Oh hello old friend! I first posted this Blondies recipe back in 2014 and you know what? I loved it then and it’s just as good now. I know, this is big chat from someone who does a lot of baking, but I honestly think this is one of my favourites ever. In need of some easy, simple, comfort food baking? Blondies with Peanut Butter and Nutella are your new BFF....
A chicken dinner featuring a whole chicken is often reserved for special occasions. We all tend to go to chicken breasts or thighs for convenience but why not cook a whole chicken every once in a while? Not only is it easier than you think but cooking it whole means more flavor since the bones are intact and both white and dark meat is present. You get all of that with this recipe and more....
This bread tastes good on its own but can also be used to make sandwiches, burgers, French toast, pudding, etc. Brioche bread, a popular French bread, is between a regular bread and a pastry because of its high butter and egg content. Brioche is considered Viennoiserie, along with croissants, pain au lait, pain aux raisins, is eaten mainly for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. There are many variations to this bread....
A few years ago, my cousin asked for a quick dinner date dish for the girl he likes. I told him I’ll make some broiled lobster tail for them. He was a bit hesitant when he heard broiled lobsters since he thought it would take much time to cook some. But then, I let him help me and even taught him how to do it. He just couldn’t believe how easy it is to make!...
Why We Love Cake Batter Cookies Want a quick and easy baking project with very little measuring? Make this wonderful cake mix cookie recipe! You can use any flavor of a standard-size 15-ounce boxed cake mix to make amazingly soft chewy cookies. Today we are making treats with our top three flavors: Strawberry, Funfetti, and Butter Pecan cake mixes. Then add 2 eggs and just the right amount of melted butter!...
A good cheesy grits recipe is among my favorite indulgences because it reminds me of Cameroon and my beloved akamu. And whenever I visit my family, they beg me to make it. Besides, the pantry-staple ingredients are so easy to put together for a satisfying meal. The versatility of cheese grits never ceases to amaze me. Grits take the cake from a hearty breakfast with bacon and eggs to shrimp and grits for an elegant seafood delicacy....
Recipe card Cheesecake Factory Bread American Cheesecake Factory is not only for cheesecakes. This restaurant serves warm loaves of bread when you order entrees for lunch or dinner. My husband loves the brown bread loaves that they serve with butter, and most of the time, ends up filling them, thereby leaving little or no room for their delicious desserts. These breads are soft with a fluffy texture sprinkled with rolled oats on top....
The fact that this is a one-pot meal makes it an ideal weeknight offering. The easier the cleanup, the better! That said, it still looks and tastes pretty lavish, so it’s also perfect for entertaining. 😋 If you’re worried about the spiciness, don’t be. You can absolutely customize this recipe into a mild, heat-free jambalaya, and it will still be insanely tasty. Recipe Ingredients How to Make Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Season Chicken – Place the chicken in a bowl....
It’s already cold down here in Los Angeles! Winter is upon us and what could be better than snuggling down in thick blankets and a warm bowl of a hearty soup? Well, just so you know, I’m sitting right in my favorite couch with a big bowl of this chicken meatball soup on my table as of writing. It’s the best way to warm up your body and fight back the flu....
What makes fall season or crisper nights so lovely is when you treat yourself to a warm and hearty bowl of soup. And with these cold nights also comes flu season and, unfortunately, I got hit with it for a few days. All I could think of then was a big bowl of this hearty and warm chicken tortilla soup. And you know how soups are good for cold/flu, right?...
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Packed with fresh corn, creamy avocado, and a medley of other nutritious ingredients, this corn avocado salad is a delicious way to enjoy the best of summer produce. It is a perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and tangy flavours. The colourful array of vegetables contributes a variety of antioxidants and vitamins, making this salad not only delicious but also nourishing. This corn salad is tastefully, texturally, and colourfully busy, which is just the most fun thing right now when all of our produce is so fresh and juicy and crisp....
Do you ever start to feel super ambitious around the holidays? Particularly when it comes to meal planning, I tend to get really excited in the weeks before Thanksgiving. There are just so many dishes to be made! Turkey and ham, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, stuffing and gravy, and of course, Green Bean Casserole. But at some point, while daydreaming about the perfect menu, reality would quickly sink in. We always seemed to run out of oven space when making holiday dinners… Crockpot to the rescue!...
This Crustless Quiche feels like a cheese topped mega treat, but served with salad (or new potatoes for dinner), it still makes a really light and fresh meal. It’s packed with protein and veggies too, all of the good stuff in one place. A no-pastry vegetarian quiche recipe is such a good basic go-to meal as you can vary the fillings to fit with any veggies you have in the fridge or freezer, as well as surplus eggs, so it’s a great way of avoiding wasting food....
We do love ham and cheese but this one here is more than just your regular ham and cheese sandwich. Now that the weather is warmer for some parts of U.S., it’s finally time to say goodbye to all the stews and heavy carbs. Hibernation is now over, friend! This time, I’m making another homemade sandwich for a little send-off backyard party. Oh boy, these got the highest approval from my family....
About a week ago, I found myself in a bit of a bind. It was my son’s football team party, and showing up empty-handed was unthinkable. I needed something fast, delicious, and satisfying for a bunch of hungry teenagers. These deep-fried chicken legs were a lifesaver! They’re easy, affordable, and downright irresistible. They flew off the table in no time, and I regretted not making more. Their crispy skin and juicy, fall-off-the-bone meat made them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!...
Why We Love This Dessert Charcuterie Board Idea What are you to do with all your leftover holiday candies, cookies, and gift basket snacks? Well, skip the baking and set out a gorgeous Dessert Charcuterie Board! There’s no easier dessert than the one that is made with pre-purchased ingredients. Although we love freshly baked cookies and homemade candies, when the holidays get crazy, it’s handy to just open a few packages and lay out the sweets… Then you can whip together a Christmas dessert charcuterie board that feels super festive for your guests but takes barely any effort....
Also check out thick and creamy dragon fruit smoothie bowl. Dragon fruit drink Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, pitahaya, or strawberry pear, is available in Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It is white or pink flesh with tiny black seeds. You can use any color to make this drink. This dragon fruit drink is sweet, tart, and exotic. This pink drink is refreshing and our family’s favorite. You can even make smoothies, salads, or desserts with it....
Healthy Southern Chicken Salad? Super Bowl Sunday can be a little tricky when you’re trying to stick with your New Year slim down plan. And there are so many lean-mean dietary variations these days… Vegan, Low Carb, strict Keto, Whole 30, Paleo. The list goes on and on. Well, this Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe won’t help if you are vegetarian or vegan. However, it does fit neatly in the low carb and keto category....
My love affair with these Courgette Fritters is a long one. I first started to make them for my young toddlers, when I had a glut of courgettes in the garden, TEN YEARS ago. I first posted this recipe here in 2018 and now, five years later, they’ve had a little refresh, but I will be making batches of them on repeat yet again this year. Packed with creamy feta, zingy fresh herbs and the humble courgette – these are everything we want in a summer supper....
If you’ve never tried it, this citrus curd is a creamy dessert topping. It’s a cross between a spread and a custard, prepared with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, eggs, and butter. Once prepared, it can be used to fill tarts, cakes, cookies, and even donuts. Enjoy it on toast for breakfast or on a bowl of plain yogurt to add flavor. Although I love it all year round, the best time to make it is during spring....
