This buttery pecan snowball cookies are rich, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth. No eggs, no complicated steps. Just buttery, pecan-stuffed deliciousness. You might know them as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes depending on where you grew up. …
These sugar cookie wreaths are one of my favorite holiday baking projects because they’re just as fun to make as they are to eat. They’re simple, festive and the kind of cookie that kids can help with without you losing your mind. Forget fu…
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread studded with finely chopped fresh rosemary. These cookies are simple, elegant and a little unexpected, which is exactly why it deserves a spot in your Christmas Cookie box. They are quick to make (I love using the…
These are not your standard lemon white chocolate chip cookies. They’ve got roughly chopped pistachios folded through the dough for crunch and color, sweet white chocolate chips in every bite and a simple, zippy lemon drizzle on top that takes them ove…
These salted caramel chocolate chunk cookies are everything I want a cookie to be. Crisp, butter edges that shatter when you bite into them, soft and chewy centres, big pools of melted caramel and chunks of chocolate in every single bite. And then that…
This easy Greek salad dip is a simple showstopper. A bed of creamy whipped feta is topped with a chopped Greek salad and finished with a scatter of fresh dill and a delicious Greek salad dressing. The perfect light appetizer served with pita bread for …
This easy cranberry smoothie is refreshing, sweet, and loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, and ready in minutes!
With the holidays looming, I always try to get myself slightly ahead by stocking the freezer with dishes I can just pull out and serve. These festive freezer appetisers are all make-ahead friendly and get baked or cooked from frozen, no thawing needed!…
I’ve always loved couscous salads but using pearl couscous is a game changer. This easy salad is the perfect side dish but makes a fantastic meat-free lunch or light dinner. During the warmer months, I gravitate towards side dishes that combine b…
This classic Balsamic Vinaigrette is a salad dressing every cook should have in their repertoire. It jazzes up a boring bag of store-bought lettuce in an instant and is ridiculously simple to make. At its core, this is just balsamic vinegar, good olive…
This Asian-inspired soy honey salad dressing is my go-to for slaws, Chinese chicken salad and just about any kind of noodle salad. The combination of umami-rich soy sauce, sweet honey, fresh ginger and garlic makes an irresistible dressing that’ll have…
If you’ve been buying bottled Greek dressing, I need you to stop what you’re doing. Because once you make this easy Greek salad dressing at home, there is truly no going back. It takes a few minutes, uses ingredients you probably already ha…
These shortbread crackers flavored with garlic and parmesan cheese are rich, savory and incredibly moreish. The perfect addition to any cheese board and a delicious snack to have on hand. I have wanted to develop a simple, savory cracker to make as eas…
These easy Greek Meatball Bowls have become a constant in our dinner rotation. Not only are they so simple to put together but they are absolutely delicious and packed with all the good stuff. Ingredients and Substitutions For the meatballs I used my A…
These Mississippi Chicken Sliders are made of tender slow-cooked chicken in a tangy pepperoni sauce, shredded and layered on rolls.…
Peanut butter & California grapes smoothie is a creamy, fruity treat that combines sweet California grapes, banana, peanut butter, and almond milk for an easy 5-minute breakfast or snack.
If you’re South African, Peppermint Crisp Tart needs no introduction. If you’re not, let me be the one to introduce you. This iconic dessert makes a constant appearance at birthdays, braai’s, family gatherings and it’s synonymou…
These Tofu Shawarma Bowls are loaded with crispy, warmly spiced tofu, fluffy basmati rice, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, pickled onions, and creamy tahini sauce. A fresh, satisfying plant-based dinner!
This creamy Corn Risotto recipe is made with fresh summer corn, leeks, basil, Parmesan, and a silky corn puree for an extra-luscious finish.
This Cornmeal-Crusted Halibut is crispy and golden, served over a vibrant summer succotash with sweet corn, zucchini, peppers, lime, and cilantro. An easy one-pan dinner, ready in 40 minutes.
Meet my new hyper-fixation meal. Crispy rice, tuna, cucumber and avocado all tossed in a creamy, spicy dressing. Perfect for an easy, high-protein lunch or light dinner. The crispy rice is the star here. Cooked rice seasoned and air fried until golden …
This California Grape lemonade slushie combines naturally sweet frozen green grapes with lemon juice to create a smooth, icy treat that can be enjoyed in just 10 minutes.
This chicken rice casserole is the weeknight dinner I turn to when I have cooked or leftover chicken, a pot…
This easy Spanakopita Orzo is a creamy one-pan dinner with tender orzo pasta, spinach, feta, fresh dill, and lemon. All the flavors of spanakopita, ready in about 30 minutes!
Every 15-minute dinner I make follows the same formula. Once you know it, you’ll never stare at the fridge wondering what to cook again. The formula has four parts: one quick-cooking protein, one easy starch, a sauce or dressing to bring it toget…
