Category: Recipes and Cooking Tips

  • I’m a Dietitian & Here Are My Favorite Dinners That Use 5 Ingredients or Less

    I’m a Dietitian & Here Are My Favorite Dinners That Use 5 Ingredients or Less

    Making a balanced meal doesn’t have to be complicated or require lots of ingredients. That said, a little planning can go a long way in helping you make something delicious and creative that you feel truly excited to eat. When I plan my meals for the upcoming week, I want something that’s simple to make…

  • Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. All the hearty, flavorful goodness of a stuffed pepper in one easy-to-make casserole! Stuffed pepper casserole is easy, cheesy, and packed to the brim with delicious seasoned rice and vegetables. I love stuffed peppers. So…

  • 13 Tips You Need To Make Delicious Pot Roast In The Slow Cooker

    13 Tips You Need To Make Delicious Pot Roast In The Slow Cooker

    The cut of meat that you use for your pot roast is critical. Because of the longer cooking time, pot roast is a great dish for leaner, larger, more affordable cuts. Beef pot roast is the most common, and there are four cuts that make the best final product. Chuck roast comes from the shoulder…

  • Cookbooks Are Finally Telling the Truth About the Worst Part of Cooking

    Cookbooks Are Finally Telling the Truth About the Worst Part of Cooking

    This essay was adapted from Marian Bull’s Substack, Mess Hall. Subscribe here. The endpoint of cooking is not eating; it is cleaning. We dream, we plan, we crave, we shop, we chop, we fry, we simmer, we garnish, we serve. And then we eat, sometimes alone and sometimes not, and when the eating is done,…

  • 42 Cooking Basics You Should Probably Know By Now

    42 Cooking Basics You Should Probably Know By Now

    —Chili powder: ancho chile, paprika, cumin, and Mexican oregano —Za’atar: thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac —Herbs de provence: rosemary, marjoram, thyme, oregano, sage, and tarragon —Garam masala: chinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, mace, peppercorns, coriander, turmeric, and cumin —Ras el hanout: cardamom, clove, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, peppercorn, and turmeric —Curry powder: turmeric, coriander, cumin,…

  • ‘Follow my best Yorkshire pudding recipe ever for ginormous Yorkies’

    ‘Follow my best Yorkshire pudding recipe ever for ginormous Yorkies’

    He advised: “If you’ve got a bit of oil put it in another tray because they might overflow and smoke the oven out.” The passionate chef then elaborated on the “principle” of Yorkshire puddings. He explained: “You don’t want it floppy because if it’s floppy and you pull it out, it’s just gonna fall down.…

  • Love Manchurian? 5 Smart Tips To Make Perfectly Crispy Manchurian Balls At Home

    Let’s agree, there are certain food cravings that can only be satisfied with desi Chinese delicacies. From chowmein to chilli chicken and more, there is a range of options to choose from. In fact, preferences for desi Chinese dishes differ from person to person as per their palate. But if we have to name one…

  • Pumpkin Chili

    Pumpkin Chili

    This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. The perfect hearty meal for cold weather! Pumpkin chili made with ground beef, beans, tasty seasonings, and pumpkin puree so each bowl is packed with fall flavor. With pumpkin season in full force, here are…

  • 7 tips for using an Instant Pot during Thanksgiving

    7 tips for using an Instant Pot during Thanksgiving

    Less mess, more convenience Thanksgiving dinner is an overwhelming mess of different pots, pans, appliances and processes. Lucky for us, the top-of-the-line Instant Pots pressure cook, air fry, dehydrate, saute, bake and slow cook everything from family favorite sides and appetizers to small Thanksgiving meals. Instant Pots can steam, roast, air fry and slow cook your favorite dishes and save…

  • 9 Simple Meal Prep Tips for Faster Weight Loss

    9 Simple Meal Prep Tips for Faster Weight Loss

    Meal prepping may not be the first thing that pops into your head when thinking about weight loss. However, this weekly ritual can be a true game-changer for helping you achieve your weight loss goals (and it’s much simpler than you might think). With no shortage of fast food and takeout options, having a healthy…