This vegan béchamel is luxuriously creamy—you won’t believe it’s dairy-free. No nuts or odd ingredients, just everyday storecupboard basics. A simple white sauce is a kitchen essential and incredibly versatile. Use this vegan béchamel in lasagne, pasta bakes, macaroni ‘cheese’, dauphinoise-style potatoes or vegetable gratins—the options are endless. This recipe is a favourite for those … Read more
Spring asparagus sautéed with toasted walnuts and crumbled feta makes a flavorful side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats and holiday roasts. Thin, tender asparagus spears are a seasonal favorite here. I prefer sautéing or roasting asparagus to steaming — the texture stays crisp-tender and the flavors concentrate rather than becoming soggy. If you or … Read more
Delicious frozen meals for little people from Kiddyum
Some evenings it’s a real challenge to get a home-cooked dinner on the table. Between after-school activities and work commitments, there are at least a couple of nights each week when preparing a meal from scratch is difficult. I try to plan ahead with a slow cooker or batch-cooked portions in the freezer, but more often than not I find myself rummaging through the fridge at 6pm.
Eton Mess combines whipped cream, fruit curd, fresh berries, and light meringue for a dessert of delicate, delightful flavors. If you saw my recent passion fruit curd post, this is a great use for that curd. In short: layer curd, cream, berries, and meringue for a quick impressive dessert. Nom nom nom Passion fruit curd … Read more
This Honey Butter Skillet Corn is an easy stovetop side dish that’s perfect for holiday meals like Thanksgiving or Christmas — but honestly, it’s delicious any night of the week. The sweet-and-salty combination quickly becomes a family favorite and disappears fast. Made with sweet corn and cream cheese, this skillet corn is rich, creamy, and … Read more
With butter replaced by coconut oil and processed sugar swapped for honey and pomegranate syrup, these cookies are packed with oats and wholesome flavor. My husband complains we have way too many leftovers in the refrigerator. What he calls scraps I see as ingredients waiting to be transformed. Our fridge does tend to brim with … Read more
This Crockpot cabbage soup is hearty, warming, and full of comforting flavor. Everything goes into the slow cooker so you can come home to a steaming bowl of satisfying soup. The slow cooker version combines pork sausage, white beans, small potatoes, a small head of cabbage, tomatoes, broth and a blend of spices to create … Read more
Let’s talk pickles. I love homemade pickles, and the good news is they’re easy to make. Below are 11 essential refrigerator pickle recipes you can enjoy year-round, though they shine during summer harvest season. These are all refrigerator pickles, which means you don’t need special canning equipment. Prepare them, store them in the fridge, and … Read more
Cornbread is a must-have at any cookout, but many recipes turn out dry or bland. This Sour Cream Cornbread is different—simple to make, wonderfully moist, and full of flavor. It’s my go-to from-scratch cornbread for BBQs, picnics, and family dinners. The recipe comes together in one bowl with no fuss: mix, pour, and bake. No … Read more
Chicken Parmesan is a family favorite and a regular entry in our dinner rotation. This oven-baked Chicken Parmesan is a quick, satisfying take on the classic Italian dish that keeps flavor without the extra fat from frying. The chicken breasts are sliced into cutlets, lightly brushed with oil, dredged in a seasoned breadcrumb and Parmesan … Read more