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Actually, make that a double rum punch, earmuffs, and extra mango dressing on the Caribbean chicken salad, pretty please. Although it seems illogical to be telling you about this Caribbean chicken salad when my front yard is covered in snow, the inspiration for the recipe actually came from Wisconsin. Inspiration Behind This Caribbean Chicken Salad Recipe A few weeks ago when my friend Laura came to visit, we went to check out the Milwaukee Public Market, a large, airy building that permanently houses row upon row of food vendors and market stalls....

Some suggest carrot cupcakes are strictly for Easter but I’d argue they’re the perfect dessert year round! These cupcakes are easy to prepare, and are soft, fluffy and perfectly moist every time. The cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy with just the right amount of tang to balance out the sweetness. I generally just slather on the frosting with a knife because I’m an animal who doesn’t have time or patience for pretty icing....

Fresh cauliflower florets sautéed in garlic until golden, then tossed with peas, lemon zest, and a flourish of Parmesan cheese, it looks innocent enough at the outset. It’s a healthy, veggie-filled pasta, it cooks entirely in one pot (including the noodles), and you’ll be glad to have it in your recipe repertoire. Buuuutttt….let’s not stop there. I have a new, exciting tip I learned that is transforming our basic weeknight pasta routine....

The Arepas have deep roots in the colonial farms and the indigenous cuisine. Back then they used to soak the maize grains and then peel and ground them in a large mortar know as pilón. Nowadays, thank God, you can buy pre cooked arepa flour. This flour is then mixed with water and salt, and occasionally oil, butter, eggs and milk. I start by mixing in a bowl the pre cooked white corn meal (masarepa) with the oil, the salt and finally the warm water....

Ben’s parents live on a lake and, being the dutiful son and daughter-in-law that we are, we mooch off of their prime location as many warm weekends as we can. Through the years, weekends on the lake have become one of my most valuable recipe testing grounds (e.g. this BLT Pasta Salad). I slide my dish onto the table, then silently sit back and observe how the other guests react....

About Chilli Potato Chilli potato is an Indo-Chinese starter made with crisp fried potatoes, tossed in slightly spicy, sweet & sour chilli sauce. It is an Indian and Chinese fusion dish that is more commonly served in the Indian restaurants and street stalls. Chilli potato is derived from the immensely popular Chilli Chicken & here chicken is substituted with potatoes. Much like any other Indian Chinese Food, this one is prepared with Indian vegetables and spices but prepared following the Chinese high heat wok cooking with the usage of aromatic sauces....

Holy creaminess, Batman! Who can resist a plate of beef stroganoff? Not me! In fact, I love it so much that my recipe for Brazilian style stroganoff was the first post I’ve ever shared on this blog! While the Brazilian version – which is quite different, made with tomato sauce and heavy cream – is still my favorite, I felt like I needed to have the classic, Russian style stroganoff recipe on my repertoire....

Have you been missing your favorite Indian takeout meal? Then this low carb chicken curry recipe is for you! It’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Coconut curry chicken is rich and warming, with a little spice and a whole lot of coconut cream curry flavor. I serve this keto chicken curry recipe over cauliflower rice for a classic taste, but it would also be fantastic over zoodles! Indian restaurants can be tricky to navigate on a low carb or keto diet....

The best part is even the most novice cooks can whip up this recipe because it’s so easy. All you need are a handful of ingredients, and you can make this easy Air Fryer recipe yourself! You’ll love these Air Fryer green bean fries because they’re a healthier option compared to french fries or other fried foods. In addition, this easy recipe is a great alternative to regular green beans because of its crispy coating and loads of parmesan flavor!...

Hello, cyber friends! Happy September! September is my favorite month because it is the month when I was born and because it means that Fall is around the corner. Who’s excited for Fall? I can’t wait!! :) We finally have a new super in our building, after our beloved Mike left (without saying goodbye) a few months ago, apparently for health reasons. Or at least that’s what the building company said… Anyway, we really loved Mike, the old super, and we want to love this new super as well....

For those nights when the act of even thinking about cooking is exhausting, and all you want to do is call Papa John’s for pizza, this crockpot Italian chicken is here to rescue you. While I adore cooking, some nights I barely have the energy to put together a peanut butter sandwich, let alone an entire meal (which is interesting considering that I always have the energy for these One Bowl Brownies, but I digress)....

Of course, it’s still an ideal addition to a picturesque weekend brunch. Pair it with the all-star team of Oven Baked Bacon, Healthy Blueberry Muffins, and Oatmeal Pancakes, and now you have a spread fit for royalty. But this quiche is too easy, too good for you, and too versatile to limit it to the occasional weekend feast. Classically, quiche filling is made with eggs, heavy cream, cheese, and then whatever meat and/or vegetables you like....

Not only does it come out tender and juicy, it’s packed with flavor that you just don’t get anywhere else. Cooking meat in soda isn’t anything new, and you could use cola if you prefer. But using Dr. Pepper adds fruity, somewhat spiced notes to the pork that works so well with the BBQ sauce. And the best part? It cooks in a slow cooker for a super easy, hands-off feast!...

I’m pretty sure that mother nature has forgotten what season it is. It’s April, and here we are, the day after a whirling snowstorm. Sigh. At least it’s a perfect excuse to make my low carb taco soup recipe with ranch dressing. This keto taco soup is my go-to when I want comfort food warm-bowl-of-soup form. Say what? Easy taco soup with ranch dressing? Yep, that’s right. I’ve combined my favorite taco seasoning recipe and my go-to ranch dressing recipe to create the ultimate keto taco soup!...

To make this easy fish fry, fish needs double marination. First marination for the fish to absorb all the flavors and spice. Second marination to give a crust to the fish. This simple fish fry recipe can be used to grill or shallow fry or pan fry the fish. All methods yield crusty fish and is best served immediately. If you do not have besan or gram flour, you can substitute with corn flour....

This versatile Garlic Yogurt Sauce is about to become a staple in your house! You’ll never want to buy a store-bought sauce again once you realise how quick and easy this is to make. I like to think of this sauce as a simpler version of my beloved Greek Tzatziki. The truth is I don’t always have dill on hand to make up a batch, but this Garlic Yogurt Sauce is made with just 6 everyday ingredients I almost always have....

It’s no secret that creamy soups are my favorite kind. Apparently you guys can relate, because my 5-ingredient broccoli cheese soup is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. Today I’ve got another creamy low carb soup recipe to add to your list: gluten free keto cream of mushroom soup! It comes together super fast — just saute, simmer, and blend. The cool thing about gluten free cream of mushroom soup is that it’s both an amazing dish in itself and a killer recipe ingredient....

When I called Grammy to ask for this lemon cream cheese pie recipe, I expected her to reach for a classic cookbook or a magazine article she’d clipped. Little did I suspect that the source of this luscious, citrusy lemon lover’s dream was a 1960s cream cheese package. To be specific, this lemon cream pie recipe (or rather, my Grammy’s inspiration for it—as with any experienced baker, she’s made her own changes over the years) hails from a 1960s cream cheese cookbook pamphlet my Grammy received by mailing in a coupon clipped from the back of her cream cheese package....

Hello hello!Today is Argentina day! :-) Argentina beat the Netherlands yesterday and scored a chance to win its third World Cup on Sunday, against Germany. Good luck with that though… Germany is a soccer machine this year! (Btw, I’m still bitter about Germany beating Brazil by 7-1, but I can’t deny that Germany is the best team this year!) Brazilians and Argentinians have fought over soccer for years. It is a silly reason to hate each other, I know, and I don’t even know why it started....