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Pantry Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 With just six ingredients, you can create your own DIY everything bagel seasoning . And it’s so good, you’ll never go back to store-bought. If you’re scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, you’ll be very familiar with “everything bagel seasoning” – or “all-bagel seasoning”, depending on who you ask. And it’s not just for bagels anymore. This seasoning can be used on so many things from bread loaves to salads....

Recipes › Breakfast Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2024 These light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes are made with pantry-friendly ingredients and are bursting with flavor. Plus, ricotta cheese pancakes contain more protein than regular pancakes, and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Do you know what’s crazy? My blog doesn’t have a single “regular” pancake recipe. Sure, I’ve got protein pancakes , thick fluffy Japanese-style pancakes , and little Danish blueberry pancake balls (aebleskiver) and a sheet pan pancake that’s perfect for quick breakfasts or feeding a crowd....

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Cold Brew Coffee By Samira Kazan updated March 07, 2025 Cold brew coffee is a refreshing way to start the day! Learn how to make cold brew coffee with just two simple ingredients and an easy method. Enjoy the smooth, sweet, and balanced flavor of this cold brew recipe. Who says that you can’t make cold coffee and skip the heat this summer? As we are heading into yet another heat wave here in the UK, I am looking for more ways to keep refreshing....

Recipes › Vegan How To Make Crispy Tofu By Samira Kazan updated December 05, 2025 A crispy, plant-based alternative to junk food, this amazing crispy tofu recipe is one of the best ways to cook tofu. Plus, it’s so delicious and you can customize it with your favorite seasonings! Tofu has been used in Eastern Asian cooking for more than 2,000 years. But it is still a relatively new ingredient to the wider Western palate and home cooks....

Ingredient Guides How To Make Powdered Milk At Home By Samira Kazan updated April 11, 2025 How to make powdered milk at home from fresh milk – using just a large saucepan and fresh milk. Making homemade powdered milk is not only a simple process, but it can also extend the life of milk nearing its use-by date by months (if not years), as well as keep your dairy supply going for longer....

Recipes › Desserts Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) By Samira Kazan updated November 12, 2024 Om Ali(Egyptian Bread Pudding) is a classic Egyptian recipe made with bread or pastry soaked in sweetened milk and mixed with nuts and shredded coconut. It’s a crispy, crunchy, sweet, creamy, moreish Egyptian dessert! Want to save this recipe? What is Om Ali? The Ingredients How to Make Om Ali? How Make Ahead and Store? Recipe Notes More Dessert Recipes Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) Recipe What is Om Ali?...

Recipes ‚Ä∫ Snacks Peanut Butter Twix Bars By Samira Kazan updated March 12, 2024 These vegan and gluten-free copycat peanut butter Twix bars are full of creamy caramel, crunchy shortbread, and smooth chocolate. The ultimate sweet treat! Satisfy your sweet tooth without worrying about what’s inside with these easy homemade Twix bars – you’d never guess these simple ingredients would make something so delicious! With a date caramel, light almond flour shortbread base, and crisp chocolate coating, you’ll never go back to the original after you’ve tried these....

Recipes › Drinks Super Easy Berry Smoothie By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2025 This frozen berry smoothie makes for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Packed with antioxidants, this mixed berry smoothie recipe is here to push your ice cream cravings aside with a cool, fruity hit of something dessert-like, but totally healthy. Summer is on its way and I’m always looking for ways to try and beat the heat. It can be such a temptation to head for the freezer and grab a pint of ice cream....

Recipes › DIYs The Best Flax Milk By Samira Kazan updated September 05, 2024 Learn how to make non-slimy flax milk easily with my simple steps and troubleshooting tips for a nutritious homemade recipe. Flax milk is a delicious dairy-free milk option that requires just two ingredients. It is packed with nutrition and is a perfect healthy addition to smoothies, oatmeal, etc. The process of making it is slightly different from the majority of other plant-based milk recipes (like homemade walnut milk )—with a couple of additional steps....

Recipes › Drinks The Best Mango Smoothie By Samira Kazan updated April 19, 2024 Simple mango smoothie recipe that is refreshing and easy to make. With four simple ingredients, it’s the perfect healthy breakfast idea or sweet snack to add to your day. Any mango lover will agree that this mango smoothie recipe is one of the best! One thing I am sure of is that you need to try this refreshing smoothie now....

Seasonal What’s in Season – August Produce and Recipes By Samira Kazan updated August 01, 2024 July and August are very similar when it comes to produce – the big difference is how plentiful some of it is this month! So here is my handy guide for what’s in season in August ! It’s still officially the time of year for cookouts and BBQs. The produce in season for August carries over from July – blackberries are now plentiful, whether you buy them at the market or go picking for your own, and so are tomatoes, whose dozens of varieties have come into their own just in time to enjoy in the summer....

Pantry 15 Best Paprika Substitutes By Samira Kazan updated March 13, 2025 Hungary’s national spice is popular around the world, but if it’s not currently in your spice rack, these are the best paprika substitutes for whatever you’re cooking. What is paprika? Paprika is a spice made from specific ground red peppers, known for its deep crimson color. Most frequently used in Eastern European cooking and popular around the world, it has three distinct varieties....

Roundups 9 Refreshing Lemonade Recipes for Summer By Samira Kazan published July 03, 2025 I love having a few lemonade recipes ready for summer — they’re so simple to make, and perfect when friends come over or for any garden party or birthday. I always keep a classic homemade lemonade on repeat (it’s my go-to for events!) and it’s usually a hit — everyone loves it. But it’s also fun to mix things up with fruity flavors like raspberry, peach, cucumber… even naturally color-changing lemonade in pink, blue, or purple — all completely natural, of course....

Beef Beef Bourguignon (Tender Beef in a Rich Red Wine Sauce) By Samira Kazan published February 02, 2026 A cozy pot of beef bourguignon with tender beef, mellow red wine, and plump mushrooms is one of those dishes I love to start preparing the night before. Marinating the beef and taking time with each step gives you a rich, glossy stew that tastes like it cooked itself. My little trick is reducing the wine marinade by about half for deeper flavor, then building a smooth roux so the sauce clings to every piece....

Recipes › Appetizers Beet Hummus By Samira Kazan updated November 15, 2024 This creamy, earthy, sweet, and savory beet hummus is made with roasted beets and chickpeas. It’s a vibrant addition to any party platter, great for dipping chips or veggies or spreading over sandwiches! Want to save this recipe? Why I love this recipe Ingredients How to make beet hummus What to dip in beet hummus Recipe notes More hummus dips Beet Hummus Recipe Why I love this recipe Beets—or beetroot, as they’re known in some parts of the world—have a distinctive, earthy taste that turns a bit sweet when roasted and caramelized....

Recipes › Mains Best Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) By Samira Kazan updated March 08, 2024 A flavorful recipe for stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) , filled with rice and fresh veggies, and simmered in zesty lemon water. Follow my easy steps and watch the video to quickly master the art of making dolmas! I finally tried making my own stuffed grape leaves and it was way easier than I thought! I grew up watching my family spend ages making them and thought they’d be hard to do....

Soups Easy Mushroom Soup By Samira Kazan updated December 02, 2024 This rich, creamy mushroom soup is easy-to-make comfort food. It combines umami flavors with rich broth, white wine, and cream and is ready in about thirty minutes. You’ll never go back to grocery store soup again! Cream of mushroom soup is so easy to make at home. While it takes a little more effort than opening a can, the delicious flavor makes up for it....

Condiments Easy Orange Marmalade (No Added Pectin) By Samira Kazan published January 27, 2026 Every winter, I make a batch of orange marmalade that tastes bright, gently bitter, and full of citrus. This version uses a whole-fruit simmer so you can make it with Seville oranges or everyday sweet oranges and still get that classic marmalade texture. The method is simple: simmer whole fruit until tender, slice, add sugar equal to the prepared peel and pulp by weight, then boil to setting point....

Recipes › Gluten Free Gluten-Free Red Lentil Crackers (Lentil Chips) By Samira Kazan updated December 02, 2024 How to make red lentil crackers (aka lentil chips) with just 3 base ingredients and with under 10 minutes of hands-on prep! These baked lentil chips are naturally gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free, and packed with protein and fiber for healthy (and tasty) lentil snacks! If you’ve spent much time on my blog, then you’ll know that I am “dip” obsessed: spiced carrot dip , kashke bademjan (Persian eggplant dip), and Ajvar (eggplant red pepper dip) are just a few of the many dips already on Alphafoodie....

Recipes › Mains Healthy Mushroom & Lentil Vegan Meatballs By Samira Kazan updated October 28, 2024 These lentil & mushroom vegan meatballs are served in a simple tomato sauce and are dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, and delicious served with spaghetti, in a sub, and a variety of other dishes. I don’t know what it is about lentils and mushrooms, but they are amazing ingredients for making delicious meatless meatballs that don’t taste like vegan meatballs....