I’ve never been to Ireland and have no idea how they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day over there, but I’m guessing it’s different than how we do it. I’m pretty sure it involves less green. Probably less dyed-green-milk, dyed-green-pork-chops, and dyed-green-rivers, and probably a lot more beer-drinking. Do I have any Irish readers? Maybe you should educate us on what you folks do over there. In the meantime, I am here to provide you with my New Favorite Thing....
This Spanish Fish recipe is an old recipe from the blog that I updated the photos on. It is a recipe just barely adapted from Eating Well, and one of my favorites because there is so little hands-on time. Honestly, if you wanted to, you could make this a one pot meal by just prepping the ingredients in an oven safe skillet and adding the fish and last bit of wine to the skillet before tossing it all in the oven....
Its a Breast Cancer Awareness month all over the world. UK Cancer Society uses this period to raise awareness of the diseases and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. This is the month, where the community wear Pinks, float the signature pink ribbons, hosts a pink parade since it was first introduced back in 1991. Eiffel Tower was lit up in a rosy pink light to symbolise support....
If you are headed out strawberry picking this summer, you need this amazing Strawberry Pancake recipe. Even when your area isn’t in the thick of strawberry season, this spin on Buttermilk Pancakes is a great recipe to make year round. These strawberry pancakes come together easily and have the best strawberry taste inside of a fluffy pancake. These pancakes would be perfect for a holiday brunch alongside lots of our other breakfast recipes....
If you’re an omelette fan, you will love this easier alternative because you can make one whole frittata to feed a group all at the same time. My husband is my trusty taste tester. He has become very good over the years of giving his honest opinion and input on a recipe. He gave me his permission to use this quote from him as he was eating this sweet potato frittata, “the fresh sage makes it”, and I have to agree....
If you’re a cheesesteak lover, you are going to really love knowing how to make a Philly cheesesteak at home. Your favorite sub shop meal is easy to replicate, and simple to make in less than 30 minutes. I think you’ll also like my recipe for Italian Beef Sandwiches made in the crockpot and this recipe for Prime Rib Sandwiches. For me, I want all the toppings on my cheese steak, so I’m adding peppers, onions, mushrooms, and lots of tasty provolone cheese....
This Mexican stuffed peppers recipe is so easy to make. It’s tasty and all-around healthy. Stuff them with your favorite grain, and meat of your choice, or keep it vegetarian and add beans instead! My husband always gets super excited when I make stuffed bell peppers, it’s one of his favorite dishes. I usually either do Italian stuffed peppers that are stuffed with grains, ground turkey or chicken, and seasoned with homemade Italian seasoning....
In Italian, the word Panzanella means “bread salad”, and that’s exactly what we’re making here! In Tuscany, a mixture of stale, dried bread is softened with juices from fresh tomatoes and lots of olive oil as a way of making the best of a bad situation. Panzanella brings new life to old bread, and it’s rich and delicious too. Traditional Italian Panzanella is often a soft, mushy dish, but in this modern version, the bread stays firm and slightly crisp....
We had planned our escape to Spain , not actually knowing what to expect in terms of weather , food and tourism. Pictures do speak a 1000 words and Internet has got abundant information on what to do and what not.. But are they true to what it is ? Guess everyone’s perception is different. Being a Human, comparing places is completely normal. We visited La Sangrada Familia , Costa Brava , Montserrat , Blanes Beach & Market, Park Guell and the famous Ramblas market ....
Recently I’ve been really interested in vegan baking, it’s an interesting challenge having to substitute animal based ingredients with plant based ingredients without sacrificing the taste and making sure that the bake is still fluffy and perfect. So for Halloween I decided to bake a chocolate cake, frost it with fudgey chocolate frosting and decorate with homemade pumpkin shaped candy. And here I am sharing with you my favorite vegan chocolate cake recipe!...
How to Make Zucchini Salad This is a brief overview to show you how simple this salad is. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Fun fact: I entered this raw zucchini salad in a random food challenge, and a well-known professional chef took one bite and exclaimed how delicious it was. High praise that I will never get over....
This hummus recipe is so simple that I would suggest it to any beginner. As I have said above, you need only 3 ingredients. No garlic, No Oil and no Olives! It’s just utterly delicious and the creamy velvety texture just calls you towards it! Whether you just don’t have garlic or are allergic or just don’t like it. This recipe makes the creamiest hummus without any add ons. It just cant get simpler than that....
Is it game day or are you planning a party? You are going to need some delicious snacks to make it through the afternoon and evening. Sausage Dip, made with spicy Italian sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel is a fool-proof recipe that everyone is going to love. If you love a good dip recipe like I do, you’ll want to make my Hot Crab Dip next! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients in Sausage Cream Cheese Dip Just three ingredients are needed to make this amazingly flavorful dip: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....
Eric and I are sick this week. I got it first, chills and body aches and wonderful flu symptoms. The other night I woke up at 2am freezing cold, so I got up to take some advil and grab an extra blanket, then waited it out until I fell back asleep, sneaking my icy toes over to Eric’s side of the bed. The next night I was a lot better....
Spaghetti Pie is a simple and tasty pasta casserole that you’ll be very glad you learned how to make! This easy-to-make, Italian-inspired dish is a comfort food favorite, made with layers of simple and inexpensive ingredients like spaghetti, ground beef, and pasta sauce. In Southern Italy, baked pasta is a staple, with a dish similar to this one served often in Naples, called “frittata di spaghetti”. While this dish can be served in a variety of different ways, this casserole version of spaghetti pie has all of my favorite layers!...
INGREDIENTS for SOUTH INDIAN BEETROOT PORIYAL To make this quick and easy, simple Beet poriyal, you will need Made with beetroot, coconut and tempering spices, this easy side dish features regularly on our lunch & dinner menu. This curry is also served on a banana leaf on Onam Sadhya as well as in traditional Wedding recipes. South Indian Cuisine is comforting and healthy. They are light on your stomach as there are hardly any spices powders in the recipe....
All the good people of the world are out there snacking on almonds or apple slices or dried seaweed to keep themselves awake. I’m over here doing complicated taste tests to see whether the new Xtreme Sour Airheads beat out regular Sour Patch Kids (spoiler alert: definitely. And now my tongue has reached that state of rawness that only a true sour candy lover knows. It’s always worth it). But I’m powerless in the face of a road trip....
If you are struggling with what to make your family for dinner today, I have a solution for you! This easy black beans and rice recipe is a simple 35 minute meal that comes together in ONE POT. It is a budget friendly meal, and something your whole family will love. Plus! All of the ingredients store easily in your pantry, making it a recipe you can make no matter how long it’s been since you went to the store....
Doesn’t it just seem like everything is right in the world? That scene is pure fantasy for me, and maybe for you too, but this coffee cake can be a reality. This easy coffee cake recipe is great for throwing together the night before you host brunch. It is a delicious pastry, that all of your guests will love. My Frittata recipe takes just under 30 minutes to make, and is a great brunch recipe....
While we’re talking about makeup and stuff, I just want you all to know that I was so insecure about my thumb-shots while photographing this post that I stopped to groom my left thumb. I trimmed. I filed. I even considered painting, but decided not to because I didn’t want to get pink nail polish on my perfect cookies. Somehow my thumb still looks like Shrek’s. TMI? Sorrynotsorry. But I’m throwing all that out the window for this post....
