I ate about 200 of these Lace Cookies while developing this recipe and I’m still not completely decided if they’re more of a cookie or more of a candy. They look a bit more like cookies (with their round shape and the fact we use a cookie scoop to portion out the batter) but the taste and texture reminds me more of candies like my peanut brittle or toffee recipe....
What is Lemon rice? Lemon rice is a staple in most south Indian households, as it was in mine. We usually make it when we want a quick dish and have some leftover rice available. With just a few ingredients, this dish comes to life in no time. It has a slight tanginess from the lemon juice, aromas from the mustard seeds and curry leaves and crunchiness from the peanuts, cashews and roasted lentils....
In this recipe, raw mango is cooked with toor dal with simple spices. A basic everyday lentil dish that is perfect to serve with steamed rice. This is a comforting dish that reminds me of mom’s cooking. Make it easy dish and enjoy!! About the Recipe Pappu means dal in Telugu. So Andhra pappu refers to any kind of dal. When I say mamidikaya pappu, then it means raw mango dal....
The Best Homemade Marshmallow Fluff If you’ve ever been disappointed with marshmallow frosting that wouldn’t fully set up or was just way too sweet, then you need to try my recipe. I’ve cracked the code on how to get the perfect light and fluffy texture, glossy white color, and delicate vanilla marshmallow flavor. And best of all–it’s easy to make, too! Not only is my marshmallow frosting recipe simple to make, but it’s not overly sweet....
The weekend or the Sunday special biryani thali begins this week. Last week, I shared ingredient-based platters like quinoa platter, poha platter, ragi platter, oats platter, zucchini platter, and completed the series with a breakfast toast platter. And this week, it’s all about simple pulao and biryani platters. Back in India, biryani was a rare fare at our home. It’s like a special treat, and mom always makes her simple veg biryani with coconut and fried bread....
Bake of the Day: Mini Chocolate Scones Recipe requires the unbaked scones to be frozen for 30 minutes. This short freeze solidifies the butter, allowing scones to rise higher as they bake because it takes longer for the butter to melt, so scones are able to rise and set before the chunks of butter in the dough melt and collapse. The vanilla glaze on top of these scones just add to their beauty, but you can totally skip that extra step and enjoy the scones as is....
I think brunch might be one of my favorite things. Eggs, carbs, fresh fruit and maybe even a fun cocktail. It really doesn’t get any better than that. And if brunch is accompanied by sleeping in? Even better. Brunch has become a beloved culinary tradition, and what better occasion to indulge in a leisurely mid-morning meal than on Mother’s Day? Whether you’re planning to surprise mom with breakfast in bed or hosting a gathering with family and friends, a brunch spread is the perfect way to celebrate and show your appreciation....
The Best Chocolate Frosting Maybe you’ve seen this chocolate frosting recipe around here before. It’s made quite a few appearances, on my chocolate cake, vanilla cupcakes (pictured above), and my vanilla cake (just to name a few), and finally it’s getting its own place on the blog. Use it to top off your favorite cake or cupcake recipe, or just enjoy by the spoonful (you’ll get no judgement from me!)....
No-Bake Cheesecake (Without Gelatin) As a self-proclaimed cheesecake snob, I know how disappointing it can be to make a no-bake cheesecake recipe and have it not even closely resemble real-deal, classic cheesecake. With most recipes, you encounter one of two problems: either the texture is lacking (soft, pudding-like) or the flavor is just completely off. So, when I set out to make my no-bake cheesecake, I knew exactly what I needed to avoid just as much as I knew what I was looking for!...
Theme: Kid’s Delight – Cooking with Whole grains Dish: Oats Khichdi Idea for this Oats khichdi came from a Telugu cooking show. In the original recipe, the chef used mixed greens in the dish, but I have tried variations with mixed vegetables, just corn, tomato. I was surprised that my picky son came back for seconds whenever I make this dish. So it is a big hit in my house....
Ideal for those evenings when time is scarce or when you’re craving something light yet fulfilling, this dish is versatile enough to satisfy any palate. In this post, we’ll walk through the steps of creating this dish, along with handy swaps for ingredients to help you tailor the meal to your tastes and what’s available in your kitchen. Ingredients and Substitutes: Preparing a wholesome meal doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming....
Today I have a simple Open face egg sandwich recipe under Breakfast theme. Sunny side up egg is served over a bed of sauteed collard greens and tomatoes and crispy toast. This open face sandwich is a hearty and filling breakfast which is definitely keep you going until lunch time. Eggs are my whole family favorite and I keep looking for new ways to incorporate eggs into our diet. So when I saw this simple open face egg sandwich recipe in Food Network magazine, I knew we will like it....
Cheesecake Stuffed Oreo Cookies I’ve been on a gourmet cookie kick lately, and these Oreo cheesecake cookies are the latest addition to the list. They feature a soft, Oreo-crammed dough with a creamy cheesecake filling, and they are magical. Why you will love them: Fun, gourmet cookies that are surprisingly easy to make. Packed full of pops of Oreo cookies (I also include tips for avoiding gray cookies!). Very simple dough that chills for just 30 minutes....
What is Paneer Biryani? The word “Biryani” has some magic in it. And I am going to include some more magic to it by adding paneer. There are different varieties/types of biryani, and this paneer biryani is one such recipe with paneer without any vegetables. (We do add onion and tomatoes, though) Today I am sharing how to make this paneer biryani in a pressure cooker and a few tips for preparing the perfect non-sticky and mushy biryani in the pressure cooker....
Ah, pralines. A candy made for nut lovers, and tourists wanting to bring a box of sweet treats back home from a trip down South. (Is there any better gift you can give your neighbor for watering your plants?) How long it takes: just over an hour Equipment you’ll need: candy thermometer, heavy saucepan Servings: makes 24 pralines If you’re ready to try your hand at making pralines yourself, this pecan praline recipe might just surprise you with how easy it is....
(Relatively) Fast & Easy Popovers There are few recipes on this blog of mine that I can take as little credit for as this popover recipe. This is really my mom’s recipe, adapted from half a dozen others, cobbled together from pages of family-favorite cookbooks and from simple recipes printed on the backs of her popover tin labels. Over the years she has perfected this to be the best and easiest (and possibly the quickest) path to sky-high popovers, and I actually had her make the ones that you see in the photos here....
Today was such a beautiful morning, we were greeted with the sun (after a week of fog) peeking from the grumpy clouds and some fog still lingering over the lush green mountains. Also, as you might have read on my blog/facebook/Insta/Twitter and other social media. Now, when I say “Two of You”, it can definitely be your plus one but how about sharing it just exclusively with someone you admire…...
The Cutest Cookies of Fall I’m sure you’ve seen these cookies before in the supermarket. You know that holiday-themed cookie dough you can buy at the grocery store with cute Easter bunnies or Christmas trees or pumpkins inside? They’re adorable and my grandmother always makes them around the holidays and as a kid I ate them right up. As an adult, I tend to avoid them and reach for some of her homemade treats (like her apple cake or hot milk cake)....
I’ve mentioned it in the past, but I’m always on the search for healthy and filling lunches. Healthy — for obvious reasons. Filling — for obvious reasons too, but mostly to avoid that 3:00 crash. Moms can’t crash at 3pm. It just doesn’t work out. Lunches that are easy to prepare are an extra bonus. That’s why I love to keep hummus in my fridge (despite my son’s allergy). Update — I’ve since changed my opinion on this....
Theme: Cooking with Curd Dish: Rajma Mutter (Kidney Beans & Green Peas with Yogurt & Cream) As I was looking through 660 Curries for dishes to make with yogurt/ curd, I found a recipe that used Lotus root and I wanted to make because I’ve never cooked lotus root before. I remember seeing it in my local Korean store and went there this morning, but I was totally disappointed seeing dried out and almost rotten lotus roots....
