Making your own Lemon Curd Recipe is easier than you think and it tastes better than store-bought. It also keeps really well. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make it from scratch. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My In-laws live in California and have several lemon trees growing in their backyard. Every year they give us a large box of homegrown lemons and I sure put them to good use....
This flavorful dish is easy to make at home. My palak paneer recipe uses ingredients that are relatively easy to find and takes about 45 minutes to cook. Honestly, I couldn’t stop eating this when I was testing the recipe. Also, this dish makes great leftovers. The spinach sauce tastes even better the next day! Keep an eye on the paneer when you are pan frying it. Often times, I walk away from the stove to clean up the kitchen and I end up over frying the paneer....
In about 20 minutes, with simple ingredients, you can prepare an authentic Italian pasta dish that will leave everyone begging for more. Add mozzarella balls and baby spinach to make it a nutritious and fulfilling dinner. The recipe is similar to penne arrabbiata, but less spicy, or cherry tomato pasta, but more saucy. Everyone, and I mean that, loves this recipe, from babies to picky adults. Spaghetti al pomodoro is THE dish for a last-minute family dinner....
Here I am with another casserole dish for you and this one is a classic that probably most of us remember from our childhood. This tuna noodle casserole is so good and so easy. It’s perfect after a long day at work, especially when the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking. This is the perfect casserole for weeknight cooking because it’s ready in 45 minutes from start to finish....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love eggplant – it’s a mysterious vegetable and tastes fantastic when prepared correctly. And purple happens to be my favorite color. I first tried this dish at a church potluck and had a “ratatouille moment.” I love eggplant but it’s kinda difficult to find a great recipe for it. I learned to make this from my friend Dina and her mom, Maria (who expertly orchestrates our wonderful church feasts)....
Eggs are one of my favorite foods, but it is shocking how little I actually know about egg farming. Back when my family still lived in China, Mama Lin raised a couple laying hens for years. However, her knowledge about raising hens certainly has not passed down to me. Last month, when Best Food Facts invited me to listen to an expert panel discuss sustainability in egg farming, I was eager to join in and learn....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love special breakfast and brunch recipes from Crepes to tender Omelettes and Fluffy Waffles. If you love special weekend breakfasts this Eggs Benedict is a must-try! What is an Egg Benedict? Egg benedict is essentially an open-faced breakfast sandwich. You can change up eggs benedict in many ways but a classic egg benedict starts with a toasted English muffin half, then meat which is usually Canadian bacon, ham, or regular bacon....
Delicious Finnish Cardamom Rolls Let’s get rolling with these Finnish Cardamom Rolls. They’re a sweet retreat packed with a cheeky punch of cardamom and a cozy cinnamon hug, all tucked into a fluffy, buttery dough. Oh honey, these aren’t just rolls; they’re a fluffy escape into a world where spice and sweetness live in perfect harmony. Your taste buds will thank you, with every soft, aromatic bite taking you on a mini-vacation to the cozy kitchens of Finland....
The classic sweet breakfast, the sweet and satisfying brunch favorite, I’d like you all to meet french toast. Oh you’re already well acquainted? Well then I’d like you to meet my super easy to make, french toast. Crisped up on the edges, batter soaked soft and sweet white bread all coated in powdered sugar, drizzled with lots of maple syrup to be eaten alongside some perfectly sweet strawberries. I’m a gal who loves sweet breakfasts, whether they be Belgian waffles or sinfully sweet strawberry rolls, but sometimes a classic is all we need on a lazy weekend morning....
I’m quite sure that breakfast doesn’t get any better than this. I’ve been thinking long and hard about this, and yeah. French Toast Sausage Roll-ups are the best breakfast ever. We all know that when you have French toast with a side of sausage, that you “accidentally” drizzle some syrup on that sausage, or casually use your fork to shimmy your sausage into syrup that’s already on your plate. I know you’ve done it....
I’m horrible about baking holiday cookies mainly because it wasn’t part of our family tradition. Growing up, we usually had Chinese cookies around the house—cookies with funny names, such as “blind man cookies” (盲公饼), walnut cookies and almond cookies. Almond cookies were my favorite because they weren’t too sweet, and they were nutty in flavor. Bob’s Red Mill challenged me to recreate one of my favorite childhood cookies, so I decided to make a gluten-free version of Chinese almond cookies....
Try this combination of cheeses and the process of buttering and cooking the toast, and you will be known for your Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. All you need is a Creamy Tomato Soup to dunk your sandwich into. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Grilled Cheese Recipe This has been named “The Internet’s Most Popular Grilled Cheese Recipe” by the Kitchn and has been a fan favorite for years....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you haven’t fired up your grill yet, this grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe is the perfect excuse to start. Shrimp taste best on the barbie; somethin’ about that lightly charred smokiness makes this shrimpaholic very happy. This grilled shrimp recipe is easy with minimal prep and the cooking time is about 5 minutes. There’s only one word to describe how good the marinade is: “Wowza....
This healthy Halloween snack will have kids and adults reaching for the veggies before trick-or-treating for candy. Depending on which shortcuts you use– like grabbing store-bought dip or a big bag of baby carrots– you can assemble this recipe in 10 minutes or less. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be vegan-friendly when you use a veggie dip like guacamole or hummus. Ingredients You’ll Need Sliced carrots are the base of this Halloween veggie tray....
In this recipe, we apply the same cutting technique to apples, which we then bake with cinnamon, sugar, and a crisp streusel topping.This recipe is simple but with a strong visual impact as the apples do really look pretty this way. It’s different from whole baked apples, and they need a shorter baking time. As an option, you can top the apples with maple syrup, ice cream, or whipped cream....
Why You’ll Love It This healthy cake is grain-free, so it’s made with no flour or refined sugar. It’s perfect for those who are following a Paleo or gluten-free diet, or if you have a child who hasn’t been introduced to grains yet. (We waited until 2 years old to give our kids grains, so this is what we used for a first birthday cake.) This date-sweetened cake is super-simple to prepare, with a moist and fluffy texture....
This recipe comes from Celebrations, by Danielle Walker. This beautiful cookbook is loaded with gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo recipes to help those with special dietary needs celebrate special occasions year-round. The book includes menus and recipes for special occasions like New Years Eve, Game Day, Birthday, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Danielle’s recipes are always crowd-pleasing, and I think everyone will enjoy the cocktails, birthday cakes, main entree ideas (if you eat meat), appetizers, and dairy-free salads included in the book....
This cake is the result of some experimenting I’ve done this week. I wanted to see if I could turn my vegan cream cheese into a vegan cream cheese frosting, and I’ve also been testing a new oat flour cake recipe. Why not combine them and turn them into a dessert for the Fourth of July? This also works for Memorial Day and Labor Day. You can even make it into a Canadian Flag, using only strawberries, for Canada Day....
What is Nutella? If you’re not familiar with the store-bought version, Nutella is a popular brand of chocolate-hazelnut spread. It’s sweet, ultra-smooth, and totally addictive! This famous spread was created by Pietro Ferrero, who was from an Italian town known for producing hazelnuts. He sold his first batch as early as 1946, but it was officially sold under the name “Nutella” in 1964 and was an instant success. (If you’ve tasted it, you know why....
Be sure to try my Korean Beef bowl recipe next, for another 30-minute meal idea! Homemade Hamburger Helper I’ll be the first to admit it. I have a serious craving for Hamburger Helper now and then. Unfortunately, the box just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. This homemade version is so much better, (and it’s my 6-year old daughter’s all-time favorite, she likes it more than chicken nuggets)! This creamy cheeseburger sauce has the best combination of ingredients and seasonings, and it comes together in just 30 minutes, it’s a life saver!...
