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Nothing beats pies and tarts made at home. The flavor of a crumbly crust and fresh fruit is irresistible! My strawberry tart, lemon tart, and strawberry rhubarb pie are more beautiful and delicious pastries full of summer fruits! Delicious French Apple Tart Recipe This incredible tart is going to steal the show with its perfect, buttery homemade crust and apple-filled center. Brushed with apricot preserves and sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite of this amazing pastry is bursting with sweet, tart, and nutty flavor....

Cheese grits are known to be served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy cheese grits for breakfast with some crispy bacon, at lunch as a side dish, or for dinner with the grilled shrimp or beef brisket smothered on top! Any time of day you choose, they will be delicious. What Are Cheese Grits? These cheese grits are made from finely ground cornmeal and are slowly cooked to perfection. Because uncooked grits can be flavored to taste savory or sweet, I added some cheese to them to amp up the flavor!...

Easy (10-minute) Waffled Salmon Cakes I made these Waffled Crab Cakes a few years ago and thought I’d try switching it up with salmon. Plus, I wanted to try them out on my Mini Dash Waffle Maker (affil link). I made four small salmon cakes, but you can make them bigger if you have a larger waffle iron. I love how extra crispy they get with all that surface area....

Salsa is a great go-to for a side, appetizer, or late-night snack! Try out some more of my favorite salsa recipes like this blender salsa, this cream cheese salsa dip, and don’t forget this mango lime salsa! Why is Avocado Salsa the BEST? I LOVE using fresh ingredients to make delicious salsa! When you bite into it, you get a mix of a crisp texture from the tortilla chips, plus the delightful flavor from all of the ingredients as they blend together....

It’s pie season! Try your hand at making at making some from scratch this year, I know you’ll love how they turn out! Some of my favorite recipes are grandma’s famous pumpkin pie, caramel apple pie, and raspberry pie! Easy Homemade Cherry Pie First off, this pie is absolutely incredible and super simple to make! Plus, this pie could double for either upcoming holiday – Thanksgiving OR Christmas. I’m leaning more towards Christmas though because that vibrant red color just screams Christmas to me!...

Homemade sauces are the way to go! They make every dessert so much better. Try drizzling this on some chocolate cake, ice cream, or even these delicious dessert nachos. Homemade Chocolate Sauce Forget the store-bought sauce! Stay away from that and make this homemade chocolate sauce instead. It is crazy good and goes on just about anything and everything. Homemade sauces are so handy because they can be made on the spot....

If you have a love for cupcakes like I do then you should definitely make these Apple Pie, these Angel Food, and these delicious Tres Leches Cupcakes. They are all SOO GOOD! Turkey Cupcakes I love anything that is super festive that I can do to make a holiday extra special. Christmas is an easy holiday to do that for but Thanksgiving is a little bit trickier! That’s why these turkey cupcakes are perfect!...

Blueberries are just coming into season here in the UK so when I spotted a stack of boxes containing the little blue jewels I knew I had to have some. Berries remind me of everything summery and cheesecake is one of my favourite desserts. Eggless baked cheesecake is a rare and delicious treat, which I only make once in a while. I’ve been using Kurma Dasa’s wonderful recipe for years and the finished product is always breathtakingly yummy....

Quick bread is the best because (like in the name) it’s quick to make! And equally delicious. Try these other quick bread recipes like banana, strawberry banana, and blueberry zucchini bread. Eggnog Quick Bread Eggnog. Do you love it or hate it? I used to hate eggnog. It was just so thick and didn’t appeal to me. But then I made these eggnog cookies a few years ago and loved them!...

This is a batter recipe for South Indian Paniyaram with just a touch of Greek flavour. If feta isn’t your thing, feel free to experiment with your own add-ins. Indeed, this is a choose your own adventure recipe. Inside these little balls of fermented lentils and rice is a spongy texture and blank canvas for any flavours you might like to add. What are Paniyaram? Paniyaram, also known as kuzhi paniyaram in Tamil Nadu, are mini ball-shaped crisp pancakes made with fermented urad dal and rice batter....

Flounder Piccata This Flounder Piccata recipe is an excellent way to prepare fish for people who are not fond of fish. Flounder has a mild flavor and tender texture that is not overpowering like some other fish varieties. It’s also easy to prepare, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat fish! Another popular fish dish on my site is Fish Florentine....

Corn Salsa This recipe was inspired by Chipotle’s corn salsa. I always get a Chipotle chicken burrito bowl with corn salsa and love it so much that I had to recreate it. It’s wonderful, especially in the summer when sweet corn is at its peak. This flavor of the salsa is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy – You can adjust the heat according to your taste. More of my favorite summer corn recipes are this Mexican-Inspired Grilled Corn Salad, Corn Tomato Avocado Salad, and Grilled Corn on the Cob....

Avocados are one of my favorite things to have in the kitchen and there are so many tasty ways to use them! If you’re looking for some unique ways to use up this versatile fruit, try this avocado hummus dip, these egg rolls, or avocado salsa! Deep-Fried Avocado Wedges If you’re an avocado lover like me, then you’re in for a treat! Fried avocado is one of my new favorite things to snack on and has always been a favorite wherever it goes....

We love steak at our house, so this Brown Sugar Garlic Flank Steak, these delicious Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers, and these classic Creamy Garlic Steak Bites with Mushrooms are some of our favorite steak go-to recipes! Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes My steak-loving son is always begging for steak every single week. He loves steak and potatoes, and I love easy meals, so it is a win-win situation!...

Ingredients Needed for Golden Milk Smoothie Simple and fresh ingredients are what make this golden milk smoothie so creamy and delicious! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements! Milk: Any variety of milk will work! Mango Chunks: Frozen mango chunks work best in this smoothie. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt makes this smoothie recipe healthy because it adds protein to start your day. Plain or vanilla yogurt can also be used....

I’m redesigning a brand new KO Rasoi. Not that there’s anything wrong with the one I hold so close to my heart right now, but I want to add more functionality and give you all a better site to potter about. Before this, I had looked into getting it done professionally but I’m such a fusspot and very particular about things. It has to be just right. I will be popping back from time to time, adding a couple of new recipes here and there but until the new site launches, I hope you can bear with me and stay tuned for our bright new future together....

Stuffing is a MUST at our Thanksgiving table! If you love stuffing as much as we do try this Vegetable or Slow Cooker Stuffing. Grandma’s Sausage Herb Stuffing You can’t go wrong with a good stuffing at the dinner table! It is a family tradition that is always a favorite and loved by all. We love to make Grandma’s sausage herb stuffing because it is a classic, hearty dish that goes well with any type of cooked turkey....

Green Monster Smoothie A vitamin packed smoothie, perfect for breakfast or lunch on the go! Ok, so I’ll admit, first time trying a green monster smoothie… and quite honestly I was not prepared to like it! I mean, spinach in a smoothie?? Even though green may be my favorite color, it sounded way too healthy even for my taste! Well now it’s my go-to!! SO good, you can’t taste the spinach at all!...

This burger was inspired by a trip to Disney World with my husband and youngest daughter Madison. We stayed at the Grand Floridian Resort which was a lovely place to stay. One of those nights we ate dinner at the Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, where I had a delicious teriyaki steak topped with pineapple; which was the inspiration for this burger recipe. The homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce is delicious, but if you wish you can use pre-made teriyaki marinade to speed this up....