This and about a million other tropical foods, because that is what you do on a hot summer vacay. Or at least that is what I am going to do. Here’s the thing with smoothies. I love them, but one, they sometimes can give me a headache. I have no idea why this is, but it has always been the case and to be honest I still prefer eating my fruit whole....
When I want a taste of comfort food, I prepare classic dishes such as roasted root vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes and this simple, yet totally satisfying tzimmes. Have you ever tried tzimmes? If not, you’re totally missing out. This dish combines root vegetables with dried plums and apricots to make a sweet and savory side dish that the whole family is sure to love. It pairs perfectly in a meal to celebrate the Jewish holidays alongside other favorites such as my matzo crack, charoset recipe, matzo ball soup and noodle kugel....
I have a Pongal fanatic at home - my husband. He would be the only person to love having Pongal any time of the day 😀 Given our busy schedules, I can never prepare Pongal for breakfast although its a classic breakfast recipe. I resort to preparing Pongal for dinner and we enjoy it piping hot right out of the pot. I have already shared Thinai Pongal and Rava Pongal - adaptations from this classic Rice Pongal....
To be honest, anything made in the microwave doesn’t really excite me much. I know it can be a great tool, but I definitely prefer the oven or stove top, you know? But my gosh, it’s summer and we’ve entered into the month of August which can be one of the warmest months of the year. Turning the oven on isn’t always the best idea, especially for those of us with smaller homes!...
Happiest Saturday to everyone! Hoping you’re all enjoying this long weekend and spending it relaxing with family or decorating for the upcoming holidays! I got home on Friday from Thanksgiving in Cleveland with my family and couldn’t help but do a little Christmas decorating. I had a million and one other things I needed to do, but instead I turned on some of my favorite classic Christmas music, lit a candle, and put up a few decorations....
When school is in session, life is busier than ever! I’m sharing the ways that I keep my kids fueled for after school activities with delicious snack options that are amazingly quick and easy. Every day after school I hear the same thing from my kids: “What can I have for a snack?”. I don’t want them eating packaged foods every day. Frankly, they get tired of the same old chips and crackers....
Whether you want something quick and satisfying, or a make ahead masterpiece, these breakfast recipes will delight you and your kids. In the hectic rush of breakfast time, I choose easy-to-make recipes that my kids love. Instead of skipping breakfast, why not make a fantastic dish that will make the kids happy, and energize them to take on the day? I created these fabulous recipes to make parents’ lives easier, with hearty breakfasts that kids will happily devour....
I have been missing in action for quite a few days now, owing to a lot of things at the personal and work front. Looking at ways to reduce my stress and obviously blogging took a back seat – not that I was not cooking. I just didn’t want to add anything more to my existing worries and decided to take it slow. For those who don’t know me, I set myself some pretty high standards and when I fall short, I become my worst critic....
I’m on a muffin kick right now. Actually, I’ve been into recreating anything that can be picked up at your favorite bakery in town. Why? I think it’s because of where I live, which sometimes seems like the middle of nowhere. Alight, alright, so I definitely don’t live in the middle of nowhere. But living in the mountains, where it snows ten, sometimes eleven, months out of the year, I sometimes crave city living and apparently local bakeries too....
I’m always looking for simple veggie preparations to round out my meals. Some of my favorites include sauteed asparagus, roasted carrots and these balsamic brussels sprouts. Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients When you prepare balsamic brussels sprouts be sure to have trimmed brussels sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, balsamic glaze, parsley, salt and black pepper. These sprouts are fantastic with main dishes like chicken madeira, pork scallopini or pesto chicken....
When I have a package of hamburger in the fridge, I often make homemade hamburger helper, ground beef stroganoff and this simple yet hearty beef casserole. It’s cheesy, kid friendly, and quick to whip up on a busy night. I love a good casserole, and this beef noodle casserole is always on our regular dinner menu rotation. It’s a simple yet delicious combination of ground beef, tomato sauce, egg noodles and cheese....
Now please, do not get confused. I am in no way suggesting this for breakfast, although I can totally find many ways in my brain to justify this as breakfast. No, this is dessert and this dessert does not mess around. Let’s just skip all my yapping. You guys could probably use a break from it anyway. Today let’s just get right down to the food. Because oh my gosh, this dessert is pure awesomeness on a plate or in your hand or better yet in your mouth....
Taking it back to our childhood days today, and my gosh, I am very happy about it. Like the rest of the world, I grew up snacking on my mom’s homemade rice krispie treats. I didn’t like marshmallows at all (still don’t), but yet I loved my mom’s krispie treats. The thing about my mom’s krispie treats? She made them better, with double the butter and double the marshmallows. To be expected from her....
This post is sponsored by Florida’s Natural. Growing up on the lake in Cleveland, Ohio, summers were spent outside swimming, running around with my brothers, and playing hostess with my grandma every chance I got. I’m pretty sure most of you know what a hot and humid summer is like. So, also know that refreshing drinks were always a must. My brothers and I would sip on the lemonade my mom would keep stocked in the fridge....
I’m always on the lookout for quick breakfast recipes that are high in protein and lower in carbs. I often turn to sausage egg casserole, corned beef hash, tater tot breakfast casserole, ham and egg cups, breakfast burritos and these delicious little egg muffins. Eggs. It’s what’s for breakfast pretty much every single day at my house. I eat eggs every morning because I love to start my day with some protein, and my kids eat scrambled eggs most days too along with cereal or yogurt....
We might (literally) be buried in snow, but regardless, my recipes are moving into spring. I’m ready, aren’t you? Ready for colorful, lighter dishes, fresh spring berries, brunch, salads, edible flowers, and everything that comes with spring produce. Ooh, and maybe some roasted artichokes too?! PS. I’m not joking about the artichokes, you should make some? Maybe with a vegan aioli? Let me know! This happens to me every single March like clockwork....
To mark the end of a very hectic week for me, I am going to post a dessert recipe today. Although Friday seems to have come so quickly this week, every day has been super busy. I am yet to read the other recipes from my favorite blogs. I cant wait for the weekend now 🙂 Moving onto this recipe, it’s a very simple bread pudding. When I had some extra slices of bread, I was looking for ways to utilize them and that’s when I got the idea of making a bread pudding....
Winter is slowly slipping away from us and here in my part of the world, days are getting hotter and nights very sultry. Can’t believe we are only at the end of February but the temperatures are soaring at mid-30s during the day, even in Bangalore. Sigh. Global warming is very real and it is getting onto us faster than ever. We all need to do our bit to save this planet and now is the time....
Come November and the knock of winter winds brought with itself a sudden rush of green and fresh produce in the vegetable bazaars of Delhi.After long, humid and harsh summers,the next few months presented a respite and a chance to indulge in cooking and eating.On few Saturdays I would accompany mom to the sabzi bazaar. Wrapped in my favorite pashmina shawl, we walked out of the house for an early evening stroll and later to purchase vegetables for the week....
When it’s cold outside, soup is on our dinner menu. Some of my favorites include cabbage roll soup, stuffed pepper soup and this super delicious cheeseburger soup. Cheeseburger Soup Ingredients To make this cheeseburger soup you will need ground beef, bacon, onion, carrots, celery, dried parsley, garlic, potatoes, chicken broth, butter, flour, milk, Velveeta cheese, salt and black pepper. You will also want toppings for your soup like toasted hamburger bun croutons, diced tomatoes, diced pickles, cooked bacon and chopped fresh parsley....
