When I’m looking to serve up some traditional Southern recipes, I make Hoppin’ John, Southern cornbread dressing, fried cabbage and this ultra crispy fried okra. Fried Okra Ingredients To make fried okra you will need okra, buttermilk, flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, vegetable oil and parsley. Fried okra is one of my favorite fried appetizer recipes along with fried pickles, fried zucchini and fried shrimp. How Do You Make Fried Okra?...

Asher has been complaining that I never make chocolate desserts anymore. And while that’s obviously not true, I have definitely slowed with the overly sweet chocolate desserts. I’ve been putting a little more focus on lighter summer dessert recipes – I just make what we’re craving. And ever since my mom has mostly stopped eating added sugar, I’ve been more conscious of creating low-sugar sweet recipes. That means that fruit-based options and a good amount of vegan chocolate desserts have been higher on my to-make list....

Summer is officially upon us and it’s already crazy hot in my part of the world. Days are humid, sticky and the thought of standing the kitchen is driving me crazy. But then food is my biggest stress buster, so I really cant step away from the favorite place in my home. I have decided to start making summer specials as early as March and that’s the only way we are going to survive this harsh summer....

When I’m having a party, I often make some festive treats such as cake balls, chocolate covered pretzels, or this beautiful and delicious fruit pizza. It always gets rave reviews and you can customize it in so many different ways! Pizza is always great for dinner, but have you ever tried a dessert pizza? Once you make this fruit pizza, you’ll be hooked! Best of all, it’s super easy to make and you can use whatever fruit happens to be in season....

I’ve been waiting for this day for a while. If you’ve been reading Half Baked Harvest for a bit, then you know this time of year is my very favorite. It’s the Christmas season, and whether you celebrate or not, this time is always the most magical of the year. It may be cheesy, but it’s true. I hope you’re ready to jump into all things Christmas with me, because this year’s line up is good one....

I love hearty salad recipes, especially in the warmer weather months. Some of my favorite salads for entertaining include orzo salad, pesto pasta salad and this fresh and colorful tortellini salad. Pasta salad is a versatile side dish or main course that’s perfect for picnics, gatherings and potlucks. This Greek tortellini salad is a twist on the classic pasta salad and it’s totally delicious! Every time I bring it to an event it’s the first thing eaten....

Welcome to the first cocktail Saturday of November! Today marks the official start of the “holiday” drinks. I have a lineup of fun and festive cocktails that I’m very exited to share over the next couple of months. And today is just the start! If you have any cocktails you’d like to see this holiday season, leave me a comment (email or DM me on Instagram)!! I have many drinks already planned....

A really big, chocolate chunk filled cookie. Preferably warm and preferably dipped in chocolate…and then sprinkled with flaky sea salt cause everything is better with sea salt. <–true fact. Watch the how-to video here: Sometimes that’s all a Friday needs. You know…. I know, you know. Today is one of those Friday’s. A Friday meant to be filled with Harvest Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Sounds perfect, right? That’s because it is....

January 23, 2023 Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon with Caesar Roasted Potatoes. January 26, 2023 Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Candied Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa. January 13, 2021 25 Minute Wonton Soup with Sesame Chili Oil. January 25, 2023 Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza. January 24, 2023 Blender Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. February 10, 2022 Nacho Fries with Chipotle Queso.

Just as I have fond memories of kulfis from my childhood, rose milk holds a special place in my heart too. In those days, most of our houses in the colony had no refrigerator. We bought our first refrigerator when I was 10years old. So on those hot days of summer, ice cubes and ice water were like priced possessions – often shared across neighborhood. We would prepare fresh mango juice at home and the ice cubes would come from Priya aunty’s house....

As you can see, this summer’s peach obsession is still going strong. I have definitely been using a lot of fresh peaches in both sweet and savory ways. They’re just so delicious. And since they are only available a few months out of the year, I’m embracing their availability, and incorporating them into as many recipes as I possibly can. Hoping you guys don’t mind. I am so excited about today’s very summery and very delicious panini....

I’m always looking for quick vegetable options to go alongside our meals. Some of my favorites include roasted green beans, grilled zucchini and these sweet and savory honey glazed carrots. I always have a bag of carrots in my fridge – they’re inexpensive, last forever and are so versatile! These honey glazed carrots are one of my all-time favorite ways to prepare this nutritious veggie. How do you make honey glazed carrots?...

I really can’t think of a better Monday recipe. This is no fuss, totally delicious, bright, and colorful, and made with only wholesome (delicious) ingredients. So it’s a keeper kind of dish! When it comes to weeknights, or let’s be honest, any night when things are busy. For me, things somehow seems even busier this year. I continuely find myself reaching for my easiest, quickest recipes that take no time to make....

Idiyappam is a delicacy from Tamilnadu that’s usually served as breakfast. It is made from rice flour, steam-cooked making it very light. At the start of the day, our body needs simple carbs and rice string hoppers makes it a very healthy option. To be honest, I learnt the best way to make idiyappam from my mother-in-law who is an expert in Tamil style cooking. After getting married into the family, I rediscovered my love for Tamil food and tried to grasp everything from working with my MIL in the kitchen....

I always use my Instant Pot to make mashed potatoes, it’s a one pot dish that’s always a huge hit with both kids and adults. Serve these mashed potatoes alongside a roasted chicken and some roasted asparagus for a complete meal. Take a look at my list of 16 Instant Pot Recipes for some more great ways to use this kitchen device! If you’ve never made mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot before, you’re missing out!...

I haven’t talked much about this, and I don’t know how I haven’t, but you guys, I’ve basically stolen Asher’s dog, Merle, and taken him in as my own. If you follow along on Instagram, then you may have wondered about his frequent appearances, as he makes it into my stories often. Asher, who is nine, somehow convinced my parents to get her a dog towards the end of last summer....

The perfect thing for good Friday, right? I mean, what’s Easter brunch without a Bloody Mary? Ok, truth? Up until a few months ago I would shy my head away from any tomato based drink. I never really understood why everyone was drinking tomato juice. It just seemed SO odd to me. For years now my cousins have been begging me to make Bloody Marys on Christmas morning (hey, hey Maggie, Abby, and Mathew) and this year I finally did…well sort of....

We make this dry black chickpea curry during hindu festival of Navratri on Ashtami with poori and sooji halwa. We also call it ashtami kala chana. It is a no onion no garlic black chickpea recipe that also happens to be vegan, vegetarian friendly. You can serve it as chickpeas salad too. Pindi chana is a similar no onion no garlic recipe that I prepare with white chickpeas but it is saucy....

Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinakaya Chavithi, Pillaiyar Chaturthi – call it by any name, this is a festival that is very close to my heart. The elephant God is by far my favorite and I take special interest in making all His favorite stuff every year. I might not be very religious but I use any festive occasion to make food – something that can touch our souls easily. At my mom’s place, we make Sojjappalu, Chalimidi and Undralu for Vinayaka Chavithi....

You can’t go wrong with seafood, whether it’s a seafood boil, crab dip or this simple yet totally satisfying lobster salad. Serve your salad on lettuce leaves or pile it into buns, then watch the rave reviews roll in. Lobster is one of the ultimate culinary indulgences, I love to enjoy it broiled, grilled and in this fabulous lobster salad. This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to put together, and is great for parties, especially in the warmer months....