You know, one of those recipes that a lot of people probably already know about, but where I just did a few things differently, and now clearly I have to tell you all about them. I am well aware that banana fritters on a stick are not a new thing, but this is the very first time I have ever made them. Which is now making me sad because oh my gosh, I already knew I loved bananas before (hello, I eat AT LEAST one a day), but fried bananas?...

One can never have too many paneer recipes in their repertoire, right? You can make this instant paneer snack for kids as well. We love spicy paneer appetizers such as peri peri paneer bites or schezwan paneer tart and here is this bang bang paneer recipe, I added a ton of kick from jalapeños! However, the spice level in the bang bang sauce can be adjusted as you like. One of those quick paneer recipes which is yummy to eat and is not deep fried....

Watch the How To Video Here: Pretty Perfect. Oh how I could kill for a bowl of these noodles right now. I may be in Korea, but with the businesses of everything we have been doing, we have not had any time to explore and find good authentic Korean food. So far we’ve eaten a lot of kimchi, beef bulgogi, and shrimp fried rice…for breakfast. It’s definitely been very interesting....

I am going to post an everyday recipe today. A simple Bhindi/Okra Masala recipe, a dry version that goes really well with rice as well as roti/breads. At our home usually, lady’s finger (Bendakai as we call it) was usually made as a fry or curry to go as a side dish for rice. Blame it on the mucus-y thing from this vegetable, I had my share of love hate relationship with it....

Who’s down with Thursday night Nachos?! More specifically, black bean turkey nachos…with jalapeno yogurt, sweet potatoes and fresh mango! I know, I know it’s kind of a lot, but they are nachos, so isn’t LOADED exactly what you’d expect. One of my favorite easy snacks or dinners to make are nachos. My dad used to make them as a quick lunch or dinner on Sundays throughout the fall and winter months....

I scratch make all the components for the trifle from chocolate cake to chocolate pudding,though the entire process becomes a bit time consuming. Instead, you can use cake mix, canned cherry pie filling and instant chocolate pudding mix from the store if you are in a pinch. Either way, this black forest trifle is a rich and decadent treat perfect for Valentine’s day, holiday season or for any occasion! Black forest cake is a German cake that originated in “Black Forest” region....

This casserole is an instant classic which has the right amount of creamy cheese sauce and crunchy topping. For a complete meal you can serve the casserole with roasted turkey breast with garlic and herbs or smoked prime rib. There’s just something about broccoli with cheese, it’s a classic flavor combination that even the most staunch veggie haters can’t resist. This broccoli and cheese casserole may be my favorite casserole of all time, what’s not to love about broccoli and rice in a creamy cheese sauce?...

When a chocolate craving strikes, I turn to dessert recipes like mint brownies, chocolate chip cupcakes, peppermint cookies, Oreo brownies, Nutella cookies or these super easy brownie cookies. These cookies contain simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, and they always get rave reviews. These brownie cookies are the best of both worlds – you get that classic, gooey chocolate brownie flavor, in a handheld chewy cookie form!...

Bruschetta is one of the best ways to showcase in season tomatoes, and it’s especially delicious over grilled chicken! The melted cheese and balsamic glaze add the perfect finishing touches for a dish you’ll want to make all year round. Is there anything more summery than vine ripened tomatoes? I didn’t think so! This bruschetta chicken just screams summer, with grilled chicken, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil, which all come together for a light and easy dinner!...

Cake truffles are a fun and festive treat, and they’re actually quite easy to make. This is a basic formula for cake truffles that can be easily adapted to fit your special occasion. For more delicious and decadent treats, be sure to check out my cheesecake brownies and Oreo brownies recipes! Cake truffles are pretty much the perfect dessert in my opinion. You’ve got cake, you’ve got frosting, you’ve got chocolate with a whole bunch of sprinkles to top it off....

Two things. One, I really could not love this tarte tatin more. It’s one of my favorites right now and I’m excited to be sharing it today. Two, I have fully committed to all things SUMMER this month, and that means a least a tomato recipe (or two) a week, all month long. I really hope you guys are into the tomatoes, because I have more recipes coming over the next couple of weeks that I am just as equally excited about....

And I love it! I am a planner by nature, but ever since I jumped head first into this blog, it’s kind of been day by day, week by week. Well, that’s a slight exaggeration. I have still been planning my days + making lists, but just not as detail oriented and organized a I’d like. BUT now, now I am changing! I’m going back to my old ways, because you guys, I live for planning!...

These Chicken Chili Con Carne Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins are actually pretty healthy game day food, AND they’re even made in the crockpot. Well, most of it anyway. You’re going to want to finish everything up in the oven for a bit, but these are still easy, peasy and delicious. Perfect for Sunday dinner or Sunday night football. Whatever your Sunday needs are, these skins will fit right into them....

You can never go wrong with chicken for a simple yet satisfying dinner. Some of my family’s favorite chicken dishes include one pot chicken and rice bake, chicken coated in BBQ chicken marinade, slow cooker chicken breast, Greek chicken and this delicious chicken francese. Whenever I see chicken francese on a restaurant menu, I have to order it. I just love that combination of crispy chicken in a light lemon sauce....

I love ordering chile rellenos at my local Mexican restaurant – these battered and fried stuffed peppers are just SO delicious. Chile relleno casserole has all of the same flavors but with way less work. Serve your casserole with other Mexican food recipes like black beans and rice, avocado corn salad or Mexican coleslaw for a memorable meal. Every time I go out for Mexican food, I order a combo plate with a chile relleno on it....

When I want a fresh salad with a lot of flavor I turn to my Italian salad, green bean salad, chopped salad with chicken or this chopped Greek salad. Chopped Greek Salad Ingredients When you make this chopped Greek salad you will need cucumbers, a can of chickpeas, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese and parsley. For the dressing make sure you have olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper....

I always like to have some great drink recipes and cocktails on hand for entertaining during the holiday season. Some of my favorites include a cranberry mimosa, Jack Frost cocktail, Grinch cocktail, champagne punch, Christmas margarita and this delicious and beautiful holiday sangria. Sangria is an amazing drink to enjoy year round, but it’s especially fun to do a winter version for the holidays. This Christmas sangria is loaded with color and flavor, and is even better when made ahead of time!...

When I want comfort food that’s sure to please both the kids and adults, I turn to traditional recipes such as biscuit chicken pot pie, stuffed green peppers, cabbage and sausage skillet, slow cooker pot roast, hamburger casserole and this savory Cincinnati style chili, which is also known as Skyline chili. Traditional chili is great and all, but when I want a little variety, I make a big pot of Cincinnati chili....

Sharing a new favorite Thanksgiving leftover today, Cinnamon Spiced Dutch Baby with Cranberry Butter. Can you guys believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow? I hope everyone is winding down a bit and settling into some more relaxed holiday vibes. I have to say, I’m really thankful to be here in Cleveland with my family. For a while on Monday it was looking like I would have to miss out on the Thanksgiving trip....

And what is more tropical than coconut fried shrimp and a little mango sauce for dipping. It’s the perfect summer snack, appetizer or accidental meal. And I say accidental meal because every time I have served coconut shrimp as an app people end up eating all the shrimp and not even bothering with dinner. But come on, it’s coconut-lime fried shrimp, so I really cannot blame them. Actually though, I have really only made coconut shrimp twice, but both times the same thing happened....