Chicken Tagine with Apricots is a cozy, flavor-packed Moroccan dish that’s full of warmth. It’s made with tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory-sweet sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of cinnamon. It's perfect to serve with fluffy couscous or a hunk of crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce. Pro...
Simit is a popular Turkish street food similar to sesame bagels. Turkish simit are braided bagels dipped in diluted molasses syrup then coated in sesame seeds. Simit has a crunchy exterior and light, fluffy interior with a delightful nutty flavor. I've seen those mobile simit carts selling simit quite often in Turkey when we visited....
Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie, a delicious holiday comfort food that is easy to make. It is one of my favorite Greek appetizer recipes. This spanakopita recipe is made even easier using buttery, flaky puff pastry. Spanakopita is traditionally made into a pie or triangles. Earthy spinach filling flavored with herbs and feta cheese...
Sweet and salty flavor combination is a match made in heaven, and these Rolo Pretzel Bites are your sign to try this combo if you haven't already. They are unbelievably simple to make with only three ingredients, make an excellent last minute treat and are the star of every cookie swap. Pro Tip For less...
Cowboy Tater tot casserole is a combination of lean ground beef, corn and tater tots baked with cheese. An easy family favorite weeknight dinner that is great for potlucks as well. If you love tater tot, next time try this taco tater tot casserole. Cowboy casserole is so easy to make! Once the ground beef...
Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry sheet is a straightforward appetizer of buttery golden pastry filled with melted oozing cheese and hot fruit preserve. Baked brie with jam is an appetizer with minimal effort. Next time try these Spanakopita puffs or maybe this easy Lebanese dessert. Sweet with a hint of saltiness, creamy, rich with...
Cracker Barrel country fried steak is pure comfort food on a plate. It’s a tenderized cube steak that’s breaded in a seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried until golden and crispy, then smothered in a rich, creamy white sawmill gravy. It’s the kind of stick-to-your-ribs Southern classic you’d find on a Sunday family table. Pro Tip Don’t...
These delicious cinnamon swirls have a flaky crust and a buttery cinnamon sugar filling. The best part is that they take only minutes to make, so there's no need to wait for yeast dough to rise. Which means they are great for busy mornings or an afterschool snack. Save this recipe by clicking on the...
Molokhia, also Mulukhia is a green soup made from minced Jews/Jute mallow leaves and cooked in broth. This is the Egyptian Molokhia with all its tips and tricks from my grandma's kitchen. Molokhia Almost everyone I know loves Molokhia and it is a mother's secret in Egypt to feed little kids other vegetables too. You...
As the fall season approaches, many people start to crave cozy fall desserts. Try this easy no-fuss Apple pie bars recipe made with juicy apples, cinnamon and a streusel oat topping! Pro Tip Use cold butter - for the crust and streusel—this helps create structure and keeps the bars from falling apart. Butter should not...
This air fryer turkey breast is amazingly delicious, with crispy skin and tender juicy meat. Making turkey in your air fryer is one of the easiest things to do and you no longer have to only have roasted turkey during the holidays. Next time try these juicy air fryer stuffed chicken breast. Save this recipe...
Sweet potato crunch recipe with way less refined sugar to use as a side dish or a desserts. Creamy mashed eggless sweet potato casserole with crunchy topping and drizzled with maple butter pecan sauce for a buttery sweet finish. Simple to make, tastes great and looks fancy side dish for the holidays. Also try this...
This Bruschetta Dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, this dip is a delicious twist on the classic Italian bruschetta. Save this recipe by clicking on the ❤️ heart on the right-hand side of the screen or...
The ultimate baba ghanouj recipe is simple but results in a rich, smoky and irresistible dip that is insanely delicious. This is one of my favorite dips that pairs perfectly with grilled meat or fish. Pro Tip Roasting eggplants for baba ganoush: Many people are confused about how to roast eggplant for baba ganoush. I...
Baked pasta Bolognese is comfort food done right. It's full of tender pasta coated in a rich, meaty sauce, tucked under gooey mozzarella. It's the kind of dish that makes people go back for seconds, maybe thirds. Pro Tip Use freshly shredded mozzarella. The pre-shredded stuff doesn’t melt the same because it’s coated in starch...
Chicken broccoli ziti is an easy dinner where everything cooks together in one skillet. A creamy Alfredo sauce is simmered with pasta, chunks of tender chicken and broccoli. This kid friendly dinner is ready for your busy weeknights! I definitely consider this a healthy recipe I feel good about serving, and the best part is...
Creamy Turkish lentil soup, Mercimek çorbası is a popular soup in Turkish cuisine. This soup can easily be made at home with few ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. Vegan, gluten free and full of authentic flavors Next time, try this Instant pot potato soup. This easy homemade soup takes less than 30 minutes...
This Homemade Caramel Sauce is creamy, buttery, rich, and sweet, with just the right hint of salt. And it’s got that glossy shine and looks great on top of Ice cream, lattes, brownies, even apples. Pro Tip Resist the urge to crank the heat. I know, it’s tempting when things are taking a while. But...
These Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks take all the guesswork out of dinnertime. You get that amazing, smoky-sweet taste you crave, and the chicken becomes so unbelievably fork-tender it practically falls off the bone. No more guessing if your chicken is done! The slow cooker takes all the worry out, cooking the drumsticks perfectly and safely...
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza is the perfect blend of sweet and smoky, with melty cheese, crispy edges, and juicy chicken. What more could you ask for? And, best of all, it's ready in 40 minutes, making it great for busy weeknights. Pro Tip Don’t skimp on the garlic oil, it's what really brings the...