I’ve made several batches of this soup. Leftovers are dangerous, I tend to eat them all! Now, one of the things I’ve learned over the years is that either you are a Guinness fan or not. If you are not, then you likely will not like this soup. But if you are, I think you will love it. Ireland produces some of the best sharp cheddar cheeses out there. So if you have access to Irish sharp cheddar, by all means use it!...

Creamy pasta tetrazzini is such a crowd pleaser, and adding pesto only makes it more delicious! Put the two together and you end up with a seriously comforting and flavorful dish. Tender chunks of chicken and carrots make it a one-pot meal, with protein, veggies, and pasta all in one pot. Video: Pressure Cooker Pesto Chicken Tetrazzini Real Milk in the Pressure Cooker Pressure cooker dishes with dairy do take some special technique to cook well....

Red bean tangyuan is a deliciously warm and lightly sweet Chinese dessert. The soft and chewy balls have a mochi-like texture and the adzuki red bean filling adds creamy sweetness. Tangyuan can be made with a variety of fillings like sesame or peanut, and are commonly served with a gingery soup that adds a warm brightness. The Red Bean Filling Red bean, also known as adzuki or azuki bean, is a small and smooth bean with a reddish skin and white interior....

The method for this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Coat cherry tomatoes with oil and pop them into the oven to cook low and slow for about 2 hours. Halfway through, drizzle with a mixture of honey and vinegar, accentuating the tomatoes’ flavor. Yes, it’s a long time. But this recipe requires little attention and coaxes the natural sweetness from every last little tomato. The result is tender, nearly candied flavor bombs....

All-in-One Skillet Pot Pie This pot pie is prepped on the stove, baked in the oven, and served directly in the skillet—which saves time doing dishes! For those looking to save time upfront, a pre-made pie crust works as well as a freshly prepared one. If it cools before everyone comes to the table, you can pop it directly back into the oven to keep it warm until everyone is ready....

This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....

This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....

For this recipe, the sweet, mildly licorice flavors of fennel are paired with a salty and tangy lemon sauce inspired by piccata. It’s an impressive side dish to serve at a fancy gathering or for a slow weeknight dinner. You are going to be hooked on fabulous fennel from here on out. What Is Fennel? You’ve definitely seen it at the grocery store or farmers market and, if you’re not familiar with it, mistakenly walked past it....

This post is written in collaboration with the Breville, using the Blend Active Accessory pack. Gotta love a good dip! Placed in the centre of a pile of veggies and seafood, they can transform the simplest foods into something mouth-wateringly moreish! Plus that easy party platter looks impressive too. I’m all about simple food that looks good! I think the most important elements of a good party platter are:...

Slicing the Brussels sprouts can be a bit laborious; if you have a food processor with a slicing blade, this would be a good way to make use of it. Brussels sprouts can go from crisp and nutty to soggy and bitter if they are overcooked, so cook them quickly in a large sauté pan so they still retain their crunch and vibrant green! Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise....

Skeleton cake pops are one of those popular treats that are not only fun to eat but even more fun to make! These spooky Halloween-inspired cake pops are great because they don’t require using dyes or advanced decorating skills. In fact, the more imperfect the coating and the more wonky the decoration, the more creepy and cute the final product will be! What’s the Best Chocolate to Use? For a less sweet cake pop, use a darker bittersweet chocolate for the chocolate ganache frosting....

If you’ve never heard of Robert Burns, you’ll no doubt have heard one of his most famous works - Auld Lang Syne. That wonderful tune we (probably slightly drunkenly) sing to say farewell to the previous year as we bring in the new year. Originally created as a poem, it wasn’t turned into a song until after his death in 1796. Burns night or Burns supper itself first became a thing 5 years after his death, with the gathering of 9 of his friends who got together to celebrate his life and works over a feast of haggis and whisky....

Although it takes a few hours to make, this is a truly easy, hands-off recipe, where the slow cooker does (almost) all the work. There’s nothing quite like slow-cooked meat. Whether pot roast, goulash, or oxtails, the experience of eating tender, savory, well-cooked meat is pure comfort. I love steak just as much as anyone, but slow-cooked meat is my true love. Ingredients You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make slow cooker carnitas....

Smoked Salmon Appetizer Whenever I am taking something to a gathering, the first thought that pops into my head is logistics. How the food will travel, does it need reheating, does it need to be assembled, how many people do I need to serve. The decision of what to take is invariably narrowed down drastically once these factors are determined. If it’s a gathering where I can’t reheat what I’m taking (or if I don’t want to add to the craziness of an event), then that cuts out half the appetisers in my repertoire....

Thankfully, we have science and salt to help us avoid the dreadful dry turkey. While cooking to the proper final temperature of 165º F can help avoid a turkey disaster, think of brining the turkey is an extra flavor-infused safety net. Even though the brine’s mission is moisture, with the help of friends, it can also impart some flavor. Give your turkey a good soak in this brine recipe of Italian parsley, crushed black peppercorns, garlic, and oranges before you smoke it for a citrusy, juicy turkey every time....

Butter Substitute for Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle: If you are dairy free, you can substitute the butter for vegetable shortening or a plant-based butter stick. Please do not substitute for margarine, it will not produce good results. Can I use whole-wheat flour? Whole wheat flour produces a much denser cookie, and is not recommended. If you want to attempt it anyway, do not substitute more than half of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat....

Spanakopita If I were to compile the Greatest Hits of dishes I’ve served to friends in recent years, this one shoots straight to the list. It made an appearance at a recent gathering, and to say it was the most popular dish of the night would be an understatement. It was the first thing to go. There were rave reviews around the table. We were picking at the leftover shards of filo pastry long after the last piece had disappeared....

Ever have a half-empty, opened can of pumpkin purée staring back at you when you open the fridge? I don’t know about you, but it pains me to see food, or anything for that matter, go to waste. Heck, I even save egg shells and spent coffee grounds for compost. So, what can one make with the remainders of a can of pumpkin purée? Pumpkin waffles! Pumpkin Spice Waffles Lightly spiced with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, these pumpkin waffles are a fun way to change up a waffle breakfast....

This hearty lamb stew is well-seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. The meat keeps its delicious and distinctive taste, while the seasonings add intrigue to every bite. I think that leg of lamb, cut into cubes, makes the best stew. You don’t need a butcher to do it: Buy a pre-boned leg of lamb and cut it into cubes yourself. Start by cutting apart the smaller muscles that make up the leg – when you remove the leg from its wrapping, you’ll see that these muscles are loosely held together with deep cracks running between them....

My parents love it when I cook for them, especially when it’s a new recipe and they get to be the taste testers. They happily put up with the delays to the meal due to my tweaking the dish as they “dish out” their suggestions. And with the delays that come from my attempts to take the perfect photo (“Don’t touch that, I still haven’t shot it!”). I love their input, as they know much more about food than I do, and their suggestions almost always result in something better....