This weekend, my hubby is taking my son out for a father and son hang out. That mean’s I’ll have my alone time at home which I usually spend in the kitchen. What they don’t know yet is that I’m gonna prepare their favorite smoked treat! Luckily I have everything I need to prepare this amazing dish. It’s no-fuss hassle-free comfort food that satisfies even the most intense of dinner cravings....

My son’s love for macaroni and cheese knows no season. He can eat it every day without complaint, and that would be heaven for him! I even wrote a poem to him about it! (YES!!! I love him that much.) So, of course, I had to see what I could do to mix in my favorite way of cooking. Now you can have a classic soul-food dish for your cookout....

There aren’t many cooking styles more appropriately named than soul food. And this smothered steak recipe definitely deserves its place for stick-to-your-bones comfort that feels like a big hug from a loved one. When I make this dish for my family, I always think of my Auntie making it for me as a kid. The sizzling sound as it hit the pan and the aroma of onions, garlic, and mushrooms was heavenly....

It has a perfect meaty texture to compliment the rich and creamy Indian vegetarian curries such as Punjabi Soya Chaap Masala. For this butter masala recipe, you can use my pre-made, signature makhani masala or the no onion, no garlic Jain style butter masala gravy. My cookbook has a vegan soya chaap tikka masala recipe that you can easily cook in an instant pot. Ingredients Required For Gravy Soya Chaap: I use fresh or canned soya sticks for this curry recipe....

Rum Cake for Every Occasion! Today’s Spiced Rum Cake brims with treasures from the islands. Coconut, almond, pineapple, vanilla, and, of course, spiced rum infuse their opulence into this cake. Our Caribbean Spiced Rum Cake’s fragrance rivals its flavor. This is one exceptional cake. Caribbean Desserts… from Grandma It is truly a special occasion when Spiced Rum Cake graces your table. My sweet little T-totaling grandmother had a special rum cake she would make for Christmas every year....

Overnight Breakfast Casserole No one wants to wake up an hour early on a holiday weekend to chop and prepare breakfast. However, most of us would agree, a rich comforting breakfast makes every occasion seem special! That’s why I love overnight breakfast casseroles. These easy breakfast bakes are meant to be assembled the night before a holiday or event. I always make an overnight casserole for special occasions like: Christmas Valentine’s Day Easter Kid’s slumber parties When friends or family come in town...

The Secret in Imma’s Creamy Sweet Potato Carrot Soup The secret to my sweet potato soup recipe is roasting the carrots and sweet potatoes before adding them to the flavorful broth. And it’s an extra step you won’t regret. 😉 Roasting the veggies in the oven helps them release their natural sugar, then caramelize as they cook. Hence, bringing more depth to their flavor. And, of course, the subtle heat from ginger and paprika makes our creamy soup satisfying and nourishing....

The bold flavors of the tandoori spice blend remove the gamey smell of the lamb chops. The end result is succulent, juicy grilled meat you won’t be able to stop eating. Per Priscilla Martel, lamb has historically been part of all religious celebrations and feasts for centuries, such as Easter, Passover, and Ramadan. Roasted on a spit over an open fire, seared, roasted, and slow-cooked in clay ovens, many recipe variations exist....

Why We Love This Thai Khao Soi Recipe One summer, our family had the opportunity to spend a month in Southeast Asia. We started our adventure in Thailand and then traveled through Laos and Vietnam. Although we devoured many fabulous meals in Chiang Mai, the most monumental dish we tasted was Khao Soi, Chiang Mai’s signature dish! This classic northern Thai Noodle Soup is packed with complexity and intrigue. It’s a Coconut Curry Soup loaded with protein, egg noodles, fried crunchy noodles, and fresh herbs....

There are a lot of cakes I’ve tried before but one cake struck my heart in particular, the Tres Leches Cake. The name literally translates to three milk cake, and as you can see with my other desserts, I love my cakes creamy, milky, or fluffy. And if you’re looking for steps on how to make tres leches cake, today is your lucky day! I’ll share with you the secret of making your own version of this Mexican cake so you’d skip the store-bought ones....

Vietnamese Goi Ga I grew up in a city that has a significant Vietnamese population. Therefore, long before I had an appreciation for more popular international cuisines, I loved Vietnamese cuisine. From noodle soups to noodle salad bowls, and banh mi sandwiches, I haven’t met a Vietnamese dish I haven’t liked… And I crave it above all other national foods. In college, I made a habit of visiting a particular Vietnamese restaurant once a week with a friend....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Whole Wheat Pancakes are always my brunch-time favourite. They add a great variety to the breakfast table. Kids in the family love them to the core. If you assume that whole wheat flour might compromise the taste of the pancakes, let me prove you wrong. These pancakes are pillowy, tasty, and fluffy, with a delicious nutty taste. The Whole Wheat Flour What kind of whole wheat flour is the best for making pancakes?...

Who doesn’t love chocolate? I feel it is one of the best flavors; it makes you feel good and happy whenever you eat it. Right? And then there are these chocolate cake recipes that are a total crowd-pleaser. Click on the cake name to get the complete recipe. As you all know, the main ingredient for chocolate is cocoa, and this helps our brain release endorphins which are nothing but feel happy and good elements....

3D Cookies for the Holidays I always look forward to cookie baking during the holidays. In this season of hope and inspiration, magic seems to spill over into every aspect of life, including baking. You’ll notice cookies are glitzier at Christmas time. Bigger, and often heavily decorated. (Yet not always as tasty.) If your not a pastry chef or artist, don’t worry. You can still make inspired cookies that your friends and family will love....

This is a popular and traditional West African Stew that is often prepared in most homes, in a number of different ways in countries like Cameroon, Nigeria and Ghana – by varying the quantity of tomatoes, onions and spices. Quite a lot of oil is used to cook the stew – often used to fry the tomatoes for a period of time to reduce the amount of acidity present in tomatoes....

About Badam Milk ‘Badam’ is the Hindi term for ‘almonds. The soaked almonds are blended to a smooth paste and later simmered in full-fat milk flavoured with saffron, green cardamom, and sugar. Badam Milk is an Ayurvedic Indian drink widely popular for its nourishing qualities and high protein content. It is a gluten-free drink. The taste is very similar to Badam Phirni or Badam Payasam. Do not confuse it with vegan almond milk....

Why We Love This Oven Baked Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Corned Beef and Cabbage is a classic dish to make for Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter, Passover, or any spring celebration. (It’s also great for Christmas and New Year’s as well!) It features tender, salty, succulent corned beef slow-roasted with earthy winter cabbage for a hearty and comforting dish. We’ve tried many versions over the years, and have developed a wonderfully easy, nearly foolproof oven-roasted Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe that the whole family will love....

I’ve even compiled a list of pretty cakes for your dessert table right here Easy Holiday Cake Recipes. Now since we’ve already taken care of the dessert part, let’s get down to the highlight of any dinner – the main course! In this list below, I’ve selected scrumptious and showstopper meaty dinner recipes that you can choose from. They’re hands-down few of the amazing meat recipes that would make your holiday dinner complete!...

I have to be honest, there’s not many occasions where I couldn’t find a reason to celebrate with carbs and cheese. But really, baked brie RIGHT? Add in cranberry sauce and it’s basically a festive feast on a loaf. This year has seen lots of change for me, but one of the best things to come out of the last twelve months is understanding the value of true friendship. Those relationships where people will drive a fifty miles late at night just to give you a hug, or the naughty friends who take you out dancing until 3am when it’s the last thing you felt like, but the thing you actually really needed....

I used to buy jars of Grace browning sauce until a friend taught me how to make it from scratch. How simple this famous Caribbean seasoning is to make will surprise you. I bet you’ll never buy another jar after you see how. 😉 Homemade Jamaican Browning Sauce While burnt sugar might mean disaster for most recipes, it gives this sauce its robust, smoky goodness. A teaspoon or two of homemade browning sauce in savory dishes like soups and stews is enough to boost the flavor....