Spinach Artichoke Dip! It’s deliciously rich, perfectly creamy and cheesy, brimming with spinach and artichokes and it’s always a crowd favorite. This version is oven baked and incredibly easy to make. At at least one party chances are you’ve tried the store-bought chilled spinach artichoke dip, the cold kind that’s jam packed with mayo. This […]
Chickpea Salad that’s super fresh, and quick and easy to prepare. It makes for the perfect healthy lunch entree or a dinner side dish. A new year and a craving for some healthier food like this vegan Chickpea Salad! You’ll love this simple recipe with its vibrant flavors – which are made by using mostly […]
As someone coming from the foreign lands of Transylvania, growing up in a half Hungarian half Romanian family, I can safely say goulash (gulyás) was a staple dish in our home. I think the best way to describe goulash is as a classic, very rustic, beautifully colored and flavorful meat soup. While it is the […]
This pound cake is unbelievably fluffy, tender, and light. It has a toasty brown crust, tight crumb that slices cleanly, and eats a lot like that pound cake nobody doesn’t like. There are three things to keep in mind to achieve pound cake glory: First, a metal loaf pan conducts heat faster than a glass […]
This pound cake is unbelievably fluffy, tender, and light. It has a toasty brown crust, tight crumb that slices cleanly, and eats a lot like that pound cake nobody doesn’t like. There are three things to keep in mind to achieve pound cake glory: First, a metal loaf pan conducts heat faster than a glass […]
As soon as the temperature drops, there is nothing more satisfying than a bowl of soup. Hearty, warming, and full of protein and vegetables, bean soups are on rotation in my fall and winter meals. Made with just pantry staples, this bean soup is easy, fast, and super flavorful. The recipe calls for buttery cannellini […]
This recipe takes advantage of kefir (buttermilk can be substituted) for its bright acidity. I prefer to use a bottle of freshly opened kefir or buttermilk here, because as these liquids age, the lactic acid increases, which not only leaves a strong tart taste but also causes the milk proteins to curdle quickly on heating. […]
This winter weeknight dinner is bursting with flavor thanks to smoked paprika, Aleppo pepper, and plenty of garlic. Plus, the creaminess of the sauce comes (mostly) from the roasted peppers, so although it tastes decadent, it’s a little lighter than it looks. The recipe as-written is vegetarian, but don’t hesitate to tailor it to your […]
A true one pot meal, this warming soup is my secret weapon for staying nourished and satisfied in the coldest and darkest months of the year. Usually, soups that can be eaten as a meal require multiple steps (or smart shortcuts), but this one comes together with a few easy moves using a single pot. […]
You know when it’s really cold out but you’re tucked under a thick blanket, all warm and toasty? These fluffy, flaky kulchas are like eating that feeling of hazy bliss. You should expect nothing less from a flatbread that’s layered with butter like a croissant, then stuffed to bursting with potatoes and melty cheese. Kulchas […]