Top with the Parmesan shavings and panko. Add basil leaves and serve immediately. What we love about this asparagus pasta recipe: Well, what’s not to love? This one disappears very quickly when we make it at our house. Here are a few things we love about it: “Wow wow wow. This was so delicious! It was easy, fast, bright and fresh. I will make this again and again.” -Amber...

Creamy, savory, crunchy, and zingy: this asparagus risotto is truly sublime. Alex and I are craving fresh flavors over here, and this fancy yet simple dinner is the perfect antidote: the perfect spring recipe! Roast asparagus with lemon at the same time that you’re stirring up a creamy risotto on the stovetop. Then throw the tender bright green asparagus into the risotto, right along with the lemon. You’ll wish the pot would never end—we certainly did!...

All the recipes on this blog are the ones that I enjoy preparing and sharing with my family. When it comes to cooking, I am partial to any food that can be made in a jiffy. I have a huge collection of such recipes on the blog, and here’s one more recipe to add to your ‘quick and easy’ recipe repertoire. Baked tandoori fish. This is the kind of dish that is best enjoyed when everyone gathers around the dinner table with plenty of food and good conversation....

Making a recipe that calls for coriander and don’t have it? Here are a few options that are suitable as a substitution. First though: let’s chat about terminology! The US and the UK differ on the definition of coriander: Cilantro (coriander leaves): Cilantro is the fresh leaves of this herb! People in the UK call this “coriander leaves”. Cilantro features in Mexican recipes and Mediterranean cuisine. For cilantro substitutions, go to Best Cilantro Substitute instead!...

All out of Greek yogurt, or working around a dietary restriction? Greek yogurt is a creamy, rich type of yogurt that has lots of nutrients and protein. It’s gotten massively popular in recent years, but the health claims really do stand up. The creamy texture of Greek yogurt makes it a healthy substitute for sour cream when dolloping soups and tacos. It’s also used in baking recipes as a substitute for oil or buttermilk, like in Greek yogurt pancakes....

Looking for a vegan butter substitute? There are lots of options! Over here we’ve been making vegan recipes for over a decade, so we’ve got lots of experience with replacements. You can make killer vegan pie crust, biscuits, cookies, cakes and more: all with the help of some simple replacements. Here’s the best vegan butter substitute to use in baking and cooking! Best vegan butter substitute 1. Coconut oil (baking & cooking)....

If there are two fruits that go hand in hand, it’s tart blueberries and fruity sweet banana. They meet in perfect harmony in this Blueberry Banana Bread recipe! Any kind of banana bread always hits the spot, but this one is a favorite around here. It’s moist, sweet, and punctuated by bursts of tangy purple berries. This quick bread is the ideal use for those brown bananas sitting on your counter....

Looking for more veal recipes? Try veal cutlets, veal scallopini, veal parmesan, and veal Milanese. I typically cook my family braised beef shanks for a cozy dinner but cooking it with veal has become a new favorite. This simple yet elegant main dish features tender and delicate meat and crowd-pleasing flavors. It’s quick and easy and the meat falls off the bone! What are veal shanks? Veal shanks are cut from the hind shank (the area between the knee bone and shoulder) on the calves....

A steak made of cabbage? Yes, it’s true! These easy baked cabbage steaks are a flavorful roasted vegetable side dish or main you can dress up or down. Plus, they go well with everything! Cabbage steaks aren’t meant to compete with real steaks (like a hanger steak or juicy ribeye). Instead, think of them as an over-the-top vegetarian side dish. Like cauliflower steak, they’re called “steaks” because the cabbage is cut into thick slabs before being dressed in garlic butter and roasted in the oven....

As two cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes in our library and 25+ margarita recipes under our belt, the Cadillac is a tried and true favorite! The pop of citrus against the bitter orange, vanilla and oak notes in the Grand Marnier gets us every time. It’s a great way to step up your cocktail game with very little effort. Grand Marnier Best quality tequila, reposado if possible Cointreau Lime juice...

All hail, the Bloody Caesar! This classic brunch drink is a variation on the Bloody Mary invented in Canada, and here’s the thing: it’s arguably more delicious. The secret? Clamato juice adds an intensely savory undertone to what’s an already umami-packed drink. This drink was inspired by a plate of Italian spaghetti with clams, and while that might sound a bit off, but let us assure you: this spicy, savory, tangy drink is pure flavor....

Got a load of mushrooms on hand? Mushrooms add a rich, earthy flavor to a variety of dishes, but sometimes it can be difficult to use the entire lot. You might be wondering, can you freeze mushrooms? Here’s what to know before you pop these fungi in the freezer. Can you freeze mushrooms? Freezing mushrooms is a simple and effective way to preserve them for long term storage. However, frozen mushrooms are best used in cooked dishes....

One of the perks of writing about food and sharing recipes with you is that I get to experiment with lots of different flavors and ingredients. Some of them turns out to be uber-good, some others not-so-good, and the latter category rarely makes an appearance on the blog. These carrot halwa rolls belong to the former category. The combo of flavors and textures in this recipe is so mesmerizing that I just couldn’t wait to share it with you....

Love crispy Italian-style chicken recipes? Try my parmesan crusted chicken, chicken cutlets, and chicken parmigiana next. My family eats chicken breasts several times a week thanks to their affordability, versatility, and ease of cooking. Of course, we all have favorites, and I’d have to say my classic chicken Milanese recipe has to be the winner. Why I love this recipe It’s quick and easy. This dish requires minimal prep time and just a handful of basic ingredients....

💡Why buy organic chicken? We recommend buying organic since it’s the high-quality meat that is raised sustainably without chemicals. Organic standards require that the chickens have access to the outdoors and cannot be given antibiotics or growth hormones (happy chickens!). Why we love this recipe: This sammie masterpiece combines our favorite juicy grilled chicken with grilled ciabatta bread, baby arugula, soft fresh mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato slices. The best part, of course, is our herbaceous basil pesto....

Chilean sea bass is one of the most expensive fish dishes on a restaurant menu, and one bite tells you why! The tender fillet has a succulent, buttery texture that tastes positively glamorous. If you’re lucky enough to score yourself a fillet or two, here’s the recipe for them. Lightly season and pan fry the fillets until the exterior is golden and crisp, then season with garlic, butter, lemon, and herbs....

Tip: Try our Casamigos Margarita or Patron Margarita recipes, each with different types of tequila! All you need is three ingredients for the best margarita recipe that comes out perfectly balanced—a mix of boozy, zingy, salty, and sweet. Alex and I have created over 30 margarita recipes, but guess what? We keep coming back to this classic formula every time. We love it so much we even included it our latest cookbook!...

Is there any recipe cozier than a pot pie? Alex and I love the myriad of emotions and vibes you can convey through food. And there’s nothing that says “Let’s make it through the winter!” more than a pot pie. Since we eat a mostly plant based diet, typically our pot pies are full of vegetables. Our Vegan Pot Pie recipe is a fan favorite, so this year we decided to create a vegetarian version....

You’re supposed to eat the rainbow, right? So why not go for this beet hummus? It’s a shocking pink dip made of roasted beets. The beets bring loads of nutrients and the beautiful pink color: and a lightly sweet flavor to the dip too. It’s beautiful and eye catching as a party appetizer, and totally kid friendly. (Just watch out — it stains!) So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking....

Craving more easy chicken recipes? Try my Tuscan chicken, chicken marsala, Greek chicken, and chicken cutlets next. I have no shortage of creamy chicken breast recipes on hand, and after my recent trip to Italy, my family has requested chicken Florentine at least once a week! It sounds fancy, looks fancy, but is deceptively easy to make. Why I love this recipe Super low in carbs. While I wouldn’t go out on a limb and call this a ‘healthy’ recipe, it is shockingly low in carbs, with only 6 grams per serving....