Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart I love making puff pastry tarts, they’re an easy shortcut to traditional made-from-scratch tarts and are perfect to make ahead! I make this mushroom tart all year round, it’s a family favorite. But in the springtime, the mushrooms get substituted with fresh asparagus. This cheesy asparagus tart is so simple, but showcases asparagus in the most beautiful way, it truly feels like a celebration. Serve the tart with a big green salad, roasted fingerling potatoes, and some cocktails for a beautiful and fancy brunch spread....

Burger sliders are not only delicious, but they are also adorable. Tiny cheeseburger sandwiches on sweet Hawaiian rolls are super cute, perfect for kids, and easy to make. Don’t just save these for the kids though, adults love them too, and they are a wonderful option for a casual dinner or football game day. I love to use Hawaiian rolls for these because they are soft and slightly sweet. They soak up the flavor from the meat without getting soggy, and are the perfect size for these cheeseburger sliders, whether you are eating them as a snack or making a meal out of them....

You will not believe how quick and easy it is to assemble this delicious appetizer. Bonus if you have leftover samosas. Here is how to make this popular Indian Street Food - Samosa Chaat with a simple step-by-step method. SAMOSA CHANA CHAAT RECIPE Samosa Chole Chaat is one of my favorite ways to enjoy Samosas too. Although it is categorized as an appetizer, I can have them for lunch as well as dinner too....

Forget about the bologna sandwiches you ate as a kid – These smoked bologna sandwiches are a thousand times better! Smoky, salty, and seasoned with mustard, bbq sauce, and a sweet and spicy rub, smoked bologna will be the star of your next summer party. Looking for more recipes to make in your smoker? I have made so many delicious smoked meals like smoked chicken wings, smoked whole chicken, smoked brisket, and smoked turkey....

If there was one breakfast that has graced our table almost every week, it’s this fried egg on top of dosa situation. To say we are obsessed with egg dosa is an understatement. Dosas are crepes that are made entirely with rice and lentils.They are vegan and fermented. I was heavily influenced by egg hoppers, also called egg appams to when creating this dish. I make the chili oil version of this dosa, too, and it’s equally delicious!...

As I I’ve had many questions about the freezing of different recipes of mine and I realized that I should be sharing with my readers how I stock my freezer and make ahead meals. I always have food in the freezer. I tend to go for Italian, Mexican and Asian dishes for make ahead meals. Italian can be as simple as sauce and pasta, Mexican can be rice, crockpot shredded chicken and peppers and Asian can be fried rice and teriyaki glazed salmon....

This recipe for Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce was created in partnership with Hamilton Beach Canada, as one of their brand ambassadors. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use and love myself. For those of you who know me, also know that I’ll go to pretty much any length to duplicate my favourite flavours but at the same time, struggle to create a much easier and simpler version of the recipe in question....

How to Make Garlic Aioli Here is how quick and easy this delicious sauce comes together. For the full recipe including all measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. She comes by this love of condiments honestly, as I am also totally obsessed. Condiments are almost as important to me as the meal itself. This garlic aioli is no exception. It is made with really simple ingredients and it comes together quickly, but it is such a fun way to elevate a meal....

A few months ago, I shared my Middle Eastern Fasolia bi zeit recipe which translates into green beans in olive oil. The green beans are braised in extra virgin olive oil, along with tomato, onion, and garlic. Although I eat that dish as a main meal, many might not find it so filling. So I recently started making this Greek fasolakia lathera recipe which is basically the same thing, but it also contains potatoes....

We recently attended the annual “Picnic Day” at UC Davis, which is kind of like a big carnival day at the school. (Also a day for most of the student body to get plastered. My brother is an ER doc and used to work in Davis. He said on Picnic Day he would have students in to the emergency room by TEN IN THE MORNING with alcohol poisoning. Can you imagine?...

Halloween-themed grilled cheese sandwiches make the perfect dippers! It’s a really good thing that Halloween happens smack-dab in the middle of soup season! If it hasn’t occurred to you already, serving soup for Halloween is such a great way to get everyone warm and cozy before or after a night of trick or treating. This Halloween Pumpkin Soup is a breeze to make, and the matching grilled cheese sandwiches make it a full and satisfying meat-free meal....

I remember eating grey tofu in the 90s, and I didn’t think I could ever warm up to it. Cut to the present, and I can’t get enough of it! One of my most-made tofu recipes is this Harissa Tofu Scramble from Ottolenghi’s. You need five ingredients- tofu, oil, harissa, onions & nigella seeds. Harissa is a chili paste used in Middle Eastern and African countries. It’s essentially a paste made of chilies, garlic, and oil....

If you love healthy and great-tasting smoothies, make sure to also check out this mixed berry smoothie which is made with oats and yogurt, you will also love my strawberry watermelon smoothie, and my favorite banana oatmeal smoothie. Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Ingredients Needed Kiwis: These tangy fruits are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants. Make sure to pick ripe kiwis for their natural sweetness and vibrant green color....

Changing how you eat does not have to happen dramatically. It can be as simple as swapping frying for baking, Breakfast Ideas: Smoothies are the first thing I think of when I want to eat healthy and detox. They are a great way to pack in a lot of nutrients in one drink. My Detox Green Smoothie is perfect for this which I love first thing in the morning or an afternoon snack....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Well, it’s basically official, no other baby has had their actual birthday figured out so far in advance. There is nothing like buying tickets for something right when your baby is due to make sure that’s when you go into labor. Also, can we get a round of applause for Eric’s wisdom in silence. He is a huge Star Wars fan, and this was the FIRST time I heard him mention the fact that the Star Wars finale is coming out exactly when our son is due....

This is a drink we grew up having every summer. In fact, my mom grew up on it, her mom grew up on it. We drank it every time we stepped out of the house in summer. It probably runs in our blood. You get the drift. Mango milkshakes and lassis are a mandatory part of Indian summers. This is my mother’s recipe ,and I haven’t dared to change it in the last 15 years I have been cooking in my own kitchen....

Sometimes you’re in the mood for something a little special to serve for a weekend brunch, holiday breakfast, or dessert and this seriously delicious recipe for monkey bread from scratch is just the thing! There are loads of recipes that use readymade biscuit dough, but in my recipe, I’m making it from scratch. This is a yeasted dough and it requires some kneading, then after kneading and letting the dough rest and double in size twice, you divide the dough and form balls of any size that you prefer....

Our existing Kitchen are from the late 1980’s and we did not update it much after we bought the house, except the flooring. There was a goof up from the Vinyl company and a completely different color for Vinyl Flooring got delivered. We did not take notice until the handyman laid it 2 years back. With time we got settled and we really loved the bright Kitchen. But there was something about the floor that was not working....

This method is fool proof and is great when steaming broccoli in bulk or meal prepping for the week. TEXTURE: Tender florets, crispy stemsEASE: Super Easy!PROS: No guessing or overcooking Steaming broccoli in instant pot takes the guess work out of cooking broccoli. Its a super easy hands off way of cooking broccoli that needs no active monitoring. I am always looking for quick ways to add more vegetables to my lunches and dinners....

Toasted coconut adds a rich depth to desserts, side dishes and more. It’s so fragrant and flavorful, and super easy to make yourself. If you’re a fan of coconut, then you definitely need to know this simple how-to recipe. In just minutes you’ll have delicious coconut to add to baked goods, pies, cocktails, and cakes. How to Store Toasted Coconut Toasted coconut should be stored in an air tight container in a cool dry place....