You know, it’s funny, I’ve used our pizza oven more the last four months than I ever have before. When we built the oven in our studio space, I was SO excited to start using it. But after a few too many burnt pizzas, and then way too many pizzas stuck to the pizza peel, I gave up trying for a solid whole year…which I greatly regret. Around Christmas, something gave me the courage to try again, and ever since I’ve been using the pizza oven non-stop....

I am all about eating skewered meats during the summer, and these garlic butter beef kabobs are my absolute favorite way to do grilled steak. Easy dinners….what mother doesn’t love them? I’m all for cooking but I also like when I don’t have to put in a ton of effort. Those are the nights that I whip up these steak kabobs with garlic butter. I love making all kinds of kabobs but these really hit the spot when it comes to flavor!...

Pork tenderloin is perfect for an easy dinner, but when you butterfly it and stuff it with a delicious filling, it gets even better. Add some potatoes to your roasting pan and you’ll have a complete meal! I always keep a pork tenderloin in my freezer. They’re flavorful, tender, inexpensive and the perfect neutral base to layer on the flavors. This stuffed pork tenderloin is a family favorite, it’s full of savory Italian flavors and looks fancy too!...

I have been cooking so much lately. Think every single day, 7 days a week. It’s been A LOT. I have to say that I’m excited for a bit of a break next week while I am in LA. But, that means cramming to get so much done this week. It’s all great though, I love getting a lot done. Lately I have been making a ton a cozy foods though....

On days when the weather is cold and dreary, the only thing I want to do is spend my time cooking away in the kitchen. This past week has been the dreariest, but I’m secretly loving every minute. One, the grey clouds are casting the most perfect light in the studio barn, and pretty light makes me the happiest. Two, I’ve had so much cooking and baking to do this week, and this cozy weather makes it perfect for staying inside and testing new recipes....

Mondays need all kinds of motivation. For a foodie like me nothing comes close to good food and if that is cooked at home, nothing like it at all. One fine day I was in mood for some tikkas but not the usual fare. A pack of mushrooms were found in the fridge and I immediately decided to make Mushroom Tikka. This happened at almost the same time as Pineapple Tikka – for one and only reason....

Back with another cocktail Saturday post. One that I’ve been waiting to share with you all since this time last year. Yes, I first made this “spooky” cocktail last year. But I never got around to sharing it in time for Halloween. So I put the recipe in my back pocket and saved it for a year. It’s been a favorite ever since the day I made it. So I was happy to have an excuse to remake it come October....

I made these chipotle cheddar latkes and they were an instant hit! Crispy, spicy and cheesy! Yum! Then there was the Chocolate Cinnamon Roll pancakes. Man I need to make these again, so good. Oh and the Santa cookies. The Jolly Happy Santa cookies. So cute! Now, we have the homemade ravioli’s. And not just boring ravioli’s, these are Gorgonzola Butternut Squash Ravioli! These squares of goodness deserve some more love!...

I feel like I almost never share appetizers. And I know, I say this every time I share an appetizer, but Ugh, I need some new material! Anyway, no time for chit, chat, we have a SERIOUS Crudité Platter to talk about today. I mean, I mean?!? Do you guys see this thing? I am in love. Snacks on snacks on snacks. 🙂 Alright, so when it comes to Crudité platters I pretty much love them all....

Hey everyone! Coming at you today with a special Saturday post. I teamed up with Lauryn from The Skinny Confidential. Together we’re swapping blog posts on each of our sites. I’m on The Skinny Confidential today sharing three delicious yet healthy recipes. And Lauryn is giving HBH readers all of her best business tips on creating and managing your own business. I’m pretty excited for her to share all of her juicy details with you guys....

Meatballs are always a hit in my house, I often make sweet and sour meatballs, teriyaki meatballs, and these lighter turkey meatballs. Whenever I’m stuck on what to make for dinner, I turn to spaghetti and meatballs. My whole family adores this comfort food classic! I love to make these turkey meatballs in the slow cooker; they come out tender and flavorful every time, and they’re perfect served over a plate of spaghetti....

This post is sponsored by Chex Cereal. It’s a little odd, but I really love Valentine’s Day. I think I’ve mentioned this before, but my Nonnie would make Valentine’s Day extra special. No matter where she was in the world or however far apart we were she’d managed to get me a small gift and always send a card. I know Valentine’s Day is a “romantic” holiday, but she made it fun and special for everyone....

We all have those days we crave for simple yet delicious food, but don’t have much time in hands. I have a perfect solution for you – use your pressure cooker for a tasty one pot meal. I dont think anyone uses as much pressure cooking as we Indians do. I for one, am obsessed with my cookers. They are my saviors and often times, we can dump everything in and let the pressure cooker do its magic....

Oh my gosh, did I really just say that? Wow, the older I get the more embarrassing I become. What’s up with that? I try to be all cool, but all I’ve got is cheesy? Ugh. Really, I am just not cool. And apparently I am super bad at grocery shopping too because I swear I go to the store every single day. Many times I can get one of my many family members to go for me....

Idiyappam or String Hoppers is quite a popular recipe in Tamilnadu, known as Nool Puttu this is also made in Kerala. Traditionally, it is made with rice flour and it simply melts in mouth when made right. Recently I wanted to give this recipe a twist and tried wheat idiyappam/gothumai idiyappam and it was a huge success! The husband is a big fan of Idiyappam and simply loves it with plain sugar and fresh coconut....

And all the ricotta, because let’s be honest, ricotta is the bestest. Yes, I felt like our Tuesday needed a little brightening. With the weather being cold and super snowy (at least it is here), I am left craving lots of color…as you can tell from these photos, not an ounce of grey here! But I also felt it needed a comfort aspect. So I made us breakfast bowls! Really simple, really delicious breakfast bowls, with ingredients like honey infused ricotta, blood oranges, and plenty of granola....

The perfect Monday recipe for you all! When I was brainstorming new recipes for this month, I knew I wanted to focus on high-protein, quick, simple dinners. Dinners that would be exciting yet healthy and easy to cook. When it comes to cooking a new recipe, what can often turn us off is when it feels scary or has an overwhelming amount of steps. I totally get that. I say no immediately if I look at anything with a mile-long ingredient list and even more steps....

Whether you’re looking to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration or entertain on game day, there’s a wide variety of Mexican snacks to choose from! From savory dips to finger foods you cannot go wrong with these Mexican appetizer recipes. The possibilities are endless. Whether you’re looking for a cheesy delight or a light and refreshing salsa, they’re all here! I like to host a Mexican themed party each year for Cinco de Mayo where I serve a buffet of different Mexican style party snacks....

Happy January 1st and welcome to 2018! I’m stopping in for a quick post today to share some more healthy eating inspiration. Tomorrow I’ll have plenty of brand new healthy recipes coming your way, but first, I wanted to give you all some sample meals to inspire your eats for the coming week. Below I’ve jotted down what I plan to make for my family and I (and whomever else is still lingering around) this week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even some snacks too....

You know that thing called Sunday meal planning? Yeah, well we are totally doing that here today, but with only the BEST fall inspired recipes. Who’s ready? Last Sunday was filled with creating new video content, but this Sunday is all about everything fall! And yes, that definitely includes of bowl of this chili and this beer bread. I honestly cannot wait, but first, let’s plan out this week’s dinners like the organized people that we are…or at least that we’re trying to be!...