Main Dishes

Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Tomatoes

Cooking Time: 1h

Moroccan Chickpea Tagine with Tomatoes is one of my favorite recipes that I picked up on my travels in North Africa. Tagine is a typical Morrocan stew that is cooked in a clay pot of the same name. Most tagines consist of a rich mixture of meat, poultry, or fish...

January 21, 2021

Chicken and Pastry

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

This Chicken and Pastry recipe makes a giant bowl of comfort food. It is a Southern-inspired hearty dish that I adore on these cold dark days. Squares of pastry combine with chicken thighs and broth to make this delicious rustic dish. To make this hearty soup, start by making the...

January 20, 2021

Spicy Vegetarian Chili

This Spicy Vegetarian Chili is the best choice for a cozy comfort dinner yet healthy. There isn’t any meat in this spicy chili, but you won’t miss it. It is made with two kinds of beans, eggplants, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, and jalapeños, of course. This chili is perfectly...

January 19, 2021

Russian Vinaigrette Salad

Cooking Time: 1h 10m

I love this vibrant Russian Vinaigrette Salad and make it regularly throughout the whole year. This salad is one of the rare ones that tastes better the day after you make it so it is a great recipe to make ahead of time if you are having guests over. To...

January 18, 2021

Keto Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Cooking Time: 50m

Spiced Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite recipes. There is something about the spice rub which I make by grinding cloves, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns finely using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. I add the ground spices to sage, sugar, and salt before rubbing it into...

January 15, 2021

Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes

Cooking Time: 16m

This Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes is packed full of delicious flavors and ingredients. This is a simple dish which you can whip up in under 30 minutes during the week. In my opinion, there is no better combination than steak, potatoes, and garlic. What do you think?...

January 15, 2021

Tomato Zucchini Casserole

Cooking Time: 55m

This Tomato Zucchini Casserole is a super simple meat-free meal that your whole family will enjoy. It is jam-packed with Italian flavors like oregano and basil, which taste fantastic with tomatoes, zucchini, and topped with cheese. To make this casserole, I start by combining Cheddar, Parmesan, oregano, basil, and garlic....

January 14, 2021

Healthy Baked Falafel

Cooking Time: 1h 5m

This Healthy Baked Falafel recipe is in my lunch and dinner meal rotation for years now. Falafel is a great source of high-quality vegetable protein, especially when you cut out meat from your diet. Traditionally, falafel should be deep-fried, which results in a crispy and crunchy exterior. No doubt it’s...

January 7, 2021

Chicken with Lemon and Potatoes

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

This Chicken with Lemon and Potatoes would make a perfect main course for your next Valentine’s Day dinner. Once you master this flavorful, perfectly roasted, juicy, and easy dish, you will want to make it over and over again! In my humble opinion, the lemon and herb butter take this...

January 6, 2021

Buttermilk & Honey Chicken Kabobs

Cooking Time: 3h

These Buttermilk and Honey Chicken Kabobs are one of the best Valentine’s Day dinner ideas I think. They are simple to prepare and cook which makes them an easy, romantic dinner. Serve these kabobs with a fresh green salad or roasted potato cubes. To make these kabobs, start by preparing...

January 5, 2021

Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Mascarpone

Cooking Time: 12m

Reach for this Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Mascarpone recipe for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. This recipe starts with cheese-filled ravioli that are topped with broiled bursting tomatoes and garnished with some fresh herbs and followed by mascarpone. So delicious! Pasta is always a good idea, especially when it...

January 5, 2021

Cauliflower Bisque with Brown Butter Croutons

Cooking Time: 26m

Are you planning to prepare a special Valentine’s Day meal? Then this Cauliflower Bisque with Brown Butter Croutons is a good way to show your appreciation and love. Because this special occasion-worthy soup is not only a delicious and flavorful winter soup, but it is also healthy. This vegetarian-friendly soup...

January 4, 2021

Instant Pot Jambalaya

Cooking Time: 50m

I love my instant pot and this Instant Pot Jambalaya recipe is one of my all time favorites. It’s quick and simple to make and the end result is a perfectly cooked delight! Jambalaya is a popular dish in Louisiana and consists mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice....

December 25, 2020

The Best Chicken Pot Pie

Cooking Time: 57m

What’s for dinner? The Best Chicken Pot Pie! If you love pot pies, you’ll love this homemade version too. My recipe version is savory with chicken broth, celery seed, thyme, and rich traditional filling in a creamy sauce. Keep it simple – but still delicious! Sometimes I prefer to use...

December 22, 2020

Bucatini with Winter Pesto and Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Time: 30m

Are you cooking at home this Valentine’s Day? Then this Bucatini with Winter Pesto and Sweet Potatoes is a perfect pasta dinner just for you. Why is that so? Firstly, it is quick and easy to prepare. You know me, I am all about the simplest of recipes for celebrations....

December 17, 2020

Chili-Butter Roast Chicken

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

Look no further! This Chili-Butter Roast Chicken is the only recipe you should be thinking of cooking for New Year’s Eve. I love to serve this dish with rice, mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the delicious pan juices that remain in the baking dish when the chicken is...

December 16, 2020

Roast Chicken Legs with Lots of Garlic

Cooking Time: 1h 40m

These Roast Chicken Legs with Lots of Garlic are one of the best New Year’s Eve dinner recipes I know. I love the flavor combination of garlic, lemon, chili, bay leaves and pepper and I know you will too. Prepare this in advance and just throw it in the oven...

December 10, 2020

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Cooking Time: 2h 50m

This Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a classic Louisiana recipe which I love to make around Mardi Gras. Gumbo is a flavorful stew which combines several varieties of meat or seafood with a sauce or gravy. I like to use a combination of andouille sausage and chicken breasts in my...

December 8, 2020

One-Pot Chicken, Leek and Beans

Cooking Time: 45m

If you are in search of perfect healthy dinner ideas, then this One-Pot Chicken, Leek and Beans recipe will not disappoint you. I love the recipes which use only one pot and require minimal hands-on time. They are most precious when you are cooking a weeknight dinner after a long...

December 4, 2020

Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks

Cooking Time: 1h 25m

This Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks recipe is the ultimate comfort food! I love to prepare a batch of this before going out for a nice brisk winter walk. When I get home, I pop it in the oven for an hour and lo and behold, a delicious...

December 4, 2020

Butterflied Roast Chicken

Cooking Time: 1h 10m

This recipe for Butterflied Roast Chicken is a fantastic dinner idea for New Year’s Eve this year. I love flat-roasted or spatchcock chicken. It cooks quickly and evenly and stays moist and tender. The skin will be crisp golden brown and delicious if you follow this cooking method. To flatten the...

November 30, 2020

Amazing Zucchini Meatloaf

Cooking Time: 1h 5m

This Amazing Zucchini Meatloaf is a delicious and simple way to incorporate more vegetables into your day to day. It’s a healthy and tasty new Thanksgiving meatloaf recipe to try out this year. To make this meatloaf, start by mixing all of the ingredients together. Place the mixture in a...

November 16, 2020

Stuffed Baby Pumpkins

Cooking Time: 55m

You have got to add these Stuffed Baby Pumpkins to your pumpkin recipes for Thanksgiving this year. They are one of my favorite Thanksgiving pumpkin recipes – they are so cute. I love when I see baby pumpkins at the local farmers market in the lead up to Thanksgiving. One...

November 16, 2020

Ukrainian Dumplings aka Galushki

Cooking Time: 40m

I love this recipe for Ukrainian Dumplings aka Galushki which is one of my mother’s specialties. I am so happy to share this family favorite with you today. Galushki is like the Ukrainian version of gnocchi – a type of potato pasta dumpling. Yum! Start by making the Ukrainian dumplings...

November 11, 2020

Easy Tortellini Amatriciana

Cooking Time: 30m

This Easy Tortellini Amatriciana is a great recipe for a quick and easy midweek meal. My local Italian store sells the best homemade tortellini – I love to pick up a bag of them which I can cook up with a creamy tomato sauce. The tortellini come in a range...

November 11, 2020

Sausage Casserole with Garlic Toasts

Cooking Time: 45m

This Sausage Casserole with Garlic Toasts is a simple and delicious casserole which is bursting with flavor. I love the idea of serving this casserole with little garlic toasts on the side. To make the toasts I combine cream cheese and herbs and slather thick slices of homemade bloomer loaf...

November 4, 2020

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