Beef goulash is originally a Hungarian beef and vegetable stew slow-cooked by herdsmen aka Hungarian shepherds. The word goulash is derived from the Hungarian word ‘guliyas’, which means herdsmen. Over the years this dish has come to be known as goulash meat. The best way to cook a goulash is to slow cook it braised over the stovetop or oven but the slow cooker works great too. Meat falling off the bones, soaking up all those aromatic spices and juices....

It’s jam time again! Right? We love jam, and I love making jam as much as eating jam. You should know from the many jam recipes I have here, that I don’t can my jams. Instead, what I like to do is make a small quantity of many different jams and then keep them in the fridge. That way my kids (and me) can indulge in many different flavors and I can make small qualities instead of one big pot!...

This dish features what is often a maligned ingredient, eggplant (aubergine), and the result is one of the best curries I have tasted! This delicious South Indian Eggplant Curry recipe is easy to make and will have your dinner guests singing your praises! This is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes along with Masoor Dal, Dal Palak, Chana Masala, and Egg Curry. It is so flavorful and satisfying that even devout carnivores won’t miss the meat!...

I always used enchilada sauce from a can until I left the US. I couldn’t find it here, so I had to make my own. Over the years, I’ve tried many online recipes and finally have a version of my own. This tried and tested recipe is finger-licking good and will soon be your next favorite. Best of all, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Imagine, in the time it takes to scroll through your social media feed, you could have a delicious, authentic sauce that will elevate your enchilada game to new heights....

Mince beef curry or ground beef curry, also called Indian keema, is a flavorful dish made with minced meat, typically lamb, beef, or chicken, cooked with aromatic spices and sometimes vegetables like peas. From the Indian subcontinent, keema holds a special place in Indian cuisine, celebrated for its rich taste and versatility. Keema’s origins can be traced back to the Mughal era, where it was created as a hearty and satisfying dish fit for royalty....

For more delicious roasted pork tenderloin recipes, check out my posts for Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin, Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes, and Best Baked Pork Tenderloin. I’m in love with all the meats and seafood smothered in garlic butter. And really, can you blame me? I mean, what’s not to love? Butter in general makes everything better, and garlic AND butter? That’s a no-brainer. Not only is this roasted pork tenderloin smothered in an herby garlic butter before it’s baked, but also after it comes out of the oven for a 1-2 punch of flavorful, finger-licking goodness!...

Loving foil packs this summer? Try Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs, Lemon Herb Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs, and Herb Butter Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs. It is easy, it is incredibly delicious in every way, and it is ready in about 30 minutes with nothing to clean up but a few pieces of foil to toss in the garbage and one little bowl to rinse out. In other words it is everything I dream of in a quick and simple meal with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor....

Well, Christmas is soon approaching and of course every Christmas I make these beautiful Gum Paste Poinsettias, which always are the highlight of my Christmas.. I absolutely love them. Poinsettias are also called the Lobster flower and the flame-leaf flower, due to the red color. There are more than 100 varieties of Poinsettias available. These come in colors like the traditional red, white, pink, burgundy, marbled and speckled. The showy colored parts which people think of as the flowers petals are actually colored bracts or modified leaves....

Make a great burger taste even better with a few shakes of this homemade burger seasoning! Shake it onto your raw burger patties before throwing them on the grill. This versatile homemade Hamburger Seasoning recipe is quick to make, uses staple spices you likely already have on hand, and is also perfect for adding to your steaks, pork chops, kabobs, grilled veggies and more! And while you’re at it be sure to also try my Steak Seasoning and Poultry Seasoning!...

If you have need of a HUGE recipe for a fantastic Italian Soup, this is for you too! If you have no need for a ginormous batch of this soup, I recommend making no more than half of this recipe, possibly even reducing it to a quarter of this size. Remember the warning on my Spicy Five Bean Chili with Steak and Sausage? This recipe makes even more. It fills my 12 quart pot within two inches of the top....

For more amazing waffle recipes, head to my popular posts for Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Waffles, 4-Ingredient Dutch Cream Waffles, and Greek Yogurt Waffles. The kids have been begging for waffles and who am I to say “no” to such a delicious request? But this isn’t just any old fluffy waffle recipe. These Belgian waffles are big, fluffy, soft, pillowy, tasty, and just the right amount of sweet. Plus, the square holes are the perfect size for soaking up all the butter, syrup, whipped cream, and berries you can pile on (and then some)....

Crispy, crunchy, savory croutons have been a favorite topping for salads and soups for ages. And for flavor, texture and freshness absolutely nothing beats homemade! This homemade croutons recipe is quick and simple to make and lends itself to creating a ton of different flavor profiles from all around the world (see a few suggestions below) to add deliciously crunchy variety to your meals! Croutons in one form or another have been eaten for literally centuries, going back to the earliest Middle Ages where people used stale bread to dip in soups....

Looking for other dishes using carrots? Check out my recipe for Roasted Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots, Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots, and Instant Pot Beef Stew. I’m on a mission to make dinner routines and meal planning a whole lot easier for everybody. Okay, mostly for me, but I have a hunch that you might need the help too so I’m sharing a side dish with you today that will help you switch up your usual go-tos....

Hot Bean Dip When it comes to dips, my family means business. We love hot dips–usually with lots of cheese–the very best. Bean dip might not sound very exciting at first thought. But that’s because you haven’t tried THIS Hot Bean Dip recipe! This is not your ordinary bean dip from a jar. The addition of Taco seasoning, sour cream and cheese takes the simple can of refried beans to the next level....

It was Rhea’s birthday recently and she asked for a fire truck cake. She loves the TV series Fireman Sammy with the fire engine. Also, not long ago she had the opportunity to visit a fire station and got to visit the fire engine with the firemen. It was a wonderful experience she speaks very fondly about. So it just made perfect sense that she want to have a fire engine cake....

If there is one thing you need to know how to make from scratch, I vote that you know how to make whipped cream. Consider it a life skill. Did you grow up scooping cool whip onto pie? or squirting it from those handy cans – sometimes straight into your mouth? My mom was team cool whip for every holiday and I never gave it a second thought. My sister first introduced me to freshly whipped cream on Thanksgiving day many years ago....

I’ve always had a strong dislike for sticky, slimy okra, which is why I avoid eating it at restaurants or when I’m a guest at someone else’s home. The only person who ever made okra perfectly was my mom. It wasn’t until I tried cooking okra myself that I realized it’s not as easy as it looks. My first attempt turned out sticky, so naturally, I called my mom for help....

Kahlua is a rich and aromatic coffee liqueur that originated in Mexico. Made from rum, sugar, vanilla bean, and arabica coffee, Kahlua offers a smooth and complex flavor profile with hints of coffee, caramel, and vanilla. Its origins date back to the 1930s when it was first created in Mexico, and it has since become a popular ingredient in a variety of cocktails and desserts. Kahlua’s versatility and unique flavor make it a beloved choice for adding depth and richness to both drinks and dishes, contributing to its enduring popularity around the world....

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs As soon as I saw this recipe in my friend Shawn’s new cookbook, The Everyday Cookbook, I put pork ribs on my grocery list. What’s not to love about tender, falling off the bone, baby back ribs that you can make in less than an hour? I’m telling you, these ribs are so darn good, I’m going to be making them on repeat for a long time....

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click Here. Are you looking for a one-pot delicious side dish for upcoming game-night? This Instant Pot Enchilada Rice Casserole is the perfect crowd-pleasing dish to make! Everyone will want the recipe when you tell them how quick and easy it is to make. The easiest recipe you will ever make. Just throw everything into an instant pot and you’re set!...