I love the convenience of pasta salad for make-ahead meals. The fresh Italian flavors in this salad make for a light dinner that I really crave. I recommend stirring this together in the morning so that you can dish it up whenever you want, whether that’s for easy lunches or simple dinners. I’ve been on a real tuna fish kick with the cans in the pantry these days and I’m enjoying finding new ways to use these pantry ingredients....

A simple yet elegant treat to enjoy during the holidays, on St. Patrick’s Day, or any day of the year, these Mint Chocolate Meringues are easy to make and are absolutely delicious! As with many of my other creations, these meringues were developed out of the need to use up some ingredients I had on hand. I had four egg whites left over from another dish I made. And before I knew it – voila!...

This easy No-knead focaccia bread recipe requires just minutes of hands-on prep (literally 5 minutes!), a large bowl, a spatula, and few pantry ingredients and you are good to go! It yields a flavor-packed bread(thanks to our homemade Pesto sauce) with a crisp outer part and super fluffy tender, and slightly chewy crumb. What is Focaccia? Focaccia (pronounced Fuh-Kaa-chuh) is a classic Italian bread. The name focaccia is derived from the Roman “panis focacius,” which means “hearth bread” indicating that it was originally baked in coals back in Roman times....

If you love potato dishes, you’re in luck, because you’re also going to enjoy making my Company Potatoes, my Bacon Cheddar Potatoes in Foil, or my 3 Ingredient Oven Roasted Potatoes. I think potatoes get a bad rap. They are so much more than baked and covered with sour cream and cheese. (Though I love them that way, too.) They are so versatile, from fries to, yes, baked, and from mashed to scalloped....

For more delicious Asian-inspired meals, try my recipes for 30-Minute Shrimp Pad Thai, Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken, and Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef. I love getting my Asian food fix without touching a single foldable take-out box or trading my slippers for shoes. If you’ve even been to P.F. Chang’s you know that it’s so worth it to give up the slippers, but if you’re not feeling up for a car ride and just need that tender, juicy Mongolian Beef pronto, I’ve got you covered!...

They were so excited with their “fancy” dessert and I love that such a simple treat made them smile. Try a few more desserts you can make in 5 minutes or less! Banana Split Brownie Trifle Grilled Peaches (if you haven’t grilled peaches before, you really need to try it!) Old Fashioned 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Chocolate Covered Kiwi Popsicles Apple Nachos Check out all of our Oatmeal Recipes!...

It’s National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! You didn’t think for one second that I would let this day pass us by without making something to celebrate, now did you? A Daring Gourmet original, these are the softest, chewiest peanut butter sandwich cookies combining three of your favorite ingredients for the filling: Strawberry jam, marshmallow cream, and cream cheese frosting. Can you say “mm, mmm, mmmmmm?” Of course, you can substitute any flavor of jam you like – National PBJ Day leaves that open to whatever fills your particular craving....

I like sweet waffles, savory waffles, snack waffles (handheld Ham and Cheese Waffles, I’m looking at you). If you can waffle it, I will probably love it. Homemade Waffles Want to know a secret? I almost never order waffles at a restaurant. That’s how picky I am about my waffles. I know exactly how I like my waffles and restaurant waffles are never as good as the homemade waffles from my own kitchen....

Whether for casual or formal entertaining, these Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls are guaranteed to liven up the occasion! Bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors and popping with color, they’re as fun to eat as they are beautiful to look at! Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls In today’s dish we’re celebrating some of the flavors of California. These tasty cheese balls are not only delicious but they’re fun to make and even more fun to eat....

Here is an easy step-by-step recipe with a video to make an exotic Indian sweet with all the possible tips and tricks to get it right! Once you crack the steps to make soft Rasmalai at home, there is no looking back. Rasmalai is one of those desserts that never fails. Though it looks a bit difficult to make, it is actually very easy to prepare. It only needs a little effort, but it’s all worth it at the end when you have a delicious dessert on the table....

This delicious savory semolina cake is perfect for enjoying breakfast or a snack! It is Soft and fluffy. This is the BEST rava dhokla recipe you’ll ever try! Here you’ll learn all the tips and tricks to make them perfect every time. Being Gujarati, we love to have Dhokla for breakfast with a hot cup of masala chai. What is Dhokla? Dhokla, a popular Gujarati snack, is a savory steamed cake that can be made in various ways....

A few weeks ago, we were barbecuing at my friend Donna’s house and she made some truly excellent fries. I ate an absolutely ridiculous amount of them. Truth told, I’m not sure what else I ate, but I sure did eat a lot of these fries. When I asked her what she did to them, she kind of laughed and showed me a simple jar of Red Robin seasoning mix....

This delightful sweet and tangy Rhubarb Crisp recipe features a wonderfully crunchy, crumbly topping of oats, brown sugar, butter, almonds, and cinnamon. A personal favorite of mine, this homemade rhubarb crisp is truly an unforgettable dessert experience and I’m confident it’s going to become a favorite in your home too! Homemade Rhubarb Crisp I’ve always been a big fan of “crisps”. Whether apple, berry, peach or pear, if there’s a crisp served with ice cream I’m in!...

Rocky Road ice cream has been one of my favorite ice cream flavors ever since I was a child and this Rocky Road Fudge has everything I love about the classic ice cream flavor mixed into a rich chocolate fudge. Rocky Road brownies, Rocky Road chocolate bark, Rocky Road pretty much anything is sure to be a hit with my family. What’s not to love about a handful of chocolate filled with peanuts and marshmallows?...

From ice cream to cakes, coffees, and brownies, it is delicious. But this sauce also makes a great food gift for any occasion. Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe I LOVE this sauce. I made it for a special dessert and loved it so much, I just kept making it. I’ll be sharing that dessert soon, but first, here is the sauce. I made this three times in a month when I first started making this and it rapidly became a favorite addition to a cup of Cafe con Leche....

Make Shichimi Togarashi or Nanami Togarashi right at home! It’s easy to make and is cheaper, fresher, and with a more vibrant flavor than store-bought! This popular Japanese spice blend dates back to at least the 17th century and has been used since as a favorite way to add flavor and heat to everything from noodles and rice dishes to grilled meats like yakitori as well as soups and tempuras....

We’re crazy about holiday cookies around here. Try the Best Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Santa’s Cookies), Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, and the Best Easy Sugar Cookies! Expert Tips Make a Christmas shortbread cookie version! Add some ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest for a festive Christmas flavor! See notes for exact measurements. Add fillings like chocolate chips or roasted or chopped nuts! Shortbread would be delicious with a bit of mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts added into the dough for flavor and texture!...

For more recipes featuring tacos, check out my popular posts for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Pork Tacos, and Chicken Taco Marinade. Hi friends! You know what, it’s winter. It’s winter and today I’m over it. So, to combat that, I’ve decided to pretend like it’s summer, or spring at the very least. And what that means is that I’m foregoing the comfort food in favor of something spicy, something savory, something I’d want to eat out on the deck with the sun in my face and friends and family talking and laughing and…well, I’m not sure if this little scenario of mine is making me happy or sad at this point....

With just a few minutes of extra effort, you can transform your favorite Asian dishes into a complete meal. Enjoy Asian rice with Asian Steak Bites or Honey Soy Chicken for a meal that’s better than take-out. Salty and savory, this rice is a perfect pairing for Sticky Asian Chicken or any of these stir fry recipes. I served this rice with the Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry last week – you know, the vegetable one that is also loaded with chicken and bacon....

I know I’ve told you about my affinity for spicy foods. I probably even told you about the origin of that spicy food love with really goes back to my childhood days when I’d do anything and everything my big brothers told me to. That includes going down a laundry shoot head first, and eating a fresh, raw jalapeño – straight up. Oh yes, 9-year old me was as fearless as little 9-year old tomboys come....