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Homemade Stromboli Recipe All the greatness of Italian food is built into this delicious Stromboli. Although I love making my own Pizza Dough, I used store bought pizza dough here to save time. This becomes one quick and easy weekday dinner that is undeniably kid-approved. Feel free to use your favorite ingredients like different kinds of deli meats, or adding in some vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms or onions. If adding mushrooms though, I usually cook them up first so they don’t release the water inside the Stromboli roll and make it soggy....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. There are some appetizers like Shrimp Cocktail and Bruschetta that everyone loves, and this Charcuterie will impress everyone. Charcuterie Video Tutorial: This homemade Charcuterie Board is the perfect Appetizer and often it’s all you need on the menu for special occasions. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is. If you enjoyed this video for how to make a Charcuterie, please (P....

Besides dessert recipes, I have also used the butternut squash puree for my soups. For any recipe that calls for a butternut squash that’s between roughly 2 to 3 pounds, I’ll use about 2 cups of butternut squash puree. I usually stir in the squash right when the broth boils. You may have noticed in the video that I strain the puree through a mesh. It’s not necessary but highly recommended if you plan to use the puree for baked goods....

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Poppy Seed Bread There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house, isn’t there? Especially when it’s as delightful as this Lemon Poppy Seed Bread. Imagine slicing into a moist, tender loaf that’s bursting with bright lemon zest and dotted with crunchy poppy seeds. The moment you drizzle that tangy lemon icing over the top, you’ll know you’re in for a real treat....

A huge thank you to House Foods for sponsoring this post! When I traveled in Vietnam years ago, one of my favorite dishes to eat bún thjt nuóng, rice noodles with grilled meat. They were usually served at these curbside “restaurants” with short tables set up on the sidewalk adorned with small mismatched plastic chairs. The menus weren’t extensive, but what they actually served was done very well. What you got was a plate full of rice noodles with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs topped with meat fresh off the grill....

This post is sponsored by our friends at Natural Delights Medjool Dates. I had the unique opportunity of joining them for the date harvest in Yuma, AZ, in September 2023, and I learned so much about Medjool dates! All opinions are my own. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make Masala and Chai possible. I’ve always wanted to make a Masala Chai Cake and can’t think of a better dessert to combine it with than a classic Mexican Tres Leches Cake....

Matzo Ball Soup There’s nothing better than a homemade soup and my new favorite way to make chicken stock is using the Instant pot because it’s really simple. You basically just add all the chicken stock ingredients to your instant pot, close the lid and it’s cooked in about 20 minutes instead of simmering for hours. It doesn’t get any healthier or easier than that! So you’re probably wondering what matzo balls are....

Quick And Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad Craving a quick, easy and downright delicious meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor? Look no further! This Mediterranean Orzo Salad will sweep you off your feet with its wonderful mix of textures and tantalizing tang. It’s like having the Mediterranean sun on your plate! Plus, it’s made with simple, nutritious ingredients that make this dish just as good for your body as it is for your taste buds....

You’ll love how easy this is; it’s perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner. Microwave sweet potato is one of the easiest meals you can make and the easiest and fastest way of cooking sweet potato. Loaded sweet potato video Ingredients for microwave sweet potato How to cook sweet potato in the microwave Topping Variations Greek-Inspired Topping Simple Sweet Topping Serving Suggestions Tips Questions Storage Other sweet potato cooking methods Roasted sweet potatoes Air fryer sweet potato Stewed sweet potato in a curry Deep-fried sweet potato chips...

The Best Mongolian Beef Noodles Recipe Sure, ramen may have a reputation as the college kid’s go-to meal, but that doesn’t mean we can’t elevate it. Let’s think of it not as a humble bowl of noodles but as a blank canvas for culinary creativity, taking it from just edible to entirely exciting. Mongolian Beef has always been my take-out weakness – the flavors, the textures, it’s simply irresistible. But instead of dialing up the local takeaway, I decided to channel that craving into crafting this delectable dish at home....

However, oil can have a drying affect on the skin, so it’s not always the best moisturizer on its own. Yes, as strange as it sounds, oils can actually dry-out your skin! So, I started looking into other all-natural options and discovered the moisturizing capabilities of pure shea butter, which for some reason, I had been previously intimidated to try. I’m so glad I got over that. Initially, I tried sticking to my usual routine with the raw shea butter, using it straight-up as a lotion....

What Is Nasi Goreng Nasi goreng, which literally translates to “fried rice,” is Indonesia’s gift to fried rice lovers worldwide! It’s a quick and easy meal, prepared by stir-frying day-old steamed rice with a medley of aromatics, chicken, egg, and vegetables. However, the true magic of this fried rice is the combination of sweet soy sauce, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and ketchup used to season the dish, resulting in a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors with a gentle kick of heat!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I call this Okroshka a summer soup because it’s served cold. It’s very refreshing to have chilled soup on a hot summer day. I can eat three bowls of this on a hungry stomach. (A mom who chases after a 1-year-old gets hungry ok?!) It’s relatively guilt free; no butter or oils required. Easy, cheap and healthy; that’s my kinda meal....

Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Although I love to bake so much, it seems I don’t bake cookies often enough. But this weekend I did, and I made this super yummylicious batch of peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Now that’s a mouthful, no pun intended. In all seriousness, these cookies are money and I’d like to think of them somewhat healthy because of all the oatmeal in them....

Pierogi are as classic to Eastern European cuisine as Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Piroshki, and Schnitzel. They will never go out of style. Watch the video tutorial and you’ll be enjoying pierogi in no time. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. What Are Pierogi? Pierogi are dumplings with a tender dough and savory or sweet fillings, similar to ravioli. They are boiled in water and tossed in butter to serve....

A Classic Pound Cake Recipe Picture this: a cake so exquisite, so simple, it almost feels like a culinary hug in dessert form. That’s right, my dear friends, I’m talking about none other than the humble pound cake. A cake that reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen, warm and cozy, filled with laughter and love. You might say it’s the ultimate comfort food, like a fluffy, buttery cloud that somehow got sliced up and served on a plate....

Make them in 30 minutes without cooking and with four ingredients. We are sure you’ll want to put them on everything. They enhance the presentation and taste of most dishes. Ingredients & Substitution How to make quick pickled red onions Variations Serving suggestions Questions Storage More recipes with onions The quick pickling with vinegar and lemon juice mellows the onion’s sharp, pungent flavor, transforming it into a pleasant, tangy, and zesty taste....

This Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with “mujdei de usturoi,” a traditional Romanian garlic sauce, takes me back to my childhood. Every Sunday, my mom would fill our home with the irresistible aroma of juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken and crispy, golden potatoes, all brought together by her rich, garlicky sauce. It’s a simple yet incredibly flavorful meal that holds a special place in my heart, and I’m thrilled to share it with you!...

The Best Romanian Meatball Recipe I’m so happy to share this recipe with you today because this literally is one of the most common made dishes by my mother as we were growing up, and still is in her household and mine. So needless to say, I learned to make these meatballs a very long time ago. We call these “Chiftele” which is the Romanian word for meatballs. I still remember that every single time my mom would make these, besides the fact that I was always in the kitchen with her, I was always in charge of rolling them....

Salmon Alfredo This is a recipe that I first shared with you almost 10 years ago and thought it was time to revamp it a bit and remind you guys about it, because it’s a true gem! If you love a good Alfredo pasta, then you’ll love this version with smoked salmon. If you ask yourself why salmon though, there really is an easy answer to this. Smoked salmon flavors this sauce so nicely, it provides it with extra saltiness and a distinctive smoky flavor....