When researching how I could make popcorn orange and black, I came across pumpkin spice that are orange. After a further Google search, I found candy melts in black in too. Done! My orange and black popcorn plan has come together! After popping the corn, the candy melts are melted in separate bowls. This can be done in the microwave, just follow the instruction on the package because if it is overheated (just like chocolate) it will start to firm up....

Somebody asked if I was pregnant yesterday. Spoiler alert, I’M NOT. Yes, it was a man, and no, I did not kill him. He’s still out there. Beware, women everywhere who live somewhere in that state between their lithe, former selves, and that awkward stage where you could either be in the early stages of pregnancy or just coming off a weekend of tacos and pizza. You could be next....

When I was first learning to cook, there was something incredibly intimidating about learning how to hard boil eggs. It seemed like only a wizard could pull off that perfect hard boiled egg. It’s actually so easy to hard boil an egg, but there are a few tips and tricks that make it work out better. If you have a pressure cooker, I find Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs even easier....

Garlic bread is one of my favorite side dishes. It goes with almost everything, it’s easy to make, and it’s inexpensive, depending on where you buy your bread. While I enjoy making my own breads, like these Olive Garden Breadsticks, I think that buying and doctoring up a loaf of french bread is a bit easier, especially for busy weeknights. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients in Homemade Garlic Bread Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....

When you can’t get to the store, or the store doesn’t have exactly what you are looking for, it is so helpful to be able to make pantry items from other things you do have. Over the years, I’ve been working on creating a good collection of homemade pantry items. These are a selection of my favorites. Have you made any of these recipes?? I want to hear from you which one is your favorite!...

Is there anything better than mixing some ranch seasoning with some sour cream and making a super simple vegetable dip? Well, yes. The answer is yes. Because what’s better than that is when you make the ranch seasoning yourself. Homemade ranch seasoning has the most perfect flavor and is so easy to make. You will love including it in so many different recipes. Fresh vs Dried Herbs When making homemade ranch seasoning mix, it’s best to use dried herbs instead of fresh because dried herbs have a more concentrated flavor and longer shelf life....

I have been a food blogger for nearly 12 years now, and it is really funny to hear some of the things people assume I’m good at. Such as: Cake decorating. Just because I photograph my dinner and post it on the internet does NOT mean I can bust out a fancy looking cake; If you ask me to make a princess themed cake for your daughter, she WILL cry at her birthday party....

My brother was helping with dishes after dinner the other day, and was dismayed to see two pie plates in the sink. “How is it possible that you made two pies and I didn’t get any??” I explained that I was using the pie plates to dredge chicken that I was frying, when I made this Ultra Crispy Chicken Parmesan. He was mollified. I can understand his indignation though. There is no rage quite like missing-out-on-pie-rage....

Give boring weeknight dinners a boost with this creamy and delicious chicken florentine pasta. If you’re wondering what florentine means, well basically, it’s just a fancy name for dishes with spinach. This dish is made with pasta, chicken, mushrooms, vibrant spinach, and a creamy sauce. What’s there not to love? The kids LOVE this chicken dinner, it’s always the creamy chicken recipes that win in our house. I mean this chicken florentine pasta, Instant Pot creamy chicken with mushrooms, Instant Pot chicken mac and cheese, Instant Pot chicken alfredo pasta, Instant Pot rasta pasta, Instant Pot Marsala chicken, and of course, our most favorite of all, Instant Pot Tuscan chicken!...

Sometimes, simple recipes need to be written and learnt too , just so you realise what you were doing wrong with them to start with. This dal, though simple, can end up tasting horribly metallic if one simple step is performed earlier than really needed.No marks for guessing , I am talking about the spinach. Overcooking spinach makes the dal taste very irony(if that’s even a word) ! One of the reasons I didn’t like dal palak much before(at least the one that I made) was the metallic after taste....

Lets make some Pressure Cooker Vegetable Pulao Rice with Raita today!! Just because you want to enjoy something really Quick & Easy! Did you can make this Vegetable Pulav Rice in just One Pot on stove too! PRESSURE COOKER VEGETABLE PULAO RICE RECIPE You will just not believe how easy it is to cook this fragrant & fluffy Vegetable Pulav Rice. Well, there is nothing to worry. I’m going to walk you through the process with detailed pictures....

And no..it’s not a trick.. Ragi is an indian millet thats great for health and general well being.It’s usually gievn to children in the form of porridges and drinks.Here is a recipe for Ragi ladoo which is also a great healthy snack option for kids. For someone who preferes a more savoury option, making ragi dosa is a great option. Most indian dosas need soaking,grinding and fermenting.While thats the best way to eat these millets, sometimes you need a quick pick me up....

Letting Dressing Rest While you can use this dressing recipe right away, I think you will find you enjoy it more if you use it 24 hours after making it. This resting time allows the flavors to marinate together and it is much more tasty after. Here I am a million years later raising kids who feel the exact same way. My kids, who were once opposed to dressing and salad all together, have fallen in love with Italian Dressing and will now happily eat a side salad at dinner time....

School has been going on in full swing and we’re finally getting used to being back on a comfortable schedule. Weekly Pizza Lunch days have begun, which means that I now have to only plan for four days of school lunch boxes – which definitely lessens the stress of lunch planning a bit. As a kid, I remember being super excited on days when my Mom made Keema for dinner....

With summer break just on the horizon, I’m kind of . . . . freaking out. When you are a working from home mom life is often wonderful and amazing – to do something you love while making every snack, being there for every nap, reading all the books, picking out all the dresses, doing all the school pick ups . . . I get the best of both worlds....

The Mediterranean diet has become a popular diet in the past few years, but did you know it’s a regular diet and way of life for countries that border the Mediterranean like Italy, Spain, Greece? If you’ve ever been to Italy you’ll notice that they don’t serve you a giant plate of food. It is more about eating in small amounts. A small plate of pasta and another dish with protein....

Merry Christmas, Charlatans! I’m calling this a Merry Christmas post but really I just wanted to show off this picture of my kids in their Christmas pajamas. JUST LOOK AT THEM! Also, this is the closest I’ll ever get to a Christmas card. Pretend there is a plate of cookies to go along with it. Maybe these ones: Or these ones? Well whatever imaginary cookies you choose, I hope you are having a fabulous day with your family today....

With a double, top and bottom crust, these individual pies (or hand pies if you’re in the U.S) are just classic English comfort food. If you’re familiar with British cuisine, you’ll know we like our savory meat pies and this is the perfect recipe that reflects this. You can make these pies ahead and freeze them. Also known as savory mince pies (or savoury mince pies if you’re in the U....

This Mojito Sangria Recipe is so simple to make and tastes light and refreshing! When you just can’t choose between a mojito and a sangria, why not combine them both into an easy sangria recipe? A classic mojito recipe muddles sugar, lime juice and mint leaves in the bottom of a high ball glass before topping with white rum and club soda. This Mojito Sangria Recipe incorporates white wine with lime juice, fresh mint leaves and white rum....

I’m so excited to introduce you to one of my favorite meals growing up in Jordan! Musakhan, which is sometimes referred to as sumac chicken, is a traditional Palestinian recipe that is popular in both Palestine and Jordan. You can’t go wrong with roasted chicken and this version is no exception. The recipe for this Palestinian or Jordanian chicken can be a little different from one area to another. Some like to simmer the chicken to create a broth that they use to soak the bread along with olive oil and sumac, and then they roast the chicken....