This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Shrimp cooks quickly. The secret is to take them out before they turn rubbery and then cool them down to stop the cooking process. Your shrimp will be ready in less than 5 minutes! Easy Peasy. You may be wondering what I did with all these boiled shrimp. First, I mustered up all of my self-control not to devour them after I finished taking pictures....
Red Chimichurri Sauce I have to admit to you all that I have an addiction, and that addiction is to red chimichurri sauce. If you’re familiar with it’s more common green brother, then you are in for a treat! It’s out of this world, so delicious and so versatile you can use it on steaks, pork, veggies, chicken wings like I did, on sandwiches or burgers – the sky is the limit!...
Be sure to serve this with my Creamy Herb Pasta, Creamy Lemon Chicken or Parmesan Crusted Chicken! Roasted Asparagus Roasted asparagus has to be one of the easiest side dish recipes you can put on your dinner table. It goes with so many things and there are a ton of ways to amp up the flavor with ingredient additions like lemon wedges, Parmesan cheese, or even crumbled bacon! How to Make It See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions....
Whenever people ask me about traditional Romanian cuisine, this garlic sauce is the first thing that pops in my mind because we really put it on everything. It’s perfect with any meat, and it’s just unbelievable on roasted potatoes. You can always smell this sauce on people as well, because of the garlic, but if you’re all enjoying this dinner together it no longer matters, you’ll all smell the same....
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken If you’re hunting for a quick, hearty meal to wrap up a busy day, my Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken is your go-to. In just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder brings together juicy chicken and a heavenly roasted pepper sauce, making dinner time both simple and spectacular. It’s the perfect recipe for a weeknight when you want something delicious without the fuss. First up, season your chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Carrot Salad with Coriander is a staple at church potlucks. It’s a simple salad with one main ingredient: carrot. This salad is often made with loads of garlic, which is overpowering, but not this recipe! This is Mom’s recipe and my husband really prefers this version. This is also referred to as Korean salad. The fragrant coriander is the “secret” ingredient....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These slow cooker chicken tacos have the juiciest, most flavorful chicken. I love that you can make the chicken and prep the fixings ahead of time. It’s perfect for parties and is super family friendly. Have you tried my sweet and spicy baked chicken recipe? It’s been very popular with many of you and is always a winner at dinner parties plus it’s caveman EASY....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Strawberries Romanoff is a no-bake, easy and luscious summer dessert. It is the adult version of Strawberries and Cream (one of my favorite recipes since childhood). This dessert feels and tastes fancy but it’s refreshingly simple to make and it is perfect for summer parties! The whipped cream topping is easy and just works; a simple sweetened whipped cream with sour cream folded into it, which gives it amazing flavor and creaminess....
We love serving small mushrooms as appetizers, like in our Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Chicken Stuffed Mushrooms, and Gouda and Bacon Mushrooms, since they are bite-sized and easy to eat. This simple stuffed mushrooms recipe is a tried and true favorite you’ll love! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Easy Stuffed Mushroom Recipe When I sat down to create the Natashas Kitchen Cookbook, I knew I wanted to include a great stuffed mushroom recipe, and this one does not disappoint!...
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is a flavorful make-ahead lunch. It’s bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, and packs a hefty serving of plant-based protein in each bite. What I love about this salad is that it’s extra-filling thanks to the addition of pulses. Pulses are the protein-packed and sustainable foods known as dry peas, chickpeas, lentils and beans. In this recipe you’ll benefit from two types of pulses, in the form of red lentil pasta and chickpeas....
This post is sponsored by our friends at Bako Sweet®, who provided us with the incredible California sweet potatoes. All opinions are our own. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make Masala and Chai possible. Nothing screams Fall more than the comfort of a classic rice pudding in my family. We serve it hot off the stove for dessert on chilly nights, and I especially love it when my mom uses ghee-roasted vermicelli noodles, or seviyaan instead of basmati rice....
30 Minute Szechuan Pork This Szechuan Pork stir fry recipe has been a staple on my blog for over 12 years, and it’s easy to see why it’s still a hit. Every bite of this dish is a delightful mix of tender pork loin and crunchy, fresh veggies, all smothered in a zesty sauce that’s just the right kind of spicy. It’s a testament to how a simple, no-fuss recipe can create such a flavor-packed and satisfying meal – perfect for those busy weeknights or when you need a quick, scrumptious fix....
On the weekdays, we stick with super fast make-ahead breakfasts like Overnight Oats, but on the weekends we take a slower pace and fire up the stove to cook everything from Omelettes to Crepes. If you are looking for some new favorite breakfast recipes, this crispy Hash Brown Recipe is a must-try. It pairs well with nearly every breakfast menu. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy....
I created this tropical ice pops for Fiterazzi. These treats are easy to make and contain significantly less sugar than many store-bought ice pops! Enjoy! Q: What is your favorite type of ice pop?
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The meatballs are the real stars of this turkey meatball soup; you will savor each one. Make a big pot for your family and enjoy it all week (if it lasts that long). My sister Tanya is a great home cook. She is always discovering something new and delicious and sharing it with us. Tanya showed us how to make this soup....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you love one-pan chicken recipes like Chicken Madeira or Chicken Marsala, this Tuscan Chicken Recipe is sure to become a new favorite. We loved it so much that we now have a Tuscan Shrimp Recipe! Tuscan Chicken Video Tutorial Watch Natasha make Tuscan Chicken, then grab the ingredients below and give it a try for yourself. P.S. Here’s the Splatter Guard for sauteeing that I showed you in the video....
Tzatziki Chicken Salad There’s something utterly magical about the way simple ingredients come together in my new Tzatziki Chicken Salad. The crunchy romaine lettuce, paired with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the sharp bite of red onion, sets the stage for the star of the show: perfectly cooked chicken, generously drizzled with homemade tzatziki sauce. This salad is a perfect go-to meal when you need a quick, satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on taste or freshness....
Speaking of back-to-school, this potato salad is a perfect make-ahead lunch dish. When I was in law school, I always dedicated Sunday afternoons to cooking for the week. We’re talking a major 2 to 3-hour cooking session where I cooked large portions of 5 dishes. That way, I could just pick a little bit of each dish for lunch throughout the week. Sure, those weekly cooking sessions were a lot of work, but they were a welcome respite from my computer, textbooks, and many, many highlighters....
Why You’ll Love It It’s easy to make. Just toss a few ingredients into a blender and blend. The hardest part is waiting for it to firm up in the fridge! It tastes authentic. Cream cheese is a difficult flavor to mimic, but this combination is the closest I’ve ever tasted. (Especially when you turn it into cream cheese frosting… yum!) It’s nourishing. This vegan cream cheese is made with simple real food ingredients, including lemon juice and cashews, which provide vitamin C, magnesium, and more....
For those of you who are just starting to experiment with adding different vegetables to your smoothies, this is a great place to start. I’ve used easy-to-find ingredients for this green smoothie recipe. Feel free to play around with the ingredients to suit your taste! WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE GREEN SMOOTHIE LIQUIDS: ORANGE JUICE & OAT MILK I always use juice as a base for my smoothies because they provide natural sweetness....
