FavoritePinShare Calling all chocolate lovers! These easy chocolate cake mix cookies melt in your mouth and will land on your “must make for every occasion” list! They are so delicious that you may as well come to terms with the fact that you won’t be able to stop at just one! Chocolate desserts are a weakness in my household. I put them out on the counter, and BAM! They are gone quicker than you can imagine....
FavoritePinShare The cutest addition to any holiday party, this Christmas tree charcuterie board is both festive and delicious! It features a delicious mix of salami, prosciutto, cheese, fruits, and nuts, with rosemary sprigs as tree branches! It almost looks too good to eat. I know it can be tricky trying to figure out what appetizers to serve for holiday parties. When in doubt, make a charcuterie board! You really can’t go wrong!...
FavoritePinShare Coconut Cream Key Lime Pie is a fresh, easy to make dessert with a smooth creamy filling and a buttery crunch in the crust. It is beautiful and makes a great sweet treat when entertaining because everyone LOVES it! I am constantly craving key lime in the summer. If you know what I’m talking about try No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake or Macadamia Key Lime Pie for two other heavenly pies with that signature lime flavor!...
So here I am, after a 3 day pause (I have lots going on), to talk about my home country and one of its most popular dishes: the coxinha.You guys are going to hear lots about Brazil throughout my blog journey, since it is not only the country where I was raised and born, but also because it has amazing food!Talking about Brazil is very bittersweet to me, as I have a relationship of love and hate with the country....
This recipe is based on the Couscous with Tomato and Onion from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem cookbook which I am obsessed with. It has so many ideas for new ways to prepare fresh and simple food, with a heavy emphasis on vegetarian recipes. I altered the recipe to remove the butter and reduce the amount of oil generally, as well as reducing the amount of water used to prepare the couscous to make the couscous less soggy once cooked (as it continues to cook and absorb liquid when in the stove)....
Wondering how to stop fish sticking to the pan? It’s easy: use a heavy based skillet (doesn’t need to be non stick), heat the pan before adding oil, and most importantly – do not move move the fish until it naturally releases from the pan! Crispy Pan Fried Fish I think that cooking fish on the stove is the BEST way to cook fish, especially when you invest in really good fish fillets – or you’ve caught your own!...
Cucumber Salad Cucumber is probably one of my most consumed vegetables. They make an appearance in many of my salads – from Greek Salad and Ottolenghi’s Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad to epic Asian salads like Thai Beef Salad, exploding with spicy tangy lime flavours. I serve them the classic South East Asian way – cut into wedges and served plain on the side of foods like Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) and Thai Fried Rice....
Ever since I published my keto yogurt recipe, people have been asking me for a high protein dairy free yogurt version. Well, here it is, and it’s super easy to do. This creamy coconut yogurt recipe has everything you love about the regular kind, without the dairy! Using coconut milk, the process is very similar to the regular kind. Let me show you how to make coconut yogurt below, plus get delicious topping ideas, and learn tips to make sure your coconut milk yogurt turns out perfectly every time....
What is Dal Soup Dal soup is an Indian soup variety where lentils are simmered with vegetables, leafy greens, spices and herbs to make a satiating dish. This soup is a good way to add some protein especially on a vegetarian or vegan diet. This is a healthy Indian dish with subtle regional variations resulting in varied flavors. Dal Soup can be made with different kinds of lentils, seasonal vegetables, fresh and dried herbs and spices....
FavoritePinShare This decadent, rich Chocolate Torte is an easy, elegant dessert to serve to your friends and family to make them believe you are a gourmet cook! Each bite is a luxurious experience for the most dedicated chocolate lovers! If you love chocolate desserts like we do, be sure to try these Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, Death by Chocolate Cheesecake, or Chocolate Meringue Cookies! Chocolate Torte We are obsessed with this classic chocolate torte that manages to be both elegant and rustic at the same time....
Aren’t you just dying to know how I made that frosting?? 😜 (Looking for Pupcakes? Here it is!) Dog cake for Dozer’s birthday! “That frosting tastes a bit odd,” grumbled the husband of Dozer’s boarder. Can you just imagine the pleasure she got out of telling him he’d just eaten a DOG cake??😂 “Serves him right for helping himself to anything that looks tasty” she smirked when she told me....
This is what casserole dreams are made of! The look, the textures, the flavors – each department gets a perfect 10. It’s a dish you won’t mind eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all on the same day. Getting bored with your usual rotation of chicken dinners? Add this to the mix for an exciting meal the whole family will enjoy! What is Chicken Divan? Chicken Divan is a timeless dish that goes way back into the 1930s....
FavoritePinShare Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is such a classic and amazing cheeseball filled with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, and dried beef. This easy cheese ball is going to be the hit at any gathering! If you are looking for an awesome cheese ball recipe you have come to the right place. You should also try this Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball, Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball, or this Pineapple Cheese Ball....
I’m leaving on a much-needed vacation today! We’re traveling to Europe, and I can’t wait to tell you more about it on Instagram and in my free email newsletter. In the meantime, I want to help you make the most of your summer produce with this easy cold roast vegetable salad recipe. Roasted vegetable salad with balsamic dressing and feta is one of my favorite summer salads right now. So, why this one, and why now?...
FavoritePinShare These crispy onion strings are the absolute BEST! The brown and crispy outside and the deliciously moist onion inside make this the perfect topping for any burger or salad! I love adding delicious toppings to my meals! These crispy onions strings are the best and go with everything. Try using them on this juicy air fryer hamburger, this delicious green bean casserole, or this delicious cobb salad. Crispy Fried Onion Strings I have been dying to make this recipe for so long, and now that I have finally done it, I don’t know why I waited!...
FavoritePinShare One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is creamy, hearty, easy and a savory perfection meal. It is going to be dinner winner! Tender mushrooms, tasty ground beef and luscious served with noodles for a beautiful dish your whole family will love. This has the protein and starch already in it so to add a little color I suggest serving this with something green, like these Garlic Butter Green Beans, Grilled Asparagus or a fresh green salad for a perfect satisfying meal....
This is not a dum biryani, but tastes great with good flavors and can be prepared in a pot, pressure cooker or an Instant pot. Traditionally a biryani is dum cooked after layering partially cooked rice over marinated meat. Making a traditional biryani takes a lot of time. So I make egg biryani often following this recipe. For years I have made egg biryani in a traditional whistling pressure cooker....
After all, you’ve countless rice dishes in Asian cuisine with personal favorites as well. You have rice and lentils. There is always curry and rice for curry fans. You’ll also find umpteen recipes with your humble egg as the hero ingredient. But fried rice with egg is a usual recipe in Asian cooking & you will find numerous versions of it. This unique combo and the resulting explosion of flavors as you eat the first spoonful explains the popularity of Chinese egg fried rice....
Oven-fried chicken thighs, that taste just like pan-fried or even deep-fried, but without all the greasy mess and a boatload of extra calories and added cholesterol. And there is no breading involved either. Is that even possible? Yes!!! Are you interested? No doubt, you are. Keep reading. I am certain that once you try them you will be making them again and again. I know I am. After much success with my extra crispy baked chicken wings, I’ve been experimenting with chicken thighs....
One bite and you’ll know this is a keeper! Carrot Salad If you’re like me, you always have carrots in the fridge. Also, if you’re like me, you’re “always” scratching around for quick vegetable side dishes to serve with dinner. So – ever thought about making Carrot Salad?? It’s quick, it’s unbelievably tasty, and you’ve probably got everything you need to make it right now. And you can feel very tres chic because grated carrot salad is actually a French dish!...
