Honey Garlic Chicken – Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

This honey garlic chicken is so flavorful! The chicken can be grilled or air-fried for perfectly juicy chicken and a super easy meal. You won’t believe how delicious this smoky, savory chicken is! We are eating it on repeat (and hoarding the leftovers for easy lunches). It’s so good! Why You’re Going to Love This … Read more

World’s Best Broccoli Salad – (Easy 3 Ingredient Dressing!)

Broccoli salad is the perfect side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or Sunday dinner. The recipe makes a big batch, and there are rarely any leftovers! Why you’ll love this broccoli salad recipe Quick and simple. With a creamy 3 ingredient dressing. Easy to customize. Toss in whatever fruit and nuts or seeds you wish. Picky … Read more

3 Best Bread Knives, After Testing 36 Blades (2026)

Performance-wise, the MAC Professional bread knife easily sliced through the crustiest loaves and glided through tomatoes. It also felt great in the hand, even if it was a little heavy. Overall, the price-to-performance ratio kept this bread knife from the top picks, but if you want an upgrade on our top pick, it is a … Read more

Lemon Cloud Cake with Lemon Filling and Lemon Buttercream

By: Shelly Posted: Mar 25, 2026 This ultra fluffy Lemon Layer Cake is soft, buttery, and stacked high with silky lemon curd and fluffy lemon buttercream like a lemon cloud! It’s the kind of cake that feels fancy enough for a celebration, but simple enough to bake just because you’re craving something sweet and citrusy. … Read more

Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Dairy Free & Egg Free!)

Classic vanilla ice cream is packed with unbaked chocolate chip cookie dough bites, in this homemade vegan cookie dough ice cream! What makes this the best vegan cookie dough ice cream? An extra smooth and creamy ice cream base. It features MORE cookie dough pieces than other recipes. The chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough … Read more

FOUR GREAT BAKES, AND A COOKBOOK REVIEW!

Today I have a very special blog post for you. I am very excited to share a short review of the first cookbook by Martin Sorge. Martin won The Great American Baking Show back in 2023 and just published an amazing cookbook that reflects very well his style of baking: attention to detail, focus on … Read more

Curried Butternut Squash Soup – Plant-Based on a Budget

This site uses affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This creamy curried butternut squash soup with curry powder and coconut milk is delicious, nourishing, and guaranteed to warm you up on cold days. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes! Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe! … Read more

Whole Wheat Pita Bread Recipe

This soft whole wheat pita recipe is made with six simple ingredients. Stuff a pita pocket with your favorite filling or pair these with a delicious dip! It’s hard to beat a fresh pita, and this recipe is a great one! Made with whole wheat flour for extra protein and fiber, this recipe takes a … Read more