This multifaceted condiment can do so much for you. My favorite po’ boy gets happy with a good dousing of this grainy zestiness. And what is that remoulade without a bold splash? This mustard has its unmistakable presence on most of the Charcuterie platters. You can use this in place of your regular mustard for a little bit more punch and flavor. Let’s get to know this New Orleans born Creole mustard....
What is tofu salad, you ask? Well, what is egg salad? Think less dressed greens and more a Minnesotan idea of salad. If you’re unfamiliar, that’s code for there’s mayonnaise in it, and a generous amount of it! Tofu salad is the vegan answer to egg salad, but you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy it! Crumbled tofu makes the perfect mild base for a creamy mayo dressing. And it’s creamy flavor complements Indian curry powder perfectly....
Yes, daily! I grew up on some type of dal every single day, that’s how common it is in Indian homes. And there are endless variations and styles from home to home and state to state, some simple and some not so simple. What is Dal Tadka? Some of you might not be aware of this curried lentil dish, like my husband. When I met him seven years back he knew next to nothing about Indian food....
I didn’t realize that I had so much Irish ancestry until I took a DNA test a few years back and learned that it’s one of my top results. All four of us took DNA tests at the same time and it was eye-opening to learn each of our backgrounds. We wanted to have a better idea of our daughters’ genetic makeup since both were adopted at birth, but it was just as fascinating discovering more about my own heritage....
This post is sponsored by Brazi Bites. How to Throw an Easy Pizza Party The great thing about kids is that they are often easy to please at the table as long as they see some of their favorite ingredients included in a meal. So the only thing you really need to make this fun meal or snack happen is the ingredients you’d usually find on top of a pizza and bread!...
My kids love flavored yogurts, and I love how easy it is to make our own versions for less than the cost of store-bought. We make them taste really great by starting with fresh (or frozen) fruit, which is both easy and cost-efficient. This method for making Blueberry Yogurt is straightforward, works with fresh or frozen blueberries, and can be sweetened to taste. You can let the flavor of the berries stand on their own, or you can add a little honey or maple syrup as you like....
Chicken in Tomato Sauce Simmering chicken in marinara or tomato sauce is my favorite way to cook it because there are less worries about whether it’s done and it stays super tender. This was the first way I learned how to cook chicken when I was first living on my own and all these years later, it remains a favorite. This is an easy way to make chicken for kids since you pop it into the pan and it’s hands-off from there....
Ice cream pies are one of my favorite summer treats! They take hardly any effort at all to make and they are always crowd-pleasers. I love the extra texture and crunch of the Oreo crust beneath layers of ice cream! Then top it off with a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce before serving and a sprinkle of extra Oreo crumbs and everybody will be thrilled with this dessert that looks fancy but is a cinch to pull off....
It’s multifaceted! Boy, you are in for a treat. You just made an encounter with this North African herb sauce… Chermoula! Every country and culture has their sauces, dressings and marinades that make their food just more delicious and irresistible. And if you delve into it more, it seems every culture has that green magic sauce that uses fresh herbs and veggies from the garden. From pesto in Europe to cilantro mint chutney from India to Cuban mojo to green seasoning from Trinidad....
I have a deep and abiding love for a fruit-filled pastry. I have already shared blackberry turnovers and Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso (a cuban pastry filled with guava and cream cheese), but today, we’re focusing on the natural sweetness of ripe peaches for a fresh and flavorful treat that is summer perfection! Peach turnovers are incredibly easy to make, even for novice bakers. The combination of juicy peaches and flaky puff pastry creates a mouthwatering texture contrast!...
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage My friend Jana made this soup for us a while back when she had us over for dinner. It was so incredibly delicious that I immediately started pestering her for the recipe. Luckily for me (and you!), she was happy to share! I’ve made it a couple of times since then and it’s quickly become one of my new favorites. The tomato basil broth is robust and full of flavor, which makes it the perfect backdrop for crumbled Italian sausage and cheesy tortellini....
I love crepes. I find the whole experience enjoyable, from making them to eating them! I love the mediative process of spreading the batter into a thin pancake over a warm pan. Then folding them up and getting those layers of crepe stuffed with tasty filling. That I can have them sweet or savory depending on my mood. I love that you can melt fillings right into them, whether it’s chocolate, jam, vegan butter, or vegan cheese....
Cream Cheese Frosting I love a good cream cheese frosting for topping cakes and cupcakes because of the flavor, texture, and creaminess. It pairs so well with Pumpkin Cupcakes, Sweet Potato Cake, Apple Cake, and Carrot Cake Cupcakes—and is so crazy-easy to make. The only thing you need to be aware of is that this works best (and is easiest to blend) if the cream cheese and butter are allowed to soften at room temperature for about an hour before you start....
Salmon Salad Sandwich This recipe for Salmon Salad is a simple mix of canned wild salmon and a few flavorings. It’s a protein-packed riff on tuna salad that’s mild in flavor and includes a nice dose of the healthy fats our kids need for proper brain development. It’s also a great meal for a busy parent since it’s loaded with long-lasting energy and comes together really quickly. And it’s much more affordable than buying fresh or frozen salmon....
Toddler Pasta Pasta is one of the easiest meals to make for kids and while I might go so far to say that plain pasta with butter is a classic for a reason, there are so many other options to try too! I’ve pulled together all of my favorite kids pasta recipes in one spot for easy reference. There are recipes for pasta meals—that work well for toddler lunches and family dinners—and then stand alone sauces that offer a little more flexibility since you can freeze them and then use a little at a time....
I want to French onion-ify everything. Those rich, savory classic French onion soup flavors of caramelized onions and gooey cheese are perfection and can be combined with so many things like these juicy pork chops to make a hearty main course. It’s total comfort food and my family always gobbles it up. You can even do the hard work of caramelizing the onions ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer to make prepping this meal a snap....
For a long while now, I’ve been making a French Toast Casserole with mixed berries that my family loves, and I recently discovered it’s similarly delicious with apples as the fruit. This is one of my favorite holiday breakfasts, but it’s also easy enough to make on a regular weekend—or even to make ahead and enjoy throughout the week. You can really use any kind of bread you prefer here, including sourdough, brioche, challah, or even bread left over from making kids sandwiches....
This delicious dessert was the product of my need to bake for a potluck, yet having little time to bake on the day of the event…which is often the case when it comes to baking with kids in the house—our schedules are not always our own! In turn, this Strawberry Sheet Cake can be made ahead and hang out in the fridge, better yet, it’s even best served chilled. The ingredients are straightforward, there are fresh berries right in the batter of the cake, and the combination of the strawberry flavor with the Strawberry Cream Cheese is just the most delicious....
Not only are you going to be dipping everything from tostones to onion rings, you’re going to be slathering this sauce on burgers and sandwiches, too. If you can spare 5 minutes, you need to make this sauce! We love condiment sauces. They’re such easy ways to add flavor to your food, and are so versatile. Be sure to check out our Creole Mustard and Chipotle Mayo while you’re here!...
Look closely, and you will be equally as amazed as me. It’s the same delicious creamy and cheesy pasta alla vodka, with a slight makeover – it gets pleasantly spiked with heat from red chili flakes. I love pasta, I love vodka and I love spicy. So here we go… Gigi Hadid Pasta for dinner tonight. This restaurant quality meal is so delicious that you will be eating the sauce as it cooks, before even adding the pasta....
