I created this authentic Indian Saag Paneer recipe after enjoying the frozen version from Trader Joes. Now that we're all under quarantine, I've been creating many of my favorite dishes at home and freezing them in portions for meal planning throughout the week. This...
You may think, with all the complex flavors, an authentic Chicken Tikka Masala recipe would be complicated to make at home. However, once you own the right ingredients it is incredibly easy to create this dish. Indian cuisine is absolutely delicious with rich...
Some days you just don't have time to cook an elaborate meal and this quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is the perfect solution, cooking in only 10 minutes! With very little prep time you will have this ready to serve in a snap. One reason I love to make...
One of my favorite dinners is this super easy baked lamb chop recipe with my magical mint chimichurri sauce. I recently made this for Easter dinner, but this is so easy to make, it's great for any day of the week. My special mint chimichurri sauce takes this dish up a...
This Chicken Meatball Recipe with homemade marinara was inspired by some of the best meatballs I've ever had at a Restaurant called Pitfire Pizza. A few years ago they changed their recipe and completely ruined what were once the best meatballs ever, so I decided to...
This Moroccan Lentil Soup Recipe is bursting with flavor and cooks incredibly quickly using the Instant Pot. If you still have not jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon there is no better time. I personally use the Instant Pot Duo and it has changed the way I cook. For...
This healthy Instant Pot beef stroganoff recipe is one of my favorite dinners. It is also low calorie and healthy while still tasting incredibly decadent and creamy. This is because I use corn starch as a thickener and add light sour cream. Your taste buds won't know...
You're going to love this Kung Pao Chicken Recipe which is just like the recipe from Panda Express, but better! I've been making stir-frys since I was a teenager and they are one of the most flavorful and healthy dinners you can make. Over the years I've perfected the...
During the winter month, this Tuscan Minestrone Soup Recipe is the perfect comforting soup. This recipe variation uses Canadian Bacon instead of traditional bacon, making it a fantastic healthy meal to kick in those New Year resolutions. I also added one of my...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we have the perfect dish to impress your guests. Last week I enjoyed the new fall menu from Orange County's most wonderful restaurants Olea, Ironwood, and Vine which are all headed by executive chef...
Sondra Barker
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My easy Italian Wedding Soup recipe is cooked in only minutes using the Instant Pot. The name Italian Wedding Soup is actually named "minestra maritata" which means married soup and refers to a marriage of flavors between meat...
I believe my recipe happens to be the best lamb stuff grape leaves recipe because it draws influence from all cultures combining the best parts of each recipe. Stuffed grape leaves are a popular dish in Lebanese, Mediterranean,...
If you love delicious Italian cuisine, this is the absolute best beef ragu recipe. I don't often brag about my recipes, but this recipe really is perfection and one of my greatest creations. I've seen a variety of different...
This traditional Thai Coconut Soup Recipe (Tom Kha Gai) is always on my Thai takeout order. However, it is incredibly easy to make at home and I have to admit, my recipe is better than most of the Thai Coconut (Tom Kha Gai )...
I created this authentic Indian Saag Paneer recipe after enjoying the frozen version from Trader Joes. Now that we're all under quarantine, I've been creating many of my favorite dishes at home and freezing them in portions for...
You may think, with all the complex flavors, an authentic Chicken Tikka Masala recipe would be complicated to make at home. However, once you own the right ingredients it is incredibly easy to create this dish. Indian...
Some days you just don't have time to cook an elaborate meal and this quick and easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe is the perfect solution, cooking in only 10 minutes! With very little prep time you will have this ready to serve in a...
One of my favorite dinners is this super easy baked lamb chop recipe with my magical mint chimichurri sauce. I recently made this for Easter dinner, but this is so easy to make, it's great for any day of the week. My special...
