Don’t you just love the combination of maple and brown sugar? It screams fall. In fact, in fall I treat any vanilla desserts with a bit of maple. So, my vanilla cupcakes become maple cupcakes and my vanilla buttercream becomes maple buttercream. It also works perfectly in these cupcakes. The secret to making a good maple treat is quality. Good quality maple syrup, not an imitation. You want the syrup to be thick and rich in flavor....
If you haven’t yet tried Marinated Tomatoes, you are missing out on one of my favorite summer foods. Bite size tomatoes are marinated in a combination of oil, vinegar and spices with just the right amount of sweetness. I’ve always liked tomatoes, but these are irresistible! I find myself snacking on them all afternoon, as they marinate on the counter and in the refrigerator. Those tomatoes along with their marinade are the dressing for this salad....
These mega healthy peanut butter cookies are absolutely LOADED with healthy ingredients! And they taste so good you won’t even notice! We all need more wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, and coconut oil in our lives. What you would call peanut butter cookies that incorporated all of these? Yes, I can well imagine some very unflattering names one could come up with based on this description. But you won’t hear any unflattering ones from me because I TASTED THEM!...
This methi recipe is Creamy, lip-smacking, and is quite a popular Indian curry. Rich in texture, Paneer Methi Chaman is apt for your festive meals, house parties, busy weeknight meal, or even to serve your weekend meals. It tastes good when served with Tandoori roti, Plain Paratha, or naan, but can also be served with steamed rice or Jeera rice. Eating a wide variety of greens as part of a diet is the best way to achieve nutritional balance and avoid excesses of any one nutrient....
Often called Dutch baby pancakes, this breakfast has been a family favorite ever since I was a little girl. Love this recipe? PIN IT to your FOOD BOARD to save it! Follow BAREFEET IN THE KITCHEN on Pinterest for more great recipes! German pancakes are somewhat of a cross between a soufflé and an omelet. While they look fancy and taste divine, they are beyond simple to prepare. German Pancakes German Pancakes are such a fun breakfast to make....
Is there anything more delicious than homemade ice cream on a warm summer night? I really don’t think there is. I served this Berry Ice Cream over brownies with extra berry sauce the first time I made it and the chocolate and berry combination was fantastic. However, the ice cream is absolutely delicious on its own in a cone or in a bowl. The most popular question I get is whether it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine....
Two of my favorite things in summer are summer fruits and the option to grill outdoors. Almost every cake I make these days is with fruits or berries. This week, we made this cake with apricots and my peach crumble cake. Last week, we made an apricot tart with a frangipani filling similar to my nectarine tarts. Apricots are very versatile and while you can use them in cakes like these you can also add them to savory dishes such as salads....
This is one of my most popular chocolate sheet cake recipes so far. I have been making it for years before becoming a cake decorator. The best part about this recipe is that it’s simple, easy, and forgiving. This means you don’t have to be precise and perfect with your measurements. If you use a little less water or your flour measurement is off by a few tablespoons – that’s OK....
The national dish of Indonesia and voted among the top most beloved foods in the world, this traditional Nasi Goreng recipe featured fried rice with chicken, shrimp, and a delicious homemade Indonesian sauce called kecap manis! Two years ago CNN conducted a poll among 35,000 individuals to determine the world’s 50 most beloved foods. The results were unexpected. Guess what ranked #2? You got it, it was Nasi Goreng! Nasi Goreng, the national dish of Indonesia, translates as “fried rice....
Looking for more no-bake desserts? Check out my popular recipes for No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, No Bake Churro Krispie Bars, and No Bake Cheesecake. And if it’s pie you want, then Blueberry Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, or Apple Pie should do the trick! More Summer Dessert Recipes Strawberry Shortcakes No Bake Cheesecake Chocolate Zucchini Cake Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cookies n Cream Pudding Pops No Churn Fudge Ripple Chocolate Ice Cream...
A thoroughly authentic Italian Olive Rosemary Focaccia recipe with all the tips and tricks you need for achieving that incredible texture Italian focaccia is renowned for – those fluffy air pockets, chew interior, and perfectly crispy exterior. We’re adding rosemary and olives but feel free to omit either or both or add toppings of your choice! Few things smell better than the sweet aroma of yeast bread baking in the oven....
Want more easy one pot meals? Try my One Pot Cashew Chicken Ramen, One Pot Enchilada Orzo, and One Pot Curry Chicken and Rice! Right now I’m thinking back to my college days when I didn’t cook a thing and wonder where this recipe was when I was having microwaved tortillas and jarred nacho cheese for dinner. Honest to goodness I ate that for dinner you guys. Numerous times. And when it wasn’t that it was cold cereal (welllllll I still have that for dinner sometimes, but I’ve graduated from Lucky Charms to Special K so now it’s a grown up meal)....
It is a spicy mashed vegetable dish, served piping hot with a dollop of butter, diced red onions, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and buttery toasted pav on the sides. Is your mouth watering yet? Mine sure is. This recipe is a treat to your eyes, tongue, tummy, and soul! 🙂 I have been a huge pav bhaji fan since childhood. You can find it pretty much everywhere in India if you want to taste the best pav bhaji, go to Mumbai!...
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies I’ve been making thumbprint cookies for as long as I’ve been baking. From the classic peanut butter cookies with Hershey’s kisses, to every kind of jam and jelly-filled goodie you can think of. They inevitably remind me of Christmas. These pecan thumbprint cookies are rolled in crushed nuts before baking, adding an irresistible nutty crunch to these cookies. This recipe is very gently adapted from these vegan cookies on my friend Gina’s blog....
Learn how to make pickled okra and enjoy the taste of summer all year long! A classic Southern favorite, homemade pickled okra has been enjoyed for generations, a celebration of summer’s bounty marinated in a tangy brine and infused with spices. Tender, flavorful, and oh so delightfully crunchy, these okra pickles may just become a new favorite! This pickled okra recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and the quick pickled okra can either be kept in the fridge or canned for long-term storage....
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickNaturesSweetness #CollectiveBias Pineapple and coconut just go together like peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, macaroni and cheese, bread and butter. 🙂 I love blending up rich, creamy, coconut milk and water, and sweet pineapple with Iron-rich spinach for a healthy breakfast drink. Pineapple is great for preventing bloating and is rich in Vitamin C, which gives the immune system a healthy boost....
Hello there!! How are you all?? Busy in Diwali prep, right!! I know I am, too. Living in Arizona means waiting for cooler weather. We welcome the end of the hot, hazy days of summer with open arms and look forward to fall and winter each year. I love fall but with so many things to do this time of the year – Halloween, prep for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Diwali (Indian festival) – I sometimes don’t have the energy to keep up with it all!...
Sweet and sour chicken is a popular Chinese dish made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. The chicken is typically battered and fried until crispy, then tossed in a sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce, among other ingredients. It’s often served with vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and pineapple, and is commonly enjoyed with steamed rice. The combination of crispy chicken and flavorful sauce makes sweet and sour chicken a favorite in Chinese cuisine....
I love lemon bars, they are such a classic. They’re tangy and sweet and gooey, and I loooooove me some gooey. The only downside to making lemon bars in January is that they have a tendency to make you nostalgic for backyard barbecues, trips to the lake, and fresh cut grass. Yeah, that thing called Summer. Oh how I adore you, Summer. I only like snow for the month of December....
My family makes fruitcakes every Christmas, not just for us but as a business. Personally, I could eat fruitcake for breakfast every day and never complain. In fact, I think a fruitcake is a must-have dessert to celebrate the Christmas holiday. This fruitcake is a twist on the traditional recipes, which are dense. This is much lighter in texture because it has less fruit and nuts. In addition, the sour cream and dark brown sugar, combined with the butter, give it a slight butterscotch flavor that’s hard to resist....
