I am a huge fan of combining meat and fruits, mostly dry fruits. My mom worked in the Middle East at some point in her life and often traveled to Europe. There, she got used to enjoying the combination of fruit with meat. I picked it up from her because she often made it for us as kids. Now, I know many people can’t stand the thought of meat and fruits together....

Last week we had my in laws over for Sunday dinner and I made an oldie but goodie from this blog, roasted red pepper ravioli. It’s easily one of my favorite recipes ever ever and I have served it when we’ve had company several times because it pleases everyone, especially me because it’s so darn easy. But. We are not here to discuss ravioli are we? No. I bring up that little story because I sent my husband to the store for fruit....

Pork Roast with Glaze This slow-cooked pork roast is both company worthy and also perfect for a lazy weeknight dinner. I’ve served this pork with smashed potatoes, over rice, (it’s really great with this mushrooms pepper rice pilaf) and stuffed into soft rolls. This roast was a delicious surprise the first time I made it. I’d originally planned to oven-roast the pork in a more traditional style. However, in the interest of not spending my weekend evening working in the kitchen, I decided to put it in the crockpot that morning instead....

This is my kind of lasagna. This cheesy, no-ground-beef, 5 ingredient, slow cookery version is my dream lasagna. Now before you run for the hills because I said no ground beef, keep your socks on, I have included notes for how to amp up this recipe with some Italian ground sausage if you’re a must-have-meat person. Remain calm meat-lovers, vegetarians, and meatless enthusiasts, I have not forgotten any of you....

Ever since I shared How To Eat Salad Everyday (aka my Fritos Everyday Diet), I can’t stop coming up with more salad combinations. This salad is a new favorite for Sean and I both – although the Fritos are optional for him and never optional for this girl. The Chipotle Vinaigrette I use in this salad is one that I first shared in The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. The dressing is tangy and slightly sweet, with just a tiny hint of heat from the peppers....

It’s one of my absolute favorite street foods (second only to the Mumbai style chaat dishes) and it’s also the one dish I consistently gorged on in my college canteen. Though they made several different variations of misal. Some variations used sprouts, and some others used yellow vatana, which was basically not even misal, but yellow vatana usal. The recipe I’m sharing today is a more traditional misal recipe, made using sprouts as the base....

If pasta isn’t your thing, this would also be delicious tossed with roasted potatoes or served over rice. I had a little bit of just about everything left in the refrigerator after our trip out of town and I decided to combine it all into a skillet meal. Hot sausage is one of my favorite meats to use for quick and easy dinners. It provides so much flavor that most dishes require almost no additional seasoning....

This Grilled Steak Fajitas recipe features juicy grilled meat, peppers, and onions that are perfectly seasoned for the ultimate fajita eating experience! Use beef or alternatively use your choice of pork, chicken, veal, lamb, or wild game – all with mouthwatering results! I’m originally from southern Germany and then spent my mid-teens through young adulthood in England. What do the two countries have in common? This: Not many know a whole lot about Mexican food....

I took a plate of this cake across the road to our neighbors a few weeks ago and they loved it every bit as much as we do. Strawberry Rhubarb Recipes This really is an absolutely perfect cake that takes very little effort to pull together. No icing, no topping, no fancy layers, nothing else is necessary at all. There are just a handful of ingredients in this recipe and it’s crazy easy to make....

Can you Make Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potatoes? Yes, you can! Traditionally, a shepherd’s pie is topped with mashed potatoes. However, in this recipe, savory sweet potatoes create a welcome depth of flavor in this dish. While we’re talking about traditional shepherds pie, let’s go ahead and note that classic shepherds pies are made with ground lamb vs the more popular beef today. For my everyday cooking though, ground beef is simply more accessible....

Are you ready for a true confession today? I have a weakness for Little Debbie Swiss Rolls – a somewhat embarrassing weakness. I know, I know, I’ve admitted weakness in the past for all kinds of foods: from this cookie dough, to this incredible salad and this restaurant ice cream, to any number of homemade sauces and syrups. But Swiss Rolls, I am near blushing just admitting it, but I’m still going to tell you....

I’m kicking myself for waiting so long to get my hands on a spiralizer. Ignorance was not bliss, ignorance was a whole lot of years missing the joy of spiralized e.ver.y.thing. and it’s almost like I new deep down that I needed one because so many times I’d put one in my online shopping cart and just never execute the purchase. Why? No clue you guys, no clue. Except that I think I had this weird thought running through the back in my mind that maybe spiralizing was a fad and I didn’t want to conform....

Can ketchup be gourmet? I don’t know, but I think this is. I’ve never been a big fan of ketchup. If I do eat ketchup, it is pretty much only with French fries and then it simply must be Heinz. So, if you were to ask me why I’ve been obsessed with making ketchup at home, I’d be hard pressed to even explain it. This version of Homemade Ketchup is fantastic....

If you’ve been reading this blog for long at all, you might notice that I very rarely name anything “the best.” Best Baked Beans Ever There are many foods that we love and that we make over and over, but for something to be labeled the best baked beans ever, I feel like it needs to be a “wow” food. You might be thinking that these are just crockpot baked beans, how amazing can they be, right?...

Macarons are delicate, colorful French pastries known for their crisp shells and soft, chewy interiors. These sweet treats come in a variety of flavors and fillings, but one of the most popular choices is strawberry. Strawberry macarons are beloved for several reasons. Firstly, the vibrant pink color of the shells and the fruity, sweet filling are visually appealing, making them a standout dessert. Secondly, strawberries offer a classic, universally loved flavor that pairs perfectly with the almond-based shells and creamy buttercream filling....

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish known for its vibrant flavors and tender chicken. It’s a dish that has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite among food enthusiasts and home cooks alike. At its core, chicken piccata is a dish made with thinly sliced chicken breasts that are lightly coated in flour and then sautéed until golden brown. The chicken is then served in a lemony, buttery sauce that is flavored with capers and white wine....

Cooking oils are fundamental to our daily culinary practices, but their diverse properties and uses often go underappreciated. Developing a better understanding of cooking oils, including their uses and storage, can revolutionize your cooking, enhance the nutritional value of your meals, and extend the shelf life of these essential ingredients. Firstly, different oils have varying smoke points and flavor profiles, making some better suited for specific cooking methods than others....

The idea for this recipe came from my darling little sis-in-law. I asked if she’d had any amazing food lately and she told me about this super yummy burger she ordered from a restaurant in Las Vegas called the Steak n’ Shake. She said it was basically a western bacon cheeseburger except that it had thin, crispy fried onions on top. I’d only tried western bacon burgers with the big fat onion rings but I always pulled them off and ate them separate from the burger cause it was too much of a mouthful for me....

I know. It sounds made up. Someone would choose a ladle full of sweet potatoes over a slice of pie? With these whipped sweet potatoes, it actually happens. These creamy, fluffy sweet potatoes are far more than your run-of-the-mill mashed potatoes. Whipped Sweet Potatoes In this recipe, the sweet potatoes are roasted until they are bursting with rich flavor. The color is intense and the flavor is almost indescribable....

Pam first posted the soup recipe four years ago and I’ve made it at least a dozen times since then. This soup has been given rave reviews by every person I have ever served it to. I typically serve this with a crusty bread and a tossed salad. The leftovers freeze beautifully as well, in individual containers for quick lunches.