Recipes › DIYs How to Butterfly a Chicken Breast By Samira Kazan updated March 21, 2025 Learn how to butterfly a chicken breast with simple step-by-step instructions – perfect for quick cooking, stuffing, and more! Want to save this recipe? Why Do You Butterfly a Chicken Breast? What You Will Need How to Butterfly Chicken Breast More Chicken How-Tos How to Butterfly a Chicken Breast Recipe Why Do You Butterfly a Chicken Breast?...

Ingredient Guides How to Cook Asparagus 7 Ways By Samira Kazan updated August 12, 2024 Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables. When cooked well, it’s perfectly tender-crisp, vibrant, with a slightly earthy yet sweet taste I love. Cooked badly, it can become waterlogged and mushy. That’s why I’ve pulled together my top 7 methods for how to cook asparagus! Asparagus is a low-calorie yet nutrient-dense vegetable loaded with antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and plenty of vitamins and minerals....

Recipes › Sides How to Cook Frozen Peas (The Easy Way) By Samira Kazan updated October 24, 2024 Turns out there is a right way to cook frozen peas . Let’s say goodbye to mushy peas (at least in this context) and hello to a crisp green peas recipe that keeps all its flavor. I’ve been cooking frozen peas the wrong way forever – and I’m going to bet good money, if you’re reading this, you’re in exactly the same boat....

Ingredient Guides How To Dry Rosemary and Store It (3 Methods) By Samira Kazan updated March 24, 2025 How to dry rosemary with one of three methods: in the oven, using a dehydrator, or air-drying. As well as how to store, convert, and use the dried rosemary! The past few years have dawned a kitchen DIYs era in my kitchen, and I’ve been drying/dehydrating ingredients left, right, and center. I’ve already shared methods for ‘sun-dried’ tomatoes , homemade milk powder , and onion & garlic flakes (among many other DIYs)....

Recipes › DIYs How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 Over the last decade, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has dominated the health food scene. However, this wonder ingredient also comes with a hefty price tag. Homemade versions use just three ingredients (water included) and are far more cost-efficient. If you have your own apple trees (or know someone who does) then this is practically cost-less....

Recipes › Vegan Lemon Tahini Sauce By Samira Kazan updated August 03, 2024 Make this simple 6-ingredient, 5-minute lemon tahini sauce for falafels, fritters, and salads! This lemon tahini dressing is creamy, nutty, savory, and super moreish! Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan! I’ve already shared a simple recipe for a lemon herb tahini sauce with yogurt, but now it’s the turn of this even simpler (and dairy-free/vegan!) lemon tahini sauce. It’s perfect for drizzling over authentic fried falafel and baked falafel ....

Lebanese Mujadara Hamra (Lentils & Bulgur) By Samira Kazan published May 21, 2024 Mujadara Hamra is a popular comforting Lebanese recipe. It combines brown lentils, bulgur wheat, and caramelized onions with a deep red-brown hue, making it a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for picnics, cookouts, and gatherings. This is the ultimate Lebanese comfort food—the lentils provide a soft, earthy flavor, the onions bring a bit of bitterness, and the texture of the coarse bulgur wheat balances it all out....

Recipes ‚Ä∫ Desserts Oeey Gooey Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2025 A simple, deliciously appetizing ooey-gooey vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe – thick, chewy, and super-chocolatey, they are a cookie lover’s dream! I think that for everybody out there, there is that one cookie that is ‘the one’ and these simple but delicious ooey-gooey vegan chocolate chip cookies are mine. They are great as a snack or a little dessert after a filling dinner, or even for a light breakfast....

Recipes › Drinks Peach Smoothie Recipe By Samira Kazan updated August 30, 2022 This peach smoothie is a refreshing, light, and delicious summery treat! Perfect for a healthy fruit-filled breakfast or snack! You just need a few ingredients and under 10 minutes to prepare it. Summertime means switching up my smoothie rotation – it’s out with the winter fruits and in with the tastes and smells of the season. For peach season, I’m taking peaches to the next level with the best peach smoothie....

Recipes › Appetizers Quick & Easy Pickled Green Tomatoes By Samira Kazan updated January 11, 2023 This pickled green tomatoes recipe helps you preserve green tomatoes in a tangy, salty brine – ready to use as a delicious condiment! Make these quick pickles with just 6 ingredients and a foolproof easy-to-follow method! I’ll be honest; green tomatoes are still relatively new to my kitchen. Having picked up extras (for recipe testing), I suddenly had a lot of green tomatoes that either needed to be used immediately or preserved....

Pantry Simple Homemade Strawberry Syrup (3 Ways) By Samira Kazan updated July 31, 2024 This simple strawberry syrup uses just 3 ingredients (and water!) and can be made in just 15 minutes. Use within drinks, drizzled over desserts and pancakes, or as a thicker sauce. Plus this recipe uses all-natural ingredients and is refined sugar-free, vegan , and can be made keto! While I can admit that this strawberry syrup first came about as a drizzle for my homemade strawberries and cream Frappuccino , the uses for this sauce are endless....

Recipes › Mains The Best Crockpot Tuscan Chicken By Samira Kazan updated October 15, 2024 Packed full of Italian-style flavors, this crockpot Tuscan chicken recipe is an easy weekday meal that lets the slow cooker do all the hard work for you. Creamy, juicy, and delicious – nobody quite does dinners like the Italians. This easy Tuscan chicken is inspired by the flavors of the region and is an easy weekday dinner or an impressive addition to a potluck....

Condiments The Best Homemade Chili Seasoning By Samira Kazan updated July 29, 2024 Elevate even the most basic chili with this 7-ingredient homemade chili seasoning recipe! It relies solely on basic pantry staples for complex flavor and will boost far more than chili! Did you know you can make the best chili seasoning recipe at home with just a few basic pantry spices and a couple of minutes? The resulting seasoning mix is savory, earthy, has a spicy kick (100% adjustable to your taste!...

Chicken Easy Roast Chicken By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2024 This roast chicken is wonderfully tender and juicy in the middle with a well-seasoned, lightly crispy skin – and it’s so simple to make. Nothing says comforting family favorite quite like a perfectly whole roasted chicken. My no-fail recipe gives deliciously tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken and perfectly crispy skin. It is cheaper to make than grocery store rotisserie chicken and even the leftovers are simply delicious....

Salads Easy Spinach and Blackberry Salad By Samira Kazan updated June 07, 2024 This easy spinach blackberry salad recipe contains just four ingredients and a tangy blackberry salad dressing. Perfect for when you want a quick, yet tasty and nutritious meal, side dish, or appetizer. Plus, this recipe is gluten-free, keto, vegan, and can even be made vegan! I don’t know about you – but I think of blackberries as the dark horse of the berry world....

Recipes › Mains Falafel Burgers By Samira Kazan published April 18, 2024 Swap the traditional beef patty for crisp and tender falafel burgers built up with your favorite toppings. This easy vegan-friendly option is perfect for midweek meals or your next cookout. Falafel is an incredibly versatile ingredient—and this time, I have transformed it into delicious falafel burgers. These vegan high-protein patties have a crispy outside and tender, fluffy texture inside....

Condiments Garlic Confit Recipe – 3 Ways (With Video) By Samira Kazan updated August 29, 2024 Learn how to make garlic confit at home with one of my three methods, top tips, and a video tutorial. The slowly cooked cloves will become soft and tender, with a mellow, rich taste, and are a great addition to any meal. I’m a big fan of garlic and love experimenting with recipes where it takes center stage....

Recipes › Snacks Homemade Baked Potato Skin Chips By Samira Kazan updated May 18, 2023 Enjoy these homemade baked potato chips with a twist – they are potato skin chips ! Enjoy reducing waste and saving money with these super-crispy, flavorful, roasted potato peels. Plus, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan! I recently posted a whole ton of potato recipes – from Super Crispy Smashed Potatoes (With Herbs) to Creamy Mashed Potatoes ....

Recipes › Appetizers Homemade Easy Pickled Cucumbers Recipe By Samira Kazan updated September 15, 2020 This is a very easy recipe to make crunchy pickled cucumbers or gherkin pickles. These quick pickled cucumbers are a great snack for sandwiches or falafel wraps and with a great salty and sour flavor. I am a big fan of pickled veggies and pickled cucumbers are something I always have in my fridge. They are a great snack and also an amazing addition to many dishes especially falafel recipes....

Ingredient Guides How To Cook Okra (6 Easy Methods) By Samira Kazan updated August 12, 2024 An easy step-by-step guide on how to select, prepare, and cook okra without the slime using 6 different methods: roast, air fry, deep fry, sauté, grill, and boil! Okra is a staple in recipes across several countries and the Southern states of the US, yet it is surprisingly underrated. This may, in part, be due to its “slimy” reputation....