Classic & Easy Carrot Muffins These moist, tender, fluffy, and oh-so-flavorful carrot muffins are absolutely perfect for spring! They’re not as sweet as carrot cake, but I do top them with just a sprinkling of turbinado sugar, which adds the perfect touch of sweetness and a lovely textural crunch. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Uses two oven temperatures for nice, tall muffin tops. I use this technique with many of my muffin recipes, like my banana muffins and bakery-style chocolate chip muffins....

I serve these gobi kofta with tomato sauce for dipping. This is great as an appetizer or a snack. You can also serve it as a curry along with the sauce as a main dish. About the Recipe Holiday season is right upon us, which means lot of parties to host and to visit. Menu planning for these parties can get quite stressful some times. I usually have trouble finding appetizer recipes that fit into my menu....

Imagine this: You have just come home from a hot summer’s day of hard work. The sun is scorching hot and beating down on you like it’s the end of the world. And all you crave is something that will quench your thirst and nourish you at the same time. Introducing – chaas, a popular drink at the @beextravegant family. What is Chaach/Chaas/Sambharam? The Chaas recipe is prepared differently in different parts of the country....

For my daughter’s birthday, I’m planning to serve a taco bar with my healthy taco meat (with homemade taco seasoning of course), homemade refried beans, cilantro lime rice, and of course all the toppings, and plenty of chips and guac. About this cherry cheesecake dip No marshmallow fluff: The base of this dip is made with cream cheese and Greek yogurt. It’s made without marshmallow fluff, because that stuff honestly weirds me out a little....

I make this vegetarian biryani in instant pot with colorful vegetables. I also add soy chunks for added protein and to make this a wholesome one pot meal. Give this scrumptious recipe a try and I am sure you will love it as much as we do. About the recipe I am a big fan of biryani and am always looking for new recipes to try for my family. Dal biryani and Kerala vegetable biryani are some of my absolute favorites....

Can you imagine anything much better than the warm scent of cranberries, oranges and cardamom wafting through your house? Forget the scented candles or potpourri! You can’t eat those. Indulge yourself with a slice of homemade coffee cake instead. How long it takes: less than hour total Equipment you’ll need: 9 x 13 inch baking dish or pan, electric mixer, mixing bowl Servings: 15 Both my mom and my grandma liked to make this coffee cake with blueberries....

Preparing Adai dosa is a simple process that requires soaking the lentils and rice overnight, blending them into a batter, and cooking them in a skillet. Here’s a detailed recipe on how to make Adai dosa at home. You can serve the Adai Dosa hot with Coconut chutney, Onion tomato chutney or Sambar for a delicious and healthy meal. What is Adai Dosa? The word ‘adai’ comes from the Tamil language, and it refers to a thick pancake or crepe made from a mixture of rice and lentils....

How long it takes: 4 to 6 hours Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker Servings: makes 7 cups Homemade applesauce is a real treat, and it’s also super customizable. It can be cinnamon spiced, or you can experiment with other spices (I share some ideas below!); you can make it super chunky, extra-smooth, or somewhere in between! Different apples produce different flavors too, so you can double down on your favorite variety, or use a mix of a few varieties to see what happens....

How long it takes: 2 hours Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker, cheese grater Servings: 8 I have lots of mac and cheese recipes (you’ll find links at the end of the post). I love them all but there are many advantages to this crockpot mac and cheese. And don’t worry, this isn’t an all day crockpot recipe. This family favorite is ready in just 2 hours! Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese This recipe is a one pot pasta....

This paratha is prepared with the left over panch mel dal from yesterday. I have tried these parathas with moong dal and toor dal tadka (check out how to make dal tadka). It is one of the simple paratha recipes and as it is not stuffed paratha rolling is also easy. Just mix the dal, wheat flour and salt to prepare the dough. I usually don’t add water as the dal helps to bind the flour....

Serve it with jeera rice or plain steamed rice for a comforting meal! Yes, yet another dal recipe on my blog! I seriously don’t know how many dal recipes are too many dal recipes. :-) My love for dal, aka lentils, made me explore the dal recipes from different Indian states, and I have shared all the recipes here on my blog. Guess what? I made all those dal recipes in Instant Pot....

I’ve had my eye on cinnamon chips for a long time now but hadn’t gotten around to buying them. The thing that finally made me pull the trigger on the purchase was my friend Rebecca’s beautiful (no-knead!) cinnamon English muffin bread which is loaded with the cinnamon chips. How long it takes: 15 minutes to make the dough, 10 minutes per batch to bake Equipment you’ll need: mixer, cookie sheet, parchment Servings: makes 3 dozen cookies P....

We are baking Crackers for this month’s Bread Bakers. Our lovely host for the month, Sue who blogs at Palatable Pastime asked us to bake crackers or crisp lavash of any flavor and with any flour. So I made these lightly sweet and absolutely addictive Dried fruit Crackers. Sweet Cracker Recipe: I went straight to King Arthur flour website to look for cracker recipes and they sure had quite a few of them....

What is Aloo Paratha? In my opinion, Aloo Paratha is one of the most loved breakfast options in Indian households – especially in North India. Although the prep behind it is fairly simple – step 1: make a spiced potato filling. Step 2: stuff the filling inside the flattened dough and roll it into something similar to Rotis. Alternatively, you can check my roti recipe to get a step-by-step idea on how to make the perfect, round Rotis....

Summer is here, and what better way to embrace the season than by indulging in a delightful cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail)? Whether you’re planning a backyard gathering, a relaxing poolside retreat, or simply seeking a refreshing sip after a long day, we’ve got you covered. These easy summer cocktail recipes will quench your thirst and keep you cool all season long. Check out the cocktail recipes listed below and start your planning!...

How long it takes: 21 minutes Equipment you’ll need: skillet, small mixing bowls Servings: 3 to 4 servings So this is my version of firecracker shrimp: succulent shrimp quickly pan-fried and tossed with a sticky, sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce. All the flavors are balanced perfectly to create a dish that’s guaranteed to be a hit. Serve it over steamed rice to make it a meal, or on toothpicks for an appetizer!...

Easy Fruit Salad Recipe Just like with mac and cheese or lemonade, you may think you don’t really need a fruit salad recipe. Sure you could just chop and toss your favorite fruits together with perfectly fine results, but if you want truly FANTASTIC fruit salad, you need to try this recipe! What makes my recipe special: The dressing! I prepare a simple honey lime poppyseed dressing that’s not to be confused with savory varieties like ranch....

Hello, Rachel Cooks readers! I’m Karen, I blog over at The Food Charlatan. I’m guest posting for Rachel today. Today we’re adding goat cheese to steak with balsamic. If you are not already REALLY excited about this, just wait for the balsamic glaze. It’s crazy, you guys! If you want to learn more about how to make balsamic reduction make sure to check out that link! There are also a bunch of other great uses for it in that post, so you might want to make extra!...

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How long it takes: 20 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to grill Equipment you’ll need: grill, pizza peel or large rimless baking sheet Servings: 4 Grilled Pizzas First, a story. Grilling pizza can be tough. You fire up the grill. Then you take your carefully prepared pizza dough, stretch it into a perfectly-round circle (or something not even resembling a circle), and place it on a tray to bring outside....