Prep Time : 5 mins Bread – 4 slices (I used brown bread) Green Chillies – 1 finely chopped Capsicum – 2 tbsp finely chopped Tomato – 1 small deseeded and chopped Pepper powder as needed Salt as needed Cheese (grated) as needed Garlic – 2 cloves grated Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp finely chopped Olive oil – 1 tsp Method Tawa Method Read More
A Mexican Classic to Love Being Mexican, we eat a lot of Mexican food at our house, even at breakfast, especially Chorizo and Eggs. But, what is Chorizo? Chorizo Recipe is a spicy Mexican sausage. It’s easy to cook, flavorful, and goes with many different morning dishes. Our favorite version is our great-Grandma Bean Burro’s chorizo and eggs in our homemade Flour Tortillas. Ingredients PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes...
Mints make a sweet gift and are so yummy! For more perfectly cute sweets, try Butter Mints and Caramel Candy. We Love Mints! What do you call these mints? They go by so many different names. I’ve heard wedding mints, baby shower mints, and cream cheese mints. Cream cheese mints are similar to Butter Mints, but with the addition of cream cheese, and they have a slightly different texture. Why we love them:...
Mac and cheese is a comfort food classic, but sometimes you want that comfort without all the carbs. Enter: cauliflower mac and cheese. This version of the classic dish swaps the traditional elbow noodles for cauliflower florets. No, you won’t be tricked into thinking you’re eating pasta, but the good news is you won’t care—the creamy, dreamy cheese sauce pairs perfectly with the cauliflower! The vegan cheese sauce is absolutely irresistible, and it’s made with real food ingredients—potatoes provide the color, cashews give it a rich, creamy texture, lemon adds some tang, and nutritional yeast brings the cheesiness....
You know what I realised? It’s been a while since I’ve made an easy pasta dish. Like, throw things in the pot and let them cook down easy. I found myself really wanting a creamy tomato pasta dish, so I did what I do best – I whipped one up! After trying it I knew that I had to share it on the blog. This is the kind of dish that you’ll want to come home to after a long day at work, making it perfect for a weeknight dish or a weekend dish....
The best ideas seem to strike seconds after I’ve cleaned the entire house and my brain seems to want to make it a complete mess again. Last week I made some epic black bean burgers after one of these sessions and while they were baking realised that I wanted something alongside them…other than french fries. A quick scan of my post-apocalyptic bare fridge presented nothing except beautiful fresh farmer’s market carrots....
Prep Time : 5 mins Rolled Oats* – 1/2 cup (refer notes) Curd – 1/2 – 3/4 cup Milk – 3/4 cup Carrot – 1 Tomato – 1 (seeded) Pineapple – 1/3-1/2 cup chopped Salt needed For the seasoning Oil – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 3/4 tsp Green chillies – 1 finely chopped Ginger – 3/4 tsp finely chopped Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped...
Prep Time : 10 mins Potato – 3-4 medium size Thick Curd/Yogurt – 1 cup Rice flour – 3/4 tsp Salt needed Spice Powder Turmeric Powder -1/4 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder – 1 tsp Coriander Powder – 1 tsp For the Seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Bay Leaf- 1 Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Asafoeida/hing – a generous pinch Ginger – 1 inch piece finely chopped Green chilli – 2 slit Curry leaves – a sprig Final Garnish Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Kasuri methi – 1 tsp Method If you love potatoes, then check my collection of Potato Recipes...
Dorito casserole is a fun nacho cheese-flavored spin on Mexican Casserole, with the addition of Doritos. For more Mexican casseroles try Taco Pie or Enchilada Casserole! Taco Casserole + Doritos This recipe combines two of my favorite things – Dorito chips and Taco Casserole flavors. YUM! Casseroles are one of my favorite things to make for dinner. They are so simple and always delicious, AND the whole fam loves them....
Have ribs for days with our fan-favorite Dr. Pepper Ribs and Crock Pot Ribs, it’s going to be hard to choose a recipe! Baby Back Vs Spare Ribs When you see ribs on the menu they are almost always pork, but sometimes can be beef. In this recipe, we used baby back pork. They get their name, not because they come from piglets, but because they are smaller than spare ribs....
Bran muffins make a perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Round it out with a plate of Scrambled Eggs and a Kale Smoothie. a healthy choice To Love We love a good muffin like these Bran Muffins! While bran muffins aren’t necessarily considered a health food due to their sugar content, they are low in fat and high in protein and fiber. This makes them a healthier choice for filling you up and giving you some extra energy, especially for breakfast or an after school snack....
If you’re familiar with Easy Buckeyes, you’ll have to try this brownie version! Buckeye brownies are chocked full of peanut butter and chocolate goodness, just like our Reese’s Brownies. Chocolate & Peanut Butter Deliciousness Brownies are one of our “go-to” recipes if we’re looking for a quick and yummy treat. I always have the ingredients on hand, plus some ice cream, so we have an instant delicious dessert. I thought it would be fun to change things up from our Classic Brownies....
These sweet treats are the perfect crossroad between cheesecake and cupcakes. They’re creamy, delicious, and bite-sized, just like our Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries and Cheesecake Bites. Love Mini Sweets! A cheesecake cupcake is the perfect combination of two of the best desserts: cheesecake and cupcakes! I will say it is more cream cheese-y than cakey, so if you enjoy cheesecake, you will love these little bites. Top the cupcakes with any topping you like, but the cherry pie filling complimented the base just perfectly!...
I love a good casserole and I also love easy dinners! This dish comes together quickly so it’s great for weeknight meals. For some more great quick and easy dishes try King Ranch Chicken Casserole, Chicken Spaghetti, and Homemade Hamburger Helper. Another winner Chicken Dinner Do you like chicken and dumplings? I mean who doesn’t, right?! It’s classic southern comfort food, what’s not to like, lol! Well, I decided to make it in casserole form....
A Panini is a deliciously warm and cheesy grilled sandwich. It pairs perfectly with soups and salads such as my favorite Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad and this version has two favorite ingredients – chicken AND pesto! A delicious grilled sandwich A panini is a sandwich made with Italian bread, usually served warmed by grilling or toasting. While there are kitchen gadgets made specifically for cooking these, you can easily make them with what you have on hand....
Cornbread is a delicious side dish on its own, but did you know you can use it to make stuffing?! It’s a delicious spin on Traditional Stuffing, and trust me when I say it’s just as good! Homemade Cornbread Stuffing Homemade cornbread stuffing is one of my favorite comfort foods. The flavors from the cornbread mixed with the flavors in the stuffing pair so well together. It is such a great side dish for so many different recipes....
Crack Chicken Dip is perfect for dipping Homemade Tortilla Chips or slices of French Bread in. This popular appetizer is also simple and quick making it great for busy holidays and get togethers. Why is it called crack dip? “Crack” is actually a term used for a certain combination of ingredients: cheese, Ranch seasoning and bacon. Aside from crack chicken there’s crack bread, crack pasta, crack dip—all referring to the use of those 3 ingredients....
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe Since those eggless gingerbread cookies we made a while ago were such a hit, I made you the cupcake version. So, please meet my Easy Eggless Gingerbread Cupcakes! If you love gingerbread flavors, you must try these holiday cupcakes. They’re the perfect dessert for Christmas. They’re fluffy, moist, pretty, festive, and perfect for sharing. I topped them with this cinnamon cream cheese frosting, which is deliciously irresistible!...
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe Holy moly, you guys…Thanksgiving is around the corner, so I figured it was necessary to share a little pumpkin treat again here on the blog! I love to make and eat pie. There is just something about that flaky crust that I can’t get enough of. If you love making/eating pumpkin pie as much as I do, be sure to save this recipe for the holidays!...
If you’ve followed along for a while, you know my family is a HUGE fan of rice and this Easy Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice is a hit every time I serve it. What I love more about this Easy Instant Pot Mexican Green Rice recipe is that makes enough to serve a little army. Meaning that I can freeze pre-portioned packets and have it handy at any time. So, no more waiting for the rice to cook while your family prowls hungrily around the kitchen....
