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Full of warm spices and flavor from the candied citrus, honey, and brown sugar, these Lebkuchen cookies are a household favorite. I love enjoying these cookies with a cup of tea, coffee, or milk. They’re so soft and chewy with an almost cake-like texture. They make for such a wonderful holiday cookie as you can make them weeks before the Christmas rush. They keep fresh and moist for a long time, and the flavor from the spices intensifies over time, leading to a deeper and richer flavor....

published Oct 23, 2023 This lemon zaatar chicken recipe is easy to put together and loaded with authentic Middle Eastern flavor. Complete with meat and potatoes, this meal is hearty and satisfying with a bright yet sultry flavor profile. I like to make zaatar chicken on weeknights when I want a delicious meal that will fill me up without requiring a ton of work. You only need about 10 minutes of prep time and your meal will be ready in less than an hour!...

You’re never going back to powdered hot chocolate after trying this recipe. Thanks to the combination of cocoa powder and real chocolate, this Mexican style hot chocolate comes out super rich, smooth, and creamy texture and flavor. You will want to make this recipe all winter long! Want another chocolate-filled recipe? Try my Texas sheet cake recipe, chocolate pudding recipe, or double chocolate chip cookies recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Milk — I like using whole milk as it gives the hot chocolate a rich and creamy texture....

Pad Thai is the first dish that I order when we eat out in a Thai restaurant. I cannot express in words my love for this dish. Pad Thai is a very simple recipe made with rice noodles and has a balancing flavor of hot, sweet, sour and saltiness in the sauce. One does not have to go very fancy with all the store-bought sauces and different ingredients to make the vegetarian Pad Thai sauce....

For more ideas, check out How to Throw a Wine and Tapas Party. Spanish tapas do not need a lengthy introduction. They are famous far beyond their country of origin and for a very good and delicious reason! Little bites to go with drinks are not a novel concept but the Spaniards definitely mastered the art of it! And the sheer variety of the tapas served in Spain are truly impressive....

I’ve never let being vegan stop me from enjoying omelettes, frittatas, quiche, and even scrambled eggs. However, unlike those recipes which rely on vegan egg alternatives, this Korean pancake recipe doesn’t require anything special (aka no tofu or chickpeas here)! Combine a simple flour mix with seasoning and water for a quick and simple pancake batter! Pajeon lies somewhere between regular pancakes and veggie fritter, combining the flavorful mixed vegetable and scallion filling with a pancake batter for small ‘fritter’ sized scallion pancakes that are perfect for enjoying as an appetizer or side!...

Can’t get enough of mushrooms? You will love these Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Prosciutto. Mushrooms are nearly always the first thing that pops into my mind when I think of a side dish. I am sure it’s due to the fact that my mother was equally obsessed with them and passed the passion on to me. Apart from eating mushrooms, one of my favourite activities are mushroom hunting or foraging as hip people call it these days....

published Aug 04, 2023 This peach and barley salad recipe is one of my favorite summertime salads. Of course, this dish is dynamite year-round, but I absolutely love to make it when peaches are in season. Along with the pomegranate seeds, they add a touch of fruity flavor that makes this dish an absolute dream. Plus, the grilled halloumi cheese adds a touch of briney, melty, richness that perfectly compliments the sweetness of the fruit and tanginess of the dressing....

If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video. Yes there are sprinkles in the buttercream and yes I am 100% into this. A Few Tips and Pointers If you’re not using 6-inch pans, double the recipe for 8-inch pans or triple the recipe for 9-inch pans....

For the third day of mess-free lunch box recipes for kids, I have this super fun fusion recipe that can be made in no time in the mornings. Pizza is every kid’s favorite meal. Pizzadilla gracefully bridges the flavors of pizza and the handheld charm of a quesadilla, has emerged as a delightful and innovative dish. This unique creation brings together the familiar comfort of pizza and the convenience of a quesadilla, resulting in a sumptuous culinary hybrid....

published Mar 01, 2023, updated Jul 30, 2024 If you’re looking for a new recipe to add to your weekday rotation, pork fried rice is the perfect dish. It’s quick and simple to prepare, not to mention healthy, and it’s always delicious! While takeout versions of this restaurant favorite are often heavy on the rice without much protein or vegetables, my recipe piles on the good stuff giving you a heartier meal that’s full of nutrients....

There are so many tasty dumplings worth trying, like these Russian meat dumplings, Pelmeni! Let me introduce you to little pockets of heaven aka Vareniki. You might know them by another name Pierogi. Vareniki (plural) are Polish pierogi’s Ukrainian cousins. What is the difference? Well I can’t really tell you. I was going to say fillings but the filling in these little dumplings are mostly dependent on regions and the cooks, so not a lot of difference I suppose....

PUMPKIN SNICKERDOODLE MUFFINS. I’m welcoming fall today. Finally! These pumpkin snickerdoodle muffins are perfect for the season. Lightly sweetened pumpkin muffins topped with a cinnamon-sugar mixture. And they are most definitely tender and the ‘M’ word that everyone hates so much. The secret to these pumpkin snickerdoodle muffins is the addition of cream of tartar and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top right before we place them in the oven....

This vegetable quinoa pulav is mess-free and one of the simplest one-pot meals that are ready in under 30 minutes. We can make this on the stovetop as well as in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot like how I made it today. I have kept the pulao recipe pretty simple by using basic Indian spices and masala powders that is a regular in the pantry and also used frozen vegetables....

Are you still making those Rava Idli with the packaged idli mix? Try this homemade version and you will realize that this is as easy as making it from the mix. And the best thing is you don’t have to run to the store to buy anything. Everything you need to make these idlis is readily available in your pantry.These idlis are very filling and adding carrots and onions also gets the vegetable dose in the meal....

For another creamy risotto, try our stunningly savoury Roasted Mushroom Risotto! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. When I think of food that is good for the soul, my mind goes very quickly to the Italian classic, risotto. And why not? Sumptuously creamy, savoury and always satisfying, it is a food that I connect with in a deep way! It’s a shame that risotto has gained a reputation for being a fussy dish to make....

For more delicious couscous, try my Summer Picnic Couscous Salad with Feta! Recently I discovered Moroccan spice…twice! Apparently, I forgot I found it fascinating the first time, and bought it all over again. There I was with two jars of Moroccan spice and no idea how to use it. With that thought in mind, I poured a handful of the vibrant concoction into the mortar and started bashing it until I had a fragrant, nostril tickling powder....

For another typical Russian cake take a look at our Apple Sharlotka Cake. I know what you guys are thinking when you see the word ‘Stolichniy”. You immediately assume this cake has got vodka in it! Sadly no but it is indeed a Russian recipe. Stolichniy in Russian simply means “from a capital” or, in other words, “the best’. This simple loaf cake aka ‘keks’ is very traditional, and is usually served with tea, coffee or as a sweet snack....

The sannas are traditionally fermented using toddy which is fermented coconut water (that changes into liquor). The other way to make sannas in the absence of toddy is to use yeast to help ferment the dough. The sannas can be made savory by skipping sugar in the batter or made sweet by adding sugar in the batter. The coconut chutney that I made today is very similar and uses onions and garlic....

Sheet pan bruschetta chicken. ♥ I see the kind of tricks you’ve got up your sleeve. You’re a clever little dinner hack, you. All covered in melty mozz and topped with plump, juicy tomatoes tossed with garlic, balsamic, and basil, and olive oil. You bring with you simple roasted asparagus and crispy parmesan and garlic potatoes that are tossed with salt and vinegar and have me wanting more with each bite....