Cinnamon, a warm and aromatic spice, is known for its distinctive sweet and spicy flavor, has been a staple in kitchens worldwide for centuries. Its versatility makes it a perfect addition to both sweet and savory dishes, but it truly shines in cookies. When used in baking, cinnamon enhances the natural sweetness of ingredients while adding depth and warmth. In cookies, it creates a comforting balance of spice, elevating classic sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, or gingerbread with its unmistakable flavor....

I’ve made this recipe at least half a dozen times over the past few months and despite my best efforts to save some biscuits for breakfast the next day, it has yet to happen. The boys find my stash every single time. Simple Drop Biscuits While it doesn’t take all that long to roll out a batch of these much-loved classic flaky biscuits, sometimes we don’t have even that much time....

About this cake While chocolate and coffee are a classic combination, coffee doesn’t always have to be with chocolate, does it? Perhaps it can also be less chocolaty? So, I made this espresso cake and intentionally left out the cocoa powder. As a result, it gave me a whole new world of coffee-flavored cakes. I have served this with many combinations, such as my vanilla buttercream, caramel buttercream, white chocolate ganache, and dark chocolate ganache....

To truly understand why flower cookies are the perfect blend of vanilla and chocolate, we need to take a closer look at the individual flavors and their unique properties. Vanilla, with its delicate and sweet aroma, adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dessert. Its subtle yet distinct flavor profile enhances the overall taste experience, creating a sense of warmth and comfort. On the other hand, chocolate, with its rich and decadent essence, brings depth and intensity to the table....

Chutney is a relish or preserves made from fruits or vegetables. Peach or orange chutney is often eaten with chicken or fish. Tomato chutney is often eaten with bread or butter. By now you know I am a huge fan of jams and fruit chutneys. Every time I see fresh stone fruits like apricots and peaches in the season, a part of me wants to make a condiment. I think it’s because the season for these is so short....

Garlic Butter Shrimp I love shrimp. I really love garlic butter shrimp. So, in my world, eating it straight out of the pan and calling that a meal absolutely works. However, sometimes it does need to be filled out a bit for a full family meal. What to prepare with this garlic butter shrimp recipe? In two words, pasta or rice! Served over either those with a side of steamed or roasted vegetables, this is a dinner my family will happily eat any night of the week....

They ate it with a spoon and called it ice cream for their dessert after dinner.

Lemon Drop Cookies These Lemon Drop Cookies were so irresistible, that I happily ate cookies in lieu of my dinner. (shhhh, don’t tell the kids, they thought I ate my dinner after they went to bed.) I’ve been craving a lemon dessert for a couple of weeks now and I had the recipe for these cookies scribbled out and waiting to try. I’m happy to say that the cookies were an awesome success and I managed to eat an embarrassing number of them before I finally packed the remaining cookies in a container and sent them home with friends!...

Don’t stop here! Try Greek Chicken Power Bowls, Greek Avocado Chicken Salad, One Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, and Easy Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce. This post has been sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my own. I’ve partnered up with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. to bring you one heck of a delicious beef-centric recipe and I am beyond excited about this recipe....

This dish is considered great for summers, as the curd/yogurt works as a cooling agent for your body. But I make Gujarati kadhi at least once every 15 days, no matter it’s summer or not. It’s comfort food when served with rice or khichdi. Adding potato sabzi or any legume dish on the side makes it a completely soul-satisfying meal! What is kadhi? Kadhi or Karhi is a yogurt-based curry that is popular in North India and West India....

I’ve been making my family’s Peach Jam recipe for years now, but this time I wanted to try my hand at a spicy version. There isn’t enough hyperbole in my life to adequately express just how much I am enjoying this jam. I made it late at night about a week ago and in the time since, I’ve eaten it in lieu of a meal at least once each day....

Salmon and tuna are the family’s favorite fish in our home, raw or cooked. The best thing about fish is that it cooks in minutes, which means dinner or lunch is ready in minutes. My kids love to eat this salmon with rice pilaf or turmeric rice with a side of roasted carrots or squash. And my personal favorite is a cherry tomato, avocado salad, or cauliflower rice. Why make this salmon recipe?...

Freezing vegetables doesn’t get any easier than this. Just a few minutes of effort will mean a freezer full of healthy okra ready to use at your convenience. Come learn how to freeze okra the easy way! Okay fellow gardeners – your okra plants are bursting at the seams, struggling to keep up with the mass production of okra pods and you’re struggling to keep up with eating all of them....

A few summers back, I treated my kids to a delightful dining experience at a charming restaurant. Knowing their love for fish and seafood, we indulged in several dishes, including a refreshing poke bowl. It was Rhea’s first encounter with this Hawaiian delight, and to my surprise, she dug in eagerly, her bowl disappearing within minutes. This newfound enthusiasm sparked a tradition in our household, with poke bowls becoming a regular feature on our menu....

Instant Pot Chickpeas – Quick, Hands-free, easy, tastes better than canned ones and much cheaper than store-bought Garbanzo beans cooked in Instant Pot / Pressure cooker. It’s a Low- Sodium recipe which is WIN WIN…. I always prefer to cook my dried beans from scratch at home. Actually, I have never seen canned chickpeas when I was in India. I know surprising right? In India, we (In fact everyone) uses our traditional pressure cooker method to cook any legumes from dried ones....

If soup is your love language, you’ll want to try Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Soup, and Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Tortellini Soup. So, funny story. For a long, long time (longer than I will actually admit), I thought anything “marsala” was Indian. As in “masala” — like chicken tikka masala. And I always got so confused when I was at a restaurant and I’d order something “marsala” and it wouldn’t be Indian in the least....

Updated to add: I’ve made this soup countless times over the past few years and it’s a favorite freezer meal now too. When I first made this, we were living in the desert and that meant cranking the a/c to really enjoy a bowl of soup. Now? Living in Ohio as the weather begins cooling off? Soup is a beautiful way to warm up at dinner time! Cabbage Soup with Sausage Best of all, this soup comes together in under 30 minutes....

I discovered Chop Chae years ago (on one of our first dates!) and I have never ordered a different thing off a Korean menu since then. I might sample my husband’s dishes occasionally, but when I say that I love Chap Chae, I mean I LOVE it. The thin clear noodles, the warm and crisp vegetables, the perfect sticky sauce. I love everything about this dish and it is a rare thing if I am willing to share my restaurant leftovers....

What is Kaiserschmarrn? Kaiserschmarrn is a sweet dish of torn pancakes studded with rum-soaked raisins and served with fruit preserves or compote (traditionally plum compote, or Zwetschgenröster), berry jam, or applesauce. The name comes from the German words Kaiser, meaning Emperor, and Schmarrn, which is a colloquial term that means messy, nonsense, or scrambled. Hence these scrambled pancakes are also known as Emperor’s Mess. For more fruity Austrian and German favorites be sure try our Apple Strudel, German Apple Cake, and German Plum Cake!...

Kale is a Leafy vegetable. Kale is very healthy. it has more vitamin C than an orange. It’s kind of fatty(In a good way). Kale is a queen of Vitamin A. It has more calcium than a container of milk. Moong dal is a good source of protein and dietary fiber. It is low in fat and rich in calcium and B complex vitamins. It’s very easy to digest. There are lots of health benefits of moong dal....