We are getting pretty excited for the warmer weather at our house. Last night we had our first official barbecue outside and it was so much fun! My favorite part of the warmer weather ahead is all of the berries that start coming into season. Especially strawberries. I am a strawberry fanatic. Which is why Lucky Leaf’s Strawberry Filling is one of my favorites. It is the best of its kind in my opinion and I love the plump strawberries in each and every bite!...

It’s safe to say that seeing my name, words and photographs printed in a beautiful full-colour book among the likes of top food bloggers is utterly surreal – and also very humbling (bragging rights aside). I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who supported me throughout the selection process and believed in me. Who knows, maybe someday I’ll see my name and recipes in print again....

Open Faced Tuna Sandwich with Avocado This is the BEST tuna sandwich, it’s so good I crave it often! It’s loaded with protein and veggies and it’s quick and easy to whip of for lunch on the go, at your desk or in your home. It’s so good I crave this often!! Keeping canned tuna on hand in the pantry is a staple for easy lunches. If you like it hot, I also love making these tuna melts....

When I’m in the mood for a quick paneer dish, I love making Paneer Bhurji. Paneer Bhurji is seriously one of the easiest paneer dishes you can make. This is my mom’s recipe and is made with minimal spices. I love that she uses green bell pepper which adds so much flavor to this subzi. The simplicity of this dish is wonderful, you’ll notice how the flavors of the paneer really stand out....

My first time in Italy Back in 2009, it was my first time in Italy, my first stop was Rome. I went out to dinner that evening and ordered the most obvious and my favorite dish – Penne alla Vodka. When my dish arrived it was Penne alla Vodka, but in a creamy white sauce, not in a creamy pink sauce. Conversation with our Waiter I asked our waiter (which I totally regret doing), “Excuse me sir, isn’t Penne alla Vodka supposed to be in a pink sauce?...

‘Tis the season for peppermint! Need more dessert inspiration? Try these peppermint meltaways, peppermint cheesecake, or peppermint meringue lollipops next! Chocolate Peppermint Brownies Don’t you just love the Christmas season? Even though it is so busy I love this time of year! Holiday treats are the best. Out of all of the holiday flavors, peppermint is one of my favorites! It just screams Christmastime and is so delicious! If you’ve been looking for a knockout dessert to add to the holiday lineup, these peppermint candy cane brownies are the answer....

I absolutely love potatoes as a side dish, main dish, or midnight snack. Yep, I crave them just about all the time. Which is why I love this recipe so much! These potatoes are a little dressed up making them perfect for special occasions. If you are in the mood for more yummy potato dishes, you’ve got to try these Crack Potatoes, these yummy Crispy Potato Skins, and these Mashed Potato Balls....

Puris (plural) [also spelt ‘pooris’] are a kind of unleavened Indian flatbread which are hugely popular at weddings. They are typically kept plain or spiced with turmeric and chillies and always, always deep fried. They are beautifully soft, puffy and fluffy and can be eaten with curries, rice, soups, sweet yogurt (shrikhand) and even rolled and dipped in sweet chai for breakfast. You can eat them hot, warm or cold, although I prefer them balloon-like, straight from the hot wok (which I use to deep fry in)....

Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal Pecan Cookies A few of my other pumpkin infused desserts are Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Hazelnut White Chocolate Biscotti, Pumpkin Butterscotch Bars, Pumpkin Spiced Snickerdoodles and No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake. I think the photo below says it all. My 21 month old had a taste of these cookies before I started photographing them, and later as I was taking my photos, her cute little hand kept getting in my set trying to steal my cookies....

Coming up with new ideas for long-form and short-form videos; Preparing the workspace (e.g., making sure the kitchen is tidy and the ingredients are ready to go); Preparing to film (e.g., making sure video & audio equipment are set up, memory cards are clear, and recipes are printed); Reviewing and uploading the many gigabytes of footage; Getting content ready for posting across various social media platforms. Which is why we’re looking for a highly energetic and organized individual to join our team as the Video Production & Social Media Coordinator!...

Should I use dried kidney beans or canned? As a busy mum, my preference is always to use canned kidney beans for this dish. I’m not snobbish about tins of basic items — they’re convenient and economical. Buy the best you can afford and don’t worry about cheating because you cannot tell the difference between canned and dried in the finished dish. Canned beans take Rajma from a plan-ahead meal, to a last-minute weeknight comfort bowl....

I was trying to think of ways I could enjoy the elements of that sandwich without actually having a sandwich and this idea came to mind. I felt pretty good it would work, because if you have The Skinnytaste Cookbook, you may be familiar with my Cuban Sandwich Stuffed Pork Tenderloin which is a similar idea. This turned out even better than I could have imagined! The pork with juicy, cheese was hot and melted and this had so much flavor....

It feels as though summer is nearing an end. Especially as I scroll through my Pinterest feed and I’m already seeing plenty of pumpkin recipes, fall décor, and skinny jeans with boots. As sad as I am to see summer ending, Fall is my favorite season so I’m pretty excited. I love everything about Fall – the changing colors, the crisp weather, the food and flavors, the attire – everything!...

Sausage Stromboli This sausage and pepper bread is basically a stuffed, rolled pizza. It’s so delicious you’ll want to make it again and again! It’s the perfect appetizer for any gathering from watching the Superbowl, hanging out with friends or having guests for the holidays. If you want a vegetarian option, try my veggie stromboli! For this recipe I made my pizza dough with the DeLallo’s Pizza Dough Kit which uses 00 flour, and comes with a yeast packet, so all you have to do is add water which makes enough for two pizzas....

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables I’m a huge fan of sheet pan meals as they are a huge kitchen time saver! I like to line the sheets with foil or parchment for easy clean-up, completely optional. Here I marinated the fish, then cooked the sauce down on the stove to create a glaze over the fish (I highly recommend this) but if you wish to skip this step, it will still taste fine....

This easy skillet pizza will be your new favorite dinner time staple. The flavor rivals frozen versions, and you don’t have to worry about it arriving cold when you call for delivery. The best part is the toppings are cooks choice, but why not load it up with a variety of meat and vegetables for the ultimate slice. Looking for more tasty one-pan recipes? Then try Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet, Pan-Seared Scallops, or Sweet and Sour Shrimp....

If you’re into sticking to a well-balanced diet full of clean, nutrient-rich ingredients, here are some flavorful recipes you’ll love without all the calories: Asian Turkey lettuce wraps, cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps, or mango shrimp lettuce wraps. Slow Cooker Asian Lettuce Wraps These slow cooker Asian lettuce wraps evoke memories of dishes I’d typically order at a nice Chinese restaurant. Pair these flavorful lettuce wraps with a side of rice for a satisfying meal!...

Happy holidays friends! Ashley here from The Recipe Rebel one of my favorite things to see pop up on the holiday buffet table — meatballs! Speaking of holiday buffet tables — can you believe we are here at the end of 2017 already? It seems that every year that comes goes by more and more quickly, especially as kids get older and life gets busier. I don’t know if I’m ready to ring in 2018 just yet!...

Since honey garlic chicken is a fan favorite, I have made a few different versions that are always delicious. You’ve got to try this Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry, this simple and fun to cook Foil Pack Honey Garlic Chicken, and this delicious Glazed Lemon Honey Garlic Chicken. Slow Cook Honey Garlic Chicken This has to be up there with my most favorite slow cooker recipes! The flavor of this sauce is amazing....

Hey hey it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb! It’s no secret I’m a little bit obsessed with my slow cooker – or I should say slow cookers because I think I have five of them??? I just got a new one for Christmas and I’m so excited about it, I use my slow cookers several times a week and when we are having a family get together I usually have a few in use at the same time....