Waldorf Salad I had my first Waldorf salad over 20 years ago at a restaurant. I absolutely loved the crunchiness of the apples and all the yummy creaminess. The fact that this salad has fruits and chicken all mixed together is a winner in my book. Made with with crisp apples, pears, grapes, celery, raisins, and walnuts and an incredibly easy creamy dressing, this salad is perfect for either lunch or dinner....
Now that the weather is cooling off, you may not feel inclined to drink as many green smoothies or eat as many raw salads, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help support your body’s natural detoxification system with quick and easy whole food options. I’d like to provide a solution that can help more people at an affordable price, so I’m hoping this online program will do just that....
I must admit, I LOVE bread. Biscuits, white, whole wheat, rolls – you name it, I’ve probably made it. I taught myself how to bake the perfect homemade bread a while back, and it has totally changed my outlook! Not only does it taste better than store-bought, it’s also not as hard as it looks and will make you feel wonderfully accomplished. Once I had mastered making my own bread, I wanted to get creative with it – cue my watermelon look-alike raisin bread!...
My favorite thing to get at an Indian buffet is several drumsticks of tandoori chicken with saffron rice. The charred crispy bits are wildly satisfying. Thankfully, it’s absolutely replicable at home in an oven without spending thousands on a tandoor. Roasting at a temperature above 400°F and then broiling results in the crispy, charred texture that we all know and love. The Roasted Whole Tandoori Chicken is perfect for a large family, for a dinner or holiday party, or as an alternative to turkey for Thanksgiving....
You may have noticed that I don’t use stevia in my recipes or daily routine anymore, so I thought I’d take a moment to share why. Why I Started Using Stevia First, let’s talk about why I tried stevia in the first place. I embarked on my first Candida Cleanse in 2011, following the protocol laid out in Natalia Rose’s book, Detox 4 Women. While following the program, I cut out nearly all sugar (even the natural sugar found in fruit) and satisfied my sweet tooth using stevia instead, because it is marketed as an all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener that isn’t supposed to impact your blood sugar or feed yeast overgrowth....
30 Minute Wonton Soup This Wonton Soup – it’s a game-changer. Every spoonful is a delightful journey, with silky wontons filled with savory pork, dancing in a rich, aromatic broth. It’s my go-to when I need something quick yet deeply satisfying, and it never fails to bring that cozy, ‘wrapped in a blanket’ feeling to my kitchen. Ground Pork: The heart of your wonton filling! If you prefer a leaner option, you can substitute ground chicken or ground turkey....
World’s Best Chili Alright, I know I’m saying a lot here by naming this the World’s Best Chili recipe, but it truly is in my world. Rich and deep flavors that are developed over time is what this chili is all about. No ground beef or chili powder here. I made a chili paste with lots of dried chiles which I think is the key to this recipe. I’ve had these dried chiles in the fridge for a couple months now and I knew I was going to use them in a chili but it’s one of those things I put off until I started craving chili....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. At the end of a really long day, it’s so hard to find time and motivation to cook, so I compiled this list of One Pan Recipes to answer the age old question of “what’s for dinner?” These low stress one-dish, one-pan, one-pot wonders will put a little pep in your step knowing that you won’t have a huge pile of dishes following you....
The genius behind Pocky is the way they are designed. There is about an inch of the biscuit that is not dipped in cream so that the cream won’t melt in your hands as you eat it. Genius. For this post, I ventured out and tried the cookies and cream and matcha flavors. I’m sad to report that they were disappointing. The cookies and cream variety had absolutely no flavor; it wasn’t even sweet....
Your guests are going to be raving about how you stand out this year with this Desi Thanksgiving Dinner Menu. Appetizers To keep the Galette simple, skip the pastry dough made from scratch and purchase a pie crust from the grocery store. Alternatively, you can make the pastry dough a few days beforehand and freeze it. At the end, I’ve also provided my tips and tricks to hosting a successful desi Thanksgiving feast at your home....
Similar to peanut butter cups, this bite-sized treat features a crisp, dark chocolate shell with creamy almond butter in the middle. I highly recommend adding a pinch of sea salt on top, too! The sweet-and-salty combination takes the flavor over the top. Ingredients You’ll Need What’s in almond butter cups? Dark chocolate chipsCoconut oilAlmond butterSea salt The simple combination above will give you the fastest results, but you can also make a 3-ingredient chocolate coating (instead of using chocolate chips) which I’ll share below....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. You’re gonna appreciate this; a simple, authentic bread kvas that doesn’t need a concentrate! My hubby’s cousin, Angelina, shared this recipe with us. We’ve made it with rye bread and with black bread and both were so refreshing! New favorite for sure – thanks Angelina! This kvass lasts up to a week in the fridge (probably longer, but it might start tasting kinda strong)....
Apple Cinnamon Scones Fresh apple cinnamon scones, right out of the oven – there’s nothing like it. If you love yourself and your significant other, make these. They will be your breakfast every morning this week, guaranteed. Don’t forget the cup of coffee! There’s nothing more homey than a freshly baked scone. I love the smell of apples and cinnamon baking, whether it’s in a pie or these beautiful scones – it’s pure comfort....
Now I love making dishes in foil packets, otherwise known as en pappilote. The purpose behind it is that the flavors inside mingle and intensify as the food cooks in its own steam. When the packets are opened, which is usually done at the table, you have a perfectly cooked dish with awesome flavors and juices. That’s what inspired this Asian Glazed Salmon In Foil, all those sweet and tangy flavors meld into the perfect week night dish....
Mama Lin stores bags of them in her fridge and adds them into nearly everything she cooks—from dumplings, to vegetables and soup. She keeps so much of them that I usually take small bags home with me. Don’t be fooled by their size. Though small, dried shrimp impart a lot of umami flavor to any dish. (Side note: In Chinese, we refer to umami flavor as “甜” (tían), which coincidentally, is also the word used to describe “sweet....
I’m a bit sad! My nice 4 day long weekend is coming to an end. And what a weekend it was, we got so much snow, it snowed for 2 days in a row. Now it’s finally starting to warm just a bit and the snow is slowly melting. Though there is one family member that really enjoys this weather and that is my dog. Today’s recipe is bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms....
a pile of napkins (or 2 sturdy paper towels)your appetite (duh)a hair tie if you have long hair (there’s nothing worse than trying to brush your hair away from your face when your fingers are covered in awesome BBQ sauciness)a glass of water to cleanse the palette before tearing up more wings (optional) Did I miss anything here? I know a lot of you are into grilled wings, but we’re not going to do that here today, and there’s a good reason for that....
My No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a dreamy, creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With layers of graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and fresh bananas, pineapple, and strawberries, it’s a delightful treat that comes together effortlessly. Top it off with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and you have a show-stopping dessert without ever turning on the oven. Graham Cracker Crumbs: I like to use these for a sweet and crunchy base....
Beef Brisket Gyros Gyros are my go to meal when I need something savory, filling, but still bursting with fresh flavors. I have to admit that before I moved to Alberta I had never truly had a perfect medium rare steak. I just had never liked beef that much till I tried the grass fed variety that we eat out here! Sad I know but I’ve been making up for lost time, and that’s where this recipe comes in....
This hearty dish is a staple meal in the South that has become part of Southern cuisine, similar to Banana Pudding, Shrimp Boil, and Mississippi Pot Roast. While everyone says their Grandma made it best, there’s one thing we can all agree on: it makes for one delicious start to your day. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Homemade Biscuits and Gravy Recipe We don’t go out to eat for breakfast often, but when we do, I love to order biscuits and gravy – it’s the ultimate breakfast comfort food, but now I make them even better at home!...
