Savory Pesto Babka
If you’re thinking of adding a different kind of bread to the holiday table this year, I recommend this beautiful savory babka with pesto filling. It pairs wonderfully with appetizers,...
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Lemon Basil Chickpea Pasta Salad
This must be one of the best combinations ever existed. It’s quick, easy to make and full of flavor, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side. Tossed with...
Hasselback Potatoes with Fried Eggs & Cheese
Super crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, Hasselback potatoes are the easiest to cook and tastiest of this simple and affordable vegetable. They bake quickly in...
Cheddar Chive Scones
With a long, always-open list of recipe ideas that I’m excited to try, I’ll never get to tick them all off because I’m always adding more and more to the...
Creamy Mashed Peas with Mint
This creamy mashed peas recipe with mint is a delicious, healthy, and versatile side dish that’s quick to prepare. Related: Mint & Pea Soup with BaconRelated: Split Pea and Ham SoupRelated:...
Tostones: Fried Green Plantains
In Venezuela and much of Latin America, when we talk about tostones, we’re referring to fried green plantains. The process of making tostones is quite unique. First, the plantains are...
Easy Red Lentil Pancakes (Flatbread)
I would never have guessed that you can make pancakes using just one ingredient, but here it is. A handful of lentils is all you need to make 6-7 perfect...
Italian Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Veggies, and Mozzarella
You can’t imagine how good these Italian stuffed peppers taste when filled with a delicious combination of rice, mozzarella, and colorful vegetables. They are quick to bake in the oven...
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek salad is possibly the most loved summer salad on the Mediterranean. This version is an even tastier version: Greek Pasta Salad. This Greek pasta salad is easy to make...
Venezuelan Arepas
For any Venezuelan, there’s much to be said about arepas; first and foremost, let’s make it clear that they meet all the criteria to be considered “bread.” Yes, arepas are...
Piyaz: Turkish White Bean Salad
Legume salads, featuring ingredients like white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, broad beans, and black-eyed peas, are essential for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with Turkish salads. When seasoned with olive...
Farfalle with Broccoli Pesto
Farfalle are a type of pasta commonly known as “bow-tie” or “butterfly” pasta due to their distinctive shape. They are typically made from durum wheat flour and water, and their...
Strawberry Risotto
This is a fantastic strawberry risotto recipe that works great as an appetizer, or even as a light lunch or dinner. It can also work as a side dish for...
Baked New Potatoes with Cheese & Green Onions
This is a very easy, yet delicious dish of baked new potatoes with cheese, green onions and herbs. It’s perfect for a cold winter night or as a side dish...
Red Wine Mushrooms
This delicious mushrooms recipe can be made with a variety of wines, both red and white. The chef’s favorite is Cabernet Sauvignon, but you can try it with other wines...
Warm Roast Veggie Salad with Cheese
I think most people have very fond memories of the Sunday roast dinner at a loved ones. Remember those vegetables; just thinking of them makes me wish I was there...
The Publican’s BBQ Carrots
These mouthwatering BBQ carrots with yogurt are a show-stopper at any cookout. First, we give them a quick boil in a flavorful blend of BBQ rub and salt until they’re...
Fasolakia Lathera: Greek Green Beans in Olive Oil Sauce
This traditional Greek dish of green beans in olive oil sauce is a feast for both the eyes and the senses. The vibrant green beans are perfectly cooked with tender...
Vegetable Tempura with Chili Soy Sauce
Vegetable tempura with crispy chili sauce is a Japanese dish that combines the goodness of crunchy, fresh vegetables with a spicy and savory sauce. This recipe is perfect for those...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Cider and Herbs
This Brussels sprout with bacon recipe is a fantastic side dish created by celebrity Chef Graham Elliot that you simply need to add to your culinary repertoire. Enjoy!
Cauliflower Fried Rice
This cauliflower fried rice was the star of the show at last weeks Sydney Fitness + Health Show. It’s one of my favourite meals to make at home and it...
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
Gomen is one of the tastiest Ethiopian dishes served on fasting days and it has become a popular dish among vegan communities. No surprise here given gomen is not only...
Nigerian Fried Rice
Nigerian fried rice is a multicolored dish of tasty yellow rice and a wide array of healthy vegetables. It is known as the sibling of jollof rice, and they are...
Ugali (East African Cornmeal)
Ugali is undoubtedly the national food of Kenya. It resembles Italian polenta and it is an ubiquitous side dish on every Kenyan menu. Beef stew, roast meat, fried fish, vegetarian...