Recipes › Sides The Perfect Microwave Sweet Potato By Samira Kazan published February 07, 2024 Microwaving sweet potatoes is super easy! In just 5 minutes, you can turn a hard potato into a yummy, soft treat. It’s like a speedy kitchen magic trick! This microwave-baked sweet potato method is great if you want to enjoy your potato in about five minutes. So, when you’re low on time and want a yummy treat, the microwave is your best friend....

Recipes Best Texas Caviar Ever (Cowboy Caviar) By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 There are no fish eggs to be found in this Texas caviar , just plenty of healthy veggies and classic Tex-Mex flavors. I like to call it Texas Caviar Dip and it’s also known as cowboy salad. If you see the word caviar and feel immediately put off, I don’t blame you. Raw fish eggs have never sounded very tasty to me....

Chicken Chicken Fajitas (Healthy One-Pan Dinner) By Samira Kazan published June 10, 2025 Chicken fajitas are a weeknight classic — easy, healthy, and packed with protein. I used to make this on repeat back in uni, and it’s still one of my favorite one-pan dinners. Just chicken, peppers, and onion, finished with a squeeze of fresh lime. They’re fast, flexible, and great for meal prep or a family-style dinner. You can keep it simple or load them up with toppings like pico de gallo , guacamole , or a dollop of sour cream or lime crema for an extra creamy, tangy boost....

Recipes › Breakfast Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs with Garlic Yogurt) By Samira Kazan updated August 19, 2022 Çilbir (properly written as Çılbır) is a simple Turkish poached eggs dish served with a garlic yogurt base and drizzled with aromatic melted paprika butter and Aleppo topping. A hearty breakfast in 10 minutes, delicious with simit, pita, or crusty bread! If you thought you enjoyed Menemen (a Turkish scrambled eggs dish with tomatoes) and are a fan of poached eggs , then this Çilbir recipe (Turkish poached eggs and yogurt with paprika butter) is a must-try!...

Recipes › Drinks Coconut Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino By Samira Kazan updated November 12, 2024 Enjoy this 3-ingredient coconut vanilla bean creme frappuccino in just minutes – combining coconut milk, vanilla, a sweetener, and ice cubes for a simple and delicious naturally dairy-free vanilla frappuccino! This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and is perfect for coconut lovers out there; vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be made paleo! When the warm weather appears, I love to whip up large batches of homemade lemonade (and recently, cucumber lemonade !...

Soups Easy Carrot Soup By Samira Kazan updated February 29, 2024 This easy carrot soup is creamy, comforting, delicately spiced, and ready in 30 minutes! Even better, it’s budget-friendly and can be made with dairy or coconut milk! Soups are one of my favorite low-effort, minimal-prep, quick, satisfying meals, made with low-cost ingredients. This appetizing carrot soup combines hearty root vegetables with ginger and cream and perfectly balances sweet, savory, spicy, and creamy....

Recipes › Mains Easy Garlic Chili Oil Noodles (10 Minute Meal!) By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 These easy garlic chili oil noodles combine your noodles of choice (gluten-free, vegan, low-carb) with an aromatic garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chili oil sauce for a simple 10-minute meal! Top up with extra veggies and protein for more of a meal if preferred! When I’m looking for a quick, simple, and satisfying meal, stir-fries and noodles are some of my current favorite go-to’s....

Condiments Easy Tomato Jam Recipe (Fridge or Canning Option) By Samira Kazan published September 09, 2025 This sweet and spiced tomato jam is one of my favorite ways to preserve the flavor of summer. Simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and just a hint of chili, it’s bold, tangy, and beautifully balanced. I always make a big batch to can and enjoy through the colder months — it’s especially delicious paired with creamy homemade goat cheese , spread onto toast, crackers, or flatbread....

Recipes › Desserts Homemade Peach Ice Cream (Vegan Peach Ice Cream) By Samira Kazan updated August 11, 2021 How to make peach ice cream with just 5 ingredients (and a pinch of salt) for a fruity, fun, and creamy treat! This homemade peach ice cream recipe ditches dairy and eggs in place of coconut and cashews (no bananas in sight!) for super creamy vegan peach ice cream that’s impressive enough for dairy and non-dairy eaters alike!...

Ingredient Guides How to Cook Dried Chickpeas By Samira Kazan published December 10, 2024 Learn how to cook dried chickpeas on the stovetop so they are perfect for hummus, stews, or salads. Just soak them first, then boil until they’re nice and tender. I always have cooked chickpeas in my fridge or freezer, ready to use whenever I need them. Although store-bought canned chickpeas can be convenient, I assure you—learning how to cook dried chickpeas at home is worth it....

Ingredient Guides How to Make Cornmeal By Samira Kazan updated April 04, 2022 A simple DIY for how to make cornmeal at home with popcorn and options for dehydrated corn. A GF flour & polenta substitute made from dried and ground corn kernels – more cost-effective, and less processed than store-bought varieties! Yup, you read right, this post is taking you through how to make cornmeal at home – and not just from dehydrated corn, but also popcorn kernels!...

Ingredient Guides How to Make Rose Water By Samira Kazan updated March 08, 2024 How to make rose water at home with a couple of quick and simple steps. The distilled rose water can be used in recipes, as a beautiful product, a scented room mist, or even as a gift! I love all sorts of DIY projects and this homemade rose water is one of my favorites. I find its lovely smell so relaxing, that I can spray it around me all day long....

Recipes › Mains Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 Make the BEST air fryer chicken breast in under 25 minutes . It’s tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and a great healthy protein for any meal! There is a method of preparing juicy chicken breasts no matter your tools, time, and effort preferences. Slow cooker shredded chicken and Instant Pot chicken breasts are simple set-and-forget methods that use liquid for super juicy but not crispy breasts....

Recipes ‚Ä∫ DIYs Lemon Simple Syrup By Samira Kazan updated July 29, 2024 Learn how to make lemon simple syrup at home. Sweet, sour, and oh-so lemony, this easy lemon syrup recipe is perfect for lemonade, cocktails, and so much more ! A lemon syrup recipe should be a staple ‚Äì and if don’t have one, I’m about to give you a fantastic one. I’m often looking for simple ways to add flavor to a dish or even to find something that’ll give a dish a complete makeover....

Recipes › Appetizers Pan Con Tomate (Pa Amb Tomàquet | Tomato Bread) By Samira Kazan updated April 13, 2022 Pan con tomate (pa amb tomàquet) is a popular Catalan tapa dish made with crusty bread, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Prepared in just minutes and with fresh, high-quality ingredients, this tomato bread is both humble and incredibly delicious! If you think Italian tomato bruschetta is simple, then you’ll adore this Spanish pan con tomate....

Recipes › Drinks Pineapple Ginger Juice (With or Without Juicer) By Samira Kazan updated October 28, 2022 Pineapple ginger juice is sweet, refreshing, spicy, tangy, and tart – delicious for a summertime shot or to sip on throughout the day. All you need is 3-5 ingredients, no added sugar, and a juicer or blender! Having shared recipes for a soothing pineapple skin tea and refreshing pineapple ginger lemonade , now it’s time to share a simple pineapple juicing recipe for summery pineapple ginger juice!...

Recipes › Vegan Rich Mushroom Ragù By Samira Kazan updated April 29, 2024 This rich mushroom ragù combines mushrooms with vegetables and aromatics. It is umami-rich, high-protein, absolutely delicious, and perfect for topping tons of dishes! This flavorful mushroom ragu recipe is hearty, healthy, and packed with protein. By combining umami-rich wild mushrooms with vegetables and other flavor-boosting ingredients, you can prepare a thick and decadent vegan ragu. It’s great for serving over all your favorite pasta dishes, mashed potato, rice, and more....

Recipes › Desserts Simple Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe By Samira Kazan updated March 24, 2025 A delicious, simple winter-warming gluten-free pumpkin spice banana bread recipe using almond flour. An easy gluten-free dessert option for all! You’re probably used to seeing my various vegan tarts and no-bake treats, but I have to admit that one of my absolute favourite desserts of all is a delicious but humble easy banana bread recipe. This gluten free banana bread recipe uses almond flour and includes pumpkin spice (optional), for a fall twist (Plus, it’s low sugar too)....

Condiments Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso | Red Pesto) By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 Sun-dried tomato pesto (Pesto Rosso) is a vibrant, robust, and rich homemade red pesto, made with just a handful of ingredients and perfect for adding to pasta, over proteins, in sandwiches, and more! I have something to admit. Even though I whip up a batch of homemade basil pesto monthly, this is the first time I’ve made my own red pesto, in the form of this sun-dried tomato pesto (pesto rosso)....

Slow Cooker The Best Crockpot Chili Recipe By Samira Kazan updated August 30, 2024 My deliciously spicy crockpot chili recipe is packed full of flavor and makes for easy, no-fuss comfort food – perfect for cold nights! This easy crockpot chili recipe is a great way to enjoy a comforting meal with minimal prep and effort. The key here is patience. The chili cooks low and slow so the meat has time to get beautifully tender and the flavors can meld together into a warm and spicy sauce....