If you grew up in India, or have Indian roots, you know that when it comes to homemade Indian cookies, Nankhatai biscuits are a crowd favorite. And with good reason too. For starters, they make for the perfect tea time cookies with Indian chai, because they aren’t too sweet. Yet, they are sweet enough to satisfy any sweet cravings you might have. And an eggless recipe like this one is also perfect for festive / fasting days during the Indian festive season....

If you haven’t bought fresh cranberries before, it couldn’t be simpler. They stay fresh in the refrigerator for weeks and for at least 6 months or more in the freezer. (I’ve been known to keep them for a year or two in the freezer without any problems!) I just buy them when they go on sale and hang onto them until I’m ready to use them. This oatmeal was a great combination of mostly sweet oatmeal with a bit of tart from the cranberries....

As we venture into fall, pumpkin becomes the ultimate symbol of the season. From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin pies, this versatile ingredient takes center stage in our culinary escapades. And what better way to celebrate its glory than by incorporating it into a warm stack of pancakes? The gentle warmth and comforting flavors of pumpkin embrace you like a cozy sweater, providing an instant sense of comfort and happiness....

It is eaten with Allam Pachadi in most Telugu traditional homes. In restaurants, it is served with Rawa Upma and is known as MLA Pesarattu. My family totally adore pesarattu dosa for its taste and health benefits. I often make this as a light dinner. What is the meaning of Pesarattu? The Telugu word ‘Pesarattu’ is derived from two words “pesara” and “attu”. Pesara Means mung lentils or moong dal....

Taco Tuesday seems to be a weekly occurrence, and if you’re looking to shake it up next time, try Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Shrimp or Chicken and Lentil Tacos, and Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa. I think pork is a protein that gets overlooked a lot in favor of beef or chicken. I’m not sure why, it’s one of my favorite meats and can be just as versatile as all the other meats....

This recipe comes together in just a few minutes and the house smells wonderful as they are cooking. My boys devoured this whole batch just as soon as they were off the waffle iron. And as a result, this has become a fall breakfast favorite with my family. More often than not, I serve these waffles with my grandmother’s Vanilla Waffle Sauce. (Waffle Sauce is our favorite topping for almost every sweet breakfast!...

This Gujarati-style Chilli pickle is my favorite condiment. It can be made any time of the year. This green chilli pickle tastes amazing with thepla, paratha, roti, rice, khakhra, fafda gathiya, or just about anything. It’s tangy, pungent, a little bit spicy, and flavorful, and helps enhance the taste of whatever it is paired with. Indian food is never complete unless it is accompanied by the extra like chutney, pickles, papad, chaas, etc....

Why make this tikka? The recipe is simple, easy, and very straightforward with lots of room to customize. Unlike most Indian food, that is often assumed to be spicy and hot. This one is fairly mild. It has a rich and creamy taste. The yogurt-based marinade cooks the tikkas (pieces) to fork-tender. You can make this in summer outside over an open BBQ flame or bake in the oven on a baking tray, as well as use a skillet on the stovetop....

The term melting potatoes is so true with these potatoes. Cooking them in a liquid makes them soft on the inside. But the cast iron gives them a wonderful crisp coating that’s similar to crispy potatoes. They really just melt in your mouth when you eat them. Why make these potatoes? They are not just delicious but the best potatoes I’ve ever eaten and also the easiest to make. You can make them in just one pan, over the stovetop, in less than 20 minutes....

Red meat is my weakness. I love lamb and goat or mutton more than chicken. As a kid, we didn’t get lamb, just goat meat, and it was expensive. So, often mutton curry was a festive meal. Goats are one of the oldest domesticated livestock species in human history and are also the most bred animals in many developing countries. The male is called a buck, the female-doe. Goats provide milk and meat....

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream Did you know that Rocky Road was one of the first ice cream flavors that mixed in additional ingredients? I’m so glad that became a thing because I am hooked on fully loaded ice creams. Rocky Road has been one of my top 5 favorite ice cream flavors ever since I was a kid. Although, that may not be saying much because I also adored gumball ice cream and the very thought of it now makes me cringe....

Salmon Crudo is an irresistible dish that showcases the delicate flavors of raw salmon, sliced thinly and dressed with a flavorful marinade. Originating from Italy, where “crudo” translates to “raw,” this dish has gained popularity worldwide for its simplicity, freshness, and elegant presentation. To prepare Salmon Crudo, fresh salmon fillets are sliced thinly and arranged on a plate. A dressing made from olive oil, citrus juice, herbs, and seasonings is drizzled over the fish, enhancing its natural flavors....

Check out my Oatmeal Craisin Breakfast Bars, my Baked Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches, or my Banana Bread Pancakes for more easy breakfast options. This post is sponsored by Simply Potatoes. All opinions are my own. You know what’s great about house guests and holiday entertaining in general? Well, besides getting to spend lots of time with friends and family that I love so dearly, it’s feeding them! I know this can be a stressful part of having people stay at your house but I relish it....

I’ve recently become very well acquainted with my slow cooker. Why, I ask you. Why have I not been using this magical device every day of my life?? I mean I’ve used it a couple times before but it wasn’t until just this past week that we’ve truly bonded. I don’t know where my head has been but all I can say is, thank you Mister Slow Cooker. My husband and I love love LOVE Mexican food....

Slow cooker meals are some of my absolute favorites for three reasons. 1) Slow cooker meals are E to the Z. You just throw a whole bunch of stuff in the pot, set it, and literally forget it for a few hours. When dinner time rolls around, it’s Hey look! Food! 2) I feel like it’s hard to mess up a slow cooker meal since you can give or take with the cooking time and it’s easy to add ingredients if you feel like it needs something more....

You know that whole “life is a roller coaster” thing, where sometimes you have ups, sometimes downs, sometimes you flatline. Well I feel like I’ve had my fair share of both. Good times, bad times, happy times, stressful times, even nothing times. Today I got some good news and I feel like maybe I’m on the upside of life for a minute. With that in mind, and Thanksgiving right around the corner (or maybe staring me in the face since it’s officially less than a week away, how did that happen?...

Spicy Roasted Broccoli This Sriracha and honey roasted broccoli was a recipe that I stumbled across many years ago and saved to try sometime in the distant future. The website where I found the recipe isn’t active anymore, but I’m grateful the recipe was once shared there. We’ve been making this spicy roasted broccoli on a regular basis for years now because it is absolute perfection. The broccoli is tossed with a quick glaze of Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil before being roasted....

Stuffed Shells with Spinach I love the convenience of stuffed shells for a meal I can make early in the day and bake later, when I’m ready to serve dinner. For an added reason to love this meal, you can refrigerate the prepared meal (before baking) for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months! Full make-ahead directions are listed directly above the recipe card at the bottom of this page....

Sticky, gooey and spongy with a luxuriously delicious toffee flavor, this Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe is made from scratch and one bite of it will have you hooked for life! I lived in England for 7 years and this was one of my most favorite desserts. We go back every year and I never pass up the opportunity to have it at least once – or twice. A quintessential British classic, I’m confident you’re going to love this homemade sticky toffee pudding as much as I do!...

Let’s talk about strawberries – those little bursts of summer that bring a smile to anyone’s face. They’re not just pretty to look at with their vibrant red color; they’re packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and all sorts of goodness. Plus, they smell amazing and taste even better. Now, imagine taking these delightful berries and adding them to cupcakes. Yes, cupcakes! The result? Pure magic. The sweet and juicy strawberries make the cupcakes incredibly moist and flavorful....