Heads up, friends, you’re going to want to check back here on Tuesday for a really great new taco recipe to pair with this slaw – both recipes are from Kelley Epstein‘s new cookbook, Apres All Day: 65+ Cozy Recipes to Share with Family and Friends. Cilantro Slaw This cilantro slaw was a perfect match for the Pineapple Chipotle Chicken Tacos that I’ll be sharing the recipe for next week....

Quinoa is all the rage. How do you feel about it? I tend to gravitate away from “trendy” things but I’m on board with this one. I love it because it’s so versatile. I’ve used it in salads, in place of rice with Asian-style dishes, in 30-minute skillets and now as a chicken nugget coating. So. Good. These chicken nuggets are really good, they’re a bit unconventional so I wasn’t sure how my husband would feel but he actually loved them as much as I did....

Watermelon, with its vibrant pink flesh and refreshing juiciness, is a quintessential fruit of the summer season. This iconic fruit is not only a delicious treat on a hot day but also packed with hydration and essential nutrients. Its sweet flavor is complemented by a crisp texture, making it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Whether enjoyed fresh, blended into a thirst-quenching drink, or used as a creative garnish, watermelon is a beloved fruit that symbolizes summer fun and relaxation....

This sauce goes well with chicken, beef, (like my Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, or my Beef Souvlaki Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce), seafood, veggies (Roasted Broccoli is one of my favorites,) potatoes, and even rice! (Such as my Greek Lemon Rice.) For more fabulous sauce ideas, head on over to my popular posts for Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce, Cheesy Marinara Sauce, and Tzatziki Sauce. I admit, even I had never heard of homemade red pepper sauce until this past year....

If you love these Salted Caramel Brownies, you’ve gotta try Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites, Best Every Super Chewy Brownies, and Salted Caramel Stuffed Double Chocolate Cookies. This post is in partnership with Milk Life – all opinions are my own. Growing up, milk was always a staple in my house. I think we went through several gallons a week, and I certainly accounted for my fair share of helping it disappear....

It’s baaaaaack! Slow cooker mashed potatoes are making a new appearance here on the CDLC blog. My original Slow Cooker Mashed Potato recipe is by far the most popular recipe on this entire blog. Apparently y’all are as obsessed with ridiculously easy and perfectly creamy mashed potatoes as I am. You and me, we’re two peas in a pod I tell ya. Which is why I just know that you are going to l....

Even though I generally really hate the frigid temperatures, snow, ice, and can’t figure out half the time why I live in the mountains of Utah, I welcome all of these cold-weather things one time of year – Christmas time. It looks like story-book Christmas out my living room window as I’m sitting here cozied up in my favorite blanket and warmest sweat pants and I’m loving it. Starting January 1 I am done with the snow but for the month of December I love these cold, gray days where things like crockpot soups are happening on the regular....

Let’s be honest, when it comes right down to it, I could live without the main dish at holiday dinners. Turkey and ham, I like em, but when all is said and done I leave a liiiiiitle corner of my plate for the bird or the hog, and the rest is devoted to all the side dishes. Because that’s where it’s at. The potatoes, the buttery rolls, the cranberry and green salads....

I have seen numerous recipes for bean and rice burgers and I just couldn’t imagine what that would taste like. I was fairly suspicious of the combination, so I figured I would have my kids test them out before I made a full dinner around them. Lighter than regular meatballs and absolutely delicious with the Chipotle Dipping Sauce; these were a huge hit with both the kids and me. My older boys were very disappointed that there weren’t more of them....

Strawberries are not only delicious but also a perfect addition to smoothies for several reasons. Their naturally sweet and tangy flavor adds a refreshing taste to any blend. Strawberries are also packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, making them a nutritious choice for smoothies. Their vibrant red color adds an attractive hue to your drink, and their high water content helps create a smooth, creamy texture when blended. Whether fresh or frozen, strawberries are versatile and pair well with a variety of ingredients, making them a perfect choice for creating flavorful and nutritious smoothies....

For more ways to use up all the fruit, try my recipes for Strawberries and Cream French Toast, Patriotic Fruit Salad, and Blueberry Crepes! Greens are great, but fruit is better! So says me in the summer anyway. I just can’t resist buying all those juicy, bright melons, the shiny red strawberries, the bursting-with flavor citruses and crunchy grapes, sweet peaches and nectarines…my mouth is watering just typing these words....

Sweet potato sticks are tossed with olive oil, seasoned with spices, and baked until crispy. This Sweet Potato Fries recipe is easy to make, tastes incredibly delicious, and just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, these fries are really HEALTHY too! Now that’s a combination you don’t find every day! I’ve been an avid gardener for years but growing up in Germany and England and then living the past several years in the Pacific Northwest, there were some veggies, like sweet potatoes, that weren’t possible to grow in those zones....

Packed with delicious fillings, this is not your ordinary ham sandwich recipe. I typically pile the fillings on a long French baguette and then slice it into small finger sandwiches. However you make this, it won’t last long. I serve this ham sandwich for holiday get-togethers, family movie nights, easy lunches, and snacks throughout the year. We’ve made this amazing sandwich so many times over the past couple of years, I wanted to share it again, to make sure you’ll have the recipe fresh in your memory and at your fingertips when you have leftover ham in the house after Thanksgiving and Christmas this year....

Consistently ranked as one of the most beloved icons of British culture, Yorkshire pudding captures all the warmth and charm of old-fashioned English cooking. This traditional Yorkshire pudding recipe includes all the tips & tricks you need to create the BEST, the crispiest, most flavorful Yorkshire puddings EVER! Serve these Yorkshire puddings with your favorite Sunday roast, my popular Pot Roast recipe , or with two of our reader favorites – Onion Gravy and Mushroom Gravy!...

The Chocolate Soufflé Tart is a decadent dessert that has captivated the hearts and taste buds of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. This exquisite treat combines the rich, velvety texture of a classic chocolate soufflé with a tart’s buttery, flaky crust, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. What sets the Chocolate Soufflé Tart apart is its luxurious taste and elegant presentation, making it a show-stopping dessert for any occasion....

This classic English vanilla custard recipe, Creme Anglaise, is very simple and quick to make and the result is absolutely delicious served with dessert! Irresistibly creamy and smooth and infused with vanilla! Custard serves two basic culinary purposes: Either as a thick pastry cream (crème pâtissière) or a thin dessert sauce for pouring (crème anglaise, French for “English cream” because of its popularity in English desserts). The difference between the two is its thickness and that varies depending on much cornstarch or flour is used....

Today I am going to share the recipe of Vegetable Gharvada from the left over rice. This is my mother-in-laws recipe. I did some changes in this recipe. She makes it with leftover rice and besan / chick pea flour. I had some cabbage and zucchini in my refrigerator, so I added in this recipe. You can use any vegetable of your choice or you can skip that part too....

A quintessential British dessert that has been enjoyed at tea time for ages, this Victoria Sponge Cake recipe is a classic! Rich buttercream and jam are sandwiched between two delicately soft and buttery sponge cakes for a simple yet elegant dessert. You also have the option of making one large cake or turning it into individual mini Victoria Sponge Cakes that are perfect for entertaining and for afternoon tea! For more traditional British desserts be sure to try my Lardy Cake, Treacle Tart, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Spotted Dick, Cornish Fairings, Eccles Cakes and while not a dessert, no can resist these homemade Crumpets!...

Eggs are the most versatile everyday ingredient in our kitchen. We eat them on their own as omelets, scrambled, poached, etc. And we also use them as an ingredient in other recipes. When used in baking, eggs as an ingredient can do so much more in terms of structure, flavor, and texture. However, eggs behave differently with every method of baking. For example, you can use eggs to bake a moist cake....

How many of you have experienced seized white chocolate? And, how many of you have experienced lumpy white chocolate? Well, my hand was up both times. Many people say white chocolate is not real chocolate. However, 45% of the cocoa butter used in good white chocolate comes from the cocoa pod. And yet, while it has cocoa butter it does not have any cocoa solids. In fact, white chocolate is basically a combination of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids....