A mouthwatering Sicilian-style grilled tuna steaks recipe! Grilled to perfection and topped with the flavors of sun-kissed Sicily. It’s easy and delicious! A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post From my early childhood trips to Italy’s beaches to my farewell trip to Tuscany as an adult before leaving Europe for the U.S., Italy has always been very nostalgic to me and I have a lot of fond memories imprinted in my heart of Italy’s landscapes, culture, food and people....

Spaghetti and meatballs is an iconic Italian-American dish that has captured the hearts and palates of people worldwide. This beloved comfort food combines tender meatballs, simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, with perfectly cooked strands of spaghetti. It’s a dish that evokes feelings of warmth, nostalgia, and the joy of a hearty, home-cooked meal. The heart of this dish lies in the art of crafting the perfect meatball. A blend of ground beef, seasonings, and breadcrumbs is shaped into round morsels of savory delight....

Soups and slow cookers were a match made in heaven. You’ll love Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup, and Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup. I really thought that our Summer was going to make a rebound, but it appears that the cooler weather here is officially here to stay. While I’m not quite ready for Winter, I’m definitely in a cozy soup mood and this Slow Cooker New England Chicken Chowder is hitting the spot this week....

For a healthier and leaner alternative to red meat but still made in authentic Italian fashion, try this Chicken Bolognese. Slow simmered with vegetables, herbs and white wine and finished with fresh basil and heavy cream, this sauce is full of flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. Before we get to the recipe, here are a few tips for making perfect pasta. Sufficient water is key. For a pound of spaghetti, you need at least 5 quarts of water....

Spices and herbs can be used to flavor a variety of dishes in the kitchen. But, have you ever made a wonderful spiced tea with these? I make a few different variations of tea from simple everyday green tea and chai spice tea to aromatic herbs and fruit teas. Knowing which to combine together can be tricky. Try this combination which is wonderful to drink but also great for cold and soar throats....

Happy Mother’s Day! My mom’s funny. She has nine children but hates celebrating mother’s day for herself. She refuses to let us cook for her or give her gifts, instead she cooks for us… and we give her gifts anyway. Mother’s are selfless, they don’t like to be spoiled, but sometimes they really need spoiling. If I had children though, I’d certainly let them cook me dinner, at least as long as they were making spicy baked sweet potato wedges....

Currently obsessed. OBSESSED with these gyros. There’s something about super juicy, marinated flank steak wrapped in a soft pita with onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and the easiest and best creamy cucumber sauce. If you haven’t had a gyro, your mind is about to be blown. One of the many things I love about this recipe is that is year-round friendly. You can cook the steak on a grill pan or cast iron pan on the stove, or – my favorite method – on the grill....

Lemon bars are so classic, I mean really – unless you are a lemon hater, how can you not love lemon bars?? That buttery crust, that gooey lemon filling, and all of that sweet powdered sugar dusting the top… heaven. Perfect any time of year but but when I see them I instantly think sunny weather and flip flops. The only thing that can make a lemon bar better is adding a gooey strawberry layer!...

A few years ago, we planted our first garden. My husband asked me how many squash plants I wanted him to plant and in pure naivety, I answered, “you can’t plant too many squash plants for me!” Three months and 40+ squash plants later; we had a daily harvest of anywhere from a dozen to 3 dozen squash. Italian Zucchini, Eight Balls, One Balls, Crooknecks, Pattypans, Mexican Grey, you name it, we planted it....

For more sauces you can spread on crab cakes, seafood, and more, check out my recipes for 5-Minute Fish Taco Sauce, BBQ Sauce, and Tzatziki Sauce. When I created the recipe for the best-ever crab cakes, I knew I had to make a tartar sauce recipe to go along with it. That’s a no-brainer. I love my sauces, dipping or otherwise. But for me, I love a tartar sauce that’s tangy, sour, and sweet....

Pioneer Woman Texas Sheet Cake Several years ago, my friend Sandra made a Texas Sheet Cake and described it in such a way that I absolutely had to try it. Luckily, she sent me the recipe that same day and I immediately had to make it for myself. (You can always trust a Pioneer Woman recipe – right?) I’m happy to say that the cake was a massive hit with all of my crew from the very first bite....

For more out-of-this-world Thai-inspired recipes, try my popular posts for Grilled Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken Kabobs, Shrimp Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce, and Thai Coconut Curry. Turns out, I had nothing to worry about! Thanks to a few pantry staples (if curry powders and pastes are not currently pantry staples in your house, they soon will be!), coconut milk, and some veggies, I was able to pull off a simple Thai dish that tasted just like the real thing on the first try....

Layer that deliciousness in a baking dish and sprinkle it with just a handful of cheese before baking just long enough to melt everything together. Served with warm bread and a salad, this meal is a hit every time. Almost 18 years ago now, my sweet friend Lisa brought my family a pan of this Chicken Tetrazzini. It was a night just a few days after my middle son was born; and in the midst of our new baby fog and sleep deprivation, we managed to eat an absurd amount of this dish....

The classic Moscow mule cocktail is one that needs copper Moscow mule mugs. Right? Well, not really but honestly, it feels so good drinking in one! I think the first time I drank a mule cocktail was just so I could hold that copper mug. The Moscow mule was a cocktail invented as a marketing scheme in the 1940s by a marketing executive, John G Martin, for the purpose of increasing sales of Vodka, ginger beer, and copper mugs....

My favorite way to eat it is to add the rasam to a bowl of slightly mashed barnyard millet. And when you have the first spoonful, it tastes so heavenly that, you would not even ask for a side dish. About This Tomato Rasam This is an easy, tangy, and tasty tomato rasam made without tamarind and dal (lentil). In this tomato rasam, the tanginess and freshness from the tomatoes perfectly complement the aroma and spiciness of the rasam powder and other ingredients....

The national soup of Morocco, harira is a chickpea and lentil soup with tender beef or lamb. This “ultimate” harira recipe takes the flavor to greater heights. This comforting soup with an incredible flavor profile will absolutely WOW your taste buds! Once upon a time I had plans to publish the recipes for the national dishes of countries around the world. Not all of them (195 countries is a lot!...

Halloween is approaching and while I didn’t bake or cook anything “scary”, I thought I’d share something with you that’s nonetheless fitting for the season: Ultimate Pumpkin Bread! Whether you like or dislike pumpkin bread or may think you already have the best recipe for it, you’re sure to love this version. It’s bursting with flavor and is incredibly moist. You won’t be able to stop at one, or even two, slices....

If I make a sculpted cake I make it for customers or for my kid’s birthdays, not competitions. This means when I need a cake to carve I need one that will also taste good. So I stay away from recipes online that say this is for competition and don’t taste as good but they work great for carving. Step-by-step: Vanilla cake for carving (Sculpting cake) Batter Preheat your oven to 325°F/165°C/Gas Mark 3 Grease and dust or line 3 x 6-inch round cake pan or 2 x 7-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or your novelty cake pan....

As Diwali approaches, it’s a time for gatherings with loved ones and enjoying delicious food. From appetizers to desserts, it’s the perfect occasion to prepare a lavish meal that everyone will enjoy. However, deciding what to make for the main course can be challenging. While we have our go-to vegetables for everyday meals, we always look for new and unique sabji recipes to spice things up. That’s why I am here to share a delightful and fragrant North Indian Gravy Recipe that will add a touch of festivity to your meal....

Serve with finely chopped spring onions, crispy onions, a drizzle of kecap manis and lime juice, fresh tomatoes, and cucumber, for a deeper layer of flavor and texture. When you’re in the mood for street food or take-out style dish at home, this is the one to go for! I have shared the Stovetop version with leftover rice and an Instant Pot version of making Nasi Goreng in this post....