Dal, dahl, daal or dhal! OK, so we might never agree how to spell it, but I think we can all agree that Dahl is one of the most fabulous transformations of the humble lentil! Dal is probably the most essential staple dish in Indian cuisine. And it’s one of the most magical and economical foods in the whole world. A handful of lentils, a few spices, and just a bit of TLC transforms into a pot of deliciousness that’s nutritious and makes your tastebuds dance....

A twist on a classic appetizer, avocado deviled eggs are so creamy and delicious! Flavored with lime and dusted with paprika, your guests won’t be able to get enough of this flavorful dish! If you love deviled eggs, you’ve got to try my avocado egg salad, Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs, and tried and true egg salad next! They’re all super easy to throw together and packed with that creamy, tender texture you love!...

This tasty midwestern dish is ready to win the hearts of your family! With a thick, zesty brown sugar glaze, these delicious ham balls are the best addition to your dinner rotation! Meatballs are a staple dish that everyone in my family loves! Porcupine, creamy Cajun, and Swedish meatballs are some of our favorites that you’ve got to try! Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Balls Recipe The holidays are so busy, so here’s a super easy dinner that your family will go crazy over!...

Black bean soup is easy to make, delicious, and healthy. It’s made with kitchen-staples like cans of black beans, carrots, onions, and spices so you can make this recipe anytime you’re craving Tex-Mex flavors. A side of Bread is perfect for dunking in this tasty soup. And if you love black beans, also check out this Black Bean and Corn Salad. Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup We love this recipe as it’s flavorful and super easy to make....

London Broil is a perfectly tender piece of meat after being marinated in a liquid mixture with spices and seasoning then broiled in the oven. A decadent dinner made easy! Steak is always a favorite of mine with so much flavor and easy to make for those special occasions. If you are looking to impress your family try this Best Ever Beef Wellington Recipe, Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib Recipe or Garlic Herb Butter Beef Tenderloin....

This chicken Francese is moist and tender chicken dredged in flour and eggs to get a nice and crisp outside edge. It’s added to a lemony flavored sauce that makes this recipe insanely delicious! Chicken goes with just about everything, and this recipe is no exception! Pair this chicken Francese with a salad, some asparagus, and some rolls for the most delicious family dinner! What is Chicken Francese? Chicken Francese is a delicious chicken dish where the chicken is fried and then cooked in a delicious lemon sauce....

This firework bundt cake is exploding with colors and flavor! It not only looks impressive but it tastes so delicious that you will definitely be making this for every Fourth of July! Fourth of July celebrations not only have the most fun activities but they have the best food! If you need something to bring to a celebration then try out this California Spaghetti Salad, this Fresh Strawberry Pie, or this Very Berry Cheesecake Salad!...

“You can feed 25 people with just one pork shoulder. It’s incredibly cost effective!” In this post I want to share with you how you can make 5 freezer friendly meals for 4 people in 1 hour for just $50. All the meals are made using just one batch of Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork). Pork Carnitas are incredibly cost effective because a little bit goes a long way. A 2....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Fried Rice This is a quick, 15 minute fried rice recipe that’s highly versatile. Terrific as it is, but totally adaptable to add what you want. I’ve used egg and a basic mix of frozen chopped vegetables – because I totally buy into the whole “snap frozen” thing and this is intended to be super quick ‘n easy....

A delicious greek spin on sloppy joes that are full of flavor and a meal that everyone will love! I love fast and easy meals. I mean who doesn’t? With all of the craziness that we have had around here and getting ready to move, these were perfect. I was able to make these and have them ready within 30 minutes. I love that these are made with simple ingredients but the flavor was awesome!...

I am excited to have Ruthie today visiting my blog. We met at a blog conference and she is really the sweetest person I have met! I absolutely adore her blog, and I especially love her cooking tutorials. Her recipes always look delicious and I can’t wait to try out these cookies! I guess it’s that time of year when we’re all trying to shred a few of those winter pounds… I’ve written about my weight loss story AND even though I am a foodie- I try to make my recipes as healthy as possible without sacrificing any of the flavor These moist and flavorful Healthy Oatmeal Apple Raisin Cookies are a delicious example…...

Simple to make and perfect to serve for the holidays! Honey orange glazed carrots are bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Honey Orange Glazed Carrots Hi everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron to bring you a MUST have holiday side dish: honey orange glazed carrots! These delicious carrots need to make an appearance at your table this Thanksgiving and/or Christmas! They’re loaded with flavor, simple to make, and they’re good for you!...

This is how I prepare cauliflower for roasting, steaming or boiling to make puree. I seem to keep repeating myself in every cauliflower recipe so I thought it would just be handy to share a neat little tutorial post I can refer you to. 🙂 How to cut cauliflower florets Cut larger cauliflower florets in half or even thirds so they are all (roughly) the same size. This will ensure they cook evenly....

Crispy, fried to perfection pastry wraps around savory smooth cream cheese filling for a homemade version of everyone’s favorite restaurant style Cream Cheese Wonton. Serve these fantastic starters before any meal. Make it a complete Chinese night with some of these favorites. Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken, Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken, or Firecracker chicken. Cream Cheese Wontons The hardest part of these is yummy mouth popping appetizers is going to be shaping them....

Carmelitas are the best cookies known to man that are baked with caramel and chocolate in the middle of an oat cookie crust, these will change your life. This is known as the best cookie ever! Quick and easy to make cookie bars are delicious and gone in minutes! If you love making cookie bars these are my favorites: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars or Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars....

A bite-sized take on a classic Southern dessert, these hummingbird cupcakes are sure to win your heart! Filled with pecans, chopped fruit, and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, you won’t be able to stop at one! One of the unique things about hummingbird cake is that it’s filled with coconut and pineapple! If you love tropical fruits, this is the dessert for you! A few more recipes I think you’ll love are this pineapple upside down cake, coconut cream cake, and key lime poke cake!...

This French macaron cookie recipe makes the perfect macaron every time! I share all of my tips and tricks to get the perfect feet on your macaron, and a delicate and airy cookie with a shiny smooth shell. You are going to love making these fun and elegant cookies at home! I am a sucker for a fancy dessert. I don’t know what it is, maybe just knowing that a lot of thought and time went into it makes it taste better to me!...

It’s way better than your everyday bakery and will rival some of the best meat pie makers in town – Bourke Street Bakery included! Bonus: old school beef mince meat pie recipe included. For a Family Size Meat Pie – see here! Australian meat pie recipe!! From midnight post-pub feasting to footy games, quick lunches on the run to essential road trip pit stops, Aussies never need an excuse to get stuck into meat pies!...

You didn’t really think I’d share a rather dull (but life essential) post for how to cook brown rice without following it up with an extremely delicious way to use it, did you?? Brown Rice Salad This is a Brown Rice Salad that aspires to be everything you expect a rice salad to be (healthy, filling, fresh) and everything you don’t expect it to be (can’t-stop-eating-it-good). It’s also a rice salad that will surprise those of you who grew up not realising such a thing existed....

No Bake Snickers Bar Pie is one of the easiest and most delicious no bake pies that you make. You will love the snickers pieces in every bite! If you are obsessed with snickers like I am be sure to try Homemade Snickers Bars, Snickers Cheesecake Bars, Snickers Brownies. No Bake Snickers Bar Pie I used to hate chocolate. I know. Crazy. It was the Snickers Bar that broke me of my hate for chocolate....