I’ve been getting requests for a Whole Foods Chantilly cake recipe for a long time and wondered why until I tasted it myself. It sounds complicated and unfamiliar, but once you experience this cake’s delightful taste and texture, you’ll understand why it has become a favorite among cake enthusiasts. What is Chantilly cream? The Chantilly cream, or Crème Chantilly, is a velvety smooth mixture of heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract....

I can’t believe how quickly fall is here. One of the first things I do to welcome fall is to make my homemade spice mixes, such as my pumpkin, gingerbread, and chai spice blend. Of course, the moment you have pumpkin spice on hand you have to make a pumpkin latte. The truth is, I am not a coffee drinker, and yet, I do love my latte both hot as well as iced....

For more quick-and-easy ideas for prepping chicken, check out my recipes for Chicken Marinades, Chicken Dry Rub, and my Healthy Grilled Chicken recipe. There’s just no getting around the fact that chicken is one of the easiest meats there is to cook, bake, or grill; to marinade, rub, or dip and even to dice, slice, or fillet. It takes on the flavors of just about anything with ease and is the star in millions of recipes, all around the world, making its appearance in ethnic foods of all sorts....

Looking for more quick marinades? Search no further, I have amazing ones right here for Grilled Shrimp (Marinade), my Best Quick Steak Marinade, and Best Easy 5 Ingredient Chicken Marinades. This marinade was inspired by a friend of mine who insists all she needs is a good bottle of Italian dressing to make a quick marinade for pork. I agree, that’s about as quick and easy as it gets. But Italian dressing on its own lacks the deep flavors I want to taste in a pork tenderloin....

Cornbread doesn’t have to be plain! Try these other great recipes featuring Cornbread as the star: Chili Cornbread Skillet Pie, Slow Cooker Honey Jalapeno Cornbread, and Honey and Roasted Poblano Corn Muffins. I know I talk a lot about using easy pantry staples for lots of my recipes but this time I’m going to ask you to skip the boxed cornbread. Go ahead and toss it right out! Well, actually don’t throw it away....

In my family, we love Bhindi, and so it’s an easy veggie to keep in regular rotation at our place. And this Bhindi Masala is my go-to dish to make, as it is a relatively quick and easy way to incorporate bhindi on a day to day basis. But of-course we love kurkuri bhindi too, though I don’t make it as often. That being said, when I first started cooking, I used to be a little hesitant to deal with bhindi, because bhindi as a veggie needs to be handled right, otherwise it can get really sticky....

Looking for more easy vegetable side dish recipes? I’ve got you covered with these Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds (can’t go wrong with buttery garlic!), and these super simple Sauteed Brussels Sprouts (pro tip: top them with a bit of balsamic glaze to really take it over the top!). Holiday side dishes are my fav-o-rite side dishes. If we are excluding French fries, which we are. French fries are a whole other discussion we just don’t even have time for....

For three great ways to use this Cajun seasoning, try these excellent recipes for Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet, Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon, and Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Potatoes. Like a lot of people, when I came across a recipe that included a lot of spices, I either would add them, one at a time, every time, or simplify and grab a pre-made bottle of that spice blend at the grocery....

Freezing is a great way to save leftovers and prevent waste. How many times have you used half a block of mozzarella, or cheddar and wondered what do to with the leftovers? Can you freeze them? Should you freeze them? Yes, you can freeze most cheeses, although some don’t freeze well. And there are some that you should never freeze. For example, some cream cheese can be very grainy and lose its texture once thawed....

Have you realized that eggplant is quite a neglected vegetable? Especially, considering that it has so many nutrients and benefits. And the kids? Gosh, try giving the kids an eggplant to eat. As a kid, I remember my mom would make us eggplant and I had fun eating it. My favorite was Indian Baigan Bhartha. Unlike today, when vegetables are available all year, back then, they use to be seasonal....

A deliciously flavorful and fruity cherry barbecue sauce you can enjoy on your grilled meats, chicken, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and used in any recipe that calls for barbecue sauce! What would you do with 75 pounds of cherries? That’s what I picked up this past weekend: Three 25 lb boxes of plump, luscious bing cherries. I’ve been busy pitting and canning cherries in light syrup, making jam, making cherry sauce, cherry crisp, fruit leather, and baking Cherry Almond Streusel Cake....

Cooking is an opportunity to unleash your creativity. These chicken meatballs in tomato sauce with a twist offer a tantalizing explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. You can pair them with pasta, serve them as sliders, or even transform them into a unique appetizer, we’ve got you covered. So, whether you’re a seasoned home cook looking to impress your guests or a culinary enthusiast seeking a new adventure, let’s dive into the world of chicken meatballs like never before....

I was never a fan of chocolate-covered bananas before trying them this way. But now, I’m a convert. Do you remember when all the grocery stores sold kits for chocolate covered bananas? I would see that every time I bought bananas and I have never understood the attraction. The whole huge frozen banana just didn’t sound that appealing. These little bites of chocolate-covered banana? Oh. My. Word. I am so very glad that my children saw me making them, because I probably would have eaten them all by myself if they hadn’t been standing practically on top of me waiting to taste them....

Coconut Dessert Recipes When it comes to desserts with coconut, I can’t get enough. Coconut might make you think of tropical summertime weather but I definitely don’t limit my enjoyment of these treats to the warm months of the year. Coconut desserts are wonderful all year long and I love including them in my holiday baking. Today, I’m bringing you my ultimate list of the best coconut desserts I’ve made over the years!...

If you’re loving this Easter dessert, you’ll want to try World’s Best Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Spring Confetti Crockpot Candy. O B S E S S E D with these creamy peanut butter eggs. I mean, Reese’s really knows what they’re doing with the whole chocolate and peanut butter thing. I love chocolate, and I love peanut butter, but together it’s trouble. I can’t stop myself. And now I’m making that magic happen at home in my bunny slippers and top knot, indulging in front of Netflix Gray’s Anatomy marathons....

When I made Creamy Cauliflower Sauce for the first time, and the second, third, fourth and fifth times, it almost begged to be used in a soup. (Truthfully, I ate it on it’s own as a soup a time or two.) Don’t think of this as a substitute for traditional baked potato soup, this soup stands on its own and is every bit as tasty as its heavier dairy-filled friend....

A thoroughly authentic Creamy German Cucumber Salad recipe. This simple, refreshing and irresistibly delicious salad makes the perfect accompaniment to your summer dinners, BBQ’s, potlucks and picnics – or any time of year! A thoroughly authentic German Cucumber Salad recipe like the way my Oma and Mutti made it! Creamy German Cucumber Salad Recipe This salad is a staple in Germany where it is known as Cremiger Gurkensalat (creamy cucumber salad)....

For more enchilada variations, pop into my posts for Instant Pot Beef Enchiladas, Cheesy Spinach Enchiladas, and Sweet Pork Enchiladas. Have you ever been in a mood where nothing but comfort food to the max will do? I’m talking oodles of cheese, creamy sauce, carbs, a bit of spice — the works? Cause I’m there guys. There’s no denying it anymore. For about a week, all I could think about was diving into a big plate of enchiladas, but not just any ordinary enchilada (though those are good too!...

Middle Eastern cuisine is renowned for its rich and diverse flavors, and roasted eggplant is a star player in this culinary heritage. By roasting the eggplant, we unlock its velvety texture and deepen its earthy notes, creating a base that perfectly complements the bright ingredients that will follow. Roasted eggplant is a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, loved for its smoky flavor and versatility. Whether it’s used as a creamy dip in baba ganoush or tossed into a flavorful salad like the one we’re about to delve into, eggplant brings a unique depth of flavor to any dish....

Ground beef meatballs are a classic dish loved for their hearty flavor and tender texture. Made with a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, and seasonings, these meatballs are full of savory goodness that pairs well with a variety of sauces and dishes. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, ground beef meatballs are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Balsamic sauce is a versatile condiment known for its rich, tangy flavor and syrupy consistency....