The holiday season has arrived and you can never start too early planning your full menu and a lot of turkey is going to be eaten. I just read actually how much turkey, over 46 million of them! If you’re looking for an easy recipe, this is the place to start. From Thanksgiving sides to the main course and unique Thanksgiving desserts. Who will be at your holiday table this year?...
I would be very disappointed if I arrived at a family party and nobody brought a big dish of banana pudding. It’s only happened one time, and from that day forward I vowed to learn how to make this iconic dessert myself so that I wouldn’t need to experience that again. Banana Pudding is super easy to make and requires no baking. This is the famous banana pudding recipe by Paula Deen, and it calls for crunchy, buttery Chessman cookies instead of the usual vanilla wafers....
Mexican inspired food is some of my very favorite. We put my chicken tacos recipe on the menu almost every single week. But this amazing baked tostada recipe is even easier. They come together in just 20 minutes and absolutely delicious. How to Make Tostadas Here is a brief overview of how to make tostadas once you have your tostada shells made. For the full bean tostada recipe, including all measurements, please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post....
When it comes to Welsh Rarebit recipes this is about as easy as it gets. This grown-up grilled cheese is just cheese sauce and slices of bread. The flavor profile of the cheese sauce should be a balance of sharp white cheddar flavor with a hint of beer. Mustard powder adds another level of flavor without really tasting like you would with yellow mustard or Dijon mustard, which would be a stronger flavor....
I’m busy packing up everything my family owns and cursing the stupid versions of ourselves that existed in December and thought a big Christmas would be fun because moving day is right around the corner! So this is going to be short and sweet! Did you guys know that Moscow Mules have become super popular over the last few years? And I totally get why, they are amazingly delicious and really super easy to throw together....
I find it weird when people start comparing vegan and non-vegan foods, and go like “this is not the same”. Of course, it’s not the same! You can’t expect chickpea or tofu fajitas to taste like chicken fajitas. Simply, because we’re using different ingredients here. The same goes with this vegan cream cheese, it isn’t a full-fat dairy cream cheese. But let me tell you something, it’s healthy, cholesterol-free, fat-free, super creamy, and tastes better than dairy cream cheese....
Fig season is upon us, and this recipe is a true celebration of those sweet, juicy fruits! It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a simple appetizer or even a unique savory dessert. Have you ever tried the magic combination of black Mission figs with tangy goat cheese? The contrast between the sweetness of the figs and the creamy richness of a soft goat cheese is quite irresistible....
Sunday 19th June is dad’s day. There’s nothing more special than a gift from the heart and there’s no better way to a mans heart than through food. Below is a selection of breakfast/brunch recipes along with some very ‘dad-like’ dinners. Don’t forget to check out the entire Grilling Recipe Section if your dad is barbecue fan.
My dad is a master gardener. For as long as I can remember, he has been growing massive amounts of vegetables in his garden in the summer. He has reached expert level status in gardening in his 80 some years on this planet. There is always an abundance of zucchini. While I love it when he makes them into Zucchini Fritters, my other favorite recipe that he makes is this incredible Zucchini Salad....
If there is one type of recipe I have been getting requests for more than any other it is low carb recipes. And I get it. Lowering the amount of carbohydrates in your diet not only has great health benefits, it is a great way of controlling your appetite. One of the heavy hitters when it comes to low carb eating is cauliflower. This versatile vegetable can be used to replace rice and pizza crust plus so much more....
This post explains how you can make air fryer roasted asparagus with olive oil and seasoning, as well as asparagus and mushrooms with almonds! Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best, and this air fryer roasted asparagus is one of the easiest side dishes that you can make that goes very well on the side of your protein. Air fryer roasted asparagus is a very tasty side dish, but if you want to jazz this side dish up a little just add some mushrooms to your frying basket!...
Yesterday I was helping Charlotte buckle her seatbelt, when suddenly she yelled, “Mom I can do teamwork ALL BY MYSELF.” Whoa. Point taken. I will sit back and watch you take care of that teamwork all by yourself. Speaking of solitary teamwork, I’m in charge of organizing Thanksgiving this year. I’m not really sure how this happened. It’s like I was the last man standing. That part in the army-montage song on Mulan where everybody steps back from Captain Shang aiming the arrow except her?...
What is Batata Harra? Batata Harra literally translated to “spicy potatoes” in Arabic. It’s a dish that almost always makes an appearance on Lebanese restaurants’ menus and a very popular Middle Eastern appetizer. Also often found under the name “Lebanese potatoes”, or “spicy potatoes”. Potatoes are either deep-fried or roasted until crispy from the outside, but fluffy on the inside. Then tossed in a spicy cilantro garlic sauce, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice....
When hosting a group, I love making BBQ Beef or pulled pork sandwiches. They are easy recipes that are perfect for feeding a crowd. Additionally, they are great for grazing. The meat stays warm in the slow cooker and guests can serve themselves as they arrive. This simple BBQ Pulled Pork is made with a homemade rub and sauce. The two together make for a delicious recipe that has just the tiniest hint of spice balanced beautifully with the zing of apple cider vinegar, salt, and brown sugar....
Texans are very serious about a couple of things: Barbecue, and Chili! The recipe for Texas Chili is different from the southwestern chili that you might be used to because there are a few big differences in how they are made.A true Texas chili uses big pieces of meat rather than ground meat, and almost never includes beans. If you’re looking for beans, check out my Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup Recipe....
Making these Low Carb If you are following a low carb diet, this is a great recipe! Instead of chopping up Romaine lettuce to use inside of the wrap, use the large leaves to hold all of the other ingredients. Bibb lettuce and butter lettuce also make really great replacements for tortilla shells. These BLT Wraps are the perfect solution. They are super easy for a lunch at home, but they make a great bagged lunch for school and work....
Tips and Tricks As with all baking recipes, there are a few things that will help this recipe turn out perfectly. My childhood is full of memories of my dad and I picking fresh berries. We would then come into the house and top them with vanilla ice cream. It is the definition of summer perfection. That is what I am reminded of when I make this cobbler recipe and top it with ice cream....
This recipe is vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious! Briami is always on the rotation in our house. We love it when it’s served as a main or side. Packed with nothing but vegetables and flavor, the whole family loves this humble Greek dish. I like to think of it as a Greek ratatouille, as the concept of roasted or baked vegetables is quite similar but with a Greek flavor....
If you had to pick your TOP Thanksgiving dish, what would it be? Turkey? Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Cranberry sauce from a can?? «that was totally my favorite when I was a kid. All neatly sliced up, like we were going to slap it on a sandwich or something. (The idea of adding a slab of canned cranberry jelly on a turkey sandwich still sounds good to me, a testament to the power of food nostalgia....
Crock pot dip recipes are the best – especially in the fall and winter time, and particularly for game day parties! Nothing warms you up better than a hot, creamy, cheesy dip filled with pepperoni and sausage. This pizza dip recipe is everything you love about pizza, but in delicious dip form. I love any kind of hot, cheesy dish that I can dip crackers or chips into! When this rich and savory pizza dip is on the menu, you’ll probably find me stationed next to it, snacking away… It’s so hard to resist!...
