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While I can admit that this strawberry syrup first came about as a drizzle for my homemade strawberries and cream Frappuccino, the uses for this sauce are endless. Plus, this recipe actually includes three methods of making it depending on if you want a thin clear syrup, thicker syrup, or chunky sauce– so there’s something for everyone! As convenient as buying commercial syrups can be, they’re packed with nasty ingredients, syrups, and artificial ingredients that aren’t good for our bodies....

Oct 19, 2015, Updated Nov 15, 2022 Time is flying, we are in second half of October already. I am sure you all must have pulled out your Halloween decorations by now. It’s so funny but all these years we lived in high rise apartments and I never saw any halloween decor. I mean there was stuff in front of the building and reception area but I never anyone put stuff in front of their apartments....

Nov 22, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 It’s Thanksgiving week! Tell me what is on your menu? One thing I know for sure is that there’s going to be lots and lots of food. This weekend we went to Costco and I think we just chose a very wrong time to go there. We went there for regular grocery but oh my god, people were buying stuff like crazy. There were long queues at the checkout with the shopping carts literally overflowing....

Sep 17, 2019, Updated Apr 06, 2020 These tiny sweet round balls are made of besan and dipped in sugar syrup. They are often offered as prasad (offering) in temples in India. I couldn’t wait any longer to share my Diwali recipe with you guys! Well, the fact is that I have so many lined up that I have to start sharing now else I won’t be able to share all of them....

This creamy corn casserole recipe is a super simple and delicious crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll want to pair with everything. With just 6 ingredients, including butter, whole and creamed corn, sour cream, cream cheese, and Jiffy’s corn muffin mix, my take on Paula Deen’s corn casserole is a slightly crisp, tender, creamy, slightly sweet, buttery cross between a corn soufflé, homemade cornbread, and corn pudding. Generally, casseroles are known for being super simple to prepare....

When I shared a recipe for a banana avocado smoothie last week, I heard from many of you letting me know about similar avocado milk drinks where you’re from, including this Vietnamese avocado shake (aka sinh to bo or also called ‘Vietnamese avocado smoothie’). This avocado milkshake uses a simple combination of ripe avocado with milk, a little sweetened condensed milk (or condensed coconut milk), and ice cubes for a wonderfully creamy and refreshing drink!...

Mar 19, 2024 Holi has always been one of my favorite festivals. I really miss those days when I would sit with mom a week before Holi and help her in making gujiya and all other Holi snacks like namak para, shakarpara and so much more. While those wonderful childhood days can’t come back, I try to relive those moments through food. And while the traditional gujiya and dahi bhalla are always on the Holi menu, so are the fun fusion dessert recipes....

Jun 04, 2019, Updated Aug 12, 2019 This dal is vegan and gluten-free and pairs well with rice, quinoa, roti. You can also enjoy it as a soup. 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! We can never have enough of dals, can we?...

While the word radish may bring a specific variety to mind, they are a very common root vegetable. There are over 100 varieties that come in several colors, shapes, and sizes – all with their own unique flavor and nutrients. From mild and earthy, to slightly sweet, and/or pungent and peppery, different kinds of radish have many enjoyable uses. This includes enjoying raw radishes, roasted radishes, pickled daikon radish, and more....

Feb 12, 2015, Updated Jul 03, 2015 Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is just 2 days away which actually means we are in mid Feb! How and why does time fly so quickly? The year just started, don’t you agree? Anyway whether you celebrate valentine’s day or not, you would agree that all the chocolates and desserts are the best part about this day and it’s probably the biggest reason why you look forward to this festival....

Garlic is one of the most important ingredients in my kitchen. I could probably find an excuse to add it to every savory dish I make. It’s the perfect aromatic, flavor-boosting, finishing, and delicious ingredient to boost sauces, soups, and pasta dishes, enhance vegetable side dishes, and more. So, it’s high time I pull together this list of all my favorite garlic recipes that make this ingredient a star! Cooking with garlic is not only simple....

I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less. You can find them on any Indian restaurant’s menu or in the frozen section of Indian grocery stores. How to Cook Frozen Samosas in Air Fryer Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C)....

Oct 23, 2018, Updated Nov 06, 2020 These deep fried spicy potato patties are extremely popular in India and often enjoyed with dollops of yogurt & chutney! This recipe makes the crispiest aloo tikki! Over the weekend, I often try to cook something delicious at home. It’s another story that hubby wants me to take a break and not enter the kitchen at all. However this weekend, I managed to convince him and make these super crispy and mouth-watering Aloo Tikki!...

It’s almost corn season! and I am sure your local grocery store or farmer’s market is probably stocked with plenty of fresh corn. So make sure to pick the best sweet corn with bright green husks and a fresh stalk. This avocado corn salad recipe is easy, flavorful, and satisfying and can be made in minutes. I have made a dressing using fresh lime juice, olive oil, and herbs, but you can add your favorite dressing....

Dec 12, 2019 This Bagara Bhindi is inspired by the famous Hyderbadi dish Bagare Baingan. Tastes great with naan or paratha, it’s also vegan and gluten-free. Bhindi is one of my favorite vegetables. I make it pretty often in my kitchen. However, I mostly cook it the same way. Either I make a simple stir-fry, or bhindi masala or bharwa bhindi. The last time I got bhindi from the store, I wanted to do something different with it....

Mar 16, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I love fruits, they are a part of my everyday routine. I usually eat fruits as such but sometimes I also make smoothies and shakes out of them. These shakes are quite filling and a good breakfast option, they are also good as a post-workout meal. Bananas & strawberries are 2 of my favorite fruits and almost always present in my kitchen. This milkshake tastes awesome and it’s super easy to make too....

This sauce will be perfect to add to your rotation of easy, versatile, homemade dips like Raising Cane’s sauce, Lebanese garlic sauce, or red chili sauce. The mix of these ingredients creates the perfect condiment to enhance the flavor of the burger for that unforgettable, delicious mouthfeel. Then, measure the rest of the ingredients and combine them all in a small bowl (or directly in a glass container). Whisk well to incorporate until the sauce is smooth and creamy....

Jul 30, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 It’s only been a week since I came back from my vacation and in these 7 days I must have thought about baking a million things! Well didn’t I say I am addicted to baking! Hmm it’s not that I didn’t bake in India, I did a LOT but the comfort of baking in your kitchen is something else. I have all the ingredients here plus I know my oven....

There is never a time when I don’t have at least 4 jars of peeled tomatoes in my pantry. Not only is it an incredibly versatile ingredient (perfect for marinara sauce, soups, homemade salsa, stews, and more), but canning whole tomatoes when they’re in season is the best way to lock in that delicious, fresh, peak flavor as a shelf-stable product to enjoy all year. If you’re new to home food preservation, water bath canning and pressure canning can seem incredibly intimidating (click the links for beginner guides to both)....

A larger number of people are now realizing the importance of maintaining their health. Many people are turning more often to low-fat eating regimens and boosting their fiber consumption through fruits and leafy vegetables to lose those excess pounds and boost their immunity. Salads are the greatest addition to your diet if you want to start eating healthier. Whether for lunch or dinner, you can enjoy salad anytime. Salads loaded with fresh vegetables and grains rich in protein are very nourishing and satiating....