For this week’s blogging marathon theme I need to pick three from this list of Top 10 comfort food recipes. When I went over the list, I selected this Mac and Cheese recipe right away. Yes, the word slow cooker did catch my attention and here I am with the recipe. I had to skip couple of ingredients and alter couple others – the main one to skip is the cheddar cheese soup but substituted with more milk and cheddar cheese....

Made with teff flour, these Ethiopian crepes are nutritious and delicious. This is a fool proof recipe that produces the best injera. Serve with mesir wat, tikel gomen and enjoy!! About the Recipe Ethiopian food is one of our favorite cuisine because it is one of the few cuisines that is vegetarian friendly. Also the dishes are flavorful, spicy and absolutely delicious. And we especially love the tangy and spongy teff injera....

Nothing beats Monday Madness like a delicious and quick meal that the whole family can enjoy. This pasta recipe is a family favorite (all age group) and perfect for next day office lunch too. This one is packed with flavors and can be made spicy as per taste. Ingredients for Spicy Sausage Pasta: Pasta – you can use any kind you like including gluten-free options. Sausage – I’m using Italian sausage, but you can use any kind like chicken or even fresh sausages....

I make these sugar cookies every year. Pretty much since I was born. How long it takes: 15 minutes to make the dough, plus chilling time, and 7 minutes per batch to bake Equipment you’ll need: mixer, mixing bowl, cookie sheet, rolling pin, cookie cutters Servings: makes 5 dozen, depending on the size Okay, so now that I look closer, maybe those are gingerbread cookies. What’s going on here, mom?...

Czech Braided Christmas Bread or Eggless Vanocka After two cakes, I am back with my yeast based bread. As I managed to prepare a decent challah, I thought giving it a try to the multi-layered braided Vanocka. I stumbled upon this recipe when I was reading about the Russian Rye bread but the original recipe called for eggs. So was a bit skeptical about the egg replacer and that’s when I saw an eggless version in Sapana’s blog....

So I searched online for General Tso’s Chicken (Seitan) recipe and found them here and here. I adapted both the recipes to make my own General Pav’s Seitan. I have to say it didn’t taste bad at all and it also had the same glazed look that General Tso’s dish does. I’m going to make it again.

Warm Indian spices and mixed vegetables make this dish wholesome and spicy. Serve with toasted pav or buns and enjoy the amazing flavors. I use my Instant pot to make this dish. But instructions for stove top are also in the post. About the Recipe I love making street food recipes right at home. It is always amazing to enjoy them in the comfort of your own home. Some of my favorites are these Sowcarpet murukku sandwich and aloo tikki wrap....

These Vegan Plantain Pancakes use sweet, ripe plantains instead, blended with a light batter for a delicious and satisfying breakfast. Pancakes are a breakfast staple, but finding a satisfying variation can be a challenge. Well, look no further than the tropical fruit – plantain, offering a slightly different flavor profile and texture compared to bananas. These tropical fruits are not only delicious but also a fantastic base for pancakes. They are high in vitamins, dietary fiber, and potassium, just like bananas....

This is a great way to jazz up leftover idli batter. Serve with a generous drizzle of ghee and chutney on the side for a tasty meal. About the Recipe Idli is probably one of the most popular South Indian breakfast. They are healthy, filling and wholesome. But some (like my daughter) consider them, just plain and boring. So, this idli with vegetables recipe is a colorful and flavorful way to jazz them up....

Steamy hot summer days are just perfect for sitting in the shade or under an umbrella in a comfy lawn chair, holding a tall cold drink with lots of ice. You have to stay hydrated, right? Refreshing watermelon lemonade covers all the bases for a perfect summer drink. How long it takes: 50 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small saucepan, citrus juicer, pitcher Servings: 6 (one cup each) Isn’t watermelon the first fruit you think of when you’re craving really juicy sweet fruit?...

We had a snow storm yesterday (all that white in the background is snow in the next picture) and as luck has it my husband was out of town on business. It was quite a feat to drop off and pick up the kids from school. I was upset that the local school district didn’t announce a snow day, but then I made best of the day by baking. With the kids away I had time to bake this yummy Challah bread....

I’m using a homemade citrus dressing to go along with the flavors and serving it with LING LING FRIED RICE to make it a quick family meal. This Winter Brussels Sprout Salad is our goto salad in winter and it pairs amazingly with any meal. This week had been so busy and tiresome, that I had been looking forward to a more relaxed or indoor kind of weekend and absolutely no cooking....

How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, air fryer Servings: as many as you like You’re going to want to try this cooking technique soon. The hot dogs turn out so well, juicy, browned and slightly crisp, and the warm toasted buns just take it to the next level. P. S. Your air fryer works well for sausages, too. Try air fryer Italian sausage and air fryer brats....

As I mentioned yesterday, I m participating in a monthly blogging marathon, and this week’s theme is ‘one ingredient, three meals.’ I m sharing three meals with sweet potatoes as the key ingredient. You can check out my sweet potato chaat, which makes a great vegan appetizer, and today it’s time for the main course. And for that, I have my all-purpose Tex-Mex veggies with sweet potatoes. If you have been following me on Instagram or my blog for a while, you know my love for quick lunch and dinner recipes and versatile recipes that we can serve in different ways....

There’s nothing better than sharing time with loved ones and this weekend we did just that along with this Apple Crostata Recipe. (A lot of you asked and YES, you can make this using Puff Pastry Sheets). More than the helping hands, I love the energy we all bring to my tiny kitchen…. lots of laughter, a little bit of scattered stuff and tons of chatter. That’s exactly what I envision a fun family weekend....

As I promised last weekend, I have one more dip recipe I wanted to squeeze in before the upcoming Big Game: Today’s Artichoke Dip! While Spinach Artichoke Dip seems to have really stolen the dip-related spotlight recently, a good classic (spinach-less) version is every bit as delectable. Served hot and bubbly, loaded with cheese and lots of flavor, it’s pretty much irresistible. In fact, Zach and I polished off half of this dip by ourselves the first time I made it 🙈 This recipe joins the ranks of some of my favorite dips, (you should also check out my Taco dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip) and I highly recommend trying it out this weekend, whether you’re watching the game or not....

Ingredients: Broccoli – 1 big flower (10 florets) Olive oil – 4 tbsps Orange zest (Any citrus zest) – 2 tsps Salt – a pinch (see notes below) Pepper – 1 tsp Cheddar cheese or to your preference (grated) – 2 tbsps or more according to your taste Steps: Clean the broccoli florets and pat dry. Mix olive oil, salt, pepper and the zest and whisk together. Preheat the oven to 350F I used a cookie baking tray for baking this....

After posting back to back sweet recipes, I am with a savory recipe that is too popular – murukku or chakli, precisely coconut milk murukku. As I mentioned in ragi murukku, murukku means twisted in the Tamil language. If you notice, the shape of the murukku is twisted and turned and hence the name. Why baked murukku Ok, many might roll their eyes on looking at the title “baked” murukku....

Pretty much all the kids here in US would have tasted this simple and yummy snack. It is very common in school lunch cafeterias. This was served as lunch side in one of the preschools that kiddo went to. These are deep-fried grated potatoes but instead of frying I went with baking. Even with baking it came out crispy and kiddo wiped the plate clean in no time and asked for second serving....