Southerners serve collards on New Year’s because they believe they bring good luck and represent wealth for their folded money-like appearance. One of my favorite West African dishes made with collard greens is Sukuma Wiki, and we usually eat it with Ugali. What are Collard Greens? These guys are related to cabbage, but honestly, they don’t taste a lot alike. And the broad dark green leaves with a thick stem are highly nutritious....
Cornbread Muffins – homemade, baked from scratch tasty and moist corn muffins with an addition of basil and honey for extra flavor. Best served for breakfast and as sides. Give me these corn muffins anytime and I would happily get through, eating it , without any complains. Although I can eat them on their own, It is great when eaten with bbq; chicken, beans and no less appetizing when serve with a bowl of salad....
The Easiest Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Perfectly creamy, rich, and dreamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, aka Marry Me Pasta, is a one-pot recipe that you are going to love adding to your roster of easy weeknight dinners. This zesty and comforting dish is loaded with chunks of chicken, roasted red peppers, pasta, and spinach, all tossed with a parmesan creamy sauce. Every luscious bite is bursting with tangy flavor! In fact, this meal is so good that leftovers even taste amazing the next day after sitting in the fridge....
I made this Creme Egg Fudge recipe last year, without really planning to blog about it but it was too good not to share. This slow cooker (crock pot if you’re that way inclined) fudge combo is everywhere on Pinterest and it’s so adaptable. The children and I made a chocolate orange version as Christmas gifts for teachers last year and it went down SO well I had to try it with Creme Eggs....
Why We Love This Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe We’ve got a fabulous classic broccoli salad recipe here on the site… It has LOTS of amazing chunky ingredients. This simplified Broccoli Cauliflower Salad recipe includes the ingredients that give the biggest bang for the buck: broccoli, red onion, pecans, dried cherries, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing… And don’t forget we’ve added cauliflower as well for extra crunch! The dressing gets its dazzling flavor from a simple ingredient that is often overlooked in the spice aisle, Mrs....
You Can Make Amazing Cut-Out Cookies… Yes, You Really Can. We all love the look of intricately decorated sugar cookies piped and filled with royal icing. When you buy them at a bakery, you can tell a true artist has been at work! Yet most home bakers don’t have the time or practice to make cookies like this when they need them for a party or event. Our SUPER EASY Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are dipped in my personal favorite Sugar Cookie Icing, then lightly decorated with sprinkles....
You know how much I LOVE an easy taco dish, and after creating various types of easy taco recipes, I realised I had never shared basic beef one. And because beef mince recipes are our saviours on most weeks in a family kitchen, I knew I had to put that right! For this Beef Taco recipe I have used the beef cooking method similar to my Chilli Con Carne and Beef Burritos, but using a shortcut of ready-made fajita seasoning (because shortcuts are LIFE)....
I’m sure you’ll agree that mashed potatoes are the mother of all side dishes. Not only because potatoes are affordable, but they’re also effortless to make. They also pair well with almost anything, from baked chicken tenders and air-fried pork chops to saucy dishes like beef stew and Salisbury steak. They’re always a winning combo. 👌 But, of course, making the same mashed potato recipe over and over can be a little boring....
Fresh pear coffee cake Cinnamon-flavored bread is a must in our house for Fall. Recently, we baked cinnamon apple bread - the perfect fall baking recipe. Today, we followed the same recipe to bake a loaf of pear cake that is moist inside with a crisp topping. The best part about this quick cinnamon pear bread is that it can be served for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a cozy fall dessert....
Why We Love Crockpot Swedish Meatballs We love making meatballs around the holidays, like these Turkey Meatballs in Orange Glaze or Homemade Meatballs in Apple Glaze. Tender, savory meatball morsels are easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying in so many different ways… Particularly at potlucks and big family gatherings. They help to bring everyone together with their warm, comforting appeal. This Easy Swedish Meatballs recipe is meant to be quick to prep and set in either a slow cooker or Instant Pot....
Best Chocolate Brownie Cake Recipe, IMO Going gluten-free is not just a fad. As more people realize the health benefits of omitting gluten from their diets, or at least cutting back a bit, more and more restaurants and recipes are offering great GF-friendly options that are here to stay. These dishes can range from super healthy to terrifically indulgent, with all sorts of hits for recreating those favorite yummy carb-y foods....
Garlic Bread Twists, Breadsticks, or Knots are one of the best side dishes or appetizers to serve with marinara or dipping sauce for a Pizza party or dinner party. We generally like to have pizza night or pasta night once in 15 days and today on the menu it was BIANCA PIZZA - CLASSIC WHITE PIZZA with these yummy Garlic Bread Twists. I am a big fan of Domino’s Pizza....
Why We Love This Grilled Grouper Recipe Big juicy fillets of grilled fish are one of my absolute favorite things to serve. A tender piece of Grilled Grouper, slightly charred on the outside, yet moist and flaky on the inside, a fresh cool salad, and a nice glass of wine are all it takes to make any evening feel like an occasion. This simple Mediterranean dish is both rustic and elegant, with its sweet citrus notes, briny olives, and punch of onion....
These three recipes are prepared specially during the Navratri festival’s Ashtami and Navami days as prasad in North India. But if you come to our coastal region, chane usli (sundal) and sheera are popular prasad items served at almost all temple and Gurudwara events and during festivals like Diwali, Varamahalaksmi vrat, Ekadashi, Sankashti, Kanya Puja, Ram Navami, Makara Sankranti, Sai Guruvar, etc. I agree every region and community in India has its own culture and tradition for different festivals....
Sausage Lasagna Recipe Ahhhh, lasagna. Lasagna, lasagna, lasagana. I love the way that word rolls off the tongue. Nothing but warm fuzzy feelings could possibly fill your heart, upon hearing there’s going to be our best lasagna for dinner. Homemade lasagna has been a family favorite on both sides of our family for years. But I’ll never forget the first time I made it with a life-altering ingredient. Homemade Lasagna with Cream Cheese Right after Lt....
Have you ever been to a restaurant and caught a whiff of that sweet, pungent, almost spicy aroma coming from the kitchen? Sooo appetizing you can’t wait to get your order? Well, you can make the same 5-star worthy dishes at home too with this all-around ingredient! Not far from now and you will be able to serve up just about any dishes with this glorious green pantry-staple ingredient....
Why We Love This Homemade Ricotta Recipe Milk is one of the most versatile ingredients available and can be used in many dishes, from decadent desserts to balanced snacks. And with nine essential nutrients, including eight grams of high-quality protein in each 8-ounce glass, milk makes a nutritious and delicious treat that can be enjoyed both in recipes and on its own. We love to make homemade ice cream, pudding pops, and all sorts of dazzling dairy treats in the summertime....
Juiciest Watermelon My family and friends tend to like picking my brain for all sorts of culinary tips. Somehow they’ve figured out by now that food is kinda my thing. wink And I’ll be honest: I love it! One question I get every summer is How do you tell if a watermelon is ripe? I mean, at first glance they all look pretty similar. They are large and round-ish, with a thick green rind....
Unlike electric or stovetop pressure cooker, an instant pot works in a peculiar way. When you are a beginner or a novice user of an instant pot it is all very confusing and intimidating. Hence, I highly recommend you start with my Instant Pot 101 Guide for Beginners before understanding the terminology. From getting started to knowing how to use its different functions, you will be a pro in no time!...
It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without an Irish-inspired recipe. Luckily, I was able to scour the net for this popular traditional Irish Soda Bread that is served alongside Irish-inspired dishes like this Guinness Beef Stew and Guinness Chocolate Cake. But most of the time, it could be anything with green, like these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls here as it is the celebratory color for St. Patrick’s Day. What is St....
