kung pao cauliflower, vegetable stir-fry noodles, or this simple and inexpensive restaurant-quality vegan tofu stir-fry. You won’t regret it! This satisfying stir-fried tofu recipe combines chewy, crispy pan-fried tofu with tender-crisp broccoli and bell peppers (or any veggies you prefer!) in a simple, flavor-packed garlic and ginger stir-fry sauce, free from MSG, chemicals, preservatives, and you have complete control of the sodium and sugar levels, too....
This vegetable biriyani is something that I make on weeknights for quick dinner and it can all be made in a pressure cooker or a heavy bottom pan. I used a sauté pan to do the initial sautéing and then transferred the contents to a rice cooker to cook. This biriyani is very flavorful with the addition of dry spices and the use of mint and cilantro leaves. I absolutely loved the color of the biriyani....
Love fried rice? Try my Shrimp Fried Rice, Beef Fried Rice, Cauliflower Fried Rice or reader favorite The BEST Fried Rice! This veggie lovers fried rice is loaded with flavor and can be ready in under 30 minutes! It’s a easy healthy dinner that is perfect for a busy weeknight! Fried rice is a staple in our household. We have it at least once a week. Just like stir fry, fried rice is a great way to use up leftover vegetables you have lying around the house....
Navarathri is in full swing and we are having a lot of fun having people over and also visiting others golu. On the days when I have friends for dinner, the menu is elaborate. There are days in between when it is quiet and I make something simple for neivedhiyam. One such simple recipe is this vella aval suggested by my mother to make as neivedhiyam along with sundal. I already have a no-cook version of vella aval in the blog that is my all-time favorite....
These Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto are another perfect addition to a party spread! As we get later in the year, it becomes ever more important to have a few fresh, fun ideas for the perfect party spread. And I know that you feel the same because of the requests for new appetisers and nibbles I get every year! This is something I love so much because tasty party food is what holidays are all about!...
Can’t get enough of feta dips? You’ll want to try Whipped Feta and Ricotta Dip with Mint Pistachio Pesto, with a whole range of exciting flavours on offer. One of my most vivid memories from a trip to Greece a few years ago was walking into a grocery store and seeing the feta. That may not sound like something to be surprised by, since Greece is known for this cheese....
Lightened-up pasta dishes make eating healthy SO easy! Try my Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo which has under 500 calories per portion, and my Healthy Shrimp Scampi is super light and tasty! Zucchini Spaghetti Recipe If you haven’t made zucchini noodles you are missing out! They are full of flavor, healthy, and not to mention are gluten-free, low carb and vegetarian! What’s not to love! During the summer we have zucchini noodles about once a week!...
Serve with our delicious and refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad. Thinly sliced roast beef, piled inside a buttery roll and topped with melty cheese, then dipped into a savoury beef broth, this is what French Dip sandwich is all about. While I usually avoid sandwiches for lunch I break my rule for hot sandwiches. And when it comes to hot sandwiches, French Dip is at the top of my list. It’s got absolutely everything I love....
Try some of our family’s favorites like my Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe and my Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts that go perfectly with Baked Ham or Roasted Turkey. And don’t forget about dessert and drinks like my festive Peppermint Brownies and Holiday Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito! Whatever your plans may be, I hope this Christmas Dinner Menu and Recipe Guide helps eliminate some stress that comes with hosting a big meal and allows you to enjoy the jolliest day of the year!...
Hey there! Let me start by saying that I sincerely do apologize for the radio silence on the blog here lately. It’s been one crazy month so far and saying I’m playing catch up is the understatement of the century. But here we are! Talking about my hometown – CHICAGO! And basically, here in just a few seconds, I’m going to throw at you 41 reasons why I love my hometown so so much....
published Jun 25, 2021, updated May 31, 2023 Some people feel a bit anxious at the thought of eating raw fish. The thing is, sushi, sashimi, poke bowls and other types of raw fish or shellfish can be delicious! Depending on the type of fish, some of these raw seafood dishes come with health benefits as well. This being said, given the current condition of some parts of the world’s water ecosystem, having concerns is understandable....
Do you have a favorite pie? You know the kind that you go back for seconds in the middle of the night if it’s in the refrigerator. Mmmm…. yeah, that kind of pie. Apple pie would make me want to get out of bed at night. Now my question to you is have you ever noticed how pies are totally biased when it comes to crust vs. filling? I mean, there’s mountains and mountains of apples, pecans or blueberries but when it comes to the crust, it’s nonexistent....
Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) I have always equated cooked apple recipes to coziness, comfort, and happiness. That’s probably why I now have over a dozen vegan apple recipes on the blog, ranging from apple-cinnamon baked oatmeal to apple cinnamon rolls and almond flour apple pie cookies. However, nothing quite transports me to my childhood like my favorite childhood dessert, humble apple strudel (Apfelstrudel), now made super quick and easy thanks to pre-made puff pastry!...
Easy fall desserts, I am all about that. These apple crumble bars have been on repeat at our house! No, I didn’t go apple picking because that’s not really a thing we do in Texas. I went to my favorite grocery store that just so happens to be running a special on barrels and barrels of apples and pretended I plucked these beautiful rubies off a tree. Okay, so they weren’t really in a barrel either....
