Recipes ‚Ä∫ Sides Easy Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings By Samira Kazan updated February 18, 2021 How to make baked buffalo cauliflower wings that are crispy and flavorful on the outside, with a tender middle. All you need is just 7 ingredients (plus oil and salt & pepper) and 10 minutes of prep time to make these hot buffalo cauliflower bites.¬† Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or eating low-carb, cauliflower is an amazingly versatile ingredient....
Recipes › Drinks Fresh Ginger Ale Recipe By Samira Kazan updated August 12, 2024 This homemade ginger ale is super refreshing and simple to prepare, made with just 3 ingredients – all natural with unrefined sugars – and several flavor variations! When it comes to refreshing drinks, I think I may be a tad lemonade obsessed. I’ve already shared a herby Lebanese mint lemonade and zingy ginger lemonade . But this time I’m making something a little different – homemade ginger ale....
Recipes › Desserts Healthy Banana Bread (Naturally Sweetened) By Samira Kazan updated July 31, 2020 This healthy banana bread recipe contains no added sugar, using natural date paste instead, and combines banana and walnut for a delicious treat! While I’m already somewhat banana bread obsessed and have recipes for classic banana bread and gluten-free banana bread , now it is turn for a no sugar banana bread. This sugar-free banana bread recipe uses date paste instead of sugar, for a healthier naturally sweetened bake....
Recipes How to Make a Gingerbread House By Samira Kazan updated October 09, 2025 Building a gingerbread house from scratch is a fantastic family activity kids will love, but it may seem daunting for beginners. Luckily, this post contains everything you need to know about how to make a gingerbread house and decorate it. Ingredients and Tools Needed to Make a Gingerbread House How to Build a Gingerbread House From Scratch What to Use for Gingerbread House Decorations How Long Does Gingerbread House Last FAQs More Holiday Bakes How to Make a Gingerbread House (From Scratch) Recipe Ingredients and Tools Needed to Make a Gingerbread House Here is what you need for the best gingerbread house to enjoy during the holiday season....
Recipes › Drinks How To Make Chamomile Tea By Samira Kazan updated March 07, 2025 How to make chamomile tea with dried flowers or tea bags. Enjoy this relaxing herbal chamomile tea warm or iced, with several flavor variations! If you love herbal teas like mint tea and ginger tea , learning how to make chamomile tea is a must. Known for its calming nature, this simple homemade chamomile tea recipe (manzanilla tea) can be made as a soothing, warming brew or refreshing iced tea, with several flavor add-ins to choose from....
Recipes How to Temper Chocolate (3 Methods) By Samira Kazan published April 23, 2021 Everything you need to know on how to temper chocolate: what chocolate to use, the chocolate tempering temperatures, tabling, seeding, and sous vide methods with tips, and a bonus microwave method too! I’ve recently been obsessed with all things cacao – so much so that I’ve taken you through the precise method of making chocolate from bean to bar ....
Recipes › Mains Italian Meatballs (Easy and Delicious!) By Samira Kazan updated October 15, 2024 How to make the BEST Italian meatballs in 30 minutes – they’re tender, juicy, and mouth-wateringly delicious, perfect for quick, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinners! These simple oven-baked Italian meatballs are practically a must-add to your dinner rotation. Combining ground beef with homemade breadcrumbs , parmesan cheese, and seasonings helps to make meatballs that are not only melt-in-the-mouth tender but seasoned to perfection....
Recipes › Desserts Juicy Blackberry Cobbler By Samira Kazan published June 12, 2025 This blackberry cobbler is everything I want in a summer dessert. Juicy berries, golden topping, and made with simple pantry ingredients. I tested a few versions before landing on this one, and it truly delivers: the perfect balance between soft, cakey batter and a jammy, bubbling fruit layer underneath. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries — both work beautifully, especially when they’re ripe and in season....
Recipes › Sides Microwave Corn on the Cob in Husk By Samira Kazan updated July 08, 2024 If you need delicious corn on the cob in a hurry, the microwave is the easiest way to get freshly cooked corn that keeps its taste and texture. So here is my quick and easy method for microwave corn on the cob . Microwaves are a vastly underrated kitchen tool. But if you know how to use them, you can get tasty dishes in a fraction of the time it would take to boil, grill or pressure cook them....
Recipes › Sides Simple Steps to Perfect Quinoa By Samira Kazan published May 24, 2024 You only need a couple of simple steps to make the perfect quinoa every single time. You will have fluffy, delicious quinoa — a great meal prep-friendly side dish to boost the nutrition of your meals. Whether you’re new to eating quinoa or have just struggled to get perfect quinoa results when following package instructions, this post is for you....
Soups Spicy Black Bean Soup By Samira Kazan published September 27, 2024 When I need something hearty and comforting, this spicy black bean soup is my favorite! Made with canned beans and simple pantry staples, it’s easy to whip up and always a family favorite! This black bean soup is perfect for quick, protein and fiber-rich meals any time! Thanks to the black beans, it makes for a satisfying and healthy dish that’s also naturally gluten-free and vegan....
American The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken By Samira Kazan published January 15, 2024 A juicy, delicious alternative to pulled pork, this crockpot BBQ chicken is packed full of sweet, tangy barbecue flavor and is so simple to make. If you love the taste of BBQ pulled chicken, but it’s too cold for the grill, this crock pot BBQ chicken is here to solve all your cravings. Tender and moist, it’s made even better by a sharp, sweet barbecue sauce....
Recipes › Sides The Best Homemade Potato Chips By Samira Kazan updated November 18, 2024 Learn how to make potato chip s from scratch at home. It’s easier than you think and so worth the effort – they’re golden, super crispy, and you can season them however you like! I do love air fryer tortilla chips and homemade pita chips , but there’s just something about a handful of salty, savory potato chips that will always capture my heart....
Air Fryer The Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 Air fryer asparagus is perfectly crispy outside and tender inside, cooks in just minutes, and is a truly versatile, delicious, healthy side dish. Low-carb, keto, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, whole30, etc.! For the longest time, my favorite year-round method for cooking asparagus was to roast asparagus in the oven . The dry heat caramelizes the sugars within and enhances the flavor while crisping up the outside for crispy, nutty, savory, slightly sweet veggie perfection....
Soups 35 Best Soup Recipes By Samira Kazan published October 27, 2025 I have all my favorite soups ready for fall and winter. There is something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down, wrap up in a cozy sweater, and enjoy a warm bowl in my hands. Soup season is my favorite it feels like a little comfort in a bowl and the steam makes the kitchen feel homey....
Lifestyle › Household Tutorials Candle Making for Beginners By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 I first came across the idea of learning how to make candles at home a few years ago. Always making homemade coconut products (like virgin coconut oil , shredded coconut , coconut cream , etc.) leaves me with lots of coconut shells to spare. I turn a lot of them into coconut bowls. And rest are often transformed into homemade candles....
Beef Easy Ground Beef Tacos By Samira Kazan published December 16, 2024 These easy ground beef tacos are made with juicy beef, flavorful homemade taco seasoning, and your favorite toppings. A quick crowd-pleasing meal for lazy weeknights. Getting dinner made from scratch and on the table in under half an hour is always a win, especially when it’s loaded with flavor. These 20-minute ground beef tacos are low-effort, quick and easy to make, and also easy to customize....
Recipes Easy Homemade Brioche Bread Recipe By Samira Kazan published May 19, 2023 Authentic homemade brioche bread is a lot easier to make than you think. Turn your kitchen into a proper cuisine with this easy French bread classic. The French know how to do bread. Who isn’t tempted by baguettes, pain de champagne, or buttery, flaky croissants at the supermarket or, if you’re lucky, at a proper boulangerie? For a long time, I looked at these classics and assumed they were too tricky to make at home....
Recipes › Breakfast Hearty Protein Breakfast Smoothie with Strawberries By Samira Kazan updated December 10, 2025 You’re going to love the flavor of this breakfast smoothie ! It’s a fast and simple way to start the day. This breakfast smoothie recipe will provide you with protein and fiber to keep you full until your next meal. When it comes to healthy breakfast ideas , it’s always good to shake things up....
Condiments Homemade White Gravy By Samira Kazan updated October 13, 2023 Learn how to make white gravy – ready in just a few minutes and will add a little Southern charm to your table. My easy white gravy recipe is perfect for the holidays. With the holidays right around the corner, indulging in some all-American cooking is the perfect way to create a memorable meal. Even if you’re not an American....
