Ripe bananas are meant for one delicious purpose: banana bread. This easy recipe yields an ultra-moist banana loaf made with sour cream. Combine the wet ingredients in one bowl, add the dry, pour into a prepared loaf pan, and bake. The result is a simple, perfectly sweet banana bread that’s ideal for breakfast, snack time, … Read more

Easy Sesame Chicken — a simple, sticky-sweet sesame chicken you can make at home that tastes like takeout. Skip the extras if you like: use the skip-to-recipe button or the table of contents below to jump straight to the recipe. At Sweet C’s I include helpful tips in my recipes because I’m a home cook, … Read more

This sesame orange chicken salad is bright, crunchy, and full of balanced flavors. Crisp romaine, shredded green and red cabbage, and julienned carrots give the salad texture, while sliced green onion and chopped cilantro add fresh, herbaceous notes. Juicy mandarin oranges bring a touch of sweetness, and pan-seared chicken breasts lend a savory, satisfying protein. … Read more

This tomato egg drop soup is a classic Chinese soup: light, refreshing, and full of tender tomato pieces and delicate egg ribbons. Its bright, tangy flavor helps stimulate the appetite, especially on hot summer days. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s an easy way to use up ripe tomatoes. If you like this, try other … Read more

Cozy up with a bowl of this creamy cauliflower soup, brightened with lemon, garlic, nutmeg, and parsley. Easily make it vegan by swapping the butter for a plant-based alternative. The best cauliflower soup recipe This creamy cauliflower soup is comforting, vegetable-forward, and meat-free. A whole head of cauliflower and a diced onion form the base, … Read more

Sweet, creamy and full of flavor, this easy Spanish‑style vegan rice pudding made in the Instant Pot is a dessert you’ll return to again and again. I use my Instant Pot constantly. Living in Spain, it’s been invaluable in the hot months because it gives off very little heat while still letting me prepare comforting … Read more

This post is sponsored by Gorton’s Seafood. Honey Mustard Fish Tacos These Honey Mustard Fish Tacos feature wild-caught pollock tenders topped with red onion, mango, avocado, and shredded Colby Jack, all tucked into warm tortillas and finished with a drizzle of honey mustard. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. I’m … Read more

This Blackstone asparagus recipe is simple, flavorful, and a great healthy side for any meal. Cooking asparagus on a Blackstone griddle adds a smoky, charred finish that elevates this vegetable with minimal effort. This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through this link (at no … Read more

These Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp are one of my favourites. Large shrimp are quickly cooked with garlic, butter, lemon and olive oil, finished with a pinch of salt. They take minutes to cook and make a perfect appetizer or starter for a larger meal. Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp *Originally posted on March 19th, 2016. Edited … Read more

In this roundup I share 12 delicious ways to cook with shrimp. From Asia to Mexico, Italy and the Mediterranean regions, we explore simple, easy, healthy and flavorful shrimp recipes you can make any night of the week. Hands up if you are a shrimp lover 🙋🏻‍♀️ I assumed as much when you found your … Read more