Well, aren’t these fun? I have been excited to share these all week long. They’re easy, but yet so delicious and so much fun! A cross between a wrap and a warm, cheesy quesadilla. They’re crispy outside, but cheesy inside, and full of so much flavor! So the quick story, and I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but chicken quesadillas were one of the first things I made for my brothers after we moved to Colorado....

I grew up eating fried apple pie at McDonald’s, and I have to say, this homemade version is WAY better than the restaurant recipe! The addition of cinnamon sugar really takes these pies over the top. These pies are one of my favorite ways to enjoy apples along with Dutch apple pie, caramel apple dip and apple fries. HOW DO YOU MAKE FRIED APPLE PIES? Next, spoon your delicious apple cinnamon mixture into the middle of each puff pastry....

Sometimes you just need an over-the-top dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. When I’m craving chocolate, I go for cheesecake brownies, Nutella cookies or these amazingly delicious fried Oreo cookies. I love going to the fair and seeing all the different deep fried foods available. My all time favorite fair snack has to be deep fried Oreos, that combination of crispy coating and creamy filling just can’t be beat. Fried Oreo cookies are actually quite easy to make at home, and are sure to impress your family and friends....

Indian cuisine is full of rich flavors and is a treasure trove of different cuisines. Indian bread recipes are a league of its own, starting with the regular chapathi, roti or phulka to specialties like Kulcha, tandoori roti, rumali roti, parathas and such like. While the regular Indian bread is usually made with whole wheat flour, the exotics like Naan or Kulcha is often made with all-purpose flour and require special cooking equipment like a Tandoor oven....

India is popular for its flat bread recipes and today’s recipe is Ghee Paratha. Flaky & layered plain paratha with added ghee between the layers is very flavorful & delicious. Compared to Phulkas and Rotis, I love parathas and this is a family favorite right from the childhood. Plain Paratha There are many paratha recipes and variations. Most of the parathas are stuffed like Paneer Paratha, Aloo Paratha, Gobi Paratha or Cabbage Paratha....

It’s official, this week was unintentionally summer comfort food week, and we’re ending with the best recipe ever…giant chocolate chip cookies. Two things… One: nothing will ever beat chocolate chip cookies…unless they are GIANT chocolate chip cookies. Two: I’ve been in serious comfort food mode, which I find so odd considering the time of year, but sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and sometimes that means you just need to make all the comforting foods you can....

Man, this one really just speaks for itself. It’s everyone’s favorite crinkle stop brownie stuffed with the sweetest combination of graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, and Hershey’s milk chocolate pieces. This one is decadent, but every warm and gooey spoonful is worth it. I honestly have no idea what brought on the inspiration for this recipe. But for the last few weeks, I’ve really, really been wanting to create this brownie for summer nights....

Like pretty, pretty pleaseeee? I’ll do all the cooking and cleaning for a free room and a kitchen to use. Deal? Someone say YES. For the record, I do realize that these are not technically fajitas since fajitas are filled with grilled meat, but for some reason in my mind a fajita is a soft shell taco that always, always is filled with rice too. Not rice on the side, but rice IN the fajita....

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You can never go wrong with potatoes as a side dish, whether it’s baked potato wedges, garlic mashed potatoes or these classic french fries. Homemade French Fry Ingredients To make homemade french fries you will need Russet potatoes, oil for frying, salt and pepper. If you are interested in more side dish options, take a look at my sweet potato fries, green bean fries and extra crispy homemade onion rings!...

Well, this is a fun recipe! I remember dreaming up this sandwich on a hike sometime last month. As it happens every single year, this is the time when I really start to think about summer recipes and the summers I spent with my family as a kid in Cleveland. Summer in Cleveland meant summers with my Nonnie. I speak a lot about my grandma, and I realize more and more each day what an impact she really had on me....

In my last recipe of Rava Semiya Idli, a quick breakfast or dinner option for those days when we are pressed for time. There are a number of chutney recipes on my blog and I always look for new ways to make chutneys to keep things exciting. I have a few coconut chutney recipes but this Hotel Style Coconut Chutney is special. Coconut Chutney for Idli Dosa What is so special about Hotel Style Coconut Chutney?...

Growing up, I detested idlis – no matter how soft and good they were. I loved Dosas but how could Amma make them day in and day out?! So, idli it was on every alternative days. On any day, they were left over idlis, Amma prepared Idli Upma for the both of us. While Idlis were vehemently protested, Idli Upma was much loved. All Amma had to do was make a simple tempering of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, urad dal and chana dal along with some curry leaves....

And clearly I have been lovin it. Maybe a little too much, but it’s not a super long vacation and I decided from the start that I was going to take full advantage of my time here in sunny Florida. Plus, up until Saturday I had my brother here helping me relax and not think about all the things I really should be doing. My inbox is full and comments are building up…....

When I’m looking to entertain a crowd, I serve a hearty meal such as chicken spaghetti, chicken Alfredo bake or these simple yet satisfying lasagna roll ups. Have you ever tried lasagna roll ups? It’s the same concept and flavors as lasagna, except everything is bundled up into individual rolls which makes for the perfect serving size. This dish can even be prepared in advance, which makes it perfect for special occasions when you need to feed a larger group of people....

I mean, what could be cozier than a giant pot of homemade apple cider just simmering away all day in your kitchen? Not much, and it’s the perfect thing to make on an autumn Sunday like today! This is honestly one of my favorite recipes and it’s so easy. You really only need fresh apples and water to make cider, but I added a little cinnamon and maple for an extra flavor boost....

You guys, say hello to my favorite 5-ingredients maple fig tarte tatin. Oh my gosh, this recipe is too good for words. I know that sounds so odd, but I love figs, and today I really, really, want to make you guys all love figs too. Can everyone who loves figs please raise their hand. I know I cannot see you guys, but man I hope I got a lot of hands in the air....

When it’s spring, I love to make fun themed Easter recipes like a spring colored pink cake, peanut butter eggs, birds nest cookies and these easy and delicious mini egg cookies. Easter candy is my favorite kind of candy! I can’t resist all the fun marshmallow and chocolate treats that fill the stores. I make sure to stock up on candy like mini eggs, and I use them in these Cadbury mini egg cookies for a fun and festive sweet offering....

Moving is kind of stressful, tiring and just plain not all that fun. While I have been in the new house for over two weeks now, we are just now doing the big haul of transferring all the families belongings. Oh my gosh, so much stuff, it’s insane. We need to purge. And on top of moving everything into the new house yesterday, I actually cooked a full meal, photographed and made even more chaos for everyone....

It’s no secret that I love the holidays more than most. I look forward to this time of year all year long. The second January rolls around I’m already full of ideas for the next holiday season. What I love most is being able to share my love and joy for this time of year with so many of you. I think the world needs a little more holiday happiness and cheer....