Dec 11, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 Soft and chewy Dark Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies are so perfect for the Holidays. Enjoy them with a glass of milk! Chocolate is evergreen, perfect for every occasion. Think about it, whether it’s your birthday, anniversary or Valentine’s Day or Christmas, chocolate is always there. It is one thing which you can always gift to you loved ones irrespective of the occasion. For me anyway, everyday is perfect for chocolate....

Whether you’re enjoying a hearty bowl of it yourself or serving to friends and family, this crock pot mac and cheese is great for bringing to potlucks, parties or serving among Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes. It’s a classic comfort food that everyone can enjoy. Ingredients Macaroni Pasta: Use uncooked macaroni – elbow works best. You can use any kind of pasta like cavatappi, conchiglie, farfalle, or fusilli pasta. Milk: Whole milk is best for a creamy dish, though you can use unsweetened plant milk if you prefer....

How to preserve pumpkin two ways: candied and jam We’re in the thick of Fall/Autumn right now, and I’m busy taking advantage of pumpkin season with big batches of pumpkin soup, creamy no-bake vegan pumpkin pie, pumpkin hummus (sweet or savory!), and boatloads of pumpkin spice lattes. However, there’s another pumpkin treat you may not have heard of before that deserves a shout-out this fall. That’s candied pumpkin (plus a bonus pumpkin jam)!...

As the weather gets colder, I’m always looking for recipes that will bring the perfect cozy fall vibes. For me, it’s this recipe for fried apples, packed with fall spices and an almost festive flavor. Homemade fried apples can be eaten on their own or added to desserts, puddings, and even breakfasts. Great to add a punch of cinnamon apple flavor any time of the day. Plus, after you fry apples, your house will smell amazing for the rest of the day (it might even be better than a scented candle)....

Apr 15, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 I think more than anything else, if there’s one thing constant in my kitchen, it has to be ripe bananas. Seriously I buy bananas every week and we never finish them on time. So they start turning brown and neither me nor hubby can eat those brown-black bananas, we simply can’t. I throw away a lot of things (I know such a bad habit, really need to change) but I never throw over-ripe bananas and that makes me feel slightly better about throwing all the other stuff....

As a Lebanese woman, I’m no stranger to a delicious potato appetizer dish. Hello, batata harra anyone?! However, rather than cooking the cubed potatoes in several aromatic ingredients, this patatas bravas recipe combines the crispy cooked cubed potato with a delicious spicy sauce (salsa brava). Once baked, the papa bravas makes for a delicious appetizer, tapas dish (alongside bistered padron peppers), party food, or even a side dish! Not only is this patatas bravas recipe simple, cheap, and flavorful, but I’ve even made it healthier by making patatas bravas in the oven (or an air fryer!...

Nov 23, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 So it’s the season of pies! I can see pies all around, they are everywhere! And that’s totally how it should be right? After all it’s the Thanksgiving week. Honestly I had only tasted apple pie back in India. I didn’t even know there were so many different types of pies! But as I got interested in baking I learnt about the different types of pies and how awesome they all are....

Garlic and ginger are two of my most-used, aromatic, flavor-boosting ingredients. So much so that I’ve already shared guides on how to peel garlic, how to crush, chop, and mince garlic cloves, and how to freeze garlic. I’ve also shared several DIYs on homemade garlic paste, flakes, powder, and even garlic-infused olive oil. This time, though, I’ll be discussing how much garlic is in a clove (i.e., a garlic clove to tsp amount), so you can create any recipe confusion-free, regardless of if the recipe calls for a specific amount of cloves or a generic amount like “1/4 cup minced garlic”....

When it comes to simple appetizers, I love all things bread. At restaurants, I’ll happily gobble down the basket of bread/breadsticks. Meanwhile, at home, entertaining guests nearly always means mozzarella & tomato bruschetta, roasted garlic bread, or cheesy sourdough pull-apart bread. And of course, these quick and easy crispy crostini, loaded with versatile toppings! Once prepared, this homemade crustini recipe is ready to serve as a simple, delicious appetizer or part of a cheese board....

Whether you’re looking for something warm and soothing on chilly days or chilled and refreshing during the summer months, hibiscus tea is a must-try! It’s sweet, tangy (like homemade cranberry juice), beautiful (just look at the color!), and packed with health benefits – making it a great alternative to caffeinated drinks or soda. Best of all, you can enjoy these hibiscus tea recipes year-round, made with either hibiscus flowers straight from your garden or dried flowers....

In India, raw onion is often consumed as a salad for everyday meals, with lemon wedge and pickle on the side. Eating raw onion during the summer is encouraged as it keeps your body cool. It has several health benefits. This easy onion salad is mostly popular in North Indian households. It is also served at restaurants, dhabas, and street food stands with meals, appetizers, or snacks. This Onion salad adds an extra zing to any meal and can be made at home in less time than 20 minutes with a handful of ingredients....

Jun 02, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 It’s beginning to get hot here and I am loving it. Love the sun when it’s shining bright till 8 pm. It makes me feel like there are more than 24 hours in a day! And with so much going on in my life, I really need those extra hours. Days are flying with packing stuff and spending time with family but amidst all the craziness, I take out some time to make desserts....

Oct 19, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would feature vegetarian instant pot recipes from all around the web! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. A paneer dish is almost certain on every Diwali menu in India....

May 04, 2017, Updated Jan 22, 2018 If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would feature vegetarian instant pot recipes from all around the web! It’s pretty hot where I am right now so I don’t know how exactly I feel about sharing a soup recipe today. But if you ask me, I am always up for soup....

Feb 23, 2019, Updated Sep 07, 2019 Made with quinoa and lentils, this khichdi is lightly spiced and packed with nutrition. If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the web! One-pot meals are my favorite! It is one of the prime reasons I love the instant pot so much....

Jul 07, 2020, Updated May 22, 2023 This one-pot dish has noodles, lots of veggies tossed in a flavorful sauce and gets done in one-pot. No boiling the noodles separately! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For more information on my Affiliate and Advertising Policy, please click here. Noodles are one of my favorite things to eat. Especially the ones loaded with veggies and packed with lots of flavor. Like these soba noodles or these hakka noodles, I can pretty much eat these everyday and still not get bored....

As much as we might want to, we don’t always have the time to visit the famous Katz Delicatessen in New York City for an authentic rye sandwich. Whether you think they’ve got the best Reuben sandwich recipe – or you have another place you swear by – I think there’s nothing better than making this deli staple at home. And it’s so easy! My recipe for Reuben sandwich is faithful to the original....

Jun 19, 2013, Updated Jul 03, 2015 As a child, I was never too fond of sweets but there was this one sweet which I always loved and it was none other than Rasmalai. The spongy, soft ras malai melting in the mouth was my ultimate indulgence. I started making a lot of sweets ever since I got married, all thanks to my husband who has a sweet tooth 🙂 However I stayed away from making rasmalai for quite some time because I always thought they would be very difficult and time consuming....

I have included the stovetop pressure cooker version as well. What is Payasam? Payasam, also known as kheer, is a traditional Indian Sweet pudding made using milk, grains like rice, millet, broken wheat, tapioca, semolina, or lentils, and a sweetener like a jaggery or sugar. This is one of the easiest, healthy desserts and is often prepared for festivals or celebrations at our home. My mom used to prepare this moong dal kheer on some Sundays when my dad craved it during my childhood....

If you are looking for more Drumstick/Moringa Leaves Recipes, check out moringa leaves paratha, moringa dal, moringa raita, and moringa coconut chutney. How to make Moringa Powder at home? Clean the moringa leaves by picking the leaves and discarding the stems. Wash the leaves under running water to eliminate any mud or chemicals. Also, drain out the excess water and allow them to dry out completely. Then, dry roast the moringa leaves in a pan on low heat for 5-6 minutes until they become crisp....