Fried rice is my all-time favorite dish. It’s so darn good that I never dreamed there was a way to zhuzh it up even more until I tried coconut fried rice. This dish is absolutely irresistible and incredibly easy. Two huge wins if you’re a busy home cook like me! Quick note for all my health-conscious friends: Don’t let the word fried put you off. You can easily replace the vegetable oil with unrefined coconut or avocado oil for frying....

You can never have too many potato recipes, right? And this recipe is a real star. Who knew you could sneak kale into mashed potatoes? Even the kids will devour it! (The bacon crumbled on top helps, too. 😆) Not only is this colcannon recipe tasty, but it looks beautiful, too. If you ever want to add a little color to your meal, colcannon is a perfect side. Ingredients You’ll Need How to Make Colcannon Potatoes Prep Ingredients...

This is a perfect, fuss-free salsa recipe for backyard bbq, potluck, or party. No need to spend hours in the kitchen. It makes an excellent, fulfilling lunchbox snack for kids and adults. Pack some munchies on the side, and an exciting-looking, colorful snack for the lunchbox is ready in less than 15 minutes. This corn salsa is vegan and gluten-free. Who would not like to bookmark such a life-saving salsa recipe?...

This is a big revelation, but I am more on TEAM BEEF because I love medium-rare steaks and stir-fry! Honestly, I prefer the taste of beef over pork when it’s done right. I’ve cooked beef in various ways: from this prime rib roast to spicy garlic and rosemary grilled steak. They all have a special place in my heart! So, when I went out with hubby for a fancy dinner at a nearby restaurant here in LA, he ordered country-style ribs....

Why We Love This Easy Crispy Tofu Recipe Even the biggest fans of meat can’t resist the satisfying crunch and tender, flavorful bite of golden brown tofu. And if you like deep-fried tofu, you’re going to love our simple, healthier Crispy Baked Tofu recipe! This easy plant-based recipe requires no thick breading or excess oil, and is totally gluten-free. The cubes of tofu are tossed with only a bit of oil, a few key spices, and just the right amount of cornstarch for a super crisp yet light coating....

What Are Deconstructed Desserts ? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word deconstruct as the process where you “take apart or examine in order to reveal the basis or composition” of something. Of course their definition references Literary works, but in the cooking world the meaning of the word has taken on a whole new dimension. The result is a popular new trend created by Spanish Chef Ferran Adria as per spoonuniversity....

Why We Love This Lasagna Soup Recipe When you want lasagna, but you don’t have time to layer and bake it… Make amazing easy Lasagna Soup! This recipe has all the flavor of traditional lasagna, yet it’s so quick to put together, simmers up in about 20 minutes on the stovetop, and is lighter on the waistline. (But if you want to go low and slow, we have a great option to make lasagna soup in crockpot, too!...

All you have to do is keep it in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavors. Traditionally rum balls are truffle-like sweet treats prepared using vanilla wafers, pecans, confectioners sugar, cocoa, syrup or honey, and rum. I have prepared a shortcut method using oreo cookies, rum, cream, and some nuts. I have decorated it with sprinkles. You can dust with confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or even dip it in white or milk or dark chocolate....

The simple pound cake holds a place of prominence in the hearts of most Pakistanis. A fresh loaf of pound cake, wrapped in slightly greasy brown paper, was often fetched from the corner bakery to be served with a cup of piping hot evening chai. If you’ve grown up on this, your mouth is probably watering. If you’ve never experienced this…you’re missing out. Living in Mississippi has added to my love for this delicious buttery cake by way of the classic Southern variation....

While you are here, don’t miss to check out berry pie using seasonal berries, apple tarts with puff pastry, and a list of best summer desserts. About the recipe Traditionally strawberry tart is a sweet puff pastry crust that is either filled with custard or whipped cream and topped with fresh strawberries. This strawberry tart is prepared using puff pastry sheets as a base and topped with fresh strawberry compote as filling....

How was your Mother’s Day celebration at home? Honestly, yesterday made me realize that I might make Mother’s Day celebration at home a new tradition. This simple yet comforting Fettuccine Alfredo might be one to blame. Oh, trust me when I say that this is a must-have on a weekly rotation. Why??? This alfredo pasta is SUPER quick and easy to put together and it tastes sooo good as is or with add-ins without sweating it all out in the kitchen!...

I’m not often an early adopter. I remember being dubious about whether email would catch on (HA!) but I can happily tell you, that I was drinking Gin and Tonic ahead of the curve. I know. I sound ancient just writing those words. But it’s true. Pat Butcher was the only other person I knew who drank G&T, but I couldn’t help myself. Even as a 20 something about town, I’ve always loved a Gin and Tonic....

Who would have thought that grilling lobster tails would be this easy? Granted that you would be working on frozen lobster tails instead of the live ones, this seafood recipe here is probably the easiest one you’ll ever make. A far too convenient and delicious meal that will inspire you to fire up the grill more too often this summer season. How to Cook Lobster Tail If you’e starting this recipe with live lobster, you have to take an extra step in killing it first by parboiling....

Folks, there is only one bread roll you need for the holidays and you are looking at it. This Hawaiian roll right here got married to this Samoan bread roll right here– and here is their offspring – Hawaiian Coconut Bread roll- Cool name right? I made that up. I just could not come up with a more creative name. My brain freezes up sometimes- Can’t blame it on the a a a a a alcohol....

Why We Love This Zucchini Tots Recipe We’ll get to these cute and delicious Zucchini Tots, but first Zucchini… Chances are, if you’re a gardener and happened to plant zucchini this year, you’ve got bushels of these tender green batons coming out of your garden right now. What should you do with your mountain of zucchini? You could make any of these healthy zucchini recipes… Stuffed Zucchini Boats Baked Zucchini Chips Zucchini Nutella Swirl Muffins (Zucchini Bread) Grilled Fajita Veggie Skewers Zucchini and Crimini Street Tacos Roasted Vegetable Tostadas Zoodles with Capers and Cherry Tomatoes (Zucchini Pasta)...

Have you ever been thankful for all the things you can do with bananas? As a pantry staple in most American homes, bananas have always been a part of our day. Whether you make it as breakfast in this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, a refreshing Strawberry Banana Smoothie, or as a dessert-like in this Banana Foster, bananas never fail to amaze me with their versatility. So for today’s dessert special, I’m bringing to you this Southern classic no-bake dessert that is as equally as indulgent as its baked counterparts....

This is one of my favorite winter drinks to prepare during the Christmas or Holiday season. Have you started your Christmas preparation yet? Do check out some of my favorite recipes here - BEST CHRISTMAS FOOD IDEAS. I have kickstarted my Christmas series with this super easy, creamy drink. More recipes are coming up. Stay tuned!!! A delicious drink recipe prepared by melting shaved chocolate or chocolate chips with cocoa powder in water or milk, to which a sweetener of your choice is added....

Post-Christmas last year, I tried my hand at these sweet, soft, buttery homemade crescent rolls. Honestly, I wasn’t that confident about making these because I still get nervous with buttery dough 😉. But the bread lover in me screams for an adventure! Boy, I was thankful I didn’t let the fear stop me. These beauties were easier to make than I thought and way better than store-bought ones. On the other hand, crescent rolls are easier to make and take less baking time....

Why We Love This Tomato Jam Recipe Let me just start by saying: We LOVE making jam. There is nothing more satisfying than smearing a sandwich or cracker with a scoop of sweet and/or savory preserves that you made yourself from scratch. And there’s no better time to jam out than summer when the fresh fruits and veggies are plentiful and perfectly ripe! Fruity, savory, spicy, and oh-so scrumptious – there are countless varieties that you can make....

Why We Love this Veggie Soup Recipe When the nights are even the slightest bit crisp we love to enjoy a warm bowl of nourishing soup for dinner. This simple hearty and wholesome Homemade Vegetable Stew recipe is an absolute favorite in our family… Although we love all sorts of noodle and meaty soups as well, this clean vegetarian and vegan vegetable soup is an absolute winner! The flavor comes from a combination of fresh and frozen vegetables, plus a generous amount of both fresh herbs and dried spices....