No matter the dish, mangoes taste best when they are perfectly ripe. Try to use the mangoes you bought during the peak season to get the most out of their tart, tropical, almost floral flavor – no matter how you are serving them up. Mouthwatering Mango Recipe Roundup Mango Margarita Mango margaritas are a super easy recipe to make and perfect for celebratory events. I love to make these mango cocktails with tequila shots as a refreshing summer drink....
My favorite chicken recipes, of course, are the quickest and most straightforward. I especially love them if I don’t have to clean up a big mess. That makes one-pot chicken recipes convenient besides delicious. My favorite go-to recipes at my fingertips make my life so much easier. What’s your craving? Whether it’s for Caribbean, African, or classic Southern comfort food, I’ve got you covered with this list of delectable one-pot chicken recipes....
I love cooking out with family and close friends, and, of course, I love steak. Cookouts are a time to bust out ALL the soul food with loved ones, right?! However, a good selection of beef and chicken will make everyone on the guest list happy. While kids guzzle the lemonade, adults can enjoy refreshing summer cocktails, like my favorite tropical drink, piña colada. My collection of favorite 4th of July recipes will have you celebrating red, white, and blue without breaking a sweat....
Our 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette is truly the simplest recipe ever. It is so elementary that it may not even be considered a real recipe. Yet I have to share it with you because 3-Ingredient Almond Butter Balsamic Vinaigrette is refreshingly straight forward and surprisingly delicious. The combination of its flavors creates a whole new level of taste sensation. Flashback to a scene in the popular animated kids movie where an aspiring rodent chef tries to explain to his clueless brother how incorporating separate ingredients produces a whole new amalgamation of delight....
Don’t you think there is just something irresistible about spicy minced meat stuffed in a crunchy short bread crust ? I do. So far everyone I have had the pleasure of encountering has whispered ever so diligently a secret passion for a hot filled crusty pie loaded with all of your secret pleasures.. hmmm hmmm.. sounds so good Believe me when I say it tastes divine. The joy of this recipe is the numerous variety of fillings around the world....
Why We Love This West African Peanut Butter Soup Recipe Really, what isn’t better with peanut butter?! This wonder legume adds an amazing earthy-ish taste and luscious texture to practically any dish, from sweet to savory. Including soups! Maafe (AKA Tigadegena and Domoda) is a traditional African peanut soup popular in Ghana, Senegal, and Gambia. It is made with chicken and vegetables, in a creamy peanut butter and garlic base. West African Peanut Stew features bold flavors in a velvety rich broth – with just a bit of heat from crushed red pepper....
6 . African Meat Pie – Slightly Sweet, flaky and crusty with a succulent filling. These beef Pie are just incredible. A flaky, buttery crust surrounding the most amazing, fragrant beef filling! Get the recipe here. 15. Bhajias- East African Snack, enjoyed especially in Kenya and Tanzania, a cultural import from the Indians dipped in a thick gram flour paste of spices, herbs – Fried until crispy. YUM! Get the recipe here....
This rice recipe is family friendly. It is not only quick and easy to make but also customizable. Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins. This rice recipe can be served alone or as a side dish the way it is below for your vegan or vegetarian meatless dinner. Meat eaters can serve with poached eggs or chicken or any other favorite meat if desired. Fried rice recipe is also one of the best one pot or one pan or sheet pan vegetarian meal that I have tried so far....
I first blogged about these banana muffins way back in 2015, and they still are one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I thought it was about time that they had a bit of a facelift as I still make them every couple of weeks with George and Harri. I mean, what’s not to like? These Banana Muffins should take around 18 minutes to cook, once out of the oven they should look golden and springy on top....
Check out our healthy granola bars if you want a no-bake bar recipe. Easy Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars These oatmeal bars are healthy, simple, easy to make, vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly. Serve these oatmeal peanut butter bars for a quick breakfast on the go, mid-day snack, or even as an after-school snack. These bars are packed with protein, iron, and fiber in every single bite. Also check our date bars, energy balls or oatmeal cookies....
Why We Love Beef Gravy If you are having a true down-home comfort food dinner there has to be a bowl of gravy on the table. It’s the best friend of nearly any carb, from fluffy potatoes to tender noodles, and all the good stuff (like stuffing!) in between. A great gravy adds delicious flavor and that something extra that every meal needs. This is a super simple Homemade Brown Beef Gravy recipe that will give you all the cozy and yummy feels....
From buying the right-sized Thanksgiving bird to cooking it, carving it, and serving it with many traditional sides and desserts, like the best-ever sweet potato casserole, individual pumpkin pies, super-easy sweet cornbread, and deconstructed pumpkin pie, you can host Thanksgiving dinner like a pro! If you want a unique turkey recipe this season, check out my tandoori turkey recipe. Pair it with cranberry chutney and pumpkin halwa for an authentic South Asian Thanksgiving spread....
You will never miss the regular pizza/marinara sauce. One of the best pizza you will ever make at home!!! This pizza would be a perfect addition to your next weeknight dinner, game night, or any other gathering /parties. I did not know that a simple pizza can taste so good until I recently tried this in LOTSA Stone Fired Pizza. The recipe below is my take on LOTSA’s Bianca pizza....
My 10-year old son loves raw broccoli! I mean really, really love it! When given a choice between broccoli and burger, he’d no doubt go with broccoli. As for me, nah.. not that much. I eat broccoli because I have too. 😄 I remember when he was less than two years old, my husband would make him eat his own leftover broccoli. And our lovable son, would gladly ate everything!...
It’s no secret how I love corn, especially this Cajun dish! I even get Wingstop Cajun Fried Corn whenever I pass by one. But it’s just corn, so it has to be easy to make at home, right? And here it is, the best Immafied Cajun fried corn on the cob. The secret? Buttermilk! It creates a tender-crisp texture and enhances the corn’s already sweet flavor. And, of course, my homemade Cajun Creole seasoning makes it even better....
Why We Love This Easy Candied Pecans Recipe Homemade Candied Pecans are a wonderful treat for the holidays! They are great to snack on, to add onto any dessert platter, cookie tray, or cheese board, and can even be packaged and given as edible gifts. Our candy pecan recipe uses an oven method for preparing… Although stovetop methods are shiny and appealing, they tend to be sticky and hard to store and use....
Rice is one of my favorite side dishes because it pairs with almost any main dish. And it’s easy to customize to my family’s preferences. Charleston red rice is a unique and delicious variation of plain, white rice. Packed with meat, veggies, and oodles of flavor, I can serve it as a robust side dish or a satisfying main dish. It’s super easy, with minimal prep and clean-up. If you’re looking for a new twist on your regular rice dishes, give this flavorful Southern classic a try!...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Who could say no to a good bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup? The cold winter nights are the perfect time to enjoy a warm and comforting bowl of chicken soup. It has chicken, noodles, vegetables, herbs, and everything else to make it the best comfort meal in a bowl. Imagine slurping noodles dunked in the flavoursome chicken noodle soup while sitting by the fireplace....
Why We Love This Chicken Pot Pie Soup Want some serious comfort food with barely any effort? This fabulous homey Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe is made with a slightly thinner base so it’s soupy, but has all the flavor of classic chicken pot pie with gravy… Tender chicken, potatoes, and vegetables are all right there! To simplify the recipe, we’re using fluffy frozen biscuits, baked until golden brown, to top each bowl of soup....
Why We Love This Chocolate Coconut Cookies Recipe These delightful Coconut Cookies are slightly crisp on the bottom, fluffy in the middle, and filled with not-to-sweet but oh-so-satisfying coconut flavor in every bite. This classic recipe makes perfectly soft pillowy coconut cookies you can serve as-is, or dip in chocolate for an ultra decadent dessert or snack. We kick up the wow factor even more by adding a generous sprinkling of toasted shredded coconut on top!...
