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Sous-vide is the only way to transform a tough cut like bottom round roast or chuck roast or rump roast into a tender, succulent, juicy roast, while still cooking it at rare or medium rare! This sous-vide rump roast (or chuck roast) is perfect for dinner, for lunch sandwiches, and even for steak and eggs breakfast for a crowd! I’ll be sharing a special tutorial with you guys today – here I’m going to show you how to make an INCREDIBLE roast, with cheaper beef cuts like a chuck roast, bottom round roast or a rump roast!...

A sweetened paste or confectionery dough made from ground almonds and sugar.

These meatballs for dogs are made with only the best ingredients for your pup(s)! There are no fillers or preservatives, each ingredient contributes plenty of nutrition for your pets, but they are flexible enough to be substituted too. And I serve these dog meatballs with dog-friendly pasta (mostly zucchini noodles) and pasta sauce! I share step by step instructions on how to make them, all the potentially toxic ingredients to avoid, and how to make the BEST homemade dog food or dog treats with these meatballs!...

This simple, gorgeous Pineapple Chia Fresca is fruity, refreshing, and surprisingly filling with the added nutritional value of chia seeds! This chia fresca is an easy and energizing drink that you can enjoy any time of the year, or add a fruity twist for a healthy summer treat! After a couple of weeks of misplaced January weather at the beginning of April, and a sprinkling of snow over the weekend, the weather warmed up today for the first sign of spring!...

This Sumac Smoked Salmon Dip only takes 10 minutes to make from start to finish, and the ingredients are chopped with a knife (not processed in a food processor) so you can actually taste all the ingredients separately with great texture and flavor! Sumac adds a lovely citrusy / tangy flavor profile too. Plus it works well as a smoked salmon spread on your bagels and toast for breakfast and brunch!...

Sri Lankan fish curry that is bursting with delicious flavor! This step by step recipe is very versatile, and can be adapted for other seafoods too. I show you how to make it with coconut milk for a creamy curry sauce, or without coconut milk for a spicier fish curry. The spices can also be adjusted to your taste. Authentic Sri Lankan Fish Curry that is easy to make, and full of flavor!...

Why is this the best banana cream pie recipe? A layer of caramel, topped with the creamiest banana flavored custard pudding , layered with fresh bananas and nilla wafers, and topped with more whipped cream! A homemade banana pudding cream pie, made from scratch, can’t get better than this! Clear, step by step instructions and tips will help you make the best banana cream pie ever. I’ve also provided all the recipe substitutions to make the recipe even easier for beginner bakers as well....

A full archive of my best curry recipes , tips, and ingredient checklists to learn how to make authentic curry. From spicy curries to mild curries, and meat curries to vegan curries, this guide and my recipes will take the guesswork out and show you how to elevate your curries to the next level with maximum flavor. Pantry staples checklist General tips for cooking curry How to choose a good store-bought curry powder Meat curries Vegan curries What to serve with curry Storage tips If you’ve always wanted to cook authentic curry, learn the simple ingredients that make a great curry, and elevate your curries to a whole new level, I’ve got you!...

If you like ice cream, and like to make your own ice cream, then you HAVE to make this Basil Vanilla Ice Cream! Try it anyway, even if you don’t like to make your own! It’s easy, and you’ll be amazed by how well this simple flavour combination works. A creamy vanilla ice cream with a fresh, earthy basil flavour, that’s not overpowering. And then top it with an easy chocolate magic shell sauce , and you’ve got a habit-forming ice cream!...

If you’re planning a small Thanksgiving menu for 4 people or less, then check out these recipes and ideas to make your small Thanksgiving dinner just as delicious and memorable! We don’t want to miss out on the classics, so we do make a turkey dish, stuffing, and opt a few other traditional choices. But I share some non-traditional options as well for you to choose from. Appetizers Sides Main dishes Drinks Desserts Leftovers My best tips for making a small Thanksgiving dinner Example menu and rough timeline With just my husband and I, our Thanksgiving menu is almost always on the small side....

How do you make a classic holiday recipe like gingerbread cake even better? With a hidden layer of delicious, rich, creamy cheesecake, is how! This Cheesecake Stuffed Gingerbread Cake is sweet, spicy, moist and fudgy, and incredibly easy to make! Cheesecake stuffed gingerbread cake is the perfect dessert to impress family and friends during the holidays! I love gingerbread! It’s such a classic holiday flavor that evokes memories for me just by its sweet smell and spicy, dark molassy, warming flavors!...

Chocolate caramels that are soft and chewy, are the best of both worlds! Chocolate and delicious caramel combined to make an easy candy that everyone loves! Easy to make, soft and chewy, bittersweet chocolate caramels! These chocolate caramels are EASY. No tempering chocolate or dipping in chocolate, yet you get the flavors of chocolate and caramel in one sweet, soft, delightfully chewy bite. I’m a sucker for soft caramels. Chocolate covered caramels with salt are always a favorite for me because the chocolate coating and salt temper the sweetness from the caramel....

Soft, light, fluffy and delicious pancakes in a fraction of the time and effort as regular pancakes? These truly are the BEST sheet pan pancakes ever, and they are easy and PERFECT for when you’re serving for a crowd, or you simply don’t want to stand around in your kitchen all morning making pancakes! So, make your weekend mornings even easier with these delicious sheet pan pancakes! What are sheet pan pancakes (oven baked pancakes)?...

You’ll never have to choose between cookies and brownies again! You can have them both with these super chocolatey, fudgy brownie cookies! So addictive and so easy to make. Sometimes when I’m itching for something sweet, a little treat, my choice is a cookie or a brownie. So I guess in that sense, a brownie cookie post has been a long time coming. And boy, are you in for a treat with this one!...

These addictively delicious Halloween Rocky Road Slices are chock-full of crunchy, soft, chewy, gooey sweet goodies that make them the perfect cute Halloween treat for trick-or-treaters. These Halloween rocky road slices also double up as easy, no bake Halloween desserts to enjoy at home. How adorable are these Halloween Rocky Road Slices? They are unbelievably delicious – without being sickly sweet, fun and spooky, and better yet, incredibly simple to make....

Step by step Swiss meringue buttercream recipe with all the troubleshooting details you need to perfect the recipe! This is an incredibly soft, buttery, and creamy frosting that pairs perfectly with so many cake recipes ! This is truly the only Swiss meringue buttercream guide you will need! Check out the chocolate swiss meringue buttercream recipe for the chocolate counterpart. And for even easier cheat’s versions, see my easy swiss meringue buttercream recipe and easy chocolate swiss meringue buttercream ....

Laminating dough is the process of creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough by folding and rolling repeatedly. As the layers bake, steam from the butter puffs the dough, producing a flaky texture. This labor-intensive technique is the foundation of puff pastry and croissant making. It requires both skill and patience. How it’s performed A block of butter is encased in dough, then rolled out and folded in a series of “turns....

This Lychee Cocktail with Raspberry Caviar (A delicious caviar cocktail made with Molecular Gastronomy) is guaranteed to blow the socks off of your guests no matter what the occasion! Caviar cocktails with molecular gastronomy I’m sure many of you have heard of Molecular Gastronomy before. Especially if you’re delirious about food the way I am! It used to be something that only cool kids in the food world like Heston Blumenthal (the genius behind The Fat Duck), got to play with....

Nutty describes flavors that are warm, toasty, and rich, often coming from roasted nuts or browned butter. The nuttiness results from Maillard reactions during roasting or browning. This flavor profile adds depth and comfort to both sweet and savory dishes. How it’s used Toasted nuts like almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts bring out nutty notes. Browning butter (beurre noisette) creates similar richness without adding nuts. Nutty flavors are often layered into batters, fillings, or toppings for complexity....

Pineapple Curd that is sweet, creamy, tangy, and looks and tastes like a spoonful of glorious summer! Very easy to make, a delicious alternative to lemon curd or passion fruit curd , and it pairs well with anything! Make this easy and creamy pineapple curd to eat on its own, or as a filling for a variety of delicious desserts ! Ingredients to make pineapple curd How to make pineapple curd Tips to perfect this recipe Uses for pineapple curd Storage Frequently asked questions A sweet, perfectly ripe pineapple is one of the best things that I look forward to in Spring and Summer....