The other day I was at the thrift store buying a floor puzzle for a dollar (score!), when suddenly the man behind the counter turns to my kids and says, “You may each pick out a stuffed animal today!” And like lightning, Charlotte ran over to the shelf and grabbed the HUGEST, UGLIEST bear in existence, with gaudy Christmas clothes to boot. I almost punched him in the nose. (The employee, not the bear....
TASTE: Spicy curry ,slightly sour from the vinegar.TEXTURE: Smooth Rich Gravy with cooked chickenEASE: Once you have the ingredients it’s super easy!APPEARANCE: Reddish orange curry Serve with : Bread, dinner rolls, rice or naan. Traditionally with Sanas This recipe is so very simple. but the taste is just so so good! You will be left licking your fingers. We just love mopping up the chicken keema with warm, butter toasted pavs....
This is a rainy day recipe when you are feeling indulgent or need something amazing to serve as a snack to guests. Though, I also like it alongside my everyday dal and chawal. It elevates a regular meal to something indulgent. In India, pakoras are made from almost anything, from a simple onion pakoras to spinach pakoras to mutton pakoras. While vegetable pakoras are easy to make, chicken pakoras require more planning and patience....
This fluffy chocolate chip pancake recipe is made almost every weekend in our house! It’s how I get my family excited about breakfast, it’s like having dessert for breakfast. We always double or even triple the batch, and it’s all gone in minutes. When I first started this blog, I shared this easy foolproof pancake recipe, and whoever tried it, loved it! It’s the only recipe I use for pancakes as they turn out perfect every time....
It’s the time of the year to slip into festivity and enjoy the merry season with the spree. Family Holidays are all about spending time with loved ones and also to enjoy the precious moments relaxing. Glad it is not too far away !! Once the tree is up, the official countdown for Xmas begins. We enjoy adorning the tree with tinsels and baubles. If at all I get a chance, hoping to decorate the tree with some edible ornamentation....
Christmas popcorn, or sometimes called Christmas crunch is a sweet popcorn treat packed with candy and sprinkles that is always a hit.Bring it to a cookie exchange party, or your Christmas eve celebration. Send it to school for holiday parties or take a batch to work to share with your coworkers. Everyone will love it. I make a similar treat for Easter – it’s called Bunny Bait! And for Halloween, try Monster Halloween Snack Mix....
My scratch-made chocolate cupcake recipe is the perfect base cupcake recipe for these delightful, festive Christmas tree cupcakes! The cupcakes have a rich, dark, fudgy flavor that pairs so well with my sweet and simple buttercream frosting. Christmas Cupcakes It is officially time for holiday baking, and while there are plenty of recipes for Christmas cookies, Christmas cakes, and Christmas pies, you need to add these Christmas cupcakes to your list this year!...
This tart is a taste of home and I love to make this dessert as my favorite treat. Just a slice and good cup of tea and I’m a happy girl. What I love most about this tart is the layers. The almond filling (frangipane) bakes up like a sponge cake that is dotted with crunchy almonds. Then you reach the sweet jam, then the buttery, flaky crust. It is divine!...
Some breakfast mornings just call for a simple Loaf Cake! As I always say, Weekends are just for chilling and doing things we enjoy. Right from morning, there is no hard core regime . So one of those lazy Saturday mornings just called for some Coconut Loaf Cake along with tall glasses of milk. But my week is totally different than what you can imagine. Its always action packed no matter what the weather is....
I’ve noticed something recently . . . . people are super nice to you when you are out shopping with three kids. The other day I was at Trader Joe’s picking up a few things and seriously everyone there was so nice to me. I was apologizing to literally everyone we passed/ran into with our small circus of three carts (two mini, one normal) and they all were so nice!...
If you love the taste of cornbread, you are going to absolutely love this comforting corn casserole. Its base is half the recipe for my homemade cornbread and then we add in a few other comforting ingredients. The result is a moist spoonable casserole that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ingredients for Corn Casserole Making corn casserole recipes from scratch requires just a few extra ingredients compared to recipes with cornbread mix, keeping things simple and delicious....
An easy twist on my French Toast Casserole, this deliciously easy cranberry French toast casserole is as tasty as it is simple to make. I love a full spread of brunch and this baked French toast, with tart cranberry sauce, is perfect for Christmas morning. The cranberry flavor is perfect – not overwhelming, just right. Make this yummy French toast recipe the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning and your work is done!...
These are the perfect holiday cookies, but are great all year long. A big part of our holiday traditions is baking treats for friends and neighbors. We love putting together little boxes to show we care. This Coconut Macaroon recipe is perfect for gifting! They are incredibly easy to make, hold their shape in treat boxes, and will be loved! While many macaroon recipes call for using eggs and egg whites and whipping them into stiff peaks, this recipe skips all of that....
Rice pudding has many versions depending on the culture it is coming from. American-style Southern Rice Pudding is luscious, decadent, and often flavored with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, raisins, and butter. The Arabic version is also super creamy but lighter and flavored with flower waters such as orange blossom or rose water. If you’re interested in more rice pudding recipes, check out my Instant Pot Rice Pudding, and this delicious Thai version Mango Sticky Rice, it’s dairy-free and uses coconut milk....
With just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes of cooking time, this homemade lobster pasta is an easy yet impressive meal. Don’t be intimidated by cooking lobster tails at home – it’s actually quite simple! See my post on how to cook lobster tails 5 ways, or just boil the lobster tails using this easy method: In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil, and drop thawed lobster tails in the water for 30 seconds per ounce (mine were 4 ounces each so I did 2 minutes in total)....
The other day I was thinking about when it was just my oldest and me all day together. I sort of wish I could go back in time and savor that for just another moment or two. When he was a toddler (and still now but keep that a secret) he loved applesauce. He even loved helping me make it. There is something magical to me about cooking with my kids....
Happy Friday friends! I haven’t been sharing much about my personal life on the blog these days because I’m trying to keep it all about the recipes. But! I did overshare a ton on Instagram the other day, so if you want the full what’s what on my life, check it out. Today, I’m sharing with you an updated recipe for this amazing Crockpot Spiced Apple Cider. It is very easy to throw together and perfect when you serve it with a bottle of brandy next to the slow cooker....
Don’t make it cause you want something gluten free..make it cause you want something super Chocolatey and fudgy. Ingredients for Quinoa Chocolate Cake Super Simple Ingredients! QuinoaOrange JuiceOil- Coconut Oil or Vegetable OilEggsSugar- White,Brown or Coconut sugarBaking PowderCocoaSaltDark Chocolate What is Quinoa Quinoa is technically not a grain but a seed from the amaranths plant.It’s been touted as a superfood because of its nutrient profile and the fact that its gluten free makes Quinoa a perfect replacement for Wheat and rice....
Remember how exciting it was to find a Hostess Ding Dong cake in your lunch box as a kid? A tiny, snack-sized dessert filled with the most delicious vanilla cream and covered in chocolate glaze was the perfect lunchtime dessert! Ding Dongs, Ring Dings, Big Wheels, these tasty cakes have been known by a few names. The flavors and elements are also similar to Hostess cupcakes, Ho-Ho’s, or the Little Debbie varieties....
These Easy Bacon Cheddar Biscuits are a simple riff on my Fast Easy Biscuits and just as delicious! Perfect for serving alongside soups, salads, main courses, just about anything at all. They come together in no time so you can whip them up just before dinner and you’ll look like a star chef! How to Make Bacon Cheddar Biscuits One thing I love about these biscuits is that they are foolproof....
