Did you ever see a prettier pot pie? It’s all about that flaky garlic and herb buttered phyllo dough crust. This crust is just beyond delicious, and it takes an average one skillet pot pie to a whole new level. You guys, this one is good. Really good! And clearly, I am really excited to share this. It’s a recipe I’ve been dreaming up for well over a year now....

This homemade apple cider recipe starts with apple juice to make life a little easier, and is a fragrant and delicious combination of aromatic spices, cinnamon and orange. It takes just 5 minutes of prep time and makes the whole house smell amazing! It’s one of my favorite holiday drinks along with Thanksgiving punch, slow cooker hot chocolate and grinch punch. How Do You Make Slow Cooker Apple Cider? To make this slow cooker apple cider recipe, first pour apple juice into your crock pot....

Apricot chicken is a unique dish that will please both kids and adults alike. Serve your chicken over rice pilaf or Instant Pot mashed potatoes for a complete meal. This site doesn’t have a lot of slow cooker recipes, mostly because I’m not the biggest slow cooker fan. That being said, this slow cooker apricot chicken is FABULOUS and you’ll love it, even if you’re like me and you don’t use your crockpot that often....

I’m constantly on the lookout for new taco inspiration. They’re one of my favorite foods, not only to make, but to share with you guys! I’ve said many times over, tacos are one of those childhood foods that I’ll always love. My dad would make ground beef tacos on a weekly basis. And to this day the idea of a taco dinner still delights me. Of course, I’ve upped my taco game since my youth, by sharing what I think are some pretty incredible tacos....

And pomegranate season! And roasting season!! YES. YES. YES! And thankfully, it’s always pineapple season. Just making sure we’re clear on that, cause you know my pineapple obsession is REAL. Like I currently have three sitting on my counter and one cut in my fridge. Yes, I will eat them/use them, all before they go bad. <–Truth. So back to all this winter squash that’s starting to overflow in my grocery store....

Sometimes life is all about the simple things. I am sure I have touched on this before, but it is so true. My dad was just saying the other day that one of his simple pleasures is bringing in the goats from the field at the end of the day and watching the sun set over the mountains as he walks them down. For me, simple pleasures include making time to go on a hike in the morning, watching Gilmore Girl re-runs while I edit photos, coming home from a trip late at night, showering and burrowing myself in all my cozy covers (aka what I did last night at three thirty in the morning) or simply going for a walk with my mom on a crisp and sunny day....

Once again this summer I’m really embracing ice cream and using up all the berries in the process too! In the last month or so, I feel like I’ve made a new ice cream recipe every few days. And I still have more coming your way…both berry-filled and chocolate heavy. Ice cream isn’t the easiest to work with since it melts so fast. When it comes to how-to videos and photos, ice cream is always challenging....

Last week was just a long week and it carried on through to Sunday. But with Monday comes the start of a whole new week, a fresh start and a new look. Or at least that is me “trying to be positive”. Actually, it is going to be a really busy week. It is my last full week before I head to Florida with my grandma. This means I am going to be running around all week trying to finish things up before I leave a week from today....

Sweet and Spicy Sesame Meatball Bowl with Mango Cucumber Salad. This dish incorporates a variety of flavors and fresh summer produce. It’s a delicious mix of cozy and healthy, and a great way to use up garden cucumbers and fresh basil. It’s made with tamari, plenty of ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and served over steamed rice. Top with spicy cucumber mango salad and you’ll have a super delicious bowl that’s ready in under an hour....

Every year for Sankranthi (Pongal) festival, on the day of Bhogi Amma makes Bobbatlu. The traditional recipe for Bobbatlu or Poli or Holige uses chana dal and jaggery. As far as I can remember, we have made the traditional recipe. Sometime last year, I had a chance to visit Holige Mane – a popular joint specializing in Holige of different types. We got ourselves a few flavors and of everything I tried, Kayi Holige or the coconut flavored one stuck me the most....

Can we talk about popsicles please?! More specifically strawberry, mango and low acid orange juice popsicles? Just THREE ingredients and yet SO good. Did I mention, SO good?? I’m kind of excited here. I mean, it’s not every day such a simple recipe turns out to be so amazing, and surprisingly very pretty too. Clearly these pops are a HUGE winner in my book! Somehow we have already entered into the second week of June....

Not only is it Friday and the start of a long weekend (!!), but it is Valentine’s Day. I read online that more chocolate is sold on the days leading up to February fourteenth than at any other time of the year. So I do think that most everyone should be eating at least a little chocolate today. Sooo, you are probably wondering about the little purple heart there on my hand....

I am only now just realizing this, but this week has really been all about grilling and Memorial Day recipes. Which I guess is fitting, seeing as Memorial Day is Monday. Truthfully, I tend to steer clear of recipes for the grill because our grilling season here is super short. Not to mention that our nights are pretty cold. Did you know there are only about 30 frost free days per year here?...

Gokulashtami or Krishna Jayanti is just around the corner and this year, I am finding all kinds of reasons to come out of the covid blues and the lock-in. I am planning to share some simple bakshanams/pindi vantalu for Krishnashtami, starting this crispy delicious Uppu Seedai. Seedai can be made both savory and sweet. This recipe is obviously the savory version. The base ingredients are very similar to murukku – rice flour and urad dal flour are used....

Some things are so nostalgic and especially food memories are hard to put up in words. This recipe for Vazhaipoo Vadai or Banana Flower Fritters is one such thing for me. I have always loved Masala Vadai more than Ulundu Vadai and for really special occasions, amma used to make Vazhaipoo Vadai – a specialty from Tamilnadu. It is labor intensive, especially cleaning up the banana blossom but the vadai turns out super delicious that it is a must try....

There are some things that are close to food heaven. In my books, this Vazhakkai Varuval(Tamil)/Aratikaya Vepudu (Telugu)/Raw Plantain Fry with Tomato Pappu is such an awesome combo. Although raw plantain fry was very common in our house while growing up, the Aratikaya vepudu/fry was quite different. Having only tasted that, this fry when tasted for the first time was a flavor explosion in my mouth. My MIL is a great cook and so is my mom....

Really, these need to be called The Best Damn Chocolate Fudge Popsicles. Because they are. And they only just happen to be vegan. I promise you though, these are so freaking good. Creamy, fudgey and extra chocolatey. Just the way they should be. When I was younger my mom would buy those fudge popsicles from the store that were like sixty calories and fat free. Believe it or not, I totally thought those things were awesome....

Having said that, indeed my appreciation for this ever so popular indo chinese dish stems from those days. Mum hardly made it, for cooking indo chinese at home is slightly redundant when you are living in India because (almost) always you will end up comparing  it with that fantastic taste from the sloppy joints at street side. So while the hotspots around the city are to be held responsible for  my insatiable  appetite towards indo chinese, I never made it at home, it was only after I moved to States some five years back that I tried recreating it at home....

I know that by simply looking at these waffles they may not seem like anything special, but do not be fooled – these waffles are special! Extra special with a cherry on top. Oh man, I totally should have put a cherry on top, that would have been so cute, FUDGE. Next time for sure. These waffles have something kind of amazing hiding inside. Something that I hope you all have amazing childhood memories of eating....

Sometimes all you need on a summer night is a bowl of creamy summer pasta. Our summer has been rainy, making some of our nights dark and cozy. They almost remind me of fall (which will be here before we know it). On these cozier nights, with the rain pouring down on the roof, I’m often left craving something warmer. Sometimes I’ll make creamy polenta, or we’ll do a good homemade pan-style pizza....