My kids love pasta dishes for dinner, and Nathan and I love dinners that are quick. When you throw in only one pot that has to be washed after dinner is over, then you have a total winner. This one pot sausage and spaghetti is the perfect weeknight meal. It is made with easy-to-find ingredients and spices that you probably already have on hand, and it is absolutely delicious. Your family will swoon over this one the same way mine does!...

A couple of days ago, I found myself in a rare moment. I was alone at home, it was pouring cats and dogs outside, and I had my favourite book in hand. The first thought that came to my mind? A cup of steaming hot coffee and some crispy Palak Pakora on the side would seal the deal right there! Monsoon, or the rainy season in India, is always greeted with open arms alongside copious amounts of chai and pakoras....

Is there anything more special than enjoying Champagne for a celebration like the holidays or New Year’s Eve? 31st December also just happens to be National Champagne Day, so there is another reason to imbibe. This is a simple drink with delicious flavors of pear juice and fresh ginger. Since bottled pear juice is available all year round, this cocktail can be made anytime of the year for baby showers, weddings, bridal showers or entertaining....

This super simple casserole recipe started off as a riff on some delicious Philly Cheese Steak pizza I ate at Chuck E. Cheese’s during my kid’s birthday party. Yup. For real. Since then it has become a crazy viral recipe. This really simple casserole that can be done in 40 minutes has been viewed millions of times and has so many five star reviews. Philly Cheese Steak Casserole Ingredients This easy dinner is made with simple ingredients, which is one of the reasons it is so loved....

I made these tamales after having a lot of leftovers from Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Slow roasted pulled pork is shredded and mixed with spices and sauce. Making tamales is not as difficult as you may think. It takes longer to steam them than to assemble them. The masa dough starts with lard. There is no substitute for the flavor and authenticity it adds. The lard is whipped to incorporate air and make it light and fluffy which results in better dough....

If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend watching foreigners watch classic movies. Eric and I made a reference to Darth Vader once in front of Huy, a friend of ours from Vietnam. It slowly dawned on us that Huy had no knowledge whatsoever of Star Wars, a realization most shocking to Eric, who is possibly the biggest Star Wars geek ever. (Actually probably not. There are some real Star Wars freaks out there....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Eric and I made Halloween gingerbread houses with some friends the other night. Check it. And here’s Eric’s. Can you see the rabid gummy zombies (artfully dipped in red sprinkles for blood) chasing down the gumdrop man, who is heading for the axe? He wanted to make a chain saw, but couldn’t quite figure out how to do that using candy. I’m pretty sure he wins the Awesome Award....

This quinoa salad is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side for a barbecue. It is also a great dish to bring to potlucks or gatherings, as it is sure to be a hit with everyone. If you haven’t tried quinoa salad yet, I highly recommend giving it a try – you won’t be disappointed! You can customize the recipe by adding your own favorite vegetables or by trying different dressings....

I can’t think of anything more comforting than an easy side dish of traditional Irish mashed potatoes with heaps of Irish cheddar cheese and lots of butter. This is why I I call it ‘real Irish’. Based on a traditional Irish colcannon recipe, it’s a cross between Irish champ and colcannon with cheese and spring onions (green onions/chopped scallions). Before you come at me, I know cheese and the onions are not traditional in colcannon; this is why they are listed as optional in the recipe and how my family made them back in the U....

I have SUCH an amazing post for you guys today. It starts with this amazing book, Simply Beautiful Homemade Cakes, by my friend, Lindsay. She is the amazingly talented blogger behind Life, Love, and Sugar. And before I tell you about her book and about her blog, can I tell you about her? I first met Lindsay in person at BlogHer Food last year in Chicago. She has blogged in the past about her struggles with infertility....

This is my family’s heirloom recipe. My mother is from the old Delhi area, and they really take their dal makhani very seriously. My only change was moving from a traditional pressure cooker to an instant pot. Unlike most people think, the creaminess in Dal Makhani comes from the dal itself and not dairy cream or butter. I will show you just how to achieve that gorgeous, luscious dal creamy texture you get at restaurants using the instant pot....

Parsnip is typically a winter vegetable, but I always see them in my grocery store all year round. Roasting is my favorite way to enjoy them, but they are also a key flavor ingredient to my gravy when I roast a chicken. You can see that recipe here > Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Delicious Gravy. This is an oldie but goodie recipe that was originally published in 2015, but I recently updated the pictures and added a step-by-step video....

What is Chocolate Bark? Chocolate Bark is really just melted chocolate spread over a pan with something added into it or on it and then broken up when it dries. Probably the most famous and popular chocolate bark recipe is Chocolate Peppermint Bark that you make at the holidays. I’m sure you’ve seen it. I am thrilled, because this morning I am giving you an updated version of one of my favorite recipes on the blog!...

This simple Saketini combines the famous Japanese alcohol, sake, with gin and vermouth from a classic martini. (Try this classic Dirty Martini Recipe) The result is a sophisticated, delicious cocktail that you’ll want to make time and time again. WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE A SAKETINI COCKTAIL? This flavorful cocktail only needs FOUR ingredients! It’s so easy to make! Here’s what you need: Chilled sake Gin (I love using Bombay Saphire for this recipe; it’s also fabulous in this Gin Fizz and my Perfect Gin and Tonic Recipe....

Scottish Raspberry Trifle Dip is the perfect summer dessert to take on picnics, road trips or entertaining. Fresh raspberries are sweetened and layered with creamy custard and sweetened whipped cream and it’s ready for dipping those shortbread cookies. Summer is here and I’m excited to be bringing you a delicious dessert dip that is tailor-made for dipping cookies. This dessert is inspired by Scottish trifle (aka Tipsy Laird) that is usually served on special occasions and holidays and in my eyes, summer is definitely special enough to serve this trifle dip....

Kababs are something we Indians eat at every restaurant meal. A standard food order is very often tandoori chicken or any other kebab like shami kebab, butter chicken curry, and naan. Some also translate shami kabab to evening kababs. In fact, this is a great evening snack when served with coriander or tamarind chutney. Unlike the tandoori kababs, this one doesn’t need any special equipment. You will find this in every South Asian mom’s freezer, ready to be fried at a moment’s notice....

I don’t think that when I became a parent I realized all the horrible music I would be subjected to. And now, 7 and a half years later, I wake up in the morning with Disney ballads stuck in my head. The other day I went over to a friend’s house to babysit and their kids were watching a movie when I got there. I realized that without even knowing it, I had started singing along....

As a kid growing up in Kuwait, I remember eating mangoes in abundance during the summer months. For the entire months of April-June, our king-sized fridge would have a whole shelf dedicated to this princely fruit. My Dad would buy them by the boxes at the beginning of each week, and we just could never get enough of them. I fondly remember my Mom using them is many recipes, including something very similar to this Mango Salsa....

Made all in one skillet and ready in under 30 minutes, this flavorful dish pairs two of your favorites: Perfectly seared steak and creamy fettuccine alfredo Everyone is going to love when you make this easy Steak Alfredo recipe! It’s the ultimate in comfort food meals, with hearty steak and pasta coated in a luscious garlicky, creamy, cheesy alfredo sauce. Whether you’re making dinner on a weeknight or cooking for that special someone for a date night, this decadent steak pasta meal is sure to impress....

VEGAN THAI PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE RECIPE We love Thai Cuisine at home and this Pineapple Fried Rice is just mouthwatering. Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple is made with fragrant Jasmine Rice, pineapple, and vegetables along with an authentic Thai twist. It’s sweet, spicy, and slightly tangy too. Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice recipe is absolutely delicious, loaded with exotic flavors, coming from a combination of simple basic pantry ingredients. WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?...