Cinco de Mayo is just over a week away and with Los Angeles being only 141 miles from Mexico, the holiday is celebrated in a big way here. Agua fresca recipes are very popular in Mexico. They are light, non-alcholic drinks made from fruits that are slightly sweetened. Served on the streets by street vendors, markets and restaurants of Mexico, agua fresca is also perfect for celebrations with appetizers, snacks or even a barbecue in the warm weather....

Serve this 20 Minute Fried Rice with the Chicken and Vegetable Lettuce Wraps with Orange Sauce that I made last week and dinner is done and you will have leftovers for days. It’s only about 10 minutes prep and 10 minutes cooking time, because you use leftover or pre-cooked white rice. My tips for the best fried rice Use cold leftover rice. Even better if you can use microwave in the bag frozen or rice in a bag....

Cucumber Lassi or Cucumber Mint Lassi - is a simple, easy and quick yogurt drink made with cucumber, mint leaves and yogurt.It is also a delicious beverage that works great along with a sumptuous meal! Learn to make this insanely easy drink in just 5 minutes. Don’t forget to scroll down for a detailed review of my versatile bamix Baking set! Bamix Baking Set We were recently sent this lovely bamix Baking Set in cream color and my first reaction was Just WOW!...

If you are a mushroom lover, then this super-fast, easy, and simple fix is just the side dish that you need. About this Easy Air fryer mushrooms recipe My daughter loves mushrooms and this side dish is one of her favorite most! As a mum, I find it really handy to make super quick sides on weeknights. These Air fried Mushrooms are delicious on Vegetable fried rice, Hibachi fried rice, or even in Egg fried rice....

When blackberry season is upon us, this is my favorite dessert. Blackberry season ends around October so it’s nice to combine them with sweet apples that is offset by the nutty streusel topping. This version is the same as the American fruit or apple crisp, it’s just what we call it in the U.K. The topping is always made with oats, sugar, butter and spices of choice. Sometime nuts are added, like this recipe....

This Avocado Salsa is just what your taco night needs. Made with easy to find ingredients and bright fresh flavors, this is perfect on your tacos or just to eat with chips. Avocado: Creamy and full of healthy fats, they are the base of this salsa recipe. See my tips below for picking out the perfect avocados. Roma tomato: Adds a bright pop of color and flavor without being too juicy....

So we’ve been in our new house for about a month now, and this weekend we had some friends over for dinner for the first time. My sweet friend Lara brought me a housewarming gift. The main dish was prepped and ready to serve. Everything was going great. And then my oven erupted in flames. Some of the things going through my brain: WHERE IS MY LANDLORD 2) We’re gonna die....

Spring is in the air! It really is, because it’s officially spring in a few days (20th March) and I’m ready for the seasonal vegetables and to leave behind the heavy winter foods. This dish preparation is called en papillote (French for ‘in parchment paper’). It’s a genius way of not only making an easy meal, but there’s very little cleanup. A large piece of parchment paper (about 22 x 12 inches) is folded in half and cut into half a heart shape, so when it’s open it’s a full heart shape....

For as long as I can remember I have been making turkey meatballs. In fact, I know that I have been making them a really long time because I have a memory of telling toddler Gavin, “Put that meatball in your belly” and him lifting up his shirt and slamming the “meatmall”on his fork into his stomach. That kid has been super literal from time immemorial. When looking for a good healthy turkey meatball, I immediately turned to my grandmother’s traditional Italian Meatball recipe....

Anzac Biscuits Shortbread Cookies have always been one of our favourite cookies - they are buttery, rich, tender and crumbly biscuit often made for homemade presents for Christmas and New Year. My kids are huge fan of Walkers shortbread biscuits that originate from Scotland. So when we are not baking these easy shortbread biscuits at home, we end up buying boxes of the delicious shortbreads. I love my buttery cookies plain, but my kiddos love the Royal shortbreads occasionally dipped in melted chocolates too!...

Making delicious Beer Battered Fish Tacos So have you guys been to Rubio’s? They’re known for their fish tacos, and with good reason. I’ve only been once (thanks Natalie!) but I can attest: those tacos are legit. I was reading a magazine a while back and saw a fish taco recipe that claimed to be like the ones at Rubio’s. Homemade Beer-Battered Fish Tacos became my new life-mission. Adventures picking out the right beer By the way, I totally don’t drink beer....

I recreated Olive Garden’s copycat chicken scampi recipe at home and it saved us so much money! I mean, $17.50 for one portion of chicken scampi is kinda crazy, and what if I tell you that you can make 4 portions of this delicious dish for the price of one? Try my recipe, and you will never order it at a restaurant again! One of my favorite things to order at Olive Garden is their famous chicken scampi (I also REALLY love their Alfredo sauce!...

Here’s one of my photos from when I originally posted this. I was soooooo proud of it. pinches cheek of former self And then my brain EXPLODED. Okay not really, but GAH!!! The thought of life without lemon squares. If I could only eat one dessert for the rest of my life, it would be this recipe for lemon squares, no lie. (Okay. I’m lying. If in some sick world I really did have to choose, I would flip a coin between these lemon bars and The Best Chocolate Cake I’ve Ever Had....

This post was originally published on September 20, 2013. Every time I type out the word “Jello” I always type “jellow.” Face palm. Sometimes I do this when writing hellow too. Oh English! You never realize just how dumb it is until you’re teaching your kids to read. Truman called from the other room yesterday, “what sound does “g-h” make, Mom?” I said, “g-, like in ‘ghost.’” Then I thought about it for a minute and called out, “Unless it’s in the middle of the word, like thought!...

Marinating Chicken Chicken is one of my favorite things to cook with because it is like a blank canvas that can take on the ingredients of whatever you mix it with. This very simple chicken marinade is made with ingredients I bet you already have on hand and makes the chicken so tender. Meal prepping just got a little bit easier with this Burrito Bowl recipe. This recipe has all of my favorite things, and I could easily eat it every day for lunch....

These butter tart bars are so simple to make and completely delicious! A flaky, buttery pastry crust is topped with a raisin-studded ooey, gooey, sweet filling. Warm caramel and cinnamon flavors shine through in this perfect dessert! Butter tart squares are wonderful as a sweet ending to a casual weeknight meal or as a treat to share at a party or potluck. Learn why butter tarts are the official dessert of the entire country of Canada with this easy recipe that uses just a handful of common baking ingredients....

Storing Leftovers Store leftover butternut squash chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat portions on the stovetop or microwave until heated through, stirring halfway through. Remember that leftovers should only be reheated once so only reheat the portion you plan to eat. Always use your best discretion with leftovers. This Butternut Squash Chili is the perfect vegetarian recipe. It is hearty, healthy, easy to make, and with all the flavor packed in, it’s hard to miss the meat....

I’m so happy to be partnering with zzysh® to bring you this incredible cocktail! Thank you for supporting the brands that make Wine & Glue possible. Lately I have been totally getting into champagne. I have no idea why. I think it’s my blogging friends (the ones I’m lucky enough to hang out with in real life) are rubbing off on me. So a few weeks ago when Nathan and I had a date night (!...

Thinly sliced potatoes, ground beef, and onions are layered and cooked in an easy, creamy cheese sauce to make this ground beef casserole the best ever. Is there really anything more delicious than cheesy potatoes? Everyone loves funeral potatoes, my cheesy vegetable potato bake, or scalloped potatoes as a side dish, but adding meat to the mix means that this potato casserole is a full and filling meal! Real comfort food!...

Now we have this incredible Cheesy Potato Recipe. They are the ultimate comfort food, which is probably why they are known as funeral potatoes to so many. These aren’t just a great recipe to feed a crowd, they are food for the soul. This homemade condensed soup can be made the day before. As written, this recipe is so fast and easy, but making this homemade piece the day before keeps it just as simple....