Why make your own fondant? Homemade fondant is simple and easy to make using just a few ingredinets. While you can use white fondant colored in brown why not make a naturally brown fondant using cocoa powder instead of gel food colors? Of course, unlike storebought homemade has less preservatives and additives in them. Also, kids will love to eat it because it tastes like sweet buttercream. The best thing about this fondant, is that it has good elasticity....

Chocolate Cookies with Walnuts These are wonderfully unique cookies. With just a quarter cup of flour in the entire recipe, the bulk of this cookie is richly packed with chocolate and walnuts. (And yes, if you don’t happen to be a fan of walnuts, feel free to substitute pecans. But, please hear me out first, ok?) The first time I planned to make these cookies, I knew that Sean would be happy to see them, since he loves walnuts in his cookies and walnuts haven’t always been my favorite....

I am a huge fan of Moroccan cuisine. In fact, our whole family is. We have eaten Moroccan fish in restaurants before, and yet, I have never tried this dish called ‘Chraime’ here in Israel. Not long ago, we were at a friend’s place for dinner and had this delicious fish there. Turns out Ziv grew up eating this dish in his ‘Kibbutz’. And now my Aadi has also fallen in love with this fish....

For more great grilled steak recipes, bookmark these for your next cookout: Grilled Steak and Mushroom Kabobs, Black N’ Blue Grilled Steak Salad, and a Quick Steak Marinade. I can’t stop grilling! Before I’ve plated the meat I’m currently grilling for dinner, I’m already asking the hubs what we should grill the next night. I can’t help it — the weather has been fantastic and we have been cooped up way too long the past few months....

For everything from Mexican food to grilled meats and salad dressings, for cilantro lovers this Cilantro Sauce is the ultimate condiment for jazzing up your food! Super quick and easy to make, this cilantro sauce recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes and keeps for several days. The cilantro I planted in my garden last year did better than ever. It overwintered beautifully and is growing strong again. I was brainstorming what to do with large amounts of cilantro and whipped up this sauce that will definitely be a regular from now on....

Blondies are the golden, caramel-flavored cousins of brownies, loved for their soft, chewy texture and rich, buttery taste. Unlike brownies, which get their deep flavor from cocoa, blondies rely on brown sugar and vanilla to create a sweet, butterscotch-like experience. These dessert bars are incredibly versatile and can be customized with mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or even dried fruit, making them a favorite for casual bakers and dessert lovers alike....

Coconut macaroons are delightful confections from sweetened coconut flakes, sugar, and egg whites. They are often shaped into small mounds and baked until golden. These treats are cherished for their unique combination of crisp, golden exteriors and soft, chewy centers. Their popularity stems from their simplicity and coconut’s natural, tropical flavor, which appeals to a wide range of palates. Coconut macaroons are popular during holidays like Passover because they are gluten-free....

Tart cranberries, sweet buttery cake, and a fantastic texture all combined to basically beg me to eat another piece. About ten years ago, my friend Valerie made this cake to share with some friends. The moment I tasted it, I asked her if she would share the recipe. This is an absolutely perfect cake that takes very little effort to make. No icing, no topping, nothing else is necessary at all....

I know that technically summer doesn’t start for about three more weeks, but in my mind June one is the beginning of summer. I think it’s those 12 years of traditional 9-month calendar grade school that really drilled that into my head. Back then summer seemed endless, a huuuuge gap in between “last year” and “next year”. Now I’ve realized how quickly the seasons disappear and I’m already begging time to slow down because more than ever this past Winter had me going stir crazy in the house, dying to get out and about with my two little babes....

Looking for more amazing dinner recipes? Try my Mushroom Sauce for Steak, Ravioli with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet, and Oven Roasted Balsamic Chicken Thighs. Expert Tips Make sure to get a good sear on the chicken! The pan will be hot already which helps, but it is important for the flavor of this dish that you sear the chicken until it is golden brown on both sides....

Want all the pasta recipes? Of course you do! Try them all, but these are my favorites: One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Swedish Meatball Pasta, and Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad. I know sometimes pasta gets a bad rap, but it’s honestly no worse for you than eating two pieces of bread on a sandwich, so long as your bowl (and that sandwich) aren’t gigantically oversized. Everything in moderation, right? How Long do you Cook Ground Sausage?...

Dal Pakwan is an indulgent Indian delicacy that is hard to resist and addictively good. Let’s learn to make this Sindhi recipe with Step by step process and video. About this Recipe Dal Pakwan is one of the most famous Sindhi breakfast recipes. It is hard to resist and addictively good. Making dal pakwan is a bit time-consuming, but the recipe is straightforward. There are two components of this recipe....

Do you have a dish or a recipe that is super simple and basic, but is still iconic, and particularly special to you and the community you come from, because it is more than just a dish, it also is a representative of your unique culinary heritage? That is what Dalitoy is. To most of the Konkani GSB community. And of-course there are many other dishes that also are unique (and equally special) to Konkani GSB cuisine like the upkaris, talasanis, ghashis and ambats....

I love a cold potato salad in the summertime – or let’s be honest, any other time as well. Potato salad is an awesome side dish for almost any meal. I’ve shared quite a few potato salads with you over the years and I still love coming up with new ones. I first shared this deviled egg potato salad 3-4 years ago and it’s been a big hit. Deviled Egg Potato Salad Served with Grilled Chicken or a juicy steak or steak bites, potato salad is a side dish everyone loves....

Is there anything better than apple pie? Well, I do love the classic apple pie, and yet, I also have a soft spot for crumble. Last year, I wanted to make something different from the classic. So, we made the apple crumble tart, which was a huge hit. This year, I wanted to make something similar, so I decided to make this Dutch apple pie. They are similar, but the tart is made with tart crust while my pie is made with pie crust....

Not many people think of figs when they think of cheesecakes. And yet, if you love cheesecakes and fresh figs as much as I do, you will love this combination of a baked fig cheesecake. Figs have a short season in summer, but there is so much you can do with this wonderful fruit. In fact, our family’s favorite is fig jam and you will find it in our home all thru the year....

Kung Pao chicken is savory and sweet with as much spiciness as you might desire. The peanuts provide an additional nutty flavor that really brings it all together. My husband and kids devoured their servings, peppers and all. I simply left the peppers on my plate and the stir fry was the perfect level of heat for my taste. I found this recipe for the best-ever kung pao chicken over ten years ago and it’s been a family favorite for all of these years....

Don’t skip the crispy fried wonton strips on top to give your meal a true egg roll flavor and crunch! Egg Roll Skillet It’s not exactly a secret that I love Chinese food. From Kung Pao Chicken to Egg Drop Soup, very few things make me happier than all those garlicky savory-sweet flavors coming together in one meal. Most of the time, I prefer to skip the take out order and make my own favorite Chinese inspired recipes at home–it’s usually just as fast and way more budget-friendly....

I’ve teamed up with Alexian to bring you this delicious post! I recently had the opportunity to try some amazing products from ALEXIAN. Let me tell you a little about them. Alexian is America’s premier producer of the finest pâtés and mousses all made with the finest, freshest all-natural ingredients and without any preservatives, additives, hormones, antibiotics or fillers. Alexian’s founder, Ewald Groezinger, was originally from my hometown of Stuttgart, Germany where his family, since the 16th century, specialized in making the finest meat products....

My kids love bright green veggies like broccoli. Family and friends are often surprised by how our kids enjoy broccoli. The truth is sauteed broccoli or roasted cauliflower is always our favorite healthy side to eat any day of the week. Why make this broccoli? Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, which means that it belongs to the same family of vegetables that includes cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. Learn about the benefits of eating broccoli here....