Growing up in Egypt, we ate sweet potatoes straight from the oven, piping hot with a little honey and cinnamon. These whipped sweet potatoes bring those familiar, cozy flavors to the dinner table with butter, cream, and maple syrup. They’re smooth, fluffy, and made with just five simple ingredients. If you're looking to break free...
I know figuring out what’s for dinner every single night can get exhausting. That’s why each week I put together a FREE meal plan to take some of that pressure off. You’ll get a main dish plus easy side ideas for every weekday, with family-friendly recipes that I hope will make everyone at the table...
Instant Pot tortellini soup is a flavorful, tomato-based soup packed with herbs, spinach, and cheesy tortellini. It’s ultra-creamy without being heavy, and ready in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect dinner for busy, chilly weeknights. Using your Instant Pot makes dinner after a long, busy day so easy. Ingredients are sautéed in the pot,...
Pecan snowball cookies are the one cookie you must have on your holiday cookie platters. Buttery bites with a crumbly texture, a slight nutty flavor and a delicious sweet coating. Perhaps you remember these little round snowball shaped cookies on your grandma's cookie tray along with sugar cookies. Much like Kahk in the Middle East,...
I know figuring out what’s for dinner every single night can get exhausting. That’s why each week I put together a FREE meal plan to take some of that pressure off. You’ll get a main dish plus easy side ideas for every weekday, with family-friendly recipes that I hope will make everyone at the table...
Ginger latte is a gourmet style coffee easily made in minutes at home. This creamy and luxurious coffee drink is perfect for warming up your insides, especially on chilly days. Unlike standard ginger lattes that rely on heavy sugary syrups or artificial flavorings, this recipe steeps freshly sliced ginger and whole spices directly in the...
Turn everyday store-bought croissants into a café-worthy treat in under 45 minutes. Buttery and packed with homemade pistachio filling, they’re perfect for enjoying with your morning coffee. Ingredients Pro Tip Day-old croissants are best for being able to keep their shape as well as being able to soak in the simple syrup without becoming soggy,...
This moist pumpkin bundt cake is made from scratch with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and cloves, then topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s an easy fall dessert that is as stunning to serve as it is delicious to eat. Ingredients and Substitutions Instructions Expert Tips Storage Troubleshooting More Pumpkin Desserts More Bundt Cakes
I know figuring out what’s for dinner every single night can get exhausting. That’s why each week I put together a FREE meal plan to take some of that pressure off. You’ll get a main dish plus easy side ideas for every weekday, with family-friendly recipes that I hope will make everyone at the table...
This Instant Pot beef and barley soup combines tender beef, chewy barley, and vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Oregano and basil give this cozy classic a little extra flavor, making it a satisfying one pot dinner for chilly evenings. Recipe Ingredients Ingredients and Substitutions Instructions Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The...
Growing up in Egypt, sweet potatoes were one of my favorite winter treats. My mom would roast them in the oven, and we would enjoy them warm, soft, and naturally sweet. To this day, the smell of roasted sweet potatoes takes me right back to those cozy winter days. Although baking is still my favorite...
I know figuring out what’s for dinner every single night can get exhausting. That’s why each week I put together a FREE meal plan to take some of that pressure off. You’ll get a main dish plus easy side ideas for every weekday, with family-friendly recipes that I hope will make everyone at the table...
These anise biscotti are crisp, lightly sweet, and full of that lovely licorice-like flavor from anise seeds. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are twice baked for a satisfying crunch that’s perfect for dunking in tea or coffee. These always take me back to my school days in Egypt: a cup of milk tea, books...
Cottage pie is a classic English comfort food made with flavorful ground beef and vegetables in a rich gravy all topped with a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes. It’s one of my favorite comforting ground beef recipes, made even easier in the slow cooker. Ingredients Pro Tip Browning the meat and searing the flour before...
Bissara is one of what I call "frugal recipes" in Egyptian cuisine. This dish is economical, nutritious, and very easy to put together. Those of you who love falafel will most probably like this dish too. Bissara I've always thought that bissara is falafel pudding... seriously. Bissara has all the flavors and ingredients of the...
This easy Balsamic Glaze Recipe turns tangy balsamic vinegar into a glossy, sweet and slightly tart sauce that's perfect for drizzling over everything from roasted vegetables and salads to grilled chicken and fish. I add a little honey to balance the sharpness of the vinegar and give the glaze a naturally sweet, rich flavor. Save...
A classic pumpkin bread made even better with tart cranberries scattered throughout. It’s flavorful, wonderfully moist, and has that perfect tender crumb we all love in a quick bread. This one is a delicious way to kick off your holiday baking. Ingredients Pro Tip Rolling the whole cranberries in a portion of the reserved flour...
Baked apple slices are one of those easy desserts that taste like apple pie without the work of making a pie. Fresh apples are sliced, tossed with honey, cinnamon, butter, and nuts, then baked until tender and coated in a delicious buttery sauce. These are so good fresh out of the oven. Warm, buttery apple...
Chicken au Poivre is a French inspired chicken dinner made with tender, pan seared chicken thighs and a creamy peppercorn sauce. This easy one pan recipe has all the rich, restaurant style flavor of classic steak au poivre, but it's simple enough for a weeknight dinner. What does au poivre mean? Au poivre is a...
This pistachio pudding recipe is made completely from scratch with real pistachios, milk, and a handful of simple ingredients. It is creamy, rich, and full of real pistachio flavor without using instant pudding mix, artificial flavors, or food coloring. What I truly like is how such an impressive dessert comes together with just five simple...