I love making these Turkey and Cheese Sliders for parties, holidays, or as an easy weeknight dinner. They are kid-approved, easy to make, and use common, easy-to-find ingredients, so I can make them whenever I’m in the mood for these tasty mini sandwiches. Check out my other slider recipes too! French dip sliders made with roast beef, ham and cheese sliders, pizza sliders, and cheeseburger sliders are all made using a similar method....

Vegan Taco Recipe Tacos are a staple meal in so many houses. They’re so easy to make, loved by adults and kids, and can be made in so many different variations. I love tacos that are made with Mexican spices like these mushroom tacos, but it’s also fun to get creative in the kitchen and come up with other kinds of tacos, for example, Asian inspired tacos or Italian tacos! Switching up the protein in the taco is really easy if you’re not a meat-eater or simply want to eat more plants....

During the shoot, I got an opportunity to photograph some exclusive Christmassy stuff that I had never imagined until then. One amongst them was this exclusive Vegetarian Christmas Pudding. This friend of mine has made two batches and I had to get her recipe, just how she made it. I did not get a chance to capture many, but I am glad about the little I could.. just for my blog....

If you do not want to get into the whole discussion, then here is the short answer on what goes with Butter Chicken Here are two Butter Chicken recipes for you - Instant Pot Butter Chicken and Authentic indian butter chicken on stove top. Today, I’ll help you figure out how to serve butter. Apart from butter Chicken, what other items can be added to the plate? There are two possible scenarios -...

Chocolate salami (there’s no meat in this salami, it’s just made to look like one) is a traditional Italian and Portuguese dessert. Couldn’t you just imagine Nonna (grandma) in a little kitchen in Italy making this ‘salame di cioccolato?’ This is my special Christmas version of my dark/milk chocolate salami. Made festive with white chocolate with a colorful contrast of vibrant red, dried cranberries. This is a chocolate salami without eggs too....

About these Homemade dehydrated strawberries When strawberries are in season, we buy them in plenty and use them in many recipes right from breakfast to desserts. We also love to freeze the strawberries for later and use them in the winter. These dried strawberries taste best, when made with fresh, ripe, in-season strawberries. it is super simple to make, however not very quick. The dehydrated strawberries will be pliable and not too chewy/crunchy....

I prefer using salad potatoes for their texture. Slice them into halves and then just toss them in spices to ensure maximum exposure. For an extra crispy touch, I love using my secret ingredient - rice flour. To make these roasted Indian potatoes, you’ll need only 10 minutes of hands-on time. Plus, they can be made in advance, reheated, and served without losing their crispy texture. Oil – Use any neutral-flavoured oil such as sunflower oil or olive oil for this recipe....

As a lover of cooking and food, I treasure having my kids in the kitchen with me. I love teaching them simple cooking skills that I know they will carrying with them as they grow. And they learn how to feel confident in the kitchen as I pass down this tradition of sharing love through food. My Baked Spaghetti recipe is a great recipe to make with kids. It has moving parts and timing, so it is perfect for teaching those skills, while being a relatively uncomplicated recipe....

Often there is a debate if Ghugni is a Street Food or Ghugni Chaat? Well, it really doesn’t matter because this Ghugni is just too tasty. I would like to serve Bengali style Ghugni - with chopped onion, green chillies and a squeeze of lemon along with fresh cilantro. MY HOUSE HOULD STORY BEFORE MAKING GHUGNI Before every visit to the Indian Grocer, I make a humble attempt to quickly glance through my stock of provisions, particular lentils....

Grilled shrimp is a delicious variation from the normal BBQ fare. Everyone always gets very excited when I’m cooking these shrimp. They smell amazing while they cook on the grill, and are perfectly seasoned with garlic, lemon, and herbs. The simplicity of the seasoning makes these skewered shrimp versatile and easy to pair with your favorite side dishes like my Savory Coconut Rice or Corn on the Cob. Grilled Shrimp Marinade Looking for a marinade for shrimp kabobs?...

If I see biscuits and gravy on a restaurant menu, you better bet that I’ll be ordering that! Up until recently I thought it was a fancy and difficult dish to make and I really appreciated being able to get it in breakfast restaurants, but now I’ve learned the secret of how simple it is to make! I can make homemade sausage gravy at home in just about 20 minutes with some basic ingredients from my kitchen....

I told Eric that I was going to make black bean burgers. He said, “Black bean burgers? I’m trying to be more manly, Karen! What would Ron Swanson say?” My brother Nathan told me I should call these “Black Bean Sandwiches” so that people aren’t expecting a hamburger substitute. I suppose he’s right. Hear this, my people! These are NOT hamburgers! There is no substitute for hamburgers! This is illustrated perfectly in an episode of Parks and Rec where they have a hamburger contest....

We always think of the main dish, but sometimes forget about the sides. Side dishes are so simple but always complement the main. My favorite sides include buttered noodles, cream cheese pasta, blanched broccoli, lemon rice, and these extra flavorful mashed potatoes. Whether you decide to roast a chicken, make easy chicken tenders, or grill a steak, these mashed potatoes always fit the bill. Seriously, give this recipe a try, and you’ll be obsessed with it!...

If you’re looking for a healthy holiday side dish, this Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Gratin is not the one for you. I do have a healthy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Glaze recipe that might be right up your alley. This is an old recipe that I just updated images and video from 2015 that is always a hit. I usually simply roast Brussels sprouts, but for the naysayers, this method will convince them....

Shredded Buffalo chicken is one of my favorite dinner starters. I almost always start with a rotisserie chicken that I grabbed at the grocery store. (Hello, $4.99 Costco chicken, you are a lifesaver!) Mixed with Buffalo sauce, that chicken can be the base for a buffalo chicken pizza, buffalo chicken sliders, buffalo chicken pasta, and now, these delicious, cheesy baked buffalo chicken stuffed peppers! Another tasty way to make stuffed peppers is with my Mexican Stuffed Peppers recipe....

I’ve never made an Alfredo recipe that I don’t love, and this one does not disappoint. We use really simple cooking methods here to keep prep time down and keep this a one-pot and one-pan recipe. Some fresh broccoli adds a little more nutrition to the recipe and the chicken adds some good protein. This is a filling dinner you will love. Tips and Tricks Fresh vs. frozen broccoli: I love to make this recipe with fresh broccoli because cooking it doesn’t add any time or extra dishes since it cooks with the pasta....

Condiments are one of my favorite things because they can take any recipe from just okay to amazing. This delicious chili sauce is no different. It comes together with just a few ingredients, most of which are already in your pantry, and simmers together in just 10 minutes on the stovetop. The result is a fantastic sauce that you will love on my coconut shrimp. Or you can save it to dip your favorite egg rolls in....

Do you ever change into workout clothes in the late morning so that you can explain to droppers-by that you were totally working out, and that’s why you’re not dressed at 11am on a Tuesday? Yeah. Me neither. No really, I’ve never done that (I swear! Don’t look at me like that), but I seriously considered it the other day. Never mind that the only “dropper-by” is the mailman, who is the most dedicated mailman I’ve ever seen by the way....

These sweet little Cookie Dough Cheesecake cups are simple to make and so fun to serve and eat. No baking necessary, so you don’t have to worry about heating up your oven in hot summer months. These are a great project for kids! More No Bake Dessert Recipes There are so many varieties of treats to enjoy without turning on the oven at all. For the Cookie Dough: Flour: You will need all purpose flour....

There are some recipes you just know are going to be amazing before you ever even give them a try. This Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie definitely falls into that category. It’s pretty hard to go wrong with cookie dough and ice cream jammed into a cookie pie crust. How to Make Cookie Dough Ice Cream Pie This is a brief overview of this amazing recipe. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post....