Looking for more ways to prepare a chuck roast? Check out this Perfect Instant Pot Pot Roast or this Slow Cooker Pot Roast with the BEST gravy!. There’s something truly special about a classic pot roast recipe that’s been slowly cooked to perfection. The meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender, complemented with savory vegetables and the best gravy, it’s such a welcoming and comforting meal! While this recipe has a longer cooking time, it’s made with simple ingredients and only requires 15 minutes of prep time....

What is fish tahiri? Fish tahiri is first and foremost a tahiri. A tahiri, which goes by various names, is a traditional Indian/Pakistani rice dish made with a basic gravy or curry base and then allowing rice to cook in the spiced curry broth. There are different kinds of Tahiris that people make today. It Started as Aloo tahiri (potato tahiri) and vegetable tahiri, and was used a vegetarian alternative to biryani back in the Mughal Era when poultry had become too expensive for the public to afford....

I just bought a popsicle maker. Naturally, I’m obsessed with it. I want a popsicle morning, noon, and night. I can always justify an afternoon or evening popsicle after a workout. Late night snacking is my favorite, so you better believe I crack open the freezer for a treat around midnight. But popsicles at breakfast? Not my proudest moment. Until now! They say Greek yogurt and fresh fruit are good for us, so let’s freeze it!...

Yes, we are still on a New Orleans soul food kick in this house. I just can’t help it. The food we had in New Orleans was outstanding. I had a bowl of crawfish etouffe that knocked my socks off. I ate it quickly in silence, and Brian turned to me and said “that’s the first time you’ve ever finished your food before me.” I had a bowl of gumbo at Court of Two Sisters that left me speechless, as well....

*If you missed my review of the KitchenAid Torrent Blender, you can find it here. So I’m still loving my Torrent Blender. Before I received the Torrent from KitchenAid to review for you, I had the cheapest blender you can find. And it broke just a couple weeks before. Needless to say, I was pretty excited to upgrade and see what this thing can do. I am constantly using the blender for making batter (especially for some of my gluten-free cake batters like this Mexican Chocolate Cake and this Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting) and icy drinks and smoothies....

Of Course Panda express was the first place that introduced us to the world of orange chicken. And it really is our go-to place when we want to quickly grab a take out. But lately I’ve been trying to make all meals at home to have more control over the ingredients that goes in to my food. Like the level of salt or the quality of orange juice or the type of soy sauce or oil....

Love beef stew? Try my Classic stovetop beef stew or this Slow Cooker Beef Stew here! This Instant Pot beef stew recipe has been a long time coming. Slowly but surely, I’m converting some of my favorite recipes (and yours!) over to the Instant Pot, as I’m getting more and more requests for them! The Honey Balsamic beef stew was originally a slow cooker recipe, and it knocked my socks off....

Jam cocktails: also known as a recipe for the happiest cocktail to fuel you all summer long. Grab a mason jar, your favorite jam and booze, and get ready to shake! So, we have accumulated quite a few recipes for jam cocktails on this site over the years, haven’t we? I have a whole section on this site dedicated to cocktails made with jam (don’t miss these Fig Jam Rye Whiskey pretty pretty cocktails!...

These oven roasted sweet potatoes are my favorite part of my small Thanksgiving for two menu. The business of making a starch melt in your mouth is actually quite simple. The only technique required is roasting in the oven with butter. A long time ago, we stopped drizzling things with melted butter before roasting in the oven. Also a long time ago, oven fries died. I’m not sure when oil became the only acceptable thing with which to roast, but its heyday has come and gone in my kitchen....

I love all no-bake desserts, but I will say a no-bake cheesecake has to be one of my favorites! And this No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake is no exception. Now, while I do go crazy for the simplicity of a classic no bake Cheesecake Recipe, I absolutely love to play around with the endless cheesecake possibilities. There are just so many flavor variations! This variation is a buttery Oreo crust filled with a rich and creamy cookie dough filling topped with homemade whipped cream and more cookie dough....

Give your oven a break with more recipes like No Bake Lemon Cheesecake, No Bake Oreo Cheesecake and No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake. I love coming up with all kinds of no bake desserts — cool, creamy, and no slaving over the oven or stove! With that being said, these Nutella Cheesecake Bars are one of our favorite no bake cheesecake recipes, and that’s really saying something! These Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are so easy to make with simple ingredients and fool-proof steps....

It boasts to be the safety net of every brown mother, who runs out of ideas of what to cook in the middle of the week. But it also works for potlucks and get togethers when paired with heavier curries. My favorite Matar pulao combo is with Chicken Handi or the Chicken Shashlik What is Matar pulao? Matar means “peas” in Urdu or Hindi. Pilaf/Pulao/Pilav is essentially a generic rice dish, where the rice is cooked in any type of broth or stock....

Have you seen my pumpkin ebook for 25 pumpkin recipe that aren’t pie and 1 that is? I think you would love it. I’m bringing you a luscious pumpkin dessert for two that is just as smooth and creamy as pumpkin pie, but slightly easier. Messing with pie crust isn’t my ideal way to spend an afternoon, but when I’m craving the creamy flavors of the inside of a pumpkin pie, pumpkin creme brulee is the next best thing....

Love a smoky soup with bacon? Try this White Bean Soup with Bacon next! This is hands down one of the best soups I’ve ever made, and I’ve made a lot of soups! My husband’s favorite used to be this Smoky Sausage and Potato Chowder, but as it turns out, bacon wins every time. Bacon takes everything to the next level, and with the juicy chicken and comforting rice, this soup is perfection....

See? I told you I’d have a festive treat for my American friends, too. Pudding pops. I’m obsessed. They’re just (a) SO EASY and (b) so good! I am still determined to create a better homemade pudding pop recipe than my first attempt, but I want to know: what are you guys looking for when you’re looking for a pudding pop recipe? Do you want all-homemade-no-boxes? Or are you looking for quick-and-easy-and-get-me-out-of-the-kitchen?...

You’re looking at the salmon sauce recipe that makes me a new woman. Albeit a new woman who can’t wait for Whole30 to end, but a new woman, nonetheless. This sauce is so magical; it makes anything it touches 1734 times more delicious. Salmon sauce with herbs: This salmon sauce recipe comes from my talented friend Sherrie. Sherrie is a super talented blogger, and chef that hosts plant-based pop-up dinner events....

These days, getting a healthy dinner on the table that my kids will eat without a lot of prep time can be a struggle. It seems nearly impossible with all the changes that are happening in the world, in the schools, in our homes, and in our local communities this year, and we are definitely turning to easy meals to ease some of the load. This Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes is a hit for several reasons:...

Love crockpot chicken breast recipes? Try this Crockpot Shredded Chicken, this Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup or these Crockpot Tuscan Chicken! Every time I make this Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, I’m reminded just how good it is! We love having a variety of crockpot chicken recipes in our back pocket, and this sweet and tangy chicken is one of our favorites! (Along with this juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Breast, this Tomato Basil Chicken, and this Crockpot Pineapple Chicken) I used my Pineapple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce as inspiration, and added in a good amount of our favorite barbecue sauce....

It wasn’t supposed to work. At all. When I spread the cake batter in the slow cooker, I was still optimistic. I sprinkled the brown sugar over, just like I do in my Grandma’s Hot Fudge Sundae Cake, and poured on the hot water. I put the lid on, turned it to high, and crossed my fingers. Still pretty optimistic. It would work, wouldn’t it? (I made that Slow Cooker Gingerbread Pudding Cake, after all, and it turned out just fine!...

What are bun kababs “Bun Kebab” literally translates to well, Bun and Kebabs. It’s a fried kebab in a bun, slathered with chutney and other delicious stuff hanging out of it. The kabab can either be vegetarian, like this one or made with meat or eggs. It’s one of THE most popular street style food in Pakistan and is somewhat slightly close to the popular Indian snack “vada pav”. If you are a fan of Pakistani restaurant-style food, you will love my classic Kheer (rice pudding) and Karachi Tikka samosa recipe....