Bhindi is okra in Hindi and masala is the gravy base with spices and other flavor ingredients. Bhindi masala, therefore, means okra with spices. It is one of the most common preparations of okra, especially in North Indian homes and dhabas (street-side restaurants). This recipe is a favorite of my younger teen. When she sees okra in the vegetable basket, she says “ma, are we eating bhindi masala today?” I love making this dish because it makes her happy and also because it is so easy to make!...

Hey Everyone, it’s been so long since I did a smoothie recipe and what better one than this Blueberry Swirl Smoothie Bowl with Pistachio. Now, ‘fruit & nut’ is one of the favorite combinations for many of us and what better way than to add them together to your favorite breakfast smoothie. Upon my last trip to Target, I came across these delicious ‘Sahale Snacks‘ (which by the way is also running a Target Cartwheel Offer – click the link for more info), and the best part, they are gluten-free, Non-GMO certified and kosher too....

I know I say this all the time but I’m going to do it again…. How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, small bowl, grill pan or grill, meat thermometer Servings: 5 I like all my recipes. I do! Sometimes I put things in them that I know would complement the flavors well even if I don’t personally like them (I’m looking at you, olives in my tortellini salad)....

A Fun Easter Treat My simple Bunny Munch recipe is a fun and easy Easter treat that’s great for making with kids. While you probably won’t want them to help you make the caramel coating, they can absolutely help you pop the popcorn, pick out the kernels (a task I love to outsource whenever I can!) and drizzle the popcorn with chocolate before scattering candy over top. It’s a simple recipe, a more indulgent (and colorful) version of my caramel popcorn, dressed up perfectly for Easter....

These ” Butter Chicken Pinwheels ” literally MELTS in your Mouth & Soooo Addicting!!! We are soon approaching Diwali ~ Indian Festival of Lights and a lot of you have requested me an easy chicken appetizer for the party. So I’m here and I’m calling ALL MY Butter Chicken + Snack Lovers as these will be a Star of Your Party!!! And these pinwheels are perfect to make for a crowd or just a party of 4....

Creamy Cannoli Dip Cannoli dip is perfect for when you have a cannoli craving, but don’t feel like putting in much effort. It’s simpler than making your own cannoli from scratch (shells and all) and has a creamy, perfectly fluffy (lighter than traditional cannoli filling) texture. Similar to my recent cannoli cake recipe, this is yet another way to enjoy cannoli without any frying or filling required! 4 Things to Know About This Recipe Uses ricotta and mascarpone for the best flavor....

Why You’ll Love These Cookies Tons of texture from our many add-ins: we’ve got chewy caramel, crunchy pretzels, melty chocolate, and a sprinkling of sea salt. No chilling required! The dough is nice and thick, so it can be scooped right away without ever seeing the fridge. If no-chill cookies are your thing, I have many! Try my peanut butter snickerdoodles or butter pecan cookies next. Not too sweet! The sea salt and pretzels really balance things out and create the perfect snacky, salty-sweet combo....

Happy new year, and I hope you had a fabulous holiday celebration with loved ones and lots of food-fun. Last week, I visited Safeway for party snacks and I came across these FarmToFork™ Pasta Sauces. They are made using simple, premium ingredients like sustainably grown tomatoes—locally harvested from California farms. Apart from the different varieties of FarmToFork™ Pasta Sauces that are available in Safeway, they’re also: Non-GMO NO Added Sugars NO Artificial Colors or Flavors (Not even Tomato Paste) To me—and I know to many of you looking for cleaner, healthier ingredients—these are a MUST-have!...

Chicken Cream Cheese Puffs Serves: 6 People Tools: Ingredients: Method: In a medium bowl, mix raw chicken, lemon juice, black pepper, red chili powder, and 1 tsp salt. Now take a medium baking tray, pour the chicken mixture on it, and roast for 10 min. Mix well and roast for another 10 minutes. After the chicken is cooked, cool this completely. In a Medium Bowl mix, cooked chicken, rosemary, and cream cheese and mix to form a lumpy filling....

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I loved watching my site traffic and seeing what recipes you were all making from my site for your Thanksgiving dinners. Popular recipes were my easiest mac and cheese, slow cooker stuffing, slow cooker mashed potatoes, and acorn squash. We enjoyed that exact slow cooker stuffing along with turkey (obviously), vanilla bean whipped sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts salad, another salad, rolls, green beans, pumpkin pie and a pumpkin roll....

I have this thing with Oreo cookies where I don’t really recognize them as cookies in and of themselves. While I’ve been known to devour a row or two straight out of the pack, I really think of them in the same way that I think of ingredients. Every time I get my hands on one of those blue packages and peel back that plastic cookie window, all I can think is: what can I make with these....

How long it takes: 25 minutes (add another 50 to 55 minutes if you’re baking them) Equipment you’ll need: very large skillet or Dutch oven Servings: 8 to 10 And that’s in addition to all the beans! Basically, cowboy beans are brimming with protein, and they’re also full of flavor. They’ve got a spicy sweet sauce similar to that of baked beans, so you know they’re going to be delicious....

I love giving edible gifts during the holiday season. I have been doing that for the past few years and this year too I am happy that I have some lovely neighbors to share my cookies with. So this week on Bake-a-thon I will share cookie recipes. First up are these Cranberry chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. These are nice alternate to traditional oatmeal raisin cookies. Holiday Baking: The hardest part of making holiday cookies is to narrow down the list to just 4~5 recipes....

A Quick & Easy Chicken Dinner This quick & easy creamy chicken pasta is ideal for those nights when you want to serve your family something filling and fast. This dish takes only 25 minutes to make and the spice level can easily be customized for either younger or more sophisticated palates. The sauce is rich, creamy, and perfectly garlicky, and it pairs so well with the seasoned chicken. I highly recommend serving your pasta with a salad (I like to do broccoli salad, but a traditional garden salad works, too) and homemade breadsticks for a hearty and satisfying meal!...

You’re going to love these amazing crispy sweet potato tacos. They have everything going for them, involving nearly all the senses. How long it takes: 50 minutes, plus marinating time Equipment you’ll need: bowl, rimmed baking sheet Servings: makes 12 tacos Imagine the texture: buttery roasted sweet potatoes, chewy bits of corn, crisp fresh onions, creamy avocado, leafy cilantro. Then inhale the flavorful smells: malty beer aroma as the potatoes slowly roast, the sharp bright tang of onions and cilantro, toasty corn tortillas....

How long it takes: about 2 hours Equipment you’ll need: 6 quart crockpot Servings: 8 cups Making hot chocolate in a crockpot isn’t just about serving a crowd or streamlining the process—it also produces better tasting results. By allowing the ingredients to simmer gently over time, the cocoa can fully dissolve and meld with the milk, resulting in a rich, creamy consistency that’s hard to achieve with traditional stovetop methods....

Raita varieties When we think about raita, the first thing that comes into our mind is the famous onion raita that we pair with biryani and pulao varieties. (PS – I don’t have that simple recipe yet on my blog. I will share it soon) But folks, there are so many raita varieties in Indian cuisine with different vegetables, including fresh and dried ones. You can find amazing Indian raita varieties, including okra raita, eggplant raita, cilantro-yogurt raita, and many more on my blog archives....

Karivepaku podi aka curry leaf powder is a pantry staple in my home. It is great to serve as is with rice and is also great to spice up simple curries. This spicy potato curry is a perfect side dish for rice and dal. About the Recipe My family loves potatoes and can eat them every single day. So I am constantly looking for new recipes to add to my repertoire....

Apple and cranberry is an amazing sweet and sour combination. The warm spices, cinnamon and allspice, make this condiment very flavorful and delicious. About the recipe Cranberries are everywhere during fall & winter and especially during Thanksgiving. I usually buy a big bag of them from Costco, use half and freeze the other half. I love the tart flavor of a cranberry. The tartness works beautifully in many Indian dishes like this cranberry pulihora or this spicy cranberry pachadi (chutney)....

How long it takes: about 1½ hours Equipment you’ll need: large pan or Dutch oven Servings: 8 You’ll want to get a pot of hamburger soup simmering on your stove today. The rich aroma will fill your home and have your family asking, “When’s dinner going to be ready?” Serve this homey soup with fresh bread, warm cornbread muffins, homemade naan, or homemade Parker House rolls. Show someone you care by showing up with a pan (or resealable container) of hamburger soup....