If you’re a fan of the French classics, make sure to also check out my Boeuf Bourguignon, Croque Monsieur and Gougères. They are to die for! French cuisine has my unconditional love! ❤️ Not the ultra sophisticated dishes, like escargot, but the rustic, homemade French recipes that are very easy to recreate at home, like Boeuf Bourguignon or this Poulet à la Moutarde. And don’t let the fancy-sounding French name scare you!...
I had to take a pause from posting every other day because I’ve been not only dealing with my painful herniated disc, but have also been fighting an annoying cold the last few days. It’s been really hot in NYC during the last week or so and there’s nothing more uncomfortable than having a cold when it’s hot outside. It’s not like I could make a stew to nurse me back to health… :( So I decided to make something that was comforting but summery at the same time: Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Arugula Risotto!...
“Gingerbread Boxes and Mason Jars are my solution for a Christmas centrepiece/gift which is a more sensible size than making a gigantic Gingerbread house that won’t get eaten.” Last year I made a Gingerbread House for my family Christmas dinner. Other than the fact that tins of lentils I used to stabilise the walls got trapped inside the house (I forgot they were there when I put the roof on) and that the house went a bit lopsided when I was driving to my mother’s house (hence the ribbon around it), I was rather chuffed with my efforts....
FavoritePinShare A delicious soft and chewy cookie that is a mix between a ginger snap and snickerdoodle! What do you get when a ginger snap and a snickerdoodle have a baby? You get a gingerdoodle my friends. And one of my new favorite cookies. Ok so funny story. My oldest son has red hair. Also referred to sometimes as a ginger. 🙂 He’s the cutest red head that I know. Well, he got home from school and immediately devoured three cookies in one sitting....
FavoritePinShare Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. I’ve got a fancy-sounding, but secretly SUPER simple dish. It’s a classy dressed-up pasta, but couldn’t be too much easier to make! If you like goat cheese, you’ll love the simple flavor of this pasta. It’s flavor-packed and stuffed with good-for-you vegetables. The broccoli and red bell pepper are delicious with this pasta, but other vegetables can easily be substituted. You could also use a different kind of pasta – even an angel hair or fettuccine noodle would work with the other ingredients....
FavoritePinShare An amazing asian marinade that makes this grilled chicken fantastic! I have been grilling a lot lately. And today when I was out in the hot North Carolina heat I realized something. This summer marks two years of blogging! If you need a good laugh, click here for one of my first recipes. I started my blog using a point and shoot camera with a flash. I have definitely come a long way in the last two years and can’t believe how much I have learned and grown along the way....
FavoritePinShare This Grilled Honey Lime Salmon is a light and tasty dish that is just perfect for summer. The honey and lime butter sauce is sweet, tangy and so amazingly flavorful! Hey guys! It’s Kelly here from Life Made Sweeter again. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite dishes to make once it gets warmer outside. With summer just around the corner, we’ve been using our grill nonstop. Salmon (with teriyaki sauce, with chili lime seasoning, cooked in foil packets) is hands down my favorite fish to eat....
For those of you who, unlike myself, lack a cooler, younger sibling to keep you updated on hip acronyms, FOMO stands for “Fear of Missing Out.” At the end of every June, I feel prickles of light panic, because one third of summer has disappeared, and I fear I am behind on making the most of it. How can it possibly be the last day of June, and I have yet to bake my Grammy’s classic shortcake, toast a s’more (though these indoor s’mores bites were a delightful alternative), make these Grilled Stuffed Peppers, or go camping?...
Over the years it has become a favorite among many Indians. Right from the upscale restaurants to the street carts these are one of the most ordered and enjoyed. Hakka noodles are so flavorsome, delicious and have a great crunch that make you crave for more. Unfortunately, the noodles served in most of these places are loaded with oil and msg that dehydrates us a lot. So why not make these at home....
Yes, that is correct. This full-time food blogger’s #1 party appetizer is a combination of deli meat, cheese, mustard, and puff pastry that I buy in the freezer section of the grocery store. Wait! Don’t go! As borderline embarrassingly simple as this puff pastry ham and cheese pinwheels recipe is to make, the reason I keep coming back to it again and again (and again and again) is the way my guests react every time I pull a pan of these fun appetizer roll ups out of the oven....
We almost never eat salad for dinner at home, but since a Cobb is the one-and-only salad that Ben considers “real food,” I decided to make a version of it for our main meal. I kept the Cobb essentials—bacon, chicken, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs—then incorporated a few of my favorite fall ingredients to give the salad a harvest twist. Alongside the classic Cobb ingredients, today’s Cobb has roasted butternut squash, apples, cranberries, and toasted pepitas....
Despite its OG status in today’s Thanksgiving spread, green bean casserole is one of those recipes I forget about every year until it’s in front of me in its French-onion-crowned glory. Holiday mealtime is sacred, and plate (and stomach) space is a premium. Every side should shine. Thus, I set out to create a green bean casserole from scratch that would be remembered and (this is the ultimate test) re-requested for years to come....
FavoritePinShare Try these chimichangas either baked or pan fried with tender chicken, stuffed Mexican filling all wrapped in a soft but crispy crust on the outside. These will become a family favorite! Mexican food is one of my favorites to have! Add some Mexican Rice and a horchata drink to the dinner table and enjoy this complete Mexican dinner tonight! Chicken Chimichangas These are the best homemade chimichangas I have ever had!...
FavoritePinShare This Easter cake is absolutely divine! A perfectly moist cake with a lemon curd filling and a delicious buttercream frosting will be sure to get a “WOW!” From all of your guests this Easter season! Cake just makes its way to my heart… It’s perfect for every occasion, so if you want to try a few more delicious cakes, then you must make this classic chocolate cake, this Irish apple cake, or especially this butter pecan cake!...
FavoritePinShare Vanilla Fudge is rich, indulgent and absolutely amazing! This is going to be such a nice addition to your holiday sweet treats. Vanilla is a classic flavor that is up there as one of the topped ranked favorites. It can be a nice change from chocolate. Try Delicious Vanilla Cupcakes, Vanilla Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt, and White Hot Chocolate. Homemade Vanilla Fudge This is the perfect solution for when you need something sweet, rich, and indulgent but you don’t want chocolate....
FavoritePinShare Grilling watermelon helps the sugars to caramelize and gives it a delicious hint of smoky flavor! Add a drizzle of honey lime sauce and fresh chopped mint on top for the ultimate refreshing side dish. Fruity sides are the best addition to any barbecue. They’re delicious, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days! Grilled pineapple, honey lime poppy seed fruit salad, and creamy grape salad are just a few tasty recipes to serve up all summer long....
Filled with mushrooms, tofu and silky egg ribbons, Hot and Sour soup is thickened with cornflour/cornstarch so the broth is beautifully glossy. Serve as a starter with Fried Rice and Kung Pao Chicken, or have it as a meal! Hot and Sour Soup Can you handle the heat?? Hot and Sour Soup is what I order when I go out for Chinese and am pretending/trying to be healthy. Hot and Sour Soup is also what I order just because I love it....
The bacon Ok, this goes without saying but I am gonna say it again: get the best bacon you can if you want awesome tasting bacon. Artisan, dry-cured, smoked, old-fashioned – are the keywords to be looking for. Or make your own bacon, it’s very easy. Go for thick-cut bacon if possible. Thick-cut bacon makes a better bite, mouthfeel and chew. Thin bacon becomes paper-thin in the oven, it’s not fun to eat....
FavoritePinShare Cream cheese frosting that is insanely delicious and piped to perfection is exactly what this recipe is! It tastes amazing, looks beautiful AND it’s super easy to make! A cupcake is only as good as its frosting. Let me tell you, this frosting is SOOO GOOD! It is sweet and the texture is creamy and smooth! If you want some ideas for what to use this frosting on, try my favorite Strawberry Cupcakes, Carrot Cake Cupcakes, and Pumpkin Cake....
FavoritePinShare Full of flavor and hearty veggies, this truly is the Best Vegetarian Lasagna! Smothered in tender pasta, exquisite sauce and melty cheese this Lasagna is going to hit the spot! And I promise you won’t miss the meat! This is such an amazing dish, I love to pair it with my Best Homemade Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread and some Greek Salad (with the Best Dressing). For me Italian dinners need a bit of chocolate afterwards so whip up this Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie for the perfect finish to a meal restaurant worthy!...
