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What I love about these healthy chicken burrito bowls is that they are properly combined for better digestion and can be cooked all in one pot, at the same time. (Using the pot-in-pot cooking method.) Normally, vegetables cook VERY fast in the Instant Pot– usually in just a 0-1 minute pressure cooking cycle– however, with more use I have learned that you can slow down their cooking time by placing them in a glass or ceramic bowl on top of a 2....

Tofu is the perfect balance to the intense spice of a jerk sauce. In the recipe below, I provide a recipe for making jerk sauce, but you can also use store-bought sauce instead. Traditionally, jerk sauce is made with Scotch Bonnet peppers. However, those peppers are difficult for me to find, so I am using habanero peppers instead. For the tofu, I used House Foods’ organic extra-firm tofu. I love cooking with their tofu because the quality is consistently good....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We’ve been doing canapé experiments in our “test kitchen” this week. Everyone loves crostini and a New Years party would’t be complete without some mighty good finger foods. They just hit the spot in the middle of the night while you’re mingling at your shindig. These are definitely classic (very Russian with the kielbasa), simple and inexpensive to prepare and the recipe can easily be doubled for a hungrier crowd....

This is a sweet and savory side dish and it’s irresistibly good. Roasted Acorn Squash is simple enough for a weeknight with Roast Chicken and stunning on a holiday table alongside a Juicy Roast Turkey. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love all kinds of squash recipes from Spaghetti Squash to Butternut Squash and let’s not forget pumpkin recipes! If you are a fan of squash recipes, this Roasted Acorn Squash is a must-try!...

Easy Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole Alright, my friends, let’s chat about this irresistible Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole. It’s the kind of dish that’ll make you feel like a five-star chef in your own kitchen. I’m talking about seasoned ground beef sautéed to perfection, joined by the refreshing crunch of corn, the savory goodness of spinach, all married beautifully with salsa and fire-roasted tomatoes. This symphony of flavors is then mixed with uncooked rice and submerged in a bath of chicken broth, it’s a one pot wonder that’s impossible to resist!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Best Mini Cheesecake Recipe We have tested scores of mini cheesecake recipes and it’s easy to say, this is THE ONE! One of my readers, Marta, shared her 3-ingredient mini cheesecake recipe with me, and I instantly fell in love with the flavor, texture, and how completely easy they were. This recipe makes 24 cupcake-sized cheesecakes. Here, we used Marta’s cheesecake recipe, added a super-simple graham cracker crust, and drizzled sweet caramel and whipped cream over each one....

Mom’s Braised Cabbage Recipe Just like my Mom’s Pork And Beans, this is her Braised cabbage, dishes that I grew up with and loved. It’s one of my favorite meals ever because it’s like a big, warm hug in a bowl, with its sweet cabbage and smoky pork flavors all mixed together. The soft cabbage, mixed with flavorful pork and gentle spices, made our kitchen smell amazing every time Mom cooked it....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. It’s been months since I’ve posted a video. :-O. Bad, bad v-logger. I felt a little rusty but I’m so happy to finally share another video with y’all. This recipe is special to me. My Mama made this for us as kids and still makes these cookies. They are always a treat. I first posted this recipe 4 1/2 years ago and my picture (singular, as in only one) was pretty shabby and the instructions needed fine tuning....

Easy Mongolian Beef At Home Ever since I stopped working in the US, I’ve definitely missed some of my favorite dishes from places like PF Chang’s. It used to be my go to spot to grab an awesome lunch when I worked in Michigan so obviously I was highly motivated to replicate it here! My version here is as addictive as candy, trust me you won’t be able to stop eating....

This cheesy BBQ Bacon chicken is tender, juicy, and flavor-packed! Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make this crowd-pleasing dinner recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love one-pan chicken dinners like our Pizza Chicken, Chicken Marsala, and of course, this Monterey Chicken. They are a ‘sure thing’ at the dinner table and leftovers are rare. Monterey Chicken Video Watch Natasha transform the flavors of grilled chicken, zesty barbecue sauce, smoky bacon, and gooey Monterey jack cheese into the ultimate comfort food; Monterey Chicken....

Be sure to try my recipe for homemade French Fries next, and try serving these with my Baked Chili Cheese Dogs! Onion Rings Recipe If you’re looking for a no-fail recipe for the best homemade onion rings, you’ve come to the right place. I thoroughly researched each ingredient for this recipe to fully understand what role they all play to make sure these onion rings are light, airy, and crispy, with batter that actually sticks to the onion ring....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Easy Baked Bacon Recipe Bacon is at the top of our family’s favorite foods list and half of the bacon is eaten before it ever gets to the table with all the ‘sampling’ going on. That’s why I love to bake bacon in the oven because it’s a great way to get our breakfast on the table. Bacon makes everything better!...

The fresh berry sauce comes together in minutes and makes every creamy spoonful perfectly sweet and tangy. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love these mini desserts for parties! Some of our favorites include Mini Cheesecakes, Creme Brulee, Eton Mess, and Pavlova. They are all so elegant and surprisingly simple to make. Panna Cotta Recipe After ordering Panna Cotta for dessert at a restaurant in Portland Oregon (a major foodie scene), I was in love and was determined to recreate it....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Paska (also known as Kulich) is a classic Easter Bread. It’s a wonderful Easter tradition shared by Russian and Ukrainian people. This recipe comes from my aunt Tanya and cousin Lena; thank you so much! Easter only comes once a year so don’t panic when I tell you how long it takes to make this. First I will tell you how soft and delicious it is....

Penne with Prosciutto, Tomatoes and Zucchini Do you have those recipes that you absolutely cannot wait to make and bite into? This was it for me, I saw this on the cover of Cooking Light magazine and I was hooked. I loved the simplicity of it and of course the ingredients. While I love zucchini and cherry tomatoes, in my eyes the star of this dish really is the crispy prosciutto....

Easy Korean Inspired Pork Bulgogi Recipe Take your taste buds on a delightful journey with this Korean-inspired Pork Bulgogi. Think tender, succulent pork tenderloin slices absorbing a sweet and savory marinade, rich with the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, the fruitiness of pear, and that irresistible hint of heat from red chili flakes. This dish is like an exciting little party in your mouth, with every bite bursting with flavor....

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are like a warm, spiced hug in muffin form. Imagine biting into a muffin that’s perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie goodness and dotted with melty chocolate chips—it’s pure bliss. I can’t wait for you to try this recipe! It’s straightforward and with my tips and tricks you’ll get the most perfect looking muffins with the most perfect domes. Once you taste these delightful muffins, you’ll be glad you did....

Pumpkin Pie Bars I do love all pumpkin flavored desserts, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving time. That’s why these Pumpkin Pie Bars are so fantastic. Yes, there’s nothing like a pumpkin pie, but sometimes when you are short on time, or if making a pie crust is not your thing, this recipe will have everyone fooled. They absolutely taste like a pumpkin pie, only in a square form, and the whipped cream on top totally finishes it off....

Just when I thought I’d used the last of the quail eggs my husband bought, he went and got some more! So back to the drawing board for me to try and figure out what else to make with them. I love quail eggs, I think they’re adorable but the thing that really bugs me about them is cracking them open. You really have to be careful so as not to break them, because they’re very tiny....

Made with canned chickpeas, fresh herbs, spices, and a few other simple ingredients, you can prepare them in a few minutes with a potato masher, fork, or food processor and cook them in an oven, air-fryer, or skillet. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet. It’s low in cholesterol and saturated fats.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE!...