I think I’m a comfort food junkie. Or I’m just Italian. One or the other. Like if there is a big celebration, there needs to be big celebration food! If there is a big disaster, there needs to be big disaster food! #duh So back in my past life when I was a social worker and long before I had kids, I did child abuse and neglect investigations. It was INTENSE to say the least....
If you’re a coffee lover like me and want to learn about a great way to make coffee, I have an excellent tutorial on how to use a French press! How to Make Whipped Coffee? I don’t think that I’ve ever made a cup of coffee that is as aesthetically pleasing as this coffee looks. It truly feels and tastes like a barista-style coffee that I order when I’m out, but this basically costs nothing to make and it’s really fun to create!...
Let’s make some Soup now ! Weather has been quite cold out here, that I am quite tempted to treat my family with soups every-day. So I thought, why not? How about I share some of my favourite recipes from the blog and from other favourite bloggers.This one stop Instant Pot Soup Recipes post is going to be a keeper, so don’t forget to pin it! Keep Scrolling for hearty vegetarian soup recipes that can cooked with ease....
Cook the chicken wings in your Air Fryer, then toss them in your favorite sauce! Crispy, juicy, and delicious. PERFECTION! You will love this recipe because the chicken wings are cooked without any oil, baking powder, or corn starch. This recipe is versatile and can be used to make buffalo, BBQ, or parmesan chicken wings. Make sure to also check out my Crispy Air Fryer Fish recipe and the most popular recipe on my site which is this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe, it’s THE BEST!...
Somebody asked for my autograph the other day. I was even wearing a hat and sunglasses and they still found me out. HA! I totally had you. Really though, I had to practice signing my name on an ENTIRE sheet of paper before The Autographing. I’m still giggling that this even happened, it’s so funny to me. I’m a stay at home mom with a glorified hobby, people. My friend Joy came up to me in church the other day and told me that her sister (Hi Nancy!...
Before I get to the recipe of my Easy Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry, here is an email I recently received from a reader: Hey Serena! I hear you and I have you covered. Baby Dude loves variety in his lunches as well and usually prefers something heartier than cold-cut sandwiches. This Easy Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry recipe is one I fall back on frequently. It’s a family favourite, so I often make a big batch for dinner so that I have leftovers to pack for the lunch the next day....
Aah look , talking of the fabulous trip, I am going astray from the brownie bake and Diwali . We had a come together for Diwali ,something that we have been doing over the past 6 years, a week before the festival of lights. I wanted to carry the Brownies to treat the little ones and my grown-up friends.. In my previous post about the Orange Marmalade Cake, there was a mention about this brownies....
What are Beer Brats Beer Brats are brats that are both grilled and cooked in beer. It creates a delicious and flavorful juicy brat that everyone raves over. Johnsonville makes the best brats, so use theirs for the best results! This is a classic Wisconsin recipe. Though there are disagreements if you should grill before slow cooking or after, the consensus that beer brats are amazing remains. Alternatives to Slow Cooking If you don’t have a slow cooker, I can give you a few alternatives to simmer these and keep them warm....
This is another recipe that I posted a few years ago that is very popular that I recently the pictures and an added video. Beet relish (or beetroot as we call them in the U.K.) is delicious on open-faced sandwiches on really good bread with cheese, in sandwiches, with cheese and crackers or even on a burger. Another way I enjoy eating beets is roasted, which are perfect in Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad (picture below)....
This is the best recipe that you will find for your Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas Instant Pot baked ham! Cooking a beautiful roast for your holiday table is easier than you think! Whether you’re planning to make a Roast Turkey, Grilled Turkey, or a Roast Chicken in the oven. Or you’re using your Instant Pot and want to make an Instant Pot turkey breast, or this gorgeous Instant Pot ham, I have the PERFECT recipes for you!...
My dad does not subscribe to this philosophy in any way. Vacations in my family were relaxing in the way that marathons are relaxing. Not that I’m complaining; my parents love to travel and they took us all over the place. I’d visited 35 states by the time I was 17. (Even though sometimes it was just because we changed which highway we took on our way somewhere else so that we could spend 3 miles passing through the outskirts of West Virginia…but hey, we were there, cross it off!...
What is Burbara? And what is Saint Barbara’s day? Burbara بربارة is a porridge-like dessert that’s made by Middle Eastern Christians every year on December 4th to celebrate Saint Barbara’s day. As I researched Saint Barbara’s story, I found that she disguised herself in different characters as she fled from the Romans who were prosecuting her for believing in God. It is also said that her father who was a rich pagan; kept her locked up in a tower because she was really beautiful....
It’s ideal if you have half a head of cabbage in the fridge or need a quick vegetable dish for your holiday table. The real trick to this recipe is cutting the cabbage properly and cooking it until it’s perfectly crisp-tender. Why This Recipe is So Good Simple, tasty side dish everyone will love Only 5 ingredients, including water and salt Enjoy as a side dish or use it in your asian stir fries, pasta or soups....
Mocha (moh-kuh) originates from the country of Yemen which is situated on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula and one of the centers of early coffee trade. A mocha is made with espresso (or strong coffee) milk and chocolate. We’re celebrating all things coffee as Scotland and Western Asia come together for this delicious pairing because Saturday 29thSeptember is International Coffee Day. International Coffee Day has been celebrated since 2015 and is enjoyed all over the world....
I could make endless salad dressings. They are so easy to make and so delicious. I love that you can easily make spins on classics, like in this Cajun Ranch dressing. It takes my delicious ranch dressing and combines it with my Cajun seasoning. The result is a fantastic and easy salad dressing with a kick! Storing Dressing Keep this dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week....
My very favorite types of meals to make for you are the ones that taste like you ordered them at a restaurant, but they come together in 30 minutes. This delicious recipe, based off of my Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, is one you are sure to love. Using Frozen Shrimp I love keeping frozen shrimp on hand. It is great in so many recipes and makes this a meal you can make last minute....
In this Caprese Pasta Salad we easily pull those flavors together and then toss it with a homemade balsamic dressing for a delicious and easy pasta salad that everyone will love. This pasta salad recipe is a great potluck dish, but can be cut in half to make a great side dish for family dinners. The leftovers are delicious and perfect to bring to work the next day. Pasta: I used Radiatori because I love the way those ridges hold on to the dressing....
You guys!! I’m so excited! I made my first video! The irony of this is that right after I finished editing it, I mean like right after, Nathan showed me a post that someone he went to high school with posted on Facebook basically blasting all the food videos that are popping up all over the place. So if you are in that camp too . . . and I totally understand why you would be ....
Today, I’m sharing with you to an additional meatball recipe that my kids flip out over. When they first had them, they could not stop talking about how much they loved these chicken parm meatballs. This is a very simple recipe to make. From easy to find seasonings to baking them in the oven, this meatball recipe is no fuss. I’m sure they will become a staple in your house as well....
What to Put on Chicken Nachos Once you pull the chicken nachos out from under the broiler, you will want to have lots of toppings ready. Here are some of our favorites: This recipe is so fast to throw together. It is perfect for a fast dinner or to make for a party. Top it with your favorite taco toppings, or let everyone pull it apart and top it themselves. Make up a pitcher of our famous margaritas and you really have a party....
