It is celebration season in my family – between April and July we have a ton of birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions! My husband recently had a birthday and he is a chocolate lover, so I knew some kind of chocolate cake was in order. I decided to make these chocolate hazelnut cupcakes to celebrate his special day. These are no ordinary cupcakes – they’re stuffed with chocolate hazelnut spread and are also topped off with a chocolate hazelnut frosting....

And yes, I know I look sixteen, but I swear, I am a fresh twenty-one. And oh my gosh, I am still a firm believer that drinking alcohol is so not for me. I have to admit that the only reason I made this fancy little drink is because my cousins are here. I love pleasing people, especially my cousins, so when they told me I should make a chocolate martini for New Years it sounded kind of fun, so I went with it....

When St. Patrick’s Day comes around, I make sure to save some of my leftover slow cooker corned beef to make this easy and flavorful dish. I also like to whip up some easy Irish soda bread for an amazing breakfast! One of the best parts of St. Patrick’s Day is the leftovers! I always prepare plenty of Instant Pot corned beef so I’ll have some on hand for sandwiches and this delicious corned beef hash....

I’m always looking for new ways to jazz up plain old chicken breasts. Some of my favorites include rosemary chicken, honey chicken and this delicious Tuscan chicken. When I want a taste of Italy in the comfort of my own home, I turn to this Tuscan chicken. The combination of sauteed veggies in a rich and creamy sauce makes me feel like I’m eating at a five star restaurant!...

Seeing as it’s black Friday, and we have a long weekend upon us full of fun things like shopping, eating and TV watching (cough, cough Gilmore Girls). I thought a plate of the most perfect Crispy Belgian Waffles was just the thing to share. But first, I have to ask, how everyone’s Thanksgiving? Did you over stuff yourselves or take it easy? Watch football? Cook up a storm? Put up your tree?...

Do you see pictures? Words? A recipe? Please, please, please say yes. If not, just wait a second while I let out a good long scream. Send help. I need it! I know that a lot of you have noticed some issues with the site over the last week and half or so. Trust me, I have too. If I am being honest, it has been total hell. And no, that is not an exaggeration in the least....

There’s nothing not to love about these crispy oregano smashed potatoes with feta and lemon…and yes, the title pretty much tells you everything you need to know. These are simple, but so mouth wateringly delicious and addicting, I mean, addictingly good. As I mentioned in yesterday, an Easter side dish is on the menu today, and honestly I cannot think of a better one than these potatoes. Plus, they carry on this whole Greek inspired Easter menu I have going this week…hello to this Meze Platter and roasted rack of lamb....

This is the time of year when I love to cook for others the most. For whatever reason, most of us have fall recipes that hold special memories—the recipes that just make us feel a bit happier at the end of the day. For me, my dad’s tacos or chicken and rice provide the most comfort. Oh, and my mom’s chili is so delicious with a side of Nonnie’s beer bread!...

It’s almost Thanksgiving! I’m so excited for the next few days ahead. Lots of holiday prep will be underway. I always have so much fun getting to see what everyone is preparing for their holiday meal! I feel so fortunate to be able to be a part of your homes and your families on such a special day. It’s so cool to me!! Very excited to see what recipes you all will be making this Thanksgiving!...

Growing up I pretty much lived on Ramen Noodle Soup. Especially during the cold fall and winter months. If you live in northeast Ohio, especially along the lake, like I used to, you know that those months can be brutal. Comforting soup is the best cure-all. The rain, the freezing rain, the snow, the ice, the bitter cold – with no sunshine for days. UGH. Ramen, and maybe a roaring wood burning fire, can restore sanity....

So it’s been raining custard apples (called as Sitaphal/Sita Pazham/Sitaphalam) everywhere and I laid my hands on some freshest, plucked right off the tree fruits recently. We love custard apples but strangely never bought them in the recent years, for reasons not known to us. As a kid I used to love these custard apples and it used to be so nice having these with my mom. Until I saw these juicy, delicious custard apples, I had even forgotten how these taste....

Happy Friday everyone! I have such a fun pie to share with you today. There’s nothing I love more than supporting crazy talented and creative people, and today we’re doing just that. I can’t wait to tell you guys about The Sweet Laurel Cookbook, which is where this delicious chocolate pie comes from. For those of you who are not familiar with Sweet Laurel Bakery, it’s a company that uses only the best and most wholesome ingredients, specializing in delicious grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free baked goods....

The Monster Mash, it was a graveyard smash. Sorry, sorry, I had to. It’s just so fun! And it’s Friday… and my brain is a little FRIED. And um aren’t these deathly chocolate graveyard cakes the cutest?!? I am in love with them! Bring on Halloween cause I am so ready! Here’s the deal, when it comes to decorating desserts, I just can’t do anything fancy. Meaning royal icing, fondant and all the fancy stuff is just so not for me....

After many days, I am posting an Andhra Special recipe today. What could it be if not for a freshly made pachadi/chutney? We Andhraites are much popular for the number of pickles and the spicy chutneys we make. As long as I remember, my grandma used to be the pickle queen of our family – there would be no better recipe to beat hers. Her Avakaya, Magaai, Gongura and Chinthakaya knew no boundaries and she used to pack to a whole lot of extended family....

The best most gooey cookie ever, quite possibly was invented. Truffle Cookies + Peanut Butter Cookies = what dreams are made of. Seriously. PATIENCE. I have none. Especially when it comes to baking! I swear waiting for that dough to rise is the most awful thing. Seriously, I hover over the bowl and watch the dough rise. Slowest hour and half of my life. But some how I do it....

You all! We have a monkey bread recipe and such a fresh take on monkey bread too!! I just adore this sweet, blueberry bread. I’m so excited to share the recipe, and just in time for Mother’s Day this weekend too! I haven’t talked much about this particular story because this is only my second-ever monkey bread recipe. But monkey bread, specifically my mom’s Christmas morning monkey bread, will always be one of my favorite foods....

I actually feel a little guilty for posting such a simple recipe. I feel like I should be able to show you guys something a little more exciting than a summer chopped salad, but the bottom line is this is, this is a really awesome salad. Not to mention that I have hit the summer creativity road block. Essentially, this means I really only want to eat caprese melts, big salads, grilled bread, cherries galore and basically anything grilled....

I’m pretty sure that with this fajita bowl it can be fiesta time, well…anytime. Seriously though, this is one of those things you could eat everyday and not get tired of. Oh, and the avocado crema I could eat that with a spoon. I am all about the crema. Yesterday I day-dreamed about hitting up LA (LA without the traffic would be the bomb!) and today we are going to Mexico....

When I’m entertaining, I like to serve a variety of hearty appetizers such as potato skins, baked chicken wings, and these irresistible crispy mushrooms. I happen to love mushrooms, whether they’re sauteed, roasted or grilled, I can’t get enough. One of my all time favorite ways to enjoy these veggies is by making fried mushrooms. That crispy outer coating and tender inside just can’t be beat, and this recipe is surprisingly easy to make....

I mentioned this on Instagram last week, but I’m really having a moment with sandwiches. For the last month, I’ve wanted to make some kind of buffalo chicken sandwich. It all started with TikTok. I spend almost zero time on TikTok. But I do love our special TikTok community that we’ve built. Therefore, I love sharing content on TikTok as much as possible. But I never scroll TikTok. I open the app, and I post....