What’s Been Cooking: June 2026
Summer is officially here! June was full of fun adventures and delicious treats, the way this time of year should be.
Capsicum and Peanut Curry
This curry gets its depth from a freshly ground roasted masala - coriander seeds, dried red chillies, sesame, coconut, and tamarind all toasted together and blended into a paste.
Seafood Risotto
Saffron, prawns, squid, and short-grain rice in a slow-cooked risotto with white wine and tomato.
High Protein Broccoli Stalk Salad
This high protein broccoli stalk salad turns shredded broccoli stems and crumbled tofu into a savoury, zero-waste salad.
Southern Potato Salad
Creamy Southern Potato Salad is a classic picnic and barbecue side dish made with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, sweet pickle relish, and a tangy, seasoned dressing.
How to Poach Shrimp (And Why You Need To Know This)
Poaching shrimp is the easiest cooking method you're not using.
EASY ICE CREAM CAKE
Easy and fun, I made this for our great nephew’s birthday and sprinkled it with red and blue sugar since his birthday is close to July 45h.
Christmas Coffee Drinks to Make at Home
Cozy Christmas coffee drinks to make at home, from eggnog coffee and homemade creamer to boozy coffee cocktails and festive whipped cream.
Ten Pickles That Define an Indian Kitchen
Meet ten of India's best-loved pickles, from Andhra avakkai to Tamil Nadu maavadu, plus the oils, salt levels, and spice logic behind each regional jar.
Sri Lankan Curry Powder (unroasted)
The only recipe you need to make Sri Lankan unroasted curry powder at home.
Tangy Tomato Curry
What keeps this curry in regular rotation is the tempering poured at the end, sending a sharp hiss of mustard seeds and dry red chillies across the surface of the thick, tangy base.
Broccoli Caesar Pasta Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Farfalle pasta tossed with fresh broccoli and a homemade Greek yogurt caesar dressing that is anchovy-free and egg-free.
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Strawberry Lemonade
This homemade strawberry lemonade is bright, refreshing, and packed with the fresh flavor of ripe strawberries and tangy lemons.
Raspberry Moscow Mule
A bright, bubbly Raspberry Mule made with vanilla vodka, raspberry syrup, fresh lime juice, ginger beer, and frozen raspberries.
Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach
Tender salmon fillets in a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce with Parmesan, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.
Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad Apple Slices
These Cherry Chicken Salad Apple Slices are on the healthier side, fun for something a little different, and great for Brunch or a light lunch.