Four days after we got married my husband and I took off for Schaumburg Illinois for a business trip. We were there for two weeks and over the weekend in between, we stayed in a hotel right smack dab in the middle of Chicago. It was February. You know how they call Chicago the windy city? That wind chill factor in the middle of wintertime is brutal. The first night in town we planned on walking 8 or 10 blocks to a pizza place that was supposed to be incredibly yummy....

Why. Why are chocolatey skillet-baked dessert things so easy to make? Sounds counter-intuitive but they make my life harder. Because I have no self control! How can I resist eating the entire thing? I mean, it’s just one big brownie so I can say afterwards, “Oh I ate a brownie…”. But let’s be honest. You and I know it’s more like ten brownies. Ten delicious, fudgey, chocolatey, gooey brownies. If you’re like me, and have no self control around fudge-y gooey chocolatey dessert things, you should invite someone to make this with you....

You can’t go wrong with a family-friendly chicken dish! Be sure to check out my recipes for Winger’s Sticky Fingers, Air Fryer Chicken Legs, Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs and easy Chicken Taco Casserole. Expert Tips Avoid over crowding the air fryer! It is important that the chicken has some room and is not touching each other in order to get nice and crispy....

Lil’ smokies are a classic. It’s usually my sister who brings them to a party but this time I brought them and gave them a new twist. Asian BBQ lil’ smokies are officially a hit at our house and they’re really so easy to make. The best part is that you can just throw them in the crockpot and enjoy the results a few hours later! A few of my favorite things to have on hand for game-day recipes are Guldens mustard, Hunts ketchup and Hebrew National hot dogs – I like to know that my hot dogs are 100% real meat if you know what I mean....

Luxuriously creamy, smoky, nutty, lemony, and savory, this Baba Ganoush recipe has it all! Enjoy this traditional Lebanese dip with warmed pita wedges and your favorite crunchy veggies for a delicious and healthy snack! Use our homemade Tahini recipe to make this baba ganoush and while you’re at it, make another delicious Middle Eastern appetizer – Hummus! What is Baba Ganoush? Baba ganoush (pronounced baw-baw ga-noosh) is believed to have originated in Lebanon and is popular throughout the Levant region of the Middle East....

For as long as I can remember, my family has enjoyed a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner on St. Patrick’s day. However, a while back, this recipe for baked corned beef in the oven caught my eye and I saved the recipe to try. Baked Corned Beef in the Oven Oven baked corned beef turns out tender and juicy every time I make it. There were six of us together for this meal the first time I made it and every single person requested seconds....

Let’s talk about the magic of lemon and butter. Lemon brings a bright, tangy freshness that cuts through the richness of the butter, creating a balanced flavor that’s both zesty and creamy. When paired with chicken, this duo makes the meat incredibly tender and flavorful. The acidity of the lemon juice helps to tenderize the chicken, while the butter ensures it stays moist and adds a rich, savory depth. One of my most memorable dinners involved making Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Quarters for a festive gathering....

If you love salads as much as I do, then you’ll also want to try my Easy Greek Tossed Green Salad, my Best Simple Tossed Green Salad, or my Chopped Asian Salad. Lately, I have been thinking about what a huge fan of the salad I am. I wasn’t always that way. I don’t know why — something about them seemed like a lot of effort for some reason. I didn’t mind it if someone else made them or I could order one at a restaurant, however....

About these muffins Making muffins doesn’t get any easier than this. This is an oil-based batter where we whip the eggs and oil creating emulsification. That’s what makes these muffins light and airy. You will be surprised how light and airy these muffins are. Also, my kids could not guess that there was zucchini in them. There are two secrets to making perfect zucchini muffins. Ingredients and substitutes All-purpose flour – All-purpose flour works best with this recipe....

Experience the holiday spirit in every bite with our Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies. These delightful treats bring together the warm, spiced flavors of classic gingerbread with the indulgent creaminess of a luscious filling, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Each cookie is baked to perfection, featuring a blend of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg that infuses every bite with festive cheer. The magic of these cookies lies in their sandwich structure....

Tender, juicy strips of stir-fried beef in a luxuriously flavorful sauce! Few Chinese dishes are as irresistibly delicious as Mongolian Beef. This Mongolian Beef recipe takes the flavor over the top, is quick and easy to make (ready to serve in 15-20 minutes!), and rivals your favorite Chinese takeout! Be sure to also check out our Mongolian Chicken as well as our General Tso’s Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Sesame Chicken and Chinese Beef and Broccoli!...

Picture this with me: Tender beef is slow-cooked in a thick, rich, and robustly flavorful adobo sauce. Tortilla shells are dipped in that sauce, placed in a trying pan topped with the shredded beef, cheese and toppings, folded over and fried on both sides until crispy. It’s then served with extra sauce for dipping. Now does that sound like heaven or what? Believe me, it is! This Beef Birria Tacos recipe encompasses everything you’ve been searching for to enjoy the ultimate eating experience!...

Nothing says comfort food like a good lamb recipe. Right? In our home, lamb is usually the preferred meat on holidays and special occasions. Lamb shanks are cuts of meat taken from the lower leg of a lamb. They are known for their flavorful and tender meat, which becomes even more succulent when braised. Braising is an easy, slow-cooking technique that relies on a tight-fitting lid to hold heat and moisture inside the pot and to cook the food in its own juices....

Is there a more fun word to say than snickerdoodle? I submit that there is not. It just makes me think of little kids giggling. So innocent, playful, and happily unaware of the imperfect world we live in. Ignorance is bliss right? When I was younger, I remember feeling so invincible. In my mind, there was no broken thing that couldn’t be mended, no mistake that couldn’t be righted, no bad choice that couldn’t be undone....

Muffins are a much loved breakfast treat in our home. I usually have at least a few different varieties in the freezer for an easy addition to our breakfasts. I’ve always loved zucchini muffins, but these are pretty awesome. Or try them with chocolate, so good. With so much squash in the garden, I’m happy to have yet another way to use it. With brown sugar, spices and garden fresh zucchini, I’ve found a new family favorite zucchini muffin....

Indian Butter chicken is not new to anyone who has eaten Indian food. Often, people think this dish is loaded with butter. That is not true. It is rich, creamy, and delicious, but the richness comes from the yogurt sauce. If you have not tasted butter chicken before, it is a wonderful combination of a creamy sauce with a slight tang from the tomato paste. Of course, the tomato paste also adds a sweetness, which can be a wonderful combination when combined with the spicy hot paprika or cayenne....

Chocolate Turtles Chewy caramel, crunchy pecans, and dark chocolate are combined in this simple homemade candy that is far better tasting than any turtle you can buy in the store. I still can’t believe how much this tastes like store-bought chocolate turtles, only better, because well, dark chocolate makes everything better. (If dark chocolate isn’t your thing, feel free to make this with milk or semi-sweet chocolate instead.) Chocolate Pecan Turtles The caramel stays nice and the perfect soft and chewy, even straight out of the refrigerator, so consider yourself warned, this is going to call to you at all hours....

Today I am sharing an easy recipe of a Gujarati style Chawli Sabzi / Choli Nu Shaak(Called in Gujarati). The spices used in this recipe are very basics and found in every Indian Household pantry. This sabzi goes very well with Roti and Plain Paratha. This sabzi is my sons favorite sabzi. Chawli / Long beans are comparatively less popular among other beans. Long beans is mainly summer vegetable but now very easily available through out the year....

These bread fritters are delicious in taste and very addictive. You just need a hot cup of masala chai or coffee to complement it! You can also serve them as a starter snack at the parties. Let’s learn to make this tea-time snack recipe with step by step process and video. Monsoon is that season, when your heart and brain, by default start feeling good. When it’s raining heavily outside, your heart wants just one thing, delicious, mouth-watering food, especially something fried, and spicy....

I no-doubt inherited my father’s obsession with chocolate. However, I definitely did not inherit his affection for chocolate-and-fruit. I like my fruit, and I like my chocolate, but not together in the same bite. It’s just one flavor combination I’ve not come to get along with quite yet. I put fruit in my salad, that’s a big step. But like I said, Pops likes his chocolate any way he can get it, very much including pair with fruit....