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Recipes › Drinks How to Make Bulletproof Coffee By Samira Kazan updated March 14, 2023 How to make bulletproof coffee , a rich and creamy blend that’s smooth, comforting, and simple to prepare at home. And all with just two base ingredients and 2 easy steps! If the idea of enjoying coffee with butter makes you recoil, don’t worry; I had a similar first reaction. However, as an avid golden milk drinker for the past couple of years (which usually contains a spoonful of coconut oil and has a fantastic smooth and rich mouthfeel), I’ve come around....

Recipes › Drinks How To Make Cherry Juice By Samira Kazan updated June 28, 2024 How to pit cherries and make homemade cherry juice using either sweet or tart cherries and one of five methods—with or without a juicer. This sweet/tart cherry juice is super refreshing, and flavorful . I currently have leftover mango juice , peach juice , and pineapple juice in my freezer. But I can’t seem to stop this homemade fruit juice kick that I’m on....

Recipes › Drinks How to Make Green Tea (With No Bitterness!) By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 As much as I love matcha green tea, loose leaf green tea leaves make for a delicious and warming beverage too – as long as you make it the right way, that is. Unfortunately, unlike many tea options, brewing green tea isn’t quite as simple as chucking the tea/teabag in a mug, covering with boiling water, and sweetening to your desire....

Recipes › Breakfast Simple Savory Oatmeal (Egg Oatmeal) By Samira Kazan updated July 31, 2024 How to make savory oatmeal ; the perfect recipe for anyone wanting a new way to enjoy their morning oatmeal. This egg oatmeal uses a simple veggie stock, onion, and garlic flavor base for creamy, savory oats, topped with a pan-fried egg and kale – or your toppings of choice. This healthy savory breakfast is vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with flavor and satisfaction!...

Salads The Best Leftover Turkey Salad By Samira Kazan published March 26, 2025 Got leftover turkey? This easy, creamy turkey salad is the best way to use it up! With crunchy celery, red onion, and a tangy dressing, it comes together in minutes. Serve it in a sandwich, with crackers, or over fresh greens—it’s simple, satisfying, and so good! Whenever I have leftover roast turkey, this is the first thing I make....

Recipes › Snacks The Best Nachos Recipe By Samira Kazan updated March 28, 2025 Simple, quick and so easy to customize, these homemade nachos are cheesy, crunchy, and packed with color and deliciousness. These nachos are super satisfying because of their protein-rich base of minced beef and cheese. They are very easy to put together and customize to your liking and can be served as a meal or as an appetizer....

Recipes › Appetizers The Best Stuffed Dates Ever By Samira Kazan updated December 03, 2024 Stuffed dates are quick, simple, moreish, & delicious. Choose from sweet or savory varieties below for an endlessly customizable crowd-pleasing snack, appetizer, or party food! Stuffed dates are a must-try for anyone searching for a new appetizer or snack for almost any occasion. They look fancy while being so easy to prepare, and with almost endless flavor varieties, they’re practically a guaranteed crowd-pleaser....

Recipes The Perfect Garlic Butter Shrimp By Samira Kazan updated December 28, 2023 Make restaurant-quality garlic butter shrimp in 10 minutes with plump, juicy shrimp in a simple lemon, garlic, & parsley butter sauce. A low-carb, keto, gluten-free appetizer or dinner! I could quite happily slather garlic butter over almost anything savory with a big smile on my face. Still, there’s something extra special about garlic bread , garlic butter corn on the cob , and these quick and easy, juicy garlic butter shrimp (garlic butter prawns for us in the UK)....

Recipes › Sides Aloo Paratha – Potato Roti Recipe By Samira Kazan updated July 19, 2024 Aloo Paratha (also called potato roti) is a delicious Indian flatbread dish that you won’t want to miss! Traditionally, this roti stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes is served with pickles and chili sauce as either a one-dish meal or a side. I love recipes that use simple ingredients, come together quickly, and produce savory results....

Condiments Arugula Pesto Recipe (5 Minute) By Samira Kazan updated March 10, 2025 This 5-minute arugula pesto with walnuts, lemon, garlic, and parmesan is fresh, vibrant, garlicky, and peppery. Perfect for spreading over sandwiches, using in pasta, over proteins, and more! I’m never without pesto in my fridge/freezer. And, while traditional Genovese basil pesto will forever be a favorite, I love experimenting with new flavor combinations. Like carrot leaf pesto , vegan pesto , sun-dried tomato pesto , and now this walnut arugula pesto recipe (aka rocket pesto)....

Condiments Authentic Zaatar Spice Recipe By Samira Kazan updated March 12, 2024 A simple, authentic Lebanese za’atar ( zaatar spice ) – an earthy, herby, savory Middle Eastern spice blend for a variety of dishes. This post will guide you through making a simple, authentic Lebanese Za’atar spice blend – a staple in my kitchen that I use 3-4 times a week. This is the Lebanese version, my favorite, which perfectly complements various dishes....

Recipes › Appetizers Baked Camembert with Dinner Rolls By Samira Kazan updated November 15, 2024 This Christmas appetizer is a tear-and-share bread made up of easy dinner rolls with baked camembert , shaped into a festive edible wreath! This festive centerpiece is not only versatile, but it’ll be the talk of the party! A few days ago, I posted a fun, festive cheese bun Christmas tree bread recipe , but I’m aware that having the bread stuffed with cheese and best eaten warm does somewhat limit its use for parties....

Condiments Best Sriracha Mayo By Samira Kazan published September 13, 2024 Make the best spicy Sriracha mayo at home in just a few minutes. You only need mayonnaise, Sriracha hot chili sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and black pepper, and you can use this zingy dip for burgers, sushi, and more! Sauces and dips are one of my favorite things to make. They are often simple to prepare and yet bring so much flavor to your meal....

Recipes › Mains Big Mac Salad Recipe By Samira Kazan updated November 14, 2023 Ditch the drive-thru with this 20-minute Big Mac Salad that lets you enjoy the meat and all the fixings without the bun for a super simple, delicious, healthy, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb salad! Generally speaking, I’m not a huge fast-food eater. However, even I have the occasional Big Mac craving. Having recently shared a super hearty, cheesy hamburger casserole, though, I’m now lightening things up with this healthy Big Mac salad recipe....

Recipes Creamy Parsnip Soup Recipe By Samira Kazan published November 07, 2023 Warming, comforting, and sweet, this creamy parsnip soup is the perfect antidote to a chilly day and is super easy to make ahead and enjoy whenever a soup craving hits. Using the goodness of fresh veggies and warming ginger, this creamy parsnip soup is rich and buttery while maintaining the natural sweetness that the parsnip is famous for. It’s freezer-friendly, easy to make ahead, and so delicious and decadent it’ll convert even the pickiest of eaters....

Recipes › Vegan Crispy Vegan Zucchini Fritters (Korean Zucchini Pancakes) By Samira Kazan updated November 28, 2023 These vegan zucchini fritters are inspired by Korean scallion pancakes: combining zucchini and scallions in a simple, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free batter and pan-frying them into crispy zucchini fritters! Serve as an appetizer, side, or snack! I recently shared a recipe for Korean vegetables pancakes (buchimgae), which sparked my interest in fritters, pancakes, and all things super crispy – which is where the inspiration for this vegan zucchini fritters recipe comes from (and my vegan, gluten-free veggie fritters !...

Recipes › Sides Easy No-Knead Turkish Bread (Ramadan Pide Bread) By Samira Kazan updated February 28, 2025 How to make fluffy, slightly chewy, flavorful no-knead Turkish bread with 8 ingredients, one bowl, and just minutes of hands-on prep. This pide bread is the perfect accompaniment to mezze and for mopping up sauces! This past year, I’ve shared recipes for several types of easy flatbread, including homemade pita and homemade naan ....

Recipes › Breakfast Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats By Samira Kazan updated April 04, 2023 Enjoy carrot cake for breakfast with these healthy carrot cake overnight oats jars. With a combination of fresh carrots, maple syrup, warming spices, raisins (optional), and tangy yogurt “frosting” layer, these healthy carrot oats are packed with flavor, nutrients, and taste! Plus, enjoy this recipe gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, and/or vegan with just 5 minutes of prep!...

Recipes › Mains Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe By Samira Kazan published December 14, 2023 This one-pan, restaurant-quality honey glazed salmon yields perfectly tender, flaky salmon fillets smothered in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze and is ready in under 30 minutes! Quick salmon recipes have become a weeknight favorite in my house. This honey-glazed salmon is a juicy, flaky, and super satisfying dish that is perfect for combining with carbs and veggies. Everyone will love the delicious combination of sweet, acidic, aromatic, spicy, and salty flavors....

Recipes How to Dry Parsley (3 Methods) By Samira Kazan updated January 17, 2024 Learn how to dry parsley with my three easy ways of dehydrating parsley. This is a great way to preserve herbs for months – and it’s super budget-friendly, too. I hate throwing things away. And, at a time when everyone can be doing a bit more to live more sustainably and reduce food waste, learning how to preserve your produce so it lasts longer is great to extend the shelf life of ordinary things you buy and grow....