Even if you’re not a fan of them in their raw state (I’m not), I think you will love them oven-baked. They are mellow and sweet. I don’t really like raw onions. I find them too sharp. But something magical happens when you cook them. They become creamy and mild, almost sweet. Baking onions in the oven makes them tender, browned, and very flavorful. This is a recipe that I like to make because it’s truly easy, yet it produces delicious results....

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in Cajun spice mix? I honestly never had, but then it occurred to me that the flavour is so unique there must be some special ingredient in there that I’d never tasted before on its own. Maybe a dried root grown on a remote island, under the branches of the boojimana tree (totally made that up) that can only be harvested 3 days a year....

Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mix of ricotta, mozzarella, and basil pesto, piled in a baking dish with cherry tomatoes and more cheese, then baked until bubbling and melty. It’s a family-friendly dinner that hits all the right notes. A Fun, Yet Familiar, Twist on Stuffed Shells Stuffed shells are at the top of my list when it comes to comfort foods. How can you go wrong with cheese-filled pasta?...

Galaxy Caramel chunks and Nutella. Do other people look at those ingredients and thing ‘hmmm they need cake to bring them together’. Or is that just the way my really greedy brain works? These blondies are the kind of cake you need when you’ve had a bad day. Or maybe it just needs to be a bit cold and wet outside, and you want something to go with that pot of tea....

Leftovers are very good too, and you can quickly reheat them in the microwave. I love spaghetti squash. The first time I microwaved it, then raked a fork back and forth and saw the beautiful pasta-like strands, I was hooked. It’s delicious, affordable, and fun to eat! This spaghetti squash casserole is one of my favorite recipes to make with this tasty root vegetable. It’s cheesy, delicious, and so easy to make!...

Every page is an embodiment of Serpico’s belief that “the best Korean food is Korean home cooking.” You’ll find recipes for Instant Kimchi, traditional banchan dishes as well as his own takes (Pickled Iceberg Lettuce), and classic Black Bean Noodles. His Broccoli Kimchi is already a must-have in my house, something I can make on a whim and keep around to add to fried rice. Korean home cooking is not what Serpico grew up with....

The light sponge, no-spoon-required-handleability(real word?) of a cherry cake combined with the buttery, crunchiness of a crumble pudding. Yes, this is 2 puddings in one, and all the better for it. I love a good crumble, but I have to admit that July is not really crumble weather. So I think I’ll just add crumble toppings to everything instead – like this delicious pud, or my apple crumble cookies. I’m also considering crumble brownies, crumble cupcakes and maybe ice cream crumble?...

We would always fight over these dumplings. (Ever wonder why people from big families eat fast? The first kid who finishes gets seconds on the dumplings.) Tips for the Best Chicken and Dumplings Making dumplings that are tasty, light, yet hold together isn’t a given. The Bisquick dumpling version, although light and fluffy, tends to fall apart. At the other end of the spectrum, my dad remembers his mother’s dumplings which were, in his words “as hard as hockey pucks....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Chicken Fricassée Pronounced “fri-ka-say”, this is a terrific recipe to get a cosy stew fix any night of the week without hours of slow cooking. This dish is a traditional French chicken stew made with a creamy white sauce with mushrooms, instead of the more common rich, dark brown sauce like you ordinarily see with stews, such as with Coq au Vin and this baked Chicken Stew....

Mexican Food Never Gets Old Is it me, or does Mexican food really always sound good? At our house, we usually have some sort of tacos, taco bowls or something along those lines weekly. Then, sometimes we even switch it up and make something like this chicken mole recipe. It’s fun because it is a little different than our usual, but has the ease of using our Instant Pot or Slow Cooker....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Chilli Con Carne recipe Texans have claimed Chili as their own, even going as far to legally make it the official dish of Texas (!!?). Though apparently, there’s evidence that traces the origins of Chili to Spain. Imagine that! 🙂 Die-hard Texan Chili fanatics will tell you it’s illegal to add beans into Chili. They’ll also tell you there’s no canned tomato in it, it’s made with cubes of beef not mince/ground beef, and that it MUST be made using whole dried chilis, rehydrated then pureed....

Can I label this as fusion food? Google tells me fusion food is a mixture of different culinary traditions or cultures. Hmmm. I guess that’s a no then. We could maybe go with eclectic. But I HATE that word. Do you have a word that you just hate? No logical reason, you just have an unwavering dislike for it. Eclectic is that word for me. In fact these are the only two times I’ve ever written it down....

This recipe is not only easier than making a layer cake, but it’s even easier than making standard chocolate chip cookies. There’s no need to chill the dough, no scooping cookies, and no cake assembly. With a traditional cake, you might spend more time assembling and decorating than actual partying. Although you should plan on at least 2 hours to prepare this cake from start to finish, there are some make-ahead options below for the busy party planners....

Dirt Cups With Chocolate Pudding: Must-Try Treat! If you’ve yet to make worms in dirt chocolate pudding, it’s super easy. And here, we’re making them extra chocolaty, thanks to a from-scratch pudding made with real chocolate milk. How to Make Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups To assemble, you simply crumble chopped chocolate sandwich cookies (the dirt!) on top of the pudding and place a few gummy worms into the crumbs. Delightfully gross!...

Baked beans are a breakfast staple in Australia and the UK. Actually, baked beans are a meal staple full stop – breakfast, lunch and dinner! I lived my university days surviving on more baked beans than I care to remember. Open the can, pour onto toast, and microwave. It’s almost like a right of passage being a uni student. Canned baked beans and tuna on rice. Spend as little as possible on food so you have as much as possible for beer....

How to Make Baked Chicken Breast, Thighs, Wings, or Legs We usually buy whole chickens and either cut them up ourselves or have the butcher do it for us. It’s cheaper that way, and we get giblets for gravy. You can do that or just use a package of whatever chicken parts you like—make baked chicken breasts for white meat, and baked chicken thighs and legs for dark. This way of cooking chicken couldn’t be more straightforward....

Caesar salad has always been a favorite. Despite that fact, we just never loved green salad. We know, it’s super healthy and probably a good idea to eat more of it, but so many salads are just bland and not overly exciting. Luckily, Caesar salad is one we could always get excited about when eating out! There’s something about that rich and creamy dressing with crispy croutons and parmesan cheese – yum!...

Tired of coconut cupcake posers, I decided to develop a recipe that would rally in the flavor of coconut in a cupcake. This one uses coconut milk in place of milk and butter instead of oil, and has shredded coconut through and through giving it a divine taste that puts other coconut cupcakes to shame! In light of that, the cupcake itself is surprisingly light in texture compared to other coconut cupcakes....

It’s also so rich and creamy, no one will ever guess that we’ve actually ditched the dairy. Rather than using heavy cream, the velvety texture of this soup is achieved by blending cooked cauliflower and blanched almonds. Together, these elements deliver a silky smooth consistency that will seduce you with every spoonful. Resist the urge to add more celeriac, lest you blast your bliss with bitterness. This righteous root sings when she’s subtle....

Creamy Broccoli Casserole I’m about as much of a carnivore as a girl can be. And yet, even I would happily have this Broccoli Casserole for dinner any night of the week. Not even just as a side. As the main. It’s that good. I mean, this isn’t just another boring broccoli dish. THIS is broccoli baked with thick, creamy sauce that’s loaded with cheesy parmesan and garlic flavours – made from scratch without canned soup (the thought never crossed my mind, but apparently there are many recipes that do this!...