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I have a colleague who brings amazing Bhakarwadi from his Mumbai trip every single time. The small nibble sized bites are so delicious that no number of packs are enough to feed our team 😀 A couple of times I had got store bought Bhakarwadis in Bangalore but sadly they never matched the quality or taste of those authentic bhakarwadis. A little curious and a lot more intrigued I wanted to try it out at home....

But what’s a good savory tart without some awesome cheese??? Probably not one I would make, but to each their own. You know I cannot live without cheese. Oh, and… BALSAMIC ROASTED PEACHES. Those get two thumbs up and then some. It will be a sad day when the peaches are gone…but then there are apples, so maybe not so sad actually?? I don’t know, I love them both!!...

Bratwurst and beer are a classic flavor combination; I’ve turned this popular dish into an easy snack that’s great for parties, football games, or as a hearty snack. Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be time consuming. As much as I love cooking and entertaining, I don’t love spending hours in the kitchen instead of socializing with family and friends. These beer brat bites are a take on the traditional bratwurst cooked in beer, and they make a hearty and unexpected snack for any holiday gathering....

You just can’t. You can however make your Mexican feast so much better with the addition of “puffy” tacos. If you’ve never had a puffy tacos, let me just tell you that you are missing out… big time. Especially when the puffy tacos are filled with birria. Oh my gosh, so much YUM. Birria is a traditional Mexican Stew. My brother Brendan’s girlfriend, Lyndsie told me all about it, Then I of course had to make it....

Everyone can now do the happy dance! No really, I am being serious. Do the happy dance, I promise it’ll make this Tuesday (that really feels like a Monday) a million times better. So I accidentally have a line up of browned butter recipes for you guys. I promise that it was not intentional and just happened, but I have to say that the timing is good. The month of September to me means the start of all things fall-like....

And I do mean the ultimate. It’s addicting. And I’ve waited over a year to share the recipe. Of course, I do know that’s just ridiculous. BUT this Chex Mix is just too perfect of a recipe for the Super Bowl…so I had to wait. I’m sorry for selfishly making this throughout the entire year and not even saying a word. I kind of feel bad now. Recipe rundown: ~It’s super easy....

This is such a fun time of year! It is filled with beautiful colors, great decorations, and of course fall produce. I mean what is be better than crisp apples and pumpkins? Cranberries and pomegranates? Sage, thyme, rosemary? Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger? Yumm….. It is making me excited just thinking about it! I feel like October and November is preparation for December. It gets everyone excited for what is to come....

There are shrimp recipes, but then there is this shrimp recipe. It’s honest to goodness one of the better shrimp dishes I have created. And while it may not be the prettiest recipe I’ve made, it’s so easy, and so very good. It takes maybe 30-minutes from start to finish, uses fresh summer produce, and a good mix of pantry staple ingredients. Trust me, it’s the best Monday recipe, and great for every other day of the week too....

Caprese bread is a great way to enjoy ripe summer tomatoes. In my home, we love all things tomato. A couple of our other favorite tomato dishes are cherry tomato salad and spaghetti stuffed tomatoes. I love all things with the flavors of caprese salad, especially in the summer time. This caprese bread may be my very favorite of all! How can you go wrong with toasted bread, plenty of mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes and basil?...

I have a disclosure for this post. These photos you see here, while they were taken by me, they were totally inspired by Bev. You know Bev, right? You better know Bev because she is kind of awesome… and hilarious… and totally pregnant with two little what I am sure will be adorable twins. Twins that make her talk about diapers and cribs all day long, which in my opinion is the cutest thing ever....

I know it is nothing new around here, but I can’t help it, tropical foods are simply the best! Ok, and I guess I am especially excited about them today since I am on my way to Florida for a week of warmth and sun (hoping for some awesome hot and sunny weather!). This means that I will be taking my tropical food craze to addiction level. You can pretty much guarantee that I will have eaten my weight in mangos, pineapple and coconut by the time I return home in a week....

There was a time a couple of years ago when I loved to bake and decorate layer cakes. Or at least I loved the idea of baking and decorating them. And don’t get me wrong, I still adore a layer cake, but they require more time than say, a cute personal-size cupcake. This is the year I’m focused on cupcakes. They’re a bit easier, and sometimes even cuter. They taste just the same, but they’re fun – everyone loves a cupcake!...

Tis the season for all things cookies, and I’m fully embracing every minute. December only comes around once a year, so I figure, if there was ever a time for cookies, it’s now. The last week has been filled with busyness and the hustle and bustle that is December. It’s an amazing month, but it’s also a busy one! All the craziness, and a doctor’s appointment (promise, I am totally fine, I just have a major thing about doctor appointments) has left me filled to the brim with anxiousness....

You know?! Yes, summer is all about colorful and healthy things, and we all know I am a veggie fanatic – even veggies that are completely on their own. But really, I kind of love my vegetables covered in rich and creamy cheese. Really, can you blame me?? I mean, you gotta admit, cheese rules! Do you guys remember back in the beginning of July when I traveled to Wisconsin?...

Studded with diced jalapeños, these mouthwatering pinwheels are a combination of gooey cheese and flaky pastry & literally fly off the plate within minutes! These are the perfect appetizer for any occasion, be it festive entertaining, holidays, game day party, or even road trips (taste good at room temperature)! I am obsessed with puff pastry anything, and pinwheel appetizers are one of my favorite to make. A few years ago, I developed the aloo samosa pinwheels that are a house favorite!...

Lately, I’ve had a number of days in the kitchen where I start the day planning to make a certain recipe, then before even starting, I completely switch gears and think up a totally new recipe. That was exactly the case with this chocolate espresso cake recipe! I was going to make a lemon cake, and I was excited about the recipe. But it was a concept I’d on my “recipes to make list” for a while....

Then I am going to tell you how to cut them into bunnies (or circles or whatever you have on hand). Then I am going to tell you how to stuff them with peanut butter and then I will tell you how to completely cover them in chocolate, and if you’re in the spring spirit, you can even decorate them with some Easter Sprinkles. It is pretty awesome. Basically these sandwich cookies have it all going on....

I mean, I didn’t test it on my brothers, so I can’t officially call it idiot proof. But I’m not 100% positive they can even roast pumpkin seeds…yes, I’m talking about you, Creighton, Trevor, Kai and most definitely Red. Wait, I know for sure Red can’t roast pumpkin seeds. Honestly, I don’t know if Red knows how to turn the oven on….pampered. SIDE NOTE: Red is off in Austria snowboarding at the moment just livin up the European lifestyle....

Kulfi is prepared in a myriad of flavors across the indian subcontinent. It is super popular during summer months in India. When you make kulfi, unlike ice cream, you don’t need to make any custard (it is eggless). It is made by thickening whole or full fat milk similar to how rabdi is made. The reduced milk is then flavored, sweetened and poured in molds and frozen. Kulfi is a no churn dessert and it has a dense, chewy texture....

I told you I would have cheesy things to share today! I figured that a lot of you may be looking for a few last-minute appetizers for tonight. I mean, I feel like New Years Eve is truly all about good appetizers and drinks. But umm….this champagne cream sauce fettuccine, it should totally be part of your menu as well. Just sayin’. So we’ve got these appetizers to start the night off right, a great champagne pasta dish for everyone to enjoy, and some chocolate martinis to keep the night hoppin’....