There are some recipes we just NEED to have up our sleeves. These are things we need in life. But our methods and ingredients MUST be simple, so we can whip them up whenever the day calls for it without too much fuss or fanfare. Forgive me for seeming dramatic (dramatic? Moi?) but I do believe that this classic bake is a staple that’s just perfect to turn to in many-a situation, from birthdays to bake sales, or just-because days....

I had come across a chocolate Guinness cake and always marveled at its rich dark color and how it would really taste like. Then finally, I decided to give it a go. With lots of chocolate and Guinness floating around, there is no better time than now to try it. So the first time I made this cake was with a chocolate ganache. After several reviews by readers, I decided to make it this time with Bailey’s cream cheese frosting AND a chocolate ganache....

Why We Love this Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe Pound cake is one of the most glorious desserts on the planet, in my humble opinion. Its unique dense texture and fine crumb set it apart from all other cakes. It’s the perfect base for cool or hot toppings because it can stand up to sauces and berries with a lot of moisture. We have several delicious pound cakes on our site, including our super popular cream cheese pound cake and pecan praline pound cake....

Why We Love This Couscous Salad Recipe Looking for a bold and zesty couscous salad that is also easy to make? We’ve got the recipe for you! This simple chunky Couscous Salad combines pearl couscous, tons of Italian pickled vegetables, fresh cherry tomatoes, and herbs in the easiest vinaigrette you’ve ever made. We use the vinegar brine from the Giardiniera pickled vegetable jar combined with olive oil to create a simple flavor-packed vinaigrette in moments....

What is Chimichurri? If you have never had chimichurri sauce before, or if you’ve had it and weren’t quite sure what you were enjoying, chimichurri is a simple uncooked sauce made by blending fresh herbs, vinegar, and seasonings. It is a South American condiment commonly served with meat dishes, like our Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Hanger Steak recipes. We love making quick chimichurri sauce all summer to use up an abundance of garden herbs and to add a punch of freshness to grilled meats and vegetables....

This super easy dessert is a buttery biscuit base, topped with light, whipped cream and cream cheese, with chocolate and Creme Eggs. Perfect seasonal indulgence! I love Easter SO MUCH. No gift shopping conundrums like Christmas and yet all of the good stuff to eat and time with the family. Win win. And you know how much I love an indulgent Easter recipe too! Let’s celebrate with a giant, whopping, no bake cheesecake full of chocolate Cadbury’s Creme Eggs....

Aside from creating mouthwatering recipes, I love researching different cooking styles. And as a blogger, I want to keep your stomach full and enlighten you with relevant information to avoid confusion. A local writer and historian, Rian Fertel, identified Creole cuisine as “the cooking of New Orleans and the surrounding areas of Southeastern Louisiana.” The geography and climate of New Orleans and the surrounding area affected the availability of ingredients that now make up Creole cuisine....

Check out low calorie tandoori cauliflower bites or whole roasted cauliflower. About Rava Fry Rava Fry is a Managlorean style of fry specially used to fry fish. Vegetarians make rava fry using vegetables like cauliflower(gobi), eggplant(baingan), baby corn, raw jackfruit rava fry, breadfruit (jeev kadgi), etc. You can make rava fry either with onion and garlic or with hing. Any flavor you like, but the steps remain the same. Rava fry is also a popular finger food or appetizer served in Mangalorean bars and restaurants....

Why I Love Cuban Arroz Con Pollo My mom is a great cook, and experimented a lot in the kitchen when I was a kid… However, there are about 6 dishes that capture the essence of my childhood. These are the meals I was raised on: Beef Stew Sunday Pot Roast Navy Bean Ham Bone Soup Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Taco Salad and Chicken and Rice My mom became an expert on these dishes, based on repeated practice, and we loved eating them every time they were placed on the table....

In India, it is creatively used to make a variety of sabzi, vegetarian kofta, mithai, or kheer. It is one of those vegetables which are easy to cook and digest. Dahi Lauki Ki Sabji is one of my favourite comfort foods. It is one of those minimal effort, maximum flavour sort of dishes that fit just right for everyday meal menus, especially during the summer season. How To Make Dahiwali Lauki Step 1) Remove the bottle gourd’s outer skin and white seeds/flesh....

If only I could eat desserts all day without making me fat and spiking my blood sugar level, it would be a dream come true! But here we are, still wishing. 🤣 Dessert will always have a special place in my heart; yours too? They bring instant happiness, and when you’re happy, it radiates! So, let’s spread the joy and good vibes with my easy Southern dessert recipes. They are absolutely fuss-free and affordable yet satisfyingly delicious....

Recipe card What is Paratha? Parathas are popular unleavened (no yeast, no baking soda, or baking powder) layered flatbread from Indian cuisine prepared using wheat flour (atta), salt, oil (ghee or butter), and water. Another popular variation of paratha is prepared using all-purpose flour (maida) and eggs, known as Malabar parotta or Mughlai paratha. There are two kinds of paratha - plain and stuffed. Today, I am sharing a stuffed version of paratha prepared using my family’s favorite vegetable, i....

What is Tiramisu? Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert. It consists of layers of sweet mascarpone cream and Ladyfinger cookies soaked in espresso and liquor. It has a luxurious spiked coffee and cream flavor, with a touch of chocolate from a dusting of cocoa powder over the top. The Ladyfingers soften into cake-like layers, in between the mascarpone cream. Therefore, the entire dessert is soft and sumptuous with decadent appeal! The word Tiramisu is translated in English as “cheer me up” (or pick me up) and that’s exactly what this elegant treat does to all who partake....

Recipe card Simple tomato curry This Indian tomato curry (sabzi) is made with minimal tempering ingredients and ripe tomatoes. You can serve it for any meal. It goes well with dosa, idiyappam, steamed rice, chapati, paratha, etc. A big batch can be made and stored in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 days. This tamatar ki sabzi is a no-onion, no garlic, vegan, and gluten-free version. Also, no coconut milk or any other fancy ingredients are needed....

Healthy Egg White Frittata with Spinach and Peppers Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner… A protein-rich and veggie-filled frittata is perfect whenever you need a quick, easy, and super satisfying one-pan meal! We like to offer “healthy” recipes here, particularly after the holidays. However, we understand that the word healthy means a lot of different things to different people. Frittatas typically check a lot of nutritious boxes (comparatively), like our Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata and Asparagus Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata....

Elephant Ears, sometimes also known as Palmiers, are large crispy pieces of fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. They are so big that they look like elephant ears 🙂 These are also known as fry bread and are popular food items sold at carnivals, state fairs, food trucks, and theme parks. Elephant ear is a sweet pastry dough, and funnel cake batter has a consistency similar to pancake or waffle batter....

Franks and beans, sometimes called beanie weenies, is an irresistible dish. Is it the height of culinary elegance? Maybe not, but when kids and adults alike clean their plates, I call that a home cook win. 👍 Plus, it’s pretty darn simple. Precooked or canned beans speed up the cooking process. So it’s a matter of sauteing a few ingredients, stirring everything, and then letting it simmer in a Dutch oven....

I was surprised to find out how many people love gizzards. When I was a kid, I would sneak into the kitchen before dinner and see if I could nab it before dinner was served. It’s probably my favorite part of the chicken. And my son loves these fried chicken gizzards as much as I do. He’ll keep snacking on them after the meal is over if there are any leftovers....

One of my talents is to eat the whole wingette and drumette with the bones wiped clean as they come out of my mouth. I don’t have time to act cute and demure when enjoying crispy fried chicken wings. Besides, chicken wings are fun food. I don’t mind getting my hands messy with these crispy, juicy fried chicken wings because it’s all part of the ultimate wings experience. Especially the part about licking your fingers, which is the perfect way to enjoy these bad-to-the-bone babies....

Recipe card Garlic chilli chutney To make this garlic chutney, you will need garlic, red chilies, tamarind, and oil. Coconut, onion, tomato, or other fancy ingredients are not required. In different languages in India, this is also called lahsun ki chutney, lehsun chutney, loshne chutney, or belluli chutney. This garlic chili chutney goes well with undi (rice dumplings) village-style breakfast recipe. It can be served with dosa, idli, vada pav, momos, etc....