Recipe Archives

Thai Chicken Larb with Jasmine Rice and Loads of Herbs

This super simple Thai Chicken Larb is a tasty, sweet and spicy dinner that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Larb is especially popular in Laos and Isan, neighboring rural sections of Thailand, and has become well-known around the world due to its refreshing, herb-infused, and spicy sauce that is usually…

Peas and Crispy Pancetta with Lemon, Mint, and Parmesan

Simple peas and crispy Italian pancetta amped up with lemon zest, champagne vinegar, Parmesan, and mint! Could there be anything better? This zesty side dish is the perfect refreshing, flavorful Spring dish. It can be served with ham, beef, lamb, or roast chicken and can easily be scaled up to serve a crowd. Using frozen…

Crispy Potatoes with White Wine and Caramelized Onions

I almost always serve a prepared spiral ham at Easter which means I have tons of time to focus on the side dishes and desserts. But that doesn’t mean they have to be difficult or time-consuming. This month, I’ll be posting a few easy side dishes that can be whipped up quickly and which use…

The Best Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon and Orange Zest

I have been on a lifelong search for the perfect blueberry muffin, testing and retesting dozens upon dozens of recipes. I can now state with certainty that I have at long last cracked the code for the perfect Blueberry Muffins. I use a combination of buttermilk and sour cream to make the muffins super moist.…

Cranberry Almond Christmas Cake

Every year at Christmas time, my family makes cranberry almond cake- a soft, moist cake studded with ruby red cranberries and imbued with sweet almond flavor. It is absolute perfection and for quite some time, I didn’t think it required any changes. However, when I saw that Heather Baird of SprinkleBakes adds almond paste to…

Cinnamon Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier and Orange Zest

Homemade cranberry sauce is a must for Thanksgiving dinner and this is not just any cranberry sauce. It is flavored with Grand Marnier, orange juice and zest, and just a dash of cinnamon. It is fantastic served alongside turkey and mashed potatoes but also makes a wonderful condiment on your leftover turkey sandwiches the day…

Creamy Italian Soup with Cheese Sacchetti, Bacon, and Fennel

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right… you guessed it. It’s Fall!! And I just made the most perfect soup to usher in these cooler Autumnal days. It is loaded with cheese-filled sacchetti, perfectly poached chicken, creamy broth, and tons of Italian flavors like basil, oregano, and fennel. Plus, there’s bacon. In…

Frittata with Crispy Potatoes and Sautéed Pepper and Onions

This beautiful and simple Frittata has all the savory flavors you expect in your morning breakfast. The eggs are seasoned with Pink Himalayan Sea salt, parsley and scallions, made fluffy with the addition of milk. Sauteed onion and peppers, and crispy potatoes flavored with slightly spicy paprika round out the dish. Even better, it reheats…

Tropical Green Juice

In the heat of the summer, there is nothing better than a cool, refreshing green juice. This hydrating glass of healthfulness has tropical notes due to the addition of kiwi. The banana lends a nice creaminess and the cucumber and romaine lettuce provide plenty of hydrating power. The chia seeds provide loads of health benefits.…

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