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An amazing collection of simple, easy to follow international recipes from all over the world. Find recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert as well as appetizers and healthy recipes.

Homemade Food Coloring for Baking, Play Dough, Eggs, and Frosting

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Homemade food coloring for baking, play dough, eggs, and frosting is one of those simple kitchen ideas that feels both nostalgic and intentional. In a world where bright artificial dyes are everywhere, making your own natural food coloring at home feels like slowing down — choosing ingredients you recognize, colors that feel soft and real, and food that’s meant to be enjoyed without worry.

I started experimenting with homemade food coloring out of curiosity, but it quickly became part of my everyday cooking and baking. From tinting frosting naturally to coloring play dough with my kids, and even using beets to make red fufu, this is one of those techniques that quietly transforms how you approach food at home.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make homemade food coloring using real ingredients — without complicated steps or special tools — this guide is for you.

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Chicken Kebabs with Ginger and Scallion Sauce

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Grilling season always brings out the part of me that loves gathering people around food—good conversation, warm air, and that irresistible smoky aroma floating from the grill. And if I’m being honest, I love a recipe that makes me look like I tried hard… when in reality, it took minimal fuss.

That’s exactly what these Chicken Kebabs with Ginger and Scallions Sauce deliver. They are tender, juicy, lightly charred, and then finished with a bright, zesty sauce that wakes everything up. If you’re tired of the same old barbecue marinades, this recipe is your delicious reset—a blend of bold flavor, effortless prep, and that cozy-elegant vibe I love in my cooking.

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Easy Chocolate Crinkles with Orange Zest (Holiday Cookie Recipe) Updated

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The holiday baking season is officially here — and if you’re anything like me, that means your kitchen is about to smell like butter, chocolate, and pure joy for the next three weeks. Every year I go through a full cookie-baking phase where my kids magically appear in the kitchen the moment they hear the mixer running. But this year, instead of our usual cookies, I wanted something a little more cozy, a little more elegant, and a lot more chocolatey.

Enter: Chocolate Crinkles with Orange Zest — a chewy, fudgy, snow-dusted holiday cookie that looks dramatic but is secretly so easy to make.

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Easy French Sablé Cookies for the Holidays

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(A Cozy, Elegant Treat You’ll Want to Make Every Year)

There’s something magical about French sablé cookies—that delicate “sandy” texture, the buttery aroma, the melt-in-your-mouth crumble that instantly feels festive. Around the holidays, when my kitchen turns into a swirl of cinnamon, vanilla, and cozy December warmth, sablés become one of the first things I bake. They’re elegant, incredibly easy to make, and instantly elevate any Christmas or Thanksgiving dessert table.

If you want a cookie that looks chic, tastes luxurious, and requires minimal effort, this is it. These easy holiday cookies come together with just a handful of ingredients but deliver huge flavor. And the best part? You can customize them with warm spices, citrus zest, coconut flakes, or even a dip of chocolate for that classic holiday glam.

Let’s get into the buttery goodness.

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Poached Pears in Red Wine With Orange, Star Anise & Cinnamon (Updated)

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A cozy–elegant holiday dessert you’ll want to make all year.

There’s something magical about poached pears in red wine. Maybe it’s the rich ruby color the pears turn after a slow bath in wine and spices. Maybe it’s the aroma — that warm blend of orange, star anise, and cinnamon that quietly fills your kitchen like a soft holiday hug. Or maybe — and I’m convinced this is true — it’s because this dessert looks incredibly sophisticated, yet it’s one of the easiest dishes you’ll ever make.

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A Cozy African-Inspired Thanksgiving Menu for a Warm, Flavorful Holiday

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Thanksgiving should feel joyful — not like a marathon in the kitchen. This year, I created a cozy, soulful, African-inspired menu using some of my favorite recipes from the blog. These dishes are warm, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for hosting without stressing yourself out.

And yes… you can find many of the tools I use for these recipes in my Amazon storefront (linked throughout and at the end of this post). A girl has to help you cook easier and keep the lights on!

Let’s get into it.

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