I hope you’re as excited as I am, because this Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter is the reason I love Thanksgiving so much. Okay, okay, hold your horses. I do also love the whole idea of gathering family and friends to celebrate love and being thankful for all sorts of things. But I can’t, won’t, deny that the food is the reason it is my second favorite holiday (Christmas being the first, obviously)!...

Roasted Vegetables I regard oven-roasted vegetables as a basic cooking skill everybody needs to master. It’s up there with cooking rice, making a soup, and whipping up a simple roast. It’s also a brilliant way to use up lots of vegetable odds and ends you might have lurking in the vegetable crisper at once. Roasted vegetables is one of those recipes that readers have been asking for years but I kept shelving because I thought it just wasn’t exciting enough or so simple I didn’t have enough information to warrant writing about it....

FavoritePinShare This amazing Rotel Dip is the easiest and most delectable dip for any occasion! Perfectly spiced hamburger, creamy cheese, and full flavored Rotel tomatoes combine in this quick appetizer that everyone will love. Everyone loves a fabulous dip, there’s just something about taking crackers, veggies, or chips and dipping them into something creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. For more dips try this Insanely Delicious Hot Crab Dip, everyone’s favorite Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip, or this quick and easy 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip....

FavoritePinShare Salmon Burgers are light and tasty burgers that are easy to make ahead and enjoy all summer! The homemade salmon patty is flavorful and quick and easy to grill! For more delicious creative burgers try Grilled Portobello Burger or Turkey Burger. These burgers are so impressive and are loaded with flavor! Delicious Salmon Burgers Salmon burgers are so satisfying and healthy. Those two words don’t usually go together, but this nutrient packed burger is both good for you and just good!...

This sambusa recipe is in the top 3 recipes in my recipe book. I could make this sambusa every day if I had the time, and no one in my family would object. It’s that good. Flaky shells are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The meat filling is nicely textured, juicy and flavorful. Make sure to make the full batch – these puppies have a tendency to magically vanish in the blink of an eye....

And it’s time to choose the next FREE eCookbook!!! Sausage Pasta It’s the last Monday of August which means another Monday Meatball Mania* here! I hadn’t planned for this Sausage Pasta to be my meatball recipe for this month….but when I noticed that chopped up sausages end up looking just like mini meatballs, I couldn’t resist. 😉 I mean, what a way to make “meatballs”, right? Just chop up sausages!...

Tikka Masala is one of the most popular Indian curried dishes. An Indian restaurant menu is incomplete without a Tikka masala and Tikka kebabs. Though the first tikka masala dish was made with chicken, today you will find so many variations using seafood, veggies and even paneer/ tofu. About Shrimp Tikka Masala Shrimp Tikka Masala as the name says is simply shrimp or prawn briefly cooked in a tikka masala (gravy/sauce)....

If you’re wondering how to make fajita seasoning mix yourself, then either you’re looking for savings, or don’t like the fillers and sugar in store bought mixes. Both are great reasons! Fortunately, this simple homemade fajita seasoning recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. Seasoning mixes are one of those items that seem pretty harmless, right? It’s just spices mixed together? WRONG. I found this out after poring over dozens of fajita seasoning labels to find what’s similar....

FavoritePinShare These Chicken Fajitas are served sizzling hot with all of your favorite toppings. This meal needs just one pot and is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s flavorful and always a crowd-pleaser! I love everything about a fajita! It’s meat and veggies seasoned to perfection and served piping hot. They always hit the spot! I have a quite a few fajita recipes that you are absolutely going to love. You have to start with the classic Grilled Steak Fajitas, and then branch out and try some Air Fryer Fajitas, and these super fun and easy Steak Fajita Roll Ups!...

FavoritePinShare Mongolian Chicken is coated chicken tossed in a sweet savory sauce that is better than take out! This simple recipe is the beginning to tasty dinner in minutes. Just like my Mongolian Beef, this tastes amazing and is easy. Serve it over a bowl of rice with Egg Rolls and Wontons for a dinner out, from home! Easy Mongolian Chicken Inspired by my Mongolian Beef, this Mongolian chicken has all the flavor and richness, but with chicken!...

FavoritePinShare Delicious melt in your mouth beef that cooks right in your slow cooker with veggies and cashews hidden throughout. One of the best meals that you will make in your slow cooker and so much better than takeout! I am obsessed. I am obsessed with all things chinese food and cashews. One of my favorite recipes on the blog is this slow cooker cashew chicken. I made it last week and I was reminded of how amazing it is....

Hearty, chunky, healthy, totally delicious! Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup This is a soup that is particularly fantastic to make in the slow cooker. Cooking it low and slow lets the chicken breast cook gently until it’s tender and shreddable, the beans and corn absorb the heavenly spice flavours in the Mexican flavoured soup broth, and the tomatoes break down to thicken the soup. After tossing the shredded chicken back in, there’s nothing required to be done to finish it off before serving other than grabbing a few toppings....

FavoritePinShare This shredded BBQ chicken is a simple, zesty, and flavorful shredded BBQ chicken. This chicken can go in pasta dishes, over rice, or in a tortilla. This recipe is extremely versatile, tasty, and perfect for summer! This shredded BBQ chicken is a simple, zesty, and flavorful shredded BBQ chicken. This chicken can go in pasta dishes, over rice, or in a tortilla. This recipe is extremely versatile, tasty, and perfect for summer!...

Pulled pork has to be one of man’s greatest inventions. Sure, we have solar power and electric cars, but have you ever tried a soft bun filled with slow cooker Texas pulled pork? chef’s kiss As we speak, I have a Dutch oven on the stove with a big pork shoulder smothered in brown sugar, BBQ sauce, and some heavenly spices. The worst part has to be the wait! But it’s so worth it....

Traditionally, smothered chicken is made of whole chicken broken into pieces. That’s the biggest challenge. You can’t have perfectly cooked white and dark chicken meat in one pot. To get that perfection you need to hover over the pan like a hawk and pull the breasts out first, letting the drumsticks and thighs cook longer. That’s too much fuss for a weekday dinner. I solved this challenge by using just chicken drumsticks and thighs that I cook to 185F internal temperature....

Say hello to your favorite cookie in coffee cake form! The cake itself is soft, buttery, and tender. The crunch from the cinnamon sugar on top adds the perfect contrast of textures. It’s sweet with notes of vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. Serve this for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee for a cozy morning meal. This cake looks so fancy, yet it’s incredibly easy to make. The batter takes just 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to bake....

This dish can be made ahead and in fact tastes best after resting for a few hours as in the case of meat. So you can very well prepare this 2 days ahead, refrigerate and then reheat to serve. Soya chunks, known by different names such as Soya Nuggets, Soya Wadi & Meal maker is a vegetable textured protein made with defatted soya flour. As the name says, these are in the form of chunks and granules....

You can find bottled sauces in stores that claim to be a “magic sauce”. But I am so confident that Spanish Romesco Sauce is THE ultimate magic sauce that I’m willing to put a bet on it. If someone can show me a sauce / dip that is tastier and more versatile, then….hmm….what’s a good punishment for me? I know! I’ll be VEGAN for a month. No meat, no eggs, no dairy and…....

Being an Aussie fortunate enough to have many readers from all around the world – and I really do many from all around the world (!!!!) – one of the things I’m very mindful of is sharing a selection of recipes suited to varying climates. And right now – January and February – are always the toughest months because the seasonal difference is at its most extreme. When I’m sweltering in the height of summer when it’s 40C/104F without a whisper of a breeze (reminder: I live in a house with no air conditioning!...

I’m so excited to share this spicy Thai shrimp recipe with you! Partially because it’s a quick and easy dinner that comes together with minimal prep. Who doesn’t love those types of easy meals?! And partially because these keto shrimp lettuce wraps are a complete meal! You’ve got your vegetables, your protein, your healthy fats. It’s ALL there. And it’s all wrapped up in a fun and fresh lettuce wrap....