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Sushi is seemingly simple, however, it is full of nuances and depth. It has incredible flavor but it isn’t as difficult as you may think to make at home! It’s easy to get intimidated by the unfamiliar vocabulary, foreign kitchen tools, and overly simplistic recipe instructions. But fear not, think of this handy Sushi 101 guide as a prologue to your sushi journey! Learn the ins and outs of this Japanese classic and by the time you get through this basic guide, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to become a real itamae, or Japanese sushi chef....

I love bean curries and make them at least once every week. That’s the reason you will find so many different Indian bean curry recipes on my blog. Beans is used a lot in Indian cooking. Not only to make curries but also to make starters, salads, pulao, and in some desserts too. Today I am sharing the recipe of one of my favorite bean curries- black-eyed peas curry with spinach....

The blackening seasoning does add a bit of a kick, but it’s not too spicy. If you’re a fan of bold Southern dishes like this one, you may also like Cajun grilled cod, Cajun shrimp caesar salad, or low carb jambalaya. What Is Blackened Chicken? Blackened chicken is a popular Cajun and Creole dish. The chicken is typically coated in a spice mixture and then pan-fried or grilled. The result is juicy, spicy, and flavorful, with a slightly charred exterior or blackened crust....

This recipe is straightforward no fuss recipe. These tall golden muffins are irresistibly good and you can easily have 1-2 while it is still warm.

In answer to your question – no. There’s literally nothing I won’t use a tortilla wrap for 🤣. Today’s victim: the mighty breakfast pocket. Follow me… Breakfast Pocket Ingredients The beauty of this recipe is that you can really throw anything you fancy inside. Keeping with the breakfast theme, however, here’s what I typically go for: Sausage – I usually just squeeze the meat from sausages. But if you’ve got ground sausage that’ll work great!...

I’ve attempted to create so many vegan roast recipes over the history of this website, but until now was never able to come up with something I was happy with. I think the problem was that I was using ingredients like seitan in an attempt to make a roast that tastes like meat. That doesn’t always work. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my years of recipe development, it’s that sometimes you just need to let your ingredients be what they are, rather than trying to disguise them as meat....

🍗 What Makes This Recipe So Good The flavors in this buffalo chicken alfredo are absolutely irresistible! This dish has a perfect balance of creamy and bold thanks to the buffalo-enhanced alfredo sauce. It’s such a great way to change up your usual pasta night or wing night! Most pasta dishes are super easy to make, and this one’s no exception. Especially since you don’t have to cook any chicken specifically for this alfredo!...

What Is Carne Asada? Carne asada is a Mexican steak dish that is marinated, grilled or seared, and then sliced. It literally translates to “grilled meat” or “roast meat” in Spanish. It’s often used as a component of other Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, tortas, or even salads. This carne asada marinade is loaded with classic Mexican flavors like lime, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and cumin. It reminds me a little bit of chimichurri sauce, but with bolder undertones....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my loaded cauliflower casserole, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Cauliflower – I use fresh cauliflower (cut into florets), but frozen will also work (but takes longer to roast). You can take a shortcut and use bagged florets from the produce section, but it’s not my favorite thing to do because they tend to be different sizes....

Juicy chunks of shrimp and crispy bacon in every bite you take are so so good. Baked Shrimp Dip Recipe and Variations Shrimp and bacon work together like a charm. This dip has tons of flavor from the cheese, chives, garlic, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. For the dip, Shrimp is first seasoned and sautéed, which enhances the overall flavor so much. This baked shrimp dip recipe is also versatile and you will have different variations every time you make it....

If you do not like simple veggie sides, the cheese in them takes the beans to another level. Not to say anything about the excellent cheese pull when you pick the beans from the plate. Garlic adds an oomph of flavor and the beans are sauteed with garlic. They are then roasted in the oven with a combination of two awesome popular kinds of cheese – mozzarella and parmesan. The cheese melts around the beans and wraps them together....

Digging into a bowl of cheesy pasta bake is so comforting, especially when it is cold outside. A perfect meal to make on a busy night or for a crowd. All you need is Italian sausage, a bottle of good quality pasta sauce, seasoning and mozzarella cheese to make this recipe. This recipe can be made in advance and in case of leftovers freezes really well. Coming up with new interesting dinner recipes is always a challenge....

Tender juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken thighs are smothered in rich creamy mushroom sauce. The caramelized mushroom sauce is garlicky, savory, and finger-licking good. I absolutely love the combination of chicken and mushrooms together. Serve this over mashed potatoes, grilled veggies, pasta, or rice. This recipe is always a hit every time I make it at home. No fancy ingredients yet it looks and tastes restaurant-grade and costs a fraction of the amount that you would have paid....

Cool salad sandwiches are where it’s at when it comes to winning at lunch. I have a whole collection of delicious vegan lunch ideas, but sandwiches like this chickpea avocado salad are among my favorites. They’re delicious, satisfying, and generally travel pretty well. But these sandwiches aren’t just for lunch! We love enjoying them for dinner in my house, especially on warm spring and summer days, and even more so if it’s a busy weekday where I don’t have much time for meal-prep (they can be ready in about 15 minutes)....

You can make something amazing with the best ingredients and wouldn’t go wrong by investing in good-quality chocolate for this recipe. I had some dark Callebaut at home. Being a mother, I wanted to give my little one something to eat with better nutritional value. And I ended up adding dry fruits and nuts. This chocolate fudge was a real hit at hosted dinners too. Ingredients Chocolate: We don’t want very sweet chocolate here....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Chicken – Choose fresh, equally sized boneless skinless chicken breasts so they cook at the same rate. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are also great in this recipe, but cook time will vary. Sea Salt & Black Pepper – Since this creamy mushroom chicken is a gluten-free dish, we’re simply seasoning with salt and pepper instead of dredging in flour....

This mushroom pasta is one of those super decadent dinners that feels really fancy, but is actually pretty simple and easy to whip up. We have mushrooms to thank for that! They’re excellent for loading up a dish with savory flavor while keeping things simple and plant-based. I’ve used mushrooms in the past to create super hearty, umami-packed dishes like vegan beef stew, mushroom paprikash, and mushroom pâté. In this mushroom pasta recipe we’re cooking our mushrooms up with garlic, thyme, white wine, baby spinach, and a super decadent sauce....

If you’ve known me for any amount of time at all, you’ll know one thing to be true: I love ranch dressing. I want it on everything, a jar in the fridge at all times. I’ll bury my pride and ask restaurants to substitute the suggested dressing for a creamy buttermilk instead, ladle it over my Whole30 loaded sweet potato fries. But when it comes to a daily dressing for lunchtime salads, sides of spring mix, something to toss arugula, grilled peaches, and blackberries in when company comes over?...

I recognize that I’ve been boozing up the blog like crazy lately. I barely let an entire week pass since my last whiskey-infused recipe, and believe it or not, I didn’t make this stir-fry in order to use up the last of that bottle. I actually went out and bought a whole new bottle for this one, and I’m so glad I did, because this was the best thing ever....

What Makes This Recipe So Good The textures in these refried bean tacos are EVERYTHING. Delightfully crisp and crunchy taco shells, with a creamy and flavorful refried bean filling. Perfect for Meatless Mondays AND Taco Tuesdays alike!They’re super easy to make. Seriously. There’s only a handful of ingredients, and the most complicated part is frying the shells. If you can put food in a hot skillet, though, you can totally handle this!...