The Best Coconut Macadamia Cookies Recipe I love the holidays! My favorite part is the cookies. They are a big part of my yearly Christmas routine. From the middle of November, until just a few days before the big day, you’ll find me in the kitchen, baking cookies! Easy To Make Delicious & Unique Perfect For Holidays Can Be Made In Advance Simple Ingredient List I love macadamia nuts, and I especially love them in cookies!...
“Mmmmm, this is really good, Crab Rangoon should be a dip!” – my husband. I couldn’t agree more. Crab Rangoon in Dip form is perfect because the wonton chips are soo crunchy and can hold as much dip as your heart desires. Don’t get me wrong, classic Crab Rangoon is perfect too. But this is somewhat easier because you don’t have to worry about folding all of those little wontons into fancy shapes....
Sometimes you want something other than turkey for your holiday dinner, and for those times, this cranberry pork roast is perfect. Still elegant and impressive, but very little effort required. Succulent and savory, tender and flavorful, this cranberry pork roast is a must! With a homemade cranberry sauce, this pork roast will make you look like a gourmet cook in your kitchen! This pork loin is going to fill your house with the most mouth watering aroma ever as it cooks!...
If you have made our Classic Eclairs, then you already know how to make these. The dough is the same and this cream puff recipe has an even easier filling. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Homebaked pastries are the closest thing to getting them freshly baked from a Parisian Bakery! We love re-creating classic pastries like Eclairs, Croissants, Scones, and, of course, these Cream Puffs, which are surprisingly simple to make....
Like this authentic, creamy coleslaw. Rather than using mayonnaise as a base, this dressing gets its creaminess from raw cashews, which promote heart health. Cashews are a great source of magnesium, which is essential for calcium absorption, known to improve bone health and keep our nervous system running smoothly. Insufficient magnesium in the body can lead to high blood pressure, migraines, muscle soreness and fatigue, so this salad is a delicious way to help boost your intake!...
We love Mexican-inspired taco recipes, from our famous Fish Tacos to Taco Soup. We even make our own Taco Seasoning! If you enjoy tacos as much as we do, this homemade taco salad shell recipe is a must-try! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Taco Salad Shells The Best Tortilla Bowls are first pan-fried and then baked. This ensures a crisp and bubbly shell that tastes wonderful....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. You can decorate almost any dessert with chocolate. Decorating Cakes with Chocolate is quick, easy and all you need is chocolate chips, a sheet of parchment paper and something to pipe it with; either a ziploc bag, or if you have one, you can use a frosting baggy with a pointy tip (to be completely un-technical). The recipe for the cake photographed above is posted here....
The Perfect Game Day Snack I’ve got a real treat for you with this Deep Fried Cauliflower recipe – it’s my go-to for game days and get-togethers. Imagine biting into these golden, crispy morsels, each one bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Trust me, it’s so easy to whip up and is always a hit with friends and family, turning any occasion into a memorable feast. Cauliflower: If you’re not a cauliflower fan, this batter works wonderfully on mushrooms as well....
It’s a twist on classic Hummus, a beloved Middle Eastern spread and dip known worldwide for its creamy, dreamy texture and pleasantly nutty taste. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet. Red pepper hummus video Ingredients & Substitutions for Red Pepper Hummus How to Make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Serving suggestions Variations Storage & Make Ahead Questions More bell pepper recipes More chickpea recipes If you like classic Hummus or our lentil hummus, then you’ll love this creamy and velvety roasted red pepper hummus....
What’s in a name right? I discovered a new way of cooking this in the crock pot; a safer way. I was poking around my can of sweetened condensed milk and found this: Oh snap!! This is exactly what I’ve been doing. I’ve heard the can can explode if it’s not fully submerged in water, but could there have been chemicals from the can entering my dulce de leche? Well, I was inspired to try something new!...
The recipe is fresh and nutritious. You can make it with or without parmesan cheese; it only takes 5 minutes in a food processor. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What is arugula pesto? Ingredients and substitutions for arugula pesto How to make arugula pesto Arugula pesto serving suggestions Variations Arugula pesto recipe with no nuts Questions Storage & make ahead More arugula recipes Depending on the season and ingredients you have, you can make all sorts of pestos....
You can make this simple and tasty recipe in about 30 minutes and have it for a lovely meal with your family. They are easier than you think. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet using a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour. Sweet potato gnocchi video Ingredients & Substitutions for sweet potato gnocchi Butter & Sage Sauce How to make sweet potato gnocchi Serving suggestions Side dishes Variations Storage Questions More Sweet Potato Recipes They definitely fall into the healthy-ish comfort food category; they are easy to make with sweet potatoes, flour, and salt and cook in 1 minute....
It has a bright and herbaceous taste with sweet, tart, and nutty undertones, making it the perfect side dish for rich, creamy, and spiced dishes. Serve it as part of a cozy spread with other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes. Like tahini salad, shirazi salad, Piyaz, and fattoush, tabbouleh is widespread across Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Tabouli is easy to make with simple and affordable ingredients. It packs plenty of flavor, it’s healthy, and it’s the perfect side dish for most Middle Eastern recipes....
In terms of fat goh, the word fat (發) can mean “prosperity,” “wealth,” or “growth.” The word goh (糕) also sounds like the pronunciation of the character “高,” which means “high” or “tall.” When you put 發糕 together, it can carry the meaning of prosperity and wealth getting higher in the new year. Sometimes, you’ll see fat goh translated as “prosperity cake” or “wealth cake” in English. TWEAKING MAMA LIN’S RECIPE The fat goh recipe below is based on a recipe that Mama Lin shared with me years ago....
Homemade breakfast sandwiches are so much better than fast food egg mcmuffins! On more relaxed mornings, we typically make individual breakfast sandwiches or these fresh open-faced Avocado Spread Sandwiches. You’ll want to keep this make-ahead tutorial for busy mornings or to feed a crowd. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches: Freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches are the best way to batch cook and meal prep for breakfast....
Now that the Whole30 is in the rearview mirror, my food porn daydreams can finally come to life. So let’s grab all the lush, ripe heirloom tomatoes that we can get our hands on and have a baking party! First, the crust. I haven’t talked about this much on the blog yet, but reintroducing wheat into my diet has been a bit of a problem for my tummy. I can feel my body working harder to digest wheat, and there’s some discomfort in my stomach....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My family loves Greek-inspired food. Try our crisp Greek Salad or our sweet, flaky Baklava. If you are a fan of Greek dishes, this popular ‘Patates Lemonates’ (Lemon Potatoes) recipe is one my entire family swoons over. What are Greek Lemon Potatoes? Greek lemon potatoes are a staple in Greek cuisine. These potato wedges are braised in a lemon-garlic flavored broth, with herbs such as oregano....
If you are craving something delicious and nutritious, this recipe is for you. From our popular apple cake and healthy apple bread, we learned that adding more fruit to the batter than standard recipes improves flavor and texture. So that’s what we did here. You can expect a healthy banana bread with: Like our other quick bread recipes, this one can also be transformed into delicious banana muffins for a quick breakfast on the go....
With abundant fresh ingredients and creative cooking techniques, these meat-free recipes provide tasty flavors while promoting overall well–being. You will love these recipes because they offer: Whether you want to explore new flavors or eat more vegetables, vegetarian cooking offers endless possibilities for nutritious and satisfying meals. For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page. We use our quick bake-and-blend technique that results in a flavorful, nutritious, and creamy soup that is very satisfying to eat....
I don’t usually work with spice mixes like this, but I wanted to try my hand at making a Cajun-style pasta, and every recipe I found called for “Cajun seasoning.” Rather than buying a store-bought bottle of specialty seasoning for just one dish, I decided to use the ingredients I already had in my spice rack to come up with this quick and convenient homemade version. I hope it comes in handy for you, too!...
