asian recipes30-Minute Thai Basil Chicken
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chicken recipesOne Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
A chicken recipe the whole family will love.
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beef recipesInstant Pot Easy Chili Recipe
There’s something timeless about a big pot of chili — rich, hearty, and packed with flavour. Thanks to the Instant Pot, making this classic dish has never been easier. No more juggling multiple pots and pans or waiting hours for everything to simmer down just right. One pot, 30 minutes of pressure cooking, and you’ve []
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cooking from scratchHomemade Pesto Gnocchi
Making gnocchi and pesto from scratch isn’t just cooking — it’s nourishment for the whole family. This homemade pesto gnocchi comes together in about 30 minutes, uses simple pantry ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost. Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant walnut-basil pesto: pure comfort food that feels special []
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dinner ideasCrispy Panko Crusted Baked Salmon
A dinner ideas recipe the whole family will love.
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asian recipesDelicious Meatless Spicy Peanut Noodle
A spicy & spicy noodle asian recipe the whole family will love.
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Crunchy Amaranto & Cereal Milanesa
A golden, extra-crispy milanesa coated in amaranth and crunchy cereal — a pantry discovery that quickly became a family favourite. Ready in 30 minutes and endlessly customisable.
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bread recipesMexican Corn Cake with Cream Cheese
If you’ve ever tasted Pastel de Elote, you know it’s more than just a cake—it’s a story baked into every slice. Sweet, moist, and rich with the flavor of fresh corn, this 8-ingredient Mexican Corn Cake with Cream Cheese is one of those recipes that will transport you straight to a Mexican kitchen. Whether you []
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camping mealsMexican Fire Roast Chicken
If you know and love Pollo Feliz, then you’re going to absolutely love this recipe. It’s juicy, flavorful, and infused with smoky goodness. This recipe is a homemade take on the beloved Mexican food chain Pollo Feliz. The chicken is marinated overnight for maximum flavour and tastes even more delicious when cooked over charcoal—just like it’s []
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appetizers recipesWarm Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad
This Warm Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the cooler months. It’s beautiful enough to impress guests, cozy enough for a family meal, and packed with wholesome goodness. Oven-roasted sweet potatoes, hearty lentils, and a silky peanut butter-cumin dressing come together in a bowl that feels both nourishing and indulgent []
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asian recipesSteam Preserved Vegetables (Zha Choy) and Pork
One dish that never fails to comfort me is Steam Preserved Vegetables (Zha Choy) and Pork — it’s salty, savory, crunchy, and deeply satisfying. This traditional Cantonese recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with just a handful of humble ingredients, yet delivers bold, layered flavor that tastes like it took all day. This post []
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cooking from scratchHomemade Pesto Gnocchi
Making gnocchi and pesto from scratch isn’t just cooking — it’s nourishment for the whole family. This homemade pesto gnocchi comes together in about 30 minutes, uses simple pantry ingredients, and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost. Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a vibrant walnut-basil pesto: pure comfort food that feels special []
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cake recipesEasy Picnic Tiramisu Recipe
A no-bake dessert that travels well, looks great, and tastes even better than restaurant tiramisu. This Easy Picnic Tiramisu is made right inside a Tupperware container — layer, chill, and go. The longer it sits, the better it gets, making it the ultimate make-ahead treat for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to []
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appetizers recipesEasy Plum Jam
An appetizers recipe the whole family will love.
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appetizers recipesThai Chicken Salad
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dessert recipesCherry Clafoutis Pie
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dinner ideasRicotta Cheese Salmon Roll
When we’re not craving our usual panko-crusted baked salmon, this Ricotta Cheese Salmon Roll takes the spotlight. It’s soft, juicy, and packed with fresh flavors—perfect for when you want something elegant but easy. Rolled with creamy ricotta, wilted spinach, and a splash of lemon juice, this dish feels like a quiet celebration on a plate. []
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appetizers recipesCampfire Hot Honey Brie Cheese Recipe
There’s something magical about that first bite around the fire, especially when it’s oozing brie cheese kissed with hot honey, grilled mango, and a touch of thyme. This Campfire Hot Honey Brie Cheese has quickly become one of our go-to camping snacks—simple to make, yet indulgent enough to make the campground feel like a gourmet []
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beef recipesInstant Pot Easy Chili Recipe
There’s something timeless about a big pot of chili — rich, hearty, and packed with flavour. Thanks to the Instant Pot, making this classic dish has never been easier. No more juggling multiple pots and pans or waiting hours for everything to simmer down just right. One pot, 30 minutes of pressure cooking, and you’ve []
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appetizers recipesSticky Honey Garlic Spareribs
In our house, the moment a plate of sticky honey garlic spareribs lands on the table, every conversation stops. The sweet caramelized glaze, the tender fall-off-the-bone pork, the irresistible fragrance of garlic — this Cantonese classic is pure comfort food that disappears within minutes. And the best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes. []
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asian recipesLemongrass Chicken Drumsticks
After a long day on the trail, nothing hits quite like the scent of lemongrass drifting over a campfire. These Lemongrass Chicken Drumsticks have become our family’s most-requested camping meal — marinated overnight in a bold blend of fish sauce, dark soy, brown sugar, and fragrant lemongrass, then grilled until the skin is gloriously crispy []
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camping mealsEasy Camping Shrimp Pasta
Some of our best family memories are made around a campfire with a cast iron pan and a bag of frozen shrimp. This Easy Camping Shrimp Pasta is proof that you don’t need a full kitchen to make something that feels restaurant-quality. Garlicky shrimp, nutty Manchego cheese, a bright hit of lemon, and the subtle []
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asian recipesCrispy Vegan Mango Tamarind Broccoli Wings
If you’ve ever wanted to recreate the sticky, caramelized magic of Chinese sweet and sour pork without the meat, this is your recipe. These Crispy Vegan Mango Tamarind Broccoli Wings deliver everything you love about that takeout classic — the golden crunch, the glossy sauce, the addictive sweet-sour balance — but with broccoli as the []
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fish recipesWest Coast Jambalaya – No Pork
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Hi, I'm Samantha.
I'm a Canadian designer who moved to Mexico and never looked back. Three kids, a very well-worn kitchen island, and two food cultures colliding every night for dinner — that's how Love & Harvest was born. I cook global flavours for a family that keeps me honest.