Why We Love This Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe These simple Mexican Pinto Beans offer a clean, yet rich almost-meaty flavor, with a pop of freshness. They are tender, comforting, and surprisingly healthy! If you have ever had delicious pinto or refried beans from your favorite Mexican restaurant, these recipes are not-so-surprisingly easy to replicate right at home. After all, they are just boiled beans with a few key ingredients. These Frijoles de la Olla, loosely translated “Pot Beans” or “Baked Bean Stew” are so simplistic and perfect!...

Why We Love This Mini Cherry Tarts Recipe There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh cherries. Tart and sweet, they’re perfect for a wide range of dishes. This recipe for Cherry Tarts is easy to follow and results in a delicious dessert that your family will love. Best of all, it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish! Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh tart cherries baking in the oven?...

Hina Says, “Fried Rice is the ultimate definition of convenient comfort food. It is fast, easy, and so satisfying. It requires minimal effort but yields maximum flavour.” Mushroom fried rice reigns supreme as a timeless classic that embodies the essence of simplicity and sophistication. By combining the earthy richness of mushrooms with starchy rice and aromatic ingredients, this dish offers a whole new level of delicious gratification. Ingredients Required Mushrooms are the star of this fried rice recipe, imparting a unique umami depth of flavour that elevates the entire dish....

Seafood Gumbo There’s nothing quite like the intense, comforting taste of Louisiana gumbo. Featuring warm spices, generous helpings of succulent seafood, spicy sausage, and, of course, the “Holy Trinity” of Cajun cooking – onion, bell pepper, and celery. New Orleans Gumbo is positively bursting with the incredible flavors of the Gulf Coast. However, this is not a simple midweek meal to whip up in 30 minutes or less. A good Gumbo recipe takes time and preparation, so it’s more of a weekend cooking project....

My extended family lived in the Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhand. I have spent my entire childhood in the foothill of the Himalayas. It was all surreal, the crisp air, wilderness, and the sun that plays peek a boo in between the high mountains. Even till date, I am enchanted by it all and the local dishes my grandmother and mother used to make. Simple, subtle, and the most soul comforting kind of food....

Now that most of the states here are opening up even amidst the pandemic, I’d still want to err on the safe side. As much as I want to drive around and go to my favorite diner and restaurants (and contribute to the local economy), I’d still want to remind myself that I can make some of my favorites here at home. Take for example this classic diner sandwich Patty Melt....

Why We Love This Homemade Pickled Garlic Recipe If you’ve got lots of garlic growing in your garden this season, you’ve got a great opportunity to quick pickle jars of Preserved Garlic for later use! Why pickle garlic? There are lots of reasons! Pickling garlic gives it a longer life so you can save your fresh cloves, infusing them with extra flavor, then use them later. Pickling also desensitizes the garlic so that you can eat it raw....

I’ve never met a person who doesn’t love pizza. We love pizza in all forms! And here at home, we could have pizza day every day of the week using this super EASY and TASTY pizza dough recipe. Better yet, you don’t even need toppings if it’s a good pizza crust. Just a little garlic butter or olive oil, and you’re good to go. So, I’m glad to have my go-to recipe on hand....

I first published this Pork Casserole recipe post in 2014. SAY WHAT. How have I possibly been wittering on here about food for that long?! Do you know what though, truth be told Gav (if you don’t get that reference we can’t be friends I’m afraid), I love it now more than ever. I’ve been chatting on Instagram Stories a bit recently about your food challenges, and how I can help....

About Cheese Balls We all love CHEESE BALLS. Whether they come from a ready to fry packet, frozen section of a deli shop, or a cafe, we all have our favorites when it comes to cheese balls. But once you try these homemade potato cheese balls you will never go back to readymade ones. In case you are a chicken lover, try my most popular chicken cheese balls recipe. What’s so special about potato cheese balls?...

Pulled Pork Tenderloin – The Easy Way! Pulled pork is one of my favorite dishes. It’s so versatile on sandwiches, in tacos, on salad, or simply piled high next to an ear of fresh buttered corn. Today I’m sharing Lori Lange’s recipe for Sweet Chili Pulled Pork Recipe from her fabulous new book The Recipe Girl Cookbook, named after her popular recipe blog RecipeGirl.com. Chilli Pulled Pork Method Lori’s Sweet Chilli Pulled Pork Recipe is genius!...

Let me brag about my famous Potato Salad. Whether it’s for a potluck, picnic, or weekend brunch, it’s always a hit! My secret? Bacon and Cheese. Yes! The winner combo. No doubt about it! But I didn’t stop there… I unleashed the adventurous side of me and added a dash of Creole Seasoning to my ranch dressing and baaam! The result is out-of-this-world delicious! The distinct flavor of blended herbs perfectly matched the rich, creamy, and luscious dressing....

Want to give your appetizers an extra zing? Why not serve it with a bit of your own restaurant-style salsa? You might say, “Why not just buy bottled salsa from the store?” But love, the bottled stuff just doesn’t hit the right spot. And it couldn’t be more straightforward with my super easy tips and tricks. You’ll be whipping up a batch and hitting the flavor nail smack dab on the head....

Hearty, earthy parsnips are a jewel of the root vegetable world. But whenever I recommend them to family and friends, I always get the same question… What actually is a parsnip? This tubular veggie is like a cross between a carrot and a potato. Parsnips have a lightly sweet taste, with a touch of bitterness, and starchiness that is similar to a yam (not to be confused with the much-sweeter sweet potato)....

Baby Yukon potatoes are boiled, smashed, and tossed in a homemade spice blend for this recipe. The smashed potatoes are baked until crispy, sprinkled with amchur powder and chaat masala, and tempered with fragrant cumin, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Some recipes I like to serve these roasted smashed potatoes with are my lamb loin chops, roast leg of goat, roast chicken, and tandoori turkey. Why you’ll love this recipe Robust Flavor - Infused with a zesty mix of spices, including red chili powder, turmeric, amchur powder, and chaat masala, these roasted smashed potatoes deliver a delightful kick that will leave you wanting more....

Disclaimer: Be sure to use fresh and high-quality salmon to prepare this recipe. Serve immediately and do not make ahead. It is advised that pregnant women should not eat raw meat. Visit foodsafety.gov to learn more about food safety. The Best Salmon Tartare Obviously, I like to cook—a lot. However, I am not a fan of cooking over a stove in the middle of summer. Truly, there’s nothing more unpleasant than turning a kitchen into a sauna....

Don’t miss out on our popular holiday favorite date cake. Vegan date apple bread Bake the best apple bread recipe this fall and during the holiday season. You can even give it as a homemade gift for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The fresh, homemade diced apple sauce not only enhances the flavor but also makes it moist. The combined natural sweetness of the dates, apples, and coconut milk makes this bread a standout over any store-bought bread....

The results are a ham joint packed full of flavour and tenderness, with a honey, mustard and brown sugar glaze for a delicious crunch, all made with simplicity and convenience. There is nothing better than turning to your trusty slow cooker when it comes to the festive season, when the kitchen gets busy, the oven gets full and time becomes precious. We have a few secret weapons when it comes to making this slow cooker ham that’s PERFECT for (but not not exclusive to) Christmas time… I kid you not, this is the most sweet, tangy and satisfying hunk of ham to feed your family and friends with....

You aren’t alone if you’ve ever felt like pork loin is a boring weeknight meal. But this recipe will change your mind. The sweet and acidic pineapple and the tang of the balsamic glaze complement the pork in a way that’s nothing short of mind-blowing. 🤯 And did someone say restaurant quality? Because this recipe is definitely five-star! You’d never believe five simple ingredients plus another six ingredients for the glaze could be so mouthwateringly good....

Recipe card Stir fry yakisoba noodles This is a quick vegetarian version of the noodles. Feel free to add chicken, shrimp, pork, or beef to the noodles. These are perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve this as a whole meal or side with anything. I have just added mushrooms and tofu today. Feel free to add broccoli, peas, carrots, beans, cabbage, sprouts, and bell peppers. The more veggies, the better it tastes....