Chicken fried steak is classic comfort food. The crispy, golden steak is the perfect family recipe served with gravy and mashed potatoes. My mom was not an avid cook. She preferred spending time reading or playing video games with my brothers (she was the COOLEST mom). But every now and then she would venture into…
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Layers of zucchini, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese makes this easy, gluten free recipe the perfect meatless meal or side dish. If you love zucchini as much as I do, you will love this quick and easy recipe. It is the perfect thing to make with in-season zucchini (courgette or baby marrow) and is…
Cheesy corn cakes with spicy avocado salsa
Crispy cheesy corn cakes served with spicy avocado salsa is a delicious and easy vegetarian recipe perfect for breakfast or lunch. I love a corn fritter more than words can explain. And these cheesy corn cakes takes the, well, cake. Their crispy edges give way to a deliciously cheesy, sweet corn stuffed center and I…
Easy breakfast yogurt and fruit cups
These easy make-ahead breakfast yogurt fruit cups with home-made fruit compote are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts on busy mornings. I am always wondering how to get more fruit and vegetables into my kids. They aren’t big eaters first thing in the morning so I try to find recipes that will offer max nutrition in small…
Marinated zucchini salad
Easy spicy marinated zucchini salad with toasted pine nuts and feta cheese is a delicious side dish perfect for summer meals. Easy salads that can be made ahead of time is a staple for me during the warmer months when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. This salad marinated…
Spicy chicken samosas
Crispy, golden samosas with a fragrant, curried chicken filling are the ultimate delicious snack and the perfect showstopping appetizer recipe. What is a samosa? Samosa (samoosa) is a small, triangular pastry of sorts fried until golden brown and crispy. The pastry is filled with a curried filling (often vegetables, potato, chicken, lamb or lentils) spiced…
Easy healthy blueberry muffins
Easy healthy blueberry muffins studded with juicy blueberries made with oatmeal and bananas are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or wholesome snack. Having a healthy, delicious snack on hand is a must in every household. Especially when there are little mouths to feed (and they seem to need feeding A LOT), these healthy blueberry muffins come…
Easy Parmesan crusted chicken
Juicy chicken breasts breaded and cooked until golden brown makes this Parmesan crusted chicken recipe the perfect easy dinner served with a simple side. If your family is anything like mine, serving them anything crispy and fried is sure to be a huge hit. This crispy, easy Parmesan crusted chicken is no different. My family…
Easy spicy shrimp tacos
Easy spicy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd. I am a taco obsessive. If tacos are on the menu, you can bet I’m going to order them. But as is the case with most things, homemade is always best. These…
Chicken thighs with sun-dried tomato and basil sauce
Chicken thighs cooked in a luscious, creamy sun-dried tomato and basil sauce. Served with rice, it is the perfect fuss-free dinner. I made this chicken recipe a few nights ago when I was in a hurry and was craving something rich, creamy and comforting. This recipe however, screams summer with its creamy sun-dried tomato and…
Chicken quinoa salad with peas and feta
Chicken quinoa salad with peas, feta cheese and pomegranate is a delicious, easy meal prep recipe. Perfect for lunch or as an easy family dinner. Confession time: I actually don’t like quinoa. Like, at all. But this chicken quinoa salad has completely changed the game for me. The combination of juicy grilled chicken, peas, feta…
Vietnamese iced coffee Frappé
Iced coffee is taken up a notch with this easy Vietnamese iced coffee frappé. You only need three ingredients and a blender to have this delicious treat. During the warmed months, iced coffee is my go-to everyday treat. I love making it myself because not only is it way more affordable, it’s also easy and…
Roasted tomato pesto pasta with ricotta
A simple, light pesto pasta recipe with roasted cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta cheese is a delicious, easy summer dinner idea. This easy pasta recipe has been a favorite of mine since I first posted it all the way back in 2011. Pesto pasta is always a guaranteed winner but adding juicy roasted tomatoes and…
Grilled chicken BLT salad
Juicy grilled chicken BLT salad is everything you want from a salad and more. Crispy bacon, creamy avocado and punchy lemon-herb dressing? Yes please! If you’re looking for an incredibly delish lunch or dinner recipe, you’ve found it. This BLT salad with grilled chicken and avocado is the summer meal of my dreams, combining all…
Easy marinated eggplant
Grilled eggplant marinated in a spicy garlic and herb marinade is a delicious, gluten-free addition to any antipasto platter or cheese board. I made a big batch of this marinated eggplant recipe for my birthday dinner a few weeks ago as part of a grazing table I set up. Even though the table was weighed…
Vegetable-loaded pizza quesadillas
Cheesy vegetable-loaded pizza quesadillas are a delicious and easy snack or lunch, perfect served with creamy guacamole for dipping. Let’s take a moment to appreciate that with these quesadillas you get the flavors of pizza inside a quesadilla (my best!) with all the goodness of vegetables all in one. This is the best way to…
Chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches
These are the very best chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. This easy, one bowl chocolate chip cookie recipe take minutes to make and sandwiched with ice cream, make the very best Summer dessert or delicious snack. Now listen, I know chocolate chip cookies are aplenty out there on the web and almost every…
Easy pickled radishes
This easy pickled radish recipe is quick to make and will enhance any food you serve it with. Perfectly sweet & tangy, pickled radishes are a great pickle to have in the fridge. I am having a bit of a moment with pickles. Something pickled lands up on my plate at least once a day…
Mixed berry muffins
Easy-to-make mixed berry muffins stuffed with fresh berries is a great way to use up left-over berries and makes for excellent lunchbox fillers and easy snacks. These berry muffins were an after-thought one Sunday afternoon when I had a few tubs of berries that were about to go bad in the fridge. I wanted to…
Greek mezze platter
A delicious Greek mezze platter filled with pita bread, dips, fresh vegetables and cheese is the perfect way to feed a crowd and perfect for entertaining. Platters of all sorts and shapes are my ultimate way of eating and entertaining. For my birthday, I almost always put together a giant grazing table (you’ll have seen…
Coconut oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches
Coconut oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches with white chocolate and vanilla ice cream is the ultimate summer treat and easy dessert. There is something incredibly wonderful about an ice cream sandwich. It appeals to both kids and adults and can be made using any ice cream and any type of cookie. These coconut oatmeal cookies…