I love making salads that I can make ahead of time. In fact, quite a few of the salads I have shared with you like, carrot, celery, cabbage, and tomato can all be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge. Almost every time I have guests over for dinner, I like making this Asian salad. Because it always gets everybody talking and enjoying a salad. This Asian chopped salad does not have droopy veggies like cucumber and tomatoes that need to be used up immediately....

Bratten’s Famous Clam Chowder While in Louisiana a few weeks ago for Sean’s family reunion, I sat down with his cousins and naturally the conversation veered to food. (Is it just me or does this happen with everyone? I think it may just be me, but I’m not sad about it.) Sean’s cousins, Andrea and Wendy, make an awesome New England clam chowder and were kind enough to share their recipe with me....

It’s the perfect dip to serve alongside warm tortilla chips, but it can also be eaten as a side dish. It can be made with fresh or frozen corn, so it’s perfect any time of year! Summer is all about simple and flavorful food! Minimum prep time and fewer ingredients. Like this recipe for elote dip that you can make in less than 20 minutes. Elote dip Elote means “corn on the cob” in Spanish....

It is tangy, hot, sweet and simply delicious. I sometimes wonder if delicious is enough to describe this dish. Usually, Fajeto is made on the same day when Aamras / Keri No Ras is made. After making ras, you will have quite a few of mango seeds left. You cannot squeeze all the pulp from seeds and no one wants to waste. So these seeds along with some mango pulp are used for making Fajeto / Mango Kadhi....

If you ever get invited to dinner by a north Indian, they probably make rajma as one of the dishes. That’s how popular and proud they are about this dish. If you’ve been to a north Indian restaurant, this is often one of the dishes on the menu. ‘Rajma’ means kidney bean, and ‘chawal’ means rice. A north Indian classic dish called rajma chawal. Very delicious, creamy, hearty, and wholesome....

French Carrot Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that exemplifies the elegance of French cuisine. Made with grated carrots, a tangy vinaigrette, and fresh herbs, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s a versatile dish that can be served as a light appetizer, a side dish, or even a topping for sandwiches. I first tried French Carrot Salad during a trip to Paris, where I was enchanted by the city’s culinary delights....

Try my Zucchini Chocolate Cake, Best Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Tres Leches Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and German Chocolate Cookie Balls next. More Cake Recipes to Try Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting Raspberry Almond Cake Easy Carrot Cake Zucchini Sheet Cake Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting Did you make this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo on social – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen!...

For my family, Waffles-with-Waffle-Sauce is the only way to eat waffles. We pour Waffle Sauce over pancakes, German pancakes, waffles and french toast. I’ve never served my grandmother’s Waffle Sauce to someone who hasn’t loved it, because this sauce has the ability to make an ordinary meal extra special. In 1938, my grandmother moved to the Canal Zone in Panama as a newlywed. While there, one of my grandfather’s Navy friends came to a waffle dinner at their house....

Crushed graham crackers, marshmallows, dates, pecans, and a splash of cream: none of these ingredients are remarkable on their own, but when combined they become something special. Date Nut Roll I can’t recall another occasion for which my grandpa ever worked in the kitchen. However, making the Date Nut Roll was his domain every Christmas. He passed away when I was just ten years old and I hadn’t thought of his Date Nut Roll in years....

Ground beef is a versatile and flavorful ingredient that adds depth and richness to a variety of dishes. When combined with boiled penne pasta, it creates a comforting and hearty meal that is both satisfying and delicious. The tender pasta absorbs the savory flavors of the beef, creating a wonderful combination that is sure to please the whole family. Whether seasoned simply or with a variety of spices and herbs, ground beef and penne pasta make for a classic and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion....

Looking for more delicious Summer salad recipes? Be sure to try my Quinoa Salad, Mexican Street Corn Salad, Best Kale Salad, Mediterranean Salad with Greek Salad Dressing, and Pesto Pasta Salad. More Side Dish Recipes to Try Coleslaw with Homemade Dressing Classic Macaroni Salad Creamy Cucumber Salad Bacon Avocado Potato Salad Lemon Couscous Did you try this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag us on social when you share a photo of your CDLC creation!...

Chocolate buttercream is a rich and creamy frosting made with butter, powdered sugar, cocoa or melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and sometimes heavy cream. It’s a versatile frosting that can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods. There are several reasons why chocolate buttercream is a must-have recipe for every home baker: Chocolate buttercream can be used to frost a variety of desserts, from simple chocolate cupcakes to elaborate layer cakes....

Are easy chicken recipes speaking your language? Try Three Cheese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken, Asparagus Stuffed Chicken, and Honey Lime Garlic Chicken. If you took Autumn, coated it in honey butter and put in a skillet – this would be IT. This is one of the tastiest meals I’ve ever made and now I’m craving every single day. Even the kids like this dish! That’s a winner when you’ve got picky little toddlers....

Quiche, a classic French dish, combines a delicate, flaky crust and a rich, savory custard filling. It is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, and it can be customized with a wide array of ingredients to suit any taste. But what makes a good quiche? First and foremost, a good quiche starts with a well-made crust. The crust should be buttery and flaky, providing a sturdy base for the filling while adding a delicious textural contrast....

It is made using a variety of vegetables, pav bhaji masala, and lots of butter. This one-pot dish is a dump-and-cook type of recipe! Served with lemon wedges, chopped-up onions, and garnished with cilantro, you grab a hot, buttered piece of pav (dinner rolls), dunk it in the bhaji, and enjoy! Pav bhaji is a popular Indian street food dish originally from Mumbai. If you’ve never heard of this dish – “pav” just means bread and “bhaji” is a thick mashed vegetable curry....

And if you have wondered what exactly it is, and why people recommend you to start with it, and how exactly to do this water test, then you’ve landed at the right place. As in this post, I’ll walk you through the whys and hows of the Instant Pot Water Test. And also troubleshoot Water Test fails. What is the Instant Pot Water Test? The Instant Pot Water Test essentially involves you boiling water or rather pressure cooking it in your Instant Pot....

This Italian Chicken Meatballs recipe features deliciously seasoned ground chicken enveloped a simple but dazzlingly vibrant and flavorful tomato sauce! If you prefer, you can use ground beef instead. I’ll make it both ways depending on the mood I’m in. For the Summer I prefer the lighter, more delicate flavor of the chicken. There are a few key ingredients in these Meatballs: Fresh herbs, the right tomatoes (more on that below) and ground dried porcini mushrooms....

These flavors were the best impulse decision I’ve made in the kitchen in a while. I really liked this salad from the first bite, but my family went absolutely crazy over it! Tuna pasta salad is a popular favorite for a good reason. And as much as I love the classic, sometimes it’s fun to change things up. If you’ve been around me for long, you’ve probably caught on that my favorite ways to mix recipes up usually involve some heat....

This Peanut Butter Cake recipe is simply THE BEST EVER! But don’t take our word for it, check out all the rave reviews and then experience this cake for yourself! The ultimate cake for peanut butter lovers, both the cake and the frosting are positively LOADED with peanut butter flavor! Craving more cake? Be sure to try our popular Old Fashioned Carrot Cake, French Almond Plum Cake, and Limoncello Cake!...