I’ve got another wonderful slow cooker recipe for you today. One that you can enjoy in every season… Slow Cooker Oatmeal. My family has been begging me to make oatmeal lately. And not just the quick instant packets, but “real oatmeal” as they call it. I don’t mind. Real steel cut oats are nutrient rich and a great way to fill your belly first thing in the morning. The only problem is, steel cut oats take time to prepare… Time we don’t always have as we’re rushing everyone out the door....

It hasn’t been a week since testing my recipe for this blog, but my son is requesting this bacon-wrapped tenderloin again for dinner. And there, my friend, is a straight-out kid-approved success! Oh yes! Not only is this dish kid-friendly, but it’s also low carb and keto-approved. Bacon and tenderloins for the win! Being fit and healthy has never been this fun. Enjoying meat and eating to your heart’s content without gaining weight is a dream come true....

In celebration of Black History month, I’ve compiled a list of southern food with easily recognizable African heritage. This is to honor the efforts, struggles, challenges, and victories our brothers and sisters endured to fight for equality. You’ll surely see the African culture in these southern food recipes. Easy Jambalaya Any list of southern recipes wouldn’t be complete without the famous Jambalaya. This rustic rice dish combines the bold flavors of meat, veggies, rice, and spices....

This fantastic Southern meatloaf saved me from a party emergency last week. I totally forgot about the party. (I blame it on my mommy brain). But I didn’t show up empty-handed because of this super easy recipe. What a lifesaver! I make three batches when I crave homemade meatloaf because it’s a great make-ahead dish. One goes to the table for a delicious homemade dinner. Then the other two go in the freezer for a fast meal later (or an emergency save for a forgotten party)....

Why We Love Cauliflower Cheese Soup Creamy soups are hard to resist. Although we love classic broccoli cheese soup, the rustic flavor of this cheese and cauliflower soup is just as appealing… If not more so. Each bowl offers a rich creamy texture with deep earthy vegetable flavor. Plus, the addition of buffalo sauce gives this healthy cauliflower soup a spicy note you will love. You read that right… this cheesy soup is not only irresistible, it’s healthy as well....

Why We Love This Kimchi Recipe Part condiment, part salad, part side dish… A delicious kimchi can do it all! Like you often find Horiatiki at Greek eateries and Kachumber Salad at Indian restaurants, this spicy and perky Cucumber Kimchi is a staple at Korean restaurants. And you are going to LOVE making it fresh at home at your convenience! Also known as Oi Kimchi, this cucumber version of kimchi is a popular summer kimchi in Korea!...

Mangoes are a prominent part of summer recipes for Pakistanis, Asians, and Mexicans. This spicy salad recipe is inspired by my love of mangoes and all three cuisines. This is a favorite in my family, along with my grilled peach salad, Thai chicken salad with mango, and pear salad with goat cheese and dates. Why you’ll love this recipe Diet-friendly - This grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan spicy salad is perfect for people with food allergies and dietary restrictions....

Why We Love This Peppercorn Steak Recipe Meat fans, prepare to fall in love… These thick, tender, peppery, and juicy steaks are what carnivore dreams are made of! A well-cooked Steak au Poivre is a perfect medium-rare, and melts in your mouth with a crunchy and spicy peppercorn crust. It’s an addictive combination of textures and flavors! As the steaks cook, some of the peppercorns fall into the skillet and are used to flavor the silky cognac cream sauce made quickly after....

Recipe card Easy strawberry galette Strawberry galettes are the best way to enjoy fresh seasonal strawberries. This red dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, romantic date nights, etc. The flaky and buttery pie dough is made from scratch. If you are short of time, you can even use store-bought pie dough. With the pie dough, I made one large 10-inch galette. You can also make two medium or five mini individual-sized galettes, like these blueberry galettes....

Hello, Friday! This popular Strawberry Margarita drink screams nothing but the weekend! Not only that it’s super simple to make, but you can also serve it in many ways depending on your mood. And since I’ve been binge-eating these tortilla chips and guacamole for this blog’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, why not throw in a margarita drink to complete our virtual party. And of course, if you just want a virgin strawberry margarita, then skip the alcohol part and just stir in good fresh sparkling water or soda....

Wow, what a way to welcome summer! And if you’re reading this in the dead of winter, don’t despair because you can make it with frozen strawberries. My family loves this fresh and yummy dessert to cap off our summer BBQ. And don’t tell anyone, but this strawberry pound cake recipe makes a tasty breakfast. Who says we have to decide between pancakes or French toast? I say a huge slice of this taste of heaven with a cup of coffee, and you are good to go!...

I’m already looking forward to anything corn. Which I may say was on sale. And you probably know by now, I tend to get too impulsive when I see my usual ingredients on sale. So I bought a couple of them (coughs) just so I can make a fantastic side for my dinner steak. What Is Succotash? Succotash is a recipe that has SUMMER all over its name. It is a popular dish in the South although it originated from a Northern Native American word msickquatash, which means “a dish of boiled or stewed corn”....

This sugarcane juice slash summer drink started appearing on Instagram reels in the summer of 2021. Since then, this sugarcane juice recipe has become a trendsetter like Dalgona Coffee, Pasta Chips, or Chilli Oil Noodles. The BIGGEST SECRET is that you do not need natural sugar cane or any fancy syrup to make this juice. You read it right; you can make this sugarcane juice with only 5 ingredients in a blender in under 15 minutes....

Being that my name is Sommer (Summer with an O) can you guess just how many “summer” songs have been sung to me in the course of my life? An unfathomable number, I tell you. The most common serenades are: Ella Fitzgerald’s version of Summertime Bananarama’s Cruel Summer And Summer Lovin’ (Summer Nights) from the musical Grease Although I have heard some really creative versions. People are so darn funny, always believing they are the first personal to ever think to sing these songs to me....

Nothing beats homemade bread -the aroma of fresh bread filling the kitchen, the warmth of the oven heating up the house and the memorable taste. I remember, as a teenager, making several trips to my neighborhood corner stores – walking tirelessly as far as a mile in search of sweet bread. Well, maybe that is a bit of walking to do, but to me, it was worth it! I started baking, this decadent bread, a couple of years ago and ever since then, I have never bought sweet bread at the grocery store again....

Recipe card Dosa - A popular breakfast recipe Dosa is not only a popular breakfast item but also a cultural icon in South Indian homes. I belong to Karnataka’s coastal (Mangalore, Udupi) region, where dosa is loved for all three meals. Like bread or flatbreads, dosa pairs well with chutney or any curry. Some of my favorite Konkani-style dosa recipes that we prepare include mushti polo, surnali, pan polo (the very popular neer dose), and taushe polo (cucumber dosa)....

About the recipe Sweet Pongal is a traditional dish offered in most temples to god in the form of naivedyam along with puliyogare and then distributed as prasad or prasadam to devotees. Sakkarai Pongal is prepared on special days. For example, during Makara Sankranti or Pongal festival to celebrate the harvest, chakkara pongal is prepared using freshly harvested rice. During the celebration of Navratri, sweet pongal is prepared as this dish has goddess Durga’s or goddess Lakshmi’s favorite ingredients....

What is Thandai? Thandai or sardai means ‘cooling’ in Hindi. Milk is the key ingredient in a thandai, whereas the flavour comes from the thandai masala. It is a traditional Indian drink for the summer season, packed with nuts and spices and infused with aromatics like saffron and rose. Thandai and kesar mawa gujiya are integral parts of the Holi festival celebration. Apart from Holi, you can enjoy a glass of Thandai at any time of the year....

Our Best Lemon Bar Recipe Little squares of pure sunshine… That’s what I’ve got for you today. I’m sharing what we think is The Best Lemon Bars Recipe in the whole wide world! They are perfect for Spring picnics, Summer BBQ’s and pretty much any time you need a light dessert to lift your spirits! Lemon squares are a treat I treasure intensely. I’m crazy over the buttery crust, and the tart custard filling....

What is vegetable hot garlic sauce? The tone and flavors of the vegetables in hot garlic sauce are inspired by Indian – Chinese fusion cuisine, with garlic and red chili being the primary tastemakers. It is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a one-pot, vegan meal that packs a lot of fresh vegetables. The Hot Garlic Sauce The best part of this takeaway-style recipe is undoubtedly the hot garlic sauce....