Haystack Cookies Haystacks are a treat my Grandma used to make for us when we visited. They often appeared on her Christmas cookie trays and in our treat bags when she packed lunches for us. Are they candy? or are they cookies? I never can decide! They’re certainly sweet enough to be considered candies, but they remind me more of no-bake cookies. Whatever you call them, they are much enjoyed....

A little planning in advance and breakfast or snack is as easy as pie. Stuffed bread recipes are my way to make a great weekend brunch. So, whether you call it ham in bread, cheese in bread, or ham and cheese stuffed bread, this is one recipe you must try. This bread is one of my absolute fun treats to take on picnics or short trips. We can also call it a stuffed picnic loaf....

Now that pumpkin recipes abound all around me, I couldn’t resist trying my hand at a homemade version of this popular drink, without any of the flavored syrups. I adapted my Cafe con Leche recipe to turn it into this rich and creamy holiday treat. Definitely not a first thing in the morning coffee fix for me, but an awesome treat for dessert or for enjoying while spending the afternoon with a friend....

I started baking at a very young age and have learned a lot in baking by trial and error as well as my fair share of failures. Lucky for me, I am a person who questions and learns from my mistakes. That is why every time I fail, instead of blaming the recipe, I look for things that could be wrong with the ingredients. For example, my macarons have the same ingredients and same measure every single time, and yet there have been times when I’ve never got the results I was expecting....

Learn how to make beef tallow! It’s extremely easy, stores for several months, and is super versatile. Use it for high heat cooking, stir-frying, sauteing, deep frying, roasting and for baking. It’s also used to season cast iron and for making soaps, lotions, candles, shaving cream and leather conditioners! For the absolute best tasting French fries and battered fried fish, use your homemade beef tallow to make the BEST British Fish and Chips!...

Yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting milk with live bacterial cultures. The fermentation process gives it its tangy flavor and creamy texture. The live cultures, often consisting of strains of bacteria such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, are what gives itits probiotic properties, which are believed to be beneficial for digestion and overall gut health. Yogurt can be made from various types of milk, such as cow’s milk, goat’s milk, or even plant-based milk like almond milk or soy milk....

If you’ve been cooking with me for any length of time at all, you’ve likely caught on to just how much I enjoy food. I created Barefeet in the Kitchen 11 years ago to share our favorite recipes with family and friends. Along the way, I quickly discovered that sharing recipes online is a whole lot of fun. This leads me to today’s news. I love sharing recipes with you so much that I started a brand new website dedicated to everything vegetables – VegetableRecipes....

If you have been following this blog, you know I love my Instant Pot. I use it for almost everything, where it makes sense of-course, in terms of time and effort. Actually I rarely ever find the need to use my regular pressure cooker these days, as almost everything is simpler and easier with the Instant Pot. Whether it’s meal prep kind of things like boiling dal, potatoes, or eggs for the week, making ghee or bhuna masala, or even one pot dishes like palak paneer or my favorite chicken biryani....

To make this recipe, all you need is simple ingredients such as sushi rice (of course!), rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. This sushi rice recipe is easy, quick, and makes the best rice. Once you master perfectly seasoned and fluffy sushi rice, you will be ready to dish up all kinds of mouth-watering recipes! My family loves Japanese Sushi rolls. I have been making a lot of sushi at home lately....

Instead of paying a premium for store-bought, learn how to roast red peppers yourself! It’s easy and there are SO many delicious ways to use your roasted peppers! Jarred roasted red peppers are one of those things I often don’t have on hand when I need them. Can you relate? It’s the same story with several other things, which is why I developed the very best recipes for items like tahini paste, marzipan, teriyaki sauce, black bean sauce and hoisin sauce....

Wonderfully tender and moist with a double dose of lemon flavor and the subtle hint of coconut, these Lemon Coconut Muffins are sure to win you over! Enjoy them for breakfast, as a late morning or mid-afternoon snack, or dessert! For more delicious citrusy muffins be sure to try our Pink Grapefruit Muffins! Lemon has always been one of my favorite flavors, whether it’s lemon sorbet, lemon mousse, lemon candies, and lemon cakes and pastries....

The lemon poppyseed flavor combo has been a long time classic and a major winner in my book. I’ve always loved the muffins, but it’s a whole new game when you turn it into a dressing and pour it on top of all your favorite summer salads. This lemon poppyseed salad dressing creamy and sweet and comes together in about 3.5 seconds! Can’t beat that my friends! What people are saying about this Lemon Poppyseed Salad Dressing “…This was delicious....

Pistachios are a unique choice when it comes to baking cookies. Their flavor is nutty and slightly sweet, while their texture is crunchy and slightly firm, making them a great choice for adding a sense of texture to a cookie. Since pistachios have a naturally savory flavor, they easily balance out the sweetness of the cookie dough leaving you with a treat that’s pleasingly sweet but with a hint of mystery....

Today I am going to share with you Gujarati style Pickle Recipe. This is an instant version of Gujarati Mango Pickle. I know I am late for the pickle. So I thought before the Mangoes completely disappear from the market, I should make this recipe. How to make Mango Pickle? Heat oil in a pan until it reaches its smoking point. In another bowl, take all the ingredients, Split Mustard seeds / Rai na kuria, Split fenugreek seeds / Methi na Kuria, Salt, Turmeric powder, Asafoetida and Red chili Powder....

Marzipan is a great gift idea. One of the easiest things you can give to family and friends or even serve your guests during the holiday season is Marzipan treats, one of which is truffles. How to make marzipan truffles Marzipan Process – In a food processor, add the almond meal and powdered sugar. Pulse until smooth, about a minute or two.Pro tip – How smoothly you grind the almonds will determine the texture of your marzipan....

My whole family gave the meal two thumbs up and it will definitely be made again. I think these saucy meatballs will also be delicious served with mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes. If you enjoy stroganoff as much as we do, you’ll want to check out these recipes for Ground Beef Stroganoff and Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff too. Kitchen Tip: I use this scoop, this tray, and this skillet to make this recipe....

Diwali is almost here, and the excitement is in the air! It’s the perfect time to whip up some delicious Indian sweets and desserts. This season is all about treats, feasts, and joyous celebrations! Sweets are a vital part of these festivities, adding fun and flavor to the occasion. I love making traditional sweet and dessert recipes, but during this special time of year, I can’t resist getting creative and adding my twist to the classic delights!...

Searching for more Indian dishes? Search no further! I’ve got you covered with my Chicken and Broccoli Coconut Curry, Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala, Mango Chicken Curry, and Grilled Tandoori Chicken. While Samosas were the “easy” gateway Indian food, after that meal I never shied away from any and all options on the menu. That all-in mentality is what led me to try to make all the Indian dishes as an adult....

Orange French Macarons are a big treat all year round. If you love oranges and macarons, then you will adore these tasty combinations with lots of variations. The flavor options are endless. How does this sound? Orange French macarons with orange buttercream, or orange French macarons with orange curd and Swiss meringue buttercream, which you see in the images below. Orange French macarons with orange ganache and, of course, in fall you must try – orange French macarons with pumpkin spice buttercream....

Creamy vanilla ice cream filled with chunks of peach cobbler turned out to be everything I’d imagined. With chunks of cinnamon crust and syrupy peaches in every bite, this ice cream is irresistible. There’s nothing complicated about it, just make the cobbler, break it up, and stir it into vanilla ice cream. (It really is that simple, I promise.) I made an Apple Crisp Ice Cream last year that is truly amazing....