This has got to be my all-time favorite salad, and I hope you’ll love it too. Halloumi, which is a firm, springy and salty cheese with a high melting point, gets seared in a skillet until crisp on the outside and warm within. It’s completely addicting, especially when combined with peppery arugula, quinoa, caramelized summer squash, fresh mint and pomegranate seeds. A Green Tahini Dressing is the magic elixir that ties it all together. You’ll need to make the dressing first, but it can be made up to 2 weeks ahead. I love topping this salad with sweet-and-salty Maple Pecans, although you can go for any roasted chopped nuts. If you prefer, you can grill the halloumi instead of pan-frying it (see the Tips below). Also, feel free to use leftover cooked quinoa—you’ll need 2 cups.
Fast, easy, and delicious pancakes from scratch. Who could say no?
With sweet spice from cardamom and vanilla, and a gentle tang from creme fraiche (or sour cream), this Cardamom Whipped Cream elevates nearly any dessert. Try it with these Grilled Peaches, or with your favorite pies, cakes, sundaes and more (see below for my favorite serving suggestions!).
This is a quick and easy but flavor-packed side dish. Hoisin sauce lends a rich, sweet-and-salty flavor and creates an irresistible glaze for baby bok choy (if you’re gluten-free like me, use a gluten-free hoisin). Serve the bok choy alongside this Miso-Glazed Salmon, Seared Ahi Tuna, Sushi Rice, Stir-Fries or any of your favorite Asian-inspired dishes.
You're going to love this easy gluten free pie crust, which can be made with either Cup 4 Cup gluten-free flour OR with regular all-purpose flour (for a non-gluten free version)! With the right technique, making pie dough (either regular or gluten-free) is easier than any cake or brownie batter. Be sure to start with good-quality, European-style butter, and make sure it’s cold before adding it to the flour. The food processor makes quick work of combining the ingredients, and the result is a buttery, flaky dough that works wonderfully in pies, galettes and tarts! For more gluten free pie recipes (and for my homemade GF flour blend), sign up for my class, Mastering Gluten Free Pie Making!
Adapted from Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker, by Nicki Sizemore (Storey Publishing, 2019)This is my family’s favorite cornbread, and lucky for me it’s a cinch to throw together! It has just a touch of sweetness and a golden, buttery crumb. Cooking the cornbread in a preheated skillet gives it an irresistible golden crust, although you can use a 9x9-inch baking dish instead. You can also bake this batter in muffin tins—see the Tips below. Also, be sure to check out the Tips for a dairy-free version, as well as for a hack if you don’t have buttermilk! A touch of sugar gives this cornbread subtle sweetness—you can adjust the amount depending on how sweet you like your bread.
With sweet spice from cardamom and vanilla, and a gentle tang from creme fraiche (or sour cream), this Cardamom Whipped Cream elevates nearly any dessert. Try it with these Grilled Peaches, or with your favorite pies, cakes, sundaes and more (see below for my favorite serving suggestions!).
These mini pavlovas with dark chocolate feature a crispy meringue shell with a slightly chewy center that’s pocketed with dark chocolate. They get topped with fresh whipped cream and fruit for what has to be one of the best desserts EVER. This recipe makes six mini pavlovas or one large pavlova. To make the larger version, spread the meringue into an 8- to 9-inch circle and increase the baking time to 60-70 minutes. You can top the pavlovas with any fresh fruit you like, such as sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, orange and/or grapefruit segments, pitted cherries, etc. It’s a fabulous year-round finale to any special occasion meal. The bourbon lends depth of flavor but can be omitted.
This is a quick and easy but flavor-packed side dish. Hoisin sauce lends a rich, sweet-and-salty flavor and creates an irresistible glaze for baby bok choy (if you’re gluten-free like me, use a gluten-free hoisin). Serve the bok choy alongside this Miso-Glazed Salmon, Seared Ahi Tuna, Sushi Rice, Stir-Fries or any of your favorite Asian-inspired dishes.
This gluten free baked donuts recipe is a cinch to make and results in fluffy, tender cake donuts—no frying required! The batter comes together in minutes (no yeast or kneading of dough), and you can transform it into cinnamon sugar donuts or glazed donuts. This easy Maple Glaze is my family’s favorite glaze, although you can use any glaze recipe you like. The cinnamon sugar donuts get brushed with apple cider before coating, helping the sugar mixture to stick, but for a richer donut you can brush them with melted butter instead. If you prefer to do a mix of cinnamon sugar and glazed donuts, make half of each topping. Be sure to check out the Tips below and this step-by-step video!
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {Soft & Delicious!}
Fast and easy recipe using simple ingredients
It's Fat Tuesday and Pancakes are tradition! Have you ever made homemade pancakes, not from a box? Try this easy pancake recipe and you'll never go back to the box! Of course, pancakes need syrup, and homemade syrup is frugalicious and fast! Have you priced store bought syrup lately??? It's over $3 a bottle, and this recipe will cost about 25-cents!
Sharp and creamy sheep's milk feta cheese speckled with fragrant dill layered between waves of phyllo dough. Serve with a side of cool balkan yogurt and sliced tomatoes or eat as it is.
You may already know I worship at the shrine of Donna Hay. My bible is Modern Classics Book 2 and it is a well-thumbed book. When a lovely friend at work announced she was leaving for an amazing jo…
It's super easy, and you probably have all of the ingredients already.
Ever heard of Ebelskivers? They're a Danish round pancake, that is stuffed with jam, but there are savory fillings as well. Ebelskiver pans are pretty easy to find and they're actually fun to make. The corn mix is made from scratch, and super fast and easy to make. I adapted the recipe by cutting up hot dogs and filling each round well with the batter and hot dog. Dipped in mustard, they were a total hit. They'll be perfect for Super Bowl, or any kind of mini-appetizer-- and best of all, they aren't fried!
This is the easiest homemade yellow cake! It's a supremely moist and fluffy cake thanks to buttermilk, sour cream, and oil. Who needs the bakery?
Chicken chasseur (literally hunter's chicken) is a fast, one-pot dish. The French classic combines mushrooms and chicken in a tomato and white wine sauce.
Now you can make delicious congee with slow-cooked flavor from scratch in 20 min? This exciting technique cuts the usual congee cooking time in half or more!
Make restaurant-quality Caesar salad dressing at home in minutes from scratch with our spot-on Outback Steakhouse Caesar salad dressing copycat recipe.
Learn how to make a sweet-tart pickled condiment for topping an amazingly delicious Vietnamese banh mi sandwich.
We have been making Swedish Meatballs in our family for decades! This is a new improved recipe that I'm SO excited to share with you. The sauce is homemade with real cream and is the best. It actually comes together really fast and easy. I can't believe we were cheating on the gravy for so many years when it's very simple to make from scratch! I remember Nana rolling out hundreds of these meatballs every Christmas.
I love making pies. When I was little, I remember being in the kitchen with my grandmother and watch her make pies on different occasions. The sight of her making the pie crust from scratch with he…
The flavorful layers of meat, onions, and dried apricots make these individual British pies something you’ll want to try. Learn how to make them from scratch for your next special dinner!
Makes 10 to 12 rolls
For a fast, simple and healthy family dinner that is absolutely packed with flavour, try this Greek lamb salad recipe! Marinated grilled lamb served warm with a drizzle of fresh tzatziki turns this classic Greek salad into something truly special. And the whole dish can be on your table (from scratch) in just 15 minutes!
A delicate yet rich French dessert made with fresh berries and a baked custard filling. Top with a dash of powdered sugar for breakfast or dessert!
Makes 10
While nothing may be able to replace the taste of authentic maple syrup, there are a few recipes and condiments out there that come quite close when you're in a pinch.
