This is perfect in my Cream of Mushroom Chicken. I had an interesting conversation with some close friends about making dinner recently. They are all working moms and my go-tos for bouncing ideas off. They are beautifully kind and honest, and I’m damn lucky to have them. I asked them if they prefer recipes that are all from scratch or if they like to have short cuts – like seasoning mixes, condensed soups, frozen vegetables, etc....

I make Indian inspired dishes all the time, and garam masala is one of the most used spice blends in my kitchen along with Italian seasoning, and Middle Eastern Baharat. The reason why I love making my own spice blends at home is that I can control the ingredients, the ratios, and the spiciness. Plus, it’s much cheaper to make your own blends at home and think about the added sugars and additives that are often added to store-bought blends....

Fudge is one of my favorite treats to make. It is so incredibly easy and there are so many different things you can do with it. This Hot Cocoa Fudge is a simple spin on my classic easy fudge recipe. It uses both melted chocolate and cocoa powder to give you a real hot cocoa taste. Then you top it with marshmallow bits, and you have an adorable and delicious Hot Cocoa Fudge!...

There are lots of things I will miss about the baby years. Soft cheeks against mine while we rock in the rocking chair. Nursing, even middle of the night nursing, I will miss. Toothless grins. Ridiculously tiny, ridiculously cute outfits. And toes. And eyes. And ears. And fingers. Watching all those incredible and miraculous milestones, first smiles, first laughs, first rolls, etc. That amazing stare that a baby saves just for her mom....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram This ball was so huge, like bigger than some of the kids’ actual bodies, and it was a super windy day, so this of course resulted in absolute mayhem. Gleeful, delighted mayhem; every kid had a grin on their face a mile wide. What could be better than school ending, no classwork, and the promise of popsicles? (Bouncing a giant beach ball off of your head, that’s what....

As I type this, Eric is watching a very gothic, silent, black-and-white film version of Snow White, set in Spain. The dwarves are all bull-fighters, and they train Snow White to be a full-fledged matador. I have to say that it is way more hardcore than the sighing-damsel Disney version. Still pretty creepy though I’m not gonna lie. It’s a good thing Eric and I agree on the chocolate peanut butter milkshakes we’ve been addicted to lately....

It’s got everything- complete with Rice, Veggies and protein- chicken in this case. If you are looking to use white rice, you can check out my other instant pot rice recipes. Usually brown rice takes a long time to cook.The average instant pot pressure cooking time is about 20-22 minutes which is too much for most chicken cuts especially for boneless chicken breasts and small pieces. To make this dish in one shot, we have used bone in whole chicken legs here....

Chicken Korma apart from the famous Butter Chicken,is probably the most sought after Indian dish in the world. What is Chicken Korma? The word “Korma” in Instant Pot Chicken Korma, is synonymous with opulent, rich creamy aromatic gravy made with nuts, yogurt,cream and khoya.It’s the food of the kings and the queens. At least it was before Monarchy was abolished in India. Nevertheless, Korma has a very rich history in India....

Hello friends! In an effort to not complain to you about winter and to make you (and me) smile, I wanted to tell you that Piper drew me a Ninja Unicorn Fox the other day. Head of a unicorn, body of a fox, horn made out of pipe cleaners and ready for anything a ninja might encounter, it is exactly as awesome as you might think. I’ll have to share it on my Instagram Stories....

This creamy tortellini soup is packed with cheesy tortellini and fresh spinach leaves. It’s one of my favorite soups; it’s so hearty, super creamy, comforting, and tasty. I also love that it can be made in under half an hour from start to finish. If you still haven’t tried this soup, then please make it ASAP! I’m sure that you will love it! Also, check out my super creamy and comforting alfredo chicken tortellini soup, creamy chicken gnocchi soup, and my Instant Pot cauliflower soup, it’s SO good!...

Oh, the Instant Pot! One of my absolute favorite kitchen appliances, alongside my air fryer and slow cooker. I love my smaller electric appliances for everything that they can do to help me get things done in the kitchen. They don’t heat up the kitchen, they use less resources, and they often get food cooked more quickly than traditional methods. I’ve talked to readers who are reluctant to use their Instant Pots for various reasons....

This method is perfect for meal prepping, or just making eggs to use in a recipe. I love to add hard boiled eggs to salads during the week, and it’s a great help to have them already cooked and ready to go in the fridge. Hard boiled eggs travel well too, so they’re great for adding to school or work lunches. I also love using the instant pot to make eggs for Easter, since I usually make quite a few, and I can cook a lot of eggs in my pressure cooker for coloring or to make Deviled Eggs while my stove is busy with side dishes and sauces....

Learn how to make this tasty & easy minestrone soup with video tutorial and step by step method. EASY MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE ( INSTANT POT PRESSURE COOKER ) Okay, if there is one comforting autumn meal you need, then this is easy instant pot minestrone soup. Serve this soup along with rusty bread to complete a hearty meal. As we slip into November every year, we literally want to reach out for something comforting, something really easy!...

This toor dal and is one of the first recipes I made in my instant pot. It’s easy, it’s nutritious and its very close to my heart.We make this almost every week, twice. So this recipe has been tested a zillion times!(well, almost!) When I am under the weather or need comfort food, I always choose to make either Toor dal, khichdi or Chana Dal. Nothing soothes the soul like a good bowl of Rice and Dal....

I know how much you love my INSTANT POT THAI PEANUT NOODLES. Let me tell you, this recipe for Asian Chowmein noodles is going to be your new favourite. Specially because, it is so easy to make!! This time of the year is absolutely busy at home, with a lot of transition happening at school, work and holidays. I barely find time to cook something elaborate most weekdays and then these instant pot noodles make it a breeze....

Today I’m sharing with you a very simple curry recipe that happens to be my family’s favorite! The first time I made it, my niece fell in love with it and now requests it all the time. This curry is sweet, mild, creamy and very comforting. No wonder kids love it as much as we adults do, and every time I make it, everyone asks for seconds! Kidney Bean Curry (Rajma) This curry is originally an Indian Punjabi recipe, it’s called Rajma, Rajma Masala, Rajma dal or Rajma Chawal....

So I’m going to a BlogHer conference this afternoon. I’ve never been to a blog conference, and if you told me 6 months ago I’d be going, I would have laughed at you. I’m not nervous at all or anything. Just ask Eric. He hasn’t had to listen to me freak out about the fashion bloggers, not once. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram 3. Line an 8×8 inch pan with foil or parchment paper, if you want....

So things have been kind of rough at home with kiddo #1. Rough in the kind of way that makes you question your abilities as a parent. Rough in the kind of way that leaves you banging your head against the wall at the end of the day and feeling like you are out of magic rabbits to pull out of your hat. I’m sure it has to do with some life changes and family stresses that are going on at home....

They did a segment on the radio yesterday: What are you going to tell your family at Thanksgiving that they have no clue about? You guys, there was a girl who called in who is going to tell her parents, her parents who have given her tens of thousands of dollars (!!) to go to school, that she hasn’t actually been in school. Yikes! I half want to be a fly on the wall when she tells them and I half would be way too scared!...

While traditionally, people tend to make the classic Indian desserts loaded with ghee, milk and dried fruits, I for one, never cared for them. I find them cloyingly sweet for my taste and often just give them a pass after a bite or two. This year, however, I wanted to try something different. So I decided to make do with something unconventional. What can I say, fusion is definitely my thing and love what a mix of cultures can bring to the table....