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Skip to Recipe Are you on the look out for a speedy midweek meal? My 30-Minute meal is perfect for those busy nights- super easy, quick, minimal ingredients but you know you’ve got a well-balanced meal that the whole family will enjoy. The Caribbean Coconut Salmon Curry is a vibrant dish that brings the vibrant, exotic flavors of the Caribbean islands to your dinner table. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets pan-seared and combined with a robust, super flavorful and scrumptious coconut curry. Pair alongside some white rice and/or some steamed vegetables for an epic weeknight-friendly meal! WHY YOU WILL LOVE THE RECIPE? Simple Yet Impressive : This dish comes together with a handful of simple ingredients, and gets ready in under an hour, making it perfect for a cozy night in or even a dinner party where you want to wow your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. ...

Skip to Recipe With Easter just around the corner, there's no better time to whip up a batch of sweet homemade Hot Cross Buns! Once you discover how easy it is to make your own buns, you will never go back to the shop-bought ones again! While it is traditional to make them for Good Friday, they are great all year round, whenever you are craving a nice treat. Super fluffy, delicious, breakfast buns that are flavored with orange, warm spices, raisins, and finished with a cross on top. The ultimate treat for your Easter feast! WHAT ARE HOT CROSS BUNS? Hot cross buns are sweet, lightly spiced buns marked with a cross on top traditionally made or eaten on Good Friday, marking the end of the Christian season of Lent. It is believed that the iconic bun first appeared in 12th Century, where English Monks would decorate the freshly baked treat with a piped dough cross on Good Friday to commemorate the Day of the Cross. T...

Skip to Recipe Easter season is upon us! Whether you are planning to celebrate with your family, or you are entertaining a crowd, I am sure you would like to put on a spectacular and decadent spread. But why not serve your guests a tantalizing appetizer to nibble on after all that egg hunting and before they dig into the big feast. Lightly toasted baguette slices, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze create an easy and quick appetizer. Perfect to serve at your next family dinner, holiday gathering, or even at a weekend brunch! WHAT IS CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA? Bruschetta (pronounced broo-sket-ta) is a slice of bread toasted in the oven or grilled, often rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes and salt. This Caprese Bruschetta is essentially an appetizer that features the flavors of the classic Caprese salad (tomatoes, mozzarella, basil) served on to...

Skip to Recipe As we are transitioning towards spring, we are dreaming of the warmer weather, brighter days, flowers blooming and leaves reappearing on the trees. I am all about classic flavor combos, and the combination of lemon & blueberry is just one of those flavors that’s screams spring. That pop of citrus brings in the brightness and sunshine that we crave for after a long dreadful winter. Enjoy a slice of sunshine in the form of this Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake. This Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake is moist, tender, and so delicious! Every bite is infused with a tangy lemon flavor and a burst of juicy blueberries. Whether enjoyed as a morning treat with a cup of tea or served as a delightful dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it is the ultimate spring-summer cake. CAN FROZEN BLUEBERRIES BE USED FOR THIS CAKE? I love using fresh blueberries in this cake, but if you don’t have fresh berries on h...

Skip to Recipe Planning weeknight dinners can be tough- especially when you are low on energy and short on time. If you’ve got more important things to think about than what’s for your evening meal, let me help take some of those decisions off your plate. Pan Fried Salmon with Asian Coleslaw is one of the easiest and quickest recipes you’ll ever try! Salmon pan-fried till perfection, served alongside a delicious, crunchy Asian coleslaw, making a healthy, scrumptious and easy dinner any day of the week. If you are looking for other Asian recipes, you can check the following: Nasi Goreng Chicken Lo Mein Easy Chicken Ramen Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry Kung Pao Chicken Hoisin Beef Noodles ...

Skip to Recipe When it comes to indulging in the world of chocolate, one combination reigns supreme: peanut butter and chocolate. There is something undeniably satisfying about the combination, that has captured the hearts of everyone. In my blog, you will find quite a few recipes like my Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge , Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies , and Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles. And, here I am with yet another chocolate peanut butter treat that I am too excited to share. These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies combine the gooey richness of a chocolate brownie with thick swirls of creamy peanut butter throughout resulting in a dessert that’s gorgeously rich, sinfully indulgent and easy to whip up! The richness and sweet chocolate depth of the brownie contrasts beautifully with the creamy, salty peanut butter. Here are a few other decadent treats that you are definitely going t...

Skip to Recipe As the weekend rolls around, the favourite dishes from the takeaway menu call louder than ever. However, making them at home not only saves you money but also impresses your entire family at the dinner table. This Hoisin Beef Noodles is going to your become new favorite. Chinese-style noodles tossed in an umami-rich sweet and tangy Hoisin sauce, fresh vegetables, and flavorful ground beef, this dish is is sure to satisfy your taste buds and can be added to your weekly dinner rotation. WHAT IS HOISIN SAUCE? Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce widely used in Chinese cuisine as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fry, or as dipping sauce. It is dark in colour and has a distinctive sweet and tangy taste. If you are looking for other Asian recipes, you can check the following: Nasi Goreng Chicken Lo Mein ...