Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving! Have you recovered from your turkey hangover yet? Are you enjoying this modern age of Christmas shopping in bed in your pajamas (rather than duking it out at 4am at Best Buy?) So spoiled, right? We are all enjoying some much needed nap and movie watching time over here. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be exhausting! Although, we can never agree on what to watch....
I was hot, tired, overstimulated by small children, and will they slice that caramel apple for you? NO, so 3 broken plastic knives later, sitting on my knees in the grass because all the picnic tables are taken, we finally split the apple into chunks and take our first bite. And in spite of it all, I had one of those euphoric moments that Remy describes on Ratatouille: pure bliss from a combination of flavors....
If you make this Shepherd’s Pie, snap a photo and tag #TheFoodCharlatan on Instagram! I love seeing what you’re making! Here’s a link to a pin where over 150 people have tried this recipe and shared their review. Check it out! Here’s Charlotte and I at her cousin’s birthday party at the skating rink. You will note that I am most certainly not wearing roller skates. If I had, we would BOTH be sprawled out under the disco lights....
This easy Lentil Curry recipe is great for vegetarians, vegans, anyone looking for meat-free options, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. About this Easy Red Lentil curry recipe This tasty lentil curry came to life by accident – I mistakenly poured coconut milk into my Tarka dal instead of the chickpea tikka masala I was making. Surprisingly, it tasted more like Tarka Dhal soup and was really good! To amp up more into a red lentils dal, I added a bit more spices, making it super delicious....
Here’s how to make this delicious vendakka pachadi step by step. VENDAKKAI PACHADI RECIPE Hailing from a South Indian family, Thayir Pachadi { Southindian raita } is often served along with Molagootal { mixed vegetable curry } or Keerai Molagootal. For a change, you can also try Beetroot Pachadi - It’s delicious! Thayir Pachadi is an essential element in the Southindian wedding platter as well as Onam Sadhya. This is just like how raita is served with curries in NorthIndia....
You guys are going to be so annoyed by how many photos this post has, but you know what? Watermelon is pretty, ‘yo! So, I have had lots and lots and lots and lots of people ask me how I do it. How do I basically have a full time job, work from home, and have three small kids. My typical answer is: I don’t know. The reality of the situation is that there are probably lots of complicated answers to that question....
When I first started this food blog, my sweet husband would send me off to Starbucks occasionally so I could get some work done without kids nagging at me and household chores staring at me all day long. Working from home can be a lot of work, friends. Starbucks to adults is what Disneyland is to kids: free WiFi, mini scones, coffee, people who don’t talk to you or fight with each other in front of you....
I also make this while meal prepping, especially when I need to amp up my protein intake. It’s so full of flavors that I can eat it with anything! By itself, over some rice, even wrapped inside rotis. It’s a recipe that’ s made on repeat! Besides who doesn’t love a spicy chicken roast? I sometimes make this when I am entertaining. It makes for a very attractive main dish....
A hearty bowl of soup is a dream come true on a rainy day or cold winter night. Zuppa Toscana is one of my favorites because I always have the ingredients in my kitchen. When you don’t think you have time to make dinner, you can totally make this! I love this soup! It truly tastes like it simmered all day — even though it’s ready in less than an hour....
I know I can’t be alone in this struggle, so I’ve compiled a list of 16 easy and delicious Lunchbox Ideas that we absolutely love. These recipes are tried and tested and are a staple in our home. They’re quick and simple to make and most of them can be made the night before. You can find the recipes by clicking on the respective photos. What are some of your favourites to pack for lunches?...
I make this dish quite often and since posting the original recipe in 2014 I’ve made a few improvements over the years, all for the better. Better pics, a recipe tweak and a video. Homemade Sausage The sausage is made from scratch, why? Because it’s so easy! Easier than taking store bought sausage meat out of the casing and, I know what’s in my recipe, I don’t know what they add to those store-bought sausages....
Although the Air Fryer might be a relatively new gadget in the market, many of us have one and use it on daily basis. I think of my Air Fryer as a time and effort saver on busy days, it’s great for air frying frozen foods without adding any oil. It’s also perfect for simple recipes like making roasted potatoes in the air fryer, quick baked potatoes, or roasted cauliflower....
You loved my air fryer chicken breast recipe that I recently shared with you, so I thought that it would be a good idea to also share my air fryer fish recipe. The fish turns out crispy, moist, and delicious! I’m sure that you will love it as much as I do. Air Fryer Fish Recipe Ever since I got my air fryer, I’ve been obsessed with it! It’s just so easy to use, and I love the fact that I can still cook my favorite food in it without all the grease....
It suddenly occurred to me when I turned to my planner this morning, that it’s been almost two months since we got back from our vacation to India and way long for me to go without indulging in some Dahi Puri Chaat. Over the past few weeks, I have been juggling around entertaining friends, meeting deadlines, sampling new products (lots and lots of delicious reviews coming up soon!), and not to mention creating recipes to try out on our newly acquired charcoal grill!...
Last week Eric and I took the kids to Disneyland for the week. Yes, I said “for the week,” not “for the day.” This is because Eric’s sister, Britta, was in charge of planning the trip, and she is absolutely obsessed with Disneyland. She is crazy, but I can’t complain because I had to do basically zero planning for the trip. Thanks Britta! Disneyland is totally fun for a day or two, but a week is a bit much for me....
This Apple Salad with Bacon is fast becoming one of my favorites! I’m kind of obsessed with giant salads that can double as entrees for a few people or a great side for a party. And with hearty apples, tangy cheese and crunchy nuts, this salad fills you up without being too heavy. What Goes in an Apple Salad with Bacon? The base of this salad is Romain lettuce, but if you are a big spinach fan, throw that in instead....
You guys. I discovered Alias on Hulu. And I am devouring it. When I say I discovered Alias on Hulu, I mean that I sincerely considered not writing this post so that I could give it my undivided attention. I have no idea what I was doing when it was first on. Probably something stupid like working on my graduate degree. So seriously, I’m going to make this short and sweet....
Eric just turned on a movie. Before I could even ask what he was watching, he’s like, “Don’t judge me.” And then I hear Pee wee Herman. Oh I’m JUDGING, Eric. There are guilty pleasures, and then there are guilty pleasures. I once went through a phase where I watched Revenge in the middle of the night while up nursing babies, loooong after they were done eating. My sister-in-law went a year faithfully reading celebrity updates on PopSugar....
Bamya or Bamyeh is a very well-known vegetable/dish in the Middle Eastern, especially in countries like Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon. Okra is also cooked in Greece, Turkey, and the Midetreanen but in this post I’ll be sharing with you a Middle Eastern okra recipe where okra is stewed with tomatoes and served over white rice. Okra is now in season (June-September) so we tend to cook lots of Okra, and we also freeze it to cook with later when it’s no longer in season....
If there is something that I pretty much always want, it is Asian takeout and a movie night. I love when we get containers full of warm and delicious food and all huddle together to watch a movie. Responsible parents don’t get takeout and eat it in front of the TV every night though. So it’s really handy to have some great takeout takeout recipes on hand that are even better than what you can order in....
