I love taking an old favorite and turning it into something that is a little healthier for my family. It’s good for us, and it’s a fun challenge too. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 30 minutes in the oven Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, baking pan, instant read thermometer Servings: 6 And you know what? I think I like this healthy oven baked version of chicken cordon bleu even better than the classic fried version....

Why you’ll love this Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan & Broccoli Flavorful: Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, with a side of roasted broccoli, baked on one sheet pan, is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Lower in calories than the traditional: Because it’s baked, not fried, this chicken parmesan is lower in calories than traditional recipes. One pan meal: This recipe only makes one pan dirty and is healthy, simple to make, and obviously a crowd pleaser....

From this week onwards, I am not going to share explicitly the carbs that I am using for dinner. Many had asked for low-carb meal plan ideas. Sorry folks, I am not a dietician or a nutritionist also I don’t follow any particular diet. So it’s difficult for me to design a full low-carb diet plan. One thing I can say for sure, my meal plans are very customizable. You can replace rice with any complex carbs of your choice, and also you can work around with seasonal veggies and according to your dietary restrictions and your schedule....

Why Choose Beetroot Leaves Paratha Flatbread? I love beetroot and if you like them too, then you’d looooooove these beet greens recipes. By incorporating beetroot greens into the dough, you not only enhance the nutritional value but also add a unique flavor profile and vibrant color. Flatbreads are a staple in Indian cuisine, known for their versatility and ability to complement various dishes. Also, the fact that I hate throwing away greens or leaves that are full of nutrition like: Vitamin A & C, which helps immunity....

Why Beetroot Soup As you all know, I am hosting the Kid’s delight event this time, and the theme is soups and stews. So I am starting it with the simplest yet delicious and healthy soup. This beets soup is one of the soups that I gave vaandu in his toddler stage. And this is how I introduced beets to him, and the little fella fell in love with the vibrant color....

Ingredients and Substitutes for Blueberry Lemonade Blueberries: You can substitute with other berries like blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries for a different twist on the classic blueberry lemonade. Fresh or frozen berries work equally well. Sugar: If you prefer a healthier option, you can use maple syrup, agave syrup, or a natural sweetener like stevia. Adjust the amount to taste since these substitutes can vary in sweetness. Mint leaves: Basil or thyme can be used for a different herbal note....

Must-Try Soup Recipes While sweets are my speciality here on the blog, I have collected quite a few soup recipes over the years as well. After all, we need something to get us through these chilly Maryland winters, and hot cocoa only goes so far! Today I’m sharing all of my coziest soups in one easy guide. They’re perfect for enjoying around a fall campfire, under a blanket on a snowy day, or in front of the AC in July (I’m looking at you, summer corn chowder!...

How long it takes: less than 15 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small saucepan Servings: makes 3 cups One of our favorite ways to eat blueberries is this homemade blueberry sauce. It’s bursting with blueberries and we eat it by the spoonfuls. It isn’t overly sweetened because the blueberries are so great tasting on their own (although you can make it as sweet as you like). Lightly cooking the blueberries actually seems to enhance their deliciousness....

I adapted my popular from-scratch Brownie recipe to make these brownie bites. While they taste great by themselves without any filling, I love making indents in the centers and filling them with chocolate ganache or piping on a swirl of chocolate frosting. Today’s brownie bite recipe is an adaptation of my favorite one bowl brownie recipe. While I love that recipe (and so many of you have commented that you do, too!...

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza Buffalo chicken lovers, this one’s for you! Today’s buffalo chicken pizza recipe is perfect for pizza night. We’ve got protein from the chicken, tons of flavor from the toppings, and of course, plenty of buffalo sauce. Serve it with a side salad and you’ve got a quick and satisfying dinner! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Inspired by buffalo chicken dip, quite possibly the most beloved dip ever....

How long it takes: just a few minutes to prep, 7 to 8 hours in the crockpot Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker, box grater or food processor Servings: makes 6 cups All the goodies of carrot cake! I love my plain (but versatile!) version of slow cooker steel-cut oats. In the fall, pumpkin pie oatmeal is a must. However, this version just may be my favorite with all the luscious flavors of carrot cake: carrots, coconut, nuts, raisins, pineapple, and warm spices....

Theme: Bookmarked Recipes Dish: Carrot Halwa Ice cream The quantity mentioned here makes quite a lot of ice cream, halve the ingredients if you don’t want to indulge too much 🙂 But I highly recommend making a big batch to serve at parties or for impromptu guests (and of course feed yourself once in a while). Recipe adapted from here:

What is Chicken Keema Puff Pastry? They are an extremely popular and typical dish available in most Indian bakeries and are most sought after at parties. Puff pastry sheets are cut and filled with this simple yet spicy keema filling (also called ground/minced chicken). Then they are baked to golden-crispy perfection, that once tasted can make you fall in love with them over and over again 🙂 With the weekend just around the corner, I wanted to share this recipe as a) it’s been long pending and b) many of you had requested some quick Indian appetizers....

Zach and I celebrated our 12 year anniversary of our first date last weekend, and even though there are always plenty of sweets in the house, I made a special batch of one of his favorite sandwich cookies to celebrate. These chocolate and peanut butter cookies have been on the blog for over four years, and even though I’ve developed over a hundred cookie recipes since then, he still requests these more than any other....

Taking a quick break from all of the Christmas Cookie recipes I’ve been sharing recently to share these fun confetti cupcakes! Tomorrow is my birthday (I’ll be 28!) and while I’m definitely not making my own birthday cake (Zach’s making me a cake completely from scratch, I can’t wait to see how it turns out and tell you about it), I still thought celebrating a little bit early with some cupcakes and sprinkles wouldn’t be a bad idea....

The Best Chicken Marsala Recipe Who else instantly gravitates toward chicken marsala the minute they see it on a menu? If this classic Italian-American dish is one of your favorites, just wait until you see how easy it is to make this creamy chicken marsala at home. Today I’m sharing how to make chicken marsala that’s so simple yet flavorful, no one will blame you if you want to eat it every night!...

It is a crunchy, no-cook salad made with soaked mung lentils, grated coconut, juicy carrots, fresh coriander, lime juice and simple pantry spices. It is sweet, tangy and spicy all at once! This salad comes together without much effort and just as this carrots and chia salad recipe tastes great cold or at room temperature. Love salads? Me too! What is your favourite salad? Do let me know in the comments below....

I know many of you would go ‘Whaaaa’? For me, it was quite a surprising name for me too but yes, that’s what everyone named it in our family…. During my initial office days back in Gurgaon near New Delhi, w used to pass (We – Me and 4 other office colleagues) Several Dhaba’s (street style restaurant) during our work route and many times, we used to see cars lined up for food but we never got a chance to stop until… ....

Put your Instant Pot to its full use and plan and prep your dishes quickly and easily! PS – Substitute the rice/millet with grains of your choice. Are you new to meal planning and prepping or looking for new ideas? Check out all my previous meal planners. I have been sharing some meal planners for the past two years. I have shared over 30+ Indian vegetarian meal planners, and you can check them out all under the “meal planner” category....

I love summer for all the colorful fruits it offers and for the frozen treats. There’s nothing that gives you as much happiness than an ice pop on a hot summer day. And I’m absolutely hooked to these Fruity Lemonade Ice Popsicles that are being made 3rd time in 6 weeks. They are so easy-peasy to make that you would be literally asking yourself Why I never made them before?...