My family has never had a super clear Easter menu. Not like at Thanksgiving anyway, where we tend to have many of the exact same dishes year after year. (Classic Thanksgiving dressing is my absolute fave and I just have to have it.) In fact, some years, we opt to focus on Easter brunch and keep it more simple for dinner. But of course, there are some must have holiday dishes that you just don’t mess with....

Hello and happy Thursday! Are you guys already looking ahead to the weekend like me? I mean, technically I have to work all day today and tomorrow, but my mind is already a-wandering… (Also, I cleared out my work inbox yesterday and that feels like a Friday thing so I’m ready to fast-forward!) M has a daddy-daughter dance at her school tomorrow night and I am so super excited to see the two of them dress up and head out for a little date....

Green beans always make me think of my grandmother, who we called Jamma. We would wash and trim green beans together and then sit side by side with a big bowl between us and snap them. It was rhythmic and repetitive, simple and almost soothing. And every time I see a show or a movie where people are snapping green beans, I think of her and smile. Today, with her in mind, I’m sharing these very simple slow simmered green beans....

Ingredient and Equipment Notes Blender – Part of the magic of this soup is watching it transform from brothy to rich and creamy by blending part of it until smooth. I use my blender, and I feel I get a smoother and more desirable consistency using a blender as opposed to any other method, but if you’d rather, you could use an immersion blender. Beans – Use Great Northern or Cannellini beans....

If you like classic creme caramel or classic creme brulee, then you will LOVE the perfectly creamy custard results that you will get with this sous vide technique! Why you’ll love this recipe This post will provide you with ALL the tips you need to make sous vide creme brulee. Perfect custard consistency every single time. You can make it in bulk (provided you have a large enough container). Never suffer cracked glass jars again....

Cut the bacon into 1″ pieces and cook over medium heat. While the bacon is cooking, chop the onion and pepper and mince the garlic. When the bacon is crips, remove it from the pan and drain on paper towels. Add the onions, garlic, and pepper in a little of the reserved bacon grease and cook until the onions are tender. While the onions are cooking, place the tomatoes in a blender jar…

We love us some pork dishes in our house. My 3-ingredient Ranch seasoned pork chops are a regular and I can never get enough of my easy skillet pork chops with gravy. Comfort food but not at all fussy. Crunchy baked pork chops have an addictive crust, honey mustard pork chops are an easy weeknight go-to and herb roasted pork tenderloin is great for company and holidays. Today though I’m sharing these spice-rubbed pork chops, which are really simple but oh so flavorful!...

Anyone else feel like this week has been sooooooo slow? I don’t even know why. We’ve been crazy busy with tennis and soccer starting and extra appointments here, there and everywhere. (I also had my first live TV cooking appearance at a local station here on Monday morning. It was really fun!) Usually being so busy helps the week fly by. But no, it’s dragging on and I’m trying to be happy that it’s finally at least Thursday....

5 0 Published Apr 27, 2023, Updated Jul 07, 2023 I don’t make buttercream frosting that often, but when testing this frosting for my strawberry cake (coming tomorrow!) it was too easy and delicious to not share as a separate blog post because there are endless ways to use this frosting (see some ideas below). I’m already drooling thinking about pairing my healthy chocolate cupcakes with this strawberry frosting! Chocolate + strawberry = chef’s kiss!...

How to make Strawberry-Lime Shortcake with Coconut Cream Like a normal strawberry shortcake, you start with fresh sliced strawberries and sugar, but add a twist with fresh lime juice.

It is perfect comfort food for days you want a fresh, fancy salad. It tastes amazing with seasoned veggies, tangy lime dressing, pasta, and cheese. The best part is you can make this easy pasta recipe in less than 20 minutes. Cowboy Pasta is a fancy mix of two delicious meals. Think of it as a mix of pasta and a salad. It combines the flavor of taco and comfort of a hearty vegetarian pasta recipe....

Just like my brioche bread, milk bread, focaccia bread etc., this too is a reader-favorite recipe. And here’s ALL you need to know about making the perfect loaf of homemade bread (white bread)! There’s something deeply satisfying about a slice of white bread. And when that white bread goodness is homemade? The best! Plus, I LOVE the smell of freshly baked bread and the simple joy you get from developing homemade bread recipes....

These balsamic pickled beets are sweet, tangy, spicy and has a subtle minty freshness too. Along with my beetroot curry and this buttery beetroot filling in my ribbon sandwiches, this is my favourite way of eating beets! The best things in life are simple, they say. Or is it that the best things in life take time? Or maybe they are both? This recipe for one, is simple and takes time....

Not only are these cookies perfect for a weekend treat, staying soft for a couple of days (like they’ll last that long!), but they are amazing as the base for pizzookies. Excited? Ready? Yeah, I thought so… 🙂 And then try and only eat one.

Cheese grits are one of the best side dishes ever. One of my favorite vegan restaurants in Portland is Homegrown Smoker, where they serve amazing Southern-inspired vegan comfort food such as hushpuppies, tempeh ribs and you guessed it, cheese grits! This grits recipe is super simple to make, and ready in 30 minutes. It makes a great base for a vegan bowl, and is delicious all on it’s own!...

5 20 Published Aug 19, 2022, Updated Jan 23, 2024 This recipe offers all the traditional flavors and signature comfort factor of creamy, cheesy, meaty enchiladas but without the dairy or the meat. I can’t wait for you to try them! Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s satisfying and loaded with nutrition. It offers a great vegan alternative to this traditional Mexican meat-filled recipe. Once put together, these enchiladas cook up in about 20 minutes....

Can you think of a more perfect summer dessert than Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie? I sure can’t. Bites of buttery crust, a tangy lemon curd, and a light as air aquafaba meringue are what dreams are made of. This eggless lemon meringue pie is made using three of my recipes: These three layers make up the best lemon meringue pie ever. Plus, each element is completely vegan and easy to make gluten free!...

I can never get enough of vegan desserts, but when a lemon dessert is placed in front of me, all bets are off! I can’t resist the bright and vibrant flavors of a vegan lemon cake, lemon loaf, or lemon blueberry bread. This Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Cake is no exception, either. It’s a fluffy and moist cake with plenty of bright, lemony flavor! Bejeweled with poppyseeds, this is a crowd-pleasing cake that’s perfect for welcoming the sunny, warm weather of spring and summer....

Millionaire shortbread are often enjoyed around the holidays. They are basically a gourmet homemade twix bar! For more delicious dessert bars, check out these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars and Lemon Bars. When you really want to go all out, gift your friends and family Vegan Millionaire Shortbread. Each bite of the buttery shortbread cookie base, ooey gooey caramel filling, and sea salt-topped chocolate ganache is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face....

Chocolate + peanut butter is a match made in heaven if you ask me, and in brownies? Simply incredible. You will have trouble not eating the whole pan! The best part about this recipe is how easy they are to make. I probably tested it 8 times before I found a winner. You see, I wanted to make them really simple to make, in 1 bowl and with easy to find ingredients....