Why We Love This Irish Potato Pie Recipe Getting ready for a big Saint Patrick’s Day celebration? St. Patty’s Day is the best! You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate. Heck, you don’t even have to like beer or the color green. Although it helps. A sensational scalloped Irish Potato Pie with bacon and onions. Just the things to get your Irish eyes a’smiling! Saint Patrick’s Day was simply meant to be a day of feasting....

Why We Love This Shrimp and Rice with Black Beans There are reasons why Americans eat more shrimp more than any other seafood… It’s juicy, loaded with lean protein, packed with salty-sweet ocean flavor, and quick to cook. Adding shrimp to any dish, gives it a touch of elegance. Plus, it’s one of the most versatile ingredients, in my opinion. Shrimp fits beautifully into every type of ethnic cuisine, from Mediterranean dishes, and Asian stir fry, to latin recipes....

If you’ve ever been to NOLA, you’ve probably tasted (and fallen in love with) shrimp jambalaya. My passion for the dish started in the city of jazz too, so I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. I promise it will transport you right back to New Orleans, no matter where you are. Word to the wise: don’t let this recipe intimidate you! Sure, there are quite a few ingredients, but the actual cooking process is ridiculously easy....

The stew is packed with vegetables and in a delicious creamy sauce with crispy bacon bits. Cosiness in a bowl! Who doesn’t need a good old Chicken Casserole recipe as their go-to for when the week calls for it? As slow cooker chicken recipes go, this one just might become your new favourite winter warmer for when those nights draw in (although, let’s face it, slow cookers are perfect for any time of year)....

Why We Love This Smothered Chicken and Gravy Growing up in Oklahoma, lots of foods were “smothered” in gravy. Smothered pork chops and cube steaks were the most common. Yet I always preferred smothered chicken with rich brown gravy, savory bacon, and perfectly melted cheese. Doesn’t that make your mouth water just thinking about it? Hold on to your hats, folks – ’cause this classic dish is even more delicious than it sounds....

There’s something so comforting about a steaming bowl of Southern pinto beans and tender cornbread. And it doesn’t matter what time of year, whether it’s chilly soup season or family cookout time—soul food for the win. I’ve had countless beans in my life, and there’s no way I’m stopping now. They’re filling, nutritious, and economical. While soaking dried pinto beans overnight is the way to go, there are alternatives to speed up the cooking process....

Why We Love This Best Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe Raise your hand if you eat chicken for dinner last least twice a week. (Me!) Ok, now raise your hand if you get tired of making the same ol’ chicken recipes over and over again. I bet the vast majority of you responded twice. Even with all the recipe testing going on in our kitchen, chicken is the protein we eat most often....

Do you fall into a weeknight dinner prep rut, too? Yeah, so do I because making the same ol’, same ol’ is easier. But sometimes you gotta spice up the ordinary. I learned about tortillas for a super simple game changer, and now I can’t stop experimenting with tortilla recipes. One of my favorite ways to indulge in tortillas is loading burritos with beans, Mexican rice, steak (of course), onions, beans, avocados, and more....

Have you noticed that turkey with all the fixings isn’t just for holidays anymore? Now you can customize turkey legs for simple everyday meals. And this stuffed turkey legs recipe became an epic success the very first time my boys tore into them.😍 Moreover, this fun twist on the classic roast turkey doesn’t involve complicated carving! Stuffed turkey legs can stand alone as a hearty snack, or pair them with all the traditional fixings for a family feast!...

This recipe is everything we all want from slow cooker comfort food – easy to make, filling, super tasty, nutritious AND it just happens to be vegan. When I was brainstorming vegetarian slow cooker recipes, I thought about the ingredients I find indulgent that also happen to be vegan. For me, peanut butter is right up there as food of the gods. Add some chickpeas for texture, sweet potatoes for bulk and flavour, coconut milk for a silky sauce and here we are… my simple Slow Cooker Vegan Stew....

These kinds of family classic dishes will always stand the test of time for the number of boxes they tick, without fail. This Sweet Potato Cottage Pie is another family crowd pleaser that’s not just healthy and delicious, it’s convenient too. I love love LOVE it when a dinner can be prepped in advance, makes a spare for the freezer AND squeezes in a pile of extra vegetables. Top it with melted cheese and everyone is winning....

Sweet Potato Toasts are healthy and delicious, quick and also the best alternative to the bread toasts. These are ready in less than 10 minutes. Switch bread slices in toaster to these tasty Sweet PotaTOASTS from the makers of CAULIPOWER. The topping options are endless from sweet to savory. Recently during my grocery shopping at Fresh Thyme, I found Sweet PotaTOASTS from the makers of CAULIPOWER in the freezer aisle in the following two flavors : Original and Sea Salt & Olive Oil....

Why We Love This Thai Fried Rice Recipe One of my favorite trips as a teenager was to Thailand. I was fifteen years old, and spent a sweaty summer meeting new people and exploring cultural differences in a land of extreme contrast and delicious Thai cuisine. The breakfast they served us most mornings, Classic Thai Fried Rice, also known as Khao Pad, is forever etched in my mind. There was an underlying essence of coconut and something else I couldn’t put my finger on at the time....

Three Bean Salad is one of those wonderful side dish that always makes its appearances on summer parties and backyard barbecues. I, for one, have been a huge fan of this quick and easy healthy side dish. Aaand what could be more elevating for this crazy-bean-lady here than a dish full of BEANS? Beans is LIFE! They’re packed with nutrients, keep you full for a longer time and can be prepared in so many ways....

What is Top Round Roast? Top round roast is a lean tough cut of beef that comes from the cow’s rear leg. It is also sometimes sold as London Broil at supermarkets. However, London Broil, is not an actual section of beef but a method of cutting the beef. London Broil does come from top round roast, but it’s not a whole roast. Although a whole top round roast can look similar to a beef tenderloin, these two cuts of meat are very different....

There’s something really comforting about a casserole dish. It’s hearty, belly-warming and filling and it can be served on regular or special days. And let’s not forget how most of them can go from prep to presentation in no time at all. This tuna noodle casserole here is no different. It’s right there on top of our favorite casserole dish along with Scalloped Potatoes and Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. But it gets better than that – it’s budget-friendly!...

Why We Love This Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe If you are on the fence about sweet potatoes, be prepared to be blown away by these Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes! Twice baked makes every potato better. The idea is simple… Bake the sweet potatoes, scoop out the middle, mix the flesh together with a bunch of other tasty ingredients, put it back into the potato skins, and then top them off with a crunchy, nutty topping for texture and flavor!...

You don’t need any fancy sauces or spices, and kids will love it and come for second, third servings. This recipe is also perfect for bachelors, beginners or those staying abroad and miss desi street-style veg hakka noodles. Veg Noodles | How to make Noodles | Hakka Noodles| Vegetarian Chow Mein | Lo Mein | Stir fry Noodles | Making of Restaurant-style Noodles | Chinese Noodles | Indian Noodles Recipe | Indo-Chinese Noodles | Street-style Noodles Noodle is a type of food made from dough, whereas chow mein and lo mein are dishes prepared using noodles....

You know, I truly love cooking and blogging because I get to travel all over the world, trying different foods. And whenever I find a fantastic new recipe, I can’t help putting my little spin on it. Then I get anxious and excited to share it with you. These patty-shaped arepas are my latest discovery and are pretty spot-on addictive. And the best part is they pair well with almost anything you like!...

What Defines Soul Food? Soul food is a historically rich cuisine originating in the South. Ancestral African-Americans in the Southern area of the United States traditionally prepared and ate what is now called soul food. This style of food has since made its way into the mainstream. The creativity in using a wide array of ingredients and techniques has been passed down from generation to generation. Staples include greens, beans, peas, cornmeal (maize), grits, potatoes, fried chicken, and pork offal....