This recipe shows you how to make a classic Moscow Mule with all the tips for achieving the best flavor but I’ve also included some popular variations that are just as easy and delicious as the original! What you need to make this recipe Vodka – If possible, don’t use the cheapest brand but instead a brand you know and trust. The taste and quality of the vodka will make a difference since this is a super simple cocktail....

Equally impressive, but more economical and lower in fat, is my meat-free vegetarian moussaka. Made with green lentils instead of lamb, it is earthy, nutty and wholesome. And, marginally faster to make! Moussaka with potatoes When we think ‘moussaka’, we think ‘Greece’. It is seen as the national dish after all! However, the widely recognized recipe was only popularized and adapted to more European tastes in Greece as recently as the 1920s....

Growing up vatha kuzhambu made with radish used to be my favorite and now it is the same with my boys. Anytime, I ask them what kuzhambu to make, the immediate answer would be radish kuzhambu. We love mullangi/radish and use it very often at home. We even grow our own radish but I hardly use that to make kuzhambu. The homegrown radish is so tender that it is often eaten as a salad....

Ingredients and Substitutes Pista aka Pistachios - More specifically shelled, roasted pistachios. Heavy Cream - Gives the ice cream lightness and airiness. You can alternatively substitute Cool Whip if you don’t want to whip the heavy cream yourself. Condensed Milk - Adds the sweetness and creaminess to the ice cream. Difference between kulfi and ice cream I developed this no-churn pista ice cream because I wanted something similar in taste to kulfi....

Love smoothies as much as I do? Try my Strawberry Banana Smoothie, my Healthy Berry Smoothie, and my Berry Spinach Smoothie. Oatmeal Smoothie Smoothies that are healthy AND taste good are the best! And the ones that require a spoon instead of a straw are even better. This Oatmeal Smoothie is loaded with creamy peanut butter, old fashioned oats, and soy milk. Even though it’s loaded with protein and healthy nutrients, it tastes like dessert in a glass!...

In my world the simplest dinner recipes are truly the best. ❤️ And you can bet that this Greek Chicken and Rice dish truly is. Marinated chicken, perfectly cooked rice pilaf with a zing of lemon and tons of freshy freshness from the herbs. Oh and this is totally a one pot dinner recipe aka easy clean up recipe aka minimum prep time recipe. Win. Win. And Win. And speaking of winning, Saturday night we were out with some friends for dinner (burgers guys, burgers!...

It’s the perfect summer treat, as the sweet orange flavor makes for a refreshing bite that everyone will want more of. Not only is there orange flavor in the cake, but there’s also an orange curd filling as well, so each bite is full of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. If you want another orange-flavored dessert recipe, then try my orange cake recipe, orange cookies recipe, or cranberry orange scone recipe!...

I am starting the New Year with one of our very traditional family recipes, parangikai paal kootu. Growing up in a village and a farm-based family, we had access to all kinds of traditional and rare vegetables. In fact, one of my favorite recipes that my patti (grandmother) used to make is this parangikai paal kootu. I love recipes that are on the sweeter side and my family is no exception....

If you are craving something sweet but don’t feel like eating cake, pie, or muffins, make this peanut butter mousse. It will easily satisfy your cravings for a dessert. Especially if you love peanut butter, this sweet treat is meant for you! You can enjoy it for breakfast or grab one parfait in the afternoon when you need an energy kick. This vegan mousse is also a perfect no-bake dessert for the summer because it’s so light....

Baking cookies is one of my favorite tasks and I love the holiday season for that reason. I look forward to the holiday season every year to try a handful of new cookie recipes and also to bake our family favorite. This Pecan Shortbread cookies or the Pecan Sandies is no exception. I first tasted the commercial Keebler Sandies from the store and it immediately became one of my favorites....

Almost every time we eat there he asks the regular marinara sauce to be substituted with this (except when he is eating Fettuccine Alfredo). My kids love to eat at Olive Garden, so we are there at least once a month. The major taste difference that I have found between the regular marinara and this sauce is that Arrabbiata has loads of garlic and is very spicy. I have seen pieces of fresh red chilies in the sauce that makes it quite spicy....

Filet mignon has a special place in the steak pantheon, but it’s not alone! If you love spectacular steaks, you need to check out our Tomahawk Steak with Herb Butter! Filet Mignon is quite possibly the most elegant of steaks, so no wonder it is often associated with a special occasion of sorts. This cut of beef is impossibly tender. The texture is often described as if it melts in your mouth....

They are shockingly so easy to make as the dough comes together in only a few steps. It’s perfect for beginners as the dough is very forgiving and they’re also easier to make than traditional pretzels, as you don’t have to twist and shape the dough. Simply cut them into little bite-sized pieces, and you’re good to go! If you want another game day crowd-pleaser, then try my nachos recipe, chicken wings recipe, or sweet potato fries recipe....

Love easy snack recipes? Then you’ve got to try my Peanut Butter Protein Balls or my Cranberry Protein Balls! Pumpkin Granola By now, you guys surely know how much I love granola. So far, I’ve shared my Maple Pecan Granola, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola, and Coconut Granola! And now, we can add this (nearly) perfect Pumpkin Pecan Granola to the list! I always have granola on hand because it makes a super healthy snack or breakfast....

Creamy, Comforting Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Cheese As we tumble towards fall and winter, I’m practically salivating at the idea of warm, comforting, cozy dishes like creamy roasted cauliflower soup, lentil shepherd’s pie, and tantanmen ramen. However, nothing sums up the flavors of fall quite like pumpkin and this nourishing pumpkin pasta bake made with wholesome fall ingredients! Soon, we’ll be spotting the first of the season’s pumpkin, and along with creamy pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie, this baked pumpkin pasta with cheese is a must-make....

Don’t be intimidated by the layers and color. This post will walk you through step by step how to make a rainbow layer cake that everyone will love. The cake is moist, tender, and has a sweet vanilla flavor throughout. It pairs wonderfully with the smooth buttercream icing, and I top it with some rainbow sprinkles to give everyone a hint of what’s inside. It’s truly an impressive cake that’s fun for all ages which you can effortlessly assemble....

Friends, carb lovers, and soup enthusiasts, lend me your… eyes? Okay, not too sure where I was going with that one. Maybe it’s the carbs talking? All I can presently think about is the way that roasted garlic smells when it’s mingling with rosemary and good olive oil. My heart does a little summersault as the focaccia bread bakes away unleashing the most delightful aroma. Then when you pull it out of the oven, you can hear just the faintest sizzle of the olive oil as it gently bubbles and kisses the outer crust until it’s golden brown....

Spatchcock Chicken! It sounds super fancy, but honestly, it’s as simple as removing the backbone of the chicken, smearing on a garlic and herb butter and roasting the chicken until the skin is beautifully golden and crisp. And this happens to be one of those meals that you can and should put together for your significant other on V-DAY. In the past, I’ve shared a one-hour roasted chicken recipe with you, but ever since I’ve discovered spatchcock chicken, I’ve sorta hopped on this train and haven’t gotten off yet....

I love how toasty and nutty these seeds are. But don’t feel like pumpkin seed is all you can roast. You can also use this technique on butternut, acorn, delicata, and spaghetti squash seeds. You simply have to adjust the roasting time based on how small or large the seeds are. You can’t go wrong with this snack recipe. Want another delicious fall treat? Try my pumpkin whoopie pies recipe, pumpkin snickerdoodle recipe, or pumpkin bars recipe....

Manipur is a state in the Northeast India, with Imphal as the capital. The state is bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam and Burma. Manipur is one of the states in the group called the Seven Sister States. Manipur literally means the ‘land of jewels’ and is one of the very beautiful places on earth. Manipur has an exotic landscape with gently undulating hills, beautiful green valleys, blue lakes, and dense forest....