Published on February 09, 2022 Chocolate Cookies made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and finished with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. This is the ULTIMATE Chocolate Cookie Recipe! I have too many favorite cookies to list, but when I am in the mood for a rich, decadent chocolate cookie, I make my Ultimate Chocolate Cookies. They are the BEST chocolate cookies. Chocolate lover’s will go CRAZY for these cookies, they are chocolate cookie perfection!...

Updated April 28, 2011 Fudgy brownies are one of my favorite treats. I made my basic brownie recipe and added in chopped up Reese’s peanut butter cups. I also swirled in peanut butter with a toothpick. I wanted these to be extra peanut buttery! The brownies were gooey, fudgy, and loaded with peanut butter goodness. I cut the brownies in wedges and served them with a mini peanut butter cup on top!...

Published on February 03, 2012 Happy Friday! Who is excited for the weekend? My hand is raised high in the air. It is Super Bowl weekend and my birthday weekend! Yahoo! My birthday (the big 3-0) is on Sunday. I am honored so many people will be hosting parties to celebrate my big day:) Josh and our good friend, Janette, are throwing me a special birthday/Super Bowl bash. I am looking forward to celebrating with good friends and good food....

What is Chicken Francese? Chicken Francese or Chicken Française is an Italian-American dish consisting of chicken breasts or cutlets coated in flour and egg and fried until golden served with a lemon white wine sauce. It’s very similar to chicken piccata with the main difference being the way the chicken is breaded and the addition of capers to chicken piccata. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below....

Ingredients needed Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Olive oil. Garlic. Baby spinach. Artichokes. I used artichokes hearts in oil but you can use any artichokes you prefer. Cream. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. Parmesan cheese. Use a vegetarian alternative if required. How to make spinach artichoke pasta Can I make this ahead? The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge....

This bing bread is buttery-creamy in texture and crispy-crunchy on the surface. Simply seasoned with peanut oil and salt, it has such an addictive flavor that just makes you want more! Chinese bing bread (家常饼, jia chang bing) should be known by more people around the world. It’s a humble food, of which you can easily get a dozen for less than two dollars at most small markets in Beijing....

Ingredients Making your own fried chicken at home is so much easier than you might think. The key is to make sure you allow enough time for the chicken pieces to marinade in the buttermilk brine. The brine works to keep the chicken juicy all the way to the bone. I also season the brine, mostly with salt, but also some of the spices used in the flour coating to allow the chicken meat to be seasoned too....

This easy French bistro classic is the kind of recipe that requires a little more effort but oh man, is it worth it! There is no sandwich simpler than the humble ham and cheese. But then the French took it up a notch by making it even more glorious. Topping the sandwich with a generous spoonful of creamy bechamel sauce turns a simple sandwich into a masterpiece and then you add a soft fried egg and you have happiness....

Updated March 26, 2019 Dill pickle wraps, have you had them? Take a dill pickle, spread it with cream cheese, and wrap ham around the outside. Cut into slices and eat! I remember dill pickle wraps being at just about every party when I was growing up. I personally think the combo is a little odd, but people love these little wraps! They were always a hit! Josh loves dill pickle wraps and will occasionally make them at home....

Having grown up in Beijing, I have a special attachment to duck. We’re spoiled by ubiquitous perfectly roasted Peking duck, a luxurious yet affordable dining choice that we enjoy a few times a year. I can finish half a duck myself. I enjoy eating the duck skin by itself with a bit of sauce (without the meat and without the pancake). In my world, it tastes way better than crispy bacon....

How to make beef pot pie Can I make the filling in a slow cooker or Instant Pot? Meal prep and freezing Meal prep: The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead. The assembled, un-baked pie can be made the day before and kept in the fridge until ready to bake. Baked pie will last for up to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container and can be reheated in the oven....

So, we all know that anything pastry is a hit at a party. Whether it’s pigs in a blanket served with maple-mustard dipping sauce or Broccoli puffs, pastry is always a winner. I took inspiration from my Cranberry and Brie pastry wreath and mimicked the flavours that work so well together but tied it all up in a bite-sized pastry package. How cute? Cranberry and Brie are two of my favourite festive combinations and by using shop-bought cranberry sauce (feel free to use home-made if you have it at hand), Brie cheese (because it gets baked you don’t have to worry about buying the most expensive French cheese you can find…keep that for the cheeseboard) and a roll of frozen puff pastry you are guaranteed big reward for very little effort....

Chicken recipes for dinner Chicken is on almost every family’s weekly menu. And it’s not hard to see why. Chicken can be cooked in any and every way. Simply seared, breaded and fried. Shredded into tacos or grilled in a quick marinade, your family will be thrilled when one of these recipes are on the menu. Pasta recipes Pasta is a go-to for simple meals for a reason. Whether you add a simple 5-minute sauce or go a little fancier with shrimp, no-one can say no to a plate of perfectly cooked pasta....

We have been loving these healthy carrot muffins since I developed the recipe earlier this year. I make them regularly now because the kids can’t get enough and I’m all too happy if they want to grab one for breakfast or a snack because they are full of fiber, fruit and vegetables. Any parent’s dream! I don’t always top them with the easy cream cheese topping but the icing definitely gives these muffins a more carrot cake-like quality....

Ingredients needed White flour: Use any white flour you have. Cake flour, All purpose or Bread flour will work. Whole wheat flour. Quick-cooking oats. If you only have rolled oats, give it a quick pulse in the food processor to break it up a little. Seeds. I used a mix but any seeds you have will do. Pumpkin, sesame, flax, chia, poppy and sunflower seeds are all delicious in this bread....

If you’ve never cooked lamb chops before, you are missing out big time. Lamb is an incredibly flavorful, rich cut of meat and delicious with a variety of flavorings. We love it most with Greek or Middle Eastern flavors which highlights the flavor of the lamb perfectly. Because lamb is so flavorful, it can stand up to strong flavors like rosemary, garlic and lemon so use those in abundance when cooking lamb....

Ingredients This tuna melt recipe is easy to make and contains ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s a simple tuna salad recipe flavored with dill and a pinch of chilli flakes for a tiny amount of heat. I love adding onion and celery for the crunch they add. Use whatever bread you like, I love using sourdough or country style bread. Whole wheat bread is also a great idea and this is awesome served on a bagel....

Updated August 13, 2019 “Green Monster” Green Smoothie Yesterday, I did my usual Body Combat workout and came home and made one of my favorite post-workout snacks – a Green Smoothie. I posted the photo on Instagram and got several requests for the recipe. So today I am sharing my favorite Green Smoothie recipe. Some people call the Green Smoothie a Green Monster, but I like to refer to mine as the Green Goblin:) It is an easy green smoothie recipe that is easy to blend up!...

Published on July 10, 2023 Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad- grilled zucchini and corn with arugula, avocado, green onion, queso fresco and tossed in a simple cilantro lime vinaigrette. This is the perfect summer salad and goes great with any meal! I love using summer’s freshest produce in my salads. This Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad is one of my favorites because it uses fresh sweet corn and summer’s most bountiful vegetable, zucchini....

What is Fattoush Salad? Fattoush is a chopped Middle-Eastern salad consisting of most importantly bread and chopped vegetables and finished with Sumac. Mine includes grilled eggplant which isn’t traditional but makes an excellent addition. I grill the eggplant with the pita bread which makes it the prefect summer side dish. Ingredients needed Pita bread. I use toasted pita bread but pita chips can be used as a substitute. Tomatoes. Use any ripe in-season tomatoes you can find....