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I’ve honestly always been just “meh” about cranberry sauce. While it’s a staple as a Thanksgiving side, I always find that I take a small spoonful out of obligation rather than for its deliciousness. UNTIL NOW. This fresh homemade cranberry sauce recipe is different. I find many other recipes lacking in complex flavor, making it just kind of sweet and tart and “meh.” THIS cranberry sauce recipe uses cinnamon for spice, orange juice for added bright flavor and sweetness, brown sugar instead of white for a rich, molasses-like taste, and a pinch of salt to help balance everything out!...

Contrary to what many people seem to think, hummus isn’t Greek and so not something that belongs on a Greek taverna’s menu. Greeks do, however, have a similar kind of dish called φάβα (fava), which is just as delicious despite being nowhere near as popular. Greek fava is made from yellow split peas (known as fava in Greece), which grow in the volcanic soil of beautiful Santorini. It has always been one of my favourite mezedes (small dishes) and, as it is naturally vegan and available in every taverna, it is something I always order when I’m eating out, particularly now that I’m vegan....

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 recipe The green rice casserole is a recipe I turn to when I’m in the mood for something heartwarming and filling. Chances are, you’ll love it too. It’s packed with nutrients. This casserole is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants thanks to the abundance of greens....

Navratri is a fun Hindu celebration, enjoyed by all ages, in honor of goddess Durga that is celebrated with everyone near and far. Devotees come together to celebrate with the colours of Navratri on chaniya choli and do a dance known as Garba followed by aarti. In this post, I show you how easy it is to get kids involved for the Durga Ma celebration. A pooja thali is one that is made for prayer....

WHAT IS A LOBIA CHAAT? Lobia Chaat (Black-eyed bean Chaat) is mixed in seasoning and tangy flavors to give your tastebuds the ride of their life with their deliciousness. A perfect starter for your next party or a perfect dish for Iftar. It originated in India. This Indian Appetizer recipe makes a great and unique recipe. SOME FACTS ABOUT LOBIA CHAAT Lobia Chaat takes minimum ingredients to make, takes less about 10 minutes....

You all LOVE my Oven BBQ Chicken recipe– it’s been one of my top posts for years and has over 200 five-star reviews. The trick lies in the basting technique, which I adapted for this oven-broiled BBQ salmon recipe. But the thing I love about this BBQ salmon as opposed to chicken? It’s healthier, it’s less messy (since chicken grease gets everywhere), and it takes MUCH less time. You only need about 10 minutes of cooking time and 5 minutes of prep for this BBQ salmon recipe....

Summer weather calls for summer food, right? We are generally having a cool and rainy one over here, but this Sunday is set to be a scorcher so I made a summery pepper stew with chickpeas for the occasion. It’s one of those dishes that tastes better at least a day after it was made so leftovers will be perfect for when it’s too hot to lift a finger in the heat....

Does Slow-cooked Beef Stroganoff need to be seared before slow cooking? Yes, the depth of flavour comes from the browning and caramelisation of the meat first. Can you make Slow-cooked Beef Stroganoff ahead of time? Yes, you can refrigerate the beef for up to 3 days before cooking. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave....

Good thing I have this Asparagus, Spinach, and Potato soup to keep me warm! This soup is delicious and super creamy, yet vegan! With the addition of potatoes, blending the soup together creates an awesome creamy consistency without the addition of milk or cream. It’s filled with bright green spinach and asparagus and perked up and tangy with fresh dill and lemon juice. It’s super healthy and nutrient-packed, and is simply delicious with its bright spring flavors....

Sarah- Hey everyone, I’m here to give you my Street Style Corn recipe. It requires minimum ingreidents yet filled with flavor. My mom makes it on every 4th of July barbecue. It’s a perfect side for anytime but especially pairs well together when there is a barbecue. It’s a perfect summer treat, that won’t leave you disappointed. Street Style Corn has lots of memories from my trips to Karachi. All of us cousin would eat Bhutta or Street Style Corn near the beach, it was the most relaxing time of the trip, since all our trips to Karachi were extremely hectic....

That’s right- only TWO INGREDIENTS! Your favorite BBQ sauce, and some chicken, along with a little oil, salt, and pepper. And the other great thing- this recipe doesn’t require any marinating! You can just dive right in and cook it quickly. There are a few tricks to getting the BEST, crispiest, juiciest oven bbq chicken with a thick, sticky, sweet glaze of bbq sauce on top. In this post, I’ll go over exactly how to make the best oven bbq chicken ever....

Hope you guys are doing well and not suffering from cabin fever too much yet? I must say that I’m struggling a little lately, not in a big way, but I am feeling a little uprooted. Days merge into each other and I’m finding it hard to settle into a sustainable morning routine. Being a natural owl, I come to life in the evenings and have way more energy than in the morning....

If you’ve been looking for a simple recipe for a carrot cake topped with luscious vegan cream cheese frosting, look no further. This carrot cake is really easy to put together and it makes quite an entrance! It uses commonly available, inexpensive ingredients and very little process. All you need to make the sponge is a large mixing bowl, a spatula and a fine sieve and a bit of a gentle touch when mixing the batter together....

With all this late summer bounty that is calling to me from the greengrocer’s shelves: sweetcorn, cherries, blackberries, fennel, beetroot, courgettes and plums to name just a few, I refuse to believe that the summer is over. It is just the beginning of August, so it shouldn’t be but the weather, full of torrential rains, hail (yup, it hailed for a few minutes yesterday – Tina was perplexed and not amused) and big grey clouds for days on end would suggest otherwise....

It’s the weekend at last. Even though it’s another DIY weekend for us, I am looking forward to it as we are finally putting the last coat of paint on our living room walls, woop woop. The walls are already looking great even though we did encounter some unsightly issues after the first coat and our hearts sank a little. Some remedial action and another coat has made a big difference and this third and final coat will certainly seal the deal....

I have a little treat for you today, guys! Cute and delicious pistachio frangipane mini tarts, which would also be a perfect treat for your mums, if you live in the parts of the world which celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday. Polish Mother’s Day is on 26th of May, plus my mom is all the way back in Poland so I won’t be able to make these for her. It’s a shame as I think it’s exactly the sort of dessert she would like....

My brother’s girlfriend, who grew up near a famous Polish ancient forest and is therefore a keen mushroom forager, has inspired me to have a go at mushroom foraging myself. I mean, it seems like a no-brainer as I: Duncan isn’t anywhere near as excited as me but he said he would tag along, and I even managed to convince two friends and their super cute wee daughter to come along on our first trip, which is amazing as my friend, Annette, hates mushrooms....

WHAT IS KADHI PAKORA? Authentic Pakistani Kadhi Pakora is a traditional North Indian and Pakistani dinner recipe. It consists of fried Pakora (fritters) along with gram flour and yogurt-based curry and special seasonings. This curry is yellow in color due to turmeric and gram flour (besan). This is my dad’s favorite Pakistani recipe. My picky little brother is very fond of this recipe as well. It’s a vegetarian recipe and mild spiced recipe....

It’s starting to feel like autumn, doesn’t it? I am certainly getting into the autumn mood lately and our staple lunch has shifted in time with the change in weather. This simple autumn-inspired beetroot salad has been on our menu a lot lately. It may sound counterintuitive, given the nature of my job, but I am prone to making the same dish, day in and day out for ages until I get bored with it completely and move on to something else....

Winter is coming, it’s drizzly, gloomy, windy and cold outside and so comfort meals are gaining more and more relevance by the day. As beans are one of the healthiest sources of protein as shown in the recent Netflix documentary on Blue Zones, I have a super easy and cosy autumnal dish for you today – cannellini beans with rosemary oil, vegan sausage and onion chutney. It’s easy and quick, yet super comforting and if my local pub had something this nutritious and comforting on their vegan menu, I would be there is a flash....