I’m a big fan of Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork. I’ve used their products many times before – some of which also made it to the blog, like this five spice peach and pork skillet, habanero and peach bbq pork ribs, delicious tequila braised pork carnitas (seriously yum!) and our favorite Sri Lankan pork curry! While I love using pork chops and pork belly cuts, I also always have great fun making flavorful pork roast for dinner and one of my favorite cuts for a pork roast is Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork Shoulder Picnic Cut....

Now, If you follow my friend Mel, you’ve probably seen the rock salt roasted chicken she raves about. I’ve honestly never had much luck with oven-roasted whole chickens so I was excited to give her unique method a try. Then I noticed her Honey BBQ version and when I saw it was rubbed in a seasoning mix and glazed with honey, I knew exactly what I was going to do....

This coconut cauliflower curry is super simple and delicious! Minimal spices, but with maximum flavor. This type of Sri Lankan curry is called a “sudata curry” (in Sinhalese) or white curry (direct translation). That’s because this type of curry is not spicy, and has minimal spices. The coconut milk with turmeric gives the curry a pastel yellow color. While the curry can be made fairly similarly with different types of vegetables, the flavor obviously can vary depending on the veggie you use....

Another decadent way to use my popular brioche dough recipe – beautiful custard brioche tarts, topped with fruit! My authentic brioche bread recipe is very popular, for a reason! So many of my readers have thoroughly enjoyed making rich, soft, delicious loaves of brioche bread with that foolproof recipe. But did you know you could make plenty of other amazing treats with the same brioche dough? Brioche cinnamon rollsBrioche burger bunsThe best French toastBread puddingAnd of course, these custard brioche tarts!...

Super creamy strawberry ice cream with delicious pieces of cake swirled in to make the ultimate strawberry shortcake dessert for summer! This is hands down one of my favorite ice cream recipes ever. Who doesn’t love a fistful of sweet, juicy strawberries in summer! Here in Ontario, summer strawberries are deep red, super sweet, and smell divine. It’s also the only time of the year where I truly enjoy eating strawberries....

Let’s be clear though; it is made with a vegetable. So it’s not going to taste just like butter and heavy cream, ya know? I’m not claiming that it does. I am claiming that you will be surprised at how good it is and that there’s a good chance your family will love it too. My true test is always my kids. I have four boys ranging from age 1 to 10 and I always see how they react before sharing recipes here....

So many flavor variations, toppings and mix-ins, and I also share my special way of making creamy ice cream without an ice cream machine. Why this recipe works I love chocolate (just check out my archive of chocolate recipes!), but I find store-bought chocolate ice cream to always be lacking in something. Lacking in substance, lacking that rich, deep chocolate flavor, lacking that creamy, fudgy texture. But this ice cream fixes all of that!...

No dairy? No problem! Have you ever been extremely disappointed with store bought dairy free ice creams? While there are a few that I really love (looking at you, SoDelicious Cashew Salted Caramel Cluster), some are really lacking in the creamy factor that ice cream should have. This fresh churned, easy to make ice cream is the ultimate vegan ice cream. No one will miss the dairy or eggs! So creamy and rich, this recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and is easy to make so you never have to buy expensive non dairy ice cream again....

Why Should we make Tiffin wale aloo Sabzi? Tiffin wale aloo sabzi is a great option for a quick and filling lunch or dinner. It is a wholesome meal that provides all the necessary nutrients to the body. The dish is made with a variety of vegetables, including potatoes, peas, carrots, and beans, which makes it a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Additionally, the spices used in the dish like cumin, coriander, and garam masala provide a host of health benefits....

Ingredients and Equipment Butter – I recommend real butter for all baking. If you need to substitute a plant-based butter for dietary purposes, feel free. I’ve never tried that, but I think it should work just fine! Brown Sugar- This recipe uses all brown sugar and no white sugar for a moist, chewy texture. Eggs – Use large or extra large eggs. Vanilla Extract – Pure or imitation vanilla extract works great....

Paneer Pakora recipe with a twist of onion pakoda which we call “Panion Pakoda”. Is that even a name! But when you combine your two favourite Pakoda recipe, Paneer pakora and Onion Pakora you get Panion Pakora. I promise it is double the fun. Crispy Onion pokoda outside and soft and creamy Indian Paneer Pakora inside and it is SO good. This is a variation of crunchy and spicy onion bhajia....

Complete recipe includes instructions for a basic vanilla cake, lemon kiwifruit curd, blackberry buttercream frosting, chocolate ganache, and a recipe video as well! The Flavor Bender turned 2 this month! So naturally, I’m celebrating with cakes and cupcakes! This gorgeous Vanilla Kiwi Cake with Blackberry Buttercream Frosting is one of them! I mean, how delicious does that sound? 🙂 This kiwi cake also happens to be my very first creation with my stunning new girl, Madeline (pronounced Mad-a-lyne; that’s important!...

These are truly my favorite burrito recipe to make at home. The filling is anything but boring, and the ingredients are super simple and mostly pantry staples. Plus, they are freezer friendly! So make a double batch and have delicious burritos ready any time you get a burrito craving. No one will miss the meat in these mouthwatering vegetarian burritos. Serve with the toppings of your choice, like vegan sour cream, shreddable vegan cheese (make your own or use something like daiya shreds), lettuce, chopped tomato and more....

Looking for more vegan curry recipes? Be sure to check out my Easy Chickpea Curry, Lentil Curry, and One Pan Tofu Curry as well! Full of vibrant Thai-inspired flavors and easy to make in one pan, this Vegan Thai Green Curry is a foolproof meal that’s ready in under an hour. Just like my Vegan Thai Red Curry and Vegan Yellow Curry recipes, this meal tosses a flavorful mix of curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, and vegetables in a skillet on the stove....

Trust me when I say that no one will be missing the meat at your vegan holiday celebration when you serve a Vegan Wellington! This impressive main dish is made with a savory vegan beef and lentil filling before being wrapped in puff pastry and baked. So delicious and savory, every bite will wow your guests! Making a vegan wellington is surprisingly easy. The ingredients are simple, plus with all of the vegan ground beef options available nowadays, this vegetarian dupe ends up tasting somewhat similar to a real beef wellington....

This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. January is slowly bumping along and I’m trying to load up on veggies and find new ways to move and exercise. My day-to-day diet and exercise routine is pretty solid, but it’s all gotten a bit boring in the last few months. And I know if I’m not feeling it, it’s not going to stick....

I mention this because one of my surprise hits were these Creamy Chicken Taquitos. Truth be told I threw those together the night before I needed something new to post and I really hoped that I wrote everything down right and no one hated them. They turned out to be a huge hit and I’ve seen them popping up all over the blogosphere. They were even recently featured in the Chicago Sun-Times....

Once you realize how easy this vegan carrot cake is to make, you will find yourself making it over and over again! Not only is it 100% vegan, it is simply the best tasting carrot cake, vegan or not. No one will guess it’s free of eggs, milk and butter! The cake layers are super moist, perfectly sweet and full of texture. It’s an incredible dessert for Easter or any day of the week when a craving strikes....

Earlier this week I shared baked lemon chicken, which is seared on the stove then finished in the oven with a buttery lemon sauce. We love some lemon chicken ALL the ways in my house. I have an Instant Pot lemon chicken recipe too that uses chicken thighs and has an amazing sauce! Oh, and my grilled lemon chicken recipe is perfect for summertime! Today, we’re making dinner even faster and easier with this skillet lemon chicken....

If there’s one sauce I could eat for the rest of my life, it would be this Vegan Peanut Sauce. It’s layered with nutty, tangy, salty, and sweet flavors that enhance everything you use it on! You’ll always find a batch of peanut sauce in my fridge (and freezer). Not only does this peanut sauce recipe feature bold flavors that make my tastebuds dance, but it’s also just plain easy to make!...