If you love bacon and haven’t had bacon jam before, then I’m about to rock your world. Bacon jam is this ultra decadent sweet and savory spread that allows you to add the smoky flavor of bacon to any dish. On pancakes? Yum! On sandwiches? Yes, please! On soups? Oh baby! It’s good on so many different things you may find yourself eating bacon with every meal! Bacon Jam stays good in the fridge for two weeks....

Serve with sauteed cabbage or sauteed green peas and kale mashed potatoes. Easy baked pork steak recipe The secret behind these oven-baked pork steaks is the delicious marinade, this is about to be the best pork recipe you’ll ever try. The marinade marries the pork so well and the result is nothing but amazing. Especially for those who enjoy meat in general. The marinade is super easy to make and you’ll probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now!...

Fish tacos are one of our family’s favorite dinners. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients, because this recipe is super simple and comes together in just 20 minutes. When purchasing your fish, ask to smell the piece you want to buy. If it smells like the ocean, or fishy, ask for another piece. I prefer to purchase and use my fish within 24 hours. This way you can ensure the most fresh and flavorful meal....

Only a few more days left before we all stop our crazy over-eating and drinking and turn into health freaks. That’s the plan anyway. More exercise, less stuffing-my-face and all of those other things that will make me feel like i’m doing a good job of this adulting thing. Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? Here are mine: Until that time…….. I’m going to enjoy the chocolate and the cocktails!...

The trick to making this dish the best it can be is by making sure you have plenty of sauce. You want it to coat the chicken and have more than enough to drizzle over the rice as well. This recipe isn’t booze forward despite the name. The alcohol in the bourbon completely cooks off as the sauce simmers and it’s safe to serve to children, but if you are concerned or don’t have bourbon on hand, you can substitute the 1/4 cup of bourbon for 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce....

They require much of the year to grow, lots of space and tender care: You need to hill up soil around them on a regular basis to get that shank—the part you eat—long and white enough to be worth it. So when you find well-grown leeks, treat them regally. This braise preserves the integrity of the leeks; at the table, you cut them with a knife and fork to eat, almost like a main course....

They are actually substantial enough to serve as a filling lunch or even as a meatless dinner. The combination of mushrooms and eggs is a classic one. There are several ways to go about it, but my favorite is to stuff portobello mushrooms with eggs and bake them in the oven. These breakfast mushrooms are a gorgeous and filling dish. I make them quite often because everyone always raves about them....

You only need a handful of everyday ingredients and minimal effort to make this delicious homemade vegetable soup. Brussels sprouts soup with potato recipe What better way to welcome the new year than to start with a soup recipe, right? After the holiday season where we tend to go wild with all of the goodies, hello chocolates, dips, and wine. It’s always nice to have some clean eating resolutions. I get you, moreover, you probably have some Brussels spouts left from Christmas and the New year as well....

When I lived in Japan I used to eat buckwheat soba noodles all the time, and a few years ago I started making buckwheat pancakes which have become a favorite. The taste is a little bit like whole wheat or whole grain versus white flour, but not wheat-y. Buckwheat, Naturally Gluten-Free Buckwheat isn’t actually grain—it isn’t a grass, but a plant that produces seeds that are used like wheat, hence the name....

Let me show you how to make this super easy recipe in four steps. Boil, Saute, Mix and serve. I love to serve Tuna pasta with homemade garlic bread. Tuna Pasta Recipe When I was eating this canned tuna pasta, the words that kept ringing in my ears were “The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without any grief” Prov 10:22. Before you ask, I don’t know why these words came to me, but I reckon the simplicity of today’s post played a part to it How easy can easy be with tuna pasta dish....

Just imagine - breaking though the crunchy, sweet crust into a soft, custardy, spongey centre smothered with the happy sweetness of Nutella and caramel sauce. If you’re feeling extra extravagant then why not top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the warm caramel sauce. Trust me, it reaaally hits the spot. I was having the dilemma a couple of days ago. The kids were tucked up in bed, and I fancied something sweet....

This recipe is not only great for breakfast alone, you can have them any time of the day, lunch, brunch and even dinner. We have barely recovered from the viral food trend of the coffee drink Dalgona. Here we are again with another Tik Tok viral recipe, cereal pancake. I guess Tik tok does know how to make things go viral. What is cereal pancakes In case, you are wondering what pancakes cereal are, well they have been in existence way before Tik Tok....

Seriously, can you really beat gooey melted cheddar inside a soft and chewy sriracha-flavored pretzel? We think not! This is one of our favorite appetizers ever! This is the kind of recipe that you fall in love with instantly and want to immediately share with all of your spicy-loving friends and family. You get the chewy pretzel bread, the gooey cheese inside, and the spicy sriracha in the dough itself as well as coating the outside....

Think my family liked it? Let’s find out! What Is Panzanella? Panzanella is a classic Italian salad made with stale bread, dressing, and chopped vegetables. It can be incredibly simple or more complex. I’ve had versions made with only bread, very ripe tomatoes, and basil, but you can add other pantry staples like capers to it. This version of panzanella counts as a full meal because of the chicken and all the vegetables....

Now, I know what you are thinking. Um, who needs a recipe for a milk shake? I’m here to tell you that you might need one if you want to add a little pizzazz. This shake is seriously delicious. I was so in love with my peanut butter cupcake filling that I decided I needed to find a way to put it in a milkshake. This utilizes hot fudge sauce and that decadent peanut butter sauce to swirl throughout a vanilla milk shake....

Make ramen noodles better – faster! Next time you’ve had a long day at work and you have to deal with the question that billions of people around the world face every day what’s for dinner??, here’s your answer: Chow Mein Ramen Noodles. It’s everything you know and love about Chow Mein, except it’s faster to make: 12 minute recipe including prep one pan cooking simple, magic 5 ingredient Chow Mein Sauce veggie loaded – but you don’t even know it!...

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Corn Chowder I’m a sucker for creamy soups in any form. In fact, I’m yet to come across a creamy soup I don’t love. Hmmmm…..that statement sounds somewhat awfully familiar. I’ve written that here before. Oh, that’s right. I say the same thing about cheese. Umm… and potatoes. This website would be a very different place indeed if I also said the same thing about salads. 😈 There are corn chowders, then there are corn chowders....

Grill it, bake it or even cook these on the stove! Prawn / Shrimp Foil Packets WITH Cheesy Potatoes! This is my prawn (shrimp) version of Fish en Pappillote, which sounds super fancy but actually just means “fish in a bag” (it’s French). Finely sliced potato, vegetables, topped with fish, some basic seasonings, herbage of some sort, then baked inside a paper parcel. This method of cooking seals in the moisture and flavour inside the bag, and has the added benefit of less washing up....