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Are cranberries the best or are cranberries the best? Yes. And yes. Especially this cranberry rice pilaf studded with sweet cranberries, BECAUSE I ❤ UNIQUE THANKSGIVING SIDES. This beauty is loaded with cranberries and a handful or two (or three) of crunchy pistachios (or almonds or pecans) squeals and made extra yummy nummy with basmati rice, the kind where you can see each individual grain, fragrant with a big pinch of saffron, and flat out flavorful with just a teeny-tiny, itty-bitty, bit of spices – oh yes I did....

published Jun 18, 2021, updated Aug 21, 2023 If you like saving money on groceries (don’t we all?), an easy way to cash in is to make your own sauces, spice blends, and other pantry staples. In most cases, homemade versions are less expensive than store bought, and you’ll also know exactly what ingredients are in them. No more reading ingredient labels to check for MSG or unnatural food dyes in your Japanese sauce!...

It’s such a versatile recipe, as there are many ways to enjoy pita. You can stuff these pitas with anything from falafels or chicken shawarma, dip them in my beet hummus recipe, or turn them into pita chips! This pita bread is freezer-friendly since you can make extra and place them in the freezer to enjoy later. You won’t regret trying your hand at making this recipe! What You Need to Make This Recipe Yeast — make sure your yeast is fresh!...

Fluffy and Flexible Gluten-Free Potato Flatbread This potato flatbread recipe falls somewhere between Norwegian lefse and Scottish potato scones (tattie scones)/Irish potato farls, but with absolutely no dairy. Instead, this vegan flatbread requires just a handful of ingredients, including a base of new or leftover mashed potatoes (perfect for post-Thanksgiving/Christmas), and my special German add-in—nutmeg! Potato flatbread – in pancake, scone, or potato cake form – is popular all over the world, and it’s not hard to see why....

No South Indian Wedding meal is complete without these tiny yellow chips at a corner. I always used to wonder why they only serve a tiny bit of these chips and not a whole lot, because I could literally munch on these for the whole day. I love chips and banana chips are one of my favorite kinds of chips. The store-bought raw banana chips have a different flavor and texture compared to the ones we make at home....

published Jul 01, 2024 Saganaki is a Greek pan seared cheese dish that will absolutely blow your mind! The coarse, crispy semolina flour coating yields a remarkable crunch — but the center is so soft and cheesy. A true best-of-both-worlds dish! It’s usually served as an appetizer, much like spanakopita, or with an added protein to make it a full meal. I like to dress it up with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkling of sesame seeds, some oregano, and some fresh lemon juice....

If you are a soup lover, take a look at our Soup Recipe Collection for ideas and inspiration! How many soup recipes do you know? Is it enough or would you like to add another one to your repertoire? I don’t know about you but my kids get a lot more excited about soup when it’s creamy and chunky. And they are thrilled when salmon is in the ingredient list!...

Quite possibly my favorite way to eat zucchini! These savory zucchini muffins are a cross between a cheddar bay biscuit and a zucchini muffin and they are absolute perfection. I know zucchini and baking usually means sweets like my zucchini bread, but if you’ve never used zucchini to make a cheesy muffin, you’re in for a real treat. I’ll be honest, I went back and forth on whether to call these muffins or biscuits....

Out of all things I miss from home bagels are in the top 5. It will come as no surprise that the first thing I ate as soon as my feet touched the ground in Canada this past Christmas was an everything bagel with herb and garlic cream cheese. Bagels have a special place in my heart. When I first moved to America I was absolutely appalled by the bread I found everywhere-white, spongy and weightless-it got stuck to the roof of my mouth when I ate....

Being such a classic Southern dish, it may conjure up expectations of needing to spend long hours in the kitchen, but in reality, it’s so easy to make. Instead, this comfort food staple is ready in 30 minutes and made with beginner-friendly techniques. My shrimp and cheesy grits recipe is begging to be made for your next family meal, dinner party, or to satisfy when your next craving hits. For more Cajun-inspired recipes, check out my shrimp boil recipe, blackened salmon recipe, and Cajun chicken pasta recipe....

Sometimes the simplest of the recipes are the best. When deciding what to make for the third day of single-serve desserts theme, my son asked me to make a Single Serve Fruit Salad Bowl. My boys love fruits and will eat them any time of the day. They have fruits for breakfast, along with lunch and also as a snack. I usually have a choice of 4 or 5 weeks in a particular week and serve them in turn....

It’s that time again! We’re throwing a bunch of ingredients into a crockpot and slow cooking a big batch of homemade meat sauce aka bolognese that will make you a true HERO with all the hungry little people you have at home. And the best part? You can use as much as you like and freeze the rest for easy weeknight dinners for whenever you please. After the labor day weekend, my hope for you is that you’ll join me in cooking up big batches of comfort food like this meat sauce and freezing it for those chilly fall evenings when all you want to do is curl up on the couch and binge watch good tv, twirl your fork, and slurp noodles while you cuddle with your significant other....

I’ve got a crazy simple french onion pot roast recipe to share with you today. It really sounds a lot more difficult than it is. And the best part? You can make it in the slow cooker or the stovetop. It’s family-friendly, simple but fancy enough for entertaining with. Or you know, just amazing for weeknight dinners with the family. All you really need is a bed of mashed potatoes to serve this on....

Sweet, sticky, and crispy? Sign me right up. Crispy chicken thighs, tenders or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces, that we velvet with a little baking soda so that the chicken is so tender. Then toss in cornstarch so that the chicken is extra crispy when we fry it up in a pan. Toss it all together with a garlic gochujang honey sauce that will make your mouth sing! The idea for this Gochujang Chicken recipe comes from a couple different sources....

The new trend of making these quick videos have been very addicting lately and I have been bookmarking many recipes to try. Strawberry cream cheese pastry is one such recipe that I had bookmarked from one of the Buzz feed videos and I can’t believe how quick and easy it is to make. Why try this pastry? Using store-bought puff pastry sheets saves time and you can use any berries instead of strawberry....

The Best summer Orzo Pasta Salad This orzo pasta salad is just what you need this summer! It is so fresh and flavorful, and perfect to bring to your next summer gathering! The homemade lemon vinaigrette really brings it all together with a bright, zesty flavor. This salad has all the best summer veggies in it, too! From bright red tomatoes to fresh corn and crisp cucumbers, you can really take advantage of summer’s most beautiful produce....

Watermelon on a salad is what’s up, folks! This is the only summer salad you need from here on out! Sweet watermelon with briny feta cheese, crunchy Persian cucumbers, fresh mint to brighten the whole thing and nutty pistachios. This is the salad recipe that you need to keep in your back pocket when you’re invited to a last minute bbq or summer potluck. It’s a serious crowd pleaser with that lime juice and olive oil drizzle....

published Oct 20, 2023 Pickled ginger is made from thinly sliced pieces of young ginger root pickled in a simple brine of salt, vinegar, and sugar. Known as gari or amazu shoga in Japanese, it is spicy, briny, tangy, and sweet with a delicate crunchy texture. This lively combination of textures and tastes makes gari a powerful palate cleanser and flavor enhancer. I honestly can’t imagine having a sushi dinner without it!...

Thai food lover? Take a look at our Vegetarian Thai Green Curry. Not sure about you but I know I could never get tired of barbecues! Never. I prefer the smokiness of grilled meats and freshness of summer salads to almost anything. That is why I am always giddy with excitement when I learn of a new side to go alongside my meat. Yep, I am a carnivore with a huge affinity for vegetables....

If you love cookies as much as I do then try out my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or my Double Chocolate Cookies! softest chocolate chips cookies This is by far the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe I have ever made! The cookies are super soft and chewy, buttery and loaded with tons of chocolate chips. They are firm around the edges and gooey in the center. They melt in your mouth when they are hot out of the oven!...