Oreo Cheesecake (Without the Water Bath) If you’re a fan of my cheesecake brownies or Oreo cake, you’re going to love this Oreo cheesecake! It’s creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly decadent. I use Oreos in both the crust and the batter, and although it’s optional, I highly recommend adding the chocolate ganache and homemade whipped cream topping. This actually isn’t a new recipe, but I am making a few slight changes to the original....

I love making pancakes and waffles for breakfast on the weekends. On every weekend mind you, though my kids would LOVE it if I made them every weekend. In my quest to expand my weekend breakfast repertoire, I tried these Parsi style crepes called Chapat. Chapat | Parsi Crepes: Recipe for from Peri’s Spice Ladle. If you are looking for some amazing Parsi recipes and insight into Parsi cuisine, then head on over to her site....

I know pizza and healthy eating aren’t exactly synonymous but I’ve never been one to follow the trends. Well, sometimes I follow trends but I’m usually at least six months behind the curve. How long it takes: 5 minutes to prep, just over an hour in the oven Equipment you’ll need: large baking dish, oven Servings: 6 I do, however, believe in balance and today that balance appears in the form of dressing up a chicken breast and making it taste like pizza....

Today I have an Indian whole grain recipe that is quick and easy to make. This broken wheat tomato dosa is a great dish to make when you are short of time and are craving for some dosa. It is packed with flavor and makes for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. Recipe is from Suja’s blog. I loved it the minute I saw it on her blog and bookmarked it right away....

Theme: Mango Special Dishes Dish: Raw Mango Salad with Moong Dal We start our 2nd week of Blogging Marathon today and my theme for this week is “Mango Special dishes”. It’s not summer yet in our neck of woods, but nothing can stop us from enjoying mangoes. We get mangoes all round the year but the taste of summer mangoes cannot be beat, in my opinion. For this week, I have tried 3 new recipes with raw green mangoes that I’ve never made before....

Hi Everyone and this is my special healthy recipe for you’ll on today’s Meatless Monday segment. To top it all, keep it healthy and quick (as no matter how early you get up, you hardly have time for anything in the morning – Phew!!! Maybe it’s the phones that keep us on a constant itch to check for latest updates on everything 😉 I literally love this recipe as it can be customized to everybody’s taste in your family or friends....

Lean sliced beef, a colorful array of vegetables, and a really flavorful sauce make this dinner a winner. Stir fry meals have a lot going for them: lean protein, all those good-for-you veggies (try to get 5 to 10 servings a day!), and zippy sauces to make everything taste so good. Served with steamed jasmine rice or even better, whole grain brown rice, you’ll have a nutrition packed meal. How long it takes: less than a half hour Equipment you’ll need: large skillet or wok Servings: 4 Stir fry dinners are quick and healthy....

How long it takes: 15 to 25 minutes (depending on what size pan you use) Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, whisk, sheet pan, oven Servings: 6 (or more) Breakfast is important to me and I’m always on the lookout for new ideas and recipes that I can enjoy for the first meal of the day. Think about it. Breakfast is a compound word, right? Break fast. It’s a long time from last night’s dinner and you’ve been fasting all night as you slumber in dreamland....

I read recently that dinner should be a respite. Respite is defined as a short period of rest or relief; isn’t that a wonderful idea for dinner? Visualize your family just enjoying each other’s company, phones turned off, no nagging or going over to-do lists, instead maybe sharing the best things that happened that day (or the funniest) or maybe one thing each you’re grateful for. A respite from the hustle of the day and the ongoing demands, just a chance to take a breath and say, Hey!...

Don’t you just love chicken pot pie? I’m not talking about those little individual frozen pot pies that have been around forever with the cardboard crust, and hardly any chicken or vegetables, but loads of salty gravy. I’m talking about the real thing: big chunks of tender chicken, lots of colorful vegetables, creamy gravy, and a flaky crust. Now that’s down home cooking at its best! So beautiful to behold and even better to eat....

You’ll love these meltingly tender pulled pork tacos with flavorful green tomatillo sauce! Piled on a charred corn tortilla with pickled red onions and soft queso fresco, and dripping with warm salsa verde, rich meaty pork tacos are a taste sensation. How long it takes: 20 minutes to prep, 6 hours to cook Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker, sharp knife, blender, tongs Servings: 6 Why You’ll Love This Recipe Makes a big batch....

Soft, Spiced Snickerdoodle Cupcakes If you’re a fan of snickerdoodle cookies, you’re going to love these snickerdoodle cupcakes! The cupcakes themselves are so tender and moist, thanks to cake flour and buttermilk, and the spiced icing has both butter and cream cheese (and a touch of brown sugar!) for a rich, smooth flavor. Like my snickerdoodle blondies, these cupcakes also have a touch of cream of tartar for that signature snickerdoodle tang....

Sourdough Discard Banana Bread Sourdough banana bread is the ultimate bread mashup you didn’t know you needed in your life. Remember in early 2020 when everyone was trying to find the best banana bread recipe? Well, if you found my banana bread during that time, you probably didn’t do much searching after that. Today, we’re making that recipe even better with sourdough discard! Adding sourdough discard to this recipe doesn’t make it have a particularly sour flavor, certainly not as much as sourdough bread....

This Moroccan vegetable couscous recipe works well for me on days when I do not have time for elaborate cooking. What makes me happier is that my girls love it too! My older teen said to me the other day “I can see myself making this when I am off to university” As a parent, this was music to my ears 😊. Is couscous new to you or are you wondering if it is gluten-free?...

A Fruity Twist on the Fudgy Classic Beautiful AND decadent, these strawberry brownies are a chocolatey, fruity dessert that you’re going to love. They’re fudgy, creamy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, and while they may look complicated, they’re actually very easy to make. This recipe uses my homemade brownies as a perfectly rich and sturdy chocolatey base. The bright strawberry topping (similar to my strawberry frosting) adds freshness and keeps them from being too rich, and the silky chocolate ganache topping adds elegance and, of course, a little more chocolate (is there ever enough?...

Classic Stuffed Shells While stuffed shells aren’t the most beautiful of dinners, they make up for their rustic appearance with their incredibly comforting and satisfying flavor. This classic recipe is a staple in our household once the weather gets cooler and we crave hearty, filling dishes (like my pot roast!). Today we’re pairing jumbo, perfectly cooked shells with a velvety, cheesy filling and flavorful tomato sauce. Bake the whole thing into bubbly perfection, and oh boy, you’re in for a treat!...

With fudgy nutty frosting that almost saturates the top layer of this cake, a Texas sheet cake is always a hit. One of the few cakes that you frost while it’s still warm, it can be made in a hurry. It’s easy, too. How long it takes: 32 minutes plus cooling time Equipment you’ll need: jelly roll pan, whisk, bowl, electric mixer, small saucepan Servings: 24 One of the unique features of this recipe is that it’s made in a somewhat smaller sized pan than a normal Texas sheet cake....

We had our first snow here this past weekend! It was a light snow that’s pretty much all melted away by now, but Saturday (which also happened to be my birthday) was beautiful. It was so cozy in my kitchen with the glow from the Christmas tree and Christmas music playing, and to top everything off I had a batch of these thumbprint cookies baking in the oven, which I shared that evening when my family came over....

(We teamed with Social Fabric Community for this SPECIAL Roundup JUST for You:) Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner and the Social Fabric Community has put together the ‘Ultimate Valentine’s Day Round-Up‘ to help you prepare for the season of love. From tutorials to crafts to delicious recipes, we have something for everyone. We dare you not to fall in love with these ideas! Craft/DIY/Tutorial Friendly Valentine Candy Jar – Creative Ramblings Valentine Felt Envelopes – Good Morning Loretta Valentine’s Day Candy Filled Mason Jar – Savvy Saving Couple Valentine’s Day Love Bug Craft – Maryland Momma’s Rambles Last-Minute Quick, Cute Cut-Out Cards – Our Daily Craft DIY Heart Shaped Massage Bars – Thriftanista in the City Valentine Memo Chalkboard – Southern Couture Valentine’s Day Chalkboard Decoration – Pretty in Pigment No-Sew Ribbon Embellished Cocktail Napkins – Atta Girl Says Macaroni Art Lace Hearts – ABCs and Garden Peas Cupid’s Arrow Valentine’s Day Favors – Home....

These lentil based pancakes are great alternate to omelets. Serve with spicy dipping sauce for a yummy meal of the day. About the recipe I love exploring international vegetarian dishes from around the world. Each cuisine has a unique flavor profile and ingredient combinations that fascinates me. Vietnamese cuisine features a combination of 5 fundamental taste elements/ senses: spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet. This is very similar to Indian and hence my love for this amazing South Asian cuisine....