Jirah Wiks

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK OATMEAL PANCAKES Happy September, everyone! We’re getting closer to fall season…cozy sweaters, orangey-red leaves, hot chocolate, Halloween, and of course lots of delicious food! And the very first recipe of this month is a super special one – I’m sure it’ll become one of your favorite breakfasts – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Pancakes!!! Just look at all that melty peanut butter and those chocolate chunks. I sure would like to have these pancakes for breakfast everyday! Summer has been good, but it’s also meant not being as active on the blog as I should have been. I would like to say I had a lot of BBQs to attend, picnics spent in lush green parks, and splashy salty ocean water days at the beach – but sadly it’s TOO hot to do all that in Bahrain, which is a small peninsula in the Middle East, in case you didn’t know. 😉 So what did I do? Just pray away the never ending heat wave. Lol. No. Okay, okay it was just so hot that it made me lazy and I ...

INSTANT POT BEEF POT ROAST RECIPE Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast: a favorite family recipe for an extra flavorful tender beef pot roast that can be made in a crock pot or instant pot! I am crazy excited to be sharing one of my favorite family recipes with all of you today. This pot roast is absolutely legendary. We make this Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast at least once a month on Sunday for a big family supper. Sunday suppers, featuring a roast, started way before I was even born. My Mom always tells stories about my granny making a big gorgeous pot roast every single Sunday, without fail. I love carrying on that family tradition today. Honestly, if I could give you a bite through the screen, you would have no idea it was made with those ingredients! They all combine to make the most incredible, full flavored, beef gravy and a super tender pot roast. The coffee was added because my Granny makes an amazing roast with coffee, the wine and McCormick Brown Gravy Mixes are my Mom’s additions and th...

GRANNY’S GERMAN SPAETZLE Granny’s German Spaetzle is an authentic spaetzle recipe passed down in a German family for generations. Make it with or without a spaetzle maker.  This recipe comes from my Granny. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Germany and this is the recipe they brought with them. Spaetzle is a small, soft dumpling/pasta that originates in the regions of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland. Granny's German Spaetzle is an authentic spaetzle recipe passed down in a German family for generations. Make it with or without a spaetzle maker. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley ½ teaspoon nutmeg 6 large eggs ½ cup milk (maybe less) ¼ cup butter Instructions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, parsley, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs. Alternate between stirring in beaten eggs and milk to the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. M...

BANGIN’ BREAKFAST POTATOES I start with my cast iron skillet. Any skillet will work, but just remember the darker the skillet the darker your product. Dice up the potatoes, toss them in minimal olive oil, and cook them up until nice and brown. Just as the pan is au sec, or nearly dry, throw in some diced raw bacon. Dicing raw bacon can be a pain and I’ve seen some resulting knife cuts, so just before your potatoes start to cook throw the bacon in the freezer! Dicing frozen bacon will change your life. Forever.  The bacon will render which will further cook the potatoes and add a whole new level of flavor. Speaking of flavor, I season my potatoes with salt, pepper, and Old Bay. The key is to lightly season throughout the entire cooking process, that way you build flavor.  Golden brown potato bites cooked in crispy bacon, aromatic garlic, and caramelized with delicious sweet maple syrup. A delicious breakfast treat! Ingredients 3 medium golden potatoes - skin on 1 tablespoon ol...

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHUNK OATMEAL PANCAKES Happy September, everyone! We’re getting closer to fall season…cozy sweaters, orangey-red leaves, hot chocolate, Halloween, and of course lots of delicious food! And the very first recipe of this month is a super special one – I’m sure it’ll become one of your favorite breakfasts – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Pancakes!!! Just look at all that melty peanut butter and those chocolate chunks. I sure would like to have these pancakes for breakfast everyday! Summer has been good, but it’s also meant not being as active on the blog as I should have been. I would like to say I had a lot of BBQs to attend, picnics spent in lush green parks, and splashy salty ocean water days at the beach – but sadly it’s TOO hot to do all that in Bahrain, which is a small peninsula in the Middle East, in case you didn’t know. 😉 So what did I do? Just pray away the never ending heat wave. Lol. No. Okay, okay it was just so hot that it made me lazy and I...

HEALTHY FLOURLESS ZUCCHINI FUDGE BROWNIES Hands down, the easiest, fudgiest, flourless brownies ever and with a hidden vegetable too- Zucchini! Made with no butter or flour, these flourless zucchini fudge brownies are naturally gluten free, paleo, dairy free, grain free and come with a tested vegan option! I’ve had these flourless zucchini brownies to share for a little while now so what way to celebrate my failure than with brownies, a popular recipe in this neck of the woods. From protein packed ones, ones designed for breakfast, ones using just THREE ingredients and one’s inspired by one of my favorite chefs– You won’t find a lack of brownies….and there will be more to come!  Obviously, we always want some extra nutrition in these babies so let’s add something subtle but easy to overlook- Enter, grated zucchini. With the abundance of zucchini right now (and the next couple of months!), let’s add this grated vegetable in all things and everything, especially brownies. Specificall...

sweet potato and peanut soup Friends, I’m here to tell you today this Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup is one of the Best Healthy Seasonal Recipes ever. And it just happens to be naturally gluten-free and vegan! There are times in recipe development when the stars align and a keeper is born. This soup is one of those recipes. It is so darned delicious that I can’t wait for you to try it. I am officially obsessed! This Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup is one of the Best of Healthy Seasonal Recipes ever. And it just happens to be naturally gluten-free and vegan! Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium onions diced, about 3 cups 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 6 cups vegetable broth, such as Imagine No Chicken 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 to 2-inch chunks 1 teaspoon salt 1 13-ounce can “lite” coconut milk ¾ cup unsalted roasted peanuts 3 tablespoons lime juice Chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts and Sriracha for garnish Instructions Heat oil in a large heavy-bo...

Chunky Monkey Brownies Chunky Monkey Brownies are so sensational you will drool while you’re eating them. No kidding. I know you are probably tired of me raving about the richness and decadence of a specific dessert. I just can’t help it. Instead of using regular chocolate chips I used Hershey’s new baking melts in the brownie and then used chocolate chips on top. Oh, my. Chocolate just explodes in your mouth with every bite. The Baking Melts are much larger than chocolate chips so it’s like having miniature chocolate candies inside. Loved ’em! 🙂 I had an overabundance of bananas on my hands last month. John was out of town for a week and, before he left, he purchased several big batches of bananas. I think I had about 15-20 bananas I needed to get rid of. So, I started checking out Pinterest for ideas on goodies I could make using overripe bananas. I found several recipes I decided to make, including this one based on a Mark Bittman Recipe. While I normally would have made this recip...

BANGIN’ BREAKFAST POTATOES I start with my cast iron skillet. Any skillet will work, but just remember the darker the skillet the darker your product. Dice up the potatoes, toss them in minimal olive oil, and cook them up until nice and brown. Just as the pan is au sec, or nearly dry, throw in some diced raw bacon. Dicing raw bacon can be a pain and I’ve seen some resulting knife cuts, so just before your potatoes start to cook throw the bacon in the freezer! Dicing frozen bacon will change your life. Forever.  The bacon will render which will further cook the potatoes and add a whole new level of flavor. Speaking of flavor, I season my potatoes with salt, pepper, and Old Bay. The key is to lightly season throughout the entire cooking process, that way you build flavor.  Golden brown potato bites cooked in crispy bacon, aromatic garlic, and caramelized with delicious sweet maple syrup. A delicious breakfast treat! Ingredients 3 medium golden potatoes - skin on 1 tablespoon oli...

EASY CHICKEN KORMA CURRY Welcome to the Shahi Darbar. Umm, what? Don’t worry, I’ll explain. Shahi Darbar is an Urdu term and it quite literally means the royal court. And the reason why I’m using this term to welcome you today, is because guess what’s cooking in the I Knead to Eat kitchen today? Easy Chicken Korma Curry. Which is a totally royal, rich and comforting curry. And it’s perfectly paired with steamy white rice on a chilly fall evening. Just in case you don’t know, korma is a rich curry which originates from the South Asian region. It’s a thick luscious, bursting-with-flavors curry which normally consists of some kind of meat or vegetables. The curry itself is made from yogurt, cream, caramelized onions and cashew nut paste. I know curries can be a bit daunting, but I hope the way I’ve explained it and the easy shortcut I mentioned will encourage you to try your hand at making this Easy Korma Chicken Curry at home. It’s better than take out! 🙂 Ingredients 1/3 cup vegetable o...

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