This comforting Tomato rasam is perfect on it own, served before a meal or enjoyed with white steamed rice, dollop of ghee and Potato Curry!. It’s easy, delicious and apt when you don’t want to make something elaborate. So what is Rasam? Rasam / Charu/Saru is a South Indian Soup, typically made with Tomatoes, tamarind, turmeric and seasoning spices. Every household in India has a version of Tomato Rasam and every flavor is delightful!...

You know when you make a grilled cheese (or Toastie, as we call it back home) and the cheese oozes out into the pan then it gets browned and crispy? It gets all nutty tasting and good and you find yourself sneaking the good bits? This sandwich has that crispy, nutty cheese on the outside of the bread as well as all the amazing melty cheese inside and it’s oh so crispy....

Frequently asked questions for crepes Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Mom and Dad left us with a wad of cash that was our “Emergency Money.” No discussions were had about what exactly constituted an emergency. We were pretty good kids, though. They knew we weren’t going to be throwing any crazy parties. But, I mean, we were teenagers. Not exactly above temptation. On the way home from the pool one afternoon, we saw him: the strawberry man....

Juicy little orange segments are covered in chocolate, toasted pecans, caramel sauce and flaky sea salt.They are quite simply a superb, no cook/no bake dessert that you can make ahead and wow your dinner guests (or, wow yourself). Holiday entertaining is in full swing and just like many of you, I don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen preparing a range of appetizers and small bites. That scenario is more ‘ho hum’ and not as much ‘ho, ho, ho’!...

Pronounced eh-dah-mah-meh.It’s gained quite a fandom, especially from people interested in plant-based protein. A bright green color bean that can be eaten as a snack, added in salads and bowls, and made into dips! If, like me, you have wondered what in the world is Edamame? Here are all the answers! So, let’s dive in! What is Edamame Edamame is an immature or unripe soybean. It’s a fresh baby soybean that grows up to be the soybean used to make tofu and tempeh....

Achari Gobi is a Vegetarian Side Dish served along with Indian Flatbreads or Pulao Rice. Achari means " Pickling" and Gobi/ Gobhi translates as Cauliflower. So far so Good! Just as I promised my self in the beginning of the New Year, to bring to you more Indian Cuisine, more of the recipes that I regularly cook instead of just fancy schmancy cooking . Here’s one more curry rather a sabzi recipe - Achari Gobi from this Indian series....

We had Charlotte’s first birthday party! It was a crazy weekend, and so much fun. Eric’s parents and sister were in town staying in our apartment. Plus we threw a surprise party for my sister-in-law Britta, so I was being destroyed by working on the tardis cake off and on. Plus my other sister-in-law Reesy and I decided to throw ourselves the most epic first birthday party ever. You will note that I did not claim it as Charlotte’s party....

It’s perfect for Thanksgiving or potlucks, easy to make, and completely delicious with a homemade caramel apple filling and a sweet vanilla icing drizzle. Apple pie is a traditional, classic American Dessert, and one of my favorites to make and eat! This Apple Slab Pie recipe is based on my homemade apple pie recipe, and scaled up to be bigger. Slab pies can serve up to 12-20 people, depending on how big you cut the slices, while a regular pie is usually good for 6-8 servings....

This is by far one of my favorite chicken salads, it’s so light but satisfying at the same time. Teriyaki chicken is marinated, then cooked in a pan or grilled on a grill pan (or an outdoor grill!) and sliced. The result is juicy and flavorful chicken. The chicken is tossed with raw crunchy shredded vegetables and a simple Asian salad dressing. It makes a great entree that you can enjoy all year round....

Hands up who doesn’t like fondue? What is better (or more fun) than dipping crunchy bread pieces into warm melted cheese? We’re having fun with fondue! And yes, I do know that fondue is traditionally a Swiss dish. However, this is my version of ‘Fondue Française.’ If you would prefer to make this brie fondue without wine, by all means do so. You’ll get the same consistency but without the added flavor....

Love this recipe, you will also love these Vegetarian Christmas recipes Christmas Gratin Brussel sprouts gratin Veggie Sausage Traybake Christmas Trimmings Traybake Sage and onion stuffing balls Smashed potatoes Garam masala and Honey Glazed carrots Easy Baked Bubble and Squeak recipe below Although pan fried ones are delicious, I prefer to make baked ones because they have got very little hands on time while I can get on with other dishes....

What are Blondies? A blondie is a dessert bar made similarly to a brownie, which is why they are sometimes called “blonde or blondie brownies.” Unlike brownies which are made with cocoa and chocolately, blondies are made with vanilla and brown sugar. Blondies are chewy and full of rich delicious flavor. Just about any of your favorite cookie recipes can be tossed into a pan and made into bars. But let’s start with these amazing melt in your mouth blondies!...

Love this but want a cold version? Try this BLT Dip recipe. Reduced Fat You might notice in the recipe card that I used both low fat sour cream and mayonnaise in this recipe while keeping the cream cheese full fat. I love swapping in lower fat ingredients for regular. In the case of sour cream and mayonnaise, they don’t add any weird ingredients to make it low fat, it’s just less fat and calories for a a delicious ingredient....

If you have never felt confident making pizza at home, this is the recipe for you. It starts with my homemade pizza dough, which comes with step by step photos to ensure that you are successful with it every time. Then we top it with some ranch dressing, cheese, and all the fixings for a BLT sandwich. It is an easy pizza recipe, that will leave everyone so grateful you didn’t get delivery!...

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Ingredients You only need a few simple ingredients for this salad. Together they create the perfect balance of salt, sweet, and crunch. For the full measurements and all the instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. The first one I remember was my brother’s high school graduation. Lawn chairs and folding tables took over our backyard and she made a ton of amazing food....

Hello and welcome to Wednesday and my weird little corner of the internet! Today I am busily trying to create a few recipes before I run off to the other side of town and sit in a room full of social workers who are listening to someone talk about ethics and trying to earn continuing education credits. There is a responsible woman in her mid 50’s inside of me who won’t let my social work credentials lapse in case the internet implodes on itself....

Broccoli Salad Dressing A simple dressing ties this whole salad together. Made with mayo, lemon juice, sugar, and salt, the dressing not only adds flavor to the salad, but softens the broccoli. This Broccoli Salad is the perfect summer salad. It is made with just a handful of ingredients and comes together so quickly. Your guests will absolutely love this delicious dish. Broccoli: Fresh and crisp, raw broccoli florets provide a hearty base with a slightly bitter and earthy flavor that pairs well with the other sweet and tangy ingredients....

You’ve heard the term butter makes everything taste better? How about ‘brown butter makes everything taste better’? After adding it to this sweet potato sauce. Next time I’m using it in my mash because potatoes and butter are soooo good together. This preparation inspiration for the sauce for this baked pasta is my Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta. When sweet potato season arrives, I love coming up with creative ways to use the seasons favorite root vegetable....

These Buffalo Deviled Eggs are so easy to make, but are the perfect fun spin on traditional deviled eggs. If you love all things Buffalo like me, these need to be on your to make list! How to Make Buffalo Deviled Eggs How to Hard Boil Eggs It is so easy to hard boil eggs on the stove top. I have a full tutorial on how to hard boil eggs, but here is the brief run down....

You’ll be amazed and how quickly your homemade bunny bait hops away from the bowl at your Easter gathering! Nobody can resist the sweet and salty flavors or the bright and fun colors of this yummy snack mix. If you’re familiar with Christmas Crunch, Bunny Bait is the same thing, just redecorated for a springtime holiday. Crunchy popcorn and pretzels are tossed with pastel M&Ms and coated with white chocolate and holiday sprinkles....