Boy, this week has been a hot one! You know, every year I forgot how terribly hot it can get in Houston during the summertime. I mean, I’ve lived in Houston most of my life now, yet with the ultra pleasant weather between November and April, one honestly doesn’t want to remember how brutal Texas summers can be. So in times like this, I want something refreshing to eat and that’s what this Mexican Shrimp Salad is!...

Looking for more Pumpkin Recipes? Try my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread or my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins This is one of the easiest muffin recipes you will EVER make! All you need for this recipe is two bowls. No stand mixer needed! These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are not too sweet and are loaded with tons of chocolate chips. I added 1 1/2 cups of oil to these muffins & 1 can of pumpkin to make them super soft and tender....

Love cheesecake as much as I do? Then give my No Bake Cheesecake or my Cheesecake Cupcakes a try! Triple Chocolate Cheesecake So how do you take a classic cheesecake and give it a major upgrade? Obviously, you turn it into a triple chocolate cheesecake! This Chocolate cheesecake is super rich, thick, creamy and even features an Oreo cookie crust. It really does have the perfect amount of sweetness, richness and tons of chocolate in every layer!...

For the last day of this week’s blogging marathon, I decided to make a specialty from Tirunelveli district, Nellai Sambhar. The minute I hear the name Tirunelveli, the first thing that comes to my mind is halwa. Tirunelveli is very famous for its halwa and no other halwa can even come close to it. When I came across this dish on the internet, I was wondering what can be so different about a sambhar....

If you love this recipe then you’ll love my Egg Muffin Cups! They are perfect for meal prep and are whole 30 friendly! The Best Tortilla Baked Eggs Recipe Say hello to the easiest breakfast ever! These tortilla baked eggs are a unique and delicious way to serve breakfast or brunch. They are easy enough to make for a simple weekday breakfast, but fancy enough to replace the quiche for your next brunch get together!...

published Sep 22, 2023, updated Aug 14, 2024 Today’s Tuscan shrimp recipe is a lavish combination of tender shrimp with baby spinach leaves and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. I call it lavish because — trust me here — this is not your average tomato sauce. Smooth, heavy cream and zingy sun-dried tomatoes join tangy parmesan and earthy walnuts in one of the richest, most intensely flavored sauces you will ever encounter....

I love to make simple recipes that contain only a few ingredients and don’t take a lot of time. This chickpea ricotta is a recipe that everyone can make, it’s ridiculously simple. If you love dips with a cheesy taste, look no further. Does my own homemade ricotta cheese taste exactly the same? Probably not, however, it’s still very delicious! Ricotta Cheese Substitute with only 6 Ingredients Yes, that’s right!...

Healthy Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Sauce I love meals that are not only packed with veggies but also super versatile in using what I have left in my crisper drawer, and these vegan summer rolls fit the bill. While I’ve shared lots of wholesome, comforting veggie-packed meals previously like vegetable chop suey, vegan cabbage rolls, Hibachi-style fried rice, and veggie lo-mein, when you want a lighter option, then this summer roll recipe is perfect!...

Simple BBQ Marinated Tofu and Vegetable Kabobs With the weather heating up, it’s the perfect time to dust off those summer-friendly recipes, like vegan kebab sandwiches, Greek gyros, portobello steaks, and these marinated tofu and veggie kabobs! They are nutrient-packed (including protein-dense), packed with rainbow colors, and budget-friendly, perfect for BBQs, potlucks, garden parties, and a quick mid-week meal! Whether you’re already vegan, looking for a meat-free option for yourself or friends, or just want to eat more rainbow veggies – these vegetable kabobs are a must-try!...

Mexican dinners are very often made in my house and I love to include bean recipes whenever I am making them. Usually, for quick fixes on weeknights, I just open a can of refried beans, heat it up, and use it as a side. But lately, we all have started to not like refried beans. That is when I started making this Warm Mexican Black Bean Salad and it is definitely far more delicious than that can of refried beans....

I’m a big believer in off season travel. Lower prices are a great start, as are smaller crowds. A place like Prague becomes hauntingly beautiful with a light fog or occasional snowflake. Should you be looking for a recommendation on whether or not a winter trip to Prague is worthwhile, you have it. But make no mistake, visiting in the winter in Prague is a completely different experience from a Prague summer, and you will need to prepare yourself differently....

I can honestly say I never thought I’d write a blog post about ‘fun activities for quarantine,’ yet here we are! If you’re like us and are practicing social distancing, you know too well that, at this point, the days are running into each other. I don’t know about you, but we’re starting to get a little antsy! So with the weekend right around the corner, I thought I’d put together a list of things to do if you’re looking for a way to add a bit more variety into what we call the Coronavirus normal....

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And it just so happens to be the best time of the year, because, let’s face it, it’s a holiday based around food. How is that not the best thing ever? I’ve shared a killer herb roast thanksgiving turkey that you need to try and here are 19 Thanksgiving sides you can make and every kitchen tool you could need to put this meal together....

Homemade teriyaki loaded with tender chicken, a sweet-sticky-salty-umami-laden sauce, and al dente broccoli florets. All served on a bed of fluffy, aromatic rice. The same teriyaki chicken that takes twenty minutes to make from start to finish and requires simple, mostly pantry staple ingredients? Yes, please! Growing up, a trip to the mall was never complete without stopping at the Japanese restaurant at the food court for a quick shrimp teriyaki bowl....

What do you normally eat for breakfast? Granola? Toast? Just fruit? A smoothie? Porridge? Something savory, or nothing at all? What about a delicious and easy breakfast made with plant-based wholefood ingredients, like these healthy vegan banana pancakes? I love to make pancakes on weekends and serve them with banana, maple syrup or chocolate sauce. You can add dairy-free chocolate chips or just fruit to make them even healthier. Some people might fear that pancakes contain too much fat, sodium, and calories....

It’s chip and dip season!! A batch of homemade Pico de Gallo is a staple in our house once spring hits. Nevermind the fact that my husband won’t even look in the general direction of raw tomatoes. Okay, it’s me. I eat all the pico in the house, alright! I admit it! It’s a simple, low-calorie, and rest assured, a healthy recipe that adds tons of flavor to salads, serves as a quick snack with tortilla chips and goes with any and all kinds of meat that you throw on the grill this season!...

Vadai is popular and loved by all snacks. These deep-fried fritters are the best accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. It becomes even more loved when the weather is cooler or rainy. The name Aama vadai literally translates into tortoise vadai. It is called so because this paruppu vadai is hard and crunchy on the outside just like the shell of the tortoise. So we have two different kinds of vadai....

If you like this recipe give my Gluten Free Cookies or Flourless Peanut Butter Muffins a try! Almond Flour Banana Bread It’s no secret that I love banana bread! It makes the perfect make ahead breakfast or snack throughout the week. I’ve made banana bread with whole wheat flour, with tons of chocolate and one with dulce de leche! You name it I’ve probably tried to add it to my banana bread....

What You Need to Make This Recipe Brie — make sure to buy a wheel of cheese for this recipe. A wedge of brie won’t look the same as you want the rind to hold the melty cheese in until you serve it. There’s also no need to break the bank for this recipe. Any wheel of brie will bake nicely. How to Make Baked Brie Set the brie in the center of a piece of parchment paper a few inches larger than the cheese round on a baking sheet....

Schools have begun and so is all the lunch and snack packing. Until this year it was just my older one and my husband who were taking packed lunches and snacks, but this year my little one also started his full day of school. My little one with big taste buds requires variety not only in lunch but also n snacks. I love quick bread as they make up for a wonderful and filling snack....