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Recipes › Desserts How To Make Coconut Whipped Cream By Samira Kazan published August 18, 2020 A simple DIY for homemade coconut whipped cream . This ingredient is a delicious dairy-free whipping cream alternative, takes just minutes to prepare, and is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, Whole30, paleo, and keto-friendly! If you’re looking for a delicious dairy-free whipped ream that works in the same way and has a wonderfully light and airy texture, then look no further than coconut whipped cream....

Recipes › DIYs How to Make Dumpling Wrappers (Potsticker, Wonton, Gyoza) By Samira Kazan updated November 06, 2024 How to make dumpling wrappers (aka dumpling skins) using just 3 ingredients and a simple process. This versatile vegan dough is perfect for use as dumplings, pierogi, wonton, and gyoza wrappers and is egg-free and freezer-friendly! If you’re looking for an all-purpose homemade dumpling dough ready to use for all sorts of stuffed creations, then these dumpling wrappers are for you and your dumplings (and dumpling soup !...

Pantry How to Make Homemade Croutons By Samira Kazan published December 24, 2024 Learn how to make homemade croutons with old bread, garlic, olive oil, and your favorite seasoning. Crispy and delicious, they are perfect for soups, salads, stuffing, and more! I am so happy I learned how to make croutons from scratch at home. Now, whenever I have leftover crusty bread , I don’t need to waste it. Instead, I make a batch of crispy croutons that are perfect to top my favorite meals, like a chicken Caesar salad , creamy tomato soup , or cream of asparagus soup ....

Recipes ‚Ä∫ DIYs How To Make Paneer At Home By Samira Kazan updated October 28, 2020 A simple DIY for how to make paneer at home, using just 2 ingredients for this slightly chewy, non-melting, delicious Indian paneer cheese recipe.¬† This DIY is a simple paneer cheese recipe – showing you how to make paneer at home with just two ingredients. This non-melting, Indian classic can then be cooked into a variety of dishes where it’s soft, chewy texture and ability to suck up the flavors of everything around it make it a delicious treat....

Ingredient Guides How to Prep, Cook and Freeze Dried Red Kidney Beans By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2025 How to prep, cook and freeze dried red kidney beans for all your recipes – Dried beans are cheaper and tastier than canned versions and a great store cupboard staple to have on-hand! Yes, it takes a little more effort than simply opening a can, and away you go, but learning how long to soak dried red kidney beans, how to cook red kidney beans, and how to store and freeze the beans is definitely the way forward....

Recipes › Sides Kani Salad (Japanese Style) By Samira Kazan updated November 15, 2023 Japanese kani salad recipe is light, creamy, & refreshing – combining imitation crab with shredded cucumber & carrots tossed in a creamy mayo-based sauce as a simple and delicious side dish! Want to save this recipe? What is Kani salad? What you’ll need How to make Kani salad How long can you store Kani salad? More salad recipes Kani Salad (Japanese Style) Recipe What is Kani salad?...

Condiments Lavender Syrup By Samira Kazan updated August 03, 2024 This three-ingredient lavender syrup is about to make your tastebuds visit tastebud heaven. The flavor of this lavender simple syrup is like high-end cuisine meets warmth and comfort. Use this simple syrup recipe to add to your favorite drinks or find a new way to enjoy it every single day. Isn’t it funny how our brains work? When we hear the word syrup, we often think about pancake syrup or maple syrup to add to breakfast foods and baked treats....

Recipes › Sides Microwave Baked Potato By Samira Kazan published November 18, 2024 Make a quick and easy microwave baked potato in under 10 minutes. It’s soft, fluffy, and ready in a fraction of the time it takes to bake – a delicious, easy side dish or main! As much as I love the crispy skin on oven-baked potatoes , I sometimes feel impatient or need something on the table quickly....

Recipes › Sides Natural Squid Ink Black Burger Buns By Samira Kazan updated March 26, 2025 These all-natural squid ink black burger buns are the perfect way to impress (or scare) your friends and family, as well as add intrigue to your next burger recipe! If you follow me on Instagram then you’ll know that last year I catered an event with one theme. Black. I made black foods of all kinds, dips, crackers, mini burgers etc....

Soups One-Pot Turmeric Ginger Pumpkin Soup By Samira Kazan updated July 30, 2024 This turmeric ginger pumpkin soup with carrot and bell pepper is creamy without cream, comforting, and warming! Best of all, this recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan and only requires below 10 ingredients, fresh or canned pumpkin, one-pot, and under an hour on the stovetop (crockpot and Instant Pot methods included!). This recipe was originally posted in September 2018 but has been updated as of October 2021 with some extra notes, tips, and cooking methods (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)!...

Recipes › Sides Oven Baked French Fries By Samira Kazan published January 23, 2024 Perfectly crispy, crunchy, and excellent for dipping, these baked French fries are the best alternative to store-bought oven fries – and they taste better too! Almost any meal can be improved with French fries, and my baked version is a little bit herby, a little bit salty, and packed full of flavor. Using just four ingredients, you can create restaurant-quality oven-baked French fries that aren’t just better for your wallet but taste so much better than any you could find at the grocery store....

Pantry Quick Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe By Samira Kazan updated August 01, 2024 Make quick and delicious homemade pizza sauce in just 20 minutes with 6 ingredients. A freezer and canner-friendly sauce that tastes so much better than commercial versions! The next time you’re craving a delicious homemade Neapolitan pizza marinara style but turn to your pantry to discover there’s no pizza sauce there, don’t panic! You can learn how to make pizza sauce in 20 minutes from ingredients you probably already have – meaning no need to pop to the shops!...

Recipes › Sides Roasted Cabbage Steaks By Samira Kazan published January 17, 2025 These roasted cabbage steaks are quick, simple, and versatile. They make a delicious side dish or a satisfying vegetarian or vegan main. Roasting cabbage steaks in the oven is so easy and quick. This humble vegetable transforms entirely—the edges become caramelized with a slight crunch, and the middle becomes soft and tender. The process of roasting enhances the natural sweetness of cabbage, making it super appetizing and tasty....

Salads Salted Cod Salad (Buljol) By Samira Kazan updated August 15, 2024 Who said you can’t have salad for breakfast? This salted cod salad (Buljol) is a traditional breakfast in Trinidad and Tobago and is quite popular throughout the Caribbean! There’s nothing quite like a healthy salad! This yummy Trini dish has all the incredible Caribbean flavors in one bowl. It’s so easy to make, too, with just a few simple ingredients!...

Recipes › Sides Sauteed Arugula Recipe By Samira Kazan updated April 10, 2025 Put the spinach aside and tell kale to take a hike! This season’s hottest side dish is sauteed arugula , packed with goodness, and just as delicious. I’m always trying to find new and tasty ways to integrate leafy greens into my recipes. Whether it’s hiding them in plain sight or making them the star attraction of the dish....

Salads Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad) By Samira Kazan published July 18, 2025 I can’t remember a summer growing up without this Shirazi salad on the table. It’s one of those staples that feels like second nature, simple to make but full of bright, refreshing flavor. It’s just cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and a sprinkle of dried mint, but the combination is magic, especially with a simple dressing of citrus and olive oil....

Recipes ‚Ä∫ DIYs Simple Oat Milk Creamer (Oat Cream) By Samira Kazan updated September 30, 2020 A simple homemade oat cream DIY using just 4 ingredients (water and salt included). This oat milk creamer is perfect as a coffee creamer and to use as a dairy-alternative in sauces, soups, desserts, and more! Plus this recipe is gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, etc. Recently I’ve had more time to experiment with making my Barista-style favorite drinks at home – dairy-free and with all-natural ingredients....

Recipes › Desserts Strawberry Pretzel Salad By Samira Kazan published July 02, 2025 Strawberry pretzel salad is one of those desserts I didn’t expect to love, until I tried it at a Fourth of July-themed potluck during my college years. Sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy all at once, it was unlike anything I’d had before. Retro, a little quirky, and instantly addictive. This is my go-to version after testing it several ways....

Recipes › Desserts The Best Baklava Recipe By Samira Kazan published January 16, 2025 My easy homemade baklava recipe combines buttery, honey-soaked layers of flaky phyllo pastry with an appetizing nut filling Рa crispy dessert everyone will love! Including top tips and step-by-step photos and video. Baklava (sometimes spelled baklawa or baklava) is a type of pastry made of layers of chopped nuts and flaky phyllo pastry soaked in sweet syrup....

Soups The Best Instant Pot Vegetable Soup By Samira Kazan updated November 11, 2024 Instant Pot vegetable soup is hearty, healthy, packed with vegetables, full of flavor, super adaptable, and ready in under 30 minutes! A delicious and nutritious meat-free meal to warm you this winter! I have shared an Olive Garden copycat recipe for minestrone soup (essentially pasta vegetable soup). However, for days you want something even lighter and healthier, ditch the pasta and enjoy a bowl of cabbage soup , borscht , or this nourishing Instant Pot vegetable soup....