Pasta on Monday, cocktails on Tuesday, and noodles on Wednesday. Man, it’s surely shaping up to be a pretty good week… Truth is, I didn’t intend to share this recipe today, BUT I made these spicy noodles on Monday and truly? I just fell in love with them. These noodles are everything. Spicy, tangy, peanutty, a touch sweet, filled with vegetables, fresh basil, garlic, shallots, and just so freaking delicious....
I’ve always enjoyed zucchini, but I know it can also get a bit boring at times too. Especially during these August days when you have so much on hand. Sometimes you just can’t eat any more raw zucchini salads or zucchini off the grill. I get it, it can get old. But the fun thing about zucchini is that you can really do so much with it. You just have to get a little creative....
When I’m looking for a holiday meal that’s sure to impress, I turn to favorites such as Thanksgiving turkey, slow roasted prime rib, or this delicious and festive spiral ham. How Do You Make Spiral Ham? Tips For The Perfect Dish You can make this glaze in a frying pan, sauté pan or a saucepan. Just make sure it is large enough so the glaze won’t bubble onto your stove....
When you think of Christmas, how do you picture it? In my head, it is a winter wonderland full of snow, hot chocolate and marshmallows. Oh, and of course, the North Pole, Santa, his elves and his reindeer. No, I am not five. I am just currently stuck in a five-year old’s brain and always will be when it comes to all things Christmas. Ok, now another question. Picture this, it is freezing cold outside and snowing like crazy....
For your convenience, I include cooking instructions for both the slow cooked stove top method and pressure cooker / Instant Pot method in this post. No matter how you choose to cook it, you are going to love the intense flavors of this indian goat dish. Growing up, one of our favorite indian dinner dishes used to be slow cooked authentic mutton curry. It used to be a loved Sunday ritual in our home, besides rich and aromatic bhuna gosht that appeared on the table at least once a month....
When I’m entertaining, I put out a variety of dips and spreads including herb veggie dip, avocado dip, and this light and flavorful hummus. Once you try my hummus recipe, you’ll never need to buy it from the grocery store again. Hummus is a classic dish for good reason – it’s super flavorful, pairs well with so many different dippers and ingredients, and is quick to make. I’m sharing my tips and tricks for the absolute best version of this dip that will earn you rave reviews....
Fresh pine, cinnamon, vanilla, and orange. So fresh, yet so cozy. To me, there’s nothing better than a snow day and a pot of homemade potpourri simmering on the stove. It’s winter perfection. Last Christmas, I made potpourri in a pot for us all to enjoy, but this year I thought, why not take those scents and turn them into a gift for all our friends and family to enjoy as well....
You could use the same recipe to make til mawa ke ladoo(by simply rolling the mixture into small balls). It’s a perfect beginner recipe for those who feel intimidated by syrup(chashni). These come together in about 30 minutes are truly delicious with the nutty taste of til and creaminess of mawa. If you love indian mithai recipes with mawa, you will love these heavenly bites. I love making these til mawa roll for Makar Sankranti festival however this is an awesome recipe entire winter long....
When it’s warm outside, I turn to cooling salads like watermelon salad, creamy cucumber salad, and this refreshing tomato salad. This simple tomato salad recipe makes the perfect side dish or light main course for entertaining. Tomato Salad Ingredients To make this tomato salad you will need fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, red onions and mozzarella balls. The salad dressing is consists of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, sugar, garlic, black pepper and oregano....
One of my favorite parts about Thanksgiving is enjoying the leftovers the next day. Save some of that turkey and re-purpose it into this creamy, cheesy pasta delight. It’s sure to get rave reviews from family and friends. This post is sponsored by McCormick. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Dinner at the Zoo possible! Thanksgiving is almost here, and it’s time to celebrate with turkey, gravy and all the trimmings....
I spent like the last thirty minutes going back and forth in my head about the title for this post. Keep it simple or go all out? I kind of feel like my recipe titles are always extremely long and I kind of hate that, but I just cannot leave anything out and this cake is no exception. Although, the title still does not do this cake justice. Like not even close....
This post is sponsored by Breville. We’re getting so close to Christmas! Yes, we all know how excited I get this time of year. So you can guess just how thrilled I am to partner with one of my favorite brands, Breville. I’m sure you’ve all heard me go on about just how much I love my Breville espresso machine. So when I had the opportunity to receive the new (and gorgeous) Red Velvet Cake collection, I was of course on board....
Today’s recipe is a delicious side dish that goes really well with any kind of Indian Bread. Veg Makhanwala – a creamy, rich and delicious restaurant style mixed vegetable curry. This curry is the proof that you don’t need any exotic ingredients to make restaurant style gravies at home. Making a makhani or makhanwala gravy is very simple at home, with just onions and tomatoes as the base of the gravy....
You know what is the best thing about having a food blog? You leave your comfort zone and try stuff that you don’t like much. Change by itself is difficult and when it involves food – the only thing that is worth living for, it is extraordinarily difficult. Having this food blog has helped me shed my inhibitions and try stuff that I once hated. Okra or Lady’s Finger is one such ingredient....
I am excited about this one. Can’t you tell? But first a little story. Yeah, this pizza has a story and it’s pretty embarrassing. You guys like my stories right? Ok, maybe you shouldn’t answer that. Unless by some miracle you do. Then go right ahead. I am really lucky and have a kitchen surrounded with GIANT windows. Actually, they are technically doors and they go all around our kitchen....
Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to meet some truly inspiring and kind people in the food, lifestyle, fashion, and wellness industries. One of those people is Liz Moody. Liz is someone I’ve followed for years, so naturally I was beyond excited about her just released cookbook, Healthier Together. With options for every kind of eater, Healthier Together provides a mix of everything from breakfast, to lunch, to dinner....
When I’m looking for new and interesting ways to enjoy zucchini, I make zucchini casserole, fried zucchini and these delicious zucchini fritters. In the summer months, my garden is always overflowing with zucchini! One of my favorite ways to enjoy this versatile vegetable is with zucchini fritters. They’re perfect when served alongside chicken or fish, and are a great way to get the family to eat their veggies. How do you make zucchini fritters?...
When you need a quick and easy dinner that tastes great, try these chicken dishes that include sensational stir fries, creamy casseroles and spectacular sheet pan meals. If you’ve been around here before, you know that I love my one pot meals. A complete meal in a single pan with less clean up? Yes please! It’s no wonder that my one pot meals are some of the most popular recipes on my site....
Ok, well I may have thrown in a few healthier eats too, because a little color is delicious. Or at least I think so, but then again I could survive off of vegetables and fruits. It’s true I could. But I mean, I still love all the foods I have listed here, so let’s talk about those today. Since the Super Bowl is exactly one week from today I wanted to share 26 of my favorite Super Bowl recipes....
I was never, ever planning on posting this bread, and not because it’s not amazingly delicious. Because I promise you, this bread will rock your world. So much so that you may be making it once a week from here on out. It’s just that good and by far the easiest thing I make. Without a doubt. The only reason I was not going to post this recipe is that it’s embarrassingly easy....
