Fast and Easy Glazed Carrots Need a quick dinner side? These maple glazed carrots are bursting with flavor but take just minutes to make. We’ll cook them in a buttery brown sugar and maple glaze that’s perfectly sweet and fresh, thanks to some fresh thyme. Why you should try them A simple, easy recipe. This side dish takes literally seconds to prep. While I prefer to peel my carrots, it’s not mandatory, and you can speed things along even further by using baby carrots, which don’t need to be peeled or cut at all (as those steps are already taken care of for you!...

I am back with another quick and easy tomato recipe after the roasted tomatoes. Pachadi varieties Yogurt-based relish, or pachadi (as we say in Tamil) and sweet pachadi, are part of the festive and wedding menus. This sweet tomato pachadi is quite common on the wedding menu. But this microwave version of mine is very simple, and it’s a quick sweet pachadi recipe that you can make in less than 15 minutes....

Mini frittatas made in muffin tins make a great meal-on-the-go. Prep a bunch of them to last all week. No more drive-thru breakfasts because these are so much better. Use the money you save to buy a really nice dinner out sometime. Consider it my treat! How long it takes: less than 45 minutes Equipment you’ll need: muffin tins, oven Servings: 12 frittatas About these mini frittatas Fun to eat: Kids love mini frittatas because they can pick them up with their fingers....

All you need is idli batter and choice of mixed vegetables to make these. They are kid friendly and great for either breakfast or snack. Serve with your favorite chutney, chutney podi and sambar. About the Recipe My son enjoys Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, ponganalu etc. But my picky daughter refuses to eat them. It is a constant struggle to get her to eat anything. So I am always looking for ideas to make interesting dishes for her....

How long it takes: less than a half hour Equipment you’ll need: skillet Servings: 4 (2 tacos each) Maybe you choose one of the many plant-based meat substitutes. I’m a little turned off by “imitation meat”. I find myself comparing it to the real thing and it’s just not the same. Often, meat substitutes are high in sodium or other additives. Why not enjoy nature’s bounty for what it is?...

Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake While I love a baked chocolate cheesecake, sometimes (like in these dog days of summer) I just don’t feel like turning on the oven. My no-bake chocolate cheesecake is the perfect solution (if I do say so myself)! It has a very chocolatey, thick, and smooth filling and a crumbly chocolate cookie crust. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m a bit cheesecake obsessed, and this one checks every box for me despite never touching the oven!...

Easy Homemade Ice Cream Truly delicious homemade ice cream is refreshing summertime treat, but it can be quite a pain to make. Luckily, I’ve got an equally tasty recipe for no-churn ice cream that’s just as satisfying as “real” ice cream with a fraction of the work and time (much like my no-bake cheesecake). This recipe is easy (and eggless!) with no ice cream maker or cooking required. It’s a fun and super customizable lazy-day ice cream that’s great to make with young kids (Luke loves helping me!...

I won’t say July is the best month for visiting these places because of summer and also we visited during the month of Ramadan. So all the hotels and restaurants weren’t allowing in dining till sunset and only take outs were allowed. As we stayed in our friends place it wasn’t a problem but if you are all planning for a trip during Ramadan keep this point in mind. We stayed there for 3 days and we didn’t cover all the places....

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepSealSave #CollectiveBias Check out how to make this delightful starter with step-wise pictures and also how to save the remaining paneer and butternut squash with FoodSaver® FM3941 Vacuum Sealing System and FoodSaver® Bags and Rolls Value Pack. And yeah and some food saving tips and weekend meal prep ideas. Why do we need to save food?...

A couple of weeks back, I shared a starter recipe with paneer, the tandoori paneer, and the main course, which is a great side dish for naan/roti, the paneer lababdar. And I wanted to share a dessert with paneer, and I couldn’t share then, so here I am, right on time for New Year, sharing this delicious paneer ladoo or malai ladoo. Long back, I saw this paneer ladoo on Youtube and also came across the recipe on Milkmaid (sweet condensed milk brand) website, made a note to try it, and finally got a chance to make this paneer laddu....

The addition of flax seeds, chia seeds, and turmeric offers added health benefits, while the optional peanut butter frosting makes these treats extra special. Perfect for any pup, these cookies are easy to make and can be customized to your dog’s preferred texture—whether they like them crunchy or soft. Why You Should Make These Homemade Peanut Butter Oat Dog Cookies for Your Pet? You need to make these Peanut Butter Oat dog cookies since they offer several compelling benefits:...

Peanut, peanut butter. Jelly! Anyone else familiar with this little jingle? My kids sing this all the time. How long it takes: a couple of minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl Servings: 9 cups, about 18 servings This trail mix recipe doesn’t have jelly but it has LOTS of peanut butter. I’m talking lots of peanut butter! Peanut butter pretzels. Peanut butter M&Ms. Reese’s Pieces. Peanut butter chips. Roasted peanuts....

While apples are the fruit most people associate with fall, don’t forget about juicy golden pears! They are harvested around the same time as apples and markets are full of pears right now. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 40 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, 8 inch baking dish Servings: 8 Be ready to enjoy fresh pears with delicious recipes like this homemade pear crisp....

This Pepperoni Pizza Dip is a great option for serving at your Big Game party, though it’s really great party food any time of the year! This is one of my most husband’s favorite dips alongside my Taco Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip! Popping in really quickly today with this Pepperoni Pizza Dip because I’m usually super late to the game when it comes to sharing party food (see my Jalapeno Popper Dip post from 2 years ago), but this year I’m actually early....

The new academic year has begun so does the lunch-box season. We love variety rice recipes in our lunch box, and they are easy to prepare too. You can whip this potato-capsicum rice with raita in less than 30 minutes. I know you need to chop the vegetables, but capsicum and potatoes are not hard to cut either. I love the combination of potato and capsicum and if you like the combo, then check this potato capsicum curry with panch phoron masala too....

I have instructions to make pumpkin puri as well since the same dough works for both. Serve the sweet roti or puri with a spicy dal for a scrumptious meal. About the Recipe Typically Indian roti recipes are savory like this rotli or this Khamiri roti. But there are some amazing sweet flatbread too in Indian cuisine like this sheermal or gur ki roti. Today I have another sweet roti recipe that is made with red pumpkin and jaggery....

Kiddo likes pulav and biryanis. I try to make the not-so-elaborate ones during weekdays and pack it for our lunch. In this A-Z lunchbox series, so far I have posted Brinji Rice, Garbanzo Beans Pulav, Paneer Biryani , veggie pulao and now I am adding one more to the lot – Rajma Pulao. Any recipe with legumes needs some planning and same goes for this rajma pulav recipe. You need to soak and cook the beans, and you can do this well ahead and store in the refrigerator....

The Importance of Stellar Mocktail Recipes In a world where mocktails are often relegated to the status of overly sweet, uninspired fruit juice mixes, there’s a pressing need for high-quality, imaginative mocktail recipes. Here’s why: For the Flavor Aficionados: Many people seek drinks that tantalize their taste buds with complexity and a kick, minus the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Great mocktail recipes cater to those who appreciate nuanced flavors without compromising their clarity of mind....

Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala is Glutenfree Paneer Tikka Masala or as everyone around me calls it The Restaurant Style Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe is literally all about heart and soul. The Paneer Tikka Masala recipe is quite popular all around the world and needs no introduction. BUT, if you’ve still never eaten it, then in plain words – You’ve missed out BIG Time!!! Its a perfect mix of bright orange, saucy gravy that’s simply luscious, slightly sweet and 100% soul-satisfying....

Quick & Easy Veggie Side Dish Today I’m sharing a super simple guide on how to roast brussels sprouts until they’re perfectly crispy and caramelized. While roasted brussels sprouts aren’t exactly a sweet and from-scratch dessert like I typically share on the blog, they are a big staple in my kitchen. I make these all the time (they’re Zach’s favorite side dish), and it just feels right to share the recipe with you!...