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Crusty homemade bread with olive oil dip, olives, and artichokes on a wooden board with fresh parsley
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Easy Crusty Bread for Dipping in Olive Oil – Homemade Loaf Recipe

This easy homemade crusty bread recipe is perfect for dipping in olive oil and herbs. With a golden, crunchy crust and a soft, airy interior, it’s the ideal companion for appetizers or soups. No mixer, no overnight proofing—just six simple ingredients and a few easy steps to make this delicious loaf.

herbed olive oil bread dip on a white plate
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Olive Oil Bread Dip

If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious way to elevate your bread game, look no further than this Italian Herbed Olive Oil Bread Dip.  This flavorful dip only takes a few minutes to prepare using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It is perfect for serving as an appetizer or snack and…

tuscan style panzella bread salad
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Tuscan Panzanella Salad (Best Italian Bread and Tomato Recipe)

Mediterranean flavors are showcased in this easy and fresh Tuscan Style Panzanella Salad. It’s one of my personal favorites because it’s when I can have a valid reason to enjoy bread which I hopelessly love with fresh juicy tomatoes. Toasted crusty bread and because we’re currently in summer we don’t use the oven but you can if you…

Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Ciabatta bread recipe that’s easy to make, 4 staple kitchen ingredients and yields the best most crunchy crusted ciabatta. Before we go any further, this is not a traditional Italian ciabatta recipe that’s made with a biga but it is our amazing homemade ciabatta bread recipe. Incase you’re wondering, a biga is a pre-fermentation process…

smudgy banana bread
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Brownie Banana Bread, Smudgy and Fudgy

This brownie banana bread tastes like a chocolate fudge brownie that’s been baked with a coating of caramelized sugar and it’s delicious!  Normally my banana loaf lasts for 48 hours when we are civilized enough to wait and eat it with a cup of tea/coffee but not this bread.  It didn’t last an hour and…

Comfort food recipe roundup with soups, stews, and easy dinners

20 Easy Comfort Food Recipes Anyone Can Make (and Everyone Will Love!)

From cozy soups and hearty stews to creamy pasta bakes and feel-good favorites, these 20 easy comfort food recipes are perfect for cold nights, busy weeknights, or anytime you need a little nourishment. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and zero stress—plus a free pantry & equipment checklist to make prep easy!

figs with mascarpone cheese on sourdough bread on a board.
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Fig & Mascarpone Tartine with A Warm Honey-Balsamic Glaze

I can’t say I love all food, but I do know I love really good food—and these figs with mascarpone cheese are unequivocally my version of that. The figs are sautéed on the stovetop until their juices are released and they soften beautifully. Then we add chopped raw nuts and a drizzle of honey, serving…

chickpea tahini wraps on a board with fresh parsley for deco
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Creamy Tahini Chickpea Wraps

These Creamy Tahini and Roasted Chickpea Wraps are quick, easy, healthy and super flavorful. The combination of creamy tahini, roasted chickpeas, and fresh veggies makes for such a satisfying wrap. Plus, you can use different types of wraps which is great for accommodating dietary preferences or just changing things up. Most times I buy the…

3-ingredient homemade tahini recipe
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Homemade Tahini Recipe

Published December, 2018 Updated March 2024 This homemade tahini recipe is simple to make at home, offering a fresher, creamier taste compared to store-bought versions. I will show you, with images how to make tahini without oil, with oil, and the optional ingredients like lemon juice and garlic. Tahini is a versatile Middle Eastern and…

mascarpone cheese dip with drizzled olive oil and spice on a white table in a floral plate
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Mascarpone Cheese Dip Recipe

Published August, 2021 – Updated March 2025 This incredibly easy, creamy, and luxurious mascarpone cheese dip that takes just 5 minutes to make is showcasing the diversity of marscarpone cheese. Traditionally used in desserts but it’s versatility allows for more, savory included. Cheese Dip Recipe It’s the perfect quick dip that will impress anyone. Whether…

pot roast boneless beef chuck on a white plate and two forks

Braised Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (Pot to Oven)

Published September 2021, Updated March 2025 This Beef Chuck Roast is the ultimate crowd-pleaser recipe! The meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender, you use one pot and I’ve made a rich delicious gravy from the cooking liquid. Pot roasts are widely popular for their ease of cooking, extremely budget friendly recipes and will feed a crowd in…

air fryer tomatoes
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Easy Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

For the love of roasted tomatoes! These Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes are a quicker, healthier twist on traditional roasted tomatoes. The perfect balance of crispiness on the outside and juicy tenderness within, intensifying the tomatoes natural sweetness. Add them to bruschetta, make a tomato soup, add these roasted tomatoes to a chicken and pasta salad,…

spaghetti lemon recipe
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Pasta Tuna and Lemon (Pasta con Tonno e Limone)

Pasta con Tonno e Limone (pasta with tuna and lemon) takes all of 15 mintues sharp to get this easy pasta dinner on the table. It’s not just an easy recipe, it’s also a simple dish that’s smooth and luxurious from the lemon and butter sauce that always makes your taste buds tingle. This Is…

mussels and spaghetti
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Mussels And Spaghetti With White Wine

This mussels and spaghetti with white wine is the best way to enjoy a less than 30 minute seafood dinner at home. This recipe uses half shell frozen black mussels which are cooked straight from the freezer with no thawing time. Simmered in a tomato and white wine sauce and served with lemon juice, red pepper flakes…

spicy chicken bites in wraps
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Spicy Oven Baked Chicken Bites With Wraps

Flavorful, spicy tender and insanely good Chicken Bites filled into a wrap and baked till golden brown. These are sincerely the best chicken wraps you’ll ever taste! Unless you prefer something less spicy with a mascarpone filling instead of basil pesto. Either way, this is delicious food. We all want something different to eat on…

ricotta cheeseballs in sauce
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Ricotta Cheese Balls with Sauce (Polpetta di Ricotta al Sugo)

Ricotta balls in tomato sauce recipe is a wonderful vegetarian option when wanting ‘meatless meatballs’. Using simple ingredients this recipe is originally a Calabrian classic recipe. Populated in particular in the Sila mountainous area (part of Calabria, southern Italy) by the peasant class of people. We love Italian food and in particular the type of food…

easy air fryer recipe
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Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclaimer policy. This healthy air fryer chicken and veggies has juicy, tender chicken pieces and perfectly roasted veggies. A quick and easy air fryer recipe that delivers all the flavors you crave in just 20 minutes! Air Fryer Roast Recipe Roasted vegetables are usually cooked like roast…

leafy green salad with croutons

Easy Leafy Greens Salad With Air Fryer Croutons

Leafy greens with croutons is a great way to making an impressive yet super simple salad. This crunchy salad has happiness written all over it! Air fryer cheesy croutons with a hint of chili, lettuce, rocket (arugula), ripe tomatoes, fresh cucumber, carrot, pomegranate arils with a zesty dijon mustard salad dressing! Say it with me please,…

chunky onion and tomato recipe
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Chunky Onion and Tomato Sauce (Relish) Recipe

This Chunky Onion and Tomato Recipe is simple yet flavorful made with just a few ingredients: olive oil, onions, salt and tomatoes. Chunky Tomato Sauce It’s versatility allows for more ingredients giving you the freedom to: While the basic combination is delicious on it’s own, I want to show you how by just adding a few more…

10 tips stress free christmas lunch
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10 Terrific Christmas Lunch Tips For An Unforgettable Meal

The best tips and tricks to an organized Christmas day lunch (10 tips!). Plan, prep and serve like a pro with these easy Christmas day lunch ideas. Published December, 2022 Key Takeaways Christmas Day Lunch Tips Christmas lunch is one of the highlights of the holiday season. It is a time for family, laughter, and…

best easy smashed avo egg toast

Smashed Avocado on Toast with Sunny-Side- Up Eggs

Smashed avocado on toast with sunny-side-up eggs is a simple yet delicious breakfast or brunch dish that combines creamy avocado, crispy toast, and a perfectly fried egg with a rich, runny yolk. Avocado on Toast Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or just looking for something simple, this recipe is easy to follow and…

sweet potato air fryer recipe
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The Best Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Golden brown, soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside, these are the best air fryer sweet potato chips! No soaking time and no boiling. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you don’t even need to be concerned about baking them in a single layer. Simply season, add oil and maizena (cornstarch) and…

easy spinach caprese salad
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Easy Spinach Caprese Salad

Nothing says summer like the vibrant colors of a caprese salad! This Easy Spinach Caprese Salad makes mouthwatering bites from the juicy cherry tomatoes, tender baby spinach, creamy fresh mozzarella and a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Caprese Salad Recipe It’s a great side dish for Italian-inspired meals and works as a whole meal or a…

air fryer roasted bell pepper
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Air Fryer Roasted Bell Pepper Recipe

We love roasted peppers and this air fryer roasted bell pepper recipe is about to get you hooked! So much easier than having to turn the oven on! It’s a convenient short-cut method without compromising on taste. You get the whole “shabang” with this convenient recipe, charred skin and delicious flavor! It’s the same as…

moroccan chicken couscous salad
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Moroccan Couscous With Moroccan-Spiced Chicken

Moroccan Couscous with chicken. Don’t you love a meal that doesn’t require much cooking yet still tastes like restaurant quality food? This chicken and couscous recipe is perfect if you’re craving that something extra spicy and delicious for dinner tonight. Chicken recipes are convenient and popular because of their short cooking time, especially chicken breasts.  Included…

easy roasted red pepper dressing
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Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

For the love of roasted red bell peppers, use a store-bought good quality jar or homemade but you have to try this Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dressing! I mean, come on, how vibrant and delicious does that look? I can’t believe it’s an actual recipe because you can make it with your “eyes closed” so to speak….

best chicken fajita recipe
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Chicken Fajita Wraps Recipe With an Easy Seasoning

These are the best chicken fajita wraps! Tender juicy and spicy chicken strips, crunchy bell peppers and onions. All that’s left, is a homemade fajita seasoning and a chicken fajita marinade. All loaded in a wrap with the topping of your choice! These fajita chicken wraps are so convenient for quick weeknight meals, it takes less than 30 minutes and tastes better…