My collection of mains and sides. You will love how fast and easy some of these are! Don’t be stuck for dinner!
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…
If canned tuna or salmon is a staple in your kitchen and you’re planning to use it for the same old boring sandwiches, I urge you to try these easy fish cakes instead. Not only are they super satisfying and healthy, they are easy on Read more…
Looking for a way to use ground beef? If you’re tired of burgers and spaghetti, check out this savory cornbread that’s elevated to a meal with the help of a spicy meat filling! Also known as Tex Mex cornbread, this quickie casserole can potentially cover Read more…
I just made the fudgiest brownies ever. No really–the fudgiest. So fudgy it could almost classify as fudge and not a brownie. For years I’ve been trying to perfect a recipe for such a brownie–after all, if one wants cake, let them eat cake. This Read more…