This stuffed Romano pepper recipe is a light, Mediterranean-inspired dish that works beautifully as a starter, a light lunch, or part of a simple evening meal. It’s easy to prepare, full of bright Mediterranean flavors from feta, basil and capers, and it presents beautifully straight from the oven. The peppers retain a pleasant crunch while … Read more

Quick, simple and full of flavour, this halloumi and puy lentil salad makes an ideal lunch or a light midweek dinner. Tender puy lentils are tossed with peppery rocket, then finished with hot, golden slices of griddled halloumi and delicate folds of prosciutto for a satisfying contrast of textures and tastes. You can cook the … Read more

Homemade food gifts are one of the simplest, most thoughtful ways to show appreciation. Whether you’re saying thank you, celebrating, visiting friends or bringing something to a shared morning tea, a hand-made edible present always lands well. To make gifting easier, below are four reliable, easy-to-prepare foodie gift ideas that work year-round for a range … Read more

Honey mustard chicken and potatoes is a simple weeknight winner. Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a sweet, tangy honey-mustard glaze and roasted with baby potatoes until everything is crisp and golden. Prep takes about 10 minutes and the whole dish cooks in a single pan — leaving you with roughly 50 minutes of free … Read more

Jump to Recipe These are the best gluten free chocolate cupcakes — ultra moist, tender, and rich. I often finish them with a classic chocolate buttercream, but they work wonderfully with any frosting you prefer. If you enjoy gluten free cupcakes, also try my vanilla cupcakes, carrot cake cupcakes, or Oreo cupcakes for more variety … Read more

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken This buttermilk oven-fried chicken is crisp on the outside, tender inside and full of savory flavor. It’s a lighter take on classic fried chicken because it bakes in the oven, but the buttermilk marinade and Parmesan-breadcrumb coating deliver that irresistible texture and taste. It’s an excellent family meal, easy enough for weeknights … Read more

A simple, satisfying favorite: Filipino garlic fried rice, also known as sinangag. This fragrant rice dish is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with a wide range of proteins and vegetables. Sinangag is a classic Filipino stir-fried rice made with plenty of garlic and a few staple seasonings. It’s commonly served at breakfast or alongside … Read more

Homemade Vanilla Sugar is a simple, fragrant flavored sugar made from just two ingredients. Use it in baking as a direct substitute for regular granulated sugar or stir a spoonful into coffee, tea, or cocktails for a gentle vanilla lift. Vanilla sugar stored in pretty jars also makes a thoughtful homemade gift. Vanilla sugar Vanilla … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. No Peek Chicken is an easy, comforting chicken-and-rice casserole that practically cooks itself. You combine the rice and creamy sauce in a baking dish, place seasoned boneless chicken breasts on top, cover tightly with foil, and let the oven do the rest. The sealed … Read more

“What we remember from childhood we remember forever — permanent ghosts, stamped, inked, imprinted, eternally seen” — Cynthia Ozick. Blast from the past alert! One of my earliest memories of cookies is of blue metal tins filled with small, sugar-sprinkled melt-in-your-mouth treats, each sitting in its own paper liner. If you remember those, you know … Read more