Happy December friends! Last night our family put up our Christmas decorations – the kids have been asking about them pretty much non-stop since the second they put down their forks on Thanksgiving. Stockings, nativity sets, and advent calendars. This is going to make me sound like such a sap, but I don’t even care. Last night after I tucked the kids in, I came downstairs, to see the fireplace going, the stockings hanging from it, and the cute little advent calendars out, and I got super emotional about it....

Making your own mayo is super simple to do! So here’s the story, I had a BLT sandwich planned for lunch, I started prepping and then I realized that I was out of mayo. It’s one of these condiments that I always buy from the store without thinking about it. Instead of running to the store, I decided to make my own mayo (I’ve made it in the past and know that it’s easy to do)....

You guys, it has been COLD in the Midwest! And my family is for sure getting a case of cabin fever. It is so much easier to have nice family time together in the summer, don’t you think? Walks outside, trips to the beach, eating popsicles on the deck… or maybe I’m just a big baby and thinking about how much I hate winter. But it’s like we need to go the extra mile to have family fun in the winter....

As I grew up in Jordan, Foul Mudammas was always a staple food in our house. Every Friday, my mother would send one of my brothers to the local “Falafel restaurant” with a couple of bowls to bring a bowl of Hummus and another with Foul Mudammas along with a paper bag filled with falafel balls. Fridays are family days in Jordan, and breakfast always had to be Hummus with Falafel and Foul Mudammas....

When I get asked “Can you freeze leftover turkey?” the answer is always yes! With families all over the country having smaller Thanksgivings this year, it is likely that you will have some leftover turkey. I’ve used this method to freeze both my Turkey Breast recipe and my Roast Turkey – it works great for both! These simple and easy steps make it possible to keep turkey on hand for lots of great recipes....

This is one of those uber delicious dips that everyone will love! This Lebanese dip is everything! OOO so garlicky, fresh and luscious! You can dip chips and fries or pita in it and the leftover can be used as a spread for your sandwich. Frankly I would be surprised if there was any leftover! If you are making this dip from scratch, you need to plan it at least 3- 6 hours in advance....

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Ground Chipotle Ground chipotle is the other ingredient that brings a unique and delicious flavor to this recipe. Made from chipotle peppers that have been dried and ground, this brings such a unique flavor. It is a little bit smoky with just a hint of spice. You can find it in the grocery store in the spice aisle. The seasonings in this recipe, including chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and ground chipotle, are just the right combination to give it the perfect flavor....

Last week I had just arrived at my brother Eric’s house for the holidays, and had a couple work items to take care of. I still had to send out an email to all you lovely subscribers to let you know about The Fluffiest Homemade Cinnamon Rolls of Your Life. Every time I publish a recipe, I immediately send an email to all my subscribers to tell them about my new post....

Nothing says “summer” quite like fresh hamburgers cooked on the grill. These grilled burgers are made with meaty, juicy beef patties, char-grilled to perfection, topped with melty cheese, and served on toasted buns. This recipe is super simple, and only takes a few minutes to execute. If you have a pound of ground beef, you can make grilled burgers for dinner! You don’t need any special seasonings here, as I like my grilled burgers to taste like, well… burgers!...

Lattice topped pies look really fancy and complicated, but with a good tutorial and some patience, it’s not very difficult at all to create this beautiful design. I love making pies. Not only are they delicious, I find them relaxing to make. There’s something about creating a dough, and putting together a beautiful pie that is very satisfying, and it’s even more satisfying when the pie comes out of the oven all brown and bubbly....

I grew up in Jordan, and every Friday we would have this phenomenal breakfast that every Jordanian/Palestinian/Syrian/Lebanese family would start their Friday with! It’s just a Friday thing that every family does. On the table, you will find fresh falafel, hummus, fattet hummus, foul mudammas, baba ganoush, freshly baked flatbreads and sweet mint tea. As the weekend in Jordan is Friday and Saturday, we always looked forward to Friday as it meant a day off to spend with the family, and Friday vibes that started with a big breakfast of falafel and hummus....

Why Measuring Flour Correctly is Important Since baking is a chemical reaction, using an incorrect ratio of ingredients can throw off the end result. Adding too much or too little flour can truly ruin a recipe. Too much can lead to a dry and dense baked item, for example, a cookie that won’t spread. While using a food scale is the most accurate way to get the correct amount, following these simple steps will ensure you get the accurate amount of flour by using measuring cups....

This has been on our weekly rotation of years!I always have cauliflower in my refrigerator and i almost always end up making this sabzi.Sabzi is a dry stir fried version of our indian curries. In fact, you can adapt this recipe for almost any other vegetable- beans, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers. Why make Cauliflower Curry in Instant Pot Why make aloo gobi in instant pot instead of say a traditional pressure cooker or stove top?...

Learn how to make this flavorful cider using a simple, step-by-step recipe with your Instant Pot. Plus, it’s a dump-and-start recipe, and there’s even a video tutorial to follow along! Why I Started Making Apple Cider in the Instant Pot? Every fall, I love making apple cider from scratch for my family. I used to simmer it in a large pot on the stove top for over 2 hours, checking it every so often....

We love ordering Pad Thai when we’re out at Thai restaurants. It’s one of our favorite chicken Thai dishes. The flavors are so fresh and delicious! When thinking about how I could recreate this family favorite at home, I knew I wanted to capture similar flavors but without a lot of complicated steps. Enter the Instant Pot! I love using the Instant Pot when I want to get dinner on the table quickly with minimal prep and clean-up....

Chicken tenders might be one of my favorite cuts of chicken. I love the softer texture, and the fact that they are smaller than chicken breasts and cook up quicker. Kids love these, and I serve them in all types of ways that the whole family enjoys. This pressure cooker chicken tenders recipe is no-fuss, and easily dressed up with your favorite seasonings. I’m using just salt, pepper, and oregano for a classic chicken flavor....

INSTANT POT POPCORN RECIPE There are many ways to make Popcorn - stove top, microwave popcorn, in a popcorn maker, air fryer and more. However making INSTANT POT POPCORN is so quick and easy, it is my favourite method to make this healthy homemade snack. My family love different flavours ranging from unsweetened, caramel to sweet and salt and salty buttery popcorn. So making a large batch of popcorn in the instant pot and then customising the flavors works like a charm always....

Love brussels sprouts and looking for a quick and delish side dish that can be made in the Instant Pot? Then you will love this simple brussels sprouts recipe! I make this every Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! The brussels sprouts turn out so tender that they melt in your mouth, yet they’re not mushy or overcooked! I also have the recipe for roasted frozen brussels sprouts, so if you’re like me and always keep a bag of brussels sprouts in the freezer, then you will love it!...

Instant Pot Stock Recipe So many stock recipes call for cooking the stock on the stovetop for 6-8 hours, but in the pressure cooker, you can make your own homemade healthy and delicious stock in just 45 minutes from start to finish! The reason why I like to make my own stock in at home is that it’s healthier as it’s not packed with preservatives, chemicals and things that I can’t even pronounce, I can add any flavorings that I like, and it saves me a lot of money....