Have you guys ever tried quince? Until recently, I had no idea what it tastes like. As soon as summer had packed it in, I kept on seeing trays on knobbly, vibrant yellow fruit at my local greengrocers. From a distance, they reminded me of fake fruit made of plaster, which my art teacher used to incorporate into still life scenes. On closer inspection, they seemed hard and a bit intimidating but I was drawn to their beautiful vibrant colour and most beautiful, perfumed smell....

Baba Ganoush is the ugly sister of hummus. It is one of those dishes that looks very humble, bordering on ‘unappetising’, but makes your palate sing with joy. Like hummus, this smoky aubergine spread is a staple of Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine and almost each and every country on the Mediterranean Sea (including Greece) has its very own version of it. All of them have one thing in common: a simple cooking method and clever spicing, elevating the humble aubergine to a delicacy level....

In this meal, potatoes are roasted with olive oil and rosemary (one of my all-time favorite combos). Then, in the same pan, the potatoes are topped with spinach, marinara, eggs, and cheese. The eggs cook in the oven and the cheese and sauce get bubbly and melty for a stress-free, delicious one pot meal-great for a crowd or for one. It gets EXTRA amazing when you dip crusty bread into the sauce and egg yolks....

In fact, this chicken stew recipe is so packed with healthy, nutritious ingredients that you can easily omit either the beans or the chicken to make it paleo/whole30 compliant or vegetarian/vegan. The secret ingredient that makes this taste so good is smoked paprika. It gives the soup a slightly smoky flavor (which goes insanely well with the sweetness of the potatoes) and makes it taste like it’s been cooking for hours....

As many of you know I live on a small Greek island called Paros. This year the wonderful Greek climate has been fighting against the chillier autumn weather and we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy warm and sunny weather… until now. As soon as November arrived, the days got shorter and we are starting to remember what it feels like to be cold. We’ve even had to start doing crazy Northern European things like wear socks and warm slippers....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Substitutions and variations Gochujang. If gochujang is not available in nearby grocery stores, you may substitute it with another type of chili paste, such as sriracha or sambal oelek. Soy sauce. Substitute with tamari for a gluten-free version of this recipe. Rice wine vinegar. You can easily substitute this with white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar due to similarity in tanginess, acidity, and sweetness....

Variations & substitutions Russet potatoes. Other types of potatoes such as yukon gold potatoes, red potatoes, or carola potatoes will also work for this recipe. Cheddar cheese. You can substitute this with other types of cheese or even combine different types, but make sure to choose those that melt nicely, like Colby cheese, brick cheese, gouda, Monterey jack cheese, or mozzarella. Vegetables. I like to add tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and spinach to my baked potatoes....

What is Ceviche? Ceviche is a Peruvian dish traditionally made with raw fish or shellfish. The fish is cut up, then marinated in a lime or citrus juice mixture for at least thirty minutes, then mixed with veggies/fruit. The citrus juice “cooks” the fish in a way – its acidity changes structures in the protein of the fish, just like heat would, but without using any heat. So you’ll end up with a texture that resembles a cold, cooked seafood!...

What’s cooking this weekend, guys? Can I interest you in a bowl of comforting vegan chilli? It’s easy to make, yet tastes delicious, especially if you make it a day ahead. DON’T let the list of ingredients intimidate you. Yes, I know it is long, but once you look closely, most of them are dried spices, which you are bound to have in your arsenal anyway. It’s a miracle I have any pictures for this recipe as our lovely cat, Tina, is a touch understimulated these days and makes my working days a nightmare....

This is the best vegetarian chili recipe to hit the internet. It was inspired by my California Style Wet Burritos Recipe which is a follower favorite. With flavors from around the world, a bowl full of this vegetarian chili is hearty and satisfying. If there is one thing I love it’s the blend of Mexican, Indian, and Italian flavors. Make this recipe for lunch or dinner and serve it with corn tortilla chips or Frito Lays....

When it comes to chocolate and hazelnuts, they can do no wrong in my books! My love for this flavour combo started in my childhood when my dad used to bring us a specific brand of hazelnut chocolate from his infrequent work trips to Germany. My brother and I used to refer to it as ‘a chocolate with a window’, as it had a rectangle of transparent plastic in the middle of the bar, revealing a generous amount of whole hazelnuts peeking through the chocolate....

These freezer burritos are super simple, packed with cooked rice, black beans, and shredded cheese. I always use my recipe for black beans and rice for the base of this. I’ll use the whole batch – or any leftovers I have – to make into these burritos and my future self is always VERY thankful when I realize I have meals ready to go in the freezer! What kinds of beans, rice, and cheese, or other ingredients, can I add to freezer burritos?...

I came up with this recipe when I tried feeding ravioli to my picky toddler, she wouldn’t eat the normal ravioli; so I decided to kick it up a notch. I boiled and baked it for 5 min, still it wasn’t good enough. I decided to get some breadcrumbs and some seasoning and fried it. Finally! It was a success . The only down part for me is whenever we have normal ravioli for dinner, I have to make fried ravioli for the toddler it takes few extra steps but she loves it so it’s worth it....

WHAT IS MUTTON PULAO? Instant Pot Pakistani Mutton Pulao (Goat Pulao) is filled with the flavors of whole spices cooked within the meat; then have stock cooked within the rice. It’s flavorful and aromatic. Its mutton stock is cooked separately then mixed in with the rice. Mutton Pulao is simply packed with flavor. This recipe, a classic in Pakistani dinner recipes, originated in Pakistan and is perfect for Bakra Eid/Eid al-Adha....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this authentic kitchari recipe Authentic, Ayurvedic recipe: This kitchari recipe was passed down from my grandmother. I only use ingredients that follow Ayurvedic principles. I do not use additives like garlic (which remove some of the Ayurvedic properties). To read more about this, scroll down to the ingredients and notes section....

Today’s recipe features fresh artichokes, which is a vegetable I used to be scared off for a long time. If you haven’t grown up eating them, I think it’s a pretty common reaction as even though they are beautiful, they also look a bit menacing, don’t they? They remind me of a cactus (some of them have sharp prongs at the top of their leaves) and, in fact, apparently the cactus family is where they were thought to have come from....

Our family loves a big, juicy burger and, although we could eat them every week, I love the variety that comes with mixing things up … within reason, as sometimes my kids require a little more convincing! These Loaded Burger Bowls are the perfect balance – they carry the same familiar, family-friendly cheeseburger flavours that we all know, but instead of being inside a drippy, juicy burger, everything is served in a bowl....

I had always heard that steel cut oatmeal was delicious. But I tried making it with the directions on the package and was always underwhelmed. The oats took a long time to cook, with mediocre results. Not to mention, it was always a stuck-on mess in the pot! Which is why I’m here to tell you: IGNORE the package directions. There IS another way! This overnight steel cut oats cooking method will be the last one, and easiest one, you’ll ever need....

VIDEO WHAT IS CHARSI KARAHI? Pakistani Charsi Karahi is quick and abound with flavor. It’s lightly seasoned with a tomato-based gravy. It takes less than 30 minutes to come together, and originates from the Pakistani region of Peshawar. Check out Karahi Gosht and Chicken Karahi. WHAT TYPE OF MEAT FOR CHARSI KARAHI? I used mutton but chicken can be substituted. The only difference is that if chicken is being used to cook this, use an actual karahi and not a pressure cooker or Instant Pot....