Updated March 26, 2019 My brother lived in Italy for a couple of years. He used to write home and brag about the outstanding gelato. I had never tasted gelato before, but really wanted to after reading his letters. Luckily, when we graduated collage my dad sent us on a trip to Europe. My brother was my personal tour guide. We visited Milan, Como, Venice, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Biella, and Rome....

Updated March 26, 2019 I am super excited about today’s post because the recipe for this Granola Cake comes from my new favorite cookbook, Baking Chez Moi: Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere, by Dorie Greenspan. Dorie is my baking idol and I absolutely adore her and her recipes. Dorie and I actually go way back. We started corresponding via email when I was in college. I didn’t have a food blog back then, I probably didn’t even know what one was....

Updated March 26, 2019 We have been eating salads every single day this summer. We can’t get enough. The only problem? Our boys aren’t crazy about salads yet. They call salad “mommy food.” Josh eats lots of salad too, but for some reason, they associate salads with mommy:) Anyways, last week I made a Greek Panzanella Salad that they loved. At first, they were hesitant because it was a salad, but after one bite, they were ALL in....

Ingredients Grilled broccoli is a fantastic side dish any time of the year, but especially in summer when grilling is the name of the game. I often struggle to think of ways to incorporate vegetables into a summer meal that doesn’t involve a salad. Grilling your favorite veggies are a great way to introduce them to your meals when it’s warmer and encourages new ways of serving them. Plus, who doesn’t love that smoky flavor?...

Published on August 21, 2012 Last week we traveled to the beautiful Rogue Valley in Oregon for a blogging event with Harry and David. This was my first time visiting Oregon and I loved every second. Oregon is such a special place and I am glad I could share my experience with my family and blogging friends (Rebecca, Amy, Jenna, Heidi, Jessica, Lori, Sandy, Kristen, Rachel, and Bridget). Thank you Harry and David!...

Artichoke Alfredo! Have you heard of such a thing? I had not, but I’m determined to make it a thing. Artichokes, meet cashews. Cashews, meet artichokes. A match made in plant heaven; I tell ya! The base of this ridonculously easy and crazy creamy Alfredo sauce is raw cashews and artichoke hearts in brine. Vegan Alfredo has never been so easy! Blend until smooth and voila, you’ve got a straight velvet, lick-from-the-jar-good sauce....

Updated March 26, 2019 I planned on helping Josh with the cake, but I was “out of commission.” On Sunday, I got a little piece of something embedded in my eye. To make a long story short, we spent hours in the ER and they removed the mystery object with a large needle. They still aren’t sure what it was, but they got it out. My eye was in pain, but luckily it is healing and will be fine....

Updated April 09, 2020 I thought we should take a break from cookies and share an easy weeknight meal. The holiday season is busy and I am sure you are all in need of a quick and easy dinner recipe. This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe is guaranteed to be a family favorite. And the best part? It only takes 25 minutes to make because it is made in the Instant Pot....

If you had to ask me what my favourite cuisine in the world is, I don’t know if I’d be able to give you an answer. There are just so many that I adore. From Asia all the way to Mexico, I love them all. But without-a-doubt, Italian cuisine with all its intricacies and delicacies would have to be in my top-3. Slow-cooked Osso Bucco on soft polenta, al dente pasta with a simple sauce, wobbly just-set panna cotta with a fruity sauce....

In China, when we talk about dumplings, we’re usually referring to boiled dumplings (or shui jiao, 水饺). Not potstickers, not steamed dumplings, but boiled ones. We consider it a staple, a delicious alternative to rice and noodles. You might think boiled dumplings are not as tasty as potstickers. After all, potstickers have a nicely charred surface and crispy texture and look great, right? But to us, boiled dumplings are the ultimate comfort food that we eat every week....

As we approach the last and festive part of the year, it is time to share an exciting recipe for all readers with a sweet tooth! I agree to be sent email. This is probably the second dessert I have prepared with the Instant pot. I hope you are as excited as I was, to prepare Instant Pot Almond Katli or a.k.a ‘badam burfi’. It’s perfect for celebrating the upcoming festive time of the year in your own vegan way....

As a former British colony, Hong Kong is a melting pot of international cuisine. There are local variations on well-known Western eats such as French toast and milk tea. And spaghetti bolognese is one of the dishes that reminds many Hong Kongers of their childhood. As with many Asian takes on Western dishes (see: weird pizza), Hong Kong spaghetti bolognese (or baked spaghetti with meat sauce) is usually sweeter and creamier than the original Italian version....

Sambhar is nothing new to South Indian households, but I am sharing the easy way of preparing it with an Instant Pot. It’s a delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables because you can add a variety of vegetables to this recipe to get easy variations. I agree to be sent email. The combination of spices gives it an irresistible flavor, and the cooked vegetables add a hearty texture....

Updated June 02, 2020 I am currently obsessed with meal bowls. You know a meal that fits in a bowl. They are kind of trendy right now and I am usually not a trendy person because I can never keep up, I am more of a classic kind of gal, you should see my closet, it is mostly black..ha! BUT this is one trend I can completely get behind. I am all about a meal in one bowl, especially when that bowl is filled with delicious goodness!...

Updated March 26, 2019 This post is sponsored by Arla. Did you guys have a good Thanksgiving? Are you still full or did you already eat pie for breakfast? 🙂 We had a nice and quiet holiday at home. Well, I guess I shouldn’t say quiet, when you have two boys, it is never quiet:) It was a good day filled with lots of good eats and good times. Is your fridge bursting with leftovers?...

Ingredients Flour. I used cake flour but all purpose flour works just as well. Baking powder. Salt. Plain yogurt. I usually use Greek yogurt but any plain yogurt can be substituted. Eggs. Oil. Canola oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or even olive oil can be used. Oil keeps the loaf moist but melted butter can be used if you prefer the flavor. Sugar. Granulated sugar or caster sugar. Vanilla extract....

Updated March 26, 2019 We would also celebrate by eating a special Easter brunch. My dad usually made French toast or his famous cinnamon rolls. I don’t think I will wear a bonnet this year or go on an egg hunt, but we will make Easter brunch. Josh requested Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Strawberries-they are his favorite. I am sharing the recipe today in case you want to make them for your Easter brunch....

Updated March 26, 2019 Lemon and Ricotta: A Delicious Pairing I opened up our refrigerator on Saturday and found an opened container of ricotta cheese. I used half of it to make lemon ricotta pancakes and forgot about the rest. Luckily, it was still good, so I made a Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake with Berries. Josh asked what I was baking and as soon as I said lemon and ricotta, he was happy....

The authentic Macanese pork chop bun is a very simple sandwich that consists of just a Portuguese bread roll and a bone-in thin-cut pork chop. It is the most famous and popular street food in Macau, and for good reason. The bun is tender, crispy, and moist with butter. The pork chop is fresh, juicy, and either fried or grilled, right off the stove. No tomato slice or sauce required....

Published on February 26, 2024 Manicotti- manicotti shells are stuffed with a 3 cheese spinach filling, topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and baked until bubbly! This classic Italian dish is a dinner favorite and freezer friendly too! Manicotti is always a favorite Italian dinner too. Large pasta tubes get stuffed with a rich, cheesy filling that is with ricotta cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Smother with marinara sauce, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake until bubbly....