With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your Thanksgiving and Christmas and holiday meals! What meal do you like to serve ham for? I love Roast Turkey for Thanksgiving, ham for Christmas Eve (my husband’s tradition while growing up) and Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin for Christmas which, interestingly, is also a lot of other people’s favorite too! I also have a grown-up Orange & Bourbon Glazed Ham that is delicious....

I was introduced to Mangalorean cuisine about 7 years back when we went to Kudla, the most iconic Mangalorean Food restaurant in Bangalore, for a department lunch.My love affair with it began then. The Neer dosas, the Mangalorean Kori Gassi and the Ghee Roast, have wooed me to nose-dive deep into the cuisine with open arms.Though something or the other has always kept me from visiting Mangalore,the food remains an obsession that has grown with all the time I have been in Bangalore....

About my healthy Mango Coconut Overnight Oats The recipe for healthy Mango Coconut Overnight Oatmeal is a delicious and convenient way to start the day. Preparing the meal the night before takes the stress out of busy mornings and ensures that breakfast is not skipped. This recipe can be enjoyed at least three times a week and has been a hit with people who have tried it. It’s perfect for those who have a hectic morning routine like ours, as the oatmeal jars can be taken on the go and enjoyed at work....

Maple Frosting is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. The taste of maple goes so well on so many different desserts. How to Use Maple Frosting This frosting is delicious on so many treats! From donuts to cinnamon rolls to cupcakes, it is a versatile frosting with the perfect creamy sweetness. My favorite is on top of pumpkin cupcakes or Blondies. Beat butter and powdered sugar. Make sure your butter is soft but not melted....

Everyone loves a fruit cobbler and this might just be the easiest dessert because you can make it the day ahead, then reheat before serving. You can make this cobbler year-round with fresh seasonal berries, or frozen. I always have frozen fruits in my freezer because I use them every day in my smoothies and even when the fruit is not in season, I can use them all year round....

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One of my favorite recipes on Simple Joy is our Chicken Marsala. But every time I share it on social media I inevitably get readers who can’t have it because of the wine. That is one of my few recipes where you really do need the wine. Today I have a solution! This Mushroom Chicken has tons of great rich flavor just like Chicken Marsala. It is in a great creamy sauce....

These Mustache Valentines are such a cute valentine idea. My kids love fake mustaches and they adore this idea. How to Use Mustache Valentine Printables I have two great printables for you. The first works with stick on mustaches. The second have an image of a mustache in case you can’t find them. More Printable Valentines If your kids are like mine than there is no way that they can both use the same valentine printable....

If you aren’t really feeling pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this year, this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect alternative. It is easy to make, and absolutely fool proof. We start with a simple graham cracker crust and then use a mixture of heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and pumpkin to make the glorious filling. Finally, we top it off with some stabilized whipped cream so that those beautiful peaks hold and last for your guests....

Nothing says summer to me quite the way that a Panzanella Salad does. It is full of fresh veggies that you can grow in the garden. Then you add in some toasted bread cubes and drizzle over a light and easy to make dressing. The final result is a beautiful and colorful salad that you will fall head over heels for and bring to all your summer get togethers....

This Italian Pasta with Peas (or Pasta e Piselli) recipe actually reminds me a lot of one of my favorite British dishes, mushy peas! Just like that creamy green side dish, this pasta dish uses sweet green peas to create a creamy texture that is irresistible. Pasta with peas involves a simple sauce created with frozen peas, pasta water, butter, onions, and parmesan cheese, tossed with your favorite pasta shape....

Coconut Milk When purchasing this ingredient, you want to look for coconut milk and not coconut cream. Coconut cream has some added sweetness that we don’t really need or want in this smoothie. I love buying the Thai Kitchen brand of coconut milk because it is reliably delicious and easy to find in most grocery stores in the international aisle. This is one of the things I truly love about smoothies....

And then my heart melted onto the floor. Especially since all she got for dinner was scrambled eggs because I’ve been on a dinner strike lately. Hence these plum tartlets gettin all up in your face. Poor Eric, he’s been living on nothing but different versions of these the past few days, when probably all he wants is for me to make a casserole or tacos or SOMETHING that doesn’t involve plums....

If you are like me..You gobble a mouthful of cookies your Super skinny friend bought from the other side of the world ,only to check the calories and realise you have consumed 600 calories in 5 minutes flat.Well such is life.Thats why this Chickpeas Tahini Salad exists. So they can push your derailed self back on the track.Though its a long long journey to that track..in my case probably 10 kgs....

A ‘tear and share’ appetizer that looks holiday fancy, but is really not that difficult to make because you don’t have to actually make the pastry or the sausage! You’re just ‘bringing them together.’ Most people know that Brits (like me) love our sausage rolls and I could eat them every day; any time. In fact, these make a delicious breakfast (if you have any leftover, that is). Simply put them on a baking sheet in a 350°F/175°C oven for 5-10 minutes and the pastry will crisp up nicely....

What to Serve with Pulled Pork Tacos This pork recipe comes together in the slow cooker with minimal prep time. Though the ingredient list looks a little long, I would urge you not to get overwhelmed by it. Most of what is listed there is already in your cabinet and just waiting and dreaming for the day it can be made into pork tacos. Should we dig into how to make this obsession?...

Nothing screams fall like a deliciously spiced cake! I love this Pumpkin Bundt Cake because it takes less than 20 minutes to whip together with a handful of natural ingredients. Plus, it’s topped with homemade cream cheese frosting for the perfect sweet treat after school or for Thanksgiving dessert! I love the simplicity of a classic bundt cake. Don’t get me wrong — layer cakes have their time and place, too, but there’s something so magical about a super moist cake with a simple icing on top....

I do eat things that don’t have pumpkin in them, I swear. Its just that I’ve got the fall bug. If I put something in my mouth and it doesn’t taste warm and spicy, it doesn’t satisfy. I’ve never had a fall food obsession like this before. Maybe it’s because I have no friends (yet, remember we just moved here) and so I sit at home reading food blogs all day....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram It looks pretty pathetic right?? The holes and frayed edges have nothing to do with the recent fire incident. This towel is at least 80 or 90 years old. I use it all the time. My grandma Georgia embroidered this tea towel when she was 10 years old, when she had tuberculosis and was sent away from her family to be quarantined. It was 1930....

Every morning, my goal is to make sure my son eats one egg and something nutritious along with it. This Ragi pancake has been a staple since he started solids 6 years ago. Sometimes when i have forgotten to pick up eggs, I make an eggless version of this pancake. In this recipe, you will find how to make Ragi pancakes with and without eggs.You can also make this recipe Vegan & Gluten Free very easily!...