I’m all for quick and easy dinners most nights and this one absolutely qualifies. Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry Unlike most stir-fries, this wholly savory steak stir-fry with green beans has no sweet and sour or sweet and spicy component. It is simply savory and delicious without any added sugars. My husband Sean really loves this easy dinner. The rest of us enjoy the steak stir fry as well, but this is one of his personal favorites....

Black beans are becoming increasingly popular in our home these days. They are easy to incorporate into your diet once they have already been boiled. I love to soak and boil a big batch and store it in the freezer. That way I have them on hand for anything I need to use them. For example, add a handful to my salad or pulao rice. Benefits of black beans First and foremost, black beans are an excellent source of plant-based protein....

Turkish pide is a traditional flatbread popular in Turkey and other parts of the Middle East. It is similar to pizza but has a boat-like shape with raised edges. Pide is typically made from a simple yeast dough rolled out into an oval or rectangular shape and then topped with various ingredients before being baked in a hot oven. The most common topping for pide is a mixture of spiced ground meat, onions, and peppers....

Walnut Frosties I have no idea where the name Walnut Frosties originated, but my friend Margaret shared a batch of these cookies with us a while back, and with the very first bite, I asked her if she’d pretty please share the recipe with me. She was kind enough to do so and now I’m willing to bet that you’re going to love these Walnut Frosties every bit as much as we do!...

This is a quick and easy 5 Minute Fudge Recipe that is perfect for any occasion. White Chocolate Fudge Why let milk chocolate and Dark Chocolate Fudge get all the attention around the holidays? The rich flavors in this White Chocolate Fudge are perfectly balanced by a cup of coffee or tea. I love having this fudge in the house for a snack or a sweet bite after a meal....

Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren’t the same without Zimtsterne! Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful with a fabulous texture, this authentic Zimtsterne recipe will guide you through step-by-step to ensure your success in creating these delicious German cinnamon star cookies! It’s that time of year to roll up your sleeves and get ready to fill your kitchen and home with the aroma of Christmas baking!...

3 ingredient no bake energy bar – Loaded with natural Ingredients, Best, Healthiest, Paleo, Vegan, Organic, Gluten-free, Easy, simple, raw Date Energy Bar Recipe. They are very addicting and perfect craving busters. Hello beautiful people!! How are you all? Do you guys know, September is an organic month? It is also called Organic Food Celebration month. Organic means that the products have no pesticides are more environmentally friendly. Organic products make difference to your own well being and food taste even better....

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream If you’ve been churning ice cream with me for long, you know that I love a great mint ice cream. Peppermint Candy Cane Ice Cream is a Christmas-time proof of that. However, this Fresh Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream is a softer, fresher mint flavor that just might blow your mind. It reminds me of a dressed-up version of the Andes mint that comes with the check at a restaurant....

Sometimes flavors come together and make great combination. Other times they come together and form a match made in heaven. Such is the case here. Apple Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote. Pull up a chair, your taste buds are ready to party! I’ve always loved sweet and savory combinations. Meat and fruit are an ideal pairing. For example, Moroccan cuisine is known for it’s pairing of fruits and nuts with meats, and Moroccan cuisine is truly exceptional....

If you love Ethiopian food and just can’t quite figure out how to replicate that flavor at home, you may be missing the ultimate secret ingredient: Niter Kibbeh! What is Niter Kibbeh? Niter Kibbeh (Nit’ir Qibe) is an ingredient integral to Ethiopian cuisine and is made by clarifying butter that has been infused with herbs and spices. In the process of clarifying the spiced butter, the same process used to make ghee, the butterfat is separated from the milk solids and water and the result is a highly aromatic and flavorful cooking fat....

I was in search of a way to streamline the process and make one of our favorite meals a little simpler to make. I love the taste of the fried lumpia, but the process takes a good bit longer than I typically spend making our dinners. By rolling them in advance and then baking them all at once, I was able to serve a piping hot meal along with a tossed garden salad that I made while these were cooking....

Baked Chicken legs are perfect for the weekend or weeknights. One of the best things about this ultimate baked honey soy chicken recipe is that it can be enjoyed anytime – a luxurious weekend feast or a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. But what makes the flavor combination of honey and soy sauce so exceptional? It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory, creating a symphony of tastes on your palate....

Loving this delicious salmon recipe? Try more: Baked Sesame Glazed Salmon and Asparagus, Honey Balsamic Bruschetta Salmon, Baked Lemon Parmesan Salmon & Asparagus in Foil. This just might be one of my favorite dishes to ever grace my kitchen table. Maybe in the top five. And do you know how many recipes have come through this kitchen?? I did a rough estimate and I’m pretty sure it’s floating somewhere around 950....

For more popular pork recipes, bookmark my recipes for Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes, and Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Brussels Sprouts. I’m convinced that your first bite into these tender baked pork chops will convince you to never eat a plain, old thin pork chop again. Remember when pork chops used to be all bone-in, kinda tough, maybe coated in Shake-n-Bake (does that still exist)?...

Every year, at the end of the school year, I give my kids’ teachers an end-of-year treat. It can be a large decorated cupcake, a mini cake, decorated cookies, etc. This year, I gave each one a box of macarons. Step-by-step: Blueberry macarons Macarons shells Dry ingredients – Place almond meal and powdered sugar in a food processor. Sift it through a fine-mesh sieve and discard any remains that do not go thru....

Here’s a great dish for the grill that is low cal, low carb, low fat, paleo…and tastes incredible! And just wait till you’ve tried this rosemary-garlic balsamic glaze…you’ll be making it to pour over everything else! Truly, the glaze is downright delicious. I’ll be using it in the future for grilled chicken and vegetables as well. Just be sure to use fresh rosemary – it makes all the difference. These tender, juicy steak rolls are stuffed with sauteed bell peppers, onions, zucchini and mushrooms, then grilled and drizzled with this wonderful wonderful rosemary-garlic balsamic glaze....

If you have ever eaten at an Indian or Middle Eastern restaurant you may have seen a savory rice dish with fruits and nuts. It is very common and also very festive. Often, it’s served alongside meat dishes. The best thing about this rice pilaf is that kids love it. Growing up, this was our favorite. So mom made it often, and now it’s my kid’s favorite too. The sweetness of the raisins, apricots and smooth soft nuts just melt in your mouth with all those aromatic flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves....

Indulge in the timeless comfort of hot chocolate, a rich and creamy beverage that warms the soul with every sip. But why reserve this cozy treat for the colder months? Embrace the summer heat with a refreshing twist—Frozen Hot Chocolate! This chilled version combines the familiar flavors of hot chocolate with a cool, slushy texture, making it the perfect way to beat the summer heat while still enjoying the classic taste you love....

Looking for another dessert to wow the family? Try Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites, Cream Cheese Lemon Crumb Cake, and Salted Caramel Stuffed Double Chocolate Cookies. This. Is. It! Look no further! The ultimate, best-ever, perfect-in-every-way cinnamon roll icing that puts an end to all cinnamon roll icings. Step aside Cinnabon. (Yes, I’m that confident!) While I’ve been making this scrumptious icing for a few years now, it’s only recently that I realized I never shared it on the blog!...

This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! This Thai sweet chili sauce is versatile, quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff! For more phenomenal homemade Asian dipping sauces be sure to try our Sweet and Sour Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, and Yum Yum Sauce! As with most everything, nothing beats homemade and Sweet Chili Sauce is no exception....