The truth is I love comfort food just like everyone else, but even for hard core food snobs like me, though it’s hard for me to admit this, I like simple foods. For some it’s a comforting bowl of mac and cheese, for others a bowl of soup, while for others it’s a carton of ice cream. But the one food that warms the cockles of my soul like no other is pizza....
I should have called these puppies Sombrero puffs. As I was making them all I kept thinking about is how much they looked like little hats, well that and how delicious they were about to be once they finished puffing up in the oven. So here’s the thing, my friends. You simply gotta love puff pastry! Versatile. You can pretty much make anything with puff pastry. I for one can’t imagine my life without it....
Be sure to serve this with a fresh Spinach Salad, and try my Chinese Chicken Salad recipe next! Balsamic Vinaigrette There’s nothing more delicious than using homemade salad dressing in your recipes. This Balsamic Vinaigrette definitely comes in handy when I’m making Spinach Salad, Bruschetta Chicken, and my Caprese Chicken! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, with every ingredient complimenting each other perfectly. This is a great pantry recipe to have on hand to avoid having to run to the store....
It’s been an extremely cold month, snowing and dreary which always gets me in the mood to cook up some comfort food. What can I say? The cravings take over and off to the kitchen I go and make some comforting dishes. Which is why I give you this recipe for slowly braised beef ragu fettuccine. Although the meat sauce is braised in the oven over 3 hours, it is relatively easy to prepare....
The first time I ever really thought about artichokes was my freshman year of college, when I was meeting people in the dorms. One of my now good friends from college grew up in Castroville, and I had never heard of the town. He went on to say that Castroville was the artichoke capital of the world and that it hosted an annual artichoke festival. I thought to myself, “Artichokes?...
Brined Roast Turkey Breast To brine or not to brine, that is the question. I’ll be the first to tell you that I lived pretty much my whole life without ever brining my turkeys. Once I did, I realized that brining is the way to go, especially if you’re brining with something flavorful. What Is Brining? A brine is a solution usually made with salt and water that is used to pickle or preserve foods....
Be sure to try my Cabbage and Sausage and Egg Roll in a Bowl recipes next! Cabbage Soup Cabbage Soup might not sound very exciting, but when you add Kielbasa to the mix, all of a sudden you have a protein-packed meal with the most flavorful broth ever! This soup is so forgiving, you can add in any combination of vegetables that you want, and it freezes really well. Aside from kielbasa, you may choose to use ground sausage or sausage links, ground turkey, or ground beef!...
Inspired by my carrot cake oatmeal (which is served in bowls), this whole grain baked oatmeal tastes like a lightly-sweetened dessert, only without the cream cheese frosting. Baking it in a square dish makes this recipe easy to slice for an Easter brunch, but you can also bake this mixture in a muffin pan for easy individual portions. (Like carrot cake oatmeal cups!) Ingredients You’ll Need Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you plan on serving gluten-free guests....
I give you, Celery “Ginger-ade.” When you pair a whole celery heart with some fresh cucumber, lemon, and ginger, plus a green apple for a little sweetness, it becomes a juice you’ll actually want to drink every day. Benefits of Celery Juice I first heard of drinking plain celery juice from Medical Medium. He believes that drinking straight-up celery juice may help to heal a number of conditions. While he recommends drinking celery juice on its own for the most potent results, he notes that you can also add other fruits and veggies, such as cucumbers and apples, to make it more palatable....
Easy Quick Bread Bread. If there was one food on this earth that I couldn’t live without, that would be bread. That’s why every single time I’ve tried a low carb diet, I fail. Bread truly is my nemesis. Not only do I love eating bread, I love baking bread. And I have baked quite a bit in my life. But nothing pleases me more, than when a fresh loaf of bread comes out of the oven....
Be sure to try my Swedish Meatballs and Slow Cooker Beef Stew next! Are you ready for the ultimate comfort food recipe? My family and I have been eating this chicken and rice casserole for years now. Who needs to separate chicken, rice, and broccoli when you can whip up a creamy casserole?! This recipe is one of my favorite freezer foods. I’m pretty sure readers come back for this recipe more than any other....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. When my husband worked at Chilis Restaurant, he learned how to make these Mushroom Jack Chicken Fajitas. This copycat recipe comes pretty close, but it’s less salty which we prefer. Even though they no longer have this item on the menu, they can still make it upon request so my hubby and I order them every time we eat there and always split the dish....
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorite dishes to order when I go to a restaurant. There’s something really special about enjoying a plate full dreamy creamy pasta laden with cheese. It just makes me feel real good inside. To me creamy and cheesy pasta is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe here is my go to recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo and it has a special ingredient, and that is ricotta cheese....
Serve this amazing chicken fricassee recipe with our creamy mashed potatoes and a crusty bread to experience the fullness of French cuisine. Your friends and family will be so impressed! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Chicken Fricassee Recipe Hi, it’s Julia from Vikalinka once again and today we are exploring some of Europe’s best. French cuisine has always had a shroud of mystery surrounding it and rightfully so....
Chicken Keema Samosas are a savory Indian snack made of crispy, buttery fried pastry filled with a flavorful spiced mince chicken. Keema refers to the ground chicken filling that is seasoned with traditional Indian spices, onions, ginger, garlic, peas, and cilantro. Samosas are deep-fried crispy, golden brown perfection and a true labor of love to make them at home. When they’re fresh off the fryer… uff the crunch shell could never taste better!...
I truly believe that if you don’t like quinoa, you just haven’t tried it the right way. Made saucy, cheesy, loaded with chicken and beans, you’re about to become quinoa’s #1 fan after trying this recipe out. When chicken enchiladas are on my mind, this is the type of dish I gravitate to! With a short list of simple ingredients and only 40 minutes, you can make this ridiculously tasty dish....
Recently, I’ve been reminiscing about traveling in Asia and remembered a chili crab dish that I ate in Hong Kong 10 years ago. My friend and I split a huge plate of stir fried crab topped with a mountain of fried garlic and chili peppers. Inspired by the memories of this delectable chili crab, I decided to pile a bunch of roasted garlic and chili crisp over roasted asparagus. The preparation is simple: roast asparagus, fry minced garlic, and top asparagus with fried garlic and Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp....
Even if you’re not the biggest avocado fan, the chocolate flavor in this smoothie will help hide any noticeable avocado flavor. You can always add more cacao powder or maple syrup, to taste, if you have a particularly strong-flavored avocado. Instead of using a frozen banana for creaminess, as many smoothies do, the avocado in this recipe acts as an emulsifier, giving the smoothie a velvety, creamy texture. It also adds healthy fat, to help keep you feeling satisfied....
When I first heard about chocolate-covered pretzels, I was utterly confused. What is this nonsense about dipping salty food into chocolate? Little did I know that salt on chocolate would be a thing years later. Little did I know that I would learn to LOVE chocolate-covered pretzels! The turning point was when I bought one of those 100-calorie snack packs with the chocolate-covered pretzels. One bite was all it took for me to understand that salt and chocolate really do go together....
The Best Chocolate Frosting This simple and easy frosting recipe is all you need when looking for something to highlight your desserts. Using only 7 ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry or can easily purchase from any store, this Chocolate Frosting is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It goes well layered in cakes, swirled over cupcakes or even served on the side of a freshly prepped fruit bowl....
