Sauteed Brussels sprouts in creamy Parmesan sauce is a delicious and easy side dish recipe that happens to be gluten free too! Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Brussels sprouts. Olive oil. Garlic. Cream. Heavy/whipping cream. Sour cream. Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper. Lemon juice. How to make…
Classic vanilla cupcakes with whipped buttercream
Perfectly moist vanilla cupcakes topped with whipped vanilla buttercream and sprinkles is the ultimate, classic bake and is perfect as a birthday treat. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Butter. Caster sugar. Super fine sugar. Eggs. Flour. Baking powder. Salt. Milk. Plain yogurt. Vanilla. Icing sugar / Powdered sugar….
Chocolate Cream Pie
Silky smooth chocolate custard filling, inside a buttery homemade crust makes this chocolate cream pie the perfect, indulgent dessert. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Milk. Sugar. Cream. Heavy/Whipping. Instant coffee. Vanilla. Cocoa powder. Cornstarch/Cornflour. Flour. Egg yolks. Butter. Chocolate shavings (for serving). Pie crust. How to make…
Baked Sweet Potato with Whipped Honey Butter
Baked sweet potato served with whipped honey butter is the ultimate side dish for fall/autumn. Sweet, buttery and so comforting. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Sweet potatoes. Olive oil. Salt. Butter. Honey. How to bake sweet potatoes Prepare the sweet potatoes: While the oven is preheating, scrub…
Airfryer Bacon-Crusted Chicken
Juicy, crispy and drop dead delicious. This bacon crusted chicken cooked in an Airfryer is the easy dinner the family will love. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Breadcrumbs. I made my own in a food processor from stale bread but you can…
Cheesy Salami Grandma Pizza
Perfectly fluffy yet crispy crust topped with double mozzarella and salami makes this grandma pizza a guaranteed family-favorite. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Flour. Instant yeast. Sugar. Salt. Olive oil. Tomato puree/Tomato passata. Alternatively, use store-bought pizza sauce. Oregano. Mozzarella. I used both low moisture mozzarella and…
Cacio e Pepe Baked Gnocchi
This Cacio e Pepe baked gnocchi is a classic turned up a notch. Creamy, cheesy pepper sauce makes this a guaranteed family hit. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Gnocchi. I used store-bought gnocchi but you could use homemade too. Butter. Pepper. Freshly ground. Garlic. Italian herbs / Italian…
Caramel Apple Cake
Soft and fluffy caramel apple cake studded with caramelized apples is the perfect autumn treat served with dulce de leche whipped cream. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Flour. I used cake flour but all purpose can also be used. Sugar. I used white/granulated sugar but soft light…
Easy Green Salad with Lemon Parmesan dressing
This simple green salad recipe is the perfect side dish. The lemon-Parmesan dressing will ensure it’s a memorable part of any meal. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Lettuce. I love using a variety of lettuces/leaves when making a green salad. Iceberg, butter lettuce, Romaine, gem lettuce, arugula,…
Banana pudding
Creamy homemade banana pudding is a delicious dessert recipe. Layered with vanilla wafers and fresh bananas, it’s the perfect end to a meal. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Milk. I used whole milk/full cream milk. Cream. Heavy/whipping cream. Egg yolks. Flour. All purpose/Cake flour. Cornstarch/Cornflour. Vanilla extract. …
Mini hasselback potatoes with sour cream dip
These mini hasselback potatoes are the cute, easy and totally delicious. Served with zesty sour cream dip, it’s the perfect appetizer for a crowd. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Baby/New potatoes. Olive oil. Salt and pepper. Sour cream. Garlic powder. Onion powder. Parsley. How to cut hasselback…
Sticky Soy Honey Chicken and Noodles
Crispy soy honey chicken and noodles with sticky sauce is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to time and time again. It’s the perfect take-out at home recipe that will have everyone begging for seconds. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken. I used boneless, skinless chicken…
Lemon Parmesan chicken patties
Juicy chicken patties flavored with lemon zest and Parmesan. A delicious, healthy dinner option served with salad or as burgers with all your favorite toppings. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Ground chicken / Chicken mince. Garlic. Fresh lemon. Parmesan cheese. Oregano. Thyme. Parsley. Breadcrumbs. I used panko…
Pancake breakfast board
There is no easier way to entertain than with this simple but super impressive pancake breakfast board. Add all your favorites for a casual feast! With the holidays right around the corner, I’m starting to think about ways to feed a crowd that don’t involve hours spent in the kitchen. I love serving boards of…
Garlic mushroom grilled cheese
Garlic butter fried mushrooms and aged cheddar cheese make this mushroom grilled cheese the ultimate easy lunch or dinner recipe. Tips for making the best grilled cheese sandwich: Use thick slices of good quality bread. Of course regular white bread will work but if you want a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich, using sourdough or another…
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…
Dementor’s Kiss Cocktail
The Dementor’s Kiss is the perfect Halloween cocktail. Dark, mysterious and delicious, this cocktail won’t steal your soul, but it might steal the show! Come October, I am ready for all things Festive. And no movie puts me into a more magical, festive mood than Harry Potter. It’s a love instilled by my mom. She…
Easy-Peasy Prawn Bisque
Silky and rich shrimp / prawn bisque flavored with aromatics, finished with cream, is a delicious, easy and show stopping appetizer recipe. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Prawns / Shrimp. I have made this many times using only the shells and heads and thickening the soup with…
Seafood Paella
This Seafood Paella recipe is packed with delicious flavors. It might not be entirely traditional but it’s a guaranteed showstopper. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Prawns/Shrimp. If using frozen, thaw before cooking. Mussels. I used half-shell mussels. If using fresh mussels, tap gently on the kitchen counter….
Cheesy spinach artichoke puffs
Cheesy spinach artichoke puffs are easy to make and perfect as a delicious snack, appetizer or easy lunch. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Puff pastry. I used thawed puff pastry sheets. Garlic. Baby spinach. Artichokes. I used shop-bought chargrilled artichokes but any cooked/jarred/canned artichokes will work. Sour…
Chai Banana Bread
This Chai banana bread is ridiculously moist and perfectly flavored with chai spices. Perfect as a snack or breakfast with a cup of coffee. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Butter. Sugar. Eggs. Bananas. Use bananas that are very ripe (black skins and soft bananas are best) for…