This Dal Palak recipe represents so much of what I love about Indian cuisine. The fusion of flavors is a feast for the palate and this dish is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Creamy lentils or yellow split peas combine with spinach to create a wholesome and filling meal that you can enjoy on its own as a main dish with some naan or a green salad, or serve it as a side dish alongside a larger meal....
Having lived in Singapore for ten years, I love Asian food and I absolutely adore stir fry recipes. Simple one-pot meals that can be made quickly and easily. This easy stir-fry is a great way to get the kids to eat their daily veggies as well as stir-fry with broccoli. Why make this stir-fry A great stir-fry starts with a great base. This one uses chicken breast or thighs with a variety of veggies and a few pantry sauces....
Can’t get enough eggnog desserts? Try Eggnog Truffles, Eggnog Pound Cake, and Eggnog Sugar Cookies. Whelp, we are knee-deep into December. That happened. And even though I’m freaking out a little bit about how fast this year has gone (really though, SO FAST), I’m soaking up every minute of this holiday season. We took a little trip out to California last week for some fun family time, and I loved the warmer weather, but there’s something about the cold that just makes it feel like Christmas time to me....
My kids and I are completely hooked on crockpot oatmeal. I’ve been making variations on this at least once or twice a month for the past few years. We love Slow Cooker Oatmeal with Berries, Bananas, and Pecans , Slow Cooker Cranberry Almond Oatmeal and so many other oatmeal recipes. You may have gathered as much based on the number of oatmeal recipes here on the website. This almond raisin oatmeal might just be our current favorite of the bunch....
Creamy, buttery, and irresistibly delicious, this traditional Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is the ultimate comfort food! It’s quick and easy to prepare and is equally perfect for a busy weeknight, a formal dinner party, or a cozy romantic night in! For two delicious twists on this classic try my Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo and Leek Alfredo! What is Fettuccine Alfredo? The Back Story This recipe comes with a story. A story about Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, the Musso and Frank Grill, and the best Fettuccine Alfredo I’ve ever had....
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sara Lee® Bread. The opinions and text are all mine. Happy National Grilled Cheese Month! YES. There is a whole month dedicated to the deliciousness that is grilled cheese. Gosh I love food holidays. Not that I need a green light to indulge in one of my favorite foods, but I’ll take the excuse anytime! In celebration of this fantastic holiday I’ve teamed up with Sara Lee Bread to bring you the best darn grilled cheese sandwich you could dream of....
“Pea soup” is the literal translation of this dish but that doesn’t even begin to do it justice. There is a TON going on here flavor-wise. With the flavor of caramelized onions and bacon combined with savory leek, carrots, celeriac, potatoes, peas and dumplings, this is a hearty, satisfying, healthy and thoroughly delicious soup that captures the very best of German cooking. Just as butter, nuts and lemon zest are integral ingredients in German baking, there are several ingredients that combine to give savory dishes that classic “German” taste we know and love....
You know that whole ramen-noodle-starving-college-student stigma? I was a pretty classic case. Except instead of ramen noodles, it was a few other staples like jarred queso dip and giant bake-at-home flour tortillas. Most nights when I came back from class at 8:00, dying for something to eat, I’d either have those deconstructed quesadillas, or a bowl of steamed rice topped with some kind of sauce. Usually vegetarian – mostly out of laziness, not for any health purposes I assure you....
Have you ever tasted the Japanese milk bread Hokkaido? Back when I traveled, every single trip to Japan, I’d buy a slice of bread and bring it back home to Singapore. I always wondered how they got the bread to be so soft, soft like cotton. For a long time, I thought it was bread flour. But, no, it’s the technique. They use what is called a tangzhong. Why make these buns?...
I got this recipe for sambar powder from my mom, who got it from her aunt (Prema ajji), and ever since the first time my mom & I tried it, this recipe for homemade sambar masala powder has been an instant hit – with everyone in the family! Since then many of us in the family regularly make and stock up on it. And so it’s been on my list to share it here on the blog too....
Peaches are in season here in Washington State and I picked up a bulk load of 75 pounds of them last week! I’ve been busy chopping and freezing them for smoothies, canning them, making fruit leather, peach cobbler and peach crisp, and thought I’d try something new – this delightful Honeyed Peach Cardamom Sauce. Combining honey with peach is a no-brainer and cardamom with peach is likewise a match made in heaven....
Using an ice cream maker can seem complicated due to the steps involved and the need to properly freeze the mixture. First, the ice cream base must be prepared and chilled. Then, the mixture is poured into the machine, which churns it slowly to incorporate air and prevent the formation of large ice crystals, resulting in a creamy texture. The machine’s freezing element simultaneously freezes the mixture as it churns....
Serve with green mango chutney, dosa masala, and podi masala. Or just munch as it is. It takes less than 30 minutes to make it and it’s super crispy – no one will believe that this is made with leftover rice! Dosas/ Indian crepes are a South Indian delicacy and a staple food in South India. Dosas are ridiculously delicious and can be enjoyed any time of the day – be it breakfast, lunch, dinner, or mid-day snack....
Who doesn’t indulge too much on Desserts, cookies, and whatnot during the holidays? We all do, right! Holidays are meant for Relaxing, parties and lots of foods. 😉 But Holidays are over and It’s now time to reset the body system. I have planned a couple of after Holidays Cleanse Recipes which are simple, delicious and a great way to reboot your body with nutrient-dense food. Let’s eat more greens and cleanse our body to start the New Year happy and healthy....
Instant Pot Dum Aloo – Best, Creamy, Scrumptious and Very Flavorful Indian Classic dish made of baby potatoes in a spicy onion-tomato-yogurt based gravy. Dum aloo is the most famous Indian Curry of Kashmir, and nowadays you will find it in almost every Indian Restaurants menu. There are many versions of this curry like Punjabi Dum Aloo recipe, Kashmiri Dum aloo, Bengali Dum Aloo / Aloor Dum. Every state has its own version and recipe of making Dum Aloo....
If you love these Kung Pao Noodles, you’ve gotta try Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken, Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef, and Spicy Korean Beef Noodles. I’ve been borderline obsessed with spicy food since I was a kid. I’d say since I was little but, well I’m 5’3 and I think that probably still qualifies as “little” so it’s important to emphasize that I’m referring to a time when I was much younger than I am now....
We recently moved into a new house and were lucky enough to discover three enormous rosemary plants in the yard. (and by plants, I mean giant bushes four feet across) I’ve been adding rosemary to so many foods lately. This Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad is my favorite new dish by far. I would love to hear your favorite ways to use rosemary! I served this Lemon Rosemary Potato Salad with Pulled Pork Sandwiches, {Slow-Cooker} Baked Beans, and Memphis Style Coleslaw....
As a kid, this was one of my must-have treats during Easter. Actually, way before Easter. My mom would take orders for homemade marzipan Easter eggs. And she would make lots of these. And I’d get to make the mini flowers with her. I’d also get to pipe the leaves sometimes. In addition, I’d also use my tiny hands to add the little gold and silver dragees or beads....
Romesco sauce is a flavorful Spanish sauce made primarily from roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic, and olive oil and often includes tomatoes, vinegar, and bread. It is typically thick and rich, with a slightly smoky and nutty flavor. Originating from the Catalonia region of Spain, specifically from Tarragona or Reus, Romesco sauce has been a staple in Catalan cuisine for centuries. It was traditionally served with fish, but its uses have expanded to include meats, vegetables, and even as a dip or spread....
Ground beef curry has always been more than just a dish in our family – it’s a cherished tradition, a recipe passed down from my mom that has stood the test of time. As a child, I fondly remember the aroma of spices wafting from the kitchen as my mom lovingly prepared this family favorite. Each bite was a symphony of flavors, evoking memories of cozy dinners spent together around the table....
