This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. You guys know how much I love appetizers. I would live on them if that was a responsible adult choice. At the top of this list would be these Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños – the perfect easy appetizer. Their filling is only six ingredients! The mixture of sausage and cheeses is the perfect hot and cool combination in the spicy jalapeño....

When the first of us kids left for college, my mom typed up a recipe book so we wouldn’t starve to death on our own. She called it “Some of My Favorite (and Easy) Stuff to Make and Eat,” and she updated it every time another one of us left for school. Here’s what she put at the bottom of the entry for Sea Foam Salad: “This was a recipe my grandma made, and we still make it every Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and whenever else we can find an excuse....

It’s really easy to pick up a rotisserie chicken from Costco or Sam’s Club and enjoy an easy dinner, but making your own whole chicken can be less expensive and healthier, because you’ll know exactly what’s in it. When cooking a whole chicken in the slow cooker it turns out just as mouthwatering and tender as a store-bought chicken, if not better. The plus to cooking a whole chicken at once is the fact that you will have chicken leftovers for dinner the next night or even chicken to use in other meals throughout the week....

I love sharing recipes with you in general, but I especially love when I can share a recipe with you that is freezer friendly and a guaranteed home run. This delicious enchilada dish is a fan favorite on Simple Joy. Made with a creamy white sauce and a simple filling, even your pickiest eaters will love this dinner. Making a Roux For Sour Cream Enchilada Sauce To get a smooth creamy sauce for these enchiladas, you will make a roux....

THE BEST SPINACH ROTI Call it Spinach roti, Phulka Roti with Spinach, or spinach flatbread, this popular Indian flatbread recipe is made with spinach, whole wheat flour, and spices. If you have not tried this yet, you are clearly missing out on something delicious. When I came across Baloon flatbread on social media, I had a hearty laugh. These are actually the flame-baked Phulka Roti like the image above. Enjoy this easy Indian spinach flatbread with anything....

If you have ever been in the middle of making your favorite pad thai or sambhar and suddenly needed the answer to the questions “What can I use in place of tamarind paste?” then I have got you.. Let’s start with what is Tamarind Tamarind is a fruit that’s used very commonly in Asian, Indian and Mexican cooking. The pulp of tamarind is extracted from tamarind pods and can be eaten raw....

Healthy Taco Salad This is already a pretty light and healthy meal, but let’s talk about a few things you can do to make it healthier. But maybe at the top of that list is Taco Salad. Made with homemade taco meat and then layering in lots of veggies, this is such a light and healthy meal. This makes a great workweek lunch since it is delicious cold, but it is also the perfect nutritious dinner....

This vegan and gluten-free sauce is made with sweet, juicy dates, tamarind paste (more on this below) and spices This sauce is rich on its own, but perfect to serve with the Lentil Dal Curry Samosa (picture below) that I made last week. Jaggery, which is really sweet natural cane sugar from India is traditional to sweeten the chutney, but since it is not easily found, granulated (caster) sugar works just as well....

Originally posted June 8, 2017 One time my parents painted their house pink. (I believe the official color was “mauve.”) I don’t think it was on purpose. You know how the color looks one way on the paint swatch, and another way when it’s painted on the giant siding of your two story house? Yeah. We are in the middle of painting our kitchen cabinets right now and had to pick colors....

Soft and chewy brownies with the classic deep burgundy color of red velvet are topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and white chocolate shavings to make them extra special. This recipe for red velvet brownies is just as amazing as my red velvet layer cake, but with fewer steps! It’s the easiest way to get a decadent red velvet and cream cheese frosting dessert on the table with minimal fuss....

I love my homemade stocks and broths and I mostly cook with chicken stock because it adds so much flavor to dishes. I’ve been getting some requests for vegetarian versions of some of my dishes and sometimes it’s just a matter of swapping chicken stock for vegetable. Unlike chicken stock, vegetables stock needs a lot of help to get flavor. This might seem like there are some odd addition of vegetables that are not normally found in the making of other stocks, like tomatoes, they add sweetness, as does the parsnips and the mushrooms give it richness....

Green beans sometimes can be considered bland and somewhat lacking in flavor, adding toasted onion (more details on this below) adds an amazing savory onion flavor to the breading. What is toasted onion? Toasted onion are large granules of onion that have been dried then roasted to give them a crunchy toasted taste (picture below). They taste like sweet, fried onions and take on an entirely new flavor. You can also similarly buy toasted onion seasoning which is a blend and this is also delicious....

I originally developed and published this recipe back in 2017. The recipe hasn’t changed, but I’ve added some valuable information to read, as well as a video. This sauce is cooked low and slow for 4 hours to develop a rich, hearty taste. My recipe makes a lot of sauce, and trust me, you’ll want more. Plus, it freezes really well. It’s the sauce that just keeps on giving....

(I’m actually not talking about this here meatloaf, although I could be. What a beautiful sight to behold.) But seriously it sounds like a famous quote, right? Maybe the theme is kind of universal so it feels familiar. That’s Bill Cunningham, renowned New York Times fashion photographer. And I suppose it is a famous quote now, since he said it and I’m quoting it. I just love it. I want to put it on my wall....

This is my favorite vanilla bread pudding sauce, and it always goes with my brioche bread pudding with fresh berries and croissant bread pudding so beautifully. You can make this sauce to go on any bread pudding recipe though or use it to top cakes, pies, or a bowl of fresh fruit. If you enjoy challenging yourself with French dessert recipes, you should make my recipe for Chocolate Macarons next....

Why you’ll love this recipe? It’s a vegan-friendly recipe.It’s quick and easy to make, taking only 5 minutes.This delicious and healthy smoothie can be enjoyed anytime of the day.The smoothie is high in fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it a great choice for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing.Matcha provides a natural energy boost without the jitters of coffee or other caffeinated drinks.It’s a versatile recipe that you can customise to your liking by adjusting the sweetness, consistency, or adding different ingredients such as protein powder or other fruits....

If you are trying to eat a little healthier, let me introduce you to your new favorite dinner, Vegetable Curry. This vegetarian curry is made with simple ingredients, comes together easily, and is packed with delicious flavors. Plus it is full of great nutrients that will keep you feeling full. TumericCorianderCuminSaltGingerFenugreekCayenneCinnamonClovesNutmeg There are two great ways to keep fresh ginger on hand. Buy a whole ginger root. It will be more than you need for this recipe, but you can keep it in your freezer and grate more off as you need it – even with it frozen....

Harry’s bar owner Giuseppe Cipriani, named the drink after the artist Giovanni Bellini after he his 15th century painting in which a saint was wearing a peachy/pink colored toga. He said the color of the drink reminded him of that painting. This recipe uses white, not yellow peaches because of his love for the white variety. It is served in Cipriani’s famous restaurants and lounges across the world, to this day....

Variations Tips Storing leftover air fryer peppers and onions Store leftover air fryer peppers and onions in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to reheat, simply place them back in the air fryer for a brief period until hot, then serve immediately. Plus, with the air fryer, you can achieve perfectly cooked peppers and onions in a fraction of the time it would take on the stove....

Get ready to warm up and savor the flavors of the fall season! A hearty vegetable soup is a great way to use seasonal veggies and is my favorite comfort food. This is one of the tastiest fall soups. To make it a complete meal, just add crusty bread. This Autumn Minestrone soup recipe is pretty close to traditional minestrone, with typical ingredients like pancetta, cannellini beans (traditional Italian white beans), onion, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini/courgette, and fresh rosemary....