You can serve it with Tandoori Roti, Brown-white-jasmine rice, or just on its own as a soup. It is hearty, filling, and undeniably nutritious. We love spinach (palak) and I make many dishes with spinach-like Palak Paneer, pulao, Soup, Tortillas, Paratha, Chole palak, etc. But it’s been so long since I last posted a recipe that uses good quantities of spinach in one dish on the blog. So I decided to share this simple yet flavorful Dal Palak, (call it Spinach dal or dal tadka) recipe with you all today....

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream While my sweet tooth has mellowed quite a bit over the past few years, I still enjoy a piece or two of dark chocolate most days – just a bite or two goes a long way to satisfy a chocolate craving. Dark chocolate can be a bit of an acquired taste, depending on just how dark the chocolate happens to be. And two of my kids gravitate to milk chocolate over dark....

These appetizer cups are a portable version of your favorite Samosa Chaat and are ideal for serving at your next party! These little cups are perfectly portioned and look very fancy. Not just Diwali, these are an excellent option for any occasion: bridal or baby showers, graduation parties, birthday parties, summer cookouts, tailgating, holiday gatherings, New Year’s Eve, etc. Samosa is a well-known and beloved snack that needs no introduction....

Mediterranean dishes are one of my favorite go-tos for when I want something easy yet tasty. While you might think a fancy-named dish means fancy ingredients, quite the opposite is true. In fact, you probably have all the ingredients you need in your pantry and fridge right now. And, if you don’t, they are easy enough to find at the grocery and store the leftovers for another dish. Kalamata olives and feta hold up quite well in the fridge and work in many other dishes as well, such as my Mediterranean Salad with Greek Salad Dressing....

Growing up in an Indian home, homemade samosas were a labor of love. Making the dough, the filling, and then, of course, the job of filling and folding the samosas. A big project. And mom made it with so much love we just took it all for granted. Until, of course, you have to do it yourself. Then, you end up looking around for shortcuts to cut corners. I love making authentic samosa, but I also love my quick and easy method of using ready-to-use filo pastry....

If you are new to green smoothies, this is the place to start. This was the first green smoothie that I tried and my whole family has loved it from the start. For over four years now, this has been our go-to green smoothie. My kids all love it and this is easily the most frequently made smoothie in our home. I PROMISE that you can not taste the “green” in this green smoothie....

Want more dessert recipes? Try these recipes next! Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, Peanut Butter Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cream Cheese Brownies, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites. Here’s the thing… I have to be in the mood for peanut butter. It seems like I don’t even have a passing thought about it for a few weeks and then all of a sudden it’s like I NEED PEANUT BUTTERRRRRRRRR!...

If you love these pancakes, you’ve gotta try Blueberry Scones, Baked Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches, Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Muffins, and One Hour Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls Sweet or savory, with oatmeal, eggnog, pumpkin, fruit, peanut butter, or poppy seeds…I have made all varieties of pancakes and still feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of a pancake’s potential. I’ve made all thicknesses and sizes of pancakes too. But I hadn’t yet combined thick, fluffy pancakes with berries....

I’ve teamed up with Alexian to bring you this post. Welcome back to Part II of French Entertaining! In our last post French guest cook Sandrine Vannson enlightened us on French entertaining “country style” with Duck Rillette and Pheasant & Rosemary Pâté. The interest and participation was exciting and now we’re back with the second installment in which we’ll be taking a more contemporary, or “nouvelle”, approach. We are delighted to have Sandrine back with us where she will be sharing some more creative ideas, this time with mousse and vegetable pâté, using some more of Alexian’s fabulous products....

You’ll also love my Gluten Free Brownies, Brown Butter Banana Bread, Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting, and Chunky Monkey Banana Cookies. More Bread Recipes to Try Brown Butter Banana Bread Lemon Blueberry Bread Carrot Cake Bread Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Bread Variation of a Classic: I mean, who doesn’t love banana bread, am I right? My easy moist banana bread recipe is what inspired making a gluten free version that can be made with almond flour instead of all-purpose flour....

Truth: I have a bit of a love affair with grilling season. Technically I do grill all year round, I just can’t go without it for very long. But our grill lives on our back patio and even though it’s covered, Utah winters are brutal. So when the snow melts and the weather starts to warm up, real grilling season begins and I go a little crazy grilling anything and everything and all the stuff in between....

Harissa is a famous and versatile North African red chili paste that will add incredible flavor, color, and kick to your food! It’s easy to make and keeps for several weeks in the fridge! Use it to make Harira, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, Moroccan Chicken Salad, Moroccan Veggie Burgers, and more! What is Harissa? Harissa is a fiery North African chili paste that is popular in Tunisian and Algerian cuisine but is perhaps most commonly associated with Moroccan food....

For me, there is nothing better than a good sauce. Sauce is what can make food delicious and exciting! So, today I wanted to share with you how to make buffalo sauce at home. I typically put this buffalo sauce on wings, but you can use this sauce as a dip for chicken breast, veggies, and so much more! I specifically made this buffalo sauce for wings, so try this sauce with my Baked Chicken Wings or dip my Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders into this sauce!...

A classic eggnog recipe is made with egg yolks, whole milk, cream, bourbon, and, of course, whipped egg whites. This is a cooked eggnog recipe. Perfect to spread the holiday cheer with a warm or chilled glass to celebrate with family and friends. Did you have eggnog on Christmas eve as a kid? I did. NO! not the one with alcohol. Mom would add the alcohol after she saved some for the kids....

There are few appetizers (or sides) that are as universally loved as Garlic Bread. And for good reason, because there is something about this buttery, cheesy, garlicky delight which is quite irresistible.Growing up, I remember going to Pizza outlets, and craving Garlic Bread more than the Pizza. And actually filling up on it to the point that I had no place for the main entrée.So of-course when I started cooking, this was one recipe I wanted to figure out ASAP to treat myself to endless supply of my favorite appetizer, and basically live in garlic bread heaven....

What is in Honey Mustard Sauce? The honey mustard sauce is an exceptional blend of sweetness, tanginess, and creaminess, creating a delectable dip that complements an array of dishes. What sets this sauce apart are natural ingredients such as high-quality honey, robust mustard, creamy Mayonnaise, tangy vinegar, and a harmonious blend of spices. I am genuinely obsessed with our homemade honey mustard sauce recipe. It’s incredibly quick to make, and honestly, you can dip almost anything into this creamy sauce, and it will taste even better....

Vanilla extract is a liquid flavoring made by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol to extract their flavor compounds. It’s a popular ingredient in baking and cooking, adding a rich and complex vanilla flavor to dishes. The high cost of vanilla is mainly due to the labor-intensive and time-consuming process involved in its cultivation and production. The combination of the labor-intensive cultivation, hand-pollination, long curing process, and the fact that vanilla orchids only produce beans for a few months of the year all contribute to the high cost of vanilla....

Learn how to freeze leeks properly so you can enjoy their flavor and freshness for months to come! The process is quick and simple and you can conveniently have them on hand and ready to go whenever you need them. Leeks are one of my most favorite vegetables. They add such wonderful flavor to a whole host of dishes like quiches, omelets, casseroles, soups and stews. Their flavor reminds of me of favorite dishes from Germany where I grew up and of France where I visited frequently and where leeks are a staple ingredient....

What is Tri Tip? If you aren’t familiar with tri-tip, it is a small triangular piece of beef cut from the sirloin. Tri Tip is one of my favorite cuts of beef for feeding my family, especially when it comes to steaks. It turns out perfectly on the grill every time we make it. My kids like their steak a little more well done than Sean and I do, so I slice theirs from the narrow tip and I slice ours from the center....

Discover the delightful blend of flavors with our Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies. These cookies perfectly combine the rich, velvety taste of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries, creating a uniquely satisfying treat. Each bite offers a harmonious mix of chewy and crispy textures, making these cookies an irresistible delight. Ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday snacking, our Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies are a favorite among both kids and adults....