Updated March 26, 2019 Homemade Focaccia Recipe My dad came to visit last week and we spent most of our time playing with Caleb, but of course we found some time to bake. My dad taught me how to bake when I was a wee one and I still love baking with him today. His cinnamon rolls are famous and he can bake up a mean loaf of Artisan bread....

Do you want to whip up a healthy dinner on the table on a busy weeknight? Thinking about changing up flavors so dinner won’t be boring again? Making stir fry sauce in advance is the perfect solution. Over the years, I found out that mastering the few key components of stir frying is much more useful than just learning a recipe. That is – to understand the process of stir frying, how to choose and prep ingredients, and how to make a great stir fry sauce....

Published on January 03, 2024 Honey Mustard Salmon- this easy baked salmon recipe is made with a simple honey mustard sauce and can be on the dinner table in 20 minutes! Serve with a fresh and colorful citrus salsa to make the dish extra special! I know it sounds a little gourmet, but this recipe is SO easy! It only takes about 20 minutes to make. You can’t beat that!...

Ingredients needed Whole chicken. I used a whole spatchcocked chicken but you can use chicken pieces like thighs, drumsticks or legs too. Soy sauce. Use coconut aminos or Tamari as a gluten-free substitute. Honey. Sesame oil. Lemon juice. Rice vinegar can also be used. Salt. Sesame seeds. How to make honey soy roasted chicken I spatchcocked the whole chicken myself by using sharp kitchen shears and removing the backbone of the chicken before flattening it out....

Ingredients needed Ground chicken/chicken mince. Breadcrumbs. I used fresh breadcrumbs but you can use half the amount of dried breadcrumbs. Eggs. Fresh garlic cloves. Green onion/spring onions. Fresh ginger. Chilli flakes. Salt and black pepper. Honey. Sriracha. Soy sauce. Use Tamari or coconut aminos as substitute. Rice vinegar. Sesame seeds. How to make honey sriracha chicken meatballs Make the meatball mixture by combining the chicken, breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, minced garlic, finely chopped spring onions, minced ginger and seasonings together in a large bowl....

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Onions. I used regular white onions but you can use any variety you have. Brown sugar. Mushrooms. I used portabellini/chestnut mushrooms but any mushrooms will work. Garlic. Thyme. Red wine. Flour. Balsamic vinegar. Beef stock. The beef stock contributes to the rich flavor and color of the finished soup however any stock can be substituted. To keep this soup vegetarian/vegan, substitute with rich mushroom stock if you can....

Most people have a go-to pork chop recipe. But if you’re looking to shake things up, my Instant Pot pork chops with black bean sauce will definitely break you out of your dinner rut. Black bean sauce is a staple in Chinese kitchens and adds a fragrant umami to your dishes. The savory sweet black bean sauce combines with aromatics and brown sugar to turn the pork chops into tender juicy perfection....

Updated March 26, 2019 Easter is on Sunday and I am very hoppy about that. I know, hardy har har:) My sister, niece, and nephew are coming over tomorrow to dye eggs. We are also going to do a little egg hunt. Caleb thinks eggs are balls so he should dominate the egg hunt:) He is getting raisins and pretzels in his eggs, no candy yet! Sorry kiddo! On Sunday, we are keeping things low key....

These were the best-tasting accident I’ve ever laid mouth on. When I make a recipe for the blog that uses a lemon, it means I have to buy an entire bag of lemons considering I’ll need about three for the photo shoot alone. Same thing goes for any recipe that uses fruit. It’s all about the colorful peaches and cherries and bloobs in the background striking a pose. So naturally I had a crisper drawer full of lemons (among a million other fruits) leftover from an upcoming lemonade post that I had absolutely no idea what to do with....

How to make lemon cupcakes To make your cupcakes as lemony as possible, it’s important to use both the juice and zest of fresh lemons. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and mix well. In a large measuring jug, combine milk, lemon juice, canola oil, sugar, eggs and lemon zest and whisk together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Scoop batter into a muffin pan lined with baking cups/cupcake liners and bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean....

Ingredients Zucchini. I used both grated zucchini and zucchini rounds to garnish the finished risotto with. This is optional though. Onion. Shallots can be substituted. Fresh garlic cloves. Arborio rice. Use a short grain rice like arborio or Carnaroli for the perfect creamy risotto. White wine. I used Sauvignon Blanc but any dry white wine of your choice will work and you can leave it out if you prefer an alcohol-free version....

Published on July 24, 2023 Mango Salad- ripe juicy mangoes with jicama, cucumber, red pepper, mint, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and a sprinkle of Tajin. This refreshing simple salad is perfect for summertime or anytime! Mangoes are tender, juicy, and oh so sweet and I love using then to make mango salsa and this easy salad. Along with ripe and juicy mangoes, the salad also has crunchy cucumbers, jicama, red bell peppers, scallions, fresh mint and cilantro....

Ingredients For the marinated tomatoes Fresh tomatoes. I used cherry tomatoes. Any small tomato variety will work. Grape tomatoes, cocktail, etc. I wouldn’t recommend using larger tomatoes for this recipe. Extra-virgin olive oil. Red wine vinegar. Balsamic vinegar can also be used but will alter the color of the marinated tomatoes. Fresh lemon juice. Fresh garlic cloves. Fresh red chilli. Salt and black pepper. For the whipped ricotta Ricotta cheese. Fresh herbs: I used fresh basil and chives....

Updated March 26, 2019 It’s December and that means it’s about to crazy up in here. I am talking about Christmas shopping, addressing Christmas cards, baking the day away, holiday parties, and decorating the tree. December is a BUSY month, but a fun one! And before I go Christmas cookie crazy on you, I have a lot of fun recipes up my sleeves, I want to share my favorite savory recipe that is perfect for the holidays....

If you are looking for a quick-fix weekday dinner option, this is it! With mushrooms that are bursting in flavor, this garlic mushroom quinoa dish will leave your family craving for more! I have all the tips and tricks here so you can prepare this dish tonight 🙂 Ingredients notes Mushrooms - Any kind of mushrooms is fine for this dish. I used fresh white mushrooms and sliced them really thin....

These divine bars are easy as pie, literally. We’re talkin’ creamy and decadent pumpkin pie in bar form complete with an insane two-ingredient crust. Just like my beloved Healthy Pumpkin Bars, they’re shockingly healthy, vegan AND gluten-free! Is this real life? We are so not intimidated. My husband’s “mmmm” after laying mouth on these was louder and lengthier than any sound he’s ever muttered before. That’s right, tofu got an overzealous stamp of approval by my meat-and-potatoes loving boyfriend....

Updated March 04, 2020 This post is sponsored by Kroger. Best Oatmeal Recipe I love making oatmeal for breakfast, it is the perfect way to start any day. You can’t go wrong with a hearty bowl of oatmeal, especially during the cold winter months. Oatmeal will warm you up and keep you full until lunchtime. It really is the perfect breakfast. Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls are my favorite because I LOVE all of the toppings....

For my first trip to India, I visited Bangalore to meet my friend Richa, the super talented lady behind My Food Story – this is the magic of how blogging connects people together! First, I messaged her that I was planning to travel to Delhi. Then she suggested, why not travel to Bangalore and stay with us? And I said yes! without hesitating. Richa and I got to know each other over the internet through our blogs, but we never met in person or even chatted on the phone....

Yup, this is happening. I really did just take a brioche-like dough, filled it with fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. And then when the rolls were golden brown and the cheese was perfectly oozy, I brushed them with garlic butter. Phwoar. As a recipe developer there are many times when I feel like my mojo has just left me and I need to make peace with it but then something small starts brewing in the back of my mind and that something turns into an idea and then I just roll with it....

It’s a curry with a light spice and coconut milk base that infuses the flavors into potatoes and capsicum (Bell Peppers). I agree to be sent email. A perfect pair for chapati steamed white rice or even Naan. I prepared a not-so-spicy version and my kids loved it so much that this is their favorite to pair with chapatis. There are a few different variations of this curry and I am sharing the basic version that you can prepare today with simple and staple ingredients....