This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Here’s an easy and yummy lunch idea: pineapple fried rice. It is a great way to put some sparkle in your leftover rice. I’m a big fan of fried rice. Cooking over higher heat seals in all the natural flavors of the pineapple and leaves your rice with a subtle crispness. This stir-fry is a great meatless choice and everyone in my family loved it!...
It’s time for pork chops, I love a nice succulent chop when it’s perfectly prepared with a scrumptious sauce! The star of this show, however, is this incredible pistachio salmuera. If you’re not familiar with salmuera, I’m excited to introduce you to this little gateway recipe, because you’re about to get hooked. This pork chop recipe comes with not one but two salmuera sauces, one for basting while grilling and one with pistachios and herbs which I love to serve over the grilled pork chops....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love easy creamy soups all year long, like fresh Corn Chowder, New England Style Clam Chowder, and this baked Potato Soup, because they are simple to make and are hearty enough to serve as the main course, paired with crusty Sourdough or French Bread. The Best Potato Soup Recipe This creamy, homemade potato soup is one of our favorite restaurant copycat recipes....
Quick & Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Just when you thought asparagus couldn’t get any better, I wrapped it in prosciutto, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. The salty crispness of the prosciutto pairs perfectly with the tender, earthy asparagus, creating a harmony of flavors in each bite. It’s simple enough for a weekday side dish yet elegant enough for your fanciest dinner parties, and trust me, it’ll have everyone asking for seconds!...
I love this recipe for Puff Pastry Samosas because it fuses the American fascination with using puff pastry for quick snacks with the ultimate Indian snack, a samosa. It creates a decorative and delicious appetizer for gatherings and parties. The puff pastry arguably makes it much easier and accessible to make a homemade samosa. Now, you don’t have to learn how to make the perfectly soft buttery dough, how to fold a samosa into a triangle, and how to fry it in hot oil without it bursting at the seams....
This chia pudding recipe reminds me of a grain-free alternative to overnight oats. All you have to do is stir a few ingredients together, then place the jars in the fridge overnight. It’s a light meal or snack that you can grab straight from the fridge the next day. If you’re interested in the potential health benefits of chia seeds, the Mayo Clinic notes that they are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids....
These little delights are deliciously chocolate on the outside with a burst of orange color on the inside. I adapted the Reeses pumpkin peanut butter cups and raw chocolate pie crust recipes from Chocolate Covered Katie to create these treats.
As someone who grew up eating roti on almost a daily basis, puris were a welcome break from monotonous meals of roti with sabji and dal. Puris always made an appearance with heartier curries, when friends or family came over, or during Hindu festivals and ceremonies. I was happily my mom’s little helper - getting out the ingredients for the dough, watching her roll out perfect circles while I fried the puris....
It wasn’t until I tried out a quinoa cake recipe from Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Every Day that I actually started to like quinoa. The method is very simple: mix some cooked quinoa, herbs, cheese, and eggs together, shape them into small cakes, and give them a quick pan fry. It was healthy comfort food that sustained me throughout law school. I nearly forgot about those quinoa cakes until a few weeks ago, when my husband reminded me....
Ricotta Drop Scones Scones are one of my favorite things to bake because they’re so fast and easy and the end result is always amazing. I love having a good scone with my coffee in the morning, it’s just the perfect way to start the day. These scones I’ve whipped up today use tangy rich ricotta as their base, and are studded with raisins and pecans. If you haven’t been taken in by the scone fantasy yet have I mentioned the orange ricotta spread that we smother these little treats with?...
The Best Sausage Frittata Recipe Here’s a nice and easy frittata that you can make any day of the week. It’s perfect for breakfast or brunch and sometimes we even enjoy it for dinner. Frittatas are so great because they’re very versatile, you can pretty much put whatever you have in the fridge in them. This frittata is made with sausage and mushrooms, one of my favorite combinations. This sausage frittata is an easy meal that you can make all in one skillet....
Sheet Pan Quesadilla Who doesn’t love an easy weeknight recipe? Better yet, a sheet pan chicken dinner recipe?! Am I right? There’s something so satisfying to munch on this quesadilla with your favorite toppings, that will make your family want it every night! Quick & Easy Guaranteed family favorite Simple tasty ingredients Perfect for busy weeknights or get-togethers! Super versatile! I personally love having an easy and fun recipe to put together, especially on weeknights when all you want to do is crawl on the couch and watch something relaxing on TV....
Imagine coming home after a long day, and instead of stressing over what to cook, you’ve got Sheet Pan Sausage and Pierogies as your effortless answer. This recipe is one of those magical meals where you throw everything together—frozen pierogies, smoky sausage, and a medley of colorful veggies—then let the oven work its magic. It’s the kind of dinner that feels special but barely needs any work from you. Here’s what I love most: with just a sprinkle of smoked paprika and garlic, this meal comes alive, filling the kitchen with that cozy, savory aroma we all crave....
Let me first back up and say that there are many, many varieties of kimchi and not all of them use seafood or meat stock for flavoring. But a vast majority of them do, especially the familiar baechu kimchi that we see in Korean restaurants. The process of making kimchi is not as intimidating as it may seem, though it does require time and patience—at least a week. By the end of week, however, you’ll be rewarded with a batch of tasty, pungent kimchi!...
There is the saying that if you sip on hot drinks on a hot day, your body will turn on its natural cooling system, causing you to sweat. Sweat = the body’s natural way to cool down. This may be proven by science, but I’ll go ahead and reach for a cold beverage. I was inspired by the new tofu sofritas at Chipotle. First off, yes, I do eat at Chipotle sometimes....
Steak And Mushroom Pie Recipe This classic steak and ale pie is a British pub classic. Chock full of fork tender beef, perfectly stewed carrots, a scrumptious savory gravy, and all topped off with flaky puff pastry, this dinner is an absolute delight. Not only that – but I made the cook time even quicker and easier for you guys! I’m cool like that. Today we’re digging our Instant Pot out of the cupboard and putting it to good use....
Turkey Gravy Nothing is better than homemade Turkey Gravy made right in the pan from drippings. You can adapt this recipe and use it with any kind of meat drippings that you have. If you’re intimidated by gravy making, don’t be! It’s just a combination of drippings and broth that’s thickened with a roux (flour + butter) or a slurry (cold water + cornstarch). The seasoning options are endless, or keep it simple without them!...
Lets just say - Santa WILL NOT be leaving coal behind at your house if you leave some of the ube crinkle cookies for him! And if he does… good! More cookies for you. Gosh, I love that chewy center of a good crinkle cookie! What is Ube? Ube (pronounced ooh-beh) is a purple yam from the Philippines with an exterior that is similar to a sweet potato. When you cut inside, it reveals a striking deep purple or a shade of purple....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Watch Buttercream Frosting Video Recipe: This classic buttercream frosting is one of the easiest and most stable frostings you will make. Vanilla buttercream is perfect as is, but also works great for adding different colors and flavorings (see instructions below). Watch the video tutorial and you will realize just how easy it is. What is American Buttercream? American buttercream is essentially a combination of butter, confectioners sugar (or powdered sugar), adding a little milk or cream to lighten the texture with vanilla and salt for flavor....
How to Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies I use gluten-free flour every now and then, but in most cases I prefer to use almond butter as a “flour replacement.” It adds a natural source of fat and fiber, without any weird, starchy after-taste. In this case, you don’t need any added oil, either! To make these chocolate crinkle cookies, you’ll simply stir together the ingredients (only one bowl needed!) until a thick dough is created....
