Everyday Recipes For Busy Makers
My collection of mains and sides. You will love how fast and easy some of these are! Don’t be stuck for dinner!
Comfort foods are hearty, satisfying and never get old. And this recipe for classic chicken pot pie is no exception. Big chunks of chicken and colorful veggies swim in a rich gravy, all encased in a flaky, melt in your mouth pastry. What Other Pastry Read more…
If you grew up eating Hamburger Helper as a kid, have I got the recipe for you! This copycat version of Hamburger Helper is so quick and easy, you will wonder why you ever used the store bought stuff to begin with. Not only can Read more…
Of all the dals in Indian cuisine, red lentil dal (or masoor dal) is probably the easiest and fastest to make. This is because red lentils do not require any soaking or cooking ahead of time. And since they cook in under 30 minutes, they Read more…
Aloo gobi matar is an Indian side dish that is so classic, you can almost always find it on restaurant menus. It’s not only great as a side dish but as a light meal in itself. It’s quick and easy to prepare and heats up Read more…
I am not crazy about green beans. They’re usually expensive, spoil fast and take forever to prep. There is however one way I eat them, and that’s Turkish style, or Taze Fasulye. You saute onions, garlic and carrots then add tomatoes. This becomes a light Read more…
What makes a pizza Detroit style, anyway? Just like Chicago is known for deep dish and New York is known for thin crust…Detroit style pizza is known for its unconventional assembly. The toppings are put on in reverse, beginning with pepperoni (if using), then cheese Read more…
This veggie burger recipe is my favorite for so many reasons, I don’t know where to begin! First, it’s not mushy and tastes so good even carnivores like myself enjoy them. It also doesn’t use ingredients that need to be ordered online. If you can Read more…
When my grandma made moussaka, it was quite different from the authentic Greek kind I know today. The Balkan moussaka I knew was composed of layers of potatoes, onions and ground meat. My baba then poured a savory egg custard over it. Once baked, the Read more…
You’ve probably had it at an authentic Portuguese restaurant. Or maybe you’ve been fortunate enough to experience it right in Portugal or Africa. Either way, you know how mouthwatering and savory it is. And if you’ve never had piri piri chicken (aka Portuguese style BBQ Read more…
Yum There is nothing wrong with doctoring up already prepared baked beans from a can to suit your taste. But making your own baked beans from scratch is just as easy. I know when people see the cook time on the recipes for baked beans, Read more…