How much are we all loving summer? My current state of mind is that I never want summer to end. Don’t get me wrong, autumn is my favorite season. And when it’s here I’m sure I’ll be excited…I know I will be because it’s HBH Super Simple release time!! But right now I don’t want summer to end. I LOVE these long days, these sunny days, these days of warmer temperatures, and most of all…I LOVE these days of awesome summertime food!...

Banana Fig Date Protein Smoothie is a quick, easy and healthy recipe that works as breakfast or mid-day snack. It is packed with rich nutrients, anti-oxidants and is protein-rich which makes it such a filling and complete meal. It is totally sugar-free and preservative-free, with no added sugar and artificial flavors. Red Banana Protein Smoothie can be made vegan, with any plant-based milk and there can be a number of substitutions & variations....

I love to serve no-bake desserts because they’re easy to make and always a huge hit with family and friends. I typically make chocolate lasagna, no bake peanut butter pie, or this colorful banana split cake. If you’re a sundae lover, this no bake banana split cake is for you. It’s a real showstopper, towering high with layers of crust, cheesecake, fruit, chocolate, nuts, sprinkles, and of course, cherries. This dessert is the ultimate treat for summer parties and potlucks....

My mom is a Kurma specialist. Growing up, Vegetable Kurma was one of my favorites and Amma made it atleast once a week. On the days she used to make Kurma, I would have an extra dosa or chapati, for it used to be very very tasty. I still don’t know how my Mom used to take care of the house, kitchen and the cooking while handling a bunch of people – including the in-laws....

Bhatura, a leavened Indian fried bread is quite popular all over India although it is from Punjab originally. Chole Bhature, as it is called usually is something you will find in almost all restaurants. A special Punjabi Chole is prepared as a side dish and it is a match made in heaven. And this comes from a person who doesn’t like to make or eat deep fried food. I make exceptions very rarely and this is one of the best indulgences....

Plain and simple ground beef taco’s. The boys love taco’s. Probably because they are just that plain and simple beef, soft or hard taco shells, and a whole lot cheese. Fish tacos however are a different story. Six out of the nine of us despise fish. One of the three that happens to love fish lives in another state. So fish is a very rare occurrence in our house....

{these two people are my favs} Oh my gosh, I cannot believe that I’m actually writing the very last post of the year, but it’s here, and come Sunday, it will be 2017…and come Monday we’ll be talking all about healthy eats! First though, I thought we needed to ring in the New Year with some bubbles, and apparently some sparkles too. I mean, it is New Years and I feel as though pulling out all the stops is totally necessary, right?...

That is a one line title up there. I honestly never thought I could do it, but I did… and it was pretty easy…. But don’t get used it. Okay, so I just have to say that I do not normally go so heavy on the the sprinkles, but something happened on the very snowy day I made these that made me feel like all the sprinkles would be a good idea....

The pie I’ve been waiting to share! I’ve had this planned in my head for weeks, the recipe tested, and I’ve now made it more times than I probably should have. But goodness gracious, this pie is scrumptious! I’ve shared before that my mom is the baker of the family, and my dad is the cook. Growing up, Mom would make all the desserts—no one bakes better than her! Two of her specialties were her cookie pie and her pecan pie....

They found our car…….. Get this, at the rec center! How crazy is that? The person who stole the car, who we think may have been a women or a young teen because of how small the footprints in the snow were and how close the driver’s seat was to the wheel (they did have to know how to drive a manual transmission vehicle though) put it right back where they got it from....

These heavenly squares are a perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and milky indulgence with the subtle notes of saffron. The fusion of saffron and chocolate is a flavor profile I’ve explored before, as in mini brownie saffron cheesecake bites. I took my favorite eggless brownie recipe and made it better, or so I think. My kids really enjoy fusion flavors where I tie togther the taste desserts that are familiar to them with flavors of indian mithai....

Buttery Pull Apart Whole Wheat Potato Rolls. Is there anything better?! These rolls are easy, extra soft, buttery, doughy, and perfect. Made using a mix of whole wheat flour, mashed potatoes, salted butter, and eggs, this recipe takes the classic dinner roll and kicks it up a notch – you will LOVE them! I have such a fun Tuesday post to share with you guys today! If you’ve been following along on Instagram, than you know I recently took an AncestryDNA test to learn a little more about my ancestry and discover the regions from which my family has come....

You can never go wrong with a meaty pasta dish, my family loves taco pasta, Philly cheesesteak pasta and this fabulous jambalaya pasta. We do a lot of entertaining during the summer, and I’m constantly trying to come up with easy yet elegant meals to serve to our guests. When it’s 90+ degrees out, I definitely don’t want to be spending hours in the kitchen! This Cajun jambalaya pasta is a hearty meal that’s perfect for summer entertaining or for a busy weeknight....

I love to make the most of summer tomatoes by showcasing them in recipes like tomato avocado salad, stuffed tomatoes, and this super easy tomato mozzarella dish. Caprese Salad Ingredients When you make caprese salad you will need tomatoes, small mozzarella balls, basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt and pepper. Caprese salad is a perfect salad to enjoy the flavors of summer. It’s one of my favorite summer salads along with mango salad, carrot salad, corn salad, green bean salad and watermelon salad....

What I love most about cooking is that you don’t have to follow any rules. You can make whatever you want, however you want, you just have to love it, and that’s all that matters. It’s fun for me because I get to be creative and think outside the box, which I will not lie, can be hard at times, but thinking this way just keeps me on my toes!...

I’m sure I’ve shared this story before, but when I first started cooking as a young teen, I would make quesadillas. Nothing fancy, just really delicious food. Cheesy quesadillas are just of those meals that everyone loves! My brothers would eat them almost every day. They’d usually go snowboarding after school (once we had moved to Colorado), so when they got off the hill they always needed a pre-dinner snack....

I think I have had one, but never actually made one. Kind of weird, huh? I mean, I l know it is a super classic pizza, but I don’t know it’s just not in the circle of pizzas I make. This is probably due to the fact that most of the year tomatoes are just no good unless they are those sweet little grape/cherry/tom-tom tomatoes (what do YOU call umm?...

I love Italian food. And I am sure that would be quite evident from the number of Pasta dishes I post on this blog. Pasta is made atleast once a week in our house and it is something both the husband and I love. Apart from the usual fusilli, penne and the likes I simply love Lasagna. That said, it is a bit time consuming due to the different ingredients and the texture combinations....

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, the bars that everyone LOVES! Think crisp, chewy, sweet, peanut krispie treat base, layered with creamy peanut butter, and topped with sweet salted chocolate. All made with simple, wholesome ingredients: brown rice krispies, honey, pure maple syrup, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate. These bars are heavy on the peanut butter and chocolate, sweet, salty, gluten-free, vegan, and, geez…they’re even no-bake! Every last bite is truly delicious....

When I’m craving Chinese food, I make this dish along with veggie fried rice and homemade egg rolls. It’s all the great flavors of your favorite restaurant, but in the comfort of your own home. Chow mein is a classic Chinese dish found on almost every Chinese restaurant menu. There’s something about noodles, veggies and chicken in a savory sauce makes for an amazing dinner. While I like to order chow mein at the restaurant, I also love to make this delicious dish at home!...