Ratatouille is a celebration of fresh vegetables, the magic that happens when you combine simple but quality ingredients together. The result is an interplay of delicious flavors that get even better with time, making for a superb make-ahead dish or sublime leftovers. This traditional Ratatouille recipe represents the best of French Provencal cooking. It’s prepared in all its rustic glory, oozing flavorful juices ideal for mopping up with a chunk of good crusty bread....

Pork Cooking Temp 145°F with a 3-minute rest provides the optimal eating experience and is the minimum safe internal pork cooking temperature provided by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. I can not encourage you enough to take the time to learn how to use a meat thermometer and try cooking pork to medium-rare or medium. The difference in taste, texture, and flavor just might blow your mind. Recommended Pork Cooking Temps The recommended cooking temperature for pork used to be 160°F; for every cut, for every single type of pork....

Hey hey it’s the WEEKEND! Time for a mouthwatering burger recipe don’t ya think? Yes I think so. It’s the acceptable thing to do. How about one with super melty sharp cheddar cheese? And grilled pineapple?? YESSSSSSSSS. There’s something about this sharp cheddar + teriyaki + pineapple combo that is just ridiculously tasty. I am a huge fan of pineapple and teriyaki sauce (for more great recipes try my Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Wraps, Grilled Pineapple Chicken Foil Packets, and Big Kahuna Teriyaki Sandwiches…) but when you bring in a bit (or a lot) of melty ooey gooey sharp cheddar, it takes the whole thing to a new level of YUM....

Roasting them was a huge hit with the family. Two of my boys were sad that there weren’t more of them to eat. I’ve never enjoyed cooked carrots on their own before this, but I’m happy to say that I will most certainly be making these again and again!

Cookies may get the most talk this time of year, but there’s something even better about a treat that comes together in just a few minutes, looks impressive as a gift, and doesn’t even require you to turn on the oven. Barks, toffees, and fudge are my favorites among all holiday treats. When it comes to gift giving, what’s not to love about a recipe that provides multiple gifts in one fell swoop?...

This might be a weird way to start this blog, but hear me out: You aren’t going to believe this but I didn’t realize how monochromatic this dish was until I went to photograph it. Not that that matters. It doesn’t deviate the deliciousness of this dish one bit. It’s just one of those random home-chef moments that tickles me. Like, how could I make this entire dish and never once realize I was apparently (subliminally?...

Need more salted caramel recipe ideas? No need to fear! Check out my Salted Carmel Cheesecake Bars, Salted Caramel Stuffed Double Chocolate Cookies, and Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate next! Cheesecake and pretzels and SALTED CARAMEL and gahhhhhhhhhhh there’s just too much goodness here. Who am I kidding. You can never have too much goodness. These have the perfect amount of goodness going on. Let me first say that I am not a picky eater....

It’s simple to make and a great appetizer. This recipe is the perfect Diwali party recipe to make when you’re trying to branch out from the traditional appetizer recipes. The bonus is you need only 10 active minutes to prepare. The rest of the time goes into baking. It has SO many flavors and couldn’t be any easier to whip up. It will disappear in minutes at any party. Serve it with papdi, sliced baguette, or tortilla chips....

Love this recipe? Try these other Asian inspired recipes! Mango Chicken Curry, Shrimp with Lobster Sauce, and Slow Cooker Sesame Beef. The way I see it, you’re either Type A, Type B, or Type C. And no, I’m not talking about those relentless color-coded personality tests you took 173 times in school. I’m talking about your curry personality. If you’re Type A – you love it. You think curry is the greatest thing since (before) sliced bread and you crave its presence in your life....

The weather has been gorgeous here. My appetite for large meals often wanes on hot days and I find myself craving something lighter and fresher. Something more “seasonal.” What could be more synonymous with Summer than fresh garden herbs, tomatoes, and sweet corn on the cob? I love the aroma of a freshly picked bouquet of herbs. Fresh herbs can transform an entire dish from something simple to something almost magical....

The absolute BEST sweet pickle relish recipe! Enjoy this on your hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, or mixed in with your favorite potato and pasta salads! Be sure to also try our popular Dill Pickle Relish! Nothing fancy, just a humble homemade sweet pickle relish. But it’s downright good. In fact, it’s the best I’ve ever had. It adds a wonderful dimension to your sandwiches, hot dogs, pasta and potato salads....

Indulge in the rich flavors of tandoori masala paired with succulent prawns or shrimps for a culinary experience like no other! This classic Indian spice blend, known for its aromatic and smoky profile, elevates the natural sweetness of seafood, creating a harmony of flavors that is simply irresistible. The blend of spices in tandoori masala, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, infuses the prawns or shrimps with a vibrant hue and a depth of flavor that is both aromatic and comforting....

Lady’s Finger / Okra / Bhindi is a great source of nutrients, It even aids in weight loss, controls blood sugar levels as well as improves digestion. Okra / Ladies Finger is a staple and is cooked in many ways in Indian cuisines, like Bhindi fry, Bhindi Masala, Ajwaini bhindi, Dahi Bhindi , Bhindi Ki kadhi, Stuffed Bhindi, No Onion No Garlic Bhindi Masala, Maharashtrian Style Bhindi, Aloo Bhindi, Bhindi Do pyaza Etc....

Topped with creamy fresh strawberry frosting, or a classic buttercream, this cake has received more thumbs up over the past ten years than anything else I’ve baked. The flavor combination is absolutely perfect with both almond and vanilla flavors. Gluten Free Cake Recipes Several years ago, my best friend asked if I would make her a gluten-free white cake. In my relative newness to gluten-free baking, I assured her that I could do that....

Sweet tooth still calling? Try these Raspberry Crumb Bars, Fresh Strawberry Cobbler Recipe, and Raspberry Crumb Muffins. More Festive Cookies to Try Snow Capped Lemon Cookies Homemade Samoas Gingerbread Sugar Cookies Eggnog Sugar Cookies Caramel Pretzel White Chocolate Cookies 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!...

What is Tzatziki Sauce? Tzatziki is a traditional Greek Sauce or dip which is made of yogurt, Extra virgin Olive oil, Garlic, Lemon juice, Fresh Dill leaves (Suva Ni Bhaji) and salt and pepper. It comes together in 10 minutes. How to make Best Greek Yogurt Dip – Tzatziki Sauce? Easy Tzatziki Sauce is made with Greek Yogurt. If you can’t find Greek yogurt, you can make by straining regular yogurt/curd for several hours to remove the liquid and thicken the yogurt....

Don’t these look quaint? Now I must admit I was supposed to make these for Ziv but it was a bad idea to tell the kids about it. Well, they figured that since it was for their dada they had the right to be all over it. And, it’s not easy to take photos and make macarons with kids around. As a result, some of the photos came blurry!! Eesh....

These white chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies feature the three traditional Christmas colors all wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! The cranberries can also be substituted with dried cherries for a delicious variation. White chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookies…..the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! These buttery cookies feature white chocolate, sweet-tart cranberries, and slightly salty pistachio nuts. The flavors work together beautifully to bring you a delightful holiday treat that is a must-add to your Christmas “to bake” list....

Once upon a time I made the world’s easiest, best tasting 5-minute homemade pesto. And they all lived happily ever after. I tasted pesto for the first time about 6 years ago when I was visiting my brother in California. We ate a the most incredible half-restaurant-half-vintage-bookstore out on the back patio where big bulby strung lights make you feel like you are in love – regardless of your relationship status....

Want more air fryer ideas? Try my Air Fryer Potatoes, Air Fryer Salmon, and Air Fryer Asparagus. More Vegetables Sides to Try Roasted Sweet Potatoes Garlic Butter Mushrooms Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole 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!...