I will fully admit that the combined aroma of cinnamon and apple coming from my kitchen is one of the most addictive smells ever. From this Apple Crisp Without Oats to these Vegan Apple Muffins with streusel topping, I’ve got several delicious cinnamon and apple desserts to enjoy on this blog. They’re comforting, warm, and perfect for the cooler fall and winter months (and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas) – but can also be enjoyed year-round!...

I am sure you know how much I love pizza. Yes, I adore it! That’s why I always get so excited when I create a new pizza recipe. This deep dish pizza is a crowd-pleaser for sure. You can make the recipe with a regular (wheat flour) dough, but for all of you who are gluten-free (and vegan), you have to try out this recipe! Healthy Pizza You might ask why I am sharing this vegan deep dish pizza recipe with you....

Simple Sweet and Savory Pineapple Curry with 6 Vegetables Curries are one of my favorite super satisfying meals to enjoy no matter the time of the year, but this Indian coconut curry is one of my favorites for the warmer summer months. By adding pineapple to this vegetable curry recipe, the tangy sweetness provides a super satisfying contrast to the creamy coconut milk and spicy, warm curry sauce. As a result, it tastes truly comforting while remaining healthy, well-balanced, and refreshing....

This salad is a great way to use up any leftover roast beef! I am definitely on a salad roll lately and the reason for this roll is twofold, my friends. I make them because I have to eat them and I keep making new ones because it’s bad enough that the majority of my meals are salad, it would be absolutely unbearable if I had to eat the same one over and over again....

Creamy chicken pasta recipes are weeknight-cooking saviours. Quick and easy, tasty and satisfying, what more can you ask for? Add these dishes to your comfort food repertoire: chicken marsala fettucine and chicken and bacon pasta. Skillet chicken lasagna Traditional lasagna recipes have a reputation for being time-consuming, complicated, and requiring multiple ingredients. Not to mention washing up! It’s true, they are a labour of love and usually mean an afternoon in the kitchen....

Love summer cocktails? Try my Spiked Berry Lemonade and my Classic Mint Mojito. White Wine Sangria I love sangria, especially during the summer. The fresh fruit and citrus mixed with wine is the perfect combination. I like to make my white wine sangria recipe with tons of fresh fruit and not too sweet so it’s not overly sweet and totally sippable all day long. And sometimes (OK most times) the simplest recipes are the best....

If you are looking to host a smaller gathering, why not roast a delicious and juicy chicken instead? Also, check out my Thanksgiving Recipe Collection to give you cooking and organization tips for the holiday season ahead as well as all recipes you could possibly need! Who is gearing up for the holiday season and thinking of their festive menu? It is officially that time of the year, and we need to talk TURKEY…seriously....

That’s right. 5 ingredients in this slow cooker queso dip. You can count them on one hand. And it’ll take you half that time to prep that dip. Sounding like a winner already, doesn’t it? Can we just talk about how cooking for a crowd kinda sucks… sometimes. If you’re hosting The Big Game at your place this year, this is the perfect slow cooker queso dip to make. You’re gonna thank me for this one....

Take a lot at my Rustic Plum Cheesecake for an easy and more relaxed take on traditional cheesecakes! Or try my easy No Bake Cheesecake. Some days are just made for almond raspberry cheesecake. You know them, right? Not the days when you are sad and just want to stuff your face with ice cream straight from a tub. No, I am talking about bright, sunshiny days that are made even brighter by this beauty!...

The Tonak masala is something that can be made ahead and stored for future uses, just like we make the Sambhar powder or the garam masala. I followed a recipe from a thread called Goan and Konkani recipes, where a person named Veena has described in detail her MIL’s recipe. I really liked her version and thought will give it a try. Also learned from the thread, that people generally make a big batch of this masala and store it in the refrigerator for future use with different legumes and vegetables....

Today’s post is sponsored by USA Pulses & Pulse Canada. We’re using cute little beluga lentils in today’s lentil kale salad recipe! Healthful, flavorful, colorful, and autumn perfect. Just a few of the reasons I absolutely adore today’s lentil kale salad recipe. Friends, there is just so much goodness loaded into this one salad recipe. It’s not only stunning to look at but also tastes just as beautiful. You’ve got hearty, thinly sliced kale, beluga lentils, aka little powerhouse of nutrition, juicy golden raisins, all drizzled with a lightly tangy but mild red wine vinaigrette....

Aval is one of the easiest and quickest ingredients from the pantry to work with. Upma is always considered a quick-fix dinner at my house. When in a hurry or when there is no time for any kind of prep work, upma is the easiest solution. This week I am doing Bachelor cooking, which means I will be posting recipes that are easy to make, involve no prep work or minimal prep work, and can be made with easily available ingredients....

I used a sweet blackberry vinegar to make a light and zingy citrus dressing for this salad. You can sub in a white wine or champagne vinegar in it’s place but a balsamic dressing would work very nicely as well! How To Make Avocado Salad frequently asked questions How can you tell if an avocado is ripe? The avocado will be darker in appearance, have a skin that’s a bit rougher looking and will be slightly soft when pressed....

This baked pasta is also wonderful for preparing ahead of time, so you have an easy, stress-free week. It keeps really well in the fridge, freezes wonderfully, and reheats beautifully. Want some sides to make this meal even heartier? Try my garlic bread recipe, Caprese salad recipe, or roasted carrots recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Pasta — rigatoni pasta is ideal as this is a baked rigatoni pasta!...

Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes; am I right? I love a slow-roasted herb turkey recipe but I enjoy making turkey sandwiches more the next day than I do filling up my plate with it on Thanksgiving. Nope, that prime real estate is reserved for the green bean casserole, this herb stuffing, roasted garlic asiago mashed potatoes, fresh focaccia bread, homemade cranberry sauce, and creamed spinach or creamed corn....

Making your favorite Asian restaurant dishes at home is so easy! Try my Pepper Steak or Sweet and Sour Chicken. Both are ready in 30 minutes! black pepper chicken Quick and easy dinners make our lives so much easier in the evenings. And what’s even better? When it tastes just like take out! This Black Pepper Chicken is so easy to throw together you’d think you’re at Panda Express. It’s just like the real deal!...

The best part about these scones is that you don’t need any special equipment to make them. All you need is a bowl to hand-mix all the ingredients together, and you’re good to go! If you’re looking for another breakfast recipe, try my Cinnamon Rolls recipe or Sticky Buns to mix things up. What You Need to Make this Recipe Baking powder — scones don’t have yeast, so the baking powder will help your scones rise....

Halwa making can be very intimidating for many, and I was one of them. It took me quite a while to get over my fear and start making halwa. I have to thank my husband for motivating me to make this Bombay Karachi Halwa. He loves this chewy corn flour halwa loaded with cashew nuts and that was when I first made this. After the success of this Bombay Halwa, I ventured into many different halwa recipes and had quite a success with them....

This French bouillabaisse recipe requires some prep work, but I guide you step-by-step through the simple process. In about an hour, you will have a rich, flavor-packed classic French dish perfect for a nice lunch or dinner – sure to dazzle your friends and family! For more tasty French soup recipes, try my French onion soup, vichyssoise recipe, or beef bourguignon recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Roasted Red Pepper – jarred roasted red peppers work great for this recipe, which you can easily find with the olives at most grocery stores....

If a burger salad is not your thing, take a look at our Epic Smash Burger for your next BBQ party. Or try a Grilled Halloumi Burger for a vegetarian option! If you are the type who can eat burgers every day and never get tired of them, this recipe is for you! My summer burger edition is for the nights when you crave those juicy beef patties but you also want it to be a touch more nutritious!...