Sometimes I hold onto recipe ideas for far too long. I’ve had this simple summer bowl written in my notes for weeks, possibly even over a month. My mother has repeatedly said, MAKE THIS peanut chicken. It wasn’t until this week that I finally listened to her. I have no idea why I waited so long, peanut chicken recipes are always smart. This recipe is everything we want out of a summer dinner....

Today we travel to Kerala – known as the God’s own country and for a reason, it is BEAUTIFUL. It is one of the places we have visited almost every year and we just cant get enough of its beauty. As much as I love Kerala and its beautiful landscapes, my love for Kerala cuisine has no bounds. I simply love the flavor of fresh coconut and coconut oil, simple tempering spices and a lot of fresh flavors....

Today in the Deepavali sweet recipes, I am sharing a most requested recipe of all times – Athirasam or Ariselu. Traditionally, this rice and jaggery based sweet has a lot of significance – made for weddings, celebrations and festivals. My mother-in-law makes the best Adhirasam and Deepavali isn’t the same without a batch of her best sweets & savories. I have helped her, stood with her while she made this but I would have never made it in my kitchen if not for the recipe requests....

She was actually kind of crazy, but in the best way possible. What came out of this girl’s mouth was down right funny and a good part of the time inappropriate for anyone under the age of 16. Every time a certain body part was mentioned, yes I said body part, she would make references to the word winky. She also had a great name for peanut butter, once again it involved a body part!...

Hey Everyone! Happy Sunday! How’s everyone’s weekend going? I’m stopping in real quick here today to share these delicious avocado breakfast burritos. I think it’s no secret that breakfast foods are one of my very favorites. Example One: Apple Fritters Example Two: Chia Pudding 3 Ways Example Three: Spiced Almond Pancakes with Candied Butternut Squash + Maple Butter Example Four: Apple Butter French Toast Sticks …and I could go on and on and on....

Well, happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you bake these up tonight or not, I thought this recipe would be a sweet treat for today. Something perfectly chocolatey! When it comes to doughnuts there are two ways to go. A real doughnut is always fried. A baked doughnut is really just a cupcake/muffin baked into a doughnut shape. Cute, but not really the same thing, you know? However, I still love a baked doughnut....

Because we’re making apple cider doughnuts…with chocolate chips…and salted caramel. Gimme! 🙂 Here’s the deal, I feel like sometimes a Tuesday just needs something like these doughnuts. I mean, I dunno about you guys, but Tuesday is no Friday, and some weeks it can be just as much of a struggle as Monday. You know? So why not make it a million times better with something sweet, delish and very fall inspired, right?...

Barbecue spice rub is my to-go seasoning blend for meats, especially when it comes to grilling and smoking. I make a big batch and it lasts for months. You can even package up your spice blend and give it as gifts to the foodies in your life! I do a lot of grilling and smoking during the warmer months, and I decided it was high time I create an all purpose BBQ rub to season my meat....

Ingredients beef tenderloin black peppercorns sea salt olive oil salted butter garlic fresh rosemary fresh thyme sage leaves baguette goat cheese honey dry white wine salted butter heavy cream or whole milk grated parmesan What to keep in your kitchen: baking sheet cutting board sharp knives medium bowl internal thermometer airtight container spoon and silverware for serving A fancy crostini for a special time of year! Shockingly, this is my first ever crostini recipe using beef....

When I want to impress my friends and family, I serve dinner recipes such as smoked prime rib, lobster tails or this succulent beef tenderloin recipe. It comes out perfectly tender and juicy every time! There are special occasions where it’s worth splurging on something a little decadent, like a beef tenderloin roast. This recipe coats this succulent cut of meat with a generous amount of garlic butter for maximum flavor....

Or I thought I was, but apparently I am more like twenty-five percent. My dad’s not sure, but all I do know is my grandma is very Irish and my oldest brother not only looks like he is right off the boat, but he’s got the red-blooded temper to prove it. Sadly, I don’t know all that much about my heritage other than my great-grandmother came over from Ireland on a boat through Ellis Island (we actually have the trunk she brought over with her)....

Berry fruit salad is the perfect side dish for a summer bbq, potluck or picnic. I make this summer berry salad at least once a week while berries are in season and inexpensive. It’s a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. This is one of my favorite fruit salads along with tropical fruit salad and ambrosia salad! Berry Fruit Salad Ingredients To make this berry fruit salad you will need fresh raspberries, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries and fresh blackberries....

I’m having a major moment with salads right now. All I seem to want to make are big salads with homemade croutons. The homemade croutons are key; I’m obsessed with them and can’t stop making them. Since sharing my house lemon parmesan salad last week, I’ve been craving nothing but salads topped with crunchy ciabatta croutons. They’re so good. To be upfront, I’ve definitely made a Caesar pasta salad before....

This is kind of like eating cheesy guacamole with a spoon. Except it’s kind of not, because obviously, it’s a mushroom. Let’s just call it a mushroom spoon. The only way I was able to get away with making these bites of deliciousness is because we now have 3 people who appreciate good food in the house. Myself (obviously), my dad, and… we have added another brother to the clan here in Hood, my brother Brendan....

This post is sponsored by the Blueberry Council. We have blueberry pie! I feel like this represents what summer is truly about, berry-filled pies with ice cream on the side. It’s what I picture when I dream of summer throughout the winter and spring months. Funny enough, I have very few summer berry pies in the Half Baked Harvest archives. So when the Blueberry Council reached out, not only about creating a brand new blueberry pie recipe for summer, but also about being an official judge for their summer pie contest, I was so excited....

I love a Monday that starts with pasta, don’t you? Currently, I’m all about the simplest of recipes during these long, hot summer days. I love to cook and bake so much. But summer requires low-key dinners, preferably eaten al fresco while watching the summer sunset. Ahh, that is for sure my ideal Monday night. So nice. Before I get into the details of this pasta, I first have to say thank you to you all for your response to HBH Super Simple!...

I know that most places it is probably really hot, but it’s corn chowder and I cannot go posting corn chowder in mid December when all the fresh and pretty corn is long gone. It’s just not right. So August it is! I really hope you are down with this because honestly if you are not, you are kind of missin’ out This soup? Well this soup, or chowder I guess, it sort of blows my mind....

Even the most staunch veggie haters will adore these carrots coated in a sticky sweet glaze. They’re so simple to make you won’t even believe it! Serve these carrots alongside London broil or baked boneless pork chops for a fabulous and memorable meal. One thing I always have in my fridge is a bag of carrots. They’re inexpensive, last for weeks and make for a perfect side dish. These candied carrots dress up your basic steamed carrots with a brown sugar and butter glaze that is out of this world delicious!...

Cauliflower “Pepperoni” Cheese Pizza. Homemade pizza dough topped with sauce, cheese, and crispy homemade vegetarian cauliflower “pepperoni”. If you love a cheesy pepperoni pizza, this is a considerably healthier, yet still a super yummy, option. And in my book, the cauliflower “pepperoni” is even better than the original. Serve this cheesy pizza warm for a truly simple dinner that everyone will love. There never seem to be enough slices to go around!...

I like to turn ordinary chicken into an exciting meal with dishes such as chicken adobo, one pan maple dijon chicken, cider glazed chicken, savory Moroccan chicken, rich and creamy chicken fricassee and this classic version of chicken Vesuvio. You simply can’t go wrong with a one pot chicken meal. They’re easy to make, and clean up is a breeze! This Chicken Vesuvio is the perfect dinner option for those busy weeknights....