I always have a bag of full of shelled sweetcorn kernels at home. I cant begin to say how handy they can be, especially when I am in a rush. S usually shells the fresh sweetcorn and we store them in a freezer safe container in the freezer after washing thoroughly. When the need arises, all I have to do is walk to my refrigerator, pick a handful of sweetcorn kernels and use them directly....
You could call it my everyday chicken curry! I have shared many chicken curries in the past, however, chicken masala is the one that I make most frequently, often every week. It’s a nostalgic dish from my childhood, and I’m grateful that my kids also love it. It’s hassle-free and pretty straightforward to cook using everyday pantry essentials such as onions, tomatoes, and common Indian spices. Murgh masala is different from this rustic dhaba-style chicken curry I shared a while ago in terms of richness, the texture of the sauce, and (slightly in) ingredients....
I’m sharing a roundup of my favorite recipes for Easter! Easter is such a special spring holiday. These light and fresh recipes are perfect for gathering with friends and family for brunch or dinner. I’m sharing some sweet brunch recipes, quick appetizers, and my selections for family dinner and dessert. I’ve been getting a lot of requests from you all this week to share my favorite Easter recipes! To be honest, Easter is sometimes a holiday I don’t put a lot of thought into recipe-wise....
{cocktail hour! recipe coming this Saturday for cocktail Saturday!) Hi guys! Hope you’re all having a great weekend. I’m excited to spend my day preparing for the week ahead, which will probably consist of catching up on emails, jotting down a few new ideas, cleaning up/organizing my house (because umm, I never got to it last weekend), laundry, heading outside for a hike, and hopefully finishing the night off with the Oscars!...
Fridays in August require a scoop, or two…or three of ice cream. It’s basically just a fact. I think the entire US is hot and humid at the moment and the only thing that can make crazy high temperatures and humid days manageable is ice cream. I mean, am I right or what? Hint, I am right. Which is why we are talking no-churn ice cream today! I’m not going to lie, normally I’m all about chocolate ice cream…ALL THE TIME....
Onion Samosa is a crispy fried snack made using homemade samosa patty sheets filled with spicy onion-based stuffing. Very popular across India, this Irani onion samosa is quite famous in Hyderabad and is also called Hyderabadi onion samosa. We find different versions and variations of this crispy samosa across South India and one such version that is sold in local trains in Chennai is quite close to me. Anyone who has had a chance to travel by the local electric trains will remember hawkers selling piping hot, crispy samosas filled with spicy onions....
Meet the party size Italian melt 100% inspired by my eldest brother Creighton. Creighton loves a cheesy melt…along with salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni too. He’s one of those real “guys, guys”. He hates quinoa, loves meat, and prefers his veggies to be in the form of tater tots. Yes, that was actually Creighton’s response when I once asked him what his favorite veggie was. I love him dearly though, so every time I see him I’ll sneak broccoli into his tater tots (broccoli tots!...
A sad, sad, sad one. Duh. Ok so. I am SO glad it’s Friday. Even more so than most Fridays, and it’s not just because I get to tell you all about these brownies. I mean, that’s totally part of it, but I am crazy excited it’s Friday because today is supposed to be the last day of workers invading my space, and basically kicking me out of the kitchen every other hour....
So I’ve been sitting here, on my kitchen floor, right up against the stove (because it’s so warm and cozy), staring at my computer screen for the last twenty minutes just kind of twiddling my thumbs about how to start this post and what exactly to chat with you all about. Sure, I want to tell you guys all about these delicious, cheese filled pasta shells, but it’s just been one of those long days and my brain feels fried....
I had a quick trip to New York this week, and while there, I couldn’t help but notice the blooming trees and flowers. It’s really looking like spring (despite the rainy days). With flowers beginning to bloom, I think we’re all envisioning those warm spring and soon-to-be summer days. I made these skewers a couple of weeks ago and have been anxiously waiting to share them. This recipe recipe excites me so much....
Hard to believe this is the very last Friday of the year. Even though I’m sad to see 2017 go, I’m excited for all that 2018 has in store. Like a lot of you, I too have New Year’s goals, and this year my list is a mile long. I cannot wait to really start tackling it…starting with the return of Healthy January! So many new ideas for Half Baked Harvest, and so many fun projects in store....
I can see how this poblano corn chicken tortilla soup could easily become a once a week late summer/fall meal. I have been wanting to make this soup all summer long, but felt I needed to wait until the end of August, or early September, when the nights started to get cool and the mornings crisp. For some reason I just really can’t do soup in the summer. To me, soup is a fall thing and I can’t seem to break that mentality....
Whenever I’m hosting a party, I offer a variety of hearty snacks including cheesy corn dip, baked chicken wings, and these irresistible popcorn shrimp. Popcorn shrimp is one of my all time favorite appetizers to order at restaurants, I just can’t resist those crispy little snacks! It’s actually quite simple to make your own fried shrimp at home. I have to say, I think my version is even better than what you would get at a restaurant....
Especially since it’s already Wednesday! AND we are cooking with beer AND potato chips. I told you things were gettin’ GOOD! I think the Irish would be proud. Or at least I hope so, cause umm I love this meal. Remember yesterday when I said that I was having way too much fun with some Irish recipes? Yeah, well I was not kidding and this one right here is one of my favorites....
We’re down to the very final days leading up to Christmas Eve and Christmas festivities. So much excitement is in the air! With the hustle and bustle that’s taking place right now, I know the recipes we need most are quick dishes, sides, salads, simple cookie recipes, and appetizers to serve our hungry holiday guests! Whenever I’m entertaining at Christmas, no party is complete without a baked Brie appetizer. It’s a holiday must-have, must-make....
When I’m entertaining in the fall, I turn to appetizer recipes such as cranberry jalapeno dip, pumpkin dip, cranberry meatballs and this adorable pumpkin shaped cheese ball. You can never go wrong with a classic cheese ball recipe, but it’s also fun to create new ones based on the holidays. I serve this pumpkin cheese ball at my annual Halloween party and at Thanksgiving, and there are never any leftovers!...
When I’m looking for a main course that I know will impress my guests, I turn to slow roasted prime rib, beef tenderloin or this easy yet elegant rack of lamb recipe. It always gets rave reviews! In my opinion, rack of lamb is an under utilized cut of meat. It’s readily available, requires minimal prep time, and the end result is outstanding every time. What part of the lamb is the rack of lamb?...
The more you work with spices, you will understand how simple techniques like soaking them in water, dry toasting, or grinding can transform their flavor and texture. Even the same spices can impart varying textures to your recipe depending on whether they’re coarsely or finely ground. Dry-roasting the cumin seeds intensifies their natural oils and helps release a rich, nutty aroma and flavor. This gives depth and complexity to the flavor of the spice, making it more flavorful than its raw counterpart....
Sweet potato casserole is a must-have for my family for all of the holidays. This version from Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of the best I’ve ever had. That crunchy topping is just fabulous when paired with sweet potatoes. This one will become a holiday tradition in your house as it has in mine. Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients To make Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole you will need sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, butter, brown sugar, all purpose flour and pecans....
I’m taking a pause from all the pumpkin recipes to bring back an autumn apple recipe! Once October hits I feel like we can all get sidetracked by baking (and cooking) with so much pumpkin. It’s easy to do, something about baking with pumpkin just feels so quintessentially perfect in October. But, I’m here to remind us all that it’s still very much apple season. And we can’t forget about baking with fall apples too!...
