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Sekanjabin Cucumber Drink

Sekanjabin Cucumber Drink

This drink is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Traditionally, is it prepared with honey, vinegar, and herbs. Even today, some still drink it as a natural remedy, known as Oxymel, to boost energy and fight exhaustion. Made with honey, it becomes 

Kuymak – Turkish Cheese Fondue

Kuymak – Turkish Cheese Fondue

Kuymak – Turkish Cheese Fondue is a rich and comforting specialty from Turkey’s Black Sea region, especially popular in cities like Trabzon and Rize. Known for its stretchy, molten cheese and silky, buttery texture, it’s warm, indulgent, and deeply satisfying. Traditionally enjoyed with fresh bread 

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich, comforting twist on a classic pasta favorite. Nutty browned butter blends with a creamy, velvety sauce to coat every strand of fettuccine, creating a simple yet indulgent dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners or an easy restaurant style meal at home.

Prep Time:10minutes mins
Cook Time:15minutes mins
Servings:4 people

Ingredients

  • ▢2½ cups uncooked pasta about 500 g/ 3–3½ cups cooked
  • ▢1/2 cup butter
  • ▢4 cloves garlic chopped
  • ▢1/2 cup shallot finely chopped (about 3 shallots)
  • ▢1/2 tbsp thyme leaves chopped
  • ▢1/2 tbsp rosemary leaves chopped
  • ▢1/4 cup white wine
  • ▢1 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • ▢1/2 cup heavy cream
  • ▢2 tbsp pasta cooking water
  • ▢Salt and pepper to taste
  • ▢1/4 tsp crushed red chilli flakes optional
  • ▢Parsley and extra grated parmesan fresh chopped for garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large pot of boiling water, add salt and cook the pasta until al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter
  • Cook, stirring often, until it melts and begins to brown.
  • Reduce the heat, then add the shallot, garlic, rosemary and thyme.

Tip: Cooking on low heat helps you control the butter and prevents it from burning.

  • Cook for about 1 minute, until the shallots are tender and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the white wine and let it reduce for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the cream and the grated parmesan, stirring to combine.
  • Stir until the parmesan melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
  • Add a little pasta water and stir to combine.

Pasta water is added because it contains starch, which helps bind the sauce together and makes it cling to the pasta instead of separating.

  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  • Toss until fully coated and the sauce thickens.
  • Serve warm, topped with chopped parsley and extra grated parmesan.

Notes

This sauce comes together fast, so have everything ready before you start. Once the butter begins to brown, things move quickly and you don’t want to overcook it.

Don’t rush the butter. Let it go past just melted and into that golden stage. You’ll smell it change before you really see it, and that’s when you know you’re close.

When adding the parmesan, do it gradually and keep stirring. If the heat is too high or you add it all at once, it can turn clumpy instead of smooth.

The sauce will look slightly loose at first, but once you add the pasta and toss it, it thickens and turns silky.

If it ever feels too thick, just add a little more pasta water to loosen it back up.

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture
  • Keep the heat low when adding cheese
  • Don’t skip the pasta water, it makes a big difference

Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and adjust the salt then. Parmesan already adds salt, so this helps you keep everything balanced.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1847IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 2mg

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada

Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or looking for tasty leftovers to enjoy throughout the week, this enchilada pie has you covered. It’s a perfect balance of protein, vegetables and cheesy goodness. It’s a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Prep:30 minCook:4 hoursYield:6 servings 

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk Biscuits

These Buttermilk Biscuits bake up tall, flaky, and buttery with soft layers inside and golden tops. Easy to make from scratch and perfect for breakfast, dinner, or with sausage gravy. Prep 10minutes minutesCook 15minutes minutesTotal 25minutes minutes Ingredients Instructions  Equipment Notes Nutrition Information Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 281kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 34g (11%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 48mg (16%)Sodium: 421mg (18%)Potassium: 201mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 432IU (9%)Calcium: 95mg (10%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Citrus-Oil-Marinated Spring Vegetables

Citrus-Oil-Marinated Spring Vegetables

The fleeting vibrance of spring vegetables is captured in this citrus-and-garlic-infused marinade, turning delicate produce into a versatile condiment. Spoon over toast slathered with ricotta or enjoy as an accompaniment on a cheese plate.

Recipe information

  • Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield6–8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup shelled fava beans (from about 1¼ lb. pods)

8 oz. asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut on a diagonal into 1″ pieces

5 oz. frozen shelled edamame or 10 oz. edamame pods, shelled (about 1 cup)

4 oz. French green beans, trimmed, cut into 1″ pieces

2 lemons

1 orange

2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

4 sprigs thyme

2 sprigs rosemary

1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2½ tsp. Morton kosher salt

1 Tbsp. fennel seeds, lightly crushed

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Cook fava beans in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until pale green and tender and skins look swollen, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water. Let cool completely, about 2 minutes. Remove from ice bath with slotted spoon and peel outer layer from fava beans; set aside.

Step 2

Combine asparagus, edamame, and green beans in the same pot of boiling water and cook until bright green and slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to ice bath and let sit until cold, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from lemons, leaving as much white pith behind as possible. Cut lemons in half and squeeze juice though your hand or fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Remove peel from orange with peeler; set fruit aside for another use (or eat!).

Step 4

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium until shimmering, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Add garlic and let sizzle until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon and orange zest, thyme sprigs, rosemary sprigs, salt, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Drain vegetables, discarding any remaining ice cubes, and add to infused room-temperature oil along with lemon juice; stir to combine. Transfer vegetables and oil to a 1½-qt. glass jar; cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes:

Use the infused oil to dress salad greens or drizzle it over baked fish to add a boost of flavor.

Vegetables can be marinated up to 6 days ahead. Keep chilled.

White Pizza With Shaved Vegetables and Pesto

White Pizza With Shaved Vegetables and Pesto

This fresh take on white pizza has a base of pesto and white cheeses topped with a veritable salad of all our favorite green vegetables. Peas and crispy, thin-shaved asparagus, zucchini, and leeks are topped with watercress, basil, and pecorino curls for a satisfying slice 

Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Strawberry Shortcake Roll is a light, airy dessert that brings a fresh twist to a classic favorite. Soft sponge cake is rolled around sweet cream and juicy strawberries, creating a beautiful, sliceable treat that’s perfect for spring gatherings, celebrations, or an elegant finish to any 

Tuna salad

Tuna salad

This tuna salad is quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Made with a creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy pickles in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time:10minutes mins
Cook Time:0minutes mins
Servings:1 serve

Ingredients

  • ▢Juice of half a lime or 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ▢1 tsp pickle juice
  • ▢1 pinch garlic powder
  • ▢1 pinch onion powder
  • ▢1 pinch ground paprika
  • ▢1/2 tsp Dijon optional
  • ▢1 tsp light mayonnaise
  • ▢2 tbsp light sour cream
  • ▢1 can tuna in water (about 4 oz / 120 g)
  • ▢4 small pickles cornichons, chopped
  • ▢1 tbsp chopped jalapeño adjust to your preference
  • ▢1 tbsp coriander chopped (or parsley)
  • ▢1 green onion chopped
  • ▢1 tsp dill pickles chopped
  • ▢salt to season
  • ▢black pepper to season

Instructions 

  • Mix the lime or lemon juice with the pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
  • Mix until smooth and creamy. You want everything fully combined here so the dressing is evenly seasoned before adding the tuna.

If it feels a little too thick, a small splash of pickle juice can loosen it slightly.

  • Add the tuna to te mixing bowl and start covering with the dressing.

Make sure the tuna is well-drained so the salad stays creamy instead of turning watery.

  • Gently mix the tuna into the dressing until it’s evenly coated.

Try not to overmix it here; you want to keep some larger pieces so the texture stays nice and not too mashed.

  • Add the chopped pickles, jalapeño, green onion, and fresh herbs. This is where the salad gets all of its crunch, freshness, and a little extra kick.
  • Fold everything together until well combined. The tuna should look creamy, textured, and evenly mixed with all the chopped ingredients throughout.
  • Serve over a bowl of greens with sliced cucumber on the side for scooping. The cucumber adds freshness and a little crunch, and it works really well with the creamy tuna salad.

Notes

This tuna salad is simple, but a few small details make a big difference in how it turns out. Once you’ve made it a couple of times, you’ll start adjusting it without even thinking about it.

  • Tuna: Make sure it’s well drained before mixing. Too much liquid will water everything down and the dressing won’t hold the same way.
  • Creamy base: The mix of sour cream, mayo, and Dijon keeps it balanced. If you prefer it lighter, you can reduce the mayo slightly and add a bit more sour cream.
  • Acidity: Lime and pickle juice are what keep this from tasting flat. Don’t skip them, and adjust to taste if needed.
  • Heat: The jalapeño is optional, but it adds a nice kick. Start small and adjust depending on your preference.
  • Storage: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s best within the first couple of days while it still tastes fresh and holds its texture.

Let the tuna salad sit for a few minutes before serving so the flavors come together and taste more balanced.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 2850mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Carrot Cinnamon Rolls Cake

Carrot Cinnamon Rolls Cake

These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls have sweet carrots folded into the dough, with a cream cheese frosting on top and toasted pecans. Their gooey texture is unmatched, and each bite packed with flavor. Prep Time: 20minutes minutesCook Time: 30minutes minutesResting Time: 4hours hoursServings: 12 rolls Ingredients Sweet Dough Filling Icing Candied Pecans