Because what are ribs without tons of sauce? Not messy enough, that’s what. Ok, but let’s talk about ribs for a second. Growing up I almost never ate them. It wasn’t that I did not like them. I think it was more that I hated how messy they always were. To be honest, I still do. I am weird and I hate eating messy food and having messy hands. I don’t really know why it bothers me so much, but it does....
Technically fall doesn’t start until Saturday, but it’s pretty obvious that I am ready…and so very excited. However, what’s only recently obvious to me, is that after spending a couple of days in NYC this week, a lot of you are still experiencing summer like weather, even though we’re moving into late September. I spent all Monday and Tuesday in the city, and wow, it was incredibly humid, rainy, and dreary....
I am a big fan of Asian food, I have a ton of recipes on my site for everything from broccoli beef to chicken chow mein. This firecracker chicken is the latest recipe to add to the collection. It’s crispy, sweet, spicy and utterly delicious! This chicken is not deep fried, but is browned until crisp, then covered in sauce and baked to perfection. Tips for achieving crispy firecracker chicken The chicken in this recipe is dipped in egg and cornstarch, which forms a crust on the chicken when it hits the oil....
Aren’t these clusters cute and fun?! I’m sure you’re familiar with frozen yogurt, but these banana clusters are even better with sweet additions of bananas and a chocolate coating! With summer approaching and the weather steadily getting warmer, I’m feeling more and more excited about frozen treats. Originally, I wasn’t going to share this recipe with you all. It felt like too simple of an idea and maybe not all that exciting....
It’s french fry day! Usually, I’m all about sharing quick dinners or something sweet, but not today! Today is my favorite recipe of the week, homemade french fries! Oh how I love this recipe, these fries are just so yummy. Kind of like something you might order out, but we’re enjoying them at home. As a kid, like almost everyone, I loved french fries. I grew up enjoying my dad’s oven fries on a weekly basis, then every time my family would head to our cabin in New York, we’d always get dinner from the local bar in town....
Happy darn Tuesday everyone! It feels like a special day when this giant, sweet chocolate fudge pop-tart is on the table. Oh, I just love this recipe! Like most of us, I definitely grew up eating and loving pop-tarts. I believe if you Google it, the most popular flavors are strawberry and blueberry. But my favorite was always the chocolate fudge. I mean, how could it not be? Every bite was filled with so much chocolate, from the crust, to the filling, to the frosting on top....
If you’re unfamiliar with The Little Market, it’s a nonprofit founded by Hannah Skvarla and Lauren Conrad to empower women. Below are my favorite Little Market picks for the 2019 holiday season. These items will make great gifts for anyone on your list. And while you’re gifting to loved ones, you also gifting to someone in need as well. I love a good gift that gives back. Enjoy my gift guide with The Little Market....
I happen to love Greek food including crispy spanakopita, hearty chicken souvlaki and this 5 minute Greek salad dressing that makes vegetables taste so delicious. In my opinion, homemade salad dressings taste SO much better than the store bought variety, plus they’re not filled with preservatives. This Greek salad dressing is so simple to make, and it uses ingredients that you probably already have in the pantry. You can use it so many different salad recipes!...
You can never have too many grilling recipes, and these grilled chicken fajitas are loaded with flavor! Serve your fajitas with black beans and rice, chipotle guacamole and salsa fresca for a memorable meal. I love fajitas, there’s just something amazingly delicious about getting a platter full of meat and vegetables with all the fixings on the side. What I don’t love about fajitas? The sizzling platter. I didn’t care before I had kids but now?...
Try switching up taco night with these Crispy Chicken Tinga Taquitos. Serve with a creamy, salty lime avocado crema sauce and a mix of all of your favorite taco toppings…truly the perfect weeknight dinner. Also, don’t miss this One Skillet Louisiana Style Chicken and Rice recipe with herb butter. Quick, easy, colorful, and delicious.And when you’re craving pizza, be sure to make this Spinach and Artichoke Pizza with Cheesy Bread Crust....
Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite baked goods! When I need a lighter breakfast option, I turn to options such as breakfast egg muffins, baked oatmeal cups and healthy blueberry muffins. Muffins are notorious for being loaded with sugar and fat, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I make some simple swaps in this healthy blueberry muffin recipe to create a lighter end product that you can feel good about feeding to your family....
Could not think of a better way to kick Monday off than with this soup. Especially since we’ve entered the last full week of October and the days have slowly become cooler and shorter, as we closely inch towards November. So crazy to me that November is so close and it’s already time to talk about holiday again. It’s slightly overwhelming, but taking things one day at a time right now....
So I have a thing for Oranges. I just love them with all my heart and some more. To be very honest, if I am given a choice of between Mangoes (another one of my favorites) and Oranges – I would choose the latter without a blink. Whats not to love about an orange? This is me now after years of not liking this fruit at all. Taste buds work in a strange way, I have come to realize 🙂...
It’s crazy that Memorial Day is just a week from today. I say this every single year, so I don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but to me, Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to summer. I think most of you will agree with me on that. It’s exciting, right? I’m ready for the chill days of summer and all the delicious food that comes along with the extra sunshine and long days....
Except this one I can’t take credit for. Ok, well I did make it, but the idea behind it was my picky no vegetable, no fruit, no fish-eating teenage brother. Malachi or Kai or even Malachi John as I call him when he is annoying the heck out of me. He is seventeen and loving every second of life. Well actually, he is probably not loving those seconds he spent in the hospital over the years for a broken femur, a hip replacement, broken foot, wrist and collar-bone....
I’m all about the easy chicken recipes and this Italian baked chicken is quick, simple and super flavorful. Add some roasted broccoli or green bean bundles on the side and dinner is served! Chicken. It’s what’s for dinner so many nights of the week at my house. I love this Italian chicken because it has minimal prep work, tastes great, and you can even throw potatoes and veggies in the oven at the same time for a one pan meal....
Have I not mentioned that our family loves chutney? As most days, our breakfast includes traditional South Indian fare, chutneys are a must. While it is easy to make a simple Coconut Chutney, I so love Roasted Peanut Chutney. Amma always makes her special spicy Onion Chutney on Saturdays. On days we have a little extra time, we make Onion Tomato based chutneys. I made this beautiful Kadamba Chutney the other day as a side dish for Black Rice Idli....
Today’s recipe is a traditional Chettinad (Karaikudi) special sweet – Kavuni Arisi. It is made from the indigenous glutinous black rice grown in Southern Tamilnadu. As I mentioned in my Black Rice Idli recipe, I had bought a pack of Kavuni rice a few months back and I recently started making recipes using it. Apart from idli and dosa, the other recipe that I wanted to try since long is this delicious creamy and rich sweet made with the black rice....
Question…what’s your take on Valentine’s Day? Do you want my honest, bah humbug opinion? I think it’s simply a made up holiday that some genius created to make an extra buck or two on romantic cards, fancy jewelry, and chocolates. Yes, those are my thoughts. Probably because that’s been my dad’s mantra ever since I was a little girl. I know, I know. So depressing, right? I guess that’s kind of life growing up with all boys (1 dad, 5 brothers)....
Mangoes are one of my all time favorite fruits. They’re delicious as-is, but can also be served in a creamy mango smoothie, as a zesty mango chicken stir fry, or in a fabulous mango salad. The sweetness of the mango pairs perfectly with the avocado and veggies. When I want a side dish that’s a little bit unique and unexpected, I turn this mango salad. It’s packed with a ton of different flavors and textures, and also happens to be quick to make....
