Lunch time. Oh, you difficult devil you. It is without-a-doubt the one meal where I fail pretty much 90% of the time. If I don’t plan ahead and either make sure the fridge is stocked with healthy, delicious food OR actually meal prep lunches fully, I land up eating slice after slice of buttered toast or something completely unhealthy like instant noodles. And listen, I LOVE buttered toast but there is definitely a much healthier and more delicious meal out there and all it requires is a little planning....

Macaroni salad (and pasta salads in general) is a real nostalgic recipe for me. My mom, aunts and grandmother used to make macaroni salad at almost every big occasion. Every summer gathering would be accompanied by a giant bowl of macaroni salad. Never the same one either, by the way. The flavors used to vary from classic to eclectic but no matter what the salad contained, I remember always loving it....

As a food blogger, I have the habit of constantly exploring new flavors and cooking techniques. However, there are certain habits that I rarely deviate from. For example, making braised pork ribs using the recipe passed down from my grandma, and serving it with steamed rice. Whenever I serve this dish, I remember the good old times back in China. My mom used to pack my lunch box with some saucy braised ribs, steamed seven-grain rice, and a freshly made vegetable stir fry....

The lamb is nicely charred and crispy on the surface, its meat tender and moist. The simple cumin and chili seasoning brings out the aroma of the lamb without tasting overwhelming. Your kitchen will get messy but smell heavenly! Mongolian Food – Lost in Translation You might have heard of or tried a dish called Mongolian beef, but this Mongolian lamb or any authentic Mongolian dish is nothing like it....

I call it a simple recipe because you will not find a recipe list shorter than this one. But again, there are also simple variations within the recipe that makes it multifaceted! Check out the subtle changes in the recipe and the way you can prepare the batter for wonderful results. I agree to be sent email. I remember as a kid, my mother would make this dosa on a fairly regular basis....

Updated January 04, 2020 Citrus season is my favorite. I have been sending Josh to the grocery store on the regular to buy citrus fruits because I have been eating them like mad and so have our boys. We can’t get enough. Last week, I put a few oranges aside so I could make this Orange, Avocado, and Kale Quinoa Salad. It made the BEST lunch. It definitely brightened up my day!...

Published on January 10, 2024 Orange Arugula Salad- hearty salad made with arugula, orange slices, brown rice, green beans, avocado, pistachios, and feta cheese. Toss with a simple sweet and tart dressing and you have a beautiful, delicious, and fresh salad! This Orange Arugula Salad is definitely a favorite. It is fresh, hearty, and filled with flavor! Sharp, peppery arugula is the base of the salad. I add brown rice and fresh green beans to make the salad more filling....

Ingredients Full recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card below. White fish. Any white, flaky fish will do. Cod, Hake, Halibut and Sea Bass are all good options. Olive oil. Taco spice. Salt. Lime juice. For the tacos: Avocado. 5-minute salsa. Pickled onions. Corn tortillas. Fresh coriander/cilantro. Fresh chilli. Lime wedges. How to make fish tacos Fish taco recipes

Updated March 26, 2019 Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! PB & J was one of my favorite sandwiches as a kid and it still is. Whole wheat bread, creamy peanut butter, and sweet jelly or jam-classic comfort food! I never get tired of a good PB & J. To celebrate this fine holiday, I will be eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch, but I also made you a special treat, a Peanut Butter and Jelly Coffee Cake....

Updated March 26, 2019 Halloween is over and most of us are probably still loaded with candy. We had a decent amount of trick or treaters, but we still ended up with leftover candy. Someday I will learn to not buy so much:) I was digging through our bowl of candy to see what was left and pulled out all of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There were enough leftover to do a little baking....

You know when you make yummy things and then you want to faceplant into all the things? Story of these cookies. Story of my life. At first I was going to share my Simple Truth recipe for Peanut Butter Banana White Bean Breakfast Cookies with you guys, but then I decided you deserved some fresh material. Cuz I love you that much. It’s true. And lookie here–now you have TWO fab cookie recipes to bake!...

Ingredients This chocolate mousse recipe contains only 5 ingredients: Eggs, Caster sugar, Chocolate, Cream and a pinch of salt. It requires a little prep time and a few mixing bowls (there’s a lot of whipping involved to get that perfect mousse-y texture) but the process is super simple and the end result is so worth it. Eggs. I use extra-large, free range eggs. Make sure your eggs are room temperature before you start....

Mie Cafe is a modern Cambodian-French restaurant located north of Siem Reap. During my last visit, head chef Pola gave a steak demonstration that totally blew my mind. The steak had the tenderest texture, yet he used a very lean cut. The dish also had a fruity aroma and was bursting with flavor. The secret lay in the marinade. Chef Pola used a mixture of pineapple juice, rice vinegar, lime juice, ginger, and a few other herbs to create the most delicate marinade, one that helped tenderize the meat while adding tons of flavor....

Updated March 26, 2019 Over the weekend I had a strong craving for brownies. It came out of nowhere. I think the Twix Caramel Brownies I made last week came back to haunt me:) I tried to ignore the craving, but it didn’t go away, so I gave in and made the most decadent brownies of all time-Raspberry Truffle Brownies. And I didn’t stop there. I topped the Raspberry Truffle Brownies with Häagen-Dazs White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream....

Updated April 28, 2011 2 cups All-Purpose Flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup frozen mixed berries 2 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup vanilla yogurt (I added about 2 more Tablespoons) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, for sprinkling on top Preheat the oven to 375°F....

Updated January 28, 2012 These muffins are healthy AND delicious. I used whole wheat flour, oats, and applesauce. The texture is wholesome and hearty..in a good way:) I also added in cinnamon, vanilla, and almond extract…three of my favorite flavors. And now for the berries…I used frozen raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, these muffins are bursting with berries. Biting into a muffin caused an explosion of berry goodness in my mouth…YUM!...

Updated March 26, 2019 I am almost 17 weeks pregnant and my carb cravings are still going strong. The good news? I am finally eating and enjoying vegetables again. Of course, it helps if the veggies are served with carbs…like my new favorite pasta dish. I am making baby steps:) Grilled cheese sandwiches have been my staple. I was going to make another grilled cheese for lunch, but I decided to branch out and make Roasted Mushroom and Gruyere Toasts instead....

Updated March 26, 2019 My brain is still pretty fried from the trip, so I don’t have a lot to say today, but try this salad-you will love it! The roasted sweet potatoes really make this salad. I like the sweetness and crunch of the apple slices too. I add a little red onion and feta cheese for extra flavor. I use fresh spinach, but a spring mix would be good too!...

Are you ready for big, messy, proper weekend food? Because that’s what we’ll be discussing in class today. I have had a serious, and I mean serious thing for Sloppy Joes ever since I was a child. As a South African, we didn’t know Sloppy Joe’s and I think it was “It takes two” (that classic Olsen twins movie) that got it started. That scene where the fancy one takes a bite of what she calls “the big gooey messy burger” and then falls in love, had me intrigued....

If you like sona masoori rice, then I will teach you the right way to cook this rice with the Instant Pot. A few tips, a couple of variations you can try… it’s all here! I agree to be sent email. Grown in the southern regions of India, Sona Masoori is an integral part of South Indian cuisine. It’s an aromatic, lightweight, medium-grained rice known as the “Pearls of South India,”....