Broccoli seasoned with chilli flakes and garlic before being roasted until just crispy is a delicious and easy side dish recipe the family will love. Roasted broccoli is by far the side dish I make most often. It’s just so easy. Plus it goes with everything. Whether you’re serving chicken, fish, lamb, beef or pork,…
Cinnamon brown sugar pumpkin muffins
These easy cinnamon brown sugar pumpkin muffins are moist, delicious and the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack for fall. I love having muffins on hand for snacking emergencies (totally a thing with my kids). Plus, they are excellent for a quick breakfast and make fantastic lunchbox fillers. These pumpkin muffins flavored with cinnamon, dark brown…
Indian spiced Roast Chicken
Indian-spiced roast chicken is juicy, delicious and perfect for family dinner served with fresh and cooling cucumber salad and flatbread. This incredibly flavorsome chicken is maybe the best roast chicken recipe I have tried. Definitely in the top 3. It’s so aromatic and juicy and the skin is something to fight over. I love making…
Creamy vegetarian pot pie
This creamy vegetarian pot pie is the ultimate dinner recipe. Filled with fresh vegetables, creamy cheese sauce and topped with puff pastry. Pot pie is a comfort food classic. There’s just something about creamy filling topped with golden, flaky pastry. Even though chicken pot pie is a go-to for most, this vegetarian version has quickly…
Easy lemon herb roast chicken
One-pot lemon herb roast chicken and potatoes is so easy and delicious. Served with a simple side salad, it makes the very best family dinners. Is there anything as wonderful as having a whole roasted chicken in the oven? Roast chicken is without-a-doubt my absolute favorite easy home-cooked comfort food because there are very few…
Honey roasted butternut squash soup
Honey roasted butternut squash soup is like a hug in a bowl and the perfect comforting fall meal. Perfect for making ahead, vegetarian and gluten-free! This honey roasted butternut squash soup is a constant feature during the colder months because it’s warm and comforting (I’m not joking when I say it’s like a hug in…
Cauliflower korma curry
This easy cauliflower korma curry is a delicious vegetarian, gluten free meal served with fluffy steamed rice, naan bread and toasted cashew nuts for crunch. We are a family of curry lovers and whenever I make curry, I am assured that there will be nothing but clean plates by the end of dinner. And that’s…
Chai spiced oatmeal with caramelized apples
Chai spiced oatmeal with easy coconut caramel apples is the kind of delicious, healthy breakfast dreams are made of. Great for making ahead as well. Creamy oatmeal is an absolute joy on chilly mornings when you need something warm and filling to start the day. I love adding spices and flavorings to oats to mix…
Easy dinner recipes
Easy dinner recipes for every night of the week. From juicy chicken recipes to creamy pastas and simple ways with salmon. We have a recipe for every mood. Chicken recipes for dinner Chicken is on almost every family’s weekly menu. And it’s not hard to see why. Chicken can be cooked in any and every…
Easy spicy garlic baked potato wedges
Potato wedges are a classic side dish and this baked spicy garlic version is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Potato wedges are the king of all simple side dishes in my opinion. Not only are they a guaranteed hit every time I make them, they’re also easy and can versatile….
Easy chicken noodle soup recipe
Using leftover or rotisserie chicken makes this chicken noodle soup super easy and perfect for days when you need home-made comfort in a bowl. There are days when you just need that homey comfort you grew up with. And what is more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup? This easy soup recipe comes…
Caramel apple puff galette
If you love apple pie but don’t like the fuss, this easy caramel apple puff pastry galette is the recipe of your dreams. So easy and SO delicious. I’m not even going to be humble about this: This caramel apple puff pastry galette is by far the most delicious dessert I’ve eaten this year. You…
Cheesy broccoli bake (broccoli casserole)
Cheesy broccoli bake (broccoli casserole) is the perfect, easy make-ahead side dish. Perfect for everything from a simple weeknight dinner to a Thanksgiving feast. I’m a big fan of covering vegetables in creamy cheese sauce and baking until golden brown. But something tells me that pretty much no person on Earth would be against that….
Creamy lemon broccoli pasta
Creamy lemon broccoli pasta is a great vegetarian recipe for easy weeknight dinners or simple workplace lunches. Roasted broccoli adds flavor and texture to this family favorite. This lemon broccoli pasta recipe has quickly become a family favorite in the Ryder-household. Not only because it is totally delicious and my kids happen to be obsessed…
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy chicken schnitzel is easy to make and delicious. Panko-crusted and fried until golden, it is the perfect family dinner recipe. Chicken Schnitzel is a constant in our lives. Juicy chicken breast breaded in flavorsome Panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden has got to be one of life’s simplest pleasures. And it’s one we indulge…
Tuscan slow cooker meatballs
These slow cooker meatballs are soft, juicy and delicious and so easy to make. A few minutes of prep before letting the slow cooker do all the work for you. As a relatively new user of a slow cooker or Crockpot, it’s such a delight every time I make a successful recipe in one. Not…
Easy healthy chocolate chip banana oat muffins
These easy healthy banana oat muffins are a fantastic breakfast or snack and are perfect for lunchboxes. They’re a hit with kids and adults alike. Ok, I have to confess something: I have made these banana oat muffins every week, twice a week for the last 3 weeks. Not only are these the easiest banana…
Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes
Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes is the perfect mix of creamy mashed potatoes and crisp roast potatoes and makes an easy, delicious side dish. Is there anything more glorious than a crispy, crunchy roast potato? No wait, what about the creamiest, dreamiest, fluffy mashed potatoes? Can’t choose? Well, now you don’t have to. Because…
Bacon corn bread
A quick to mix and easy to bake bacon corn bread perfect to serve as a side dish at a barbecue or with warming soups and stews in the winter. When I first posted this recipe back in 2011, I never knew it would be such a hit. I mean, I knew people would like…
Easy side salad with lemon dressing
This easy salad with avocado, cucumber, radishes and fennel is the ultimate side salad and the lemon dressing is simple and delicious. This side salad has become my go-to pretty much every day of the week. It’s featured alongside juicy lemon herb roast chicken, as part of a help-yourself dinner party with charcuterie and cheese platters…
Brown sugar cinnamon banana bread
Classic banana bread spiced up with cinnamon and soft brown sugar delivers a loaf so good, you won’t be able to stop at just one slice. Guaranteed! Baking banana bread is one of my ultimate things to do. I absolutely love every moment of making banana bread. From the moment I spot the browning bananas…