If you love these cronuts, then you will love these homemade donut recipes! Try out my favorite Jelly Donuts, these Boston Cream Donuts or these classic Glazed Donuts for some that your entire family will love. Cronut Recipe If you don’t know what a cronut is, then you are in for a treat! It’s a cross between a croissant and a donut. It has all of the delicious layers of a croissant but in the shape of a donut....
Hoisin sauce is the mouthwatering secret ingredient for an array of Asian dishes. My glazed salmon, General Tso’s chicken, and seared ahi tuna are just a few that I love using with my hoisin sauce! What is Hoisin Sauce? Hoisin sauce is often compared to soy sauce but is packed with more of the flavors you love- garlic, pepper, and sriracha. However, it has a few other ingredients that give it its distinct flavor and texture....
The Easiest Instant Pot Salsa Chicken This Instant Pot salsa chicken is my EASIEST Instant Pot recipe. Two ingredients and 30 minutes is all it takes to make the juiciest salsa chicken, perfect for busy weeknights, meal planning, or feeding a crowd. I’ve been making slow cooker salsa chicken forever, sometimes with chicken breasts and other times with thighs. Salsa chicken is my go-to recipe for flavorful chicken that I’ll use in everything from tacos to rice bowls, salads to enchiladas....
Can’t get enough of the creamy flavor of eggnog? You’ll have to try my eggnog meltaways, waffles, and pound cake. They’re absolutely delicious! White Chocolate Eggnog Fudge Recipe One of my favorite things about the holidays is all of the baking and giving that is involved. Honestly, I hated eggnog until my youngest boy became obsessed with it. Then I slowly started to like it! Last year, I baked some of my all-time favorite cookies that were also made with eggnog!...
Breakfast casseroles are the ultimate breakfast idea for feeding a crowd. Make them the night before so they’re ready to go in the morning! Try this overnight breakfast casserole, my croissant breakfast casserole, and this easy crescent roll casserole. Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole If you love the flavor of everything bagel seasoning then this breakfast casserole will knock your socks off! This everything bagel casserole is loaded with so many flavors and hearty ingredients to keep you satisfied....
More Creamy Eggless Recipes Mango Mousse Ras Malai Mousse Kulfi Tiramisu Banana Bread Ras Malai Mousse No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake I have such vivid and fond memories of my mom making creamy fruit salad as a kid. We had a mango tree in front of our home in Nigeria, hence mango was always added to my mom’s fruit cream recipe. Once the fruit cream salad was made, it was refrigerated. Naturally, I had zero self-control and would pick out my favorite fruits and all the cream while no one was watching....
If you looking for another amazing scallop recipe, be sure to check out these Pan Seared Scallops with a Lemon Caper Sauce! Garlic Butter Herb Scallops If you’ve never tried scallops then you are in for a treat! Fish, seafood, turkey, and chicken have been a huge part of my diet lately and when I wanted something just as healthy to switch things up, I added in scallops. They are often described as similar to crab or lobster, but more firm....
Who doesn’t love some really good mashed potatoes? They’re basically the perfect side dish recipe that you can enjoy at dinner time! Can you imagine how good these roasted garlic mashed potatoes would taste next to a perfectly cooked prime rib roast? How about along side some homemade chicken parmesan? How about with some Creamy Garlic Pork Marsala. Yeah. I thought you’d agree! There are a few tips and tricks to making the most flavorful, creamy, downright delicious mashed potatoes, and I’ll share all my secrets!...
I love fish tacos!! Some of my favorites are these Shrimp Tacos, Cod Fish Tacos, Blackened Fish Tacos and Lobster Tacos. Since my family is obsessed Tzatziki sauce (we eat it with everything!) I thought why not make fish tacos with a Greek twist. Bake them in the oven or make them in the air fryer! Directions provided both ways. Making the Greek yogurt fish taco sauce (Tzatziki) from scratch is easy and perfect for fresh summer cucumbers and herbs!...
Caesar Dip This Caesar dip is an easy appetizer for your next party and a great recipe to dip your veggies into. It’s made with all the ingredients that goes into Caesar salad dressing – Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon, anchovies, – plus Greek yogurt and a little mayonnaise (which I love adding to my dressing in place of raw egg). Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and requires no fancy equipment!...
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is a summer staple in my house. We love it in the summer when tomatoes are the ripest – they’re definitely the star of the show. To quote my husband, “You could serve this over cardboard, and it would be good!” For more healthy bruschetta recipes, try Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil, Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burger, and Grilled Salmon with Avocado Bruschetta. What is Bruschetta Chicken?...
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan and Lemon This dish serves as the perfect side veggie to any meal like Chicken Francese, Baked Scallops, Shrimp or any steak. When raw, it has a licorice-like taste that I’m not a fan of, but when you grill it, the flavor changes completely, and it has more of a mild taste like a bok choy. The charred edges, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice and finished with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano is my new favorite way to prepare it....
Haldi also known as turmeric is such a big part of Indian culture. I mean, it’s in practically everything we eat from dals to sabzis (vegetables) to even milk. Growing up my parents forced me to drink Haldi Doodh due to its plethora of benefits. Now, it was bad enough to drink milk, and now they wanted me to drink milk with turmeric. O. M. G. As a child, I was so grossed out by the idea of turmeric in milk, but as an adult that all changed....
Oh how I’ve missed all of you and your amazing comments! I’ve been itching to get back to cooking and blogging and now exams and university are over I’m here to fatten you all up again! My brain is currently swollen with confusion, not knowing what to do next. After seventeen years of full-time education it’s time to close the gate on that part of my life and open a new one leading to a future full of new adventures, ideas and possibilities....
There are so many ways to incorporate sweet potatoes into your meal besides Sweet Potato Fries. You can make Maple Sweet Potato Pancakes for breakfast, Sweet Potato Cake for dessert, or Sweet Potato Rolls to pair with soup. Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Sweet potato pie is a traditional Southern dessert, and usually served during the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. But between you and me, I will gladly eat this pie all year round....
Chicken Breasts: Fresh, thawed chicken ready to be baked. Honey: Thickens the sauce and adds a hint of sweetness! Margarine or Butter: Melted and stirred in for a buttery flavor blend. Mustard: Adds a tangy mustard taste to the chicken while cooking. Salt: Just a pinch! How to Bake Chicken: Simply add all the ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Bake it for one hour and dinner is made! It is perfect for a busy weeknight or a simple dinner your family can help with in the kitchen....
If you love simple and delicious air fryer snacks then try out these pickles, egg rolls, and these wings. They are all so good and make great appetizers to add to any party or get-together! Air Fryer Kale Chips I LOVE when I can cook things in my air fryer. Not only does it make everything crisp and fresh (I mean have you tried cooking leftovers in the air fryer…it’s brilliant!...
That cinnamon and sugar flavor is a complete classic that makes for fantastic treats! Try my Waffles, Cheesecake, or Cupcakes to see what I mean! Homemade Churros Recipe Whether your love for churros began at your local fair or from the well-known Disneyland favorite, with this churro recipe, you can now make them at home. When you place these golden, sweet crisp-tender bites on the table, be prepared to receive oohs and ahhs!...
What is an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a modern-day pressure cooker that speeds up the cooking process! Basically, it’s magic for busy moms! The boiling point rises in the instant pot and traps the steam inside. The hot steam and pressure is what cooks the food. It’s a multi-use appliance that will make your life so much easier. My goal with this guide is to walk you through how it works and to help you feel comfortable using an Instant Pot....
Charcuterie boards are the perfect thing to make for any party or special day! It is full of hearty meats and cheeses that keep guests satisfied and the conversation flowing. I am in love with all of the different kinds of boards you can put together, like this adorable Halloween Hocus Pocus board, or this perfect for Christmas wreath-shaped charcuterie board. This simple charcuterie board is a great place to start if you are putting together your first one!...
