So I’ve found myself really craving donuts this week. I assume you’ve picked up on the fact that I am always craving something, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s just the way I am. Usually I’m craving some kind of edible jem – a donut, pizza, Mini Charleston Chews, blackberries etc etc etc. But sometimes I crave non-edible things. The Notebook (that movie. the EMOTION!!!), miniature golf, sand between my toes, sleep (<—–always....

Hey, there!! How are you?? Do you know September is National Organic Harvest Month??!! It is also called Organic Food Celebration month. Organic means that the products have no pesticides are more environmentally friendly, and also have a high level of animal welfare. Organic products do not just make difference to the environment but also to your own well being. Plus I think meals taste better with the organic products....

This is one of my favorite meals in the world. Indian flavors have my heart and this tandoori chicken is at the top of my list of most-loved foods. If you haven’t tried tandoori chicken you might wonder if it is spicy, savory, sweet… it’s just delicious. Straight up, super duper delicious. Definitely on the savory side and bursting with flavor, but will not burn your mouth. Traditionally tandoori chicken is made in a tandoori oven, but most of us don’t have a tandoori oven handy....

I’m pretty passionate about porcini mushrooms. I grind the dried mushrooms and add them to practically everything: sauces, gravies, soups, stews, and seasoning blends. Basically to anything that can benefit from a boost of umami. Today’s dish combines porcini and shiitake mushrooms, gorgonzola, mushrooms and cream for an irresistibly delicious sauce. Serve it with your pasta of choice for an easy, quick dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight and elegant enough to serve for guests!...

Gorgeous peaches, apricots, plums, and nectarines are in season now. I love fruits in tarts, pies, and cakes, and I absolutely adore peaches. We also made a lovely peach and apricot upside-down cake this week. This one is a family favorite and gets done every single year. Why make this pie? This recipe is for anyone who loves pie with fresh fruits. Today, I am using fresh peaches, but nectarines, apricots, and figs are also perfect....

Savory, sweet, smoky and salty – these flavors describe this Pot Roast Seasoning recipe that will make your next pot roast a total smash hit! You can also use this pot roast dry rub with chicken, pork, veggies or as an all-purpose seasoning to keep at the dinner table! For more versatile seasoning blends to keep at the dinner table check out our Seasoned Salt, Lemon Pepper Seasoning and Porcini Salt!...

Pralines and Cream Ice Cream My grandfather used to take me to Baskin Robbins and he always ordered a scoop of pralines and cream ice cream. I’ll admit that when I was little, I often ordered bubblegum ice cream, but eventually, Grandpa’s creamy ice cream with that caramel swirl and chewy pralines grew on me. Over the years, this has become the one flavor I can not resist whenever it is available....

Traditional puff pastry Dough 1 – food processor (détrempe) In a food processor add flour, salt, sugar, and cold chilled butter. Pulse 30 seconds – mix well – pulse for another 30 seconds.Pro tip – We want the butter to coat the flour so using a pulsing motion will help do that. Gradually add liquid thru the food tube while pulsing at the same time. Open the processor and remove the crumbly mixture onto a clean work surface....

This dish is a two-part preparation, Ragda, and Patties. It is then garnished with finely chopped onion, sweet chutney, mint and coriander chutney, garlic chutney and with sev. A plate of Ragda Patties along with a glass of Chas or lassi makes for a filling, wholesome evening meal. How to make Ragda Patties? For Ragda Rinse and soak Dried peas overnight. Drain the water, rinse it, put it into a big bowl, add 3 cups water and pressure cook them for 4 to 5 whistles or until cooked....

Greens and lemon flavors pair together deliciously, so when I had a few pieces of this Lemon Lime Grilled Chicken leftover, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. I liked this combination so much, I’m crossing my fingers for more rainbow chard in my next CSA box.

I’ve been making homemade bread for years with my sourdough starter. And I’m waiting anxiously to share some of my simple and easy recipes with you. But, of course, it all starts right here with the sourdough starter. So, today, I want to share with you everything you need to know about making bread with wild yeast or a sourdough starter. How to make it from scratch as well as how to feed it and maintain it....

You can never have enough of paneer. Can you? We can make so many delectable recipes with paneer. Like Paneer tikkaPulaoPalak PaneerKulchaPizzaParathaKofta Each of them is absolutely delicious and is easy to make at home. But this particular paneer curry is my most favorite. Because I love rich and creamy North Indian curries and that’s why this version has my heart. So what is Reshmi Kaju Paneer? Reshmi means – Silky – smooth Kaju means – Cashew Paneer – Indian Cottage cheese In simple words – Cashew and Indian cottage cheese in silky-smooth tomato-onion-cream based gravy!...

Reuben Soup Years ago, I ran across a recipe for Reuben Soup over at Closet Cooking. I mentioned it to my husband at the time and he did not let me forget it. His all-time favorite sandwich is a classic Reuben; rye bread piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, and melting Swiss cheese. The idea of a soup for winter that delivers everything we love about Reuben sandwiches? There is no resisting that combination....

These are easy homemade Mexican dinners packed full of natural food ingredients, taste amazing, and make a healthy freezer meal too. These roasted veggie enchiladas are an easy way for the entire family to eat more vegetables. Try this recipe for upcoming Cinco-De-Mayo or any gathering; even meat lovers will rave about how good it is. Mexican Recipes do not have to be Complex to make – take this easy Oven Roasted Veggie Enchilada Recipe, for example; it is so simple to make....

For more ooey, gooey, chocolate-packed, sweet, moist, crumbly, delicious cookies, head on over to my popular recipes for Salted Caramel Stuffed Double Chocolate Cookies, Fudgy Double Chocolate Cookies, and Hot Chocolate Meltaway Cookies. Why This Recipe Works Caramel and Chocolate — Of the most delicious cookie flavor combinations, chocolate and caramel are right up there at the top of the list. These soft, chewy cookies combine chocolate and caramel in the most delicious way!...

If you’re looking for holiday side dishes, be sure to try my Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds, Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad, and Roasted Butternut Squash. Here’s How to Make It Step by Step Instructions Easy to Assemble: A lot of scalloped potatoes recipes are actually complicated to assemble. I made this an easy scalloped potatoes recipe by cooking everything together in a pot and then transferring it to a baking dish and topping it off with a crunchy top layer....

A delicious South Indian inspired Shrimp Curry recipe that mingles sweet, spicy and creamy! Bursting with flavor and a guaranteed winner, it’s also easy to make and is ready to serve in just over 30 minutes! If you love Indian food, seafood, and are looking for a quick and easy dish to make that is sure to impress your dinner guests, this South Indian Shrimp Curry is for you! You can easily tailor the spiciness (use mild or hot curry) and sweetness (use more or less mango chutney) to suit your preferences....

Want more chicken skillet meals like this? Of course you do! Try my Chicken and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet, my Chicken Fajitas Skillet, or my Skillet Chicken in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce. You guys, I love my cast iron pan. It’s one of my most favorite pieces of kitchen cookware. It’s sturdy, it’s easy to clean, and it cooks every meal perfectly evenly like a dream. I honestly think of recipes that I can make in the skillet because it just makes me happy....

Made with 100% corn, this Skillet Cornbread recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a go-to whenever you’re craving a rustic cornbread that is positively PACKED with that scrumptious corn flavor! A wonderfully rustic and robust cast iron skillet cornbread that’s made with 100% corn. This cornbread features a crumb that is moist and not overly sweet. Enjoy it as a side with your favorite dish or by itself slathered with butter!...

Really good things are happening around here. For one thing, a last minute trip to Las Vegas for a few days with our friends kind of came out of nowhere and changed our week for the better. Warm weather was desperately needed by all of us, especially me, and not just because I felt like my skin was so colorless it was glowing in the dark. Seriously though. Paste-y to the max....