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Cilantro is one of those herbs that you either love or hate. Not so long ago, I was a cilantro hater. When I was in college, you couldn’t pay me to eat anything with cilantro on top! (I thought it tasted like soap.) Don’t ask me what changed, but now I find the flavor of cilantro super-refreshing. Maybe it just eventually grew on me? Or perhaps it was pregnancy? Even though I’m no longer pregnant, certain preferences and aversions have definitely stuck with me– for example, I really didn’t like bananas in smoothies when I was pregnant, and I still don’t care for them now....

Festive Baked Brie With Cranberry Sauce The Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is a crowd-pleaser that’s both easy to make and delicious to eat. Warm, gooey cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy cranberry topping, making each bite a delightful contrast. It’s the kind of appetizer that will have everyone asking for seconds, perfect for any gathering or special occasion. Brie Cheese: The star of the show, Brie brings a creamy, buttery flavor and texture that becomes irresistibly gooey when baked....

Spaghetti Casserole! The weeknight dinner you have all been waiting for! Baked spaghetti casserole, yum! This is the dinner everyone will flock to the table for – your kids, your spouse, your friends AND the neighbours. Don’t worry, there’s enough here to go around for everyone. Here I go again making food for a dozen when there’s only 2 of us. But, this casserole is something that will not go to waste because I for one, LOVE this dish!...

Be sure to try my French Onion and Italian Wedding Soup recipes next! Beef Vegetable Soup This Beef Vegetable Soup is TRULY a no-fail recipe. My favorite part about it, believe it or not, is the lack of starchy ingredients. (Allow me to explain.) What this means, is that you can refrigerate or freeze leftovers without worrying that potatoes will get mushy or that pasta, rice, or barley will soak up all of the broth....

What You Need to Know About Coconut Flour I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: Coconut flour is SO tricky to work with. You’d think by now, after developing recipes like my Coconut Flour Zucchini Bread, Coconut Flour Carrot Cake, and Coconut Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, I would have a pretty good idea of how to make practically any baked good with coconut flour. However, it still took me 6 different attempts to get this recipe right....

My holiday season is not complete without baking copious amounts of baked goods for friends and family. I just love the sweet scents that swirl around my kitchen and the warmth that comes from the oven. One of my favorite things to bake around the holidays are cookies because they are easy to share. I bake enough to give to my neighbors and some of my favorite farmers at the farmers market....

I love long weekends. In Canada we celebrated Family Day and in the States President’s day. Pretty much all weekend I did nothing but putz around the house, and watched Once Upon a Time on Netflix. I’m obsessed with this show now. If you get Netflix watch it, it’s awesome. Besides watching Netflix I’ve been answering a lot of questions on making Magic Cake and Chocolate Magic Cake from you my dear and loyal readers....

Let’s amplify our taco game with these cajun shrimp tacos. These babies take a mere 15 minutes to create and are loaded with succulent, flavorful shrimp, cooked to perfection in a bold cajun seasoning. And that mango salsa? My favourite part. There’s something about sweet and spicy salsas that I just can’t get enough of. Ripe mango, bright cherry tomatoes, a nice kick from the jalapeno pepper, and the freshness from the cilantro, green onions and lime juice – make this salsa perfection!...

Ingredienti e sostituzioni Melanzane: l’ingrediente principale della caponata. Le melanzane globo americane o le melanzane italiane sono le migliori. Sono quelle nere e rotonde. Pomodori: puoi usare pomodori freschi maturi, come in questa ricetta, o pomodori in scatola, a pezzetti, interi o anche passata di pomodoro. Olio d’oliva, cipolla e sedano: si usano per la base di sapore del piatto. Olive: Io preferisco usare le olive snocciolate. Le olive verdi sono più tradizionali, ma anche le olive nere sono buone....

If you’ve explored the chai scene in New York City, you may have tried the famous $1.50 cup of cardamom chai at a few hole in the walls around the city. It’s super popular for college students looking for a quick and cheap pick-me-up between classes. They’re also a great hand warmer on cold or rainy days. A Cardamom Chai is a quick way to make a simple yet fragrant cup of chai with a little something extra using green cardamom versus developing flavor and creaminess in a cup of Masala Chai....

Easy Chicken And Mushrooms In Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe This dish is similar to a dish my mom makes all the time, and one that’s always been a favorite of mine ever since I can remember. The dill was and always has been a crucial ingredient and I think that is probably my favorite part about this dish. The more dill you put in this dish the better it is, at least in my opinion....

Easy Chicken Doner Kebab Recipe Let’s talk about this recipe and why it’s easy! First off, you don’t need a grill, spit, or any fancy equipment. In fact, you are going to be amazed by this cooking technique. In a nutshell, you toss chicken breast in a boldly spiced yogurt marinade, wrap it in plastic to form a log shape, freeze the log, and then pan-fry thin slices of the marinated chicken....

This Chicken Parmesan Sub has quickly become a favorite in my house, especially with my hubby. Crispy chicken breasts, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese all nestled in a warm sub roll – it’s simply irresistible. Every bite feels like a comforting hug, making it the perfect meal for any night of the week. First things first, preheat that oven to 400°F (200°C). While it’s getting hot, line up some parchment paper and grab a meat mallet....

Serve this with Creamy Herb Pasta, Parmesan Garlic Pasta or Buttered Noodles. Chicken Piccata If you want to make a restaurant-worthy meal at home, get ready- you’re about to do it. I’ll start by saying this: Preparing the chicken (i.e. Slicing, pounding, dredging, searing), is the most laborious part of this recipe. From there, it’s really quick and easy. Unlike most recipes, this one includes the addition of chicken broth, which adds great flavor and helps create even more of that flavorful, gourmet-worthy sauce....

Be sure to try my Italian Wedding Soup recipe next! Chickpea Soup There is something so incredibly warm and satisfying about this Chickpea Soup! When I’m in the mood for something a little different, with lots of flavor, protein, and vegetables, this is always what I make. Using canned beans makes it ultra convenient too! It also makes a fantastic freezer meal, don’t be afraid to make a double batch- it won’t go to waste!...

Learn how to make the original chimichurri recipe, popular in Argentina and Uruguay. It only takes 5 minutes and 7 simple ingredients. Check out our best sauce recipes. What is chimichurri? Ingredients Parsley: you can use either flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley. Flat-leaf parsley has a bolder, more aromatic flavor so we use and recommend that.Oregano: dry oregano is used in the original recipe. We recommend sticking to that.Garlic: use fresh garlic, finely minced....

Chocolate Magic Cake A few years ago my Magic Cake recipe took over the internet. Ever since then I’ve made many different versions, including this chocolate magic cake version. If I were to pick a favorite, I’d say it’s a tie between this and Nutella magic cake! If you’re wondering about the origin of magic cakes, it’s a little unclear where they’re from, however, I’ve actually found information that this cake is from my home country, Romania....

This candy cane bark is totally adorable and so delicious. It’s loaded with pistachios, cranberries and candy canes. For some reason I keep gravitating towards using pistachios this season, but you could use whatever nuts you have. Pecans would be nice, almonds would be great. This is a great recipe to do with your kids because you can get really creative and have lots of fun. I’m an adult, well I’d like to think that I am, and I had tons of fun making this with my friend....

“No, no, not the dreadful fruit cake…” Fear not my friends, I promise this moist and fruity cake is loaded with yummy cherries, raisins, and candied apricots. Not to mention a drizzle or two (maybe more) of booze – perhaps not like grandma’s house at all! I really did my best on this cake because I realize that the term “fruit cake” has a bit of an unappealing reputation for some!...

My initial concerns about the challenge: Slip-ups: When I’m hungry, I’m HUNGRY, and I will eat whatever snack there is within reach without thinking twice about the ingredients. I’m going to crave wheat-based bread or grains: My food cravings definitely are a force to be reckoned with. I didn’t realize this before, but my apartment is well stocked with gluten-free food already. Quinoa, rice, squash, and potatoes will definitely be on heavy rotation this week....