Love brunch? Then you’ve got to try my Eggs Benedict and my French Toast Muffin Cups! Homemade Blueberry Scones Scones are one of those foods that always look so tasty and tempting at the coffee shop, but too intimidating to make myself. No more! These are truly one of the easiest pastries to make at home, yet still yield big flavor and fancy points. You only need a few pantry staples and less than 30 minutes to make these from start to finish!...
To offset the richness, and for colour on the plate, my Roasted Asparagus and Radishes with Mustard Vinaigrette make a great side. I would also add my favourite mashed potato recipe. There’s no denying a cream sauce is decadent, but sometimes a full fat version can drown out the rest of the meal. Not to mention the inevitable post-dinner guilt! Sour cream sauce is lighter in more ways than one, and its slight acidic edge offers a delicious contrast to the earthy mushrooms in this braised chicken casserole....
For another fantastic baked macaroni and cheese recipe, try this Layered Italian Baked Mac and Cheese! If you are anything like my family, you could always use another macaroni and cheese recipe, right? Truth is, I don’t actually make mac and cheese too often as it can feel too indulgent to be a regular occurrence. But when we went away for our holiday to Sweden a couple of months ago I cooked it twice in two weeks and my kids have not stopped talking about how much they “LOVE mac and cheese”!...
Do you love brownies too? Try my Samoa Brownies or my coffee-loaded Mocha Cream Brownies! I have a HUGE weakness for brownies. They are one of my all-time favorite desserts. I took my recipe for The Best Chocolate Brownies and stepped them up a notch. I added a rich and creamy peanut butter frosting to these chocolate peanut butter brownies, with a drizzle of melted chocolate to top them off....
If you love easy, veggie-packed stir fries, try my Broccoli Stir Fry and my Easy Chicken Stir Fry! Brussels Sprout Stir Fry This Brussels sprout stir fry is not only super easy to whip up, it is also a delicious addition to any Asian inspired meal you might have planned! I know I am always trying to get vegetables to be tasty and exciting, and this stir fry does just that....
If you love meringue, you’ll love that this butterscotch pie is topped with brilliant peaks of fluffy meringue that are lightly toasted in the oven before serving. This recipe is ready for your weekend dinner party and makes a stunning addition to a dessert display for your next holiday gathering. If you want to try more homemade pie recipes, then check out my recipe for chocolate chess pie, cherry pie recipe, or banoffee pie recipe....
Serve these with our Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a satisfying and cozy dinner. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed Cabbage rolls is a dish that every Russian and Ukrainian family makes. It’s a true comfort food for us, while managing to be quite healthy! It might be a little fiddly but not difficult at all. Do you ever wonder how Russians survive long and cold winters without constantly coming down with colds?...
For a different twist on this British classic, try Chorizo Sausage Rolls! I am absolutely delighted to introduce you to your new best friend. Or perhaps reacquaint you with someone you once knew and loved but somehow lost touch with. Sausage rolls are classic British cuisine, with flaky puff pastry wrapped around delicious sausage. They are everywhere you look in England and for a few very good reasons. They are delicious, inexpensive and incredibly versatile....
There’s no meat better for a weekday meal. We have many more chicken recipes using thighs and drumsticks for you to try! English summer is not something you can count on. Summer here comes and goes as it wishes, no explanations or apologies given. Truly hot days are more rare than we like to admit. It’s why so many of us escape to warmer, sunnier countries at some point in the year....
Chinese almond cookies also known as Almond cakes or Almond crisp is a popular cookie that is made around the Chinese New Year to distribute to friends and family. This Almond cookie is one of the simplest cookie that I have made and it is considered a sign of good luck. This month, I am beginning my Mega Marathon with my Blogging Marathon friends, themed A-Z Baking Around the World....
Chinna vengayam or pearl onions are Goblet onions as my boys call them, is a delicacy and it just enhances the flavor of any dish it is added to. Two of my favorite preparations with china vengayam are the vathal kuzhambu and this Chinna Vengayam Araichu Vitta Sambhar. Araichu vitta sambhar is different from regular sambhar because of the fact that it has fried and ground spices and coconut instead of sambhar powder....
Perfect for both special occasions such as Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day or a regular weekend, these molten chocolate cakes are so easy to whip together. You only need some pantry staples, making them perfect as a last-minute dessert. Try my brownie bites recipe, chocolate bundt cake recipe, or chocolate souffle recipe for another chocolatey dessert. What You Need to Make This Recipe Butter — be sure to use unsalted butter, so the lava cakes do not end up overly salty....
Even better, this chocolate dessert looks so elegant with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top. You won’t fail to impress your guests with this! For another simple no-bake dessert like these mousse cups, try my No Bake Cheesecake recipe. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Heavy cream — you’re going to want to make sure you’re using heavy cream and not milk for this chocolate mousse....
One thing I love about this recipe for coffee cake is that it’s freezer-friendly. I always freeze slices of this delicious breakfast cake so that I have a sweet treat at the ready whenever we feel like it! For more cinnamon-filled breakfast recipes, try my cinnamon muffins recipe, homemade cinnamon swirl bread, and recipe for cinnamon rolls. What You Need to Make This Recipe Sugar — for this recipe, you need 3 types of sugar: light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar (if you opt to make the vanilla glaze....
Making the pita chips was very interesting and it was a wonderful evening snack. I had a choice to make it savory or sweet but figured the kids would like the sweet version with the cinnamon sugar. The best part is I got to also make the Pita Bread from scratch which is something I wanted to make for a while The cinnamon pita chips became quite popular and they are available in stores now....
Hello crispy, crunchy, golden-delicious perfection. I think i’m in love with you. I think i’ve eaten about 3 zucchinis this week and all in the fashion of these zucchini parmesan crisps. These little guys have a tricky way of making me eat my veggies. Not that I have a problem with veggies. In fact, i’m slightly obsessed with them. But this has to be the best way to consume them....
For another easy bread recipe, check out my No Knead Farmhouse Bread. It’s a well known truth that nothing warms up a house as much as the smell of fresh bread. It is the perfect antidote to a miserable day or a rough week. It’s a shame that bread had a reputation for not being worth the effort. Anyone who has bitten into a warm, home fresh loaf knows that’s not true....
BALSAMIC MUSHROOM CHICKEN. Crispy, seasoned, and flour-dusted chicken breasts, garlic butter sautéed mushrooms, all tossed in a balsamic pan sauce that is extra delicious over mashed potatoes with steamed veggies on the side. If you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner recipe, this is it. If you’re trying to impress your s/o with something other than what’s on the usual dinner rotation, this is it. Planning on hosting an intimate dinner party (post covid obvs)?...
Homemade taco chili got rave reviews! Seriously. At this point, I’ve made and shared at least 5 chili recipes here on Little Spice Jar, and the one that hubby likes the most? THIS ONE. The one that requires just a quick sautéing of the ground beef, onions, and peppers. The one that you toss into the slow cooker, instant pot, or cook in a dutch oven without having to babysit it every minute....
If you can’t get enough of the vibrant Spanish flavours, take a look at our Spanish Baked Chicken Thighs and Potatoes for a delicious one pan meal. Spanish Recipes Spanish sun is bold and intense but the sea is warm and friendly. The waves are so tame and playful that all I wanted to do was bob along the natural flow of the Mediterranean sea for hours and simply enjoy being....
