Finally, after many days and nights of threatening to do so, the summer storms have begun to break and they’re doing so with a vengeance. The grounds are soggy, the winds borderline blustery and the skies perpetually muddied with dismally-shaded clouds. I don’t believe I’m alone in thinking that there’s something wickedly beautiful about these storms and their abrupt, dark arrivals, their capacity for uprooting trees and snuffing out electricity....

Squeezing in just one more dessert recipe before 2019! I know I said I was going to try not to post until next year, but this Champagne Granita couldn’t wait. It’s simple and just the thing to have in your glass for ringing in the New Year (though I can see many occasions where it would be appropriate, like Valentine’s Day!). You’ll want to grab a bottle of extra dry champagne for today’s recipe....

With tender shredded chicken, lots of melty cheese, soft tortillas, and an easy verde (green) sauce, these enchiladas are a family favorite. Serve them with homemade refried beans and Mexican rice and you’ve got yourself a feast. How long it takes: just under an hour Equipment you’ll need: large baking dish (9×13 inches), small skillet Servings: 4 You can have this dinner on the table in about an hour. Half of that time is hands off while the enchiladas bake in the oven....

It’s about time I combine two of my favorite things. Sleeping and eating. Oh wait, that won’t work. CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH and POPCORN. Yeahhhh, that’s what I’m talking about. The best cereal on earth (that I never, ever, ever keep in my house!) and the greatest snack in the whole wide world. Match made in heaven, right? The only question is, how and why have I not ventured into this territory before?...

Just a warning, your cookie jar is going to see a lot of action when it’s filled with coconut oatmeal cookies. Don’t worry though, this cookie recipe makes a big batch so you won’t run out of cookies too soon! How long it takes: 10 minutes to make the dough, 12 minutes to bake each batch Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, sturdy spoon, measuring utensils, baking sheet, oven Servings: 5 ½ dozen (depending on size of cookies) This old-fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe comes from my grandma who made them frequently, as does my mom....

Why You’ll Love This Recipe While this is a creamy cajun chicken pasta, it’s not too rich. It’s comfort food for sure, but it’s not heavy! We like to eat it year-round. Feeds the whole family in just 30 minutes! This is just one of my many quick and easy weeknight dinners. Tons of flavor from a blend of spices and aromatic garlic, onions, and bell peppers. Protein packed and filling with the option to add additional veggies if you’d like (spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes would be my suggestions!...

The garlic mojo sauce is the perfect accompaniment for the tostones. Serve them hot for a snack or as an appetizer or even with rice and beans. About the recipe Tostones are basically double fried green plantains. They are very popular and are a huge feature in Latin Caribbean cuisine. Fried plantains have different names like tostones, patacones, tajadas, mariquitas etc. and also come in different shapes depending on the country....

In this sandwich, the sweet and spicy potato mixture is stuffed between 2 pav buns that is generally smeared with green chutney or spicy garlic chutney and then topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and fresh pomegranate arils (or black grapes). I skipped making the garlic chutney and used green chutney instead. Like I said before this sandwich has so many interesting flavors going on. Sweet, spicy and tangy – all at the same time....

I am back with another side dish recipe for idli and dosa, which is quite popular in Tamil Nadu, especially in Chennai. Idli and vada curry and dosa (especially set dosa or kal dosa) and vada curry are very popular combo in the restaurants. Let’s get straight into the recipe details. What is vada curry As the name indicates, it is a curry with vada or deep-fried lentil patties. (PS – there is a vada curry Tamil movie as well; don’t get confused with that....

Chocolate Dirt Cookies I never thought I’d be so excited to share cookies covered in worms, but I guess that’s just what happens when you’re a boy mom 🤷‍♀️ These dirt cookies are inspired by the dirt pudding cups my mom used to make when I was a kid. They are quite tasty, so much fun, and my boys absolutely love them! Despite the worms and the “dirt” on top, these cookies are actually really delicious....

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen my mom enjoy a food as much as she enjoyed these roasted green beans! Okay, that might be an exaggeration but my mom LOVES these beans. How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sheet pan, oven Servings: 4 She couldn’t stop eating them! She actually was snacking on them before I reheated them. I love cooking with my mom and she is the one who gave me the love of cooking....

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. Growing up, capsicum was not one of my favorite vegetables. Now it is and I use it in so many ways - in pastas, stir fries, veggie bakes, curries, and noodle dishes....

Stuffing, dressing, whatever you want to call it, it’s hands-down my favorite part of Thanksgiving. (I mean, in terms of food. Because obviously I like my family more than stuffing. Most days.) How long it takes: 25 minutes to prep, 5 to 7 hours in the crockpot Equipment you’ll need: large skillet, large mixing bowl, slow cooker Servings: 12 There are a thousand different variations of stuffing. Some like it with sausage or giblets, or made with cornbread....

These days — you see “red velvet” everything. Some of the recipes are labor intensive, some easy, but all have the chocolate taste you love and that unmistakable red hue. Red velvet is perfect for the upcoming love bird holiday (great for Christmas too!) but I say it’s great any time of the year. These red velvet cookies are unbelievably easy to make. Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up a box of red velvet cake mix (any brand!...

An egg-free chocolate chip cookie (that doesn’t taste egg-free) I don’t normally dabble in eggless baking, but I received so many requests for an eggless chocolate chip cookie recipe that I finally caved (and am so glad that I did!). I’m adding this one to my growing collection of chocolate chip cookie variations, which includes my crispy chocolate chip cookies (also eggless, but not the traditional texture that I’d been asked for), my “worst” chocolate chip cookies, and my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, to name just a few....

Dates add caramel flavor and rich chocolaty color to this cake. A great sweet treat for any time of the day. Post includes step by step video!! About the Recipe Did you know that people have been eating dates for thousands of years? They are one of the sweetest fruit and also have several health benefits. Dates have no added sugars and are a naturally low moisture fruit. They are a good source of fiber, have 6 essential vitamins and 7 minerals....

How long it takes: 1 hour Equipment you’ll need: food processor, skillet, baking sheet, cookie scoop is also helpful Servings: 4 I’ll admit I’m sort of a newbie to eggplant. I’ve always loved the Middle Eastern dip, baba ganoush (try this recipe by Cookie and Kate). A grilled vegetable salad with eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms is super good. We also love breaded air fryer eggplant. It’s easy and so crispy!...

Light, crispy and tangy, these melt-in-your-mouth fried goat cheeses are a grown-up version of classic fried mozzarella cheese sticks. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, at least 4 hours to chill, and up to 30 minutes to fry Equipment you’ll need: strong thread or dental floss, skillet Servings: makes 12 to 14, depending on thickness Maybe I should say sister or brother instead of grown-up? I mean, who doesn’t love crispy melty mozzarella sticks dipped in marinara sauce?...

Why Chai Martini (Chaitini)? I love chai and all things chai-infused so when I saw Kendall Jenner make Chaitini on her TikTok, I just knew I had to do a mocktail version, although this one isn’t trying to be an alcoholic drink. It’s just a fun drink to have. What you’ll need to make Vegan Frozen Chai Martini Base Ingredients for Frozen Chai Martini 2 cups Water (480 ml) 2-3 tsp Loose tea leaves black tea 1/2 cup oat/soy milk 160 ml Brown sugar to taste...

What is fruit chaat? Chaat refers to the spicy, tangy, and flavorful Indian street foods, and this fruit and vegetable chaat is my take on the Delhi fame kulle chaat. Simply put, fruit chaat is nothing but Indian-style fruit salad, and my version also has peanuts, carrots, and cucumber. For the kulle chaat, we first make cups with veggies and fruits like tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, and oranges by scooping out the flesh inside....