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Monkey bread, as the name suggests is a very naughty and fun bread to make and eat with kids and kids at heart. When reading about this bread, it was interesting to read, that the name of the bread ‘Aranygaluska’, means ‘Golden Dumplings’ and was referred to in the Hungarian literature as early as the 1880’s. The name ‘Monkey Bread’ came into use for the fact that the bread is quite playful and can be pulled apart by hands, just the way monkeys would pull apart stuff and eat....

Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean it’s time to put away those Holiday recipes just yet. So, while you’re still busy enjoying leftovers and Holiday treats like Chocolate Salami and Creamy Vegan Cheese Fondue, why not serve them up alongside this warming, cozy, homemade mulled wine recipe? Mulled wine is one of my all-time favorite Holiday drinks. When I lived in Germany, you would rarely catch me without a cup of warm Glühwein when visiting Christmas markets (aka Weihnachtsmärkte) – the outing just wasn’t complete without this warming, lightly spiced, Christmas wine....

Today is the second day of summer special recipes and though this is not a special recipe, it is something that is very essential and soothing during the summer months. A South Indian meal is never complete without curd or yogurt. Neer Mor is made with fresh homemade yogurt which is diluted and spiced. This is also an important recipe that is made during the auspicious occasion of Shri Rama Navami....

Niçoise olives are often found in olive tapenade or salade niçoise and get their name from their region of origin, Nice, France. These petite olives not only provide the name for this dish but add a nutty flavor that isn’t overpowering. You’ll love the balanced flavors and arranging the ingredients on your favorite platter, making this dish great for every day or whenever you want simple sophistication. For more inspiring salads with stunning presentations, try my kale salad, cucumber tomato salad, or colorful raspberry beet salad....

The second recipe I chose to redo before the holiday season is one of our favorite Cookies - Old fashioned Ginger Cookies. This is a cookie recipe that I bake every year without fail and in fact, my little one looks forward to the holidays, especially to eating these cookies. The recipe turns out perfect each and every time and the crinkles on the Old fashioned Ginger Cookies are enough to make you bake them over and over again....

Can we take a moment to honor the simplicity and beauty of a one pot dinner recipe? Is that weird? I mean i’m all about the one pot dinners if you haven’t noticed already. Today’s one pot creamy cajun chicken pasta recipe is as simple as it gets. You’ve got boneless chicken, fresh sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and bow tie pasta all bundled together in a nice little creamy cajun sauce that will have your entire mouth having a party....

After a crazy busy day today, I came home to find that I had nothing for dinner and had to make something for the last BM. I had my day planned out differently and it turned out quite different. I was going to be baking something for the BM and I had everything lined up only to find that I had no flour in the house. I had an appointment soon and had no time to run to the store, so I had to cancel my plan and think of something else to make....

Palak Puri is something that I have wanted to make for a long time. So when I chose the theme for this week on colorful dishes, I had the spinach puri in my mind to make. Little did I plan that I will end up making all three dishes in green color. So, after my Karpooravalli / Ajwain leaves chutney yesterday, today we have the spinach puri. My boys love spinach in any form....

Pasta dough is shockingly easy to make and uses kitchen staples. You just need some patience as you run the dough through the machine. There’s truly nothing more comforting than a big bowl of pasta, and made-from-scratch makes it taste that much more special. Try my pizza dough recipe and artisan bread recipe for another fun kitchen project that you can enjoy with your family. What You Need to Make This Recipe Flour — to keep things simple, I use all-purpose flour....

published Jan 03, 2024, updated Aug 14, 2024 Some approach the name “vodka sauce” with a little trepidation. But this “flavorless” liquor has some unexpected value in the kitchen — it can even make your pie dough extra flaky! And when used to make something as simple as pasta sauce, it makes some real magic happen. The alcohol adds a bit of heat – not necessarily spice, but a tastebud-tingling sensation that’s truly spectacular....

What You’ll Need for This Recipe Frozen Puff Pastry: Pepperidge Farm is the most popular brand but any puff pastry that comes in square sheets will work. You could make your own puff pastry for this recipe but that’s a whole lot of work. Turbinado Sugar: I like a little extra crunch and sweetness on top but this is totally optional. If you don’t have it on hand you can sub in granulated or sanding sugar, or dust with powdered sugar after baking....

published Jun 05, 2023 I first encountered this dish from a neighborhood Middle Eastern market in San Diego years ago. What was this crispy shard laying on top of my kebabs? One bite and it got me hooked for this special part of the rice served along side the Beef and Lamb Koobideh Kabobs! Looking for a new way to jazz up your rice routine? This Persian recipe for tahdig (pronounced Ta-DEEG) is going to rock your world!...

published Oct 06, 2021, updated Jul 17, 2023 Busy weeknights call for quick and easy dinner recipes, but that doesn’t mean they have to lack bold flavors. Cooking chicken with the skin on allows for a crispy texture on the outside while locking in all of the juices. This ensures that each piece is perfectly tender and juicy on the inside!Aside from using bone-in chicken with the skin on, another key to creating crispy skin is cooking chicken in cast iron....

The Best Pulled Pork Breakfast Tostadas Recipe My pulled pork breakfast tostadas recipe is absolutely perfect for a satisfying and filling breakfast! You definitely won’t be hungry after this breakfast. Featuring crispy tostadas, savory refried beans, saucy pulled pork and eggs, you have everything you need for a protein-packed and delicious breakfast. I like to top mine off with pico de gallo for a bit of freshness. For some spice, use your favorite hot sauce!...

Pro Tips for Making Pumpkin Pecan Cake To get FLAT layers that are moist inside and out try using cake strips! You can buy a set on the shop page or make your own from foil and paper towels at home. I made a whole blog post on it so check it out if you’re interested! This recipe actually makes a good deal of batter so you should be fine using 3 eight inch pans....

Take a look at our Black Forest Granola recipe if you are a fan of this type of breakfast. Biggest granola fan but always rushing in the morning? Take a look at out Manuka Honey and Oats Granola Bars. I am not a fan of sweet breakfasts. I’ve always been a savoury girl but there isn’t always time in the morning to cook eggs. Life is busy and it’s nice to be able to just grab something already prepared....

For the month of October, Swathi had chosen 3 different recipes with pumpkin for our baking partners challenge. These recipes were suggested by Tamy of https://threesidesofcrazy.com. I chose to make the pumpkin yeast bread and was totally happy with the recipe. I decided to use part half wheat flour and half all purpose flour, instead of all white flour for the bread. Also I made the bread egg less by substituting the egg with yogurt and baking soda....

If you’re in the mood to batch-make muffins to freeze for later, you need to try my Blueberry Muffins and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins as well. There’s truly nothing better than starting the morning with one of these muffins and a cup of hot coffee. What You Need to Make this Recipe Raspberries — I prefer using fresh raspberries whenever possible, but frozen is a great alternative if they’re not in season....

For another beloved British dessert take a look at my Easy Banoffee Pie. It’s NO BAKE! Rhubarb Recipes It’s rhubarb season and I can’t help but starting baking with the delicious stalks in every way imaginable! I have such a love for rhubarb, which stems from my childhood, that I get incredibly excited when I see its first appearance in the spring. One of my favourite and most definitely the easiest recipe is this Rhubarb Cobbler....

Saag Aloo is a mild and very flavorful side dish that pairs well with roti or rice. This spinach and potato curry is a very popular and commonly found recipe on Indian restaurant menus. We almost find this dish every time in the lunch buffet. Sometimes it is just the spinach and the potato, but sometimes they also use some eggplant alongside it. We usually skip it or just take a little bit of it as I find it loaded with oil at the restaurant....