Sauces & Dips

This Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce has crispy, golden, flaky fish with crunchy fries and a zesty tartar sauce - a pub classic you can make at home. […]

This Apricot BBQ Sauce is everything you want in a homemade sauce: sweet, smoky, tangy, and with just the right kick. Made with apricot jam as the base, it’s incredibly quick to put together and packs a unique […]

Creamed Corn is the side dish that quietly steals the show. It’s the kind of recipe that feels indulgent without being fussy: just a few pantry staples and a quick blitz with a stick blender, and you’ve got a […]

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these Honey Glazed Pork Chops, a perfect balance of sweet honey and subtle heat from chili flakes. The combination of dark soy sauce and aromatic spices gives these chops […]

This savory blackberry sauce is sweet, tart, juicy, and so vibrantly delicious. It is a fantastic compliment to turkey or chicken on Thanksgiving, but it could be served whenever you feel like it. It is so easy to make, with sweet blackberries, sugar, tart lemon, and […]

Bursting with the fresh flavors of basil, garlic, and pine nuts, and enriched with the robust taste of Parmesan cheese and olive oil, this pesto from scratch is a game-changer in the kitchen. Homemade pesto is a staple in Italian cuisine, particularly in the summer […]

Tzatziki sauce with dill and lemon is the ultimate, fresh dip for so many things. It is herby, zesty, and fantastic on grilled meats, pita bread, all the salads and much more. […]

This chicken gochujang stir-fry is a sweet, sticky, and spicy delight. It has intense flavors, lots of crunch from the vegetables, and nutty sesame rice to tie it all together. Due to the gochujang, you don't need that many spices and it's quite easy to make! […]

Today, I am excited to share with you a simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe for homemade compound butter. It's a magical combination of butter and various herbs, spices, or other ingredients that adds […]

Creamy Parmesan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is a flavorful and umami-packed pasta dish. It's simple to make with just a few ingredients, and loaded with comforting ingredients […]

Let's welcome zucchini season with these crispy, baked zucchini sticks! They are covered in a crispy parmesan and panko crust, making them crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. And they are baked […]

Muhammara dip is an instant hit at any gathering, filled with a balanced flavor of roasted red bell peppers, walnuts and cumin. It is easy to make and perfect as a dip for pita bread, naan, lavash or any other bread, grilled meat or vegetable! […]

Welcome fall with these pillowy, soft pumpkin gnocchi paired with crispy, fried sage, wild mushroom and a delectably creamy sauce. All my favorite fall flavors all together in this comforting pastalike but no-it's-not-pasta dish. […]

This homemade masala chai spice mix is made with 7 deliciously, warming spices like cardamom and cinnamon and is the perfect spice for a quick and easy chai tea latte! It can just as easily be made into a dirty chai as well, for that extra caffeine kick. […]

When making just a small batch fig jam, we do not have to worry about canning. We will be eating it all in a flash, delicious on crostini with goat cheese, walnuts and honey. It is the perfect 'cheese and crackers' jam, as it is not too sweet and works beautifully […]

Here is all you need to know in order to make sweetened condensed milk at home. I provide you with 4 ways to make sweetened condensed milk, so now you have no excuse to get it from a can anymore. […]

These oven roasted carrots are so flavorful with sweet honey, nutty brown butter and delicious and warming spices. Combining these baked carrots with a lemony, garlicky tahini sauce and you've got the […]

Orange Szechuan Beef and Carrots are the ultimate celebratory meal. It has crispy fried beef and the carrots soak up all the flavor from the spicy chilli sauce. Serve it with Ginger Sesame Chinese Fried Noodles for a meal you […]

Super fluffy on the inside, and crispy and golden on the outside, these patatas bravas, or Spanish potatoes, are such a treat that are so good smothered in a spicy tomato aïoli. No fancy ingredients needed! […]

You don't have to look any further than this peri peri cream sauce recipe to find the ultimate steak sauce. It is comforting with heavy cream and shallots, it is filled with tangy flavors such as […]

This butternut squash kale salad is the perfect fall salad filled with delicious brussels sprouts, chickpeas, fresh clementines and roasted walnuts - and then drizzled with a simple maple mustard vinaigrette.

Chanterelles make this honey mustard cream sauce go from delicious to effing faboulous with their woodsy, earthy and peppery flavors. This dish truly screams fall but too delicious not too eat […]

Middle Eastern Kofta Meatballs in a spiced but not spicy baharat tomato sauce. When you crave Middle Eastern food in the comfort of your own home, these kofta meatballs are easy to make […]

These Vietnamese Summer Rolls, or fresh spring rolls, are filled with all the healthy stuff such as mango, avocado, carrot and of course a little rice noodles to get a little more authentic Vietnamese flavor and texture. They are naturally vegan and […]

This crème anglaise recipe yields a silky smooth vanilla custard sauce that is super easy to make. The creamy sauce bursts of vanilla and milky flavors. Absolutely perfect on a hot Summer day pouring it over fresh berries, or […]

If you don't know what to have for dinner, chances are you would love a cheesy slice of homemade lasagna. Lasagna from scratch is actually a lot easier than you may think, and there is absolutely no reason to fear the making of a creamy […]

Raita is a cool, creamy condiment that is a must with spicy Indian recipes. Yoghurt and cucumber soothe the palate and stand up to the spicier dishes. The meal will feel more whole when you add this to the party.

You'd be surprised to see how easy it is to make mayonnaise at home, from scratch! Homemade mayonnaise is quick and easy, with just a few simple ingredients, and SO much better than store bought. And if you know how to make mayonnaise, […]

Packing an easy bolognese recipe with extra vegetables, makes the meat sauce even more scrumptious! This is my go-to bolognese recipe that works amazingly as spaghetti bolognese, but also in lasagna and *shhh* ...even on pizza! […]

This Guinness Coffee Salted Caramel Sauce is what you've been missing all your life! It doesn't taste like beer at all. It's a caramel sauce that is rich in flavors of coffee, vanilla and chocolate - thanks to the wonderful Guinness. Drizzle it on top of Classic Brownies or […]

Mexican Inspired Mango Salad with a creamy avocado dressing, cilantro lime chicken and deliciously filling quinoa and beans. This is a loaded salad full of texture and healthy ingredients. We've got the fresh greens, crunchy tortilla chips, […]

In between all those hearty and heavy Winter meals, we might crave something lighter. In the Winter that often means soups, but sometimes I just want all the fresh veggies and produce. Enter this fantastic lemon chicken winter salad! […]

An easy ginger coconut lentil curry with less than 10 minutes hands on time and a wonderful blend of Indian spices and fresh lemon and ginger makes it one of my favorite healthy vegan Meatless Monday options. Simmering this dish for 40 minutes […]

The turkey is and should always be the centerpiece of a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner whether it being just Thanksgiving for two or for a large family. This turkey breast recipe with citrus and rosemary is a little fresher, which I think pairs perfectly with all […]

Cheesy beef and beans enchiladas with a homemade enchilada sauce. It's comfort food filled with melting cheese, soft tortillas, bold flavors of chili, cumin and garlic, and topped with fresh sour cream and cilantro. It doesn't get much better […]

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto elevates the simplest of tomato based dishes in a matter of seconds. It's quick to make, and I can assure you that you will never go back! It can be your secret ingredient to wow your mother-in-law (I won't tell). […]

  This Easy Guacamole Recipe is so creamy and delicious with fresh lime and spicy cayenne. You can have it with or without cilantro and it is just so darn …

    Crispy panko chicken burger with a delicious orange honey mustard sauce beats all the chicken burgers or chicken sandwiches out there. The panko makes for an extra crispy …

Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken with a Super Green Spring Salad. It is a healthy and quick weeknight dinner bursting of Spring flavor! This healthy chicken recipe focuses on a fresh …

Crispy Baked Falafel with a creamy, herby avocado sauce and za'atar roasted vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes and warm naan. This dish has got all the elements and textures to create a wonderfully YUM and healthy meal […]

Do you have a lot of turkey left? What do you do with all that leftovers stuffing? And does cranberry sauce have other uses? I will answer all these questions by showing you 7 tasty ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers. […]

Thanksgiving for Two shouldn't be any less than Thanksgiving for twelve. I want everyone to enjoy an indulgent and flavor packed Thanksgiving - no matter the party size! In this post I have included a complete menu and a