These beans have a combination of sweet, tangy, savory, and smoky, and they’re simply phenomenal. They’ll taste like they came straight out of a southern restaurant, but in reality, it’s just an easy, pre-made dish. The idea is to use canned baked beans for the base and amp up its flavors with your usual kitchen condiments. You’ll be surprised at how a blend of ketchup, mustard, and pancake syrup can make magic happen....

The ingredients in this roasted butternut squash salad recipe are straightforward, but once combined, they create the complete, colorful, and glow-giving salad I associate with shiny gourmet grocery store cases. You’ll love opening your refrigerator and seeing a container of it waiting to be your lunch or dinner. How to Make the Best Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad The ingredients you’ll need for this tasty butternut squash recipe are: Roasted Butternut Squash....

Day 4 of Festa Junina Week and this one is close to my heart! Creamy, sweet Canjica. It tastes like my childhood! I’ve been a little under the weather, so I made a big pot of canjica and it definitely hit the spot! I was instantly transported to my grandma’s kitchen, eating canjica, not a care in the world! Funny how food can do that to you. The recipe is quite easy and doesn’t require any special equipment or tools....

FavoritePinShare Cheeseburger eggrolls have all the beefy, cheesy goodness of a burger but inside a crispy shell! Make this delicious appetizer for your next get-together and I assure you, it will be a huge hit! Eggrolls are my jam. I always love me some classic eggrolls, but avocado eggrolls are a close competitor! (You can even make these in the air fryer for faster prep!) They’re way easier to make at home than you would expect and will have the whole family wanting seconds....

I love Anzac biscuits in all forms but soft and chewy ones are my all-time favourite. They also happen to be one of the most simplest things you can bake, requiring only a few everyday pantry ingredients and some butter. If you’re not an Aussie reader and wondering why these “biscuits” look a lot like “cookies” it’s because they are. It’s just one of our many fun English language differences!...

FavoritePinShare Chicken Fried Steak. The ultimate in southern comfort food! Tender seasoned steak, coated with a thick batter and fried until golden. Served with a creamy gravy drizzled on top. Simple, basic ingredients is all that is needed to bring this recipe to life in your own kitchen! This perfect southern comfort meal of chicken fried steak is easy to recreate at home. I am sharing with you all of the tips and tricks you need to know to create a restaurant worthy dish in your own kitchen!...

FavoritePinShare Calling all chocolate lovers! These easy chocolate cake mix cookies melt in your mouth and will land on your “must make for every occasion” list! They are so delicious that you may as well come to terms with the fact that you won’t be able to stop at just one! Chocolate desserts are a weakness in my household. I put them out on the counter, and BAM! They are gone quicker than you can imagine....

FavoritePinShare The cutest addition to any holiday party, this Christmas tree charcuterie board is both festive and delicious! It features a delicious mix of salami, prosciutto, cheese, fruits, and nuts, with rosemary sprigs as tree branches! It almost looks too good to eat. I know it can be tricky trying to figure out what appetizers to serve for holiday parties. When in doubt, make a charcuterie board! You really can’t go wrong!...

FavoritePinShare Coconut Cream Key Lime Pie is a fresh, easy to make dessert with a smooth creamy filling and a buttery crunch in the crust. It is beautiful and makes a great sweet treat when entertaining because everyone LOVES it! I am constantly craving key lime in the summer. If you know what I’m talking about try No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake or Macadamia Key Lime Pie for two other heavenly pies with that signature lime flavor!...

So here I am, after a 3 day pause (I have lots going on), to talk about my home country and one of its most popular dishes: the coxinha.You guys are going to hear lots about Brazil throughout my blog journey, since it is not only the country where I was raised and born, but also because it has amazing food!Talking about Brazil is very bittersweet to me, as I have a relationship of love and hate with the country....

Ever since I published my keto yogurt recipe, people have been asking me for a high protein dairy free yogurt version. Well, here it is, and it’s super easy to do. This creamy coconut yogurt recipe has everything you love about the regular kind, without the dairy! Using coconut milk, the process is very similar to the regular kind. Let me show you how to make coconut yogurt below, plus get delicious topping ideas, and learn tips to make sure your coconut milk yogurt turns out perfectly every time....

FavoritePinShare This decadent, rich Chocolate Torte is an easy, elegant dessert to serve to your friends and family to make them believe you are a gourmet cook! Each bite is a luxurious experience for the most dedicated chocolate lovers! If you love chocolate desserts like we do, be sure to try these Moist Chocolate Cupcakes, Death by Chocolate Cheesecake, or Chocolate Meringue Cookies! Chocolate Torte We are obsessed with this classic chocolate torte that manages to be both elegant and rustic at the same time....

This is what casserole dreams are made of! The look, the textures, the flavors – each department gets a perfect 10. It’s a dish you won’t mind eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all on the same day. Getting bored with your usual rotation of chicken dinners? Add this to the mix for an exciting meal the whole family will enjoy! What is Chicken Divan? Chicken Divan is a timeless dish that goes way back into the 1930s....

FavoritePinShare Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is such a classic and amazing cheeseball filled with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, and dried beef. This easy cheese ball is going to be the hit at any gathering! If you are looking for an awesome cheese ball recipe you have come to the right place. You should also try this Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball, Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball, or this Pineapple Cheese Ball....

I’m leaving on a much-needed vacation today! We’re traveling to Europe, and I can’t wait to tell you more about it on Instagram and in my free email newsletter. In the meantime, I want to help you make the most of your summer produce with this easy cold roast vegetable salad recipe. Roasted vegetable salad with balsamic dressing and feta is one of my favorite summer salads right now. So, why this one, and why now?...

FavoritePinShare These crispy onion strings are the absolute BEST! The brown and crispy outside and the deliciously moist onion inside make this the perfect topping for any burger or salad! I love adding delicious toppings to my meals! These crispy onions strings are the best and go with everything. Try using them on this juicy air fryer hamburger, this delicious green bean casserole, or this delicious cobb salad. Crispy Fried Onion Strings I have been dying to make this recipe for so long, and now that I have finally done it, I don’t know why I waited!...

FavoritePinShare One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is creamy, hearty, easy and a savory perfection meal. It is going to be dinner winner! Tender mushrooms, tasty ground beef and luscious served with noodles for a beautiful dish your whole family will love. This has the protein and starch already in it so to add a little color I suggest serving this with something green, like these Garlic Butter Green Beans, Grilled Asparagus or a fresh green salad for a perfect satisfying meal....

Oven-fried chicken thighs, that taste just like pan-fried or even deep-fried, but without all the greasy mess and a boatload of extra calories and added cholesterol. And there is no breading involved either. Is that even possible? Yes!!! Are you interested? No doubt, you are. Keep reading. I am certain that once you try them you will be making them again and again. I know I am. After much success with my extra crispy baked chicken wings, I’ve been experimenting with chicken thighs....

If you’re a fan of the French classics, make sure to also check out my Boeuf Bourguignon, Croque Monsieur and Gougères. They are to die for! French cuisine has my unconditional love! ❤️ Not the ultra sophisticated dishes, like escargot, but the rustic, homemade French recipes that are very easy to recreate at home, like Boeuf Bourguignon or this Poulet à la Moutarde. And don’t let the fancy-sounding French name scare you!...

I had to take a pause from posting every other day because I’ve been not only dealing with my painful herniated disc, but have also been fighting an annoying cold the last few days. It’s been really hot in NYC during the last week or so and there’s nothing more uncomfortable than having a cold when it’s hot outside. It’s not like I could make a stew to nurse me back to health… :( So I decided to make something that was comforting but summery at the same time: Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Arugula Risotto!...