Our 4th of July ended up being a quiet day, just the two of us. Jack grilled up some stuffed mushrooms & poblanos and then whipped together this juicy little dessert. We have a new annual tradition – which is not the 4th of July – but rather the annual “Jack cooks because Jeanine’s hand is all busted up from trying to break up yet another dog fight.” Yes, this has happened before, and no, I’ll never learn....
If you are from Bombay, I’d be very interested to know if you have actually heard about Bombay potatoes. I heard about it first from my British colleague whose first question to me when I told her I have a food blog was “oh, so can I find the recipe for Bombay Potatoes in there?”. I contemplated telling her I’ve never heard of them and eventually did, to which she responded by describing the dish in detail....
If you’re ever wondering how to spend a rainy, gray fall day, here’s your answer: make this butternut squash ravioli recipe! It’s a bit of a project, as you’ll make both the pasta and the filling from scratch, but Jack and I can attest that it’s a total blast. Your kitchen will fill with the mouthwatering aroma of roasting squash, shallots, and sage, and you’ll have a chance to get a little crafty as you carefully fill and punch out each piece of butternut squash ravioli....
It’s officially fall here in Austin. It’s drizzly and cold outside (well, cold-ish) and that makes me want to do nothing more than roast cozy squash-y things in the oven. Here are a bunch of my favorite butternut squash recipes – what are yours? Butternut Squash Walnut & Sage Pasta Butternut Squash Kale & Quinoa Stew Butternut Squash Croquettes Butternut Squash & Leek Risotto Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash Rosemary Roasted Veggies Butternut Squash & Tart Cherry Quinoa Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili Vegan Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
These carrot muffins combine two of my favorite things: carrot cake and muffins! They’re exactly what I want to eat on a spring morning (or any morning, really). They’re moist, warmly spiced, and studded with chewy raisins and crunchy walnuts. Seriously, who wouldn’t want to start their day with one of these? If you need a little last-minute something to round out your Easter menu tomorrow, I think these carrot muffins would be perfect....
Cheese omelet makes a wonderful breakfast recipe for when you have guests or when you need to get out the door as quickly as possible in the mornings. For days I have no time or inspiration, this is my go to recipe. Usually, the ingredients for a cheese omelet are lying around in your pantry anyway. Here’s another favourite egg recipes of ours – Egg curry in coconut milk
I have some guilty confessions relating to this meal: This might seem un-characteristic, given my general healthy habits but I love mayo. And I have an unhealthy addiction to Japanese Kewpie Mayo. If I had to choose 5 things to bring to a desert island, that just might be one of them. Along with a few chipotles to make this sauce. I made these tacos all for myself one night last week while Jack worked late… catching up on my guiltiest of guilty tv shows… The Bachelor, which I had proudly avoided for weeks… and Smash, a show I hate that I love....
Meet my best cranberry sauce recipe! This homemade cranberry sauce is easy to make with 5 simple ingredients. It’s thick, tart, and jammy, and maple syrup and orange zest give it wonderful depth of flavor. It’s the perfect addition to a Thanksgiving table, but it’s so delicious that I’d happily eat it at any time of year. If you’ve never tried homemade cranberry sauce before, I hope you’ll make this recipe....
Overall Winners First place: Soma of eCurry with her Strawberry Basil Ice-Cream. She is way ahead of everyone else in terms of her scores and also scored high for originality.
The secret to the best blueberry crumble is in the topping. I use melted butter, which makes this recipe quick and incredibly delicious. I use blueberries in the video, but this easy crumble recipe works nicely with other berries and fruit! Key Ingredients Blueberries: I love using fresh blueberries to make this crumble, but the recipe also works really well with frozen blueberries. When using frozen berries, I thaw them, drain excess liquid, and then use them in the recipe....
This chocolate zucchini bread tastes like a delicious slice of chocolate cake, not a quick bread packed with vegetables. It’s incredibly moist and fudgy, with the most deliciously rich, irresistible chocolate flavor. Even though we add a bunch of zucchini to the batter, you really don’t taste it. Instead, the zucchini helps to keep the bread super moist and tender. For more zucchini bread recipes, see my classic zucchini bread....
My family loves this oven baked ribs recipe. It’s the best, easiest way to guarantee fall-off-the-bone tender ribs! I bake my ribs in a 275°F oven for two to three hours. This simple recipe guarantees tender ribs every time! I use the same method when I make my Asian sticky ribs with a hoisin glaze. Key Ingredients Pork ribs: I use baby back ribs, but other ribs, such as spare ribs, country-style, or St....
These kid-friendly baked tater tots are so good! I say kid-friendly, but let’s be honest, adults love them, too! The base recipe is simple: potatoes, salt, pepper, and a touch of cornstarch. You could leave it at that, and everyone will be happy, but we thought a few extras wouldn’t hurt. So we added chopped fresh parsley and cheddar cheese! Hello, cheesy baked tots! For more potato recipes, see our rosemary potato wedges or these crispy baked French fries!...
Does anyone else absolutely love peanut sauce? Creamy, spicy, savory, and a little sweet, it’s a sauce that I’m equally happy drizzling over dinner or enjoying straight off a spoon. I can’t get enough! This peanut sauce recipe the first thing I turn to whenever I want to jazz up a simple stir fry, bowl, or salad at home. It’s super easy to make, and it calls for basic pantry ingredients that you likely already have on hand (no fish sauce here!...
I did manage to pick up two packets of black poppy seeds from Sydney and then the muffins started to haunt me until I baked them recently. I am still not a fan of lemon-y desserts or sweets but these were definitely tasty. I realised I didn’t have eggs when I reached the stage in the recipe where I was supposed to add eggs! So I just used yogurt as a substitute and hoped for the best....
This eggplant salad recipe is what you should make after a trip to the farmers market in late summer. It features some of the best produce of the season: eggplant, peppers, cherry tomatoes, and lots of herbs. I love this recipe because it has a delicious blend of raw and cooked ingredients. I grill the eggplant and peppers so that they offer a tender, smoky contrast to the super-fresh tomatoes and herbs....
We’re sharing this garlic roasted asparagus recipe in the spirit of simplicity. We all need more quick and delicious side dishes in our lives, and this garlicky asparagus hits both notes. Roasted asparagus takes 10 to 20 minutes to roast (depending on how thick the stems are), and the sauce only requires 5 minutes of your time and can even be made days in advance. We’ve shared many easy veggie side dishes lately, including this quick sautéed bok choy, garlic butter sautéed zucchini, and this easy roasted cabbage....
For years, these healthy banana muffins have been one of my favorite breakfasts. But in the last few weeks, I think I’ve made them more times than I ever have before. Like many of you, Jack and I have been going to the store less often lately. I grab a big bunch of bananas every time we go, but we never finish them all before they become soft, speckled, and far too ripe to eat on their own....
HOW TO BAKE CAKE IN A PRESSURE COOKER Decide on a good, uncomplicated recipe for your pressure cooker cake. I started with a simple eggless sponge cake with tutti frutti made in pressure cooker (pictured above) but I would guess that pretty much all cake recipes will work well in a pressure cooker too. Prepare the batter and set aside. Use a pressure cooker that’s at least 3 litres, but 5 litres is a good size and what I would recommend....
This is a Masterchef Australia dessert season recipe for cupcakes which she adapted into cakes so I decided to do the same. Instead of a thick frosting, I opted for a glaze. I baked this with another friend, Indrani, who moved to Sydney last month. All in all, sweet, sour, fragrant, and delicious 🙂 For more easy cake recipes, check out: eggless chocolate sponge cake, microwave cake, apple streusel cake, and pressure cooker cake recipe....
