What is Sour Cream?The Top 10 Sour Cream SubstitutesTypical UsesRecipes Using Sour Cream Sour cream is a staple in my fridge, so, in my mind, it’s always there. Then there’s the moment when I realize that someone else in the family knows it’s always there and uses it up without telling me. Gotta love’em. But I don’t always have time to stop what I’m doing and run to the store....

The History Of Marmalade There are many conflicting stories about the origins of marmalade. However the one constant is that the Portugese called preserved Quince, a fruit preserve, ‘marmelo’. Where the original marmalade seems to have been a Greek and Roman treat, 17th century England’s interest in it seems to be driven from a surplus of oranges. The surplus citrus was used to make a jam that helped provide much needed vitamins to people long after the winter season had passed....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes This Thai-style sweet and spicy peanut butter dipping sauce is a delightful addition to any meal. Its rich, complex flavours will elevate your salads, grilled meats, rice and ramen bowls, or stir fries like nothing else. The perfectly harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, salty, and sour elements creates a flavour profile that’s both exciting and comforting. Recipe Highlights its a vegan sauce does not contain gluten requires no cooking at all perfectly meal prep friendly it takes less than 20 minutes...

Let’s just say that every time I take this dip to a party, I take home an empty dish. Every. Single. Time. It’s a guaranteed winner for get-togethers of all sorts, so with the holiday season fast approaching and football season in full swing, I figured it was time to give it a share. Spinach artichoke dip is fantastic when it comes to flavors, but there’s more than one reason to love this recipe....

It’s already F-I-V-E more days to go before Christmas Day! I can’t wait to take a quick rest day after I did all my holiday shopping, decorating, gift wrapping, menu planning and all the Christmas nitties-gritties. Now all I have to do is get myself ready for the Christmas celebration – mentally and physically. For today’s recipe I’m sharing with you one of my easy party dip for the holidays – spinach dip!...

While you are here, check out our stuffed artichoke and spinach artichoke dip this spring season. Why you’ll love this recipe Ingredients Artichokes: Always buy artichokes that feel heavy. If you think they are light, it means it is dried out and not meaty. Butter: Use salted or unsalted butter. Adjust salt accordingly in the recipe. Garlic cloves: Crush the garlic in a mortar pestle for the best flavors. Lemon juice: Don’t skip the lemon juice....

Why We Love This Potato Recipe No meal is really complete unless there is at least one kind of veggie on the plate, amirite? Without a hearty and healthy(ish) element it feels like something is missing from the table. But just because a side dish might be “necessary” doesn’t mean it should be boring or laborious to make! This Steamed Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter recipe is one of our favorite ways to work in a tasty vegetable with barely any effort....

Why We Love This Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Let’s talk about this Simple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe… It is the smoothie to beat all smoothies. It has the perfect amount of sweet, fruity flavor along with a creamy texture that is so satisfying. These Simple Strawberry Smoothie Instructions have nothing to prove. I believe this to be the best strawberry smoothie recipe because: This simple strawberry smoothie recipe is proof you can make a delicious and satisfying smoothie with minimal ingredients and time....

Now for the leftover sweet potato challenge with the perfect solution for you. This recipe for a sweet potato pound cake is a sure favorite. So fluffy, moist, and deliciously sweet, this is a pound cake like no other! You guys already know how much I love pound cake. Just put it in the search bar and see how many recipes come up. Pound cakes are the easiest cakes out there and always end up beautiful....

With this super quick and easy recipe, you can always have a homemade batch of this tamarind dipping sauce in your fridge. In my house, we eat it like ketchup, with all our favorite snacks, like easy aloo pakora, seekh kebab and chicken tikka boti. Tamarind is popular in both South Asian and East Asian cooking. Used as a souring agent in curries like Hyderabadi bagara baingan, recipes like Pad Thai, and drinks such as sweet tamarind juice, its uses are plenty....

If you are a fan of sweet fried plantains, tatale will certainly get you hooked. I know…it got me! I’ve mentioned it a million times, but I love plantains. No, really, I adore them! They’re my favorite starchy side dish and are even more comforting fried. So recently, I was in a desperate situation with a bunch of plantains that were so ripe they needed to be used right away or go to waste....

How is your preparation going on for Diwali? If you have not planned your Diwali party food ideas or Diwali menu yet, check my collection of DIWALI SNACKS and DIWALI SWEETS recipes all in one place. Kheer is a popular Indian dessert or sweet pudding prepared using three basic ingredients. The first two ingredients are milk and sugar, and the third ingredient can vary. It can be rice, sabudana, chana dal or any lentil, badam, makhana, etc....

This rice recipe is vegan and gluten-free. I have also added instructions to make this Thai fried rice on the stovetop and Instant Pot. Thai cuisine is my all-time favorite. The flavors in almost all Thai dishes are just amazing. Thai Basil Fried Rice (Khao Phat) and Pineapple Fried Rice (Kao Pad Sapparod) are among my favorite rice preparations from their kitchen. I generally go for a vegetarian option whenever I visit any Thai restaurant and select tofu....

5 Best Indian Summer Coolers – Aam Panna, Sattu Sharbat, Masala Chaas, Jamun Masala Soda and Nimbu Pudina Sherbet Fresh turmeric root works wonders because it turns simple lemonade into a soothing and balanced elixir. It’s been a while since my lemonades have turned into something more serious than just water, lemon and honey. The color and the aroma of this turmeric lemonade is 100% natural. The taste of freshly grated turmeric pulp is slightly bitter and blends perfectly with the freshly squeezed lemon juice....

Why We Love This Dorito Taco Salad Recipe Taco salad is a beloved go-to dinner at my house. No one ever looks disappointed when I carry a big heaping taco salad to the table… Especially if it has crumbled Doritos in it. Introducing the Ultimate Dorito Taco Salad recipe! The fusion of Tex-Mex flavors, crunchy veggies, and All-American snack ingredients is an absolute crowd-pleaser for family dinners and casual parties. This taco salad with Doritos and Catalina dressing offers tons of fresh produce and a little extra naughtiness from the junk food-alicious chips!...

Why We Love This White Vegetable Lasagna Recipe This White Lasagna (meaning no red marinara sauce) is filled to the brim with garden-fresh veggies, cheese, cheese, and more cheese. It is a classic Italian comfort dish with the ability to get anyone to eat their veggies. I love to make this as a weeknight meal when we need something as nourishing as it is comforting. I started this vegetable lasagna with DeLallo No-Boil Lasagna Noodles, then layered arugula, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and seared zucchini over the pasta, with dollops of herby ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and nutty parmesan cheese in between....

Why We Love This Recipe Most people have heard of classic Vietnamese coffee or Vietnamese iced coffee. This consists of two things… A glass with sweetened condensed milk at the bottom, and a small Vietnamese coffee maker sitting over the top of the glass to drip French roast coffee down into the sweetened condensed milk. For presentation at Vietnamese restaurants, the glass is usually set in front of you with the small drip coffee maker over the top of a stemmed glass....

Nutmeg is undoubtedly one of my favorite spices, together with cinnamon and allspice. The bold flavor it adds to my favorite carrot cake and pumpkin banana bread is irreplaceable! It’s not just for desserts but also a great addition to savory dishes, like Chicken Kabobs and Salmon Wellington. It’s undeniably a staple in African cooking, so I always have it in stock. Good thing it’s easily accessible and affordable. The seed is sun-dried for about 6-8 weeks....

White Molten Lava Chocolate Cake – ultra decadent, but surprisingly easy. Made with white chocolate & dusted with coconut flakes, flavored with almond. I would say if there is anything better than a chocolate molten lava cake is a white chocolate molten lava coconut cake. After adequately recovering from my chocolate induce- blackout. I started dreaming up recipes to make that would put me back to sleep. It was not long enough before I stumbled upon this recipe and my heart leaped with joy…....

These mocha muffins are loaded with the aroma and flavour of the coffee. They are a perfect little bite to accompany the morning cup of tea or milk. You can substitute whole-wheat flour with an equal amount of all-purpose flour. Or if you want the light texture of the muffins along with low calories than use 1-cup all-purpose flour with ¾ cup of whole-wheat flour. My Tried and True Tips Once the batter is ready, give it a resting time of 5 – 10 minutes....