A lot of people who know me personally ask me why I am not the size of a small house. Probably because I spend my days making things like The Best Cream Cheese Frosting and Peanut Butter Blossoms. No lie, it’s really hard. And it’s something I spend too much time thinking about. There are a few things that help me: My body feels a lot better when I eat in moderation....

I had someone comment on a Facebook post for my perfect pumpkin pie the other day that they are “so sick” of pumpkin. Well congrats kiddos! Thanksgiving and Halloween are a thing of the past and now it’s time for all the things CHRISTMAS! Did you guys have a good holiday weekend? I was talking to some of my friends, the wonderful friends who have little kids just like me so every text contains information that you can relate to on the deepest most visceral level....

I was watching a show on the Food Network and they featured a confectioners store in Los Angeles where they sell chocolate salami. This reminded me that we did have something like this from a shop in Lake Como Italy a few years ago. Being that it is an Italian dessert and my husband being Sicilian, requested that I make one as soon as possible. After watching the process I actually couldn’t believe how easy is was to make....

Corn Chaat | Masala Corn is one of the easiest and quickest Chaat Recipe to prepare as an appetiser/snack. With just 15 minutes in hand, you can surprise your family with a delicious treat. When I had posted this imagery for Spicy Sweet Corn Chaat on Instagram and it received so much of love. A few of of my lovely readers/ followers also asked me for a recipe. Without much a do, I decided to share the recipe for masala Corn Chaat on my blog, even with minimum pics { may be for the very first time ever }....

Is there anything better than being able to get a creamy delicious coffee drink right from your own kitchen? Look no further! This is my new cold weather morning drink that healthy and creamy all at the same time. The milk just on its own is so good. It’s so thick and comforting, you could enjoy a hot mugful before bed. Bulletproof coffee is made with fatty butter and if you don’t know what it is, Google it....

Ages ago I started doing Meatless Mondays on the blog, bringing some meat free recipes along with some reasons to go meat free one day a week. But really the number one reason for me is the environment. Raising animals to be used for food product can be really taxing on the environment. The simplest example I always think of is by considering the amount of people that could be fed by the corn used to feed animals....

About this easy Air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe These Crispy Air fryer Brussels sprouts are ready in less than 15 minutes from start to finish! Packed with flavor, you are going to love this easy peasy low-carb side dish and never cook any other way! I have said this every single time, I make an easy Vegan side dish in the air fryer and love how they impress me all the time....

Romano Chicken is a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe that tastes even better than the restaurant version, and can be made in under 30 minutes! Are you wondering how to make your favorite Chicken Romano recipe at home? I’ve got you covered with this tasty recipe! Tender and juicy chicken cutlets are coated with the most amazingly flavorful and crispy crust. They’re pan-fried for the perfect crunch, then finished in the oven with extra cheese on top....

What is Aloo Tikki Chaat? Aloo means potato, Tikki means a cutlet or croquette. This easy snack is the Indian equivalent to Hash Brown. There are many ways to make Indian Vegan Aloo Tikki - One with just potatoes and spices- here’s the recipe for easy Aloo Tikki, the other way is using potatoes, spices, and bread, like in the recipe below. Dahi Aloo Tikki Chaat is an Indian Street food, where crispy Aloo Tikki is topped with layers of yogurt, chutney’s, spice powders, sev, diced onions, and coriander leaves Chaat is all about assembling the savory, sweet, spicy, tangy ingredients over the other....

Love this recipe but want to make it in the slow cooker? Check out my Crock Pot Chicken Marsala. This amazing Chicken Marsala is a huge hit with my family. The sauce is the perfect balance of earthy mushroom flavor and deep marsala wine with the added bonus of delicious creaminess. We love it over fettuccine noodles. It is a dinner that seems fancy but comes together so quickly for the perfect weeknight meal....

What are Pinwheel Cookies? Pinwheel cookies are simple sugar cookies that are rolled using 2 different colors of dough to create cute spiral cookies. It’s a slice and bake cookie just like my slice and bake rum cookies, and are incredibly easy to make! So if you want to add color to your cookie box this Christmas, bake a batch of these easy pinwheel cookies! In this recipe, I’ve used red and green food coloring to make them perfect for Christmas, but you can use any color that you like....

The chicken turns out so tender and juicy, and the sauce is bursting with flavors! Cooked quickly with no fuss, no deep-frying, and no need to clean the entire kitchen afterward! This recipe is definitely a keeper. I’m worried that I might soon become one of these people that want to cook EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot. I’m not kidding. I honestly have no idea how did we survive so long without an Instant Pot, it’s an absolute game-changer and believe it or not, but we currently have THREE electric pressure cookers in our house!...

How about carving a pumpkin and filling them in with this Vegan hummus this Halloween? If you love Hummus like me, you will also love Instant pot Classic Hummus, Turmeric Hummus, Beetroot Hummus, and Avocado Hummus About this Quick & Easy Pumpkin Hummus recipe Let’s talk about Pumpkin Hummus today! Pumpkin is easily available all through the year in Asian stores in the UK. Not just in Autumn, I cook with pumpkin all around the year - make a curry, make a flatbread, pumpkin pie obviously and Soup!...

All you need is a bowl, whisk, and spatula! We love sweet breakfasts on special occasions, just like our Mango Pancakes, One Bowl Mango Cake—it’s eggless and butterless—or this Carrot Cake made with oil, or our 30-minute Fairy Cupcakes. For savory options, I often add my easy Garlic Knots and Eggless Dinner Rolls to the table. Blueberry Eggless Muffins with oil I first learned to make these classic blueberry muffins in 2010 from handwritten notes given to me by my neighbor....

Step out of your comfort zone and try these quick & easy egg-free mango dessert jars for Christmas! About this Easy Mango Mousse Jars recipe I am going to admit - this mango mousse is a firm family favorite and has all the deliciousness - Mango, Condensed milk, Whipping Cream, and Gourmet Vanilla Extract from Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. This dessert has a perfect balance of sweet, lightness and simply refreshing! It takes just 10 minutes of preparation, and has no cooking involved!...

I’m so happy to be partnering with French’s® Classic Yellow Mustard to bring you these five easy sauces! They are such an iconic part of summer picnics and barbecues and with just one bottle of French’s® Classic Yellow Mustard you can make so many amazing recipes! It is no secret that I love summer . . . . because of the food. You guys, I really love everything because of the food....

Serving We love our French toast with some butter and a little maple syrup. Consider setting out your butter well before serving so that it is easy to spread. We love serving fresh fruit and bacon when we put out a big breakfast inspired spread. My fruit salad recipe would also make a great addition to this table. In addition to the batter, the other thing that puts this recipe at the top of your breakfast bucket list, is how we handle the bread....

This easy salad recipe is a wonderful way to turn grilled steak into something even more spectacular! I love grilling flank steak! It works well with so many different marinades, and can be sliced and turned into tacos, steak fajitas, or pasta dishes. I also enjoy making smoked flank steak, but today, we’re talking about grilling it! When the weather is warm and you’re hungry for a healthy and filling salad recipe, this one is really going to hit the spot....

Do you remember worms in dirt cups? Those were usually chocolate pudding cups with gummy worms and Oreo crumbs and were a favorite among the elementary school crowd. This recipe takes things a step further by adding tender, moist chocolate cake, Halloween candy, and cookie decorations. Prefer to make a layer cake? Try my recipe for Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. It’s so good for the fall season....

Over the weekend we saw my family for the first time in almost a year. It was such a perfect day. If there are silver linings from 2020 and 2021, one is that I am much more appreciative of time with those I love. If you are getting back into the swing of spending time with those you love, you might want to make a list of all the perfect party food you should share together....