How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: baking dish, oven Servings: 12 as an appetizer PS: This is the baking dish I used. Versatile: If pepperoni isn’t your thing, you could fill these with any of your favorite pizza toppings: mushrooms, peppers, onions, sausage, ham, spinach….the possibilities are limitless. Decadent treat: These sliders are absolutely a treat! If you’re looking for something on the healthier end of the spectrum, you could whip up some bite sized zucchini pepperoni pizzas....

How long it takes: 28 minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, baking pan, oven, measuring cups Servings: 6 My mom used to “force” my sister and me to pick strawberries with her every June. We complained plenty especially if it was hot (and it usually was!) but we didn’t complain when suppertime rolled around. Our reward for picking strawberries was homemade strawberry shortcake for dinner. And I really mean “for dinner....

A recipe perfect for those days when you don’t want to use much of your brain or cooking skills. It is easy to prepare and a no-nonsense recipe you can prepare within a few minutes and can be enjoyed with some steaming hot rice. Dal Palak or Palak Daal, also known as Spinach Dal, is a traditional Indian lentil dish with a healthy dose of spinach (because we need that iron in every way possible)....

Eclair Cake This is the perfect make ahead dessert recipe and it can be made without turning on your oven! Unlike many other versions of eclair cake, mine is made with real pastry cream (no box pudding mixes) and real homemade whipped cream and is smothered with silky chocolate ganache for the absolute best and most authentic eclair taste! I’ll admit, my recipe does take a bit more planning than others out there, but it’s absolutely worth it....

They make a great teatime cookies too. Serving Suggestion: Can be served as is OR with Tea/Coffee Serves: Makes 2 small jars Tools: 1 Medium Bowl for sifting dry ingredients 1 Large bowl for mixing everything Hand Blender or Electric Whisk Piping Bag with Any medium size tip/nozzle – (If piping bag is not available, use a ziplock bag) 1 Medium Baking Tray Parchment/Greased paper for lining the baking tray....

Happy Monday Everyone and I’m so excited to share these Extremely Easy Stuffed Sweet Potato Rolls recipe with you’ll. I made them over the weekend and they were an instant hit in our impromptu get-together. Since the holiday season in full swing and with Christmas soon approaching, we are either hosting a random get together at our place or attending the same at friends-family. And I’m always trying to create something new to either serve at our place or take to friends....

What is falafel Falafel is quite famous worldwide these days, we all know what it is. But let me add it one more time. Falafels are deep-fried balls made with soaked and ground chickpeas. When we westernize Indian dishes, why can’t we do the other way round? Falafels are more like our paruppu vadai (Tamil Nadu style lentil fritters) just in the ball shape. I started making falafels with canned or cooked beans so that I can bake them easily....

Navratri Nostalgia: Navrati is always nostalgic. All the sundal recipes bring me back the fond memories of Navratri in Periyakulam and our golu. I used to go and invite our neighbors and friends for thamboolam/haldi-kumkum, and this will be my standard dialogue – “Enga veetla golu vachu eruka, vetala paaku vangika vaango” (meaning we have kept golu in our home. Please come over for prasadam and thamboolam) and I have a couple of standard golu songs to sing in others house....

Breakfast cookies are a wonderful thing for ohsomany reasons. Cookies for breakfast. (Really, this is reason enough but I’ll continue.) Cookies for breakfast. Cookies for breakfast. Okay sorry let’s try again. Portion control – one cookie is filling and perfectly sized for breakfast. Kids LOVE them. Umm, hello….they think mom is letting them eat a COOKIE for BREAKFAST. Grab & go. Perfect for those busy mornings (aka EVERY morning). Versatile and fun to create new flavors – try chocolate banana breakfast cookies....

These are a classic Christmas cookie recipe! Make them for your cookie tray alongside other favorites like my frosted sugar cookies or peanut butter blossoms! A Classic Gingersnap Cookie Recipe Crisp and snappy cookies have never been my specialty. I’m all about soft, chewy, moist, and bendy cookies. Like, have you tried my chocolate chip cookies? But when I set out to make a Gingersnap Cookie recipe I wanted them to be classic....

I saw this recipe with gongura and black eyed peas on a Telugu cooking show and it looked very different from what we usually make with it. Garden fresh greens cook up in no time. This healthy & delicious curry goes well with both rice and roti.

These pork tenderloin kabobs combine apples and pork for a unique grilled entree. We’ve probably all taken a shot at grilling pork, right? Pork tenderloin is a natural for the grill; it’s lean but has just enough fat to make it tender and flavorful. How long it takes: about a half hour Equipment you’ll need: skewers, sharp knife, small bowl Servings: 6 (this recipe is easy to double, too) Just in time for apple season, you’ll want to try grilled pork kabobs soon!...

About these Apple Bran Muffins Make ahead breakfast: I’m always looking for healthy breakfasts that I can prep ahead of time. In the morning rush, homemade muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, served with a glass of milk, scrambled eggs, or a cup of yogurt. Fall Vibes: These cinnamon-scented apple bran muffins are so delicious, especially when they’re warm out of the oven. You’ll love how the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking apples fill the kitchen while these apple bran muffins bake....

How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: blender Servings: 1 I promise I’m capable of creating a strawberry recipe without basil. You’ll love these strawberry chocolate chip muffins! You can find similar straws here. Aren’t they cute? Plus they’re paper and biodegradable. Perfect for a homemade strawberry milkshake, if I do say so myself. More homemade milkshakes Making your own milkshakes is so easy and if you have ice cream at home, you can be super creative and make your own special concoction!...

How long it takes: 5 minutes with at least a couple of hours to marinate Equipment you’ll need: small bowl Servings: makes just under one cup of marinade, enough for 2 to 4 pounds of chicken Last week, we had dinner guests on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and then again the following Saturday. I love hosting friends and family in our home and I’ve mastered the art of keeping things simple....

Chicken Curry Pizza: extremely popular and delicious Indian Chicken Curry Pizza made using ‘Jus Rol Round & Thin Pizza Crust’ (fresh dough), chicken, curry powder, and few simple ingredients. Your favorite restaurant-style Indian curry pizza made at home that’s perfect for any meal or party. Chicken Curry Pizza: Who doesn’t like PIZZA, especially if they are ready in 30 minutes, includes your favorite toppings, and what’s even more fun – your ‘family joins’ in to make it!...

Shakshuka is a vegetarian tomato-based spicy stew, topped with eggs cooked right in the sauce. It’s popular in many Middle Eastern countries. Some of you may be familiar with it and it may be a new recipe for others. Of course, like any other recipe, there are many variations. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 30 minutes to cook Equipment you’ll need: Instant Pot pressure cooker Servings: 4 Today I’m deviating quite a bit from more traditional recipes to give a nod to one of my favorite fall vegetables: butternut squash....

This pasta dish is so easy to prepare. From start to finish, you’ll have it on the table in less than a half hour. That’s my kind of recipe! And such an easy cleanup — only one pan. Plates and forks are optional (just kidding!). How long it takes: 30 minutes, start to finish Equipment you’ll need: Instant Pot Servings: 4 Don’t have any meat thawed out for tonight’s dinner?...

This Instant Thandai Shrikhand Mousse is my showstopper instant Indian dessert recipe for this year’s Holi celebrations. Holi is famous for its dessert and snacks recipe and none of your Holi parties are complete without a ‘MUST Have’ Thandai recipe (popular Milk-based Indian drink). Thandai is an extremely popular milk-based Indian drink made using dry fruits (almonds, pistachio, cashews, watermelon seeds, poppy seeds, etc), sugar, saffron, cardamom, etc. Ingredients for Instant Thandai Shrikhand Mousse 2 Cups Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Cup Heavy Cream 2 Tbsp Thandai Mix – store-bought or homemade 1 Tsp Rosewater – optional 2 Pinches Yellow Food Color – optional 1 Tbsp Sugar 3 Tbsp Chopped Pistachios 1 Tsp Crushed Saffron 1 Tbsp Dry Rose Petals...

Quick & Easy Buttermilk Substitute Have you ever been in the middle of prepping what will be a beautiful batch of waffles or pancakes and BAM–you realize you need buttermilk?! I don’t know about you, but I don’t keep a bottle in my fridge at all times, so when this happens, I’m left with two options: get in the car and drive to the store, or just make this easy buttermilk substitute....