We always lived in suburbs, since my dad worked for an electrical company and his projects were outside the city. Cool morning, hot days followed by quiet evenings were something we got very used to. In a blink of an eye, if someone asks me to go back to that phase of my life, I would be very happy to do so. One of our house owners were the Bajpai’s and they were strictly no onion, no garlic eating family....

December is here and this is my delightful baking season. I bake loads of cookies and cakes to give out to our friends and teachers. This is also the time when I make a lot of new recipes that I have never made before. This Molasses Drop cookie is one such recipe that has been on my bookmark for about a year. This is from Martha Stewart’s website, but I think it is from one of her guest writers....

Homemade Shrimp Risotto! Have you ever made risotto before? Because up until very recently it was something I thought I’d never make again. There may have been an incident sometime in the past five years when I thought huh, this can’t be that hard! I channeled my inner Ina and set to work. I went in blind… on risotto. Let that sink in for a second. [face palm] What was I even thinking?...

For day 2 of the Blogging Marathon under Kid’s Delight – Holiday special recipes, I have this very traditional Indian cookie, Nan Khatai. Nan Khatai had been in my mind for the past few months, but never really got to make it. Last month, we visited our cousins and that is when I made it for the first time. My boys simply loved it for the reason that it was very aromatic from the ghee....

Rich and Fudgy No-Bake Caramel Brownies If there is an option available for me to lighten up a dessert, I’ll do it. I’ve already shared recipes for vegan and gluten-free black bean brownies, chickpea brownies, and sweet potato brownies, but now I’m taking on my biggest challenge yet with these rich caramel brownies! Looking like vegan millionaire bars, this caramel brownie recipe combined layers of dense and fudgy no-bake brownie with a coconut milk based caramel sauce and rich melted chocolate topping....

Looking for more no bake dessert recipes? Try my Individual No Bake Vanilla Cheesecake, The Best No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars or my Easy No Bake S’mores Bars! No Bake Chocolate Cookies All you need for these delicious no bake chocolate cookies is one pan and 10 minutes — there really isn’t an easier cookie recipe out there. The hardest part about this chocolate cookie recipe is waiting for them to cool!...

I surprised my kids a couple of days ago by picking them up from school and instead of bringing them home taking them out for some hot cocoa and a tour of Christmas lights. When I triumphantly announced my plan to them my son looked at me with a sour face and mumbled, “But I want to go home and play xbox.” It was obvious more Christmas spirit was needed....

published Dec 07, 2022 Mediterranean cuisine is one of my favorites along the Silk Road. This region of the world offers undeniably amazing food, and today’s recipe for olive tapenade is a prime example of this fact. This traditional condiment is deeply flavorful and surprisingly easy to make. Every single ingredient, from the olives to the anchovies, offer a uniquely powerful punch. You end up with an olive spread that is brimming over with earthy, briny, bright, and umami tones....

What You’ll Need For This Recipe Sour Cream: You can substitute yogurt for the sour cream if needed. Eggs: This recipe uses only the egg whites but you can use the whole eggs if desired. Just reduce the sour cream to 1/4 cup. How to Make Oreo Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350F and add papers to your muffin tin. Roughly chop the Oreos with a knife, you’ll want to end up with a cup....

how to Make Panzanella Salad A Few Tips for Panzanella ANY bread will work for this salad and if your wondering, a stale french bread is probably the most popular as it holds its structure and absorbs all that dressing. You can add butter lettuce, rocket or almost any mixed green to this salad. If making ahead just mix all the main ingredients except the dressing and croutons then add those at the last moment and toss....

Pair this vibrant salad with my Summer Party Mojito Grilled Chicken! Pasta Salad Recipes Who doesn’t love a good ol’ pasta salad recipe! Well, me actually. At least not the classic version of it, by which I mean an overcooked pasta drenched in mayonnaise. Just can’t do it. Pasta is such a great ingredient to use in salads in the summer but it’s plain by nature, so it needs bold flavours to perk it up....

No popsicle mold? Not a problem! You can make a DIY version using shot glasses, or any small cup! To get the popsicle stick to stand upright cover the top with some plastic wrap and just poke the stick through. Steps to Make These Popsicles If you’ve tried these popsicles then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!...

What You’ll Need for This Recipe Pecans: You can use pre-chopped pecans which tend to be a bit less expensive and save you a step as well. Unsalted butter: If you’d like to use salted butter then eliminate the added salt. How to Make Pecan Sandies Cut your cold butter into small pieces and add them to the bowl of your mixer along with the salt and both sugars. Beat on medium speed until worked into a paste....

Hold the phone. It’s one-pan dinner – pesto baked chicken. As in, we’ve got the sauce, chicken, veggies, and cheese all in one dish. Grab a couple of boxes of cherry tomatoes, or grape or plum tomatoes (whatever you can find), and a handful of fresh basil and just watch this dinner come together right before your eyes. It’s like stepping right into summer; this pesto baked chicken hits the nail right on the head!...

If you like sweet pastries, check out my Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns. Do your cravings come fast and urgent? It seems to happen to me especially often when I am tired, at which point a simple, speedy baking recipe can be a life saver! I don’t know what it is about cinnamon in baked goods that makes them absolutely irresistible to me. Just the aroma of it wafting through the house drives me mad!...

So you might be wondering: what’s the difference between a quiche and quiche Lorraine? The answer is not much. A classic quiche Lorraine is a type of quiche named after the Lorraine region of France that is made from eggs, heavy cream, bacon, and Gruyere cheese. Of course, everyone makes their own modifications to a recipe over time, so don’t stress if you have to change an ingredient to suit your preference....

Qutab Flatbread was one of the very first flatbreads that I made for the series. Q is a hard alphabet and I have had struggles in the past when doing A to Z series. I have tried Quinoa plenty of times before as that is the only thing that would come to my mind. This time though, I had this recipe bookmarked and ready to go a long time ago and made it when my father was here on vacation....

I love entertaining and most of the times I struggle with choosing what to make for appetizer/starter. I don’t want to always make fried appetizers and sometimes prefer more engaging starters. This 3 ingredients bean dip is perfect for such occasions when guests can just dip into the creamy dip. I made this as our evening snack tonight and it was so delicious that we ate it like dinner itself....

published Sep 14, 2022 Sometimes when I’m in a cooking rut, I like to get inspired by my favorite chefs. I’ve been following Jamie Oliver for as long as I can remember. I love heading to his site when I’m feeling stuck. I recently rediscovered his recipe for chicken in milk and decided to put my own twist on it! Switching up regular milk for coconut is a game changer....

Buttercream roses are so beautiful and really easy! As always, the key is having the right tools. For these cupcakes a large petal tip (number 126 if your wondering) is really important. It takes an extra minute or two longer than a plain swirl BUT it is totally worth it. I filled my piping bag with white and light pink buttercream to give the roses a more realistic, two-tone effect....