Several months ago a commenter on this site, by the name of “El Cocinero Loco” (The Crazy Cook) left a detailed and delightful lasagna Bolognese recipe in the comments of one of our recipes. The recipe given was a little incomplete; I had to fill in the blanks by referring to a few cookbooks. But it sounded so good that we just had to try it. Yes it takes hours, and yes, it is worth it....
It makes a great lunch all by itself when you’re in the mood for a salad. It also pairs well with anything coming off the grill or with simple roast chicken if you want to serve it for dinner. I’ve included a Middle Eastern spice, perhaps unfamiliar, in the dressing: ground sumac. It’s totally optional and the recipe is just as delicious without it. I’ve been experimenting with spices from my local Middle Eastern market, and I wanted to share this one with you in case you stumble upon it....
All it takes is a hint of spice flavourings, bay leaves and finishing it off with a touch of lemon to elevate this soup. It’s an easy recipe that delivers terrific results, a 5 star reader favourite with hundreds of feedback from readers! Want to add some protein? Try this Beef & Lentil Soup! Lentil Soup Lentil soup is quite possibly the least sexy sounding soup on the planet. At least, in my world....
It might sound a bit crazy to turn carrots into a Mexican sharing dish, but we have raw veggies and dips right? These are based on my Baked Parmesan Carrot Fries but kicked up a notch with those delicious Mexican flavours! Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries is the kind of food you put on the table in front of your kids and they go ‘Yay!!!’ because it looks like gorgeous, colourful party food....
The term London Broil has since evolved to a method of marinating, and then either grilling or broiling the steak. Furthermore, butchers now sell a cut of beef that is called a London Broil which is typically a couple inches thick and is top round. How to Cook London Broil My mother has a method for pan-frying her steak which she calls London Broil, which does not involve marinating. The steaks we use are usually an inch thick....
It’s a great salsa to serve with chips for a gathering, and it’s terrific as a side to fish dishes such as halibut or salmon. And fish tacos? Mango salsa is perfect for fish tacos. What Does Mango Taste Like? The tropical flavor of mangoes creates a sweeter salsa than the traditional tomato-based version. When ripe, the taste of a mango can be similar to that of a ripe peach crossed with pineapple, and when added to salsa, it is particularly complementary to seafood....
Lovely in soups and stews, delicious roasted, parsnips also mash up beautifully with potatoes, as we have done here. Mashed parsnips are perfect as a side to pork chops, roast chicken, or beef short ribs. Add butter and salt (omit salt if using salted butter), and mash some more. Stir in the chopped parsley and chives. Add black pepper and more salt to taste. Parsnip latkes with horseradish and dill from Deb of Smitten Kitchen Old Bay parsnip fries from Everyday Maven Potato and parsnip gratin from Chef John of Food Wishes
This recipe came to me in a dream. No joke. It really did! I mean, I dream about food way more than the average person, but I really did dream about this recipe. When I woke up in the morning I knew I had to make it! And guess what? It really is the stuff dreams are made of! This indulgent dessert has everything I love: Oreos, peanut butter cups, and cookie dough jam packed into a s’mores dessert....
Mini cheesecakes When it comes to party season, my dessert game plan is pretty predictable and heads in one of two directions. If I have the time and really want to make a splash, I’ll go for a big statement piece like the famous Pavlova Christmas Tree or Never-Ending Meringue Tart, the latter aptly named because you can make it as impressively loooong as you want (4 metres / 12 feet is my record to date!...
There’s over 45 recipes that use 6 core Asian sauces that cost ~$12 in total. Can you guess what they are? 🙂 My closest proper Asian store is a 30 minute drive away. So keeping my pantry stocked with Asian essentials requires some semblance of organisation. The good news is, making Asian food is actually less of a mystery than you think, with a handful of sauces that make an appearance over and over again....
Topped with cheddar and sour cream, it makes a filling, hearty meal. Leftovers are really good too - in fact, this chili gets better as it rests in the fridge. My late father-in-law used to make amazing chili. He would make a huge pot of it, and we would all rave about how good it was, and how it became even better the next day. His recipe did contain beans, and it was delicious....
It must have been whatever happened to be in the kitchen of the campus house I lived in with five other girls during my junior year of college. Later, it was probably a knife from a knife set given to me as a wedding present. I don’t remember those knives because cooking wasn’t something I was invested in yet. It was something I did, when I needed to, with what I had on hand....
It’s an easy recipe too: The florets are tossed with olive oil, garlic, and parmesan, then baked until golden. I happen to like cauliflower very much. It’s such a versatile vegetable that can be used in countless recipes. I like it sauteed, microwaved, and baked. I like to turn it into a pizza crust or use it to make tots and wings. One of the simplest and tastiest ways to cook cauliflower is to roast it in the oven....
How easy it is to make this recipe is an added bonus! And leftovers are great too, so feel free to make extra. I have quite a few cauliflower recipes on this blog that I make regularly for my family. It’s such a versatile vegetable! It’s easy to serve it frequently while keeping things interesting with different recipes and different ways of making it. I especially love cauliflower steak! It’s my newest cauliflower discovery, and I’ve been making it quite often lately....
It is easy and delicious! This is a recipe you want to keep in your repertoire, serve with roast potatoes, veggies, or mushroom rice. Oven baked parmesan crusted salmon recipe Although this salmon recipe looks fancy it’s easy, simple, quick, and requires minimal effort. A mess-free-sheet pan dinner the whole family would love. You can even serve this panko-crusted salmon for Mother’s Day dinner. Why wait endlessly to book a table when you can make this at home under 30 minutes from start to finish?...
This one combines frozen artichokes and spinach in a creamy ricotta sauce. It’s on the table in less under 30 minutes. Easy Prep With Frozen Artichokes Frozen artichoke hearts are your friends here. They retain a lot of the fresh green flavor of fresh artichokes and are closer to the real deal than artichokes you can purchase in a jar or a can. Once frozen artichokes are defrosted, the texture tends to be a little softer than freshly peeled ones, so they will cook more quickly, too....
You create a caramel base at the bottom of the pan, top with sliced fruit such as apples, pears, or quince. Top again with a pastry crust, either rolled out dough or puff pastry, tuck the edges of the pastry into the pan, bake until bubbly and brown, and then carefully turn out onto a serving dish. The result? A beautifully browned crust topped with a lovely arrangement of fruit cooked in a caramel sauce....
