Author: Amara Catherine

Dessert

Mango Gelato

This fresh mango gelato is smooth and silky, just like your favorite fruity frozen treat from a fancy gelato shop! It requires no fancy equipment, and is easier to make at home than you might think. If you’ve never made your own frozen dessert, it’s time to fix that! And this mango gelato recipe is […]

Dinner

Moroccan Fish Tagine

If you’re looking for the BEST fragrant fish dish, then this warm Moroccan fish tagine is for you! This is the tagine to end all tagines, and the only Moroccan fish recipe you’ll ever need. It’s simple and flavorful, just tender fish cooked in a rich sauce spiced with warm herbs, tomatoes, and fresh ingredients, […]

Dinner

Firecracker Shrimp

This easy firecracker shrimp recipe is crispy, spicy-sweet, and perfect as a fun appetizer or quick weeknight dinner. You can go ahead and ditch the takeout for good, because homemade firecracker shrimp is so easy to make! All you need is less than 30 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have […]

Dinner

Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

Half tender slow-cooked chicken and half sweet-tangy honey mustard sauce, this crock pot honey mustard chicken is juicy, full of rich flavor, and simply irresistible. I have the most perfect cozy weeknight dinner right here! The tender chicken and thick, flavorful honey mustard sauce combine to make a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will go […]

Side Dish

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Here’s my fool-proof scalloped sweet potatoes recipe and best tips for making rich, creamy slices that bake perfectly every time. No bland flavor guaranteed and no fancy ingredients required! Learn from my testing and follow this simple recipe for the best success. Over the years I’ve had my fair share of side dish fails of […]

Dessert

Raspberry Brownies

Here’s my fool-proof raspberry brownie recipe and best tips for balancing deep chocolate flavor with fresh fruity tartness. No overpowering sweetness guaranteed and no fancy ingredients required! Learn from my testing and follow this simple recipe for the best success. Over the years I’ve had my fair share of dessert fails of all kinds, but […]

Dinner

Healthy Mediterranean Rice and Beans

You can’t beat classic healthy Mediterranean rice and beans! This recipe is light and satisfying, with great wholesome flavor and bright herbs, all tossed together with simple pantry staples. If you’ve followed along here for long, you likely know that I love meals that come together quickly without skimping on flavor. However, I simply cannot […]

Drinks

Giggle Juice

Bright fruity flavors and bubbly sparkle mix together into one incredibly fun and refreshing drink. I promise you’ll love this Giggle Juice! My favorite fresh fruit juices meet a bubbly fizz in this irresistible beverage. Ditch the complicated cocktail recipes (and the fuss), and pair these two together instead! I love the combination of sweet, […]

Dessert

Cannoli Bars

Everyone loves cannoli! It’s silky smooth and creamy with a delicious rich flavor and crispy pastry shell. These cannoli bars are very doable, even for beginners. Follow this easy recipe to enjoy that classic cannoli taste at home without the hassle of shells or frying! These cannoli bars were my 2021 lazy baking project. I […]

Starter & Appetizer

Crab Rangoon Dip

This classic creamy crab rangoon dip is simple but irresistible, and perfect for gatherings or snack nights. Is crab rangoon a go-to appetizer in your house, too? If not, it should be! My earliest gathering memories include serving dips with my family to share with friends and neighbors (and enjoy ourselves). We’d always make guacamole, […]