This almond cake (Djamilah) is perfect for a holiday gift. It requires very little prep time. It’s refreshing and does not taste too sweet. It is gluten free and requires no leavening agent, yet the cake turns out so moist and crumbly. This is an Algerian family recipe (originally called Djamilah) that my dear friend Kara sent me a while ago. She got the recipe from her Algerian friend’s mom....
Ingredients and Substitutions This pork souvlaki recipe is so simple and delivers super juicy meat skewers, every time. I like using pork ribeye steaks as they don’t tend to dry out as quickly as pork tenderloin or pork fillet does. The marinade is very simple and I prefer using fresh lemon juice and garlic for the best flavor. Dried or fresh herbs both work in this recipe. Pork. I used pork ribeye steaks but fillet/pork tenderloin will work too....
Updated July 05, 2019 It is warming up outside and that means our grill is heating up! I love grilling season! Cooking and eating outside is so much fun…and with a house of boys, the clean up is nice too. If they spill, I don’t stress about it. It is also warm enough for them to eat with their shirts off. I know I should be teaching manners at the dinner table, but outside summer eating is different....
Updated March 26, 2019 We eat tacos for dinner almost every week. We switch things up so we don’t get bored. We make Grilled Steak Tacos, Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos, Honey Lime Salmon Tacos, and Three Bean Tacos. I am currently loving Grilled Zucchini Chickpea Tacos. This recipe for tacos is my new favorite! I could eat these vegetarian tacos every single night of my life. These tacos are the perfect summer meal because they are made on the grill and so easy to make....
I’ve been making this beauty of a recipe for YEARS. Jeff and I are obsessed because it’s so foolproof, and now my toddler is on the bandwagon. I mean who wants to wait 25 minutes for oatmeal to cook? Not this family! Chewy steel cut oats (also known as Irish or Scottish oats) have such a satisfying, hearty texture and nutty flavor compared to our more mushy friend, the rolled oat....
Let’s hug over bowls of steamy vegetable soup with huge hunks of seedy sourdough! Cuz everyone needs a legit soup recipe in their back pocket and this is yours (we’re clapping). What makes a perfect vegetable soup, you ask? She’s simple to make, bursting at the seams with colorful veggies, and just what the doctor ordered. I know cuz I’m the [self-proclaimed] soup queen! Whether you’ve caught a winter bug, you’ve moved on from creamy soups, or you’re simply craving liquid nourishment, this recipe is the answer....
Lentil soup fixes everything. It’s totes a cure all. Smashed veggie tacos at 3am? Eat lentil soup. Devoured obscene amounts of chocolate when it was or wasn’t that time of the month? Eat lentil soup. Broke your toe? Eat lentil soup. Lentils are just lovely. This soup is total detox in a bowl. Like it’s impossible to get sick if you’re eating it. Chock full of veggies, fiberful lentils and chunks of taters, this truly is one hearty bowl of heaven....
Updated November 10, 2017 We did try the Hearty Tomato Soup this week and boy oh boy I am glad we did. This soup is so comforting and delicious. You start with the basics, onion, carrots, and garlic, but then you add in white beans with the tomatoes! When you puree the soup, the beans keep the soup nice and thick, plus they add some hidden protein. I love it....
Published on September 21, 2021 Honey Mustard Sauce- you only need 5 ingredients to make this sweet, tangy, and creamy dipping sauce. It only takes a few minutes to make and is great with chicken, vegetables, fries, salads, and more! My kids LOVE this sauce. We always have it in the refrigerator because it is good on just about everything. It is great for dipping, drizzling, dunking, or serving on the side!...
Published on October 18, 2023 Hummus- this creamy, silky, and smooth hummus is easy to make at home and tastes so much better than store-bought hummus. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, or vegetables for a simple appetizer or snack! I love this hummus recipe because you only need a few ingredients and it takes less than 10 minutes to whip up! I promise after you make it once, you will be hooked for life....
I have noticed several comments from readers that they are not happy with the texture of the brown rice after it is cooked. Cooking rice can get a little tricky at times because the texture depends on the type of rice, the age of the rice, the cooking method, and the type of dish you are preparing. I agree to be sent email. For the time being, let us focus on how you can prepare easy and heart-healthy brown rice with the Instant pot pressure cooker....
This Instant Pot Tofu Curry can be made in just 20 minutes and is packed with taste, protein, and flavor! Extra-firm Tofu simmered in a fragrant curry sauce is one easy recipe you will need on a busy weekday. I agree to be sent email. With fragrant spices like cumin, turmeric, and ginger that make up the curry, this recipe can compete with any of the restaurant-quality dishes in taste, for a relatively low cost....
In Korea, they have a fantastic street food-style pancake filled with savory things. Green onions and a mixture of seafood are embedded into a soft, tender pancake that has a nice crispy-textured surface. The Korean seafood pancake, or ‘haemul pajeon,’ is the perfect appetizer, side, or snack for any seafood lover. It definitely tastes better than it looks and in Seoul, this is a common comfort food that they enjoy on rainy days along with Korean rice wine called ‘makgeoli....
What is La Zi Ji La Zi Ji is a signature Sichuan dish that is extremely popular in China. The chicken is coated with spices and flash fried until golden brown and crispy. It’s then stir fried with tons of dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger and garlic to create a spicy numbing sensation. It is spicy yet you cannot stop eating it because it’s SO GOOD! When introducing someone who’s new to Chinese food to the real deal La Zi Ji (辣子鸡), or Sichuan Mala Chicken, I’d describe the dish as “fried chicken covered in hot sauce” so it won’t completely scare them away....
Ingredients Needed Chicken. Extra-virgin olive oil. Fresh garlic cloves. Rosemary. Other fresh herbs like thyme, sage, parsley and oregano are all delicious with chicken. Lemon juice. Smoked paprika. Salt and black pepper. How to spatchcock a chicken How to cook spatchcock chicken Can I make this ahead? The chicken can be marinated then covered with plastic wrap and kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking. The chicken can also be frozen in its marinade for up to 3 months....
Published on April 25, 2022 Lemon Spaghetti with Garlic Toasted Breadcrumbs is the perfect pasta dish and only takes 20 minutes to make! The lemon sauce is light, refreshing, and so delicious! Top the spaghetti with garlic toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil for a simple, but gourmet meal! And I don’t do this because I am looking for compliments, I just can’t help myself because it is SO good....
Updated April 28, 2011 1 large egg ¾ cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbs granulated sugar 1 Tbs baking powder ¼ tsp salt 5 Tbs unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled About 6 lemon verbena leaves, finely chopped Zest of 2 large lemons 1 cup of fresh blueberries, coated with a little flour Extra cream for brushing Turbinado sugar Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F....
Never have I ever…cooked wheat berries. Heard of them? Yes. Cooked them? Hellz no. THEY’RE SCARY. There, I said it. I’m not afraid of snakes or spiders or fires or the best vegan broccoli salad. But wheat berries? Oh yes. What Are Wheat Berries? Wheat berries are a robust and chewy whole grain—quite dreamy, texturally speaking. Since these raw kernels of wheat are so unprocessed (think whole wheat flour before it’s ground), they’re super nutrient dense....
Who else always gets asked to bring the vegetable to Thanksgiving? Same. I can’t recommend my Healthy Green Bean Casserole enough, but if you want something not creamy and more bright, these Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, and Pomegranate are the answer! It’s such a stunning recipe. Kinda like my Best Balsamic Vinaigrette, if I do say so myself. I’ve been making these beloved Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts for yeeeears now....
