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Sweet caramelised onions, cinnamon and grated halloumi add classic Cypriot flavours to this simple tomato-based pasta sauce. A quick and spicy broccoli and anchovy pesto tops easy home-made corteccia pasta in this simple pasta dish from Jamie Oliver. An authentic recipe for the classic Sicilian dish, Cettina Vicenzino’s pasta alla norma is simple, but packed with flavours of aubergine, tomato, basil and ricotta salata. Make your own pasta in minutes or use store-bought to save time and serve with this simple spicy sausage tomato sauce from Jamie Oliver....

Published Dec 15, 2011 Updated Sep 13, 2024 Before you were scared away by the title of this post, let me assure you that omelet with tobiko (fish roe omelet) is a wonderful and delicious recipe. Really! I invited my friends to try the dish and they gave me the thumbs up, and even the kids love it. If you recall, not too long ago, I made the seared ahi tuna salad with tobiko....

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest and most immersive land at any Disney park. It is unlike any other land! Galaxy’s Edge is packed with attractions, shops, dining, and entertainment. It can seem overwhelming at first, but we have all the tips and tricks to help you make the most of your visit. Is There a Difference Between Disneyland’s and Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge? I have been to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge inside of Disneyland Resort and inside of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World....

Published Dec 13, 2023 Updated Aug 14, 2024 Vanilla Meringue Cookies Recipe Meringue cookies are like little clouds of sweetness. They’re prepared with a few simple ingredients – egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, and a touch of flavoring. Topped with dreamy sprinkles for a delightful treat. Each cookie is formed by whipping egg whites to stiff peaks, baking, and drying them into light, glossy, and crispy pieces. Every bite contains a sugary, vanilla flavor, and the melt-in-your-mouth texture is the best....

Published Jul 17, 2010 Updated Sep 14, 2024 Vietnamese BBQ Shrimp Vermicelli Originally published in July 17, 2010. Updated with new photos. Vietnamese BBQ Shrimp Vermicelli or Bun Tom Heo Nuong is one of my favorite Vietnamese bun dishes. If you have tried Vietnamese food, I am sure you are familiar with bun, or dry rice vermicelli in nuoc cham (fish sauce) and topped with either grilled pork (thit), BBQ shrimp, sugarcane shrimp (chao tom), cha gio, tau hu ky, or a combination of them....

What to Plant Now March is a time to sit on your hands. It is very, very, tempting to sow seeds outdoors now, but I recommend waiting until the clocks have changed (28th March this year) before you do so. Those extra few minutes of daylight will transform the growing conditions in your garden or on your balcony, offering much warmer, brighter, happier times for newly sown seedlings. Traditionally, I have a big seed sowing binge over the Easter bank holiday, which this year is perfectly timed at the beginning of April....

Published Apr 23, 2019 Updated Sep 02, 2024 Raspberry Cheesecake This is an easy raspberry cheesecake recipe made with white chocolate, and I assure you that this is probably the best dessert ever from my kitchen. The raspberry cheesecake is utterly creamy, rich, with topping of fresh raspberries and raspberry sauce. The bottom of the cheesecake is chocolate-cookie crumbs, making this white chocolate-raspberry cheesecake the most incredible dessert ever....

Now with a cookbook of the same name, she has even more low-cost, energy-saving recipes and meal prep tips to share, with each meal in the book coming in at just £1.25 per portion. Ahead of its release on 8th June, The Happy Foodie caught up with Mimi to learn more about what inspired her to develop the Beat the Budget cookbook, how to make your weekly shop as efficient as possible, and who she would invite to her dream dinner party....

Published Jul 23, 2018 Updated Sep 05, 2024 What Are Zoodles Or Zucchini Noodles Zoodles are made of zucchini. By attaching a zucchini on a spiralizer, the zucchini becomes spiralized noodles, which are healthy alternatives to carb-based noodles. The taste is light, refreshing and utterly delicious. This zucchini noodle salad recipe is basically zoodles in a tangy and delicious homemade dressing, topped with grilled shrimp. This is a perfect summer dish as zucchini is in season now, and it’s easy to fire up your grill and make grilled shrimp....

DATE NIGHT AT HOME Going OUT for date night is tough to beat, but when you can’t go out for whatever reason (can’t find a babysitter for the kids, money is tight, bad weather, or you simply just don’t want to leave the house) a date night at home is always a fun alternative. Some of my more memorable date nights have been at-home dates. Here we are sharing some fun date night ideas to get the inspiration flowing....

Hi Bold Bakers! Now that the Summer months are rolling around I get so excited about all the fun summery desserts the season brings. The very first thing that comes to mind when I think Summer time dessert is…S’mores! While this flavor is popular all year around it really started as a Summer-time campfire treat! The flavor combination is heavenly featuring crunchy graham crackers stuffed with chocolate and marshmallows then toasted to a crisp over a fire, who could resist?...

For an intensely flavoursome and visually impactful centrepiece, consider this Chinese-inspired Turnip Cake. The cake, which is actually made using daikon rather than turnip, is flavoured with soy maple nuts, and glazed with maple syrup, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Serve with miso leeks and chive salsa and sweet and sour sprouts for an all-out vegan feast.

You are going to love these Asian glazed pork kabobs! They are a little savory and a little sweet and just tangy and delicious. Our family loves serving it up with a side of rice, grilled veggies, and fresh grilled pineapple during the summer months. I could grill every night during the summer! There’s nothing better than getting the heat out of the house and smelling the delicious fragrant meat cooking on the grill....

Published Sep 20, 2019 Updated Oct 02, 2024 Super Easy Starbucks Egg Bites We all love Starbucks Egg Bites, and this egg bite recipe is similar, except that they are oven-baked and not sous vide so everyone can make these healthy and delicious breakfast bites. They are oven-baked, so they can be made in advance and kept frozen. This makes them so much easier to make, with less wait time!...

Baked brie with jam is hands down my favorite easy holiday appetizer. It looks and tastes super sophisticated, but it takes minutes to make and has very few ingredients. This recipe pairs creamy, tangy cheese with tart cranberry sauce, sweet honey, crunchy pecans, and fragrant fresh rosemary. Adding jam to this baked brie takes this appetizer to the next level! This is a quick and easy appetizer that is delicious and looks fancy without all the work during the busy holiday season....

Published Mar 07, 2020 Updated Aug 27, 2024 Banana Nut Bread Recipe Banana nut bread is one of the most loved banana bread recipes. The reason is simple: everyone loves nuts. Nuts add so much texture, nutty and earthy flavors to the bread, making this recipe so popular. This is an easy and the best banana nut bread recipe that you can make in a jiffy. The bread is super moist, best-ever, fail-proof and novice baker friendly....

I can’t remember how many times I begged my mom to make this for me as a kid. Now as an adult, I make it up all the time for myself for lunches, the leftovers store and re-heat easily in the fridge, and the best part is that you use milk, not cream, so it is also very calorie friendly! I have to admit, I love eating this with saltine crackers crumbled all over the top!...

Looking for more berry-based inspiration? Try our round-up of strawberry-based bakes or mixed berry bakes.