Lo mein noodles all right up in your personal space. You’re okay with that, right? Is there a nicer way to greet a friend then with lo mein noodles? I think not. I know that i’m only saying this for the umpteenth time but you guys, I love me some Asian food. Noodles in particular, that is. And Pei Wei’s shrimp lo mein is my absolute fave. Something about all that twirling of the fork and slurping down all that saucy goodness....
Homemade Pizza! This is seriously it. The pizza to end all pizzas. This cheese steak pizza has so much goodness all loaded onto my homemade pizza crust. It’s beefy and cheesy but also has something for my veggie lovers — onions, peppers, mushrooms. It’ll satisfy the whole family all in one go. And your MOUTH will thank you. I don’t know how much convincing is necessary when we’re talking about canceling on your local pizza guy and instead making this beautiful pie as home....
Another alternative Sunday stunner is this French Beef Bourguignon. Also braised in wine and carrots for its low, slow cook, but using a rump roasting joint, or economical stewing steak. Serve with all your favourite roast day sides. Osso buco Osso buco is a quintessentially Northern Italian dish from the Lombardy region. Being mountainous and cooler, North Italian cuisine showcases produce that thrives in its climate: fatty meats, cream, polenta and potatoes, root vegetables, often in thick and hearty sauces....
Love pretzels? Fill up my Pretzel Rolls with your favorite sandwich fillings, and for dessert, my Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles are a must! Homemade Pretzel Bites There is seriously nothing better than a homemade soft pretzel. Especially when it’s in bite-sized form. These homemade pretzel bites with cheese sauce are poppable and totally addicting. They make an awesome party appetizer or a fun snack for kids! They come out golden brown and chewy on the outside and buttery and tender on the inside....
If you love these flavours, check out the classic Caprese salad recipe. ‘Tis the season of eggnog, reindeer and endless parties with all their calorie dense snacks and appetizers. I am thinking ahead and trying to find ways of how to lighten up little bites we all love so much. These little appetizers are a take on the Caprese salad, which is a mix of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and basil....
Quick Vegan Puff Pastry Danish (Spandauer) With Custard When made entirely from scratch, ‘Spandauer’-style Danish pastry can be time-consuming and fiddly. However, with this quick and simple ‘cheat’ blueberry Danish pastry recipe (using store-bought puff pastry), you can enjoy delicious Danishes in about 30 minutes – made with just a fraction of effort (yet tons of flavor!). Even better, the Danish pastry filling is wonderfully versatile, meaning you can easily mix and match to your liking....
The way this summer in the UK is turning out, I’m going to be relying heavily on hot sandwiches. It is cold right now! 15-minute French dip, slivers of roast beef, topped with melted cheese and dipped in a brothy gravy; classic Croque Madame; and hot cheesy salmon sandwich are all on standby. Slow cooker pulled pork Ahh, the slow cooker. It seems as though its limelight has been stolen by that flashy newcomer the air fryer!...
Looking for more easy holiday dessert recipes? Try my Triple Chocolate Brownie For Two or my Peanut Butter Reese’s and Chocolate Chip Cookies! Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters One of my favorite chocolate holiday candies has always been See’s Candies’ dark chocolate almond clusters. As I kid, I remember getting so excited when I started to see the See’s booths pop up in the mall — stocking up was always a winter shopping priority!...
The blogger side of me drives me to try out new recipes for festivals each year. New recipes here, does not mean those that I have never made before, but they mean recipes that are not in my blog. I immediately checked it out and the lazy side of me started thinking, should I take this way out this year. But the blogger side of me kicked in and made me decide otherwise and hence I ended up making this delicious Ribbon pakoda or nada thenkuzhal that my kids and husband enjoyed a lot....
Love a vegetarian pasta? Why not give Creamy Orzo Pasta Primavera a try! We eat a lot of pasta in our house, especially when we want a quick and delicious meal without reaching for anything processed. A trick I learned when travelling in Italy is that big flavour doesn’t need a lot of ingredients or effort. Italian cooks are great at turning simple, straightforward ingredients into memorable meals! This roasted cherry tomato pasta with burrata is inspired by my favourite Italian cooks and the simple, tasty meals they make....
All you need to compliment this one pan dinner is a simple salad like my Creamy Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Chicken and Potatoes I am sure you won’t argue if I say that chicken and potatoes go as well together as bread and butter. They are such a classic and satisfying combinations and I love finding exciting ways to cook them, especially when they are roasted with herbs and garlic....
Nothing feels perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the way a homemade bowl of rice topped with stir fry does! This chicken broccoli stir fry just happens to take under 30 minutes to make and comes complete with extra sauce. The thing I get asked the most whenever I share a recipe that has a sauce is ‘can I double the sauce ingredients if I want more?’ So this time, I took the liberty of making you extra sauce from the get-go so that your bowl of stir fry and rice is extra cozy and extra delicious!...
My snack of choice when I want something light and fresh but full of flavor? You’re looking at it. This skinny seven layer dip really hits the spot. I wish I could say that I shared this bowl of seven delicious flavors with a group of good friends. But I didn’t. Anees and I enjoyed all of this. We did! One homemade tortilla chip after another. We dipped and crunched and dipped and crunched until we couldn’t anymore!...
Full Disclosure OK so I actually have no idea what most smash cakes look like but I heard that they should be two layer six inch cakes and that’s what I made! They’re covered in buttercream roses I piped with my new 120 and 122 tips but otherwise it’s a very straight-forward naked cake. The boys loved the experience and taste, not sure they appreciated the design but all in all I’d call it a success!...
This recipe is sponsored by California Prunes; we’re using their delicious fiber-rich prunes in today’s chicken tagine recipe. A ladleful of this soul-warming chicken tagine over a bed of steaming couscous is exactly what you need to warm you through and through. We start by sauteing onions in a tagine (or a dutch oven) until they’re soft with a hint of golden color. You want to take your time here because this will help build layers that please the palate....
published Jan 16, 2023 If you love meatballs but are feeling a bit bored with the old “spaghetti and meatballs” routine, these spicy beef meatballs are just what you need. The recipe is super easy to make and is a great way to get acquainted with North African cuisine. You can make this recipe with either beef or pork. Personally, though, I think the secret is in the sauce. Deeply flavorful spice blends Garam Masala and Moroccan Harissa (Chili Paste) team up with sauteed shallots and silky smooth coconut milk to make a sauce that is a total magic carpet ride....
Using dried split peas and common pantry ingredients keeps this recipe extra simple to throw together for a warming soup after enjoying your holiday or Easter ham! I love serving this soup with a warm loaf of bread and topping it with a swirl of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper. This recipe is hearty, budget-friendly, and freezes well! For more soup recipes, try my lentil soup, hamburger soup, or lasagna soup....
Teriyaki salmon. Salll-minnn. No, I know it’s not pronounced that way. But, boy is it fun to say. This is my ode to teriyaki salmon. There’s just something about food – pretty much any kind of veggie or meat – that becomes amazeballs after it’s taken a hot bath in teriyaki sauce. That lightly sweet, soy saucy, garlic flavor that bursts saliva from every corner of your mouth just at the thought of teriyaki sauce....
REAL food for REAL life. And real life is me (and you) grabbin’ tortilla chips and scoopin’ this cheesy chili dip straight from the dip warmer like it’s our job. Um… someone’s gotta do it, right? Might as well be you and me! Let’s also start by saying that this dip is taking the best of both cheesy queso and taco chili and meshing it together to create a food baby — cheesy chili dip....
Bake, halve, and scoop out the potatoes, then stir together the cheesy, creamy filling, load up the potato shells, top with additional cheese, and bake a second time! The combination of cheese, green onions, sour cream, and bacon is sure to please any crowd. Personalize this recipe with additional mix-ins or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce. You’ll love how versatile this recipe is! For more perfect side dish recipes ready to be paired with any protein, try my roasted Brussels sprouts, potatoes au gratin recipe, easy glazed carrots, or homemade pasta salad....
