In this post, I’ll walk you through making your own Puri for Panipuri, Teekha-meetha pani, and Masala|Stuffing. Pani puri or golgappas is my most favorite chaat from childhood. I used to have them often on the streets and it was something I have thoroughly enjoyed. What is Pani Puri? Pani puri or Golgappa is a popular street food of India. It consists of a round or ball-shaped, hollow puri (a deep-fried crisp crepe), filled with a mixture of flavored water (known as teekha pani), Sweet chutney, potato and onion....

This soup is my way of welcoming the cooler fall weather; that is, assuming you live somewhere cooler than the oven that is currently Phoenix, AZ. Here in the desert, we’ll be enjoying our soups with the a/c on high for at least another month. This Pasta E Fagioli is a recipe from my friend Liz’s new eCookbook: Food From Our Ancestors: The Ultimate Italian Sunday Dinner. The cookbook is filled with Liz’s family’s favorite Italian recipes and each one makes me want to pull up a chair and dive in....

I have eaten so much good food this week. Gahhhh, I’ve been in my own personal coastal eating paradise here. We’ve been in Southern California this whole week, visiting my grandparents, Disneyland-ing, eating, driving up the coast, eating, sight seeing, eating, and um… eating some more. This is honestly my personal heaven. I’ve had tacos… 5 times? And we’re talking about some of the best tacos I’ve ever had in my whole life – that’s saying a lot guys, tacos are my favorite food!...

When making the perfect pie, the choice of pastry can make all the difference. In the case of phyllo mushroom pie, using phyllo dough instead of shortcrust pastry takes the dish to a new level of texture and flavor. Phyllo, or filo or fillo, is a paper-thin dough with many layers. This delicate dough creates a light and crispy crust, adding a delightful crunch to each bite of the pie....

Ready to make all the pumpkin everything? Let’s go! Try these Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, this Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake, this Pumpkin Pie, or these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. This recipe I’m sharing today is the absolute best way to commence my annual fall baking addiction and welcome pumpkin season. This pumpkin cookies recipe is the ultimate when it comes to pumpkin cookies. I never thought I’d love a pumpkin cookie without chocolate chips this much, but these little beauties have absolutely stolen my pumpkin-cookie-loving heart with their perfectly soft, not-too-cakey texture and just the right amount of pumpkin pie spice....

Luxuriously creamy with the earthy-sweet flavor of pumpkin, this Pumpkin Risotto recipe is a wonderfully comforting dish, so perfect for autumn! Made from scratch with fresh pumpkin that is roasted and pureed. It’s a delicious side dish or main vegetarian dish that’s fit for the most elegant dinner party or casual family gathering. How to Make Pumpkin Risotto Risotto has long been an Italian classic and there are about as many versions of it as you can count....

Salted Caramel Frosting I knew before I made this frosting that {Salted + Caramel = Frosting} it was going to be a good thing. However, I had no clue that it was going to be a great thing: an almost indescribably awesome frosting. I’m not usually a big fan of frosting, but I am a huge fan of homemade caramel sauce. So, pouring caramel sauce into a whipped cream cheese frosting sounded too delicious not to try....

Something simple. Something good. A quick and easy side dish to enjoy with virtually any meal. Simple enough to serve with good ol’ comfort food while elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Regardless where or how it’s served, anything with butter and bacon is guaranteed to be a hit. And don’t anyone flip out over the words “butter” and “bacon.” There’s only 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 pieces of bacon – and that’s divided into 4 servings....

If foil packs are on your mind, you’ll have to try these other delicious foil packs like Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs, Herb Butter Salmon and Asparagus Foil Packs, and Lemon Herb Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs. And if you’re in the mood for shrimp, you’ll love my Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Potatoes and super popular Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet This spring has been something else. Around here the weather is known for being totally bi-polar, changing all day long making it near impossible to be able to plan ahead and dress for a day out without having to pack extra options....

Roast Beef is a staple of so many home dinner menus. Almost universally loved, a delicious roast beef makes the ideal centerpiece for your table. Rump Roast Recipe I’ll admit that for years, I couldn’t seem to make a roast beef that I really loved. Finally, I came across this method for how to cook a rump roast. Perfectly cooked roast beef is no longer a mystery to me! Not only did this rump roast taste amazing, it’s also one of the easiest roasts I’ve made....

Happy New Year!! I cannot. Just can’t even. Is it really 2015?? I was laughing yesterday remembering back in the year 1999 when my older brothers were talking about how crazy the new millennium would be. I don’t know that anything completely mind-blowing happened in the year 2000 but looking back at our lifestyle now and how it was 15 years ago… woah. Remember how everyone had pagers before cell phones grew on trees?...

People ask me all the time where I get my ideas for recipes. The short answer? Everywhere. The long answer? Random ideas pop into my head from day to day and I jot them down in a notebook or log them in my phone to make later. Other ideas come from my mother’s old cookbooks, magazines, recipes I remember having in my childhood, something I see on television, a meal described by a friend or family member, lots of inspiration from the internet, and dishes I have had at restaurants....

Slow Cooker Fajitas Several years ago, I ran across this fajita recipe on Andie Mitchell’s site, Can You Stay For Dinner? Her Slow Cooked Chili Steak Fajitas sounded too delicious not to try asap. To make steak fajitas in the crock-pot, you simply add all the ingredients except the bell peppers into the slow cooker and let that simmer until the meat is tender. Toss the peppers in just before serving and let them soften for about half an hour....

Smoked Salmon Chowder My husband’s trips to Alaska always result in a freezer full of fish, especially smoked salmon. Its smoked salty goodness is perfect for snacking, lox, and making some of our favorite dishes like this chowder. It’s been a few years since he was there though, so I’m thinking it’s about time to plan another visit. Pretty sure he won’t mind taking that trip in the interest of more recipe work....

The Smoky Grilled Chicken and Bacon Sandwich is a fantastic blend of smoky chicken, salty bacon, and a rich beer cheese sauce. Topped with a fresh tomato and crisp lettuce, these flavors are incredible together. When I saw my friend Chris share on his blog, Nibble Me This, a few years ago, I immediately put the ingredients on my grocery list. I made this for the first time just a few days later and we’ve been very happily making this Smoky Grilled Chicken and Bacon Sandwich for the past 5 years....

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, there’s something undeniably soothing about savoring a dish that speaks to our most profound sense of warmth and nostalgia. Chicken soup transports us to a place of pure satisfaction with each spoonful. Step-by-step: Chicken pot pie soup In the soup pot, saute onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in butter and oil for 2 minutes.Pro tip – Use a heavy-bottom pot to prevent the onions from caramelizing too much....

Spain is famous for its paella dishes and there are a variety of them. This Squid Ink Paella recipe is for all the seafood lovers. Dark-colored and richly-flavored it’s a feast for the eyes and taste buds! For more paella deliciousness be sure to try my Valencian Paella and Seafood Paella! I LOVE PAELLA! For a national dish that’s thoroughly unique, super fun to make and incredibly delicious, it’s hard to rival Spain....

Strawberry ice cream melts into deliciousness about as fast as you can eat it. This is light, creamy, smooth homemade ice cream with bits of strawberries mixed throughout. Top a scoop of this Strawberry Ice Cream with Simple Berry Sauce, Homemade Strawberry Sauce, or Homemade Chocolate Sauce and serve it over Double Chocolate Brownies for a dessert that any fan of chocolate-covered strawberries will love. Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream The MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember when making ice cream with fresh strawberries is to taste the berries....

Add a splash of strawberry syrup to a glass of mint lemonade or to a pitcher of mojitos and you just might find your new favorite drink to sip this summer. Pour it over a stack of buttermilk pancakes or my grandmother’s German pancakes for a breakfast that everyone will love. Strawberry Simple Syrup My sister introduced me to this strawberry simple syrup years ago. She excitedly called me up to tell me that she’d made a double batch, and I just had to have the recipe....

Easy to make, low in carbs, paleo, and incredibly delicious, this Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe is sure to become a favorite! The flavor is so fresh and so vibrant, it will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you’re like most people, myself included, you usually begin each new year with a commitment to eat healthier. Sometimes you’re successful, sometimes less so, but what definitely makes a huge difference in the success rate is having access to healthy food that actually tastes good....