Everyone in my opinion needs a great, basic, go-to chocolate cake recipe. And while there’s a time and a place for boxed cake mixes, everyone needs a good homemade, from scratch recipe. I’ve used this Hershey’s recipe quite a bit over the years, and I still love it. But several years ago I bought the “Best Recipes” issue of Cook’s Illustrated, partially because this cake was on the cover. I finally had a great excuse to make it last month and I wish I would have done it years ago....

5 8 Published Sep 23, 2022, Updated Nov 07, 2024 When making pasta I always find myself with 2-3 different pots and pans on the stove going at the same time – one to cook the noodles, one to heat the sauce and one to cook either veggies or a protein to serve alongside the pasta. That’s too many dishes to clean at the end of the night if you ask me!...

And then there are many more other ways you can enjoy this quick paneer recipe. Now from the past few weeks, I am sharing my Mom’s quick and easy recipes. This Paneer bhurji is a delicious North Indian breakfast dish that she makes with crumbled paneer and along with her masala paratha, this makes a mouthwatering delicious breakfast. Recently I have shared this Aloo Pyaaz sabzi, tamatar ki chutney and previously many more....

4.44 195 Published Oct 10, 2016, Updated Dec 19, 2023 Olive’s birthday is coming up next month. She’s turning eight, which is so crazy. I remember the first week we got her. Isaac was living in DC at the time, in a grad program to become Montessori certified, and I was caring for an 8-week-old puppy, in a new city by myself. It was so hard and very much life consuming, but also the best thing ever....

5 13 Published Dec 19, 2022, Updated Jan 11, 2023 The salad itself is delicious, but the ginger hemp dressing might just be the star of the show! It’s got a little zip from the lemon and ginger, but not too much and the hemp hearts make it extra creamy. Serve this beet salad at your next holiday gathering or make the full salad and have it for lunch throughout the week — that’s what I did!...

I start with 2 kinds of cheese, both cheddar and mozarella, and add in pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and just a little pizza sauce. For the sauce, I just keep little jars or cans of inexpensive sauce in my pantry for stuff like this. You could also use your favorite marinara, but pizza sauce tends to be just a bit thicker. Since you won’t be using much, I just pop the rest in the fridge and make something else with it another night (English muffin pizzas, spaghetti, etc....

We left off in the last post in the beautiful Watkins Glen State Park. From there we hopped back in the car and headed to Rochester New York where we would stay a couple days and visit the city of Palmyra, listed below. P A L M Y R A , N Y If you’re not a member of the LDS/Mormon faith, Palmyra most likely doesn’t ring any bells for you....

4.6 27 Published Nov 22, 2019, Updated Aug 26, 2024 Are Bran Muffins Healthy? I used to think that all bran muffins were healthy. Did you as well? They look healthy with their dark color and oaty texture. Plus, they’re really filling and they have the word “bran” in them – they must be healthy, right?! The fact of the matter is, a typical store-bought bran muffin can have over 400 calories and 40 grams of sugar?...

So. These bars. They’re delicious. Remember a few weeks ago when I made homemade pumpkin butter? That was for this recipe. I spotted these on the cover of this Fall Baking magazine (those get me every time) and made them right away. These are casual enough for a fun plate of goodies to share with neighbors, and special enough to serve after Thanksgiving dinner. I love versatile recipes like that....

When I was young, many of my favorite childhood comfort foods involved things from the sea. My Mom’s classic Creamed Tuna on Toast, for example, crispy fried halibut on the pier in my hometown of Seattle, and cheesy casseroles with flaky fish. Everything was wonderful until one frightful day in 6th grade. Biology was my favorite class; I’ve always loved science (went on to get my degree in a science field) and felt quite comfortable at a lab table....

Happy, happy Thursday my friends! I had my monthly girls night dinner last night, so I’m feeling refreshed. A little friend time always has that effect! And tonight I’m teaming up with some other area food bloggers for a fundraising event. It should be delicious, fun and also hopefully really impactful! (Two nights out in a row is also un-heard of in my mom world, so that’s exciting on its own....

I’m not particularly fond of scary movies (unless I know exactly what’s going to happen ahead of time). I HATE clowns and dolls. And I cannot step inside a haunted house. My anxiety would never let me enjoy any of those things. BUT, I love costumes, candy and coming up with fun Halloween-themed food! 🙂 If I could, I’d run a blog based ONLY on Halloween food! That’s how much I enjoy the process of coming up with a deliciously-spooky idea for Halloween party snacks, treats and desserts....

Classic roasted tomato soup is full of flavours! Made with basic pantry ingredients this gluten-free soup is nearly perfect. Soup weather is on and a bowl of hearty soup is just right for the winters or rains. Tomato basil soup is full of flavour. Why We Love This Roasted Tomato Soup Healthy and low fat, easy to make creamy without cream It’s gluten free, vegetarian, vegan This soup recipe is my go to soup recipe from almost past 2 decades :)....

This bread tastes a lot like the loaves that you get at Macaroni Grill, only (at least I think) better: warm, soft, a little salty; rip off a piece (no knives here) and dip it in some extra-virgin olive oil with a dash of balsamic vinegar and some freshly ground black pepper and you have a meal! If you’re more interested in balanced nutrition, slice each loaf in half length-wise and add Garlic-Herb Sandwich Spread, smoked turkey, Provolone, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce and then cut into wedges....

4.91 52 Published Mar 30, 2013, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Since Samoa cookies are my absolute fave, I decided to also create an energy ball with the same flavorful profile using dates, chocolate chips and toasted coconut. These little balls totally fit the bill. They’re sweet, but not too sweet and the toasted coconut makes them really taste like Samoas. I’ve made similar balls, that were rolled in regular dried coconut before and I must say that the toasted coconut lends a rich flavor that definitely makes these little guys seem more decadent....

We love spicy food and Indo chinese food a favourite at home. It’s quick, It’s spicy and it’s tasty and ready in 20 minutes. All you need is lots of vegetables and cooked rice for making this schezwan fried rice recipe. For me making such dishes is always more convenient than ordering a takeout as I always have these convenient chopped veggie boxes ready to go. You know how much I love to cook these 20 minutes meals....

Ingredients Needed Chicken thighs – thighs are my preferred cut of meat here. They provide flavor to the overall dish and are the best for roasting- they’re nearly impossible to overcook, which makes them great for this type of dish! Red onion – yellow or white onion would also work just fine, but I love the color the red adds. Zucchini Bell Pepper – red, yellow, or orange pepper. Avoid green pepper as they are more bitter....

If you’ve tried my Vegan Butter Chicken, you will know how delicious this way of baking tofu in the oven can be. It really does taste a lot like chicken! I’ve put a Mexican spin on it and I think you are going to fall in love. You can make burritos using flour tortillas OR add it to a burrito bowl, either way is perfectly delicious depending on your mood....

Today is going to be a tad bit rough, I think. We’ve been off for 2 weeks for the kids’ holiday break from school, and we had such long, lazy, playful days. So diving back into the morning school-day grind and a full day of work seems a bit daunting. Then again, I do love a schedule and it’ll be so nice to get back into a groove and have full, productive days....

This quick and super spicy ramen is perfectly spiced with soy and garlic flavour and tastes like restaurant-style ramen. You can top them with your choice of toppings, crispy fried mushrooms, chicken or jammy soft boiled eggs this ramen dish is perfect comfort food. A dish that looks like a fancy restaurant-style meal but can be made with pre-packaged instant noodles like (Samyang spicy noodles). That makes it one of our favourite quick meal options and a top spicy Ramen upgrade!...