(Still) The Best Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe When I first shared this recipe back in 2016, a google search for “chocolate chip muffins” generated roughly 1.2 million results. Today you’ll find that number is closer to 64 million. 🤯 Despite the stiff competition, I still firmly believe that I have the BEST chocolate chip muffin recipe out there…yes, better than 64 million other muffin recipes! What makes these muffins so good?...

Banana and nutella is an amazing combination. Recipe is easy to make and needs just a few minutes of hands on time. These are great to serve for breakfast or as an afterschool snack. Also perfect to make ahead of time and freeze for later. About the Recipe My kids love Nutella and we always have a bottle of it in the pantry. We love it on whole wheat crepes or over a piece of sourdough banana bread....

Tangy and Spicy Okra Gravy I know I am posting back to back Andhra & Telangana special recipes. If you are following me on IG, you would have guessed it by now. Yes, Thali theme is coming up in a weeks time, and I am going share an Andhra/Telangana spread. (Other two spreads are coming up too, stay tuned.) I thought of preparing all the recipes from scratch and not to use any of the recipes from my archives....

Paleo Bottle Gourd Gravy In the recent past, I am noticing the gaining popularity of the Paleo diet which intrigued me to research more about it. So what’s paleo diet? What Is Paleo? To put it in simple words, it’s the caveman diet or Palaeolithic diet or stone-age diet. This diet includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils and of course meat while it doesn’t include any processed foods and also grains, legumes etc....

STOP !!! Seriously – Don’t throw away that last glass of expensive wine after a delicious meal with friends/family as no-one is ready to have that last glass as everyone is too full. Instead, try this Broccoli Eggplant Pasta in White Wine Sauce recipe and you can thank me then 😉 Broccoli Eggplant Pasta in White Wine Sauce Ingredients Raw Pasta (you can use any shape or kind, I’m using whole grain) Water Broccoli Florets – Chopped into bite size Eggplant – Chopped into bite size Onion – Chopped into bite size...

Have you ever had Buttermilk Pie? Most of my siblings had never even heard of it, and I’ll be totally honest it received mixed reviews with my family members. I’m strongly in the love camp, but my little sister informed me that while the flavor was good, it was a texture thing (which is also how she feels about my coconut macaroons), and she refused a second slice. Personally, I love the light custardy texture, the golden, slightly crisped top, and the hint of nutmeg....

How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: broiler, mixing bowl Servings: 4 burgers And I’m ready for summer cooking, for burgers, summer salads, and drinks on the deck with friends. Aperol spritz, anyone? Maybe a paloma? Cheers! And of course, what is summer without the flavors of Caprese? I’ve made more lunches than I can count with just a handful of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil from my garden for an easy Caprese salad....

This carrot cake cheesecake is one of my most prized recipes, and it’s an absolute showstopper–no other dessert can compare (except maybe my cheesecake stuffed chocolate cake!). With its incredibly moist and perfectly spiced carrot cake layers, sweet but tangy cheesecake center, and a lighter, whipped version of my cream cheese frosting, this is most definitely one of my favorite cakes. While it took a few tries to achieve a perfectly moist cake, a perfectly creamy cheesecake, and a suitable ratio of one to the other, I finally have a beautifully balanced cake to share with you....

This is my fourth mega marathon with this wonderful group. I started to participate in this month long marathons from 2015. I am so glad that I completed four month long marathons successfully. You can find the recaps of the previous marathons in the below links, April 2015 September 2015 April 2016 I would like to thank all the readers for your support and comments via all media. And also I would like to congratulate and thank all the fellow bloggers who participated in this marathon....

Cosmic Brownie Cookies Deeply chocolatey with thick, tender bases, indulgent fudgy frosting, and the classic, colorful smattering of cosmic sprinkles (of course), cosmic cookies are an obvious adaptation of iconic cosmic brownies. To be honest, I couldn’t tell you which of the two homemade versions I prefer. The base for this recipe was an easy one to choose. I opted for the same chewy, brownie-style cookie that I’ve used on several of my gourmet cookies (including my buckeye cookies and dirt cookies)....

What is Dal Tadka? Daal/Dal is a common lentil dish from India that is a staple in most North Indian household. It’s usually made with very simple ingredients: lentils, onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and a few spices. Tadka is the tempering that your pour over the dal, once its made, sort of like a finishing magic touch that takes the flavour to the next level. You don’t want to skip it!...

This post contains helpful notes and tips to help you make the perfect dish. However, if you are in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” link above or the “Jump to” links below to get to the section you want. Beetroot is a wonder vegetable that boosts your health. It is rich in antioxidants, fiber, and folate. This salad is also light and refreshing, ideal for a quick lunch on a busy day....

A Childhood Treat, Reimagined Allow me to introduce you to the cake that I’ll be using for all birthdays in the foreseeable future (including my own): Ding Dong cake! Inspired by the beloved childhood treat, the cake is perfectly chocolatey and paired with the most luxurious cream filling. It’s fun, the textures are amazing, and it’s just so satisfying. And yes, it has a super silly name, but let’s just look past that because this cake truly is a star 😉...

This Duck Taco with Spicy Orange-Cherry Salsa recipe is a great mix of fresh ingredients along with our West Coast flavors. LA VICTORIA® Brand (which makes salsas and sauces inspired by the bold and unique Mexican-inspired foods) has completed 100 years. Hence, they are hosting a dinner event to celebrate the occasion with music, food, and artwork. Now, West Coast is famous for its variety of cuisines/flavors and Mexican flavors definitely top the list....

This spicy green-colored chutney has fresh mint and coriander leaves, spiced with ginger and green chillies. This chutney is an absolute fridge essential. About Mint Coriander Chutney Chutney is a spicy or savory condiment originating in India usually made from fruits, vegetables, herbs, vinegar (if preserving for a long time), sugar, and spices. In other words, chutney is nothing but a spiced sauce made from herbs, vegetables and spices. Chutneys are a common sighting in Indian households....

Peda is an extremely popular and delicious Indian sweet that can be found at every celebration and festival. This creamy and delightful treat is usually made with khoya (milk solids) or milk powder along with sugar, cardamom, and so on, but there’s a delicious twist you can try – Ricotta Cheese Peda! Using ricotta cheese not only simplifies the process, making it easier to make but also gives the peda a rich and perfect granular texture for which the ‘Mathura Peda’ is popular in India So this Diwali (Indian Festival of Lights), let me help you make these delicious ‘Easy Mathura Peda’ (you may call) at home in no-time and surprise your loved ones 🙂 Easy Peda Recipe Ingredients For the easy Ricotta Cheese Peda, we need the following ingredients:...

Mornings are hectic around here. HECTIC. We live a little ways from school, so it’s rise and shine for my kiddos at 6:30am and we’re out the door between 7 and 7:15. I usually get up between 4:45 and 5:15 to squeeze in a workout and some work. How long it takes: 1 hour, 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: 9 x 13 inch baking pan, oven, skillet, mixing bowl Servings: 12 Breakfast is rushed, everything is rushed....

Traditional Mexican fare, frijoles borrachos are about the best beans I’ve ever had. I first tried them at a restaurant up north. When I saw drunken beans on the menu, I had to try them. I like anything with pinto beans. How long it takes: Dried beans have to soak overnight. Then you’ll need 10 minutes to prep them and at least 2 1/2 hours for the beans to cook....

Happy Monday Everyone and today I wanted to share this fabulous ‘Fruit and Cookies Nachos (Fun – Easy Recipe)‘ with you’ll. Now, who doesn’t love nachos, all that crispy base with your favorite toppings makes for one quick and easy snack that the whole family loves. And with a back-to-school schedule, I know many of the parents are looking for quick snack recipes that the kids would eat without being asked more than once....

Spring is almost here (except few showers here and there) and I just can’t get over these Grilled Peaches with Yogurt and Granola which I’ve also termed as our Favorite springtime breakfast. I can’t stress enough on the benefits of eating a healthy and regular breakfast but I never said it needs to be boring or time-consuming to make one. For me or I would say many of my friends, any meal done within 10 minutes and I’m talking delicious meals, is a BIG WIN !...