Recipes › Desserts Fudgy Peanut Butter Banana Brownies (Flour-Free, GF) By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 These peanut butter banana brownies are dense, fudgy, and packed with chocolaty flavor! Plus, they contain no added sugar and are gluten-free, grain-free, flour-free, and naturally vegan! If you’re looking for the ultimate, diet-friendly, fudgy grain-free brownies, then look no further. These peanut butter banana brownies contain just 5 ingredients, require just one bowl, and less than 10 minutes of hands-on prep!...

Pantry Golden Milk Mix/Powder (Turmeric Latte Mix) By Samira Kazan updated July 31, 2024 How to make a simple golden milk powder spice mix (also known as turmeric latte mix) with just 5 spices in 5 minutes. Use it to prepare golden milk and golden lattes (turmeric latte). When I first tried a sweet and spicy golden latte recipe, I was hooked. So hooked that I’ve already shared a recipe for a simple 5-ingredient golden milk , and turmeric paste ....

Pantry Honey Fermented Ginger and Lemon By Samira Kazan updated August 29, 2024 How to make honey fermented ginger and lemon , a bright and flavorful ferment that adds a zesty kick to meals, dressings, and drinks. If you’ve never tried fermenting before, you might think it’s a terribly technical, difficult process. While that may be true in some cases (like caring for kombucha DIY SCOBYs), honey ferments are surprisingly simple !...

Condiments How to Make Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce) By Samira Kazan updated December 19, 2024 Last week I decided to share a mixed vegetable lasagna recipe on my Instagram stories, using 100% homemade ingredients. That included homemade pasta , tomato paste, and this homemade bechamel sauce. When it comes to bechamel sauce, I’ll let you in on a secret – I’ve never tried a single supermarket version that has tasted anywhere near as good as homemade....

Recipes › DIYs How to Make Goat Cheese By Samira Kazan updated January 28, 2025 Goat cheese (or chevre cheese) is super simple to make at home, not to mention ridiculously cost-effective . Using just 3 ingredients, you can whip up a batch of customizable homemade goat’s cheese ready to impress your family and friends! Out of all the DIYs I’ve done over the last few years, I think cheese-making is one of the ones that has truly revolutionized my spending habits....

Recipes › Breakfast By Samira Kazan updated June 12, 2023 Five jars with overnight oats Want to save this recipe? What Are Overnight Oats The Base Ingredients of Overnight Oats How To Make Overnight Oats Flavor Combinations What Else Could I Add? How Long Do Overnight Oats Last? FAQs More Oat Recipes How to Make Overnight Oats (5 Delicious Flavors) Recipe What Are Overnight Oats Overnight oats are essentially a no-cook method for making oatmeal....

Recipes › DIYs How to Make Unrefined Cane Sugar & Jaggery (Gur) By Samira Kazan updated June 27, 2024 How to make sugar from sugarcane , including unrefined cane sugar and jaggery (gur). All you need is sugarcane juice and patience to make these delicious unrefined sugar products! If you follow me on Instagram , you might have caught some of my ongoing series looking into sugar – what the various sugars are , how they’re made, whether they are possible to make at home, etc....

Recipes › Snacks How to Make Whipped Ricotta (+ Other Whipped Cheese) By Samira Kazan updated August 06, 2024 Make 5-minute whipped Ricotta dip (and use the same method for whipped feta dip, cottage cheese, and goat cheese!). A simple, creamy, 5 ingredient cheesy dip or spread perfect for the next game day, Potluck, or gathering! No matter what the time of year, there’s never a wrong time to enjoy a simple dip (or spread) like baba ganoush, beet hummus , and this whipped ricotta dip....

Recipes › Mains Korean Beef Bulgogi By Samira Kazan updated April 24, 2024 Make restaurant-quality, traditional Korean beef bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef) at home in under an hour (including the marinating time!) – melt-in-the-mouth tender, juicy, delicious thin beef strips! Beef bulgogi (bool-goh-gee, aka “fire meat”, also called Korean BBQ beef) is the ultimate Korean barbecue beef dish. It’s loaded with tender, succulent, thinly sliced beef marinated in a flavor-packed marinade, then stir-fried/grilled over high heat until perfectly tender, juicy, and lightly charred....

Recipes › Sides Quick Dinner Rolls Recipe By Samira Kazan updated October 16, 2024 These easy homemade dinner rolls are soft, buttery, fluffy, and perfect for impressing as part of an appetizer or practically any main meal! Simple enough for beginner bakers following my step-by-step or make ahead instructions! Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner. So it’s the perfect time to make a batch of these fluffy, pillowy, tender, butter, delicious, soft dinner rolls....

Recipes ‚Ä∫ Drinks Simple DIY Homemade Pistachio Milk By Samira Kazan updated September 15, 2020 A simple post on how to make pistachio milk . This DIY pistachio milk requires just two ingredients to make creamy, dairy-free milk that can be easily flavored and used in a variety of ways. Next time you’re thinking about making an alternative to homemade almond milk, why not give this homemade pistachio milk recipe a try?...

Air Fryer The Best Air Fryer Fish By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 Crispy, crunchy and so easy to make, this flaky air fryer fish recipe is the perfect option for a flavorful mid-week meal that tastes just as good as it looks. Air frying might be one of the easiest, mess-free ways to cook fish – without leaving a lingering smell in your kitchen. It holds in all of the moisture and flavor, giving you wonderfully tender, flaky fish, but maintains the signature crunch that makes this recipe so good....

Recipes › DIYs The Best Chicken Seasoning Recipe By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 My best chicken seasoning is simple, easy to put together, and perfect for adding deep flavor to a midweek meal. Who feels like chicken tonight? There are probably millions of ways to season chicken with dry rubs, brines, marinades, and sauces. But it’s always a good idea to have a simple yet delicious all-purpose chicken seasoning ready to use at any moment....

Salads The Best Homemade Caesar Salad By Samira Kazan updated November 12, 2024 Make a restaurant-quality classic Caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, a rich and creamy homemade dressing, and crunchy flavor-packed homemade croutons! A classic Caesar salad has been around since the 1920s (from Tijuana, Mexico) and has become a restaurant staple across the globe. I’ve even picked up pre-prepared Caesar salad “packs” once or twice. But did you know you can make an easy Caesar salad recipe at home that tastes just as good (if not better) than its restaurant counterpart with surprisingly little effort?...

Recipes › Drinks 4 Ways to Juice a Watermelon (+ Watermelon Keg) By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 How to juice a watermelon using one of four methods, use the leftover pulp and rind, or turn the leftover melon into a watermelon keg – a unique, creative way to dispense drinks for BBQs and parties! Including tons of ways to customize the juice with herbs or even a cheeky bit of alcohol, you’re sure to find a watermelon juice recipe you love!...

Condiments 5 Ingredient Simple Homemade Mayonnaise By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 A simple, delicious homemade mayonnaise recipe – that takes just 5 ingredients and a few minutes of your time. Healthier and, often, cheaper than store-bought versions. With all the of the DIY’s I’ve been doing for the past couple of years, I suppose it was inevitable that at some point I would make my way to condiments. Now here is a delicious homemade mayonnaise recipe that uses just 5 ingredients and a few minutes of your time....

Condiments Blueberry Syrup By Samira Kazan updated March 07, 2025 This 4-ingredient blueberry syrup is fruity & sweet, with a hint of lemon, and perfect for adding to lemonade, cocktails, over pancakes, cheesecake, and more! Sugar-free options included! Making homemade syrups is simple, versatile, cost-effective, and tastes much better than store-bought versions. That’s why I’ve enthusiastically shared recipes for vanilla syrup , coffee syrup , and ginger syrup , among many others....

Recipes › Desserts Brownie Batter Dip (Naturally Sweetened) By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 This brownie batter dip is made with 5 all-natural ingredients and a hazelnut and walnut base; dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, naturally sweetened, and ready in 20 minutes! If you’re looking for a dip/spread that’s a mix somewhere between this homemade Nutella (hazelnut cacao spread) and chocolate hummus , a creamy, rich spread/dip that tastes like brownie batter but without any butter, oil, dairy, or eggs, you’ve found it!...

Condiments Carrot Top Pesto Recipe By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 Don’t throw away those carrot tops! Turn them into a delicious carrot top pesto to enjoy with pasta, grains, vegetables, or as a dip. Such a quick and easy recipe! I love pesto and include it in a lot of my recipes so experimenting with new varieties is always fun. Homemade pesto is not only super delicious but I like being 100% in control of how much oil, cheese, etc....

Salads Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad By Samira Kazan published June 25, 2025 This Mexican street corn salad is smoky, creamy, tangy, and just a little spicy — the kind of side dish that steals the show at any summer table. It’s based on esquites , the beloved Mexican street food where grilled corn is cut off the cob and tossed in a bold, zesty dressing. It’s essentially the off-the-cob version of Mexican street corn (elotes) — same bold, creamy flavors, just served in scoopable form instead of on the cob....