Why We Love This Olive and Garlic Focaccia Bread Recipe Flavorful, rustic, and perfectly unfussy focaccia bread is one of my favorite breads to make at home. The last time I posted a focaccia recipe, I made a lemon-herb variety and decorated the top with red onions. In this focaccia recipe I’m mixing things up with some savory roasted garlic and tangy olive “buttons!” Focaccia Bread with Roasted Garlic and Olives is lighter and more tender than most of the focaccia recipes I’ve played with… It has a rich olive oil flavor, but texturally, it’s more like soft country bread....

Summer is here!!! Although it’s not official on the calendar, I think we can all agree it’s official in our hearts. It’s time to brush off the grill and start cooking outdoors several nights each week. Although our typical go-to grill items are chicken, steak, and veggies, I like to throw in a curveball now and again, like grilled desserts or grilled pizza! Teriyaki Pizza Pizza is a fabulous on the grill, because the crust cooks quickly (faster than in a standard oven) creating a smoky blistered quality like traditional wood-burning pizza ovens....

My BBQ lineage is a little shaky. You see, I grew up in Oklahoma, which is wedged between Texas dry-rub brisket country and Kansas City sweet and spicy rib country. Not to mention I now live in North Carolina, where BBQ means pulled pork and a tomato-free sauce. Carolina BBQ sauce is something I had never experienced before I moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains. I had never seen BBQ sauce that wasn’t a shade of red....

It’s officially October, I’m now allowed to post ghoulish treats to my heart’s content without backlash. Eeeeeeee hee hee hee hee hee! I do get a little excited this time of year. The moment I feel a chill in the air, I’m ready to dig out my Halloween decorations, and put on my tall creepy hat and feathered boa. I really don’t see why I can’t strut around in my Halloween hat all year long, but Lt....

Why We Loves This Hawaiian Poke Bowl Recipe I shared my classic Hawaiian Ahi Poke Recipe several years ago, and it’s been a huge hit ever since I put it on the site. We make this recipe on a regular basis, especially through the spring and summer, serving it as an appetizer, or as a healthy main dish with a salad on the side. As soon as the weather starts to warm up I begin to crave raw veggies more and more by the day....

Recipe card Best vegan flatbread Flatbreads are one of the best accompaniments for any meal, and nothing is better than homemade, as it is free from preservatives and you know all the ingredients that go in. You can check out our avocado flatbread, oats flatbread, etc. This homemade flatbread is prepared using roasted garlic, basil (fresh or dried), a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, and yeast. I have added both stovetop and oven instructions....

Also, check out our Dominos-style garlic parmesan bread twists and easy five-cheese pizza. About the recipe The first restaurant that I visited in the United States was Pizza hut, and breadsticks were the first item we ordered. It’s become one of my favorite recipes since then. Who would not love soft garlic cheese breadsticks, right? Garlic breadsticks are popular appetizers or side dishes in Italian and American cuisine made using bread dough or pizza dough (homemade or storebought)....

Rice is always in my pantry! It’s the perfect staple for a satisfying meal, whether it’s my favorite African comfort food, we’re trying out Asian recipes, or good ol’ soul food. And perfectly cooked jasmine rice is a beauty to behold. When I was young, and Auntie was teaching me how to cook, rice was surprisingly hard. First, I burnt it, then it came out in clumps. But she was patient, and I finally got the knack....

Is there anything more comforting in life than a cosy autumn Sunday afternoon? Maybe it’s the food (hi giant roast dinner and crunchy roast potatoes!) I love these Sundays, with a walk or a bike ride, conker collecting, then delicious food and a movie in front of the fire. It reminds me of why I love this season so much. We’re in the very middle of moving house at the moment, so I can’t WAIT for us to get back to reality and gorgeous Sundays....

What is Horchata? Silky, sweet, creamy, slightly spicy Horchata is a beloved Mexican drink often enjoyed during the summer. It’s a wonderfully rich blend of homemade rice milk, almonds, cinnamon, and canned milk(s) that’s served ice-cold as a refreshing way to beat the heat! My kids love making all sorts of fresh and fruity agua frescas throughout the summer months. And, technically, Horchata is a type of agua fresca. However, instead of using fruit, you add grains, nuts, and milk to the water for a thicker, more luxurious treat....

About Lotus Stem Lotus Root is a plant-based vegan and naturally gluten-free ingredient. It is widely used in Indian, Korean, and Japanese Cuisine. It has a fibrous texture and a hosepipe-like shape. In Hindi, it is known as kamal kakdi, which translates to lotus stem or lotus roots. In the Indian subcontinent, lotus stem is a seasonal ingredient. You can find them either during the summer season or during winter. I am sharing a Punjabi-style kamal kakdi ki sabji recipe I learned from my mother-in-law....

Growing up, I never quite understood the appeal of kashata. Whenever, we made a visit to briqueterie (the best out door grill meat joint) there was always a street vendor trying to shove these at us. It is quite funny because the air would be filled with perfume of grilled meat wafting through the atmosphere, and there you had these sugary peanuts. I just did not get it. I wasn’t into kashata –Maybe it was the spice combination, maybe not!...

About Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. It is well known for its grazing skyscrapers and diverse culture. For a traveler, the city of Kuala Lumpur has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to good food. Street Food in Kuala Lumpur is a riot of flavors. You can sample the best of Chinese, Malay, Thai, Arabic, and Indian flavors on the food streets of Kuala Lumpur....

Why We Love This Lahmacun Recipe Lahmachun – also known as lahmajun or lahmajoun – is a unique Middle eastern street food, popular in both Turkey and Armenia. This cheese-less “pizza” for lack of a better description, is a thin piece of round bread baked with a layer of ground meat and spices spread over the top. Our easy Turkish Pizza recipe can be made with fresh or frozen (and thawed) pizza dough in just over 30 minutes from start to finish....

How to make 3-layered jello? To make this 3 layered jello dessert, you can use any flavored jello mix to get the colors you want. I use agar-agar or unflavored gelatin mixed with milk, cream, and vanilla extract for the white-colored jello layer. Putting everything together is easy, it is time-consuming because after creating every layer, you will have to wait an hour for it to set. This will help you to layer the jello without mixing....

I’m still processing all the glowing feedback from y’all for my Southern Baked Mac and Cheese recipe. At one point, the heavy traffic even caused the site to crash, and honestly, I couldn’t be more ecstatic. I mean, almost every food blogger has their own mac and cheese recipe (the same goes for chocolate chip cookies), but to see the number of views this recipe gets each and every day, truly, I am beyond grateful!...

While you are here, don’t forget to check out our best chicken handi recipe, easy chicken biryani or chicken tikka masala. It was in early April this year we first visited Chikmagalur, and we ordered Malnad-style chicken curry for lunch at the restaurant in our hotel. It was so delicious, and the flavors were something that I had never tasted before in curry. We loved the gravy so much that we ordered it again for dinner....

After living in Karachi for 14 years and now on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 20, I’m a big seafood fan. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook white fish, and I usually use Tilapia when making it, just like I do in my Thai fish (with tamarind sauce) Not only did this fish convert my husband into a fish lover, but it’s also one of the few varieties my pickiest eater loves....

Why We Love this Easy Chinese Recipe Mu Shu Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is robust with deep umami flavor, and is not at all spicy. It’s a great option to introduce your family to different Asian cuisines! The recipe is a combination of stir-fried egg, chicken, mushrooms, and cabbage in a tight sweet and savory glaze. Traditionally you serve moo shu chicken with thin Chinese pancakes, almost like a taco....

Oh Nutella Swirl Loaf, let me count the ways I love you. You crept upon me in a moment of urgent cake need, whisked up in just a moment or two. You’re so quick and simple, but I can take you anywhere, proud of your charm and rugged looks. Your nutty goodness makes anyone and everyone want to dive in and yet you still keep my secret.. That you’re really super easy to make....