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One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken With Broccoli & Potatoes

Best One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken With Broccoli & Potatoes | cookingwithcassandra.com

This one-pan honey garlic chicken recipe is the answer for those who are after a quick, delicious dinner. File this recipe under healthy, gluten-free, and meal-prep friendly. Keep it within reach โ€“ itโ€™s a recipe youโ€™re gonna come back to again and again.  Chicken is the main source of protein in this dish and is accompanied by broccoli and roasted baby red potatoes. The potatoes give you the carbs, the broccoli provides fiber and minerals, and the olive oil drizzled over the potatoes has good fats. Itโ€™s got the green light from the food pyramid. Winner winner, chicken dinner!  I...

Flourless Peanut Butter, Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies | cookingwithcassandra.com

Um, I think I may have found my new favorite cookiesโ€ฆ right here within my own kitchen. Hear me out: flourless peanut butter oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips enveloped in a soft and chewy cookie dough thatโ€™s sweet and a little salty.  I vaguely remember how I stumbled upon the inspiration for these little balls of delight: I figured that if I could make a peanut butter oatmeal bar, it shouldnโ€™t be that difficult to make a spin-offโ€ฆ and so, here we are!  I present to you: the most satisfying gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal cookies.  I used to only fully enjoy cookies...

Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple pie overnight oats ingredientsย | cookingwithcassandra.com

In case you havenโ€™t noticed, I have been experimenting with a plethora of recipes that use rolled oats. I mean, have you noticed how super versatile they are? Sure, they work best with sweet recipes, but theyโ€™re a great gluten-free replacement for flour, and a healthy source of carbohydrates. Thatโ€™s good enough for me. I may have accidentally bought too many bags of rolled oatsโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜ which might explain the sporadic appearance of oat-rageous recipes on my blog like these oat-based banana chocolate chip muffins, Snicker oat bars, and peanut butter oatmeal cookies.  Thankfully, Walt has...

Persian Chicken Joojeh Kebabs

Persian Chicken Joojeh Kebabsย | cookingwithcassandra.com

This recipe has a special place in my heart. I called my Dad in for this joojeh kabob recipe because he knows it like the back of his hand.  To give you some context, my maiden name is Shahinfar. My Dad moved from Iran to Canada with my Shahinfar family when he was 16 years old. Even though we were born in Canada, my Dad made it a point to keep our heritage and our traditions.  I have memories of growing up eating the most delicious Persian cuisine and my Dadโ€™s flavor-packed joojeh kabob recipe was always one of my favorites. My cousins and I would drop whatever we were playing...

Summer Berry Salad With Candied Almonds & Goat Cheese

Berry Salad on Platter | cookingwithcassandra.com

Call me obsessed, but anytime I get to add berries to a dish, Iโ€™ll do it. I mean, whatโ€™s not to love? Theyโ€™re juicy, bite-sized and rich in antioxidants! Plus, they bring back all of those happy childhood memories of snacking on blackberries by the pool with my family. This summer berry salad is loaded with blueberries, blackberries, arugula, cucumbers, avocados, goat cheese and sugared almonds. Sweet, refreshing and just a hint of balsamic vinegar to top it off! It is the perfect side dish to go with a seafood or red meat dish.  Recipe Ingredients Let me preface this by saying that...

Best Canadian Caesar Cocktail

Canadian Caesar Cocktailย Recipe| cookingwithcassandra.com

If you could be any cocktail, what would you be? For me, itโ€™s gotta be a Canadian Caesar. Why? Itโ€™s funky, itโ€™s spicy, and a unique fusion of the best things!  I love myself a Canadian Caesar cocktail - always have and always will. It is our countryโ€™s national drink, after all, and itโ€™s perfect for Canada Day which is just around the corner!  Walk into any bar, order a Caesar, and get ready to be mind blown by this funky fusion of clamato juice, vodka, sauces, and toppings. Or better yet, make it yourself with the best recipe below.  Oh, and in case you were wondering โ€“...

How to Grill the Perfect Hamburgers

Burger with Feta Turkey pattyย | cookingwithcassandra.com

Look no further - hereโ€™s a recipe for a mouthwatering gourmet-style hamburger that you can handcraft at home. It features a juicy beef and pork patty, marble cheddar, pickles, onions, and garlic, laced with fragrant Italian herbs.  Stop right here if youโ€™re hungry because this post will get your stomach growling even louder!  Burgers have always been my thing, and I can never say no to a meaty, juicy grilled burger thatโ€™s slightly burnt and covered in melted cheddar cheese. The cheeseburger at Brazen Hall Kitchen & Brewery a local favourite of mine in Winnipeg is...

Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with cherry tomatoesย | cookingwithcassandra.com

Growing up, I was surrounded by loads of Mediterranean food influences. I had a family full of amazing cooks and I was always served the best dishes from scratch, and now that Iโ€™m older, I realize that I was incredibly lucky to have had someone cook for me.  In Mediterranean cooking, we use a lot of flavorful plant-based foods like legumes, grains, and herbs. But, we also love our sauces and dressings.  People tend to think of Mediterranean food like Italian, but it actually is a melting pot of European, Middle Eastern, Asian, and African cuisines. This Mediterranean pasta salad...

Healthy Cauliflower White Pizza (with step-by-step instructions)

Cauliflower Pizza | cookingwithcassandra.com

Through the years dabbling with culinary arts, hereโ€™s my thesis: Cauliflower works the hardest.  You can bake it, make soup from it, air-fry it, mash it, and even make rice from it. This vegetable is definitely versatile, and when you want to make a low-carb pizza, cauliflower will happily rise to the occasion.  Keep reading for my tried-and-tested cauliflower pizza crust recipe plus how to make a white, cheesy topping.  This vegetarian pizza is a timeless companion - you can have it for lunch, dinner, I will admit I have even had leftovers for breakfast. The blend of...

Easy Red Sangria – Perfect for Summer

Red Sangria Wine | cookingwithcassandra.com

There is no better drink to enjoy during summer than a red sangria!  Traditional sangria is a cocktail made of Spanish red wine and a variety of fresh fruits and berries. Think of it as a fruit punch that has red wine and is infused for a few hours. This allows the taste of the wine to change depending on the types of fruit mixed in.  Itโ€™s the best beverage to cool down with whether youโ€™re by the beach, at the pool, or winding down in the summer evening. If youโ€™re having a few friends over dinner, why not try pairing it with this summer berries, candied almonds and goat cheese...

Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Cocktail

Watermelon Cucumber Cocktailย | cookingwithcassandra.com

Picture this: youโ€™re on a camping trip to Banff, and youโ€™ve been hiking all day. Finally, you get to the top, exhausted and parched. Your hiking buddy whips out a flask filled withโ€ฆ no, not cold water, but a chilled watermelon cucumber cocktail.  LIFE. SAVER!  Honestly, wouldnโ€™t that be the best thing ever?  Whenever youโ€™re thirsty and feeling like a fresh, fruity drink, this recipe will be there for you. Whether itโ€™s for happy hour, a family holiday or a bridal shower, this drink will get the party going. Cheers! Recipe Ingredients Watermelon - Seedless watermelons are...

Simple Shirazi Salad

Shirazi Salad | cookingwithcassandra.com

Iโ€™m so excited to share another Persian recipe with you guys because whenever thereโ€™s food involved, itโ€™s always a good idea to go back to your heritage, am I right?  With that said, I love trying new things and tasting food from different cuisines. What is your favorite dish from your culture or heritage? Let me know by commenting on this blog post โ€“ Iโ€™d love to know!  Shirazi salad or Salad-e Shirazi is a vibrant, colorful salad that is commonly served in any Iranian household, including my own. It is known for this really uniform look since everything is cut to about the same...

Jujeh kabab - Eating | cookingwithcassandra.com

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