I think one of the best feelings in the world is when comfort food magically prepares itself for me in the crockpot. This tom kha gai inspired soup does just that. It’s really like doing all of about 5 minutes of work and being rewarded for 3 hours worth. And take it from me, it’s the best feeling ever!! The crockpot is my buddy. It lets me use it in anyway I find suitable....

For another berry treat, give Summer Berry Tart a try! I’ve been in love with meringues ever since I was little and was given these meringue kisses as a treat by my mum. I discovered Pavlova much later in life but quickly learned that this cream and fruit meringue cloud is infinitely lighter and tastier than my childhood sweets. Summer seems to be the perfect season for making and indulging in a Pavlova cake, so I decided to make two meringues and stack them up tall....

Love fried rice as much as I do? Then try my Easy Shrimp Fried Rice or my Low Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice! Easy Beef Fried Rice Beef Fried Rice is one of my favorite meals. It’s an easy way to use up leftover rice and veggies that you have in the fridge. Best of all this Beef Fried Rice Recipe can be made in under 30 minutes! I loaded this fried rice with carrots, broccoli, and lots of garlic....

French Toast Muffin Cups These French Toast Muffin Cups are addicting! They are soft and fluffy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside. These make a great make ahead breakfast for kids on the go. They are also a great brunch option and are a fun breakfast during the holidays! I like to use leftover croissants to make my muffin cups. You could also use challah bread, brioche or white bread....

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina takes me right back to my favorite holiday of all time. Every time I think of the words ‘Gnocchi alla Sorrentina’ I’m transported back to the southern coast of Italy where we spent a few days before making our way through other parts of Italy! It was magical and I think it’s safe to say, I ate about 20 pounds of pasta (and roughly the same weight in tomatoes, too....

Hi! Do you still remember me? Yes! I’ve been gone for over a week now, after promising all these amazing recipe that I had for you that SHOULD have gone up over the course of this week and last. I bring you this simple miso salmon as a peace offering. Can we be friends again now? For those of you that may have seen this post, you know I had gone to Toronto for the hubby’s cousin’s wedding....

Frittata muffins are an excellent option for meal prep because they keep for several days in the refrigerator, and freeze well for a few months! I often make two or three batches at a time, using different add-ins to keep things interesting and freeze them for when I need a quick, healthy breakfast. If you need another easy breakfast recipe, then try my frittata recipe, breakfast casserole, and shakshuka recipe....

When the month-long BM was announced along with the wonderful A-Z alphabet theme, I was right on making lists with several unique dishes and dishes that were new to me. When the dates started getting close and I realized that I would not be able to do the marathon making just unique dishes, I started bringing in more practical dishes. One such addition to my list is this Elumichampazham saadham or lemon rice....

Firecracker???????????? What better way to start the week than with the most delicious salmon recipe in the world. Yes friends. I am beyond obsessed with this salmon in foil recipe that is drizzled with my homemade firecracker sauce. I’ve been putting this sauce on everything lately. When a simple idea like a sweet and tangy yet slightly spicy and addicting firecracker sauce gets stuck in my head on an endless loop, I find new ways to put it on everything....

I have a lot of recipes bookmarked from the Baking Mega Marathon. It might be months before I try out all the recipes that I have bookmarked. When looking for snack ideas to post for this month, I remembered this recipe that I had bookmarked from Sreevalli’s space. I always wanted this during the interval break along with the wheel-shaped spicy fryums. I was in no mood to deep fry the moong dal, so I loved the microwave version she had posted....

I grew up in Uttar Pradesh for a good part of my life and their cuisine is something that is very close to my heart. We love the pickles that they make and recently when craving for one such pickle, I came across this recipe in Maayeka. I just loved this version and it was very easy to make as well. I made it with a not-so-spicy green chili and that way we ate it more like a subzi than a pickle....

Can you tell i’m a little apple obsessed at the moment? Is it shamefully obvious? I made that super healthy and colorful autumn harvest salad with chunks of sweet apples last week and I was so glad to hear some of you gobbled it up while handing out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters. And I made those caramel apple cinnamon rolls, boy were those a hit with our friend and neighbors!...

And if you love Christmas recipes, then check out this roundup of my all-time favorite Christmas cookies! Must-Make Christmas Recipes to Gift This Holiday Season This time of year can be stressful when it comes down to knowing what all to buy for the various people in your life that you’ll exchange gifts with. Thankfully, this roundup of easy edible Christmas gifts makes spreading joy over the holidays easy. Whether you’re sharing these delightful and festive Christmas recipes with friends, family, neighbors, mail carriers or teachers, this is sure to bring a smile to their face and make their hearts light!...

Gimme all the cheddar and load it up into homemade jalapeño cheddar bread for me, wouldja? Pillowy soft sandwich bread speckled with pickled jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Can you imagine the amazing grilled cheese sandwiches you can make with this? Holy moly, that would hands-down be the most amazing grilled cheese of life. This bread. This jalapeño cheddar bread has cost me a lot. Not only have I made it more times than I’m willing to recount now, but it’s also left a huge dent on my wood floors....

published Jan 04, 2023 Sweet, sticky, and savory, today’s recipe for honey chicken highlights some of my favorite parts of Chinese cuisine. Hot and crispy bites of chicken meet ooey-gooey honey sauce and toppings for a dynamite flavor combination. While the minced red chili is optional, I highly recommend it. Just a small dash of heat really brings the other flavors in the dish to life. This dish is bursting with so much flavor, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make!...

You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this easy recipe! And it only takes a few minutes to put together, and you can stir it up right in the mug. Grab your favorite mug, put the kettle on, and you’ll be sipping on a comforting hot toddy in no time! If you’re looking for more cocktail recipes, try my Irish coffee, eggnog, or wassail. What You Need to Make This Recipe Whiskey – Irish whiskey is the gold standard for hot toddies, but any type of whiskey or bourbon will work in this recipe....

I’ve been on a banana bread kick lately. It makes the perfect snack, breakfast, or dessert and this Dulce de Leche Banana Bread is no exception. This banana bread with dulce de leche is incredibly moist, perfectly sweet, and swirled with lots of dulce de leche sauce. It is AMAZING! It goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or chai tea in the morning. This is the best banana bread to wake up to!...

How to Keep your brown sugar moist Store in a ziplock bag with the air pressed out. If your sugar is going to be kept for a while then pop a marshmallow or piece of white bread in there. The moisture from either of these will keep your brown sugar nice and sift. Use a sugar bear! You can buy ceramic brown sugar keepers for a few dollars. They last forever and work wonders....

Ingredients and substitutes for Indian-Style Chaat Nachos Tortilla Chips - Tortilla chips are the salty and crunchy vehicle for the toppings. Choose your favorite variety that is also sturdy enough to hold the yummy goodness. Red Onion and Tomatoes - Fresh finely cut veggies are what give these nachos brightness. You can add even more veggies like bell peppers or sauteed mushrooms if you want to amp up your veggie content....

Homemade grain bowls are a go-to around here. And these Chicken Tinga bowls just made it to the top of the list! One night a week, I’ll make us bowls. You know, where you make the protein, grab the rice or quinoa from the fridge, and top it with things like sliced carrots, cucumbers, or quick-pickled onions and call it a meal. Before these Chicken Tinga bowls, we had salmon sushi bowls weekly....