Recipes Homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Topping) By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 How to make a simple strawberry sauce that is perfect for adding to breakfast dishes, baking, and more. This sweet and fruity strawberry topping requires just strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice! I can never get enough of strawberry season. I try to come up with fun recipes for every last summer strawberry before I have to freeze them....

Recipes › Drinks How to Make a Bloody Mary (Classic or Virgin) By Samira Kazan updated June 07, 2024 How to make a bloody mary with just a few simple ingredients and several variations, whether you want a virgin Bloody Mary recipe or one with a boozy twist. Plus, tons of options for garnishes and creating a bloody mary bar! When it comes to refreshing drinks, this virgin bloody mary recipe (or booze spiked original!...

Recipes How To Make Mango Lassi By Samira Kazan updated April 19, 2024 How to make mango lassi – a refreshing, creamy, tangy Indian yogurt and mango drink. This mango yogurt “smoothie” drink contains just 5 base ingredients and is the perfect way to cool down in the summer months . Plus, it’s sugar-free and can be made dairy-free! Recently I’ve been a hop, skip, and a’ jumpin’ all over the world with the recipes I’m enjoying (all thanks to my amazing International Instagram followers!...

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Peach Iced Tea By Samira Kazan updated August 16, 2022 How to make peach iced tea at home with just three ingredients and in under 30 minutes. This fruity peach tea is a delicious and refreshing drink during peach season (or all year round), using a homemade peach syrup for an iced tea that can even be made sugar-free! I’ve never made a secret of the fact that I sometimes struggle to remember to hydrate enough with water....

Pantry How to Make Rye Flour (Pumpernickel Flour) By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 A simple DIY for how to make whole grain Rye Flour at home from rye berries – a wheat flour alternative that is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber! I’m in the process of making my way through a long list of homemade flours, towards healthier, tastier baked goods. Today is the turn of wholesome whole grain rye flour (also called rye meal)....

Seafood How To Peel And Devein Shrimp By Samira Kazan updated August 29, 2024 This easy-to-follow guide will help you peel and devein shrimp at home with minimal fuss and mess – a simple way to make your seafood look as good as it tastes. When bought from a fishmonger or anywhere but a grocery store, shrimp look very different from their cooked form. Often, shrimp with minimal preparation are cheaper than ready-to-cook shrimp, so if you want to save some money, knowing how to peel and devein them yourself is a useful kitchen hack....

Ingredient Guides How to Peel, Cut, Grate, and Mince Ginger By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2025 How to peel, cut, grate, and mince ginger like a pro, following the simplest methods. Plus my top tips and plenty of ginger recipes for your newly chopped ginger! I don’t remember the last time my apartment was without fresh ginger in my fridge or freezer. I use it to add flavor, spice, and depth to recipes....

Recipes › Sides Lebanese Rice With Vermicelli By Samira Kazan published December 04, 2024 This Lebanese rice recipe is a staple side dish at home. You only need rice, vermicelli noodles, and oil to make light and fluffy Lebanese rice with vermicelli—a perfect pairing for stews and your favorite Middle Eastern mains. This delicious and flavorful Lebanese rice, also known as riz bi sha’riyeh , is a classic and staple dish in Middle Eastern cuisine and something I grew up with back in Lebanon....

Recipes › DIYs Mac & Cheese Storage Guide: Freezing and Reheating By Samira Kazan updated August 29, 2024 The essential guide on storing your leftovers is packed with tips and tricks on how to reheat and freeze mac and cheese – and keep it tasting like fresh. Refreshing macaroni and cheese is something of an art. Luckily, this handy guide is going to talk you through how best to handle your leftovers and how to enjoy them as though they were fresh....

Recipes › Breakfast Quick Easy French Toast Recipe (Brioche Perdu) By Samira Kazan updated August 14, 2024 Delicious cinnamon french toast with a slightly crisp outside and fluffy middle – this fluffy brioche french toast (check below for my list of top bread choices!) is perfect for a mid-week treat or special occasions! Made with just a few simple ingredients and in under 25 minutes! I’d always thought of french toast as a “special occasion’ type of dish: anniversary, valentines, and the sort....

Chicken Shish Tawook (Authentic Lebanese Recipe) By Samira Kazan updated August 29, 2024 Try the authentic Lebanese flavor with this shish tawook recipe! Marinated in yogurt and garlic, these grilled chicken skewers are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor . This beloved Lebanese dish, known as shish tawook (with “shish” meaning “skewer” in Arabic and “tawook” meaning “chicken”), features chicken skewers marinated in a savory blend of yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and earthy spices....

Recipes › DIYs Simple Two-Ingredient Black Sesame Paste By Samira Kazan updated February 08, 2022 Two-ingredient homemade black sesame paste/black tahini . Vegan and gluten-free with a deliciously rich and toasty flavor and is great for making sesame lattes or yummy dips and baking! Okay, so black tahini is a relatively new ‘ingredient’ to use in western cultures and isn’t something you’ll see a lot in grocery stores. However, it’s used more in middle eastern cuisine and something I’ve always been intrigued about....

Recipes › Desserts Stuffed Baked Apples with Cinnamon (Oven or Air Fryer) By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 These baked apples are cored and stuffed with a simple, hearty cinnamon, oat, maple syrup “apple crisp’ filling. Then baked or air-fried until tender, warm, and perfect for serving with yogurt, ice cream, or caramel sauce as part of a dinner party or chilly Fall/Winter evening! If you’re looking for a low-fuss, high-flavor perfect for Fall dessert, then it’s time to give these stuffed apples a try!...

Recipes › Mains Stuffed Cabbage Rolls By Samira Kazan published January 17, 2024 These stuffed cabbage rolls are filled with a hearty mixture of rice and meat, creating a wholesome and comforting dish. If you’ve tried or enjoyed recipes such as stuffed grape leaves and stuffed rainbow chard , let these cabbage rolls step into the spotlight. They are baked to perfection in a bed of delicious homemade tomato sauce....

Recipes › Mains The Best Chickpea Curry By Samira Kazan updated December 10, 2024 My spiced chickpea curry is made with chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and velvety coconut milk. It’s an easy, one-pot, vegan-friendly dish that you can enjoy any time of the year. Chickpeas are one of my favorite pantry staples. Whether I’m making hummus, stew, or curry, I always have some dried or canned chickpeas at home. This curry recipe makes perfect use of these hearty legumes—it’s quick and easy, creamy and velvety, and the perfect dinner for busy weeknights....

Recipes › Desserts The Best Coconut Cake By Samira Kazan updated May 03, 2024 My special light and moist coconut cake with coconut cream frosting and fresh fruit is perfect for afternoon tea, birthdays, Mother’s Day, and other celebrations. This coconut cream cake is light and fluffy, with a moist coconut sponge and coconut cream frosting. I’ve even added a cheeky layer of fresh fruit and jam inside the cake; however, feel free to add your own favorite options....

Recipes › Mains 5-Minute Turkey Sandwich (+ Variations) By Samira Kazan updated November 08, 2024 Create your own authentic deli sandwich with my best turkey sandwich recipe . Packed with veggies and made in just five minutes, this turkey sandwich is great for when you are short on time or need to take your lunch on the go. Sometimes, there’s no time to spare – but you need something delicious. Making elaborate, colorful lunches can be great when you’ve got time, but how about when you need something on the go?...

Roundups 65 Inexpensive DIY Gifts for Everyone By Samira Kazan updated December 10, 2025 A round-up of 65+ simple, easy, and inexpensive homemade gift ideas . Including sweet and savory edible gifts, candles, sugar scrubs, and more. Perfect for inexpensive stocking fillers, Christmas gift baskets, hostess gifts, and as DIY gifts for other special occasions! Perhaps you’re on a low budget? Or you love getting your hands dirty in the kitchen or crafting?...

Recipes › Breakfast Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes By Samira Kazan updated January 29, 2026 Ready in under 30 minutes, these air fryer breakfast potatoes have a crispy golden outside and fluffy and tender inside. There’s no better way to start the day! If you love a savory breakfast, breakfast potatoes are a must-know recipe. Best served as a hearty breakfast with onions, peppers, toast and eggs, these air fryer breakfast potatoes cook in less time than the baked version and are much crispier....

Recipes › Mains BBQ Jackfruit Veggie Burrito (7-Layer Burrito) By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 This BBQ Jackfruit Burrito combines all the best ingredients to make a fully-loaded 7-layer veggie burrito that’s 100% meat-free. In fact, with just a couple of ingredient swaps, this can be a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan burrito ! I’ve recently taken you worldwide with my Globally-Inspired wrap-fillings using the viral tortilla trend. I’ve also, even more recently, shared a delicious vegan burrito bowl r ecipe....