Many years ago, my dad brought home a suspicious looking jar from office. On it was written peanut butter. I must have been about 12years old and that tin of peanut butter seemed quite interesting for I had never heard of such a thing as peanut butter. None of us at home knew what to do with it and so, it found its way into our refrigerator door. For a couple of weeks it was almost forgotten....
Happy Day Before Thanksgiving!! We’re down to the very last minute, so I thought I’d share a simple, easy, last-minute appetizer with you guys. I’m not sure about your family, but my family loves appetizers. They tend to be some of our favorite recipes of the night…these sweet and savory bacon twists are my brother’s personal favorite. But me personally? I LOVE a cheese board. And when I say cheese board, I mean a really good, cheese board…with the works....
You can never go wrong with ham for holiday dinners, whether it’s smoked ham, baked ham, or this super simple Instant Pot ham with the most delicious brown sugar ham glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Instant Pot Ham Ingredients To make this savory and sweet Instant Pot ham with brown sugar glaze you will need a spiral cut ham, pineapple juice, brown sugar, maple syrup and corn starch....
Anda Rassa is a fiery red, spicy but really delicious egg curry made Kolhapuri-style with fresh ground spices that is very flavorful & fragrant. Kolhapuri curries are spicy and made with dry-coconut based masala. In this Kolhapuri egg curry, hard boiled eggs are roasted until golden & crispy before cooking with the spice paste. The masala paste used as the based of this delicious egg curry is twice cooked. First it is roasted without any oil until golden, fragrant and then cooked in oil until it is caramelized to result in perfect curry....
The best part about this recipe is that it is low calorie – this Kurkuri Bhindi is crispy alright but not because of deep frying. I made these in the oven and without having to compromise on the taste, we can make crispy Okra fries with just 2 teaspoon of oil. Traditionally Kurkuri Bhindi is deep fried and trust me – crispy fried Okra is to die for. But if you are one like me, regretting having wasted days of hard work out eating a cup of Okra fries, this recipe is for you....
When I need a dessert that’s a little bit on the fancy side, I make berry chantilly cake, Oreo cheesecake, or this amazingly delicious and elegant lemon meringue tart. This dessert takes a bit of effort, but the end result is totally worth it. You know how most people have a strong preference for either cake or pie? My family is definitely a cake family. The exception to that rule has always been lemon meringue pie....
The beginning of this week started out grey, snowy, windy, and so cold. I’m not even going to sugar coat it in the least, it was cold…and it made for a rather brutal Monday. These fridged tempts and dark days have left me dreaming of warmer weather, longer days, and sunshine…love the the sunshine!! Thankfully by Wednesday afternoon the sun finally surfaced, and though it is still very cold at night, it’s amazing to see the sun again....
Ricotta Mousse is not too rich, rather has a soft milkiness to it. I love maple syrup, love adding it to desserts I make during Autumn/Winter months for its warming taste. Milky Ricotta plus smoky maple is a super delicious flavor! You can sprinkle some chopped nuts on top or add fresh fruits like berries, pomegranate arils or even citrus sections will work great too. You will just need 4 ingredients for making this mousse :- This mousse is ready in minutes once you have the ingredients ready to go....
In reality, they are pretty much just like making a cupcake with lots of frosting. I have had meringue on my list of things I really want to make for a while now. Meringue has always kind of scared me a bit because everyone has these disaster stories about how theirs ended up being a total flop. I hate when I have disasters. They make me feel like a total failure, so I try to avoid them at all cost....
You can never go wrong with pot roast, it’s always a crowd pleaser. This Mississippi version is loaded with flavor, and simmers in the crock pot all day long. Serve your pot roast with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans for a satisfying meal. Why is it called Mississippi pot roast? This recipe originated from a home cook who lives in Mississippi. That being said, the home cook never referred to it as a Mississippi pot roast, she simply called it a roast....
On Saturday, we had a family ravioli situation happening…and these were the results. Delicious, buttery pillows of caramelized mushrooms, cheese and extra saucy rosemary butter sauce. If you follow along on Instagram, you’ll know my story was filled with random snaps of family members making ravioli and drinking their drinks…it was an interesting night to say the least, but there’s no denying that this plate of pasta goodness is basically the best thing ever....
It’s about this time every year, that I really lean into those recipes that I know my family will love most. The week before Thanksgiving is usually when family members begin to slowly arrive…my brothers, cousins, all the girlfriends, and a few other strays that always seem to trickle in. This year, things are looking pretty different, just my siblings and cousins (who kind of became siblings when my aunt passed)....
Sharing the absolute easiest bowl of comfort food today. And you guys, it’s the perfect mid-week pasta to keep things exciting…and yes, delicious too. Growing up, fettuccini alfredo was something my dad would make only on the weekends as our special occasion pasta. Meaning dinner and a movie kind of Friday or Saturday night. Oh my gosh, do you guys remember those days? I loved when my dad would make his creamy fettuccini and we’d all pile on the couch for a good movie....
It’s no secret, but I truly love a good skillet dinner. When things are as hectic as they are right now, I turn to skillet recipes just about every other night. I feel like everyone’s on the same page…easy, tasty, healthy..ish weeknight dinners. You’re with me on this, right? 100% yes. With family in town for the Burton-US-Open, and not much time to spare, this adobo chicken has been on repeat....
This kulfi tastes of paan (betel leaves), rose and nuts and spices in every bite. It can be made during summertime or any special occasion. I am sharing a small batch recipe (makes 8 kulfis) which gets ready in about 30-40 minutes. Later in this post, I am also sharing how to make the kulfi with meetha paan, so read on! Do check out my other kulfi recipes like chocolate kulfi and kesar kulfi....
I mean the Fourth of July is Thursday, and that’s got to be one of the most popular days of the year for a bun. Plus these buns are better than any of those store-bought buns. They have loads of flavor and unlike store-bought buns, these buns are actually healthy, which I know doesn’t quite go with the Fourth of July. The healthy part I mean, not the flavor part....
My family loves Italian food, and I regularly make dishes such as slow cooker bolognese sauce, chicken parmesan, pasta carbonara and this simple yet satisfying spaghetti alla puttanesca. When I’m looking for a quick and easy dinner, I often turn to pasta recipes such as pasta puttanesca. It uses ingredients that I typically already have on hand, and can be on the table in 30 minutes. How can you go wrong with that?...
If you’re into peanut butter cups, you will adore these decadent brownies! Serve them alongside other sweet treats like blondies for a fabulous dessert spread. I’m just gonna come out and say it. These peanut butter brownies start with a mix. But then they’re topped with a rich and creamy layer of peanut butter frosting, fudge AND chocolate sprinkles. They’re pretty much the ultimate brownie for chocolate and peanut butter lovers....
Today’s recipe is a very simple and yet really delicious accompaniment to hot rice, Andhra special Moong Dal Chutney – Pesara Pappu Pachadi/Pesara Pachadi. As most of you know, I was born in Andhra but brought up in Chennai. I grew up eating regular Telugu food, albeit a little customized. If we made Pappu (dal) and Koora (andhra style stirfry) one day, it was Sambar (lentil tamarind stew) and Poriyal (tamil style stirfry) the next day....
Can’t believe we are already three drinks in. That means only three to go…craziness! Like the last two cocktails (hello Pomegranate Ginger Paloma and The North Pole), today’s drink is another major favorite. This Poinsettia Spritz Punch is totally different from the last two, and well, it involves champagne…yes, yes, YES. It’s called the poinsettia due to its red hue, but it’s really just a fizzy cranberry cocktail with a hit of St....
