Italian food is my own private kryptonite. The cheesier the better, I say! But when it comes to controlling calories and cholesterol, it’s not always the best of options. With this particular take on zucchini lasagna, I’ve provided a few modifications that can help in this department without detracting from the overall flavor. You may wish […]
Rice Cooker Buyers Guide
Rice cookers are a great no-hassle way to cook rice. Simply add the rice and water, push a few buttons and wait for the rice to cook to perfection. However, there are hundreds of different rice cookers on the market, so how do you know which is right for you? Check out these five tips […]
Waffle & Sandwich Maker Buyers Guide
Both waffle maker and sandwich maker are kitchen appliances. Just as their names suggest, they produce waffle and sandwich respectively. With that in mind, as a consumer, you should arm yourself with information about the two appliances, which can help you choose the right appliance for the right purpose. For example, you should know the […]
Slow Cooker Buyers Guide
Slow cookers are a common feature in many kitchens. They allow you to simmer tough meats, stews, and soups at very low temperatures and for long periods of time. But the end result is a gorgeous mouth-watering meal. However, if you’re having difficulty choosing the best type of slow cooker, I recommend that you read […]
Pressure Cooker Buyers Guide
You love to make Grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe, but making the broth and cooking the vegetables seems to takes forever. Maybe you like to make stew or chili, but you hate having to stand to watch at the stove for all that time. Perhaps you’d like a new way to make BBQ or roast. […]
Middle Eastern Shakshuka
This hearty dish of poached eggs over a rich, spicy tomato sauce is popular throughout the Middle East. In Israel, in particular, it’s extremely popular as a breakfast or brunch dish and you can find it on almost every café menu. In fact, this dish is such a local favourite that there are even cafés […]
Korean Noodles with Beef
If you love Korean food and noodles, this is a wonderful recipe to try. Here are some notes that I use to keep me organized when I make this dish: Make sure to have all the ingredients prepped ahead of time to make it easy on yourself. And have a large plate or bowl ready […]
Layered Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? I’m not a huge fan of overly sweet frostings, however. In fact, I’m not really a sweets person, so whenever I do indulge in a dessert I prefer it to not be too sweet. It’s easy to add on sweetness, but it’s tough to take it away. These are a sweet […]
Monkey Bread with Marmalade
If you are thinking about the perfect dessert for your kids or your friends, I have the perfect recipe. It is a very easy dessert that everyone loves. Treat them with this monkey bread and everyone will ask for the recipe! Ingredients for the bread: 5 cups of flour (I use flour for all purposes) […]
Pecan Crusted Fish
Fried fish can be flakey and delicious-especially when served to pipe hot with dipping sauce. But frying fish means dealing with tons of grease, both while cooking and in your food. For a lighter, easier to prepare an alternative, try this pecan crusted fish recipe. I like to use swai, but any white fish can […]
Quick and Easy Daily Bread
I call this recipe the “daily bread” because it’s so quick and easy to make that I make some at least once per week. This is your go-to bread; nothing fancy, nothing tough, just a tasty crumb when you need one. This recipe is also extremely forgiving and is really hard to mess up. While […]
Sunday Roast
Sunday roasts are very traditional in England. Around 2pm, the whole family sits around the dinner table to enjoy their Sunday lunch. The roast is often beef roast, whole chicken, pork roast, or leg of lamb. Next up is the roast potatoes, the Yorkshire puddings, and a large selection of veggies, all topped off with gravy. […]
Slow Cooker Beef with Root Vegetables
On the weekends, I just want to relax by sleeping in and catching up on my favorite shows. As much as I enjoy cooking, sometimes I want an easy meal that’s great for leftovers. And if any guests stop by, I want to make sure I make enough. This meal fits the bill: it’s easy […]
Wow your Guests with Profiteroles!
Everyone would love profiteroles, if only they knew that a profiterole is! A profiterole is a French-Italian pastry puff filled with custard and is frequently drizzled with chocolate sauce and ice cream. Think of it as a really fancy and really delicious hot fudge sundae that you could order at a fancy dinner and not […]
Kick-In-The-Pant Barbecue Wings
There’s nothing screaming football season, primarily college bowl season, more than chicken wings. The only other food eaten more during this time of the year is guacamole. However, there’s a certain problem that arises with chicken wings: Everyone has their own secret sauce. So pardon the cliché, but below is the best wings you’ll ever […]
