Growing up, paratha was a lunchbox staple with a sukhi sabzi(spiced vegetables). Every time I opened my lunch, I was welcomed by the aroma of ghee that mom liberally used while toasting parathas to keep them soft till its time of eat. These traditional flatbreads are a staple in north india and served for any meal of day - be it breakfast, lunch, tiffins or dinner. Difference between Roti, Naan & Paratha I thought of including this section for my non indian readers to help them know a little more about wonderful Indian flatbreads....

Today’s recipe of Pulikachal is an easy, make ahead recipe that could be a total life saver. I absolutely love variety rice recipes for the convenience and how quickly a meal can be made in a single pot or using pre-cooked rice. Of all the variety rice recipes, Puli Sadam or Puliyodharai, tamil style tamarind rice recipe happens to be most favorite. Growing up, I hated everything tangy and I would bug Amma to make me lesser tangy version of Pulihora – Andhra Style Tamarind Rice....

I love to have a few quick and easy treats up my sleeve like haystack cookies, Christmas cookie dough dip and rocky road fudge. Rolo pretzels are also a favorite because the kids can help make them and they’re totally delicious! Rolo Pretzels Ingredients To make Rolo pretzels make sure you have square pretzels, Rolo candies and M&M’s. These pretzels are one of my favorite easy dessert recipes. If you want more easy desserts, try my cookie dough dip, microwave caramels or chocolate covered strawberries....

Long time no Indian bread recipe right?! I am here to fix it. When I made the yummiest tastiest egg curry (even if I say so myself) Egg Rogan Josh, I did not want to make the regular or the usual fare. Nothing wrong with our plain old rotis or pulkas but then that’s what we make most of the times during the week. Weekend means something special and when you have something as delightful as Egg Rogan Josh on the side, you want something yummy for the main as well!...

If you worry about sticky sabudana khichdi, read on. I am sharing lot of tips & suggestions in this post that will help you perfect it every single time! From Shivratri, ekadashi & Janamashtami upvas to fasting season of navratri or, sometimes for morning breakfasts, sabudana khichdi was one of the most common things in my grandmother’s and mom’s kitchen. This khichdi/khichri is very popular in india during fasting and different regions of India make it in different ways....

As we reach the end of December and those bitter cold January days are just ahead, I’m already looking forward to sharing wholesome, yet cozy recipes to start off the new year. We’ve been getting snow on and off all week, so everyone has been craving delicious soup recipes. We love tortilla soup over here, but this tortilla soup is a little different. It’s more of a green salsa and rice soup with plenty of chips on top – and on the side....

This post is sponsored by Land O’Lakes. Did you guys know that popovers are one of the first recipes on HBH? Yes, way back in November of 2012. I’ve loved popovers ever since my mom introduced them to me when I was a kid. We’d always eat them simple, with just a pat of butter. When I started cooking for my family, I somehow got into the habit of making popovers for Thanksgiving....

One of my favorite easy dinners to make on busy nights is a bowl full of extra saucy peanut noodles. It’s a recipe I’ve been making since my early days of cooking, though over time I’ve really simplified the ingredient list and process. Recently, however, I’ve been enjoying incorporating tahini (ground up sesame seeds) into more recipes. Not only is tahini a great alternative for anyone with peanut allergies, it’s also just as delicious as peanut butter....

It’s Saturday afternoon, but by the time this post is live, I will be in LA for one last meeting, then heading home. It’s been a crazy couple of travel days and I’m dreaming of my own bed and a homemade meal. I LOVE getting to meet you all and this trip has been so much fun, plus a much-needed break from all the cooking. But you all know me, I’m such a homebody and a week away is plenty for me....

I know this saying is often overused, but it’s true, the simplest things tend to be the best. I made this toast last week, only intending to possibly share it on Instagram stories. But I ended up loving it so much that I decided to share the details here on the blog as well. I can often get hung up on recipes not being worthy of a blog post simply because they are “too simple”....

It’s finally that time of year when the sweet yellow corn begins to show up in all of our grocery stores. It’s on the early end for sure, but it’s here to stay for the next few months. And I have just the dinner for us all to make! Some of you who’ve been readers for a while may remember (and hopefully love) my garlic butter creamed corn chicken. I made the dish a few summers ago and now it’s a staple in my kitchen from June through September....

These cookies are simple – like really simple, but they’re also one of my favorites. I adore this combo of brown butter, vanilla, pecans and um chocolate…lots of chocolate. 🙂 To me, these are the flavors of Thanksgiving – warm, cozy and super sweet. Nothing better, right?!?! I mean, yeah there’s turkey and gravy and all the sides, but what about the snacks, the nibbles and the sweets? Ok, there is usually pie for dessert, but I feel like you need something slightly sweet to nibble on in between the appetizers, the turkey and the pies....

Breaking out a slow cooker recipe today and it’s not even October. Yes, it may be a bit early. But I’m pretty sure that most of us appreciate a good slow cooker dinner almost any time of the year. They’re just so easy! This is one of those dishes that I’ve been wanting to make for the longest time now. But I told myself to hold off until the autumn days started to set in....

Pork tenderloin in an inexpensive cut of meat that’s tender and full of flavor. It gets even better when you slow cook it with plenty of seasonings. Slice and serve for an amazing meal! I serve my pork tenderloin with a side of homemade Rice-A-Roni and roasted carrots for a complete dinner. If you love comfort food crock pot meals as much as I do, be sure to also check out my slow cooker beef bourguignon!...

I use my slow cooker constantly to minimize my work load at the end of a long day. Some of my favorite slow cooker recipes include crock pot pork roast, crock pot spaghetti and these succulent short ribs. When I first learned to cook, I always invited friends over for dinner parties to sample my creations. I often served short ribs as a main course because they’re unexpected, but also full of flavor....

Because every Saturday is made better with a cocktail in hand, right? Yes, yes, correct! Happy to be back for yet another HBH Cocktail Saturday recipe! I LOVE these posts so much. And I LOVE this apple cider margarita recipe. It basically has all the things I love about fall flavors, with the addition of tequila and a smoky cinnamon stick. It’s easy to make and so very delicious. Not too sweet, perfectly spiced, and just a touch bit smoky....

If you’ve never made stained glass window cookies before, this is the year you need to try. They’re unique, pretty and so very festive! Serve them along with other Christmas recipes such as Christmas sugar cookies, M&M cookies, microwave caramels and Christmas tree brownies. I’m not going to lie, I was a little nervous when I put these stained glass cookies into the oven. Would they come out like the pretty pictures you see in magazines, or would they melt everywhere and be a Pinterest fail?...

It’s kind of, sort of here…. Well not for me, like at all (I am not kidding it is seriously snowing hard out right now!)… BUT, I hope and pray that for the rest of you, the weather is at least in the 60’s and sunny too. I also hope your grass is green, your yards are filled with flowers and your trees are bushy and full of color. Yes, this is what I hope for you, because for me?...

I know most everyone feels the same, but it’s crazy to think that New Year’s Eve is on Monday. So with 2019 on the horizon, I’m taking a look back at the most popular recipes I’ve shared this year. Some come as a complete shock to me (hello to the number one recipe), while others I expected (or more so hoped), would be popular. Keeping things short today, as I’m taking this week to finish up my big project for 2018....

I have been avoiding writing this post for so long because to be totally honest, I have been crazy embarrassed for a lot of reasons, but the main reason being that everything is not perfect, not 100% me, and not the way I saw it my head. It’s also far from being completely finished. The truth is I moved in WAY too early. The kitchen is in good shape, sure, but the rest of the place is just a flat-out mess....