It’s a dreamy dessert that will satisfy your craving for chocolate and it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert as the filling needs at least four hours to set up before serving. That means there’s one less thing on your to-do list on the day of your gathering, making for a stress-free event! If you want another easy chocolate dessert, then try my chocolate bundt cake recipe, chocolate mousse recipe, or flourless chocolate cake recipe....
Comfort food is my next post for my third day of the blogging marathon under the theme of cooking from a cookbook. After a busy week, I always look forward to that day, when I can make a comfort meal and just relish it. Kootu is comfort food for me. I love it with rice and paruppu (dal). I also like kootu for the reason that it is a very good way of getting vegetables into a kid’s meals....
published Nov 01, 2023 Today’s recipe is wholesome to the body and nourishing to the spirit. You can basically think of moussaka as an eggplant, potato and beef lasagna with eggplant layers in place of noodles. Try it once and you’ll understand why this mouthwatering and delightfully filling meal has been around for centuries. While moussaka is not complicated to prepare, there are quite a few steps and it could take around 2 hours to prepare....
Why You’ll Love Oatmeal with Protein Powder In my house, oats and breakfast go hand in hand. From banana baked oatmeal and peanut butter overnight oats to oatmeal chocolate chip bars and even healthy homemade cocoa puffs (!), oats are a staple. Recently, though, I’ve found myself craving creamy comfort and, as a new mother, needing extra sustenance to stay full and energized until lunch. Enter: protein oatmeal aka proats....
Dahi Baingana is a very delicious Orissa recipe that is made during their feasts. I was researching on few different recipes with eggplant and that is when I came to the Wiki page about this recipe. There were many versions of the recipe online, but I really liked this one from the cookbook, Classic Cooking of Orissa. Luckily the book (at least few pages) was available on Google books and that is where I bookmarked this recipe....
It’s really easy to make as long as you have the essential equipment to make it which are a heavy-duty mixer like a stand mixer (not handheld) and a candy thermometer. If you have both then this candy will be a breeze to make from scratch. What you need to make this recipe Egg whites – I use large egg whites, when separating the eggs make sure you don’t get any yolk mixed in with the white....
It’s brunch season! And normally, around this time I’d be sharing casseroles of all sorts because we all need a little something special on the table for mother’s day and all the spring and summer brunches you’re planning on hosting this year. But this time, I’m bringing easy blender crepes! Okay, if you’re wondering what in the world, allow me to explain. Blender crepes are crepes where the batter is made entirely in a blender as in press one button and you’ve instantly got crepe batter that you just need to pour into a hot skillet!...
More of an apple pie person? Grandma’s homemade apple pie is reminiscent of childhood autumns and just as comforting. Homemade apple crisp Apple crisp or apple crumble? It largely depends on which side of the Atlantic you are. 12 years ago, I was ordering apple crisp from North American menus, with a scoop of ice cream. Nowadays, it’s apple crumble and custard. Dreamy! There are a couple of finer points to it though....
Looking for more healthy snack / breakfast recipes perfect for meal prep? Then give my No Bake Energy Balls or my Oatmeal Smoothie a try! Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins These Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins couldn’t be easier. Simply add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse to combine that’s it! Best of all they are healthy, gluten free and make an awesome breakfast or dessert! They are also free of oil or refined sugars....
I kid you not, from the moment I started recipe testing, I’ve had a batch of my herb vinaigrette salad dressing in the refrigerator at all times. And in all honesty, this was going to be a recipe that I shared with my summer chicken cobb salad. But after making it so many times, I felt this little number deserved the spotlight all on its very own. You can bet your bottom dollar I’ll be making it again and again!...
The Best Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark This easy frozen cottage cheese bark is one of my new favorite treats! Not only is it high in protein, but it is high in flavor and perfect to keep in the freezer for warm days! It literally tastes like a snickers bar! Especially during the summer, I love making no-bake desserts and snacks that are a hit among adults and kids alike. This frozen cottage cheese bark is super easy to whip up, and versatile depending on your preferences....
Sesame ponzu shrimp rice bowls are so refreshing. It starts with the ponzu marinated shrimp. A bit of chili garlic sauce, a dash of honey, toasted sesame oil, and freshly squeezed orange juice round it out. We’ll cook shrimp in a hot skillet, so the sugar in the marinade caramelizes and gives them that instant glisten. Then there’s a fantastic orange and grapefruit (or pomelo) salad with minced serranos, green onions, mint, and fresh cilantro....
Light and healthier chicken salad sandwiches? I’ll take it. But before we get to today’s recipe — y’all. I almost needed a boat, a life jacket, sea salt hairspray and a paddle just to make it through this week. Talk about insane. ??????? Here in Houston we have literally had a years worth of rain in a matter of 24 hours and it just can’t stop, won’t stop. GAH! Along with that comes insane amounts of flooding in various parts of town....
What Is Boba Milk Tea? Bubble tea/ boba tea is a highly popular drink from Taiwan traditionally made with black tea, milk, and brown sugar syrup. It’s known for its sweet, creamy flavor and signature chewy tapioca balls – I mean, how often do you get to sip AND chew a drink at once?! Unfortunately, despite its popularity, it can still be tricky to find in some places, and store-bought/ bubble tea shop versions are often pricey and contain high levels of refined sugars, fats, and artificial ingredients....
Don’t forget our famous potato salad if you are hosting a barbecue, plus grilled halloumi burgers as a vegetarian options! One the things my husband laments more than anything about our life in London is the absence of a decent burger. It’s not that they don’t make good burgers here but it’s not a given like it is in North America. You need seek good hamburger places out and never forget what they are....
There isn’t a thing I don’t LOVE about donuts (rule #374 – double negatives are totally allowed when donuts are involved). They’re light, doughy, airy, sweet, glazed, sprinkled, and jelly-filled. While, I will admit ALL of the chocolate variety of donuts or doughnuts (which ever) are my favorite, these french honey crullers do measure up to second best. They really do. Especially because they’re rolled around in honey glaze. <–That’s bonus points....
Dairy-free, Nut-free, Creamy, Protein-dense Hemp Milk Whether you’re dairy-free or 100% vegan, you’re probably familiar with the ever-growing choices for milk alternatives that are available in stores these days. However, while incredibly ‘convenient,’ those store-bought options also often contain unnecessary additives, thickeners, and stabilizers. If they don’t, you certainly pay for the privilege. However, when learning how to make hemp milk at home (or most milk substitutes, in fact), it requires just two base ingredients, with optional sweetener and vanilla for a sweet treat....
Love Nutella and chocolate? Then you’ve got to try my Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies! Homemade Nutella Cheesecake Bars When it comes to dessert, cheesecake is always my favorite. I especially love cheesecake bars because they are easier to eat and a breeze to make! These Nutella Swirled Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy and smooth. I made the filling with just 4 ingredients — cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla. That’s it!...
Mother’s Day 2024 falls on Sunday, May 12th! This article will guide you on picking a theme and decor and give you menu/recipe ideas for making a homemade Mother’s Day brunch spread that is Indian inspired! Mother’s Day brunch themes and decor ideas One thing that can make a Mother’s Day brunch stand out is a theme! Here are some themes along with decor ideas for them. Throw a Mother’s Day High Tea....
Well, hiya! It’s finally my favorite food season. Bring on the hot cups of cider, cinnamon-scented everything, and don’t forget the warm bowls of instant pot Mexican chili, topped with all your favorite chili toppings! Friends, Houston is experiencing the most beautiful, albeit, unusually cool fall weather. I wake every morning to temps in the mid-40s, and that has never happened, not this early in the season. So I plan on taking full advantage!...
