Learn the secret behind the famous Cinnabon roll recipe and how easily it goes from the mixing bowl to the breakfast table. Mmmmmmm Cinnabon. If you have never had a Cinnabon, well I truly feel sorry for you… When I was in high school, a couple of years back (wink, wink) my friends and I…
Take all the guesswork out of cooking the perfect stuffed cabbage with my super simple Instant Pot[method. Full of tender rice, melt in your mouth meat and a savory sauce, my ridiculously easy method will forever change how you make stuffed cabbage! [wprm-recipe-jump] I have been making my signature stuffed cabbage for years. However, lately……
A well grilled flank steak is one of my favorite cuts of meat on the grill. My Asian Style Grilled and Marinated Flank Steak is full of flavor, texture and that mmmmmm savory umami balance on your palate that makes you beg for more and more. The secret to to getting the right texture to this…
Forget the store-bought, bottled stuff! Create your own homemade Italian dressing in only 5 minutes! Preservative free and loaded with flavor! Perfect as a topper for crunchy greens or as a marinade for chicken or grilled veggies! [wprm-recipe-jump] I never made dressings. Honest. In fact, prior to culinary school I did not even know what went into…
Plov is the ultimate Slavik comfort food. It’s a one pot chicken and rice recipe that is packed with flavors and spices and just takes a few steps to reach ultimate rice perfection. Perfect rice and tender chicken that beg you for just another bite. Plus it’s SUPER freezer friendly! How awesome is that! Every…
Follow this simple tutorial and learn how to cut up your watermelon or any other melon like a pro! [wprm-recipe-jump] Whenever I am at a BBQ or casual dinner party I am always volunteered by someone to do the unwanted task of slicing up the melons. This is not some euphemism…I mean literally cutting up…
These Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas are beyond simple to make but boast an insane amount of flavor! Slathered in a ridiculously delicious creamy sauce and covered in stretchy cheese, these enchiladas need nothing else except a fork and a knife to dive in with! [wprm-recipe-jump] I was never a fan of enchiladas. I never really met…
This is comfort food at its finest, tender short ribs rest on top of creamy, dreamy polenta…this is ultimate comfort food gone gourmet. [wprm-recipe-jump] This is comfort food. This is fill your belly, warm your soul, take a nap, comfort food. And clearly…no one does comfort food as fancy as the French. As a culinary…
Gooey molten lava cakes ooze out pure chocolate goodness layered with Nutella. Dessert does not get more delicious or better yet easier than this! [wprm-recipe-jump] If the stomach is the way into a man’s heart then definitely the way to get into a woman’s heart is chocolate. Rich, decadent chocolate will make almost every woman…
Learn how to make quick and easy Restaurant Style Mexican Rice the healthy way! It tastes just like the restaurant but is made in half the time and with half the fat! [wprm-recipe-jump] It’s been 3 weeks since I started my fitness journey, again.. and this little blogger is a happy girl. I knew I…
This is what my New Year’s is known for. My Babushka’s famous Vafilney Tort is an extremely simple no bake cake filled with condensed sweetened milk, wafers and walnuts. The simplicity of this cake reminds me that New Year’s Eve is best filled with nostalgia and the comfort of friends. [wprm-recipe-jump] “All is quiet in my…
This 2016 Holiday Gift Guide is the complete guide to your favorite home cook! I have hand picked my personal favorites that I use in my kitchen on a daily basis. Everything from mini ovens to measuring spoons, no matter the price or the style I have what your favorite home chef wants for this holiday! Appliances Vitamix 5300…