Originally posted September 11, 2015 Are you a book person? I’m not asking if you read. Everyone reads. I’m asking if you are a Book Person. You know, the one who buys a book every time they enter a book store. The one who automatically accepts free books, even if he knows he will never read them. The guy who, if given his choice of a dream room in an imaginary house, would NOT choose a man-cave, but rather a library, complete with fireplace and wood paneling....
Eric and I watched the finale of Parks and Rec tonight, in which Joe Biden had a cameo appearance. I was like, “Eric, who’s that guy.” And he was like, “Joe Biden.” “THAT’S the Vice President??” Aaaand that’s a wrap folks. This is it. I am officially the most unaware person on the FACE OF THE PLANET. I looked at Joe closely, and finally when I imagined a little hovering Obama-ghost next to his head, I could see it....
Well guys, my son Edison has officially reached the crawling stage. Except he’s not really crawling, it’s more of a shuffle-drag situation. The first day he started doing it I was horrified to realize how dirty he was getting all down his front. Time to mop I guess. Busted! Aside from definitely needing a deep clean of my house, I now live in constant fear that he’s going to choke on the approximately 1,000 baby-esophagus-sized toys my other children have amassed over the years....
It really only takes 5 minutes to make a homemade veggie dip from scratch, and it tastes so much better than anything you can buy from the store. A plate of bite-sized raw vegetables is the easiest and best way to add a nutritious and colorful option to your party appetizer spread, and a platter of veggies would not be complete without a big bowl of veggie dip to dunk them into!...
It’s a warm apple cider drink, featuring orange and sweet warming spices, including cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and ginger. What is Wassail? Wassail is a very old fashioned drink! The history of this spiced fruit beverage goes all way back to medieval England. Wassail was typically enjoyed during a time called “wassailing” which takes place on the twelfth night after Christmas. On this day, medieval people would visit fruit orchards and sing to the trees, as a way to scare away evil spirits and ensure a good apple harvest the following summer....
I’m so excited to be partnering with Yoplait to bring you this fun printable and snacking ideas! Are you ready? Because it’s here. Summer vacation! I know some parents who embrace this time with a zest filled passion, just totally excited to relive their own childhood summer fun. And then (cough) there are other parents (I won’t name names) who are like, “How am I going to survive the next two and a half months with my sanity in tact?...
One of my very favorite cocktails is the French 75. Whenever I go out on a fancy night out with my husband, it is my drink of choice. But it is made with gin, and I know not everyone is the gin lover that I am. In that case, let me introduce you to the French 76. It is the perfect champagne cocktail made with vodka. French 76 vs. 75 The French 75, another of my favorite cocktails, is made with gin....
Serve with Yogurt mint sauce and Tamarind sauce for a delicious combo. What are samosas? Samosas are delightful, crispy Asian snacks/appetisers served with dipping sauces. Indian Punjabi samosas boast a triangular shape with crispy pastry filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices. They’re usually deep-fried to golden perfection, enjoyed hot with a cup of masala chai. Mini/Cocktail samosas and Chicken samosas are popular alternatives. If you want to make samosas from scratch, I’ve got you covered with my air fryer samosa recipe....
Why should you try frozen spring rolls in the air fryer? Quick and easy: Go from freezer to table in under 12 minutes with no thawing required. Convenient: Using an air fryer is a hassle-free way to entertain guests or satisfy a craving without extensive preparation or cleanup. Healthy: Air frying requires little to no oil, resulting in a healthier version of your favorite snack. Crispy texture: The rapid air circulation in the air fryer ensures an even and crispy exterior....
Greeks traditionally use little more than olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and some salt when dressing salads, like in my Mediterranean Salad. This dressing is meant to replicate what is sold in U.S. grocery stores as “Greek Dressing.” One of my favorite things about creating salad dressing recipes is how is how easy it is to adjust the flavors. I made two versions of this recipe when I was testing, and I couldn’t decide which one I like more....
One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is shrimp. It’s super quick to make, delicious, and healthy. Whether you want to use skewers or not, it’s always a matter of what marinade to use. Make these easy grilled shrimp tacos, or try my garlic grilled shrimp and these grilled shrimp kabobs with vegetables. Looking for more grilling ideas? Find all of my Grilling Recipes here. Why you’ll love this recipe The Ingredients Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....
I mean, when it comes to the Halloween spooky treats that I have made, this one is up there and one of my favorite fun halloween recipes. A rectangle shaped brownie is the perfect shape for a 3 grave, graveyard. You can use my easy brownie recipe, your favorite brownie recipe, or use a box of brownie mix, the choice is yours. Halloween baking fun is all in the decorating....
Meet Yorick. He’s my fun Halloween project and here’s how he and his name came about… Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy – Shakespeare After looking around for cake pan ideas for this Halloween Skull and Dagger Cake, I came across this amazing pan from Wilton that is a skull that is baked in 2 cake halves, then joined together with frosting and decorated....
As we head into grilling seasoning, and I am obsessed with grilling my family dinner more than I have been in the past. I love throwing hamburgers and hotdogs onto the grill along with some corn and other grilled vegetables. The other night I made foil packet cauliflower and it turned out SO amazing. But if you are going to have hamburgers once a week on the grill, you are going to need the best hamburger seasoning to go with it....
Cast Iron Pizza Recipe Ingredients Here’s a quick shopping list to help you gather your ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions! She said the quote as if I was the one who came up with it. I had to regrettably inform her that no, the pizza-sex analogy is not something I just randomly made up one day, it’s a famous quote from a movie star....
When I think of the term comfort food, images of warm houses and loving families spring to mind before food does. I guess for me, comfort food is a feeling more than a type of dish. It is food that warms you to your core and makes you feel taken care of. This Chicken Pot Pie is at the top of my comfort food list. The crust on this pie is perfectly flakey with the best taste....
What is Orangeade? Orangeade is a refreshing citrus drink made with freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and water. It is similar to lemonade or limeade, but made with orange juice instead. It is an old-fashioned recipe that was served in restaurants in the past, we never see it on the menu nowadays but luckily it is very easy to make at home! Made with minimal ingredients and effort, you can make it in just 5 minutes and then relax with a refreshing glass of orangeade to sip on....
A day hardly goes by without me beaming and declaring that a certain incident would make a wonderful precedent to a recipe I had planned. I honestly believe my mind works this way for TWO main reasons: Talking about this has inspired me to share some of my not-so-embarrassing-to-me things that I do often. So here goes: I talk to myself ALL THE TIME! And not just a word here and there – I mean I have real conversations with myself, two-sided ones even....
There are times when I need some fresh cheese stat but I can’t be bothered to step out in the crazy Bangalore Heat.(I can’t even begin to sympathise with you Chennai and Delhi folks!)For those times this recipe is a life saver.Also anything made at home is a thousand times more nutritious and free of dubious ingredients than something store bought. The ricotta cheese made using this recipe is creamy, soft and not overly salty like the packaged variety available in the market....
There are a lot of fables around the stew.It’s believed “Hunter style Chicken” is made right after hunting that bird or rabbit, in the middle of a jungle, with vegetables plucked off the foliage but we don’t live in a jungle and neither do we hunt our own food so this is a compromise at best! Another story is that when the men returned empty handed after a hunt their women folk made chicken cacciatore like we Indians probably make khichadi at home....
