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RECENT RECIPES
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EASY CAJUN BLACK EYED PEAS
Busy weeknights call for easy recipes! 🙌 My irresistible Cajun Black-eyed Peas are ready in no time thanks to the Instant Pot (or take it slow on the stovetop). Either way, you’ll love them!
EASY CAJUN SAUSAGE & CHICKEN GUMBO
Our recent trip to Louisiana was amazing, and now that we are home, I had to recreate and share a recipe for an unforgettable gumbo I tasted. It's hearty and bursting with flavor while being super easy. The hardest part is having to be patient while stirring the roux!
30 MINUTE MEXICAN BEEF PICADILLO
Looking for a delicious but super quick and easy one-pot meal that can be ready in 30 minutes? You need to try my budget friendly Mexican Beef Picadillo recipe! It's seriously so easy and ridiculously delicious.
With a hearty mix of ground beef, potatoes, veggies and seasonings, this traditional Mexican comfort food is so satisfying with its rich flavors and simple ingredients.
Whether you're spooning it over rice or scooping it up in tortillas, one thing's for sure—everyone's gonna be begging for seconds! It's even better the next day as left overs!
EASY EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
My Baked Eggplant Parmigiana recipe is a common request from my beloved daughter in law for our family Sunday dinners. This classic Italian gem features crispy fried eggplant slices smothered with marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection, creating a mouthwatering Baked Eggplant Parmesan. Packed with flavor and comfort, it's a beloved favorite in my kitchen, and I just know it'll become a hit in yours too!
For those who have never been a fan of or are intimidated by the thought of eating/cooking eggplant, you may be surprised that I once was as well. In actuality, when cooked properly, eggplant is delicious and doesn't have to be a soggy mess. It is such a mild vegetable that it takes on the flavors of whatever you are seasoning or cooking it with. Be adventurous and try it for yourself!
EASY BEEF VINDALOO
Check out my new and easy BEEF VINDALOO recipe! It’s like having a taste of India in your own kitchen with athentic restaurant quality flavors. Tender beef cooked low and slow, a medley of bold rich spices, and a hint of tanginess make this dish a definite winner. Whether you’re a spice fiend or prefer things mild, you can easily customize the heat level to suit your family’s taste buds. Serve it with basmati rice and homemade Naan bread and you are sure to impress with this delicious curry!
QUICK & EASY PEANUT LIME CHICKEN
You guys need to try my easy Peanut Lime Chicken recipe! 🥜 Whip it up for a quick dinner or share the love at your next gathering! 🎉 Don't miss out – head to the link in my bio for this super quick and simple recipe!
EGYPTIAN CHICKEN & TURMERIC BASMATI RICE
My Egyptian chicken and turmeric basmati rice recipe is a labor of love, inspired by a street vendor we found during our wanderings around New York City.
After returning home, I couldn't resist the challenge of recreating those mouthwatering flavours. The secret? A peppered white sauce that adds a creamy kick, and a drizzle of homemade chili oil for that perfect spicy touch. Topped with the freshness of shredded iceberg lettuce and a cucumber tomato salad, this dish is so stinking good!
EASY JAMAICAN CURRIED CHICKEN
If you enjoy comfort food, you'll love my Easy Jamaican Curried Chicken with chewy dumplings—a delicious twist on the classic comfort of chicken and dumplings. With a fusion of spices, perfectly simmered chicken and tender vegetables, this dish is beyond satisfying. My grand-babies regularly request I make them these dense dumplings coated in the rich curry sauce and they will eat bowl after bowl of them.
HONEYED CHILI GARLIC PORK
A sweet, garlicky, and spicy glaze over beautifully seasoned crispy pork pieces, this dish is a winner.
It can be ready to serve in 30 minutes but tastes like it took hours to prepare.
EASY LEMON & CAPER CHICKEN PICCATA
Impress your family and guests with this deceptively easy but fancy tasting and looking dish. The tangy lemon and salty capers are perfectly balanced by the butter and cream into a absolutely delicious sauce. As one of my sons said, this will definitely be a birthday meal request in the future.
30 MINUTE BOURSIN & ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA
30 MINUTE BOURSIN & ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA. My creamy Boursin & Italian Sausage Pasta is a delicious way to use a package of the popular soft cheese. The sauce is ridiculously good, and it compliments the Italian sausage perfectly. This dish is the perfect comfort food that can be ready in under 30 minutes!
EASY BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN RECIPE (Panda Express Copycat)
Get ready to spice up your taste buds with my black pepper chicken recipe! Inspired by the popular dish from Panda Express, my homemade version is surprisingly easy to make and can be on your table in just 30 minutes.
Don't be fooled by its simplicity, as the bold flavors of black pepper and juicy chunks of chicken will leave you wanting more. Skip the takeout and try my delicious rendition of black pepper chicken tonight!
HOMESTYLE CHICKEN & GNOCCHI SOUP
This is the ultimate fall comfort soup that can be ready in 30 minutes but taste like it's been simmering for hours. It is creamy, silky, packed with flavour and loaded with pillowy gnocchi and tender vegetables.
SWEET AND SPICY JALAPEÑO CHICKEN
My Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Chicken has tender pieces of pan-fried chicken and jalapeño peppers in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce with just a hint of lime. The optional red bell peppers add a pretty pop of colour but the star of the dish is definitely the jalapeños. Depending on your spice tolerance, you can adjust the heat level by using or discarding the jalapeño seeds. Served on a bed of jasmine rice and garnished with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime, this dish is an explosion of flavours sure to please even the fussiest of eaters.
It also only takes 30 minutes to make!
BUDGET FRIENDLY PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH
Check out my budget-friendly Philly cheesesteak sandwich made with ground beef and sautéed onions and peppers. I combined the classic flavors of the traditional Philly cheesesteak with a wallet-friendly twist. Using ground beef instead of steak not only saves money, but also adds a great texture to the sandwich. It's a budget-friendly sandwich that will have you coming back for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths.
ABSOLUTE BEST TUNA CASSEROLE
My Tuna Casserole has the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy goodness and hearty flavours that scream comfort food. Not only is it super easy to make with ingredients you most likely have in your pantry, it's also incredibly delicious .
With the addition of golden sautéed onions and celery, thyme and a perfect blend of spices, my tuna casserole is an elevated version of the typical boring tuna casseroles from days past.
So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
EASY OLD FASHIONED STUFFED PEPPERS
With a handful of simple ingredients and left over rice, these easy Stuffed Peppers are full of flavour and the nostalgia of days past. They are filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes and tomato sauce, and of course, cheese. My version includes diced green chili peppers for a bit more flavour. They are then topped with more cheese (because you can never have enough!) and baked until golden.
SAUCY BRAISED CAJUN BEEF
Grab your apron and spice up your taste buds with my Saucy Cajun Braised Beef recipe! This dish is all about bold flavors with it's rich savory sauce and tender meat that will leave you craving for more. Feel free to adjust the amount of cajun seasoning for an extra spicy kick. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or rice!
CRISPY BIRRIA TACOS
Today, I'm sharing my recipe for birria tacos. If you haven't tried this Mexican dish yet, you're in for a treat! My guys are huge fans of these crispy tacos with its tender and juicy meat, combined with the rich and savory broth for dipping.
HOMEMADE BLACKENING SEASONING
Want to add some savoury, smokey, and slightly spicy flavor to your meals? Blackened seasoning is a blend of Cajun and Creole flavours that has a delicious kick of heat. Making your own blackening seasoning is super easy to put together, and is also sugar-free, gluten-free, and made with commonly found spices you probably already have in your pantry without the added chemicals and preservatives found in store bought blends.
It adds fantastic flavour to poultry, seafood, meats or veggies.
