Idli is a very popular South Indian breakfast recipe and absolutely easy to prepare. Once you have got the rice to urad dal ratios correct, the idlis turn out super soft and tasty. Idli is one of the low calorie breakfast items and is very healthy compared to the other breakfast recipes. Urad dal has the required protein content and rice contributes to carbohydrates. As idli is steam cooked, it has zero oil – making it quite healthy for breakfast....
What is Kulfi Kulfi is a no churn indian ice cream. It has a dense texture and is made by reducing or thickening whole or full fat milk till it reduces to half or third of its volume (similar to how rabdi is made). The thickened milk is then flavored with saffron or cardamom or rose or mango, sweetened and poured in molds. There is no need for making custard or churning....
Making Kulcha at home had been on my to-do list for such a long time. Couple of years back, I experimented making Naan at home, I was not so convinced trying it again. Although it tasted better than the ones we order in restaurants, it was a tedious process and as such I don’t like Naan, so I gave it up. Kulcha on the other hand is something I like and compared to Naan, I feel that the taste is so much better too....
You will also need to buy her pretty flowers. I do not care how predictable they are, flowers are awesome and they can cheer even the the dreariest (or in our case, snowiest — yup, it’s happening again over here) days right up. Buy her flowers. I think it is pretty obvious, but I am best friends with my mom. We have kind of a special bond because one, for sixteen years I was her only little girl....
Because well, I have a lot of them coming your way. I told you on Sunday how when I think of spring, I think of brunch. Most likely because of Easter and Mother’s Day, seeing as they are BIG breakfast/brunch days. Whatever the reason, I am on a HUGE “let’s make breakfast all the time” kick. Not going to lie, I am very much enjoying it. Hoping you guys are into breakfast as much as I am though…already thinking about Mother’s Day....
When I’m in the mood to bake, I whip up some family favorite dessert recipes such as monster cookies, s’mores cookies, Nutella cake, heart cookies or these simple yet totally satisfying M&M cookies. Sometimes you just need some good cookie recipes in your life! While many people turn to chocolate chip cookies as their favorite, I actually prefer M&M cookies. The chewiness of a brown sugar cookie with plenty of milk chocolate just can’t be beat....
You can never go wrong with baked pasta, whether it’s stuffed shells, pasta al forno or this super cheesy million dollar spaghetti casserole. Have you ever tried million dollar spaghetti? It’s a casserole with a hidden surprise of creamy cheese in the center. This recipe is always a hit with both the kids and adults in my family. Why is it called million dollar spaghetti? This dish is referred to as million dollar spaghetti because it’s rich, decadent and you feel like a million bucks when you eat it!...
We are smoothie crazy in my house, we make smoothies almost daily including pineapple smoothies, blueberry smoothies and this simple mixed berry smoothie. Looking for something a little more decadent? Don’t miss my blueberry milkshake recipe! Can you ever have too many smoothie recipes? I don’t think so! This mixed berry smoothie is my girls’ current favorite, so I figured it was time I shared it all with you too....
Anyone whose known my mom over the last 30 years knows about her K-bars. They’re everyone’s favorite dessert. Chocolate peanut butter chewy goodness. Yes, my mom was known for these bars. Especially in the summer because she’d make them for all the birthday parties, family dinners, and every last summer picnic. Her bars were very retro, old school, and oh, my gosh, very addicting. Actually, now that I think about it, they really weren’t her bars, my Nonnie used to make them too....
Its fun shape is what gives it the nickname “snake” cake. Traditionally, this cake is made up layers of phyllo dough wrapped around a filling of almond paste and orange blossom water. It’s then topped with almonds and dusted generously with powdered sugar. Since I love a little chocolate in my desserts, I decided to make a chocolate version. YESS, a chocolate version and it is just as delicious as it sounds....
In north Indian homes, suji halwa is cooked in a blink to translate any occasion - big or little into a celebration. It is a simple, soul warming traditional indian dessert. We make it on festivals and special occasions. In our home, we love it for sunday breakfast with aloo poori. During Navratri, it is served with dry kala chana and poori for ashtami prasad. About My Heirloom Recipe You will find many ways of making sooji ka halwa all over India....
OK, so this casserole or hamburger “helper” style dinner is very different, but so delicious. This time of year I really love to incorporate cozier, more homestyle family dishes. It’s the beginning of fall, back-to-school season, and football just kicked off a new season. There are many nights of staying in ahead! Creighton, my oldest brother, loves a hamburger helper-style dinner situation. I recreated the store-bought favorite a couple of years ago....
Think of this like risotto, but lighter, faster, and honestly, more delicious. I know that’s tricky to believe since risotto can be so delish, but this is everything we could want from a plate of creamy summer pasta. And the bonus is how quick and easy it is! A few summers back I shared one of our most popular recipes, my garlic butter creamed corn chicken. It’s one of those recipes that’s so perfect for the season, so easy, and a dinner everyone can enjoy....
I’m late with this year’s menu (what’s new), but the official countdown to Thanksgiving is on. With less than two weeks to prepare, I’m excited to be sharing my fun, EASY Thanksgiving menu. This year’s menu focuses on the no-stress Thanksgiving. I’m sharing tried and true favorites, with a handful of new, easy recipes to add to our menus to keep dinner exciting! How beyond crazy is it that we are less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving?...
When the holidays roll around I make all kinds of minty desserts including peppermint patties, peppermint brownies and this super easy peppermint bark. Sometimes you just need a quick and easy treat for the holidays, and this classic peppermint bark is my go-to recipe. Peppermint bark only has a handful of ingredients, doesn’t require any baking and the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. I make countless batches of peppermint bark every holiday season!...
It’s summer sandwich season! With all the upcoming picnics, backyard BBQs, and casual dinners, I’m always looking for easy-to-make sandwiches, either hot or chilled! Growing up, turkey sandwiches were my go-to lunch year-round. Not going to lie, I was a pro at making them and had a few variations down to a T. My favorite was probably the most simple, toasted sesame seed bagel, melted Munster cheese, and turkey. I’d throw each half under the broiler to melt the cheese and warm the turkey....
When I’m looking for impressive dessert recipes, I turn to some of my favorites including black forest cupcakes, strawberry lemon cake, Nutella cake, heart cake, berry chantilly cake or this festive pink velvet cake. Sometimes you need a colorful treat to brighten up a gloomy day, and that’s where this pink cake comes in! It’s fun to make, full of flavor, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties and baby showers....
It feels like Monday, but… it’s Tuesday!! Love long weekends. Especially the Memorial Day weekend. The weather was horrible Saturday and Sunday, but Memorial Day… was perfect. A little cold for my liking, but that is the usual around here. I like it HOT. Like ninety degrees, sweat your butt off hot. It was more like sixty degrees, but the sun was shining and it felt summerish. I’ll definitely take it....
You can never go wrong with festive drink recipes for the holidays. Some of my favorite options include a cranberry mimosa, Christmas hot chocolate, poinsettia cocktail, cranberry moscow mule, peppermint hot chocolate, Christmas margarita and this delicious pomegranate margarita. Don’t forget the mojito mocktails for the kids! I love to take advantage of winter fruit when it’s in season, especially when it comes to cocktails. These pomegranate margaritas have a complex flavor, and look so impressive for entertaining....
And welcome to the best time of year (and the start to twenty-five days of Christmas on ABC family!!). I figured I’d start the busy month with an easy, healthy dinner and one I think you can get pretty much everyone to eat… if you separate the colors of course. Speaking of everyone, my house is SO full. I mean, Thanksgiving is over, right? Yeah, apparently not around here. All nine Gerards are currently under one roof, which I will not lie, doesn’t normally happen until Christmas....
