Hot honey pretzel chicken fingers are on repeat over here! We’re talking about crunchy, baked, or air-fried chicken tenders marinated in honey mustard dressing so they are full of flavor and then drizzled with homemade hot honey that tastes like magic! I kid you not; the house-made hot honey is dynamite! I’m done paying close to ten bucks for the famous kind from the store. My homemade version doesn’t have a funny after-taste; am I the only one that felt the store-bought kind had that?...

Love easy salad recipes? Then you need to try my Cucumber Avocado Salad and my BLT Pasta Salad! Pea Salad Pea salad is a classic American side dish that’s as colorful as it is delicious! It’s packed with bright green peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Then, all of those ingredients are tossed with a dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and a little pinch of sugar....

Kadalai Paruppu Sweet Kosumalli is a very traditional sweet kosumalli served in weddings and functions. I always adore and love to eat the different variety of sweet and spicy dishes that they serve in a wedding. One of the reasons I love going to weddings, apart from the dressing up part is the food. The flavors are so different in a kalyana saapadu that I fail to get anywhere else....

Ingredients Black CTC tea - It’s important to use black CTC tea for a strong cup of chai. You can learn more about this type of tea, its substitutes, and why it makes the best cup of chai in this detailed blog post. However, if you want to skip right to the brand recommendation, I suggest Red Label for your chai needs. Saffron Water and Milk - I use a 1:1 ratio of milk to water in my chai for a creamy result....

If you love Italian food, why not check out our Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce? Amazing flavours without the fuss! There are not too many people out there who don’t see mac and cheese as the epitome of comfort food. Pasta swimming in creamy cheese sauce. What’s not to love?! It’s absolutely perfect as it is. As great as macaroni and cheese might be, once in a while I get bored and I am drawn to experiment....

Looking for more bread and sandwich recipes? Check out my BLT Grilled Cheese and my Homemade Burger Buns! Yes you can make Pretzel Rolls at Home! Whenever I see a sandwich on a menu made on a pretzel roll I always have to have it. I love pretzel buns! This pretzel roll recipe turns out perfectly soft, chewy and golden brown. They always make a sandwich 10 x better. Making homemade pretzel rolls rolls at home are a lot easier to make than you think!...

published May 05, 2021 Homemade condiments taste so much better than store-bought, and they can be fun to make, too. Not only that, but I think it feels good to know exactly what is (and isn’t) in the condiments I use.If you’ve never done it before, pickling fruits and vegetables may seem intimidating, but I assure you, the process is really simple. What steers many people away from it is the time involved....

The Best Lentil Salad with Creamy Tahini Lime Dressing As a vegan, I’ve seen plenty of ‘but where do you get your protein,’ ‘how do you survive on salad?’ questions. Not only is my blog 90% hearty comfort food for all the salad-phobics, though, but I also love packing my salads full of plant-based protein, not just leafy greens. For example, I frequently enjoy this kidney bean salad, hearty quinoa salads, and now it’s the turn of this cold lentil salad!...

published Apr 29, 2022 Moo shu pork is a Northern Chinese meat and vegetable stir fry that’s full of authentic Chinese spices and seasonings. You might see it listed on the menu as “mu shi,” or “mu xu,” or “mu shu” pork. Spellings aside, the dish remains relatively consistent: marinated, thinly-sliced pork stir fried with bright, crisp vegetables and smothered in a savory sauce. It wasn’t until around the 1960s in America when moo shu pork found itself wrapped up like the Chinese version of a Mexican burrito....

published May 15, 2023 Harissa paste is most often featured in recipes from Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, but this popular kitchen staple is also found in recipes throughout North Africa. This fiery red sauce can be found in everything from egg recipes to meat dishes to cold vegetable salads and more. It is used both as a seasoning for recipes and as a condiment served alongside dishes. Once you master this simple recipe, a whole new world of possibilities will open up....

We have been following a tradition in my family that we eat in the house on special occasions. We would eat out sometime that specific week for a special occasion and on the day of the occasion, be it a birthday or anniversary or in this case, Mother’s Day we chose to eat at home. Since I was doing the theme gourmet gravies for this week, I thought I would go over the top and just indulge in this creamy and rich subzi, navaratna kaaju kurma....

And if you are lucky enough to have leftovers once you are done eating it, make this epic Focaccia Sandwich. What is focaccia bread? It’s truly a bread like no other. It’s instantly recognisable by its a flat, round or rectangular shape. Dimpled and studded with herbs, olives or garlic, or often heavily laden with roasted tomatoes, cheese and pesto. But that is not all. What sets it apart in the bread world is its unmistakeable texture and flavour....

My recipe will show you how to make the very best classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies but I’ve also provided some fun variations whether you want to add a little chocolate or crunchy toasted nuts. They’re super easy to make, can be prepared in advance, and can be frozen too. Don’t forget to check out some of my other classic cookie recipes like my Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cowboy Cookies, and Nutella Cookies!...

Onion Rava dosai is my first choice when we go out to eat in a South Indian restaurant. The crunchy dosai with sweet onions is so delicious accompanied with chutney and/or sambhar. My previous attempts to make this dosai at home have failed very many times. This is one recipe that works really well. I found this recipe from Rak’s kitchen and the texture of the dosai is right where I want it to be....

Though it needs time to chill, this easy panna cotta recipe is quick and beginner-friendly, making it the perfect make-ahead dessert. Serve it chilled with a variety of delicious toppings, like fresh berries, berry compote, shaved chocolate or cocoa powder, and more. Double it for a crowd and use the serving dishes that best fit your occasion. For more classic Italian desserts, try my cannoli recipe, bomboloni recipe, and zeppole recipe....

Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu is my husband’s all time favorite. Any day this Paruppu Urundai Mor Kulambu would be his first choice for lunch/dinner. The paruppu Urundai in the kuzhambu is a wonderful way to get more protein in the meal and also serves as a vegetable component for the kuzhambu. I usually pair the Mor Kuzhambu with Vazhaipoo paruppu Usili or Beans Paruppu usili. But, since I am using the same lentil to make this Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu, I made beans curry with it....

Navarthri festial is around the corner and this is the time when there is no shortage of protein in any kitchen. I love Navaratri and having people over for golu. It is that time of the year when we get to visit all our friends and families and enjoying their delicious food and beautiful decorations. Payatham Paruppu Sundal is one of the first sundal I make for Navaratri. Other than this sundal, I make Payatham Paruppu Payasam with Moong dal....

I actually totally forgot about the second batch of these cookies while I was puttering away at another project leaving them in the oven for about triple the suggested bake time, they were a bit singed and not camera ready but I ate them nonetheless! Some people like my husband like soft chewy cookies, others enjoy CRISPY crunchy cookies. Well I prefer the later but I truly enjoy a burn cookie, anyone else?...

This homemade pimento cheese recipe is easy to make, stores well for several days, and tastes so much better than the store-bought version. Make a big batch of this delicious dip before the holiday season to enjoy with sliced red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrot or celery sticks, pita triangles, and buttery crackers. You can also use the cheese spread on grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers for a bit of zest!...

published Aug 11, 2023 Pineapple raita is a fresh, fruity, and flavorful dish from the world of Indian Cuisine. Also known as pineapple pachadi (primarily in South India), this insanely scrumptious yogurt sauce is perfect for adding loads of lively flavor and cooling effect. It delivers a touch of creamy richness without too much heaviness. From dipping crackers to jazzing up curries, raita is your ticket to saucy success. Pineapple raita is also incredibly easy to make, requiring only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time....