American immigrant haluski is made with ingredients that were easier to find in the US and often use noodles. This recipe is an easy version of Haluski that is made in the style of US immigrants. It’s not an authentic version of Haluski that you’d find in Eastern Europe as many of those ingredients just aren’t common in the United States. Slovak-style haluski uses cheese, while other Eastern European nations like Poland and Ukraine do not usually use cheese....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Eggplant Parmigiana If Moussaka is Greece’s answer to Italian Lasagna, then Eggplant Parmigiana is Italy’s comeback. And what a comeback it is!!! A southern Italian classic, this is one of those incredible vegetarian dishes that’s so good, even card-carrying carnivores won’t pause for a moment to wonder, “Where’s the meat??” This is comfort food for everyone....

About Cooking with Farro Farro is an ancient grain with a nutty, earthy flavor and a slightly chewy texture. Not to be confused with spelt, farro is a versatile option for salads, stews, risottos, and grain bowls. Here, farro simmers in a flavorful base of mushrooms and vegetable stock until tender in a sort of simplified risotto fashion. Tips for Buying Farro There are three types of farro: whole (unpearled or whole grain), pearled, and semi-pearled....

Surprise, surprise! These were a huge hit! And why not? My all-time favorite ingredient (potatoes), plenty of fresh herbs, mustard, capers, and scallions give them tons of perky flavors. They are crisp and golden on the outside and flaky-moist on the inside. What’s not to like? These fish cakes make a good case for using up leftover cooked fish – especially the cod used in this recipe – but from now on, they are going into my rotation as a purposeful dish, not a leftover afterthought....

I’ve got you pounding out a chicken breast and pan frying it to keep it nice and easy. To do this I like to put the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Keeps things from getting too crazy. Then use a meat tenderizer to relieve your stress and pound it out. Don’t have a meat tenderizer? Try a rolling pin. That’s always fun. Seriously, why isn’t this a thing already?...

Salmon has become a bit of a staple at our house. In my unrelenting effort to reduce how much meat we eat, I’m trying to get us to one veggie day a week and one fish day. Salmon tends to be the fish of choice because I know everyone will eat it. So when I see sides of salmon on offer at the supermarket, I always grab one. Sometime I’ll cut it up into portions, but this time I decided to cook the whole thing....

Totally moreish, these nachos make the best vegetarian party dish! I have a lot of room in my heart for the traditional chilli-topped nachos (Chris makes an amazing version with slow cooked beef and pork). However, sometimes, I just want a plateful without having to wait for a few hours whilst the chilli-con-carne cooks. Usually, I’d serve up some nachos with salsa and guacamole for a quick-fix, but it’s not quite the same as having a star topping with lots of salty-garlicky flavour....

This Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice is a great rice side dish for shrimp, pork, or chicken that calls for starting with chilled, cooked rice. I grilled some shrimp with some fresh pineapple the other day and served it with this ginger pineapple fried rice. Delicious! And very easy to make. You can probably substitute canned pineapple if fresh isn’t available. What’s the Secret to Perfect Fried Rice? The most important thing is to use leftover rice!...

A word of warning though, it’s got raw egg white in, which means you can’t store and serve later. Also of course, raw egg is not recommended for little ones or those who are pregnant. If you wanted a great alternative, try the frosting from my ‘Frosted Orange Buns’ recipe. You just need to replace the orange (juice and zest) with lime instead. I’m a bit coconut mad at the moment, can’t get enough of the stuff....

My experimentation to get a gooey caramel filling that: a) Didn’t just melt into the brownie mix, leaving the bottom of the brownie lovely and caramelized, but the gooey centre indistinguishable from the rest of the brownie and b) Produced a lovely pocket of caramel that stretched and oozed when you bit in - regardless of whether the brownie was warm or had cooled completely, meant that I had to knock up a few of these sinful little Gooey Chocolate Caramel Brownies treats....

This recipe is a newer variation using grapefruit juice or soda. Even with just two ingredients, it’s a super quick and simple cocktail that doesn’t hold back on flavor. Grapefruit and Beer Recommendations Grapefruit juice or soda instead of the lemon soda or lemonade will lend your shandy a sweet and sour flavor with just a touch of floral aroma. Whether you use fresh grapefruit juice, store-bought grapefruit juice, or sparkling grapefruit soda, all pair well with a light, lager-style beer....

Travel to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bali and Cambodia, and you’ll find these popular snacks on every corner. However, you don’t have to take a long plane trip to enjoy these tasty bites. You can recreate a version in your own backyard on your grill—whether it’s gas or charcoal. What Is Satay? “Satay” refers to the skewered meats that spend time in a salty, sweet, and spicy marinade before grilling....

Is Taco Salad a Mexican Dish? While tacos are traditional Mexican fare, taco salad is not. It’s an American dish that was created by the Fritos company back in the 1960s. While the founder of Fritos is Mexican, he created the dish as a way to use Fritos chips as a bowl. Are Their Corn Tortilla Chips in Taco Salad? Our recipe doesn’t include corn tortilla chips, but you can definitely feel free to add in some if you’d like!...

It’s my favorite, and I think it’s mostly because of the sauce, that thick, dark, gooey, sweet and spicy hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce is readily available in the Asian section of the grocery aisle, at least around here, and you can use it as a dipping sauce or glaze for practically anything—wings, meatloaf, ribs, salmon, eggplant, meatballs, chicken, and in this case, Brussels sprouts. In this quick and easy stir-fry, we lightly boil the halved sprouts first, so they cook more evenly....

Putting this together is really easy and just starts with the chicken carcass and whatever veggies you have on hand to help flavor the stock. I used celery, carrots, garlic, onion and some fresh herbs. Next, just throw everything in a large stockpot, fill it with water to cover everything, and bring it to a boil. Simmer for at least an hour or as long as you want to break down the chicken and soak up all of the flavor....

Homemade Fajita mix from scratch If you have ever wanted to make your own fajita seasoning at home, now is the time to do so, get your DIY cap and get mixing this easy peasy spice blend you will love. Honestly, once you learn to make your own spice blend from scratch, you will stop buying store-bought packet seasoning. I love the total control I have whenever I am making homemade condiments, it is just convenient and I mostly work with what I have on hand....

When it comes to cooking crab legs at home, it really couldn’t get much easier. Even the most novice of cooks can easily cook up some delicious and perfect crab legs. There are three different popular methods for cooking crab legs: oven broiling, steaming, and boiling. We’ll cover all three methods and discuss the pros and cons of each one. And on top of that, we’ll even show you how to eat them, which is probably the hardest part of all....

What Is Cashew Cream Sauce? Cashew cream sauce is a workhorse. You make it by soaking cashews, then blending them with just a bit of water – this turns into the most luscious sauce. A big challenge with vegan recipes is finding ways to replace the creaminess of dairy, and this sauce really does the trick. The trick for this sauce is to use raw, unsalted cashews. I’ve found the raw cashews are the easiest to break down and form into the creamiest sauce....

A creamy dip with a hint of garlic and dill and a refreshing addition of shredded cucumber makes Tzatziki one of my favourite dips. A bowlful of tzatziki with some torn up pita bread and a few veggies = a creamy, delicious, Summer lunch! ✔ Drizzle it on barbecued chicken, pork or lamb ✔ Wrap it up in a flatbread/pitta/tortilla with veggies and/or meat ✔ Add a big spoonful to a chicken nourish bowl or a fish taco bowl ✔ Serve with a big pack of crisps or crackers I’ve gone with all of these serving suggestions, but my favourite way to serve it is with Crispy Pork Gyros (a much-loved recipe to enjoy with a cold beer when the sun is shining)....