You may think, with all the complex flavors, an authentic Chicken Tikka Masala recipe would be complicated to make at home. However, once you own the right ingredients it is incredibly easy to create this dish. Indian cuisine is absolutely delicious with rich...
Some days you just don't have time to cook an elaborate meal and this quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is the perfect solution, cooking in only 10 minutes! With very little prep time you will have this ready to serve in a snap. One reason I love to make...
One of my favorite dinners is this super easy baked lamb chop recipe with my magical mint chimichurri sauce. I recently made this for Easter dinner, but this is so easy to make, it's great for any day of the week. My special mint chimichurri sauce takes this dish up a...
This Chicken Meatball Recipe with homemade marinara was inspired by some of the best meatballs I've ever had at a Restaurant called Pitfire Pizza. A few years ago they changed their recipe and completely ruined what were once the best meatballs ever, so I decided to...
This Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe is bursting with flavor and cooks incredibly quickly using the Instant Pot. This lentil dish also cooks in only 20 minutes and is a wonderful twist to traditional lentil soup. Why You'll Love This Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe I am half...
This healthy Instant Pot beef stroganoff recipe is one of my favorite dinners. It is also low calorie and healthy while still tasting incredibly decadent and creamy. This is because I use corn starch as a thickener and add light sour cream. Your taste buds won't know...
You're going to love this Kung Pao Chicken Recipe which is just like the recipe from Panda Express, but better! I've been making stir-frys since I was a teenager and they are one of the most flavorful and healthy dinners you can make. Over the years I've perfected the...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine which are all headed by executive chef...
This authentic Indian Lamb Korma Slow Cooker recipe is full of fragrant seasonings and spices. If you've been following my blog, then it is no surprise that I love Indian Food. After cooking all day in the slow cooker, the lamb is as tender as can be and all of the...
Sondra Barker
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This vegan minestrone soup is packed with healthy ingredients like celery, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and spinach. It is then simmered in a flavorful Italian seasoned tomato broth. Vegan Minestrone Soup contains a variety of...
This Pasta e Fagioli inspired by Olive Garden is so easy to create at home and takes only 20 minutes to cook. I love the soups at Olive Garden and have been making this copycat recipe at home for years along with their Zuppa...
Being from Morocco, lamb is one of my favorite ingredients and my authentic Indian Lamb Curry recipe is amazing. I make this often and freeze batches to eat throughout the week with whole wheat couscous. It makes a great quick...
This easy Italian Wedding Soup recipe is cooked in only a few minutes using the Instant Pot. Not only is this soup delicious, but it is also low in calories and freezes great for meal planning and leftovers. Why You'll Love This...
If you love delicious Italian cuisine, this is the absolute best beef ragu recipe. I don't often brag about my recipes, but this recipe really is perfection and one of my greatest creations. I've seen a variety of different...
This traditional Thai Coconut Soup Recipe, also known as Tom Kha Gai in Thai cuisine, combines ingredients like tender chicken, fresh mushrooms, and lemon grass, all simmered to perfection in a fragrant broth. By using the...
You may think, with all the complex flavors, an authentic Chicken Tikka Masala recipe would be complicated to make at home. However, once you own the right ingredients it is incredibly easy to create this dish. Indian...
Some days you just don't have time to cook an elaborate meal and this quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is the perfect solution, cooking in only 10 minutes! With very little prep time you will have this ready to serve in a...
