Ingredient Guides How Much Minced Garlic Equals a Clove By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 How much minced garlic is in a clove and a simple garlic conversion guide, so you always know exactly how much to use between garlic cloves, powder, paste, and more! Garlic and ginger are two of my most-used, aromatic, flavor-boosting ingredients. So much so that I’ve already shared guides on how to peel garlic , how to crush, chop, and mince garlic cloves , and how to freeze garlic ....

Condiments How to Freeze Garlic (Whole, Peeled, Puree) By Samira Kazan published February 26, 2021 Learn how to freeze garlic to preserve it for longer and use it in your recipes! Freeze the whole bulb, cloves, peeled, chopped, or pureed garlic! It turns out that questions like ‘can I freeze garlic?’, ‘can you freeze peeled garlic?’, and ‘how to freeze garlic?’ are rife online and with my Instagram followers, so I thought I’d do my best to lend a helping hand at my favorite frozen garlic methods....

Recipes › Snacks How To Make Crispy Ginger Chips By Samira Kazan updated December 10, 2025 If you love ginger as much as I do (a lot!), then these homemade naturally-sweetened crispy ginger chips are going to become your new obsession! It is official, my obsession with ginger has reached whole new levels, and I absolutely love it. This post contains a cheeky recipe for delicious, crispy homemade dried ginger chips....

Recipes How to Make Gnocchi By Samira Kazan published May 03, 2024 Make light, pillowy, fluffy potato gnocchi with just 3 ingredients and a simple method, perfect for eating immediately or freezing. Pair with a creamy lemon gnocchi sauce (recipe included) or any sauce of your choice! Homemade gnocchi is one of those foods that seems like it will be tricky to master but is actually surprisingly simple. All you need is the right ingredients and method, and you’ll have fluffy, pillowy potato gnocchi every single time....

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Hazelnut Milk By Samira Kazan published April 29, 2024 This homemade hazelnut milk uses only two ingredients and is a delicious vegan, dairy-free milk alternative that can be easily flavored! Ways to use the leftover hazelnut pulp are also included. Hazelnut milk is versatile and delicious. It can be used for add-ins, flavoring, and as a base for coffee and tea drinks. And as with all my homemade seed and nut milk recipes, this homemade hazelnut milk is higher in nut content than store-bought versions....

Recipes › DIYs How to Make Simple Syrup By Samira Kazan updated November 12, 2024 Keep your cakes moist, your coffee sweet or make a heat-busting lemonade – this two-ingredient homemade simple syrup is a versatile must-have for your pantry. Want to save this recipe? What Is Simple Syrup Ingredients for Simple Syrup How Do You Make Simple Syrup How Long Does Simple Syrup Last Uses for Simple Syrup More Syrup Recipes How to Make Simple Syrup Recipe What Is Simple Syrup Making simple syrup might be one of the easiest things you can do in your kitchen – contrary to the myth....

Mexican Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo) By Samira Kazan published June 11, 2025 There’s nothing like a scoop of Mexican rice to round out a plate of tacos, enchiladas, or any favorite Mexican dish. It’s fluffy, savory, and just the right balance of comforting and simple. This version is my go-to for classic arroz rojo — made with a full can of tomato sauce (no bouillon), sautéed onion and garlic, and a touch of cumin and chili powder....

Recipes › Breakfast Mini Breakfast Tacos (Vegetarian OR Vegan) By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 These simple breakfast tacos combine eggs and fresh vegetables for a healthy, wholesome breakfast or brunch dish. Plus, these egg tacos are easily adaptable to vegan breakfast tacos with a simple ingredient sub! When it comes to breakfast time, I’m guilty of wanting something low effort and quick to prepare: smoothie bowls, avocado toast, and the occasional scrambled egg on toast are my current go-to’s… until I discovered how fast and simple it is to prepare these breakfast tacos....

Recipes › Desserts One-Minute Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake By Samira Kazan updated January 12, 2024 A fudgy, rich, and delicious one-minute chocolate mug cake . This single-serving dessert is practically effortless, as well as egg-free, dairy-free, in fact – full-on vegan. Ready to whip up in ONE minute, whenever you need a chocolate fix! Some of you may or may not know that I am a household of one! And since I love making lots of cakes and treats, my freezer (and neighbors) see a lot of leftovers....

Pantry The Best Burger Seasoning By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 Make the BEST burgers with this simple 2-minute, 7-ingredient hamburger seasoning blend . It’s salty, savory, a little spicy, with a touch sweet – ready to take burgers, veggies, and fries to the next level! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what to season burgers with for gourmet-level results, you’ve come to the right place. After several tests and tweaks, I can confidently say that this is the best burger seasoning blend I’ve ever tried....

Recipes › Mains The Best Mississippi Chicken Recipe By Samira Kazan updated November 14, 2023 Make juicy, tangy, flavor-packed crock pot Mississippi chicken with just 5 ingredients and 2 minutes prep! A simple and delicious, gluten-free, keto dinner protein! Get ready to fall in love with this crock pot Mississippi chicken that combines all the flavors of the popular Mississippi pot roast recipe, but with the tender, white meat of chicken....

Recipes The Best Raspberry Vinaigrette By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 An easy way to make use of the summer’s best produce, my homemade raspberry vinaigrette dressing is oh so easy to make. With just three base ingredients, this raspberry vinaigrette recipe is gluten-free, vegan and has no added sugar – just plenty of goodness. If you love raspberries as much as I do (and I’m guessing you do), you’ll find a way to get them into everything you eat....

Recipes › Desserts The Best Red Velvet Cake By Samira Kazan updated March 27, 2025 A light and fluffy red velvet cake with a subtle cacao flavor, naturally colored, and filled with cream cheese frosting. It is the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion. You should definitely give it a try! Red velvet cake has always really intrigued me; is it vanilla, is it chocolate? Why does it seem to look and taste so different no matter where you get it from?...

Recipes › Mains The Best Roasted Turkey Legs By Samira Kazan updated October 11, 2024 Make low-fuss, perfectly roasted turkey legs – tender and juicy inside with wonderfully crispy skin – perfect for the holidays and any gathering! While roasted turkey breast or air fryer turkey breast are perfect for a small holiday dinner, roasted turkey legs are perfect for dark meat lovers in and out of the holiday season. Following a super simple recipe with a simple spice blend, you’ll get flavor-packed, perfectly succulent meat and crispy skin every time....

Salads Tomato and Cucumber Salad By Samira Kazan updated July 29, 2024 This tomato and cucumber salad is simple to make, low-cost, fresh, and delicious! Best of all, it’s so versatile, you’ll never tire of it – the perfect side dish for all kinds of proteins, at BBQs and potlucks, and a great addition to wraps! There are versions of cucumber and tomato salads all over the world, with this version laying somewhere between a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cucumber tomato salad....

Soups Vietnamese Pho By Samira Kazan published December 30, 2024 Make a comforting, authentic Vietnamese pho at home with rich, clear broth, tender beef, and aromatic toppings. All you need is a big pot! Vietnamese Pho is one of the best noodle beef soups, beloved by many around the world. I love to make it from scratch for that full-flavored broth infused with toasted spices and tender beef—the kitchen smells divine, and my belly is happy with this homemade goodness....

Salads Easy Beet and Carrot Salad By Samira Kazan updated January 08, 2024 This easy beet and carrot salad is crunchy, zesty, quick, and simple to prepare, with minimal prep time and tons of versatility! Enjoy raw, roasted, and with all sorts of mix-ins and adaptions! Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free, with a bright, vibrant flavor you can enjoy in all kinds of dishes. If there’s one statement I can make with complete confidence, it is this: when it comes to food, we should all be eating the rainbow , including dishes like this raw beet and carrot salad!...

Chicken Easy Crock Pot Chicken Thighs By Samira Kazan updated April 10, 2025 Crock pot chicken thighs are SUPER juicy and practically melt-in-the-mouth tender in a simple, flavor-packed savory sauce – a versatile protein for busy/lazy mid-week meals! When it comes to cooking chicken thighs, every method has its charm. Grilled chicken thighs are perfectly charred. Air fryer chicken thighs combine crispy skin and tender flesh in 30 minutes. Baked thighs take longer but produce similar results without an extra appliance....

Pantry Easy Homemade Cashew Butter By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 How to make cashew butter with ONE ingredient (raw or roasted cashews), an oven, & food processor/blender in under 30 minutes. Oil-free, paleo, whole30, vegan! While I’ve shared recipes for most nut and seed butters, like almond butter and peanut butter , this ONE-ingredient homemade cashew butter is a staple in my kitchen at all times. It’s rich and creamy, only requires ONE ingredient, and blends even easier than most other nuts....

Recipes › Desserts Fudgy No-Bake Healthy Brownies By Samira Kazan published June 05, 2024 My fudgy, no-bake healthy brownies are simply the best—rich, dense, and satisfying, yet takes less than 15 minutes to make. They’re grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and sweetened with dates! These no-bake vegan brownies are a delicious, healthier treat to replace your “traditional” brownie. They are packed with ingredients, including almond meal, dates, and cacao powder – for a treat that remains packed with flavor but is nutrient-dense and filling....