Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Saffron Sticky Sauce

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Saffron Sticky Sauce

“Honey, we need to make an orange saffron chicken wing. It’ll be so good. Here, try this.” That bite of gelato was the inspiration for this recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Orange Saffron Sticky Sauce was born. Now you might be thinking ‘how 

How to Cook the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg (No Green Ring, Easy to Peel)

How to Cook the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg (No Green Ring, Easy to Peel)

Updated April 2026 — Originally published April 2014 Easter is right around the corner… and with it, one of my favorite traditions… dying Easter eggs and eating deviled eggs, egg salad, salads with eggs, sandwiches with egg on them. I might not have mentioned this 

Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs (with Greek Yogurt and a Fluffy Whipped Filling)

Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs (with Greek Yogurt and a Fluffy Whipped Filling)

Growing up in the southern US, deviled eggs were non-negotiable at every single gathering. After Sunday church service. At a pig picking. And at Easter, of course. So much at Easter, I get a craving every year just seeing the Peeps in the stores. The 

Tuna Fish Cakes with Sardines and Tzatziki Sauce (High Protein)

Tuna Fish Cakes with Sardines and Tzatziki Sauce (High Protein)

I’ve always relied on canned tuna to keep high quality fish in our diets. But I have to say… for two people who love to cook, since moving to Portugal, the hubby and I rely on canned tuna and sardines way more than I ever 

Buttery Rosemary & Black Pepper Movie Night Popcorn (Vegan Option)

Buttery Rosemary & Black Pepper Movie Night Popcorn (Vegan Option)

Is popcorn a MUST for movie night in your home? It is at ours whether we’re at the theater, or…AT HOME. Of course, I love going to the theater – the big screen, the sound system, and feeling like you’re in the movie. BUT there 

Heirloom Tomato Salad: The Perfect Summer Dish with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs (Vegan)

Heirloom Tomato Salad: The Perfect Summer Dish with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs (Vegan)

Nothing says summer to me as much as a thick, juicy slab of a perfectly ripe tomato, dressed with nothing but good olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, and a fresh herb…or 2. Rosemary, thyme, basil, or oregano…your pick. The Heirloom Tomato Salad (or just 

Sourdough Discard Cheesy Crackers (Homemade “Cheez-Its”)

Sourdough Discard Cheesy Crackers (Homemade “Cheez-Its”)

White Cheddar Cheez-Its have always been one of my absolute weaknesses. Unfortunately, they’re overprocessed and filled with way too many unpronounceable ingredients, extra fats, sugars, and chemicals found in most store-bought snacks. So, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I realized these crispy 

Canned Sardines and Grilled Red Pepper Salad: A Modern Portuguese Petisco

Canned Sardines and Grilled Red Pepper Salad: A Modern Portuguese Petisco

June is festival season in Portugal which also coincides with the start of sardine season. And Portugal becomes one giant street party. Streets draped with colorful streamers, pulsing with music, laughter, and the irrestiable scent of fresh sardines sizzling over charcoal grills until the early morning hours. Which is 

Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Pink Peppercorns

Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Pink Peppercorns

Strawberries are in peak season here in Portugal. So, I couldn’t resist popping some in the oven to make Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Pink Peppercorns. I served it over a no-bake lemon cheesecake for dessert over the Easter holidays. This recipe is so freaking easy. 

Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Growing up in the Southern US, fried green tomatoes are often on the menu. So, when a gentleman in the local community garden shared some tomatoes from his vines, I couldn’t resist making a batch. Although this recipe is nothing like the fried green tomatoes