*** This recipe is part of a Christmas Special where I show you how to make 3 mains and 4 side dishes that take 1.5 hrs to prepare and can be largely made ahead. So this Christmas, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family! 🙂 *** This mightn’t be the sexiest sounding salad around but it sure packs a punch in the flavour department and takes the humble cabbage to a whole new level!...

A delight to look at and even better to eat, if you love South-East Asian food, this one’s got your name written all over it! Golden Turmeric Fish Everybody has heard these days that turmeric is good for you. This golden-coloured spice is reputed to help prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer, plus has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, to name a few of its benefits. Well, I’d love to tell you that I’m including turmeric into this recipe for health reasons....

Grilled Vegetables Every time I make this, someone always asks “what did you put on the vegetables?” They never believe me when I say “Just salt, pepper and olive oil”! There is no fancy secret to this. It’s just chargrilled vegetables, seasoned with salt and pepper and drizzled with olive oil. The “must do” part is cooking the vegetables until they are charred (i.e. burnt!). It’s the flavour base of this entire dish!...

Chocolate buttercream frosting is creamy, smooth, rich, and mouthwatering! The chocolate flavor is absolutely incredible and you will want to add it to every single treat that you bake up this fall! Thick and silky, this rich frosting simply melts in your mouth. This chocolate buttercream will satisfy your chocolate cravings and leave you wanting to try more! So if you are a chocolate lover like me, try out these other chocolate recipes like Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies, No-Bake Chocolate Pie, and Chocolate Truffles!...

Get ready for the best tahini sauce that you have ever tasted! This makes any falafel, vegetable or salad taste better and it takes less than 5 minutes to put it all together! I love a good sauce. They elevate any meal and not only add a delicious flavor but a creamy texture. Try out some of my other favorite sauces like this homemade alfredo sauce, this easy easy BBQ sauce, or this amazing garlic aioli sauce....

This homemade ice cream sandwich recipe is the ultimate summer treat. They’re made with your favorite ice cream that’s sandwiched between a brownie-like crust that stays soft even when frozen. Make a big batch and enjoy them all summer long! To take these to the next level, try making them with Strawberry, Brownie Batter Ice Cream, or fun and easy Ice Cream in a Bag. Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe There’s nothing like biting into an ice cream sandwich with a soft, brownie-like crust and your favorite ice cream....

These chocolate and vanilla marble cupcakes are insanely delicious! Between the chocolate buttercream and the marbled cupcake, you will be licking your fingers clean! Cupcakes are perfect for every occasion! Having delicious and easy recipes on hand for delicious desserts is a must! Try out some more of my favorite delicious desserts like this perfect strawberry shortcake, this chocolate zucchini cake, and these amazing chocolate chip cookie dough bars....

Fruit leather is an amazing snack that combines a delicious fruity taste with a texture that is to die for! Simple and SOO good, it will for sure be something that your family will go crazy for! Making fruit leather at home is so easy plus it will save you a lot of money! You can make it your own with whatever fruit that you love! Some other homemade snacks to try are this trail mix, ranch pretzels, and this yummy banana bread!...

Crunchy caramel corn is absolutely divine! This classic crunchy snack delivers on that deep, rich caramel flavor that we all know and love! Eat it at home or on the go…Either way, you’re going to be hooked! The rich, sweet taste of caramel gets me every time! I am loving caramel these days and if you’re like me, will want to try all of the recipes! This Apple Pie, these Brownie Bites, and these amazing Cinnamon Rolls are the absolute best!...

This is the paper steamer liner used in the Shumai recipe I shared earlier today. Putting it in a separate post for ease of filing! What is a perforated paper liner? A perforated paper liners is just baking paper / parchment paper with holes in it. It’s used to line the base of steamers to stop food from sticking to the base whilst still allowing steam to rise from the simmering water underneath to cook the food....

Egg Drop Soup is a warm, thickened broth, with rich flavors of chicken and beautiful egg ribbons throughout. Enjoy this savory, simple to make soup recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. This authentic Egg Drop Soup is known to be a favorite in every Asian restaurant. It warms you up and is comforting throughout your meal. It goes great served with our favorite better than takeout Easy Fried Rice, this delicious Sweet and Sour Chicken, or even this Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef....

“My Huevos Rancheros are served in tortilla bowls that are made by moulding pan fried tortillas in bowls. The tortilla bowls are a bit puffed and chewy, making them perfect for tearing bits off to scoop up the tomato filling and egg.” Huevos Rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast that consists of a fried egg on a fried tortilla with a spicy tomato sauce. One of the things I like to do is take a traditional dish and put my spin on it....

Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with amazing cream cheese frosting! All the pumpkin you need in one cookie! Nothing says fall like pumpkin baking in your oven! If you love pumpkin as much as I do then try these pumpkin desserts Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars, Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce or Incredible Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Whipping Cream Frosting. Pumpkin Spice Cookies Today we are doing pumpkin!...

Jewelled rice pilaf There are many rice dishes on this website, but this is the crown jewel of them all. Just LOOK at that colour! And the flavour – WOW. It’s a fruit-nut pilaf delicately perfumed with traditional Persian spices – cumin, fennel, cinnamon, all spice and cardamom – with that unmistakable, intoxicating scent and bright yellow colour that you only get from the world’s most coveted spice: saffron. While this Persian /Middle Eastern rice is flavoured enough to make you want to eat it straight out of the pot, the flavour is still mild enough so it’s suitable to serve alongside bold flavoured mains....

All of the goodness of lasagna is packed into this hearty and delicious soup! Filled with noodles, ground beef, marinara and cheese, this is a soup that your family will love! Fall is my favorite time of year because it can only mean one thing… Soup season! This lasagna soup pairs perfectly with a nice fresh salad and either this Homemade Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread or this delicious Focaccia for the perfect homecooked meal....

Mango Smoothie is a cool refreshing summertime treat you are going to love! Sweetened with banana and honey, this is summer in a glass! Smoothies are a great way to beat the heat and get a bit more fruit in your diet. Try these tried and true favorites today, Raspberry Peach, Mixed Berry, and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie. Mango Smoothie Recipe This mango smoothie is going to knock your taste buds right into refreshing bliss!...

Spice up your hot cocoa game with a batch of this flavorful Mexican hot chocolate! It’s rich and creamy with a touch of cinnamon and chili powder. The perfect remedy for chilly months! Hot chocolate is one of the few things that make cold Utah winters bearable. It’s even better when you make it from scratch! You’ll have to try these recipes for white hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate, and hot chocolate bombs as well!...

Also see 15 Day Quarantine Menu Plan including complete grocery list, plus how to sanitise food. What food to stock up on for Coronavirus quarantine Whether you agree with food stocking or not, it’s hard to avoid thinking about it in these uncertain times. And after sending a somewhat lengthy email to several friends and readers with some recommendations for what food to stock up on in the event of a Coronavirus quarantine (whether mandatory or voluntary), I thought it was time I shared it with all my readers....

This old-fashioned oatmeal cake is made from delicious rolled oats and topped with a toasted coconut and pecan topping that you will die for! This cake is an oldie but a goodie! I love old-fashioned recipes that have been passed along for years! You must try my grandma’s perfect fluffy pancakes, her delicious homemade bread, or her simple but perfectly delicious pie crust. You can’t go wrong with tried and true recipes like that!...

All you need is chicken, rice, tomato passata (or canned tomato) and a handful of pantry essentials to make this incredible flavour loaded, comfort-food-central meal. Oh wait – cheese. Of course you need cheese. This would not be “Enchilada” without cheese! I’ve been overloading on Mexican over the last couple of weeks, sharing my Mexican Shredded Beef and Freezer Friendly Beef Burritos. I feel a bit silly sharing yet another Mexican(-esque) recipe today, but I hadn’t actually planned to!...