My husband is a huge huge fan of plums. Every summer, I make these dangerously addictive plum bars at least a few times. I love using red plums for these since it gives them this gorgeous color (we eat with our eyes first right!). I had first shared this posted this recipe about 6 years ago on the blog but unfortunately I lost the post during my website transitions. Really wanted to put it up again this year because trust me, you need these in your life!...
My kids love carrots, especially creamy carrot salad, honey roasted carrots and candied carrots. We also really enjoy simple glazed carrots which take just minutes to put together. This is one of my go-to side dishes! I always keep a bag of carrots in my fridge. They’re inexpensive, stay fresh for weeks, and you can do so many things with them! One of my favorite ways to prepare carrots is this easy glazed carrots recipe....
That’s not to say that I don’t love cow’s milk and all cow’s milk cheeses, but my recent infatuation with our new goats has created a mini obsession with goat related products. Don’t worry, I’m not switching to solely goat’s milk products or anything…but at the same time I do have a ton of goat milk inspired recipes. For your sake though, I will try to spread them out....
So, originally these were going to be last Friday’s dessert, but then at the last minute, I panicked and convinced myself that no-one would care about oatmeal bars. NO ONE. So I switched things up…and I LOVE the caramel cake I created so much. Like so much, it’s one of my favorite cakes. I’m so happy I came up with it. But the funny thing? I sent the oatmeal bars I had made home for my family to enjoy....
I am all about the sheet pan meals like Asian salmon, lemon thyme chicken and this flavorful Greek chicken. It’s less work with minimal cleanup involved! In my opinion, you can never go wrong with a one pan meal. The protein and veggies all cook together and you only have one dish to clean at the end! This Greek chicken and potatoes is tender and juicy chicken thighs with golden brown potatoes....
You guys, I am not even going to sugar coat it in the least, I got just a just little bit stressed with work last week. It happens to the best of us, right? Don’t worry, it’s all good now, and it’s all thanks to this chicken. Yes, this chicken. Like a lot of recipes these days, I made this on a whim last week and it truly saved the day....
It’s crazy that after two long years of working on Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, the release day is finally here! Writing a cookbook front to back, testing the recipes, photographing the recipes, and going through all the editing is truly so much work. I can’t say that all of it was fun (and there were definitely some tears…), but I gave this book everything I had, and I am SO HAPPY with how it turned out....
April 12, 2023 Coconut Chicken Fingers with Bang Bang Sauce. April 11, 2023 Souper Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Rice. April 26, 2021 Roasted Tomato Basil and Feta Orzo. April 10, 2023 Sheet Pan Spicy Ginger Sesame Beef and Broccoli. April 5, 2021 Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad. April 14, 2023 Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies. April 20, 2021 Flaky Southern Butter Biscuits with Strawberry Bourbon Jam
September 19, 2022 Cider Braised Chicken with Caramelized Onions. September 21, 2022 Butternut Squash Rigatoni Pasta Pie. October 9, 2019 Weeknight Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs. September 9, 2021 Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper. September 20, 2021 4 Cheese Roasted Garlic Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. September 20, 2022 Chocolate Chunk Chai Banana Bread. September 22, 2022 Mini Ranch Pretzels with Buffalo Cheese Sauce.
Jeez, I am so up and down and all over the place these days. I think I just really like to keep things new and fresh around here. Either that or those darn chickens are really starting to mess with my head. I’m sure you’ve all heard a story or two before about a crazy “cat lady”. Well, I am slightly concerned that I am turning into the crazy “chicken lady”....
I love a good party dip, some of my favorites include cranberry jalapeno dip, bacon ranch dip, BLT dip and this refreshing veggie dip. I bring it to gatherings all the time and everyone always asks for the recipe. Any time there’s a party, you can find a platter full of vegetables and dip. This homemade veggie dip is the best I’ve ever had, and best of all, it’s ready in minutes and can be made in advance....
Today in my mini-series for Spice Powders & Masalas, I am sharing one of the most requested recipes – Homemade Rasam Powder. Earlier this year, I had shared the recipe to make my mother-in-law’s Sambar Powder – something I had to make for the first time since getting married into the family. Similarly, I either always get my share of Rasam Powder from Amma or make rasam from scratch with fresh ground spices that I never thought of documenting the recipe....
Here in this post, I am going to share a step by step picture tutorial on how to instantly make khoya with milk powder at home. Khoya, also known as “mawa” or “khoa,” is a traditional dairy product widely used in indian and pakistani cuisine. Not just desserts, in my kitchen, it seldom finds use in savory recipes like khoya matar or paneer kalimirch to add richness. In my early years in the States, I often found myself grappling with disappointment whenver I purchased khoya available in indian grocery stores....
Watch the How to Video Here: On Tuesday I shared my favorite Tamale Chili, which I plan to serve up this New Year’s Eve, but it would not be a Mexican New Year’s Eve feast without some tacos. Enter these sweet and spicy pineapple chicken tacos. Oh my gosh, they’re my favorite. With pomegranate pineapple salsa…of course. Because I am obsessed with all the in season winter fruits (as you will soon find out in all the upcoming healthy January recipes)....
Looking for a really cute dish to serve at a Halloween party? Or maybe you need something impressive to BRING to a party? These are the cutest little pastries and serve as a great appetizer for any party! Not headed to any Halloween parties this year? Don’t worry, these could even be a great addition to your Thanksgiving menu as well. I promise they will look so cute and festive!...
Okay, well not really, but food wise, it is. Korean beef with Italian pasta and Mexican toppings. YES. I am all about Korean fusion food, and guys, this pasta is up there with some of my favorite recipes, like it’s SO good. So good that even some of the pickier eaters in my family raved about this pasta. Of course they ate it minus the kimchi cause they don’t eat “colorful food”, but still everyone loved this....
Kovil Puliyodharai, is my version of temple style tamarind rice recipe is a simple but extremely delicious variety rice made with cooked rice mixed with pulikachal and fresh ground spice powder. This is different from the regular pulihora, Andhra style tamarind rice that we make at home and very different from the puli sadam, although the ingredients are very much similar. Amma usually makes this version of puliyodarai as an offering to God or to give away in temple – it is hugely popular and I just had to get her recipe to share here....
BUT I can at least show you how almost all of my days start. I talk about hiking all the time here because it is something I really love and it’s the best way I can think of to get my morning started. Some people run or go to the gym, but I really hate the gym. So I hike. For the last seven years of my life I have been lucky enough to live within walking distance to multiple trails....
Imagine soft, rich, delicious Koftas dipped in a rich creamy onion tomato gravy, that’s Malai Kofta Curry for you. When I made my Paneer stuffed Kulcha, I wanted to make something equally rich and delicious to pair it up with. And immediately I decided to go with my version of this Kofta curry. When it comes to North Indian fare, the husband has a very few favorites and am slowly figuring out that list....
This simple indian mango dessert needs minimal effort and is a perfect mango treat during summer. Best served chilled! You could make it up to 3-4 days in advance (taste only gets better)! I use custard powder however, I am including instructions for making mango custard without custard powder later in the post. Read on. Mango season gets me excited for all sorts of mango recipes and this custard is creamy dreamy!...
