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Recipes › Mains Air Fryer Salmon (10-Minute Recipe!) By Samira Kazan updated August 29, 2024 Deliciously tender and flaky inside, with a touch of crispiness outside, this air fryer salmon recipe will give you perfect fish every time – and keep a fresh cooking atmosphere in your kitchen. Though you can oven-bake salmon or pan-fry your salmon, I’ve always found that it leaves a lingering fragrance in your kitchen. Putting salmon in the air fryer eliminates this concern and gives you delicious, flavorful fish in a fraction of the time....

Recipes › DIYs Authentic Taco Seasoning Spice By Samira Kazan updated August 28, 2023 This homemade taco seasoning mix is smoky, savory, spicy, ready in 2 minutes, easy to tweak, and works well with tacos, veggies, seafood, grains, soups, and more! A few years ago, I never would have thought to make homemade spice mixes. I mean, the convenience of pre-made spice mixes is undeniable. But sodium levels and chemicals of store-bought taco seasoning are not so impressive....

Recipes › Sides Best Grilled Corn Recipe (5 Ways Tested) By Samira Kazan published June 30, 2025 Grilled corn on the cob is one of the easiest and most satisfying things to make on the grill — sweet, smoky, juicy, and ready in minutes. I re-tested all the most popular methods, including with the husk on (soaked or dry), wrapped in foil, tied-back husks for presentation, and fully husked for maximum char....

Beef Best Kofta Kebab (With Video) By Samira Kazan published August 29, 2024 This is the best authentic kofta kebab recipe, using ground meat, fresh herbs, and Lebanese spices. Make delicious grilled kebabs the whole family will enjoy ! Plus, a video and detailed step-by-step instructions are included. These grilled kofta skewers are a simple and flavorful dish that requires minimal prep time. They use ground meat, fresh herbs, and Lebanese spices....

Pantry Blackberry Jam Recipe (With Video) By Samira Kazan updated July 22, 2024 Learn how to make blackberry jam at home using just four ingredients. My foolproof method is beginner jam-makers friendly , allowing you to store the blackberry jam short term or preserve it for long-term storage. Important note: This recipe was updated and improved on July 12, 2024, to include more information on proper canning, storage, and more tips....

Recipes › Mains Chicken Crust Pizza Topped with Caesar Salad By Samira Kazan published June 10, 2024 This chicken crust pizza topped with Caesar salad will be your next favorite protein-packed dish. It’s so easy to make, requires just a few simple ingredients, and the whole family will love it. Reversing the order of the ingredients might sound weird, but I love how this low-carb, high-protein pizza with a gluten-free crust turned out....

Chicken Chicken Parmesan By Samira Kazan updated October 11, 2024 Make restaurant-quality crispy chicken parmesan at home! Super crispy breaded chicken smothered with marinara sauce and topped with parmesan and ooey gooey mozzarella – in under 30 minutes. Crispy chicken parmesan (aka chicken parmigiana) is one of those delicious dishes that looks fancy but is fairly simple to make at home. If you’ve ever made crispy chicken cutlets , you’re already halfway there!...

Recipes › Desserts Chocolate Fudge (Naturally Sweetened) By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 Delicious 4-ingredient hazelnut chocolate fudge recipe – one bowl, a few minutes prep, and this dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free ‘Nutella’ inspired fudge is going to rock your world! This Nutella inspired fudge is my take on the very popular vegan peanut butter fudge, because why should peanut butter have all the fun? By combining hazelnut butter and cacao powder, you get a rich and creamy hazelnut chocolate fudge that is ridiculously moreish....

Holidays Christmas Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes By Samira Kazan updated November 01, 2023 Thick and fluffy gingerbread pancakes are the perfect way to start your Christmas day! These warmly spiced Christmas pancakes are sugar-free, super THICK, and can be prepared as written OR made even fluffier Japanese-style souffle pancakes. Top these holiday pancakes off with some whipped cream and maple syrup or tons of other toppings! I’ve never made a secret of my pancake obsession....

Recipes Crispy Accordion Potatoes (On A Stick) By Samira Kazan updated June 02, 2022 If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy a crispy potato snack, then these accordion potatoes on a stick are the perfect dish for you, like crispy tornado potatoes but with a different cut! Plus, this recipe is baked, not fried, for healthier potato snacking! It’s pretty incredible what you can do with the humble potato....

Lifestyle How to Clean An Electric Kettle By Samira Kazan updated June 22, 2022 How to clean an electric kettle at home with vinegar, citric acid, or lemon juice to improve the lifespan, descale the kettle, and improve the performance of this well-used kitchen item! Having lived in London with its hard water for YEARS, I’m no stranger to the nasty build-up of mineral deposits that can build up inside a kettle (aka kettle “furring”)....

Pantry How To Dry Thyme (3 Methods) By Samira Kazan updated March 28, 2025 How to dry thyme with one of three methods: in the oven, in a dehydrator, or naturally. As well as how to store, convert, and use the dried thyme! It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that my pantry is filled with various dried and preserved goods. From these ‘sun-dried’ tomatoes , coconut flakes , and powdered milk to this dried thyme....

Recipes › Drinks How To Make Almond Milk In 2 Minutes (Instant Nut Milk) By Samira Kazan updated January 17, 2024 How to make almond milk from almond butter at home with just two ingredients, in 2 minutes, using one of three methods (using the ‘instant nut milk’/ ‘almond milk hack’). Best of all, these methods works with all seed and nut butters! Over the past few years, I’ve found myself turning more towards dairy-free milk options , particularly integrating options like homemade almond milk and oat milk into my day-to-day routine....

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Celery Juice (In a Juicer) By Samira Kazan updated January 17, 2024 How to juice celery to enjoy alone or in juice blends as a fresh and nourishing beverage – including the top benefits of celery juice and its side effects! I’ve always prescribed an 80/20 approach to my diet, trying to consume a primarily healthy 80%, with 20% treats along the way. One way I love to provide my body with a concentrated dose of nutrients is through juicing!...

Ingredient Guides How To Make Chickpea Flour By Samira Kazan updated March 23, 2021 Two simple methods for homemade chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour) – an excellent gluten-free flour option for a wide variety of your baking needs. It may seem like I’m a bit chickpea obsessed, especially if you’ve noticed that my number of chickpea-related recipes and DIYs is going up every single week. What can I say, I love this ingredient!...

Recipes › DIYs How To Make Homemade Pasta (Egg Pasta) By Samira Kazan updated August 08, 2024 How to make homemade pasta (egg pasta) with just two ingredients and a simple process – no pasta machine required . This pasta dough recipe can then be used to make homemade pasta noodles, sheets, and shapes! I’ll also take you through how to store fresh pasta, dry it, and cook it! It occurred to me last week that although I’ve shared recipes for vegan pasta (also called ‘pasta Bianca dough’), chickpea flour pasta, oat pasta, homemade pappardelle pasta , and spinach ravioli (along with other homemade pasta recipes!...

Ingredient Guides How To Make Homemade Walnut Milk By Samira Kazan updated February 14, 2022 How to make homemade walnut milk with just TWO ingredients and a blender! This homemade walnut milk blends soaked walnuts (activated walnuts) and water to make a buttery, creamy, silky walnut milk packed with flavor and nutrition! This simple nut milk is the perfect new addition to your dairy-free milk collection! This homemade walnut milk recipe was originally posted in March 2020, but has been updated as of October 2021 with some extra notes, tips, uses, and flavor varieties!...

Recipes › Desserts How to Make Italian Authentic Tiramisu Recipe By Samira Kazan updated June 27, 2024 This authentic tiramisu recipe combines light ladyfingers soaked in an espresso-alcohol (alcohol optional) mixture then layered with a fluffy, rich, creamy mascarpone mixture before being topped off with a dusting of cacao powder. This Italian tiramisu recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike – rich, creamy, decadent, and yet light enough to enjoy year-round!...

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Lemon Water By Samira Kazan published July 08, 2022 How to make lemon water that will keep you hydrated and refreshed and will help replace sugary drinks with a zero-calorie, zero-sugar option! Want to save this recipe? The ingredients How to make lemon water FAQs More Hydrating Recipes How to Make Lemon Water Recipe The ingredients Learn how to make lemon water with just two base ingredients....

Recipes › Drinks How To Make Taro Milk Tea By Samira Kazan updated July 24, 2024 Make taro milk tea at home with taro powder, tea, milk, and tapioca pearls in sugar syrup. It’s simple, creamy, and delicious – a perfect purple drink for the summer! After perfecting my homemade tapioca pearls (boba) and making an easy bubble tea recipe , it’s time to try another favorite: taro milk tea. This drink mixes the unique taste of taro with creamy milk and chewy tapioca pearls, making it a must-try for any bubble tea fan....