Nothing says “fall is here” like warm, spiced apple cider donuts. While today may be the unofficial last day of summer, I know we likely have a few more weeks of hot, humid weather to go. However, this pregnancy has me exhausted (next-level, ridiculous exhausted) by the summer heat and I could not be more ready to jump into cool weather, fall recipes, and everything pumpkin spice. If you’re also ready for fall baking, I highly recommend that you make a batch of these apple cider donuts ASAP....

I love eggplants/brinjal, and it’s quite evident from the number of eggplant recipes I have on my blog. While I have quite a few Indian eggplant recipes like baingan bharta, baingan raita, air fryer brinjal, brinjal podi curry, and more, I have quite a few non-Indian ones as well like eggplant ragout, eggplant Parmesan, eggplant sandwich, eggplant caponata, etc. and now I m adding one more to my repertoire baba ganoush My simple and flavorful version While the traditional method calls for roasting eggplant on open flame/fire or on a grill, I have used my oven, which makes the process effortless....

Monday “Aug 25, 2014”, started with a !!BANG!! for many parents and kid’s in our local school district as the 2 to 3 months of school holidays have finally come to an end(Or almost ending for some). The sudden surge we had been seeing the entire past few weeks at malls/playgrounds/camps/pools/restaurants/beaches and most places with last minute activities and shopping’s has all come to an end or gone back to the regular pace....

How long it takes: 1 hour Equipment you’ll need: skillet Servings: makes 1 cup The Best Bacon Jam Easy to make. You won’t have to run around looking for exotic ingredients. The jam is is made with mostly pantry ingredients. All you’ll need is a skillet and about an hour of time. It can last for weeks in the fridge. So many ways to enjoy it. Since it is both sweet and savory, bacon jam pairs well with most kinds of cheese, even a block of plain cream cheese....

Since my banana muffins have been so popular and have received so many 5 star ratings (thank you!) I thought I’d do an extra special version with nuts and browned butter. I really think you’re going to love these! One day I’m sure I’ll run out of things to say about muffins. I’ve shared so many muffin recipes (remember my pumpkin muffins from earlier this month?) that it’s bound to happen....

I should begin by saying I hardly ever make chili the same way twice, and typically never measure anything. I have several tried and true recipes for chili (keep reading for a list of those recipes). So why don’t I stick to the recipes? I’m just a gal who likes to improvise, I guess. How long it takes: a half hour to prep, and an hour to simmer (longer is okay, too) Equipment you’ll need: large Dutch oven or soup pan Servings: 10 Don’t get me wrong!...

Anyway, the only way I used to cook chayote was sautéing the pieces in little bit of oil (it doesn’t need a whole lot of oil) and add grated coconut at the very end. But I learnt from various blogs that it can be cooked similar to bottle gourd or zucchini. This recipe is from the aunt who lives next to our home in India.

I have customized this Besan ki Roti (flatbread) by Mixing –> Gram Flour(besan) with some Glutenfree Oats Flour <— (However, if you eat gluten or wheat, then you can add whole wheat flour also called atta in Hindi ) This Mixed Flour version is much easier to make, healthier and lighter on the tummy as ‘Only Chickpea Flour’ roti’s: Tends to crumble while making. Gram-flour is considered a heavier flour to digest, hence eating pure gram-flour roti’s at times makes you feel extremely heavy or over-full....

(Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time) Happy Monday Everyone and these Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps is just the recipe that you need to drive those Monday blues away 🙂 It’s not only a gorgeous mix of colorful veggies, taste but also filled with nutrients and did I mention ‘How EASY it is to make them’!...

We are starting a new week of Blogging Marathon today and my theme for this week is ‘Warm Soups & Stews’. It is definitely soup weather here in CO - we already had 3 snows this season and it’s not even winter yet. So today I have a hearty black bean and veggie soup that I made on one of the snow days. Growing up I was not a big soup eater and it took me a while to actually start making soups in my own kitchen....

Hi Everyone, hope you had a nice weekend. After the Thanksgiving week, we are definitely in the mood for a lighter meal like this Black-Eyed Pea Chili or Lobia Masala (as called in India). I usually get the ‘raw beans‘ and soak them overnight or a minimum of 5-6 hours, till they plump up. Then you can either steam them in a pressure cooker (3-4 whistles) or cook in a covered pot for about 20-25 minutes....

How long it takes: 5 minutes Equipment you’ll need: small bowl Servings: makes enough for up to 3 pounds of meat Blackening seasoning is traditionally used to prepare “blackened” dishes—usually fish or chicken that’s coated in the seasoning, then cooked until the exterior becomes dark, a little bit crisp, and absolutely irresistible. That said, this is also a seasoning blend you can use for other purposes too. (I share some ideas later in this post!...

Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts. I don’t have a huge sweet tooth so sugar-loaded desserts don’t appeal to me most of the time. Bread pudding, made from day-old bread, eggs, lots of milk, and just a little bit of sugar, is really almost a meal. It reminds me of overnight French toast casserole; in fact, the two recipes are quite similar. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 40 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, 8 or 9 inch square baking dish Servings: 6 Try it for dessert with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, or serve blueberry bread pudding for brunch or breakfast....

The BEST Bread Pudding Recipe I’ve received so many requests for a bread pudding recipe, and I’m thrilled to be sharing my version just in time for Christmas! Made with enriched bread soaked in a sweet custard, this is a timeless and classic dessert. It’s easy, deeply flavored, and incredibly comforting. Let’s get one thing straight right from the start though: bread pudding shouldn’t be soggy. The top should be golden and firm (mine has a nice slightly crunchy texture from turbinado sugar) and the remainder should be moist, soft, and slightly springy....

Here is an easy recipe for absolutely delicious brown butter blondies. These are easy to make and need just one bowl to mix the ingredients. What are Blondies? Blondies are fair colored cousins of brownies. They probably originated during World War II due to the need to bake without rationed ingredients like chocolate and white sugar. These blondies are my go-to recipe to make for potlucks, holiday edible gifts and even for a bake sale....

An Easy Cookie Recipe with a Little Something Extra Before I go to crazy with the pumpkin recipes (and I have quite a few more coming your way) I thought I’d refresh one of the oldest recipes on my blog: these soft and chewy cream cheese cookies! I’ll be honest, the recipe was in dire need of a refresh and the ingredient list needed a little tweaking, too (I used literally no salt in the original recipe… none!...

Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies These buckeye cookies are the sweet and chewy embodiment of classic buckeye candy! Similar to my buckeye brownies, these cookies feature a rich, chocolatey, (but not too sweet) cookie topped off with a thick layer of peanut butter filling and decadent chocolate ganache. The ganache layer is extra thick too; it’s the same topping you’ll find on my MIllionaire’s shortbread. You can make these into HUGE gourmet cookies (great if you own a bakery or sell cookies) or make them into smaller, normal sized cookies....

Homemade snacks always have that special touch that makes them even more enjoyable and this ‘Chana Dal Namkeen – also known as Split Bengal Gram Lentil Snack’ is a crispy and spicy snack. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, serving at parties, or simply indulging in during your coffee/tea time. It’s easily customizable, which means you can adjust the spice levels to your liking and experiment with different spices and seasonings to suit your taste....

How long it takes: 25 minutes, tops Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, skillet Servings: 4 They really don’t even have all that much flavor unless you sauce them up, soak them in a marinade, or add a crispy coating. Air fryer chicken nuggets and air fryer chicken tenders boast that crispy coating and I make them often. But face it, it is a bit of a process. This chicken recipe is fast and easy!...