Air Fryer The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken By Samira Kazan updated November 12, 2024 This air fryer whole chicken is well-seasoned, tender, and juicy. Plus, it is super simple to make and cooks in about an hour, giving you perfect results every time! This recipe is prepared with just a handful of simple ingredients. Plus, the hassle-free recipe delivers beautifully roasted low-carb meat. Get ready for a main course that promises to steal the show at any meal!...

Chicken The Best Chicken Lollipops By Samira Kazan updated October 10, 2024 Crispy, juicy, and perfectly baked (not fried), these easy lollipop drumsticks make for an easy appetizer and impressive party food any time of the year. Making chicken lollipops isn’t as complicated as it sounds. In fact, with just a handful of ingredients and plenty of fresh herbs and spices, you’ll get these wonderfully juicy and tender lollipop chicken legs....

Recipes › Mains The Perfect Air Fryer Steak By Samira Kazan updated January 10, 2025 Make foolproof, perfect air fryer steak that’s tender and juicy in the middle and seared and crusty on the outside in as little as 7 minutes of cooking time! I love having basic protein recipes to hand for quick and simple last-minute weeknight meals. Luckily, an air fryer makes that so simple to do – with options like air fried chicken thighs , air fryer salmon , air fried cod , and succulent air fryer steak!...

Recipes ‚Ä∫ Mains Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington By Samira Kazan updated November 07, 2023 When it comes to show-stopping Christmas main meals that are ALSO vegan and vegetarian friendly, there’s no better recipe than my juicy and comforting vegetarian mushroom Wellington . Christmas staples are staples for a reason ‚Äì but for vegans and vegetarians, the holiday can be decidedly meat-orientated. That’s where my Christmas Wellington comes in. Packed with delicious mushroomy flavors and plenty of other seasonal delights, all wrapped in a crisp shortcrust pastry shell, this vegan- and vegetarian-friendly take on the classic beef Wellington makes for an impressive centerpiece as part of your holiday table....

Recipes › Vegan 5 Min Vegan Pesto with Cheesy Flavor By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 Vegan pesto is creamy, rich, delicious, and such a versatile sauce. My go-to five-minute vegan pesto recipe is dairy-free and perfect for a variety of dishes. For the longest time, looking at the jars of pesto in the grocery store, I always thought they were complicated to make. Why spend so much time making my own sauce when I could just buy it?...

Recipes › Appetizers Cucumber Sushi (Without Rice) By Samira Kazan published June 07, 2024 This cucumber sushi is 100% plant-based, can be made in under 15 minutes, and is perfect for a healthy, delicious, low-carb snack or appetizer. Serve with a delicious avocado dip or your favorite sauce, and enjoy the fresh taste of the vegetables. This healthy rainbow cucumber sushi is the perfect way to eat more vegetables. It’s delicious, nutritious, and extremely customizable....

Condiments Date Paste (One Ingredient) By Samira Kazan published February 28, 2025 Make the best date paste at home with just one ingredient, a blender, and a few minutes. This natural sweetener is a must-try alternative to processed sugar. Using dates is one of my favorite ways to naturally sweeten baked goods, healthy smoothy recipes , and more. However, adding the dates directly into the recipe always results in chunky bits, or it takes forever to blend them with the rest of the ingredients....

Recipes › Drinks Ginger Turmeric Shot Recipe By Samira Kazan published January 23, 2026 Ginger and turmeric are two bold roots that belong together in the kitchen. This ginger turmeric shot recipe leans into that pairing: bright citrus, spicy warmth, and a tiny pinch of pepper to round it out. You’ll blend or juice fresh roots and lemon for a concentrated, kitchen-made shot with a clean ingredient list and no sweeteners....

Recipes › Sides Homemade Garlic Naan Bread (Indian Flatbread) By Samira Kazan updated October 10, 2024 How to make delicious, traditional garlic naan at home with just 10 ingredients and a super simple process. This Indian flatbread is simple, flavorful, and perfect for serving alongside curries and stews. Plus, this recipe is easily veganized too! This Indian flatbread is simple to make and perfect for serving alongside curries, stews, and any number of dishes where you can use it to mop up all the juices (instead of a spoon, if you want to use it the traditional way!...

Seafood How to Cook Sardines (Roasted with Garlic and Lemon) By Samira Kazan published January 28, 2026 If you’ve been curious about how to cook sardines , this is the simple, weeknight-friendly method I rely on. The fish roasts hot and fast until the edges are lightly crisp, the flesh turns juicy and opaque, and the pan smells garlicky and citrusy. The promise is straightforward: one pan, a bright lemon-garlic-chili coating, and tender sardines in minutes....

Ingredient Guides How To Make Chocolate From Cocoa Beans (Bean to Bar Chocolate) By Samira Kazan published April 23, 2021 How to make chocolate from cocoa beans – the full 7-step process done at home for delicious bean to bar chocolate every time! Each step is thoroughly explained with a step-by-step process to do it at home. I’ve previously shared methods for making ‘cheat’ homemade milk chocolate , dark chocolate , and white chocolate ....

Ingredient Guides How to Make Ghee By Samira Kazan published March 12, 2025 Learn how to make ghee at home with just one ingredient—butter! This easy, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought ghee has a rich, nutty flavor and a high smoke point, making it perfect for cooking, baking, and those with dairy sensitivities. Making ghee at home is simple and takes just 25-30 minutes. All you need is high-quality unsalted butter ....

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Grapefruit Juice (3 Methods) By Samira Kazan updated December 19, 2023 How to make grapefruit juice with or without a juicer. It’s slightly sweet, fairly tart, and refreshing, with a bright, vibrant flavor that lifts any drink or dish. Enjoy it alone, added to juice blends, or in cocktails. Just like orange juice and apple juice , while it’s easy enough to pick them up in-store, making this tart homemade fresh grapefruit juice is much better!...

Recipes How to make Homemade Hazelnut Butter By Samira Kazan updated April 11, 2025 A delicious, ONE-ingredient, homemade hazelnut butter recipe with flavoured hazelnut butter options, & hazelnut butter uses! The first thing that comes to mind when I think of a delicious homemade hazelnut butter recipe is a homemade, vegan Nutella spread. And, if that’s what you want too then – fear not! I already have a recipe for that!...

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Passion Fruit Juice (2 Methods) By Samira Kazan updated October 10, 2024 How to make homemade passion fruit juice with or without a blender, then customize it to your liking! This maracuya juice is fairly tart, slightly sweet, super refreshing, and packed with several vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants! Fresh-squeezed juices are a weakness of mine. I’ve been whipping up batches of pineapple juice , freshly squeezed orange juice , and apple juice for years....

Chicken Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe By Samira Kazan published July 07, 2025 Grilled chicken breast has a bit of a reputation — it’s often dry and forgettable, or it’s exactly what you want for a quick, satisfying dinner. Over the years, I’ve tested so many versions, and this lemon herb marinade has become my go-to. It’s bright, fresh, and works beautifully with the grill’s smoky char. Best of all, it comes together with ingredients I always have on hand....

Chicken One Pan Chicken And Potatoes By Samira Kazan updated February 26, 2025 This easy-to-prep one pan chicken and potatoes is the perfect quick dinner of juicy chicken and crispy potatoes – a must-have for busy weekday nights that tastes so delicious! When you don’t have much time to cook, this effortless chicken and potato recipe is the perfect dinner option for the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients, you get wonderfully juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks with a rich tomato flavor....

Recipes › Sides Oven-Roasted Corn in Foil with Garlic Butter By Samira Kazan updated July 08, 2024 The only way to make oven roasted corn on the cob better is to drench it in garlic butter! My easy recipe delivers perfect corn on the cob packed full of flavor, every time. When the weather doesn’t agree with my grilling plans, I turn to one of my favorite, fail-safe corn recipes: oven roasted corn on the cob....

Recipes › Sides Perfectly Grilled Eggplant Recipe By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 This perfect grilled eggplant is a versatile addition to your cookout menus that’s naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and with an incredible, smoky flavor. When the sun’s out, the grill’s out – and I’m usually looking for something new to add to the unique, smoky flavor that the grill brings. After a bit of experimenting, I might have found the perfect thing – eggplant....

Pantry Pink Pickled Turnips By Samira Kazan published November 08, 2024 Pickles are an essential part of Lebanese food. These pickled turnips (pink pickles) are easy to make and last for one month in the fridge. Tangy and firm, they’re an essential condiment for authentic falafel and chicken shawarma and are also served with meze platters and more! Pickled turnips are like the pickled cabbage of the Middle East—beautiful pink pickles (naturally colored) with a delicious tangy pickled flavor that accompanies a wide variety of dishes....