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Moldy white hot chocolate for Halloween

Moldy white hot chocolate for Halloween

This “moldy” white hot chocolate is definitely my type of beverage on a chilly and gloomy week. It tastes nothing as it appears and that’s what makes it so fun for Halloween. This hot chocolate looks disgusting but is actually super creamy and sweet. The slimy-looking color comes from the green food coloring and the “moldy” bits come from crushed pistachios. Feel free to substitute the pistachios…

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Spooky cinnamon sugar cookies with a white chocolate glaze

Spooky cinnamon sugar cookies with a white chocolate glaze

So these buttery, delicious cinnamon sugar cookies are slightly different from what you’re used to on the blog. The cookie dough is way thicker because it is rolled out so you can use a cookie cutter to press into it. Since we’re in the spirit of Halloween, I used spooky-themed cookie cutters. These cinnamon sugar cookies are glazed with a simple white chocolate icing for the ultimate touch. The…

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Brown sugar old fashioned

Brown sugar old fashioned

An ultra modern take on the classic old fashioned cocktail. Not for the faint of heart. An old fashioned recipe typically uses sugar cubes but not today! This brown sugar old fashioned cocktail is perfect for fall and perfectly gloomy. The brown sugar syrup is super easy to make: it’s a boiled solution of water and brown sugar until it is dissolved. It adds a hint of caramel to this old…

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Baked turmeric fries

Easy peasy, baked turmeric fries

These baked turmeric fries are so awesome! They stain your fingers with yellow coloring though so be careful touching stuff afterward. This is because turmeric contains a dye-like pigment called curcumin. I love eating these turmeric fries on the weekday because they are a fun alternative to other types of potatoes. They taste well-seasoned, are crispy, and are just so fun to eat! They are a…

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Homemade white sandwich bread

Homemade white sandwich bread

Most people like me love white bread. It’s not necessarily healthy but it doesn’t make it any less useful! This homemade bread recipe has been tried and tested so many times that I almost gave up. It is not sweet, just the regular sandwich sliced bread vibe. This white bread has a firm crust and is soft and fluffy on the inside. This is so great for making sandwiches and a grilled cheese would be…

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Crispy fried buttermilk chicken

Crispy fried buttermilk chicken

I’m all about comfort food in the fall and winter seasons. This crispy fried buttermilk chicken is a must during the colder seasons! You can serve these with mashed potatoes, fried rice or crispy potatoes. Buttermilk is my go-to when making any type of fried chicken. It adds flavor to the chicken and makes the coating super yummy. This fried chicken is perfect for any dinner plans you have this…

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Pesto egg & bacon bagel grilled cheese

Pesto egg & bacon bagel grilled cheese

Grilled cheeses are 100% delicious but bagel grilled cheeses take it up one level. This grilled cheese has lots of mozzarella with the viral pesto egg recipe, crispy bacon, mayonnaise, tomato all pressed in a bagel on the stove. This results in a meaty, cheesy, and crispy perfection that I call a bagel grilled cheese. I can’t recommend the crispy bacon enough in this recipe. It is just so…

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Delicious bofrot (Ghanaian fried doughnuts)

Delicious bofrot (Ghanaian fried doughnuts)

There are so many ways to enjoy this delicious snack. Bofrot (pronounced boh-fro-t) is so popular in Ghana and served with hot porridges like Hausa Koko and rice porridge. It also closely resembles beignets but has a crispier coating and is dairy-free. In appearance, bofrot may resemble the sweet fried dumplings you find at most Caribbean restaurants. Boftot can be really addictive (it’s that…

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Shortcut chicken alfredo pasta

Shortcut chicken alfredo pasta

Chicken alfredo is so awesome and leftovers don’t last more than a day in my house. It is creamy, rich, and indulgent. Alfredo is definitely a date night must-have because it is so easy, and tastes glorious. Definitely a pasta lover’s dream. Sometimes, you cook and it flops on you. To this day, I don’t recall a time that I’ve made this recipe and was like “Yeah. That kinda sucked.” Leave the…

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How to make homemade dairy-free cream soda

How to make homemade dairy-free cream soda

This homemade cream soda is so fizzy, crisp, and sweet. This is a true summer pop, which tastes like the ones in the store. It gets bonus points in my eyes for having a minty aftertaste thanks to the vanilla mint syrup. I wanted to make the dairy-free version as well since that’s what closely resembles the store-bought cream soda the most. Consider this a copycat cream soda recipe that you can…

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Cheesy pepperoni and ham pizza (12-inch crust)

Cheesy pepperoni and ham pizza (12-inch crust)

I’m a huge fan of thick-crust pizzas and pan pizzas. I just love how soft and chewable the thicker crusts are, as opposed to thin crusts which are still delicious but a bit lacking for me. I feel like a peak of adulthood is learning how to make some baked goods from scratch so this is definitely a recipe that is dear to my heart. Also, every time I need to order takeout, pizza is the first thing…

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Mustard chicken thighs

This mustard marinade pairs really well with chicken of any kind. For this recipe, I used chicken thighs but it has been tried and tested on chicken legs. It adds so much flavor to meat and makes everything juicy and tasty. I highly recommend using this mustard chicken recipe to make chicken sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, or tacos. Most people might prefer chicken breast for the above-mentioned…

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Healthy, refreshing chia seed limeade

Healthy, refreshing chia seed limeade

Having so many lemonade recipes on the blog inspired me to finally introduce a refreshing limeade recipe. This chia limeade is so freaking easy to make and so delicious! It was a very interesting texture because chia seeds pretty much absorb any liquid so they get really soft when mixed with lime juice. That is why chia puddings are so popular! Chia puddings are usually mixed with coconut milk…

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Tender baked suya tilapia with fried yam

Tender baked suya tilapia with fried yam

Meet the “Nilapia” – aka Nadia’s roasted spicy baked suya tilapia. Also, this is what she named it, so that’s what we’re sticking with. So here is just a little tidbit: Tilapia is a popular fish in western Africa. In Ghana, my home country, we eat tilapia with ground pepper, onions, yam and banku (a staple Ghanaian food made of boiled corn dough and/or cassava dough). The way people prepare their…

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Simple no-bake mini strawberry cheesecakes

Simple no-bake mini strawberry cheesecakes

Not using your oven is totally in season, so here are these really delicious no-bake mini strawberry cheesecakes. They’re filled with bits of jam, topped with a strawberry sauce, and really just a sweet tooth dream. They have a pretty basic Graham cracker crust made from Graham crumbs, butter, and granulated sugar. The cheesecake filling is of course cream cheese-based but also oozes small…

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Must-see dessert spots in Toronto

Must-see dessert spots in Toronto

Call it a bucket list, a summer list-Just go see these places if you are a sweet-tooth ASAP! Even if you’re not, these spots will still have you biting your tongue and addicted for more. Trust me, your summer will thank you for it! Seasonal menus aside, please note that some of these restaurants might have made changes to their menus during COVID, so use this as a guide. Bang Bang Ice Cream &…

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Potato salad

Happy long weekend everyone! Here is my take on the classic potato salad recipe that we all love. So creamy and definitely centrepiece worth for a family dinner. The best thing about potato salad is how easily customizable it is: Love pickles? Add it in there. Peas, carrots, celery? They work great too. I opted for simply shredded cooked chicken breast and boiled eggs, added some herbs,…