Some of these you’ve probably heard of before, while others are quite unusual. In fact, this was my first time learning about Madeleines from France and Mochi, which is popular in Japan. How many of these desserts have you tried? Let me know down below! Macarons Macarons are meringue-based cookie sandwiches with a sweet filling. But while we all consider the exquisite dessert as a French invention, it originated somewhere else....

It’s love at first bite… and you’ll want to marry it on the second. It’s that good! You’d think it’s super complicated to make, but as the name suggests, it couldn’t be easier. It may not be as simple as making a boxed cake, but it’s close to that. You’ll just dump all the ingredients in a bowl, mix, and bake! It’s an ideal recipe for baking beginners. And the flavor is just to die for!...

FavoritePinShare Easiest Crab Cakes are filled with thick chunks of crab meat mixed together with creamy mayonnaise, sweet red bell pepper and end with a kick of red pepper flakes. The BEST crab cake recipe you will ever have! These are perfect for a quick dinner, appetizer or snack! If you love seafood as much as I do try this Cajun Popcorn Shrimp, Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops or Walnut Crusted Maple Salmon....

If you love low carb comfort foods or sneaking in veggies for your kids (or significant other!), this cheesy cauliflower tots recipe is for you. They’re soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and easy to make! But even though these are keto low carb cauliflower tater tots, they also make a healthy side dish or appetizer for just about anyone – no matter what dietary lifestyle you follow....

After all, is there anything better than a short stack with bacon and butter? (The answer’s “no,” by the way!) Flapjacks have a way of making early mornings so much more bearable. Pack them with chocolate chips, smother them with blueberry jam, or serve them with a sausage pattie and eggs. No matter what pancake toppings you prefer, you really can’t go wrong. This recipe makes traditional flapjacks – no extras, no nothing....

This easy crustless quiche recipe was inspired by my summer herb obsession… fresh basil! Keto crustless quiche Caprese is made without crust, and gets its inspiration from classic Caprese salad and avocado Caprese salad – one of my favorite uses for fresh basil. Think “the brunch take” on summer’s best salad! You can turn this into a regular keto quiche with a crust as well, but if you want the fastest, easiest way to make a quiche, crustless is the way to go....

Eggs can be used to prepare a variety of dishes like egg bhurji, hot and spicy egg curry, egg masala, egg biryani, egg fried rice, and egg fried noodles and even an Egg Pulusu. Egg pulusu can even be paired up with some vegetables like potato or drumsticks. Today’s pulusu can be prepared just as it is only with egg. It can be paired with drumsticks or potatoes too. They are cooked in a spicy and tangy stew which is thickened by tamarind....

Earlier I had shared an Eggless Sponge Cake here. A sponge has that extremely fully, airy and light structure which really can’t hold the decorations well. So the recipe shared in this post is my go to, for an Eggless vanilla cake that works well for decorations. It is neither too airy nor too dense but makes a fantastic base cake for all your decorations, especially for layered & tiered cakes....

(Today’s post is sponsored by my friends at Castello Cheese.) So who’s excited for all of the holiday partying ahead of us? ? If you cringed a bit at the above question, no worries. The truth is, I’m right there with you! As much as I love the holidays, they do bring a little stress, especially if you are a perfectionist like me. Hosting a party is fun but is definitely hard work....

Don’t worry, it will only take you 10 minutes. Saying this fruit salad is colorful is an understatement. I mean, come on, just look at it! This drool-worthy treat is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds, for sure. From the orange peaches and oranges, yellow pineapple chunks, red strawberries, green kiwi, and cream-colored bananas, this fruit salad is the embodiment of all things bright and beautiful! What makes it stand out from other fruit salads, though, is the dressing....

Mangalore bajji are light & crispy yet fluffy and soft inside. These are eaten with coconut chutney however any other spicy chutney also goes well. Tomato chutney, onion chutney and Pudina chutney are some you can pair with this snack. Apart from white flour, ingredients like curd, ginger, curry leaves and coconut (optional) are used to make the batter. Traditionally goli baje batter is left to ferment for several hours to overnight....

This simple green smoothie recipe is creamy, fruity, and made with only a few simple ingredients. Perhaps best (if counterintuitively) of all: you can’t taste the greens! This is a go-to green smoothie that is great for beginners and smoothie pros alike. I have made dozens (hundreds?) of green smoothies over the years and have developed a few tricks to ensure your smoothie is refreshing, filling, healthy, and legitimately delicious....

After making my keto zucchini bread with lemon and blueberries for years, I decided to develop this simple healthy zucchini bread recipe with more basic ingredients. It has all the moist and sweet texture of the classic kind you’d find at a coffee shop, without the gluten and sugar! If you like baking quick bread loaves like almond flour banana bread or almond flour blueberry bread, let me show you how to make almond flour zucchini bread — you’re bound to love this one as well....

Classic orange chicken is an Americanized Chinese fast food classic that consists of cubed pieces of chicken breasts that are breaded and deep fried, then coated in a sweet, sticky orange sauce. While orange has its diehard fans (including my husband), it can be cloyingly sweet. The fast food variety certainly isn’t winning any nutritional awards. But if you place a plate of today’s healthy orange chicken recipe near me?...

Let me start by saying that I should never ever make this recipe again! It is just too dangerous. As in “I ate it all in two days dangerous”. ??? I had so many ideas on how to use this delicious pecan butter. I was going to make muffins, a milkshake, banana bread… But noooo, the whole thing ended up on crackers and in my belly. Ashamed? A little. Regretful?...

If you love cookies like we love cookies, you’ll also want to grab the recipes for Dulce de Leche Linzer Cookies, Shortbread Cookies and Amaretti! A cookie that tastes like Christmas! Cookie baking season is still in full swing over here. And today, we are talking all about one of my favorites: speculoos cookies! To me, they taste like the holidays. Cozy up by the fire with a few speculoos and a cup of coffee, and you are bound to feel the Christmas cheer!...

How Long Does Cilantro Last? But because cilantro is fresh, it’s hard to keep it around for long. You’ve got to use it pretty quickly or else it will go bad. If you store cilantro in the fridge, it will keep fresh for a good 7-10 days. You’ll know it has gone bad when it changes in color, becomes soft, and smells weird. When that happens, don’t even bother using it, just throw it out....

Once you know how to make lemon butter sauce for fish, you’re going to want to put it on everything! There’s your warning. 😉 It’s hard to believe that three simple ingredients can elevate seafood in such an elegant, flavorful way, but this lemon garlic butter sauce recipe lives up to the challenge and can be used in so many ways. One of the reasons I think this is the best lemon butter sauce for fish is because it’s so versatile!...

You really can’t go wrong with bruschetta. Everybody loves it! If serving a crowd, you could also put together a fun Build-Your-Own Bruschetta Bar so your guests can assemble their own bruschette. You really can’t go wrong with tomato bruschetta! I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love them. I’ve been enjoying perfect authentic bruschetta since I was little, made by my (now deceased) dear Uncle Alfredo, who was born and raised in a little town, near Rome, called Sutri....

A good brisket is full of flavor and melts in your mouth! But what happens if you can’t eat all of that meat? You might be hesitant to save and reheat your brisket, thinking it might lose all its juices or turn into jerky. Luckily, I’ve found the best ways to store and reheat your brisket so it will be almost as good as it was fresh out of the smoker....