This month we were challenged to find a recipe inspired by a different country. Since my hubby served his mission in France I decided to ask him about different things that he had tried. He immediately told me about a delicious pudding cake with a caramel sauce on top. He told me that it was one of the best desserts that he has ever had! After doing some research this Sticky Toffee Pudding is one of the most popular desserts in Europe....
You guys. Strawberries are looking pretty amazing right now! I have been stocking up from Costco because I love them so much. I even got some from my local grocery store last week and they were perfectly sweet and plump. I love making recipes that include strawberries. They are my favorite. As a food blogger your life revolves around food. Which isn’t always a bad thing right? 😉 Well when I was thinking of a recipe to make, I decided to combine some of my favorites....
Do you ever know that you are going to absolutely love something even before you eat it? Yeah. I knew I was going to love this cake! I have been craving it since I saw it and couldn’t wait to make it. The strawberries are looking better in the store lately, so I snatched some up and knew I needed to make this. Every layer of this cake was amazing....
They make for a perfect lunch or side dish. Cook them in the oven, or if you have the weather for it, on the barbecue. I like to finish them off with garlic butter. I’ve included some notes on how to veganise this recipe below! How to make Hasselback Potatoes Once you try this method of cooking jacket potatoes or roast potatoes, you’ll never look back. Hasselback potatoes are extremely easy to make....
What are Taylor Swift Chai Cookies? We have to go back to 2009 when Taylor Swift took over the internet with her Chai sugar cookie recipe. Everyone just HAD to try it, and they really lived up to all the excitement. They are more than just a sugar cookie. Taylor Swift’s Chai cookies are full of fall flavors and actually have Chai tea in them, which is where they get their name....
My favorite part about foil pack meals is that there are SO many different ones to try, and you come out with a different flavor and texture every time! Try out this herb salmon, this barbecue chicken, and these perfectly cooked potatoes! What are Foil Pack Meals? I can’t get enough foil pack meals during the summertime. They come out tasting so good because all of the flavors blend together in the foil....
Anything with lemons in it is just fresh and energizing, it adds so much zing and flavor. Here are more lemon loving favorites, like these Scallops, Chicken Piccata and Brownies. Easy Homemade Lemonade Just thinking about this recipe makes my mouth water. Imagine a hot day and you are parched. Now reach into the fridge and pull out this pitcher of ice cold lemonade. It’s perfectly balanced between the sweet and the tart....
Appetizers are just what you need to start any party off right! If you want some more appetizer ideas then try this dip, these egg rolls, or this amazing cheesy bread. They will FLY off of your table! Jalapeño Poppers Recipe with Bacon The party just got started with these jalapeño poppers! Add a little heat to your party, then cool it down with a creamy cheese blend that is stuffed full in each jalapeño....
It feels funny to write that because, well, I used to hate potato salad. The potato salad I grew up on was dowsed in gloopy mayonnaise, served out of industrial-sized plastic buckets at school events and fundraisers. Yuck. But, here I am, two decades later, sharing a potato salad recipe that I genuinely love. It features perfectly cooked baby potatoes coated in an incredibly creamy dressing that’s tangy and packed with so many fun flavors....
Casseroles are so different that you could eat them for weeks and never repeat any! When there are that many options, the hardest part is choosing one! A few of my tried and true favorites are Taco Casserole, 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole, and Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole! Roundup of the Casseroles There is nothing more delicious and comforting than pulling off the tinfoil of a hot and steaming casserole dish....
Everyone loves pancakes especially classics like Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes or The Best Buttermilk Pancakes. Adding chocolate to an already super yummy breakfast staple is a MUST! Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe This combines the two best things that make mornings worth getting out of bed for. Carbs and chocolate. These stick to your ribs pancakes have just enough chocolate to make them a treat without being overpowering. It’s a win win....
Browned Butter is a special ingredient that makes every sweet a little bit more special. Warming it up in the pan gives it an extra depth of flavor and I love it so much! Once you try these amazing cookies, you will want all the browned butter recipes! You’ve got to try these Browned Butter Snickerdoodles, these amazing Brown Butter M&M Cookies, and one of my favorites, these Maple Cookies with Brown Butter Frosting....
More Indian Gravy Recipes If you love tikka masala recipes, you must try my Indian-Italian Tikka Masala Pasta which has rave reviews. And for all you fish lovers, you must try my dairy-free Salmon Tikka Masala which is incredibly delicious with Jeera Rice. For a fun Indo-Mex twist, try these Paneer Tikka Quesadillas which are amazing with a side of taco sauce. When summer hits, you gotta grill up some paneer, try this flavorful Hariyali Paneer Tikka....
I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday week! We were away in Pennsylvania and we all got sick at the same time, so I’m a little late this year compiling my “Best Of” list for 2017. These are the most visited recipes posted in 2017 according to google analytics. My favorite time of the year, looking back and reflecting on these past twelve months. Thank you for allowing me to share what I love every single day!...
Tropical Fruit Salad When I need a healthy dessert to bring to a party, fruit salad is my go-to. I always use what’s in season or available, but my favorite is usually this tropical fruit salad made with fresh papaya, mango, pineapple, bananas and grated coconut. In the autumn months, I love this grape fruit salad, and for a nostalgic salad, I love making this fruit ambrosia. Fruit salad always makes me think of my Dad, when I was younger he made a great big bowl of fresh fruit salad just about every night....
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are the epitome of comfort and nostalgia, all bundled into a delightful package. The humble sweet potato is transformed into a vessel of autumnal bliss through baking, mashing, and re-baking. You don’t want to miss this whimsical and traditional Thanksgiving side! For more sweet potato side dishes, try this Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping, Mashed Sweet Potato Brulee, and Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows....
I’d like to apologise in advance because once you try these, there’s NO going back. Don’t @ me when you’ve eaten half the mixture out of the bowl before even pressing it into the tin. I’ve been tinkering with this recipe since Napoleon Dynamite was playing on the big screen (i.e. a long time ago). I spent hours making my own marshmallows and marshmallow fluff with varying degrees of success....
White Bean Turkey Chili This easy chili can be made on the stove, slow cooker or Instant Pot. Leftovers taste even better the next day for lunch! More chili recipes you might enjoy are Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili, Quick Beef Chili and No Bean Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili. My friend Debbie shared this recipe, which I’ve tweaked through the years, and I remember asking her if she forgot to tell me about the tomatoes....
My husband is not a mushroom lover, I, on the other hand, can’t get enough of them. To my surprise, my husband devoured this White Mushroom Pizza that’s topped with garlicky ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Seriously, what’s not to love! Tips on making Thin-Crust & White Mushroom Pizza Invest in a 12″ castiron skillet or stone. For this recipe, I used a castiron skillet. Preheat the oven and place the castiron skillet inside the oven until it’s super hot....
Brussel sprouts have definitely become a favorite in my kitchen. I know they get a bad rap sometimes, but I think that’s because people haven’t found the right way to make them yet. Whether they’re roasted until crispy, glazed with a touch of sweetness, or baked into something extra comforting, these 15 Brussel sprouts recipes are here to show you how good they can really be. There’s something here for everyone—maybe even a new favorite!...
