How long it takes: about 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, muffin tins Servings: makes 12 large muffins Filled with apple flavor. These apple cider donut muffins boast double the apple flavor with apple cider in the batter and LOTS of apples (three of them!) folded in for good measure. Easy to make. Make the batter in one bowl, so cleanup is always easy! Have these apple cider muffins ready for the oven in 15 minutes, without any fancy ingredients....

Anyone else ready for spring? I sure am! Already, the robins are returning and the trees are budding, welcome harbingers of spring. The longer days allow an after dinner stroll and it seems as if nature is holding its breath, ready to burst into spring. How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small bowl and whisk (or small jar), large pan and colander, salad bowl Servings: 4 Invite spring into your home with this asparagus panzanella salad!...

Roti or chapati is an everyday Indian staple food. We make roti with whole wheat flour and water, and we need oil or ghee (optional) for roasting the roti. Some add salt too. This avocado roti is a jazzed-up version of the simple roti. We are adding some avocado and spices to make the roti more flavorful. The addition of avocado makes the roti very soft, and we don’t need any oil or ghee for this roti....

For the final day of this month’s blogging marathon, I made an interesting chutney with Avocado and tomato. This has been on my list of dishes to make for a very long time and finally got a chance to make it. recipe is from Spices and Aroma. Avocado oxidizes and discolors very easily when left out. Which is why an acid like lemon juice is added to keep it bright and green....

This post contains lots of helpful notes, tips, and tricks to help you make the perfect dish. However, if you are in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” link or any of the “Jump to” links below to get to the section that you want. This dish is known by different names in different parts of South India: In Tamil Nadu, it is beetroot poriyal; in Kerela, beetroot thoran, and in Karnataka, beetroot palya....

Peanut Chutney’s background: Peanut chutney is a condiment commonly used in South Indian cuisine. It is made with roasted peanuts, onion, garlic, dry red chilies, tamarind, cumin seeds, urad dal, red chili powder, and salt. The ingredients are blended together to create a coarse paste-like consistency. This chutney is typically served as an accompaniment to a variety of South Indian dishes, such as dosa, idli, and vada. It can also be used as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables....

Sounds weird, right? If you haven’t tried beans in your baked goods yet, you’re missing out. How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: blender, 8 x 8 inch baking pan Servings: 25 small brownies Never thought I’d utter those words, but it’s true. Puree a can of those dark little gems and they make the most fudgy delicious brownies with the added benefit of protein and fiber. They don’t contain a bit of flour or butter either....

Happy Monday Everyone and How’s your healthy New Year resolution going? I’ve been trying my best to keep up with it and there is one thing that I’ve realized that ‘Being Healthy’ is not just a mere resolution but it’s a whole new way of thinking or a commitment to myself and all my loved ones. One such example is this Blueberry Chocolate Smoothie – Vegan and Glutenfree which include blueberries – filled with antioxidants but also chocolate – something which we usually associate with desserts but you’ll be surprised by this flavor combination....

I’m so ready with my Bourbon Saffron Tea Affogato for the new Game of Thrones Season 7 to start this Sunday. This ‘Game of Throne’ inspired dessert is a delicious symphony of different flavor sensation in every bite. It’s not what conquering the 7 kingdoms would feel like but it’s definitely close. Now, I wasn’t a GOT fan (game of thrones as it’s called), but after a recap of the first season with my girlfriends....

How long it takes: 30 minutes, plus time to chill Equipment you’ll need: large mixing bowl Servings: makes 12 cups Why You’ll Love This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe Works for any season. Some salads are seasonal depending on the ingredients but this broccoli salad is perfect year round. Broccoli cauliflower salad is perfect for the summer months, with its chilled ingredients and tangy dressing. It’s also hearty enough for a winter salad, with bacon, cheese, and dried cranberries....

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you’re enjoying a nice, long, extended weekend (that’s hopefully much sunnier and less rainy where you are than it is here). Zach and I went strawberry picking with his family on Saturday (as you might’ve seen on my Instagram stories, if you follow along) so I’ve been extremely busy working those berries into a few recipes for you that I hope to have ready soon....

I am sharing this delicious chakalaka, south African vegetable relish, today. I came across this African recipe when I was reading about bunny chow. It’s been on my to-do list for a while. Finally, I got a chance to make it this year and am so excited to share it here. What is Chakalaka Chakalaka is a South African vegetable and bean relish, but I would like to call it vegetable and bean curry....

What is Cherry Vanilla Moon Milk? Moon Milk is nothing but a flavored hot/warm milk that we drink before going off to sleep. Many of such drinks are flavored with good for your fresh or dried spices, flowers, or juice, hence resulting in a delicious, relaxing, and nutritious drink. This one is flavored using ‘Tart Cherry Juice + Vanilla’, hence the name, and of course the gorgeous pink color is another added advantage of this one 🙂...

I thought what better way to start off the new week than with a brand new smoothie recipe which is power packed with Chia-Seeds and Beets. There’s already been too much emphasis on “consume more fruits and veggies” on a daily basis from our parents/well-wishers/doctors/media/etc but the question is “How many of us are really doing it and also how much-many veggies n fruits can you eat“ ? I mean imagine sitting with a huge bowl of green veggies and fruits and try eating it 2-3times/day 🙂 as per our daily nutrition recommendation....

Check out how to make this sesame seeds laddu that can be used as a filling for kozhukattai/modakam with detailed step-wise pictures. India is a land of cultural diversity. Apart from the main festivals like Sankranti, Deepavali, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Navratri we have many other festivals/ceremonies that we celebrate. We call them as nonbu(Tamil) and habba(Kannada). Garuda Panchami, Naga Panchami, Varalakshmi Vratam, Mangala Gowri, Gowri Vratam are the most popular ones....

While crispy chicken wings are pretty irresistible, the sauce on these wings makes them really special. Butter, honey, lime, garlic, and chili powder simmer while the wings bake; then this incredible glaze is slathered on the wings, and wow! Wait til you try them! How long it takes: 50 minutes Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, sheet pan with wire rack, oven, saucepan Servings: 4 (3 lbs. wings) Serve chili lime chicken wings as an appetizer at your next big shindig or enjoy them for dinner time....

Chocolate Cheesecake Made Easy These chocolate cheesecake bars are pure chocolate bliss, from their buttery Oreo crust to the creamy chocolate cheesecake itself. My recipe incorporates real melted dark chocolate into the batter for a perfectly rich cheesecake base. These will be your new go-to chocolate fix! You loved my regular cheesecake bars so much that I had to re-share this chocolate version. It’s just as simple as the regular version, with minimal ingredients (only 8) and unfussy directions (no water bath!...

I have friends (lots of them!) writing cookbooks and it’s just the coolest thing ever. The amount of work that goes into a cookbook is insane (or so I’ve heard!) and I’m incredibly honored to be surrounded by so many motivated, hard-working, entrepreneurial women. It’s truly inspiring to see so many women chasing living their dreams. My dear friend Jocelyn is no exception. Jocelyn wrote a cookbook while simultaneously running her blog (Inside BruCrew Life), taking care of her children, and moving across the country....

Aren’t these mini Christmas trees adorable? I just love them. They look so cute on a Christmas platter: a miniature forest of baby Christmas trees, each one in its own chocolate brown pot, decorated with tiny colored lights and a bright golden star. Very festive and pretty! How long it takes: about an hour and 15 minutes, including cooling time Equipment you’ll need: mini muffin pans, pastry piping bag with star tip Servings: 36 brownie bites I hear some of you saying, But are they any good to eat?...

How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, Dutch oven or soup pot, stove, saucepan Servings: 8 Forgo the grill and spatula and make this soup instead. Cheeseburger soup provides the satisfaction and flavor of a juicy burger in a creamy satisfying chowder. Even people who aren’t burger fans (I know you’re out there!) will love this soup. Remember the toppings! Just think about whatever anyone likes on burgers and be inspired by that....