Want more delicious, quick breakfast ideas? Check out my popular posts for Baked Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches, Super Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes, and French Toast Casserole. This year has been something else hasn’t it? Now, I’d always loved to cook and bake – homemade cinnamon rolls or anything else fresh from the oven – and when I was feeling blue baking especially helped me to get out of whatever funk I was in....

It’s already a week into November so it’s completely acceptable to start posting recipes for “the holidays” right? And by holidays, you know I’m talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas here. The way I see it, I’m way behind because I started seeing Christmas stuff in the stores half way through October. Yeah I’m talking to you, Walmart. Can I just go off on a slight tangent real quick? Because Universe, can we please have two minutes to enjoy the season we are actually in before being rushed into the next big thing?...

This homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe is sure to become a favorite blend that you’ll reach for time and time again! Wonderfully fragrant and bursting with flavor, this popular seasoning blend makes practically everything taste more delicious! What is an Everything Bagel? Our featured seasoning blend comes from what is known as an “everything bagel”, which is a type of bagel that is topped with, well, everything – all the toppings most commonly associated with bagels....

I love side dishes. Last week we had a family dinner on Sunday and I filled my entire plate with nothing but sides. The main dish was smoked turkey (woah, you should really smoke a turkey for Thanksgiving next year) but once I’d gotten a little something of everything else, there just wasn’t room on my plate for the main dish. Not gonna lie… I really wasn’t disappointed. I feel like in the grand scheme of dinner-planning there are a few key things that will make your life a whole lot easier and less stressful – and really, raise your hand if you think you don’t need some de-stressors in your life....

Gajar Halwa is also known as Carrot Halwa or Gajrela and is a winter special recipe that is part of most celebrations in India be it weddings, parties, or festivals like Diwali. Do try this recipe when you have time because this delicacy requires time, patience, and a whole lot of stirring! But believe me, it is worth every minute. You will be left with a decadent and nutty dessert that will impress everyone....

I prepare my ginger chili paste in bulk and freeze it. It makes life so much easy. It is used in so many recipes. So make sure you keep it ready at all times. You can store it in the freezer for about 2 months. Later in this recipe, I have shown you how to store your this basic paste. I have added lemon juice in this paste. It works as a preservative....

There’s something truly magical about gingerbread’s warm, spicy aroma during the holiday season. The rich blend of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses creates a nostalgic flavor that instantly evokes the coziness of festive celebrations. While gingerbread cookies are a classic, making gingerbread bars adds a delightful twist to this beloved treat. These bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with the same comforting spices, making them a perfect gift for festive occasions....

A Greek restaurant just a couple minutes from our house serves up the most amazing gyros and gyro bowls. I love their traditional lamb-beef gyro meat, but I also discovered they have a delicious lemon chicken option and they give you the option to fill your gyros with lemon rice before you add your protein and I have become obsessed with that Greek lemon rice. I’ve started making my own at home and though we usually use it as a base for more of a bowl-style dinner, I think it’s really fun to throw it in some warmed pita bread and pile it high with Greek chicken, cucumber salad, and lots of tzatziki or feta sauce....

Don’t settle for bland casseroles when you can create a dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. The perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and a golden biscuit top will have your taste buds dancing joyfully. Say goodbye to bland casseroles and hello to a dish that will leave you craving more. Why is this the best casserole recipe? Unlike other lackluster casseroles that leave you reaching for the hot sauce or a sprinkle of salt, this recipe is all about maximizing flavor from start to finish....

Last Wednesday, I and my son went for U-pick. There were lots of vegetables for U-Pick like Carrots, Red Jalapenos, Green Jalapenos, Long beans, Baby Eggplant, Big eggplants, green onion, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Okra / Bhindi. We picked all kind of vegetables. Baingan Ka Salan is spin on the popular Mirchi Ka Salan. Baingan Ka Salan is popular Hyderabadi curry recipe. It contains peanuts, dried coconut, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic paste, basic Indian spices and, for sourness, either thick tamarind juice is used or curd/yogurt....

Light, airy, and wonderfully chewy, these German hazelnut macaroons use just base ingredients: nuts, eggs and sugar. They’re naturally gluten free and are super easy to make. A traditional Haselnussmakronen recipe for a beloved German Christmas cookie! What are Haselnussmakronen? Haselnussmakronen are a popular and traditional German cookie that is enjoyed especially during the Christmas season. These Hazelnut Macaroons have a fabulous texture with a very delicately crisp exterior and a delightfully chewy interior....

The famous fragrant blend of herbs commonly used in the Provence region of southeastern France. Easy and quick to prepare, this Herbes de Provence recipe will bring the fragrance and flavor of the sunny hills of southern France right to your table! I have always been very sentimental and cling to nostalgia. Among the treasured souvenirs I collect on our travels are things like shells and pebbles from a favorite beach, pine cones from an enchanting forest, flowers picked from a beautiful meadow and pressed between the leaves of a book, and of course unique local food items – ones that I could easily order online but somehow taste better for having been bought in person on location....

If you know Middle Eastern food, then you know baklava. And, if you have eaten enough baklava, then you can pick a good baklava just by looking at it. These days, everybody makes baklava in many different variations. And, while I like the variations and choices, what bothers me is that not everybody understands what are the true characteristics of a baklava. So, what is good baklava? It’s not just layers of filo soaked in sugar syrup....

Honey Soy Chicken is my favorite kind of weeknight dinner; the chicken requires just a few minutes prep time early in the day and the result is a sweet glazed oven-roasted chicken that is incredibly tender. Stir together the marinade, pour it over the chicken and marinate it for anywhere from 2 to 24 hours until you are ready to bake it. This chicken also works great on the grill if that is more your style....

The boneless leg of lamb is often called the poor man’s roast because it is a great alternative to more expensive roasts. And while it might not be a Michelin star experience, with this recipe, it can be a delicious experience. Leg of lamb or lamb shoulder is always a huge deal in our home and I often make it in a few variations. It is always perfect for special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners and of course Easter dinners....

The main reason I love Huevos Rancheros is that it is the absolutely perfect meal for those nights when I have forgotten to thaw meat or even cook the meal I planned in advance. My forgetfulness becomes everyone else’s win when these plates show up on the dinner table. What is Huevos Rancheros? Huevos Rancheros, at their most essential, are eggs cooked over easy and layered on tortillas with salsa and cheese....

Stabilized whipped cream is regular whipped cream that has been modified to hold its shape and texture for an extended period without deflating or becoming watery. It is often used in desserts like cakes, pies, or pastries, where you want the cream to maintain a firm structure for decoration or layering. Stabilizers such as gelatin, cream cheese, cornstarch, powdered sugar, or instant pudding mix are commonly added to achieve this effect....

Smoky, zesty, succulent and flavorful, if you’re looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal I’ve got you covered! This Instant Pot Pork, Rice and Beans recipe comes together in minutes and is ready to serve in no time! This recipe came about one afternoon as I was in a hurry and only had a short amount of time to throw something together for dinner. I opened my fridge, scanned my pantry shelves, and next thing I knew I was moving at lightning speed adding this and that into my Instant Pot....

Instant Pot Refried Beans – Vegan, naturally gluten-free, Creamy, flavorful and effortless way of making refried beans at home in Instant pot/pressure cooker. It is a base and side dish for many Mexican Dishes. Making vegetarian refried beans at home in the instant pot is pretty easy and You can make a big batch so you can feed a large crowd. It freezes well too. My family is a Mexican food lover and I make Mexican dish at least twice a week....

It is prepared using Besan (Gram flour) with few Indian spices and can be eaten for breakfast, as a side dish, or as a snack. This recipe is an Instant version of the traditional Khaman and it’s also known as Nylon Khaman. Learn how to make khaman dhokla just like a market with this easy step-by-step process, video, tips, and tricks! About Dhokla Dhokla is a steamed savory cake usually made with fermented rice and lentil batter....