Browned Butter Snickerdoodles I’m back with another fun variation of classic snickerdoodles! These brown butter snickerdoodles are thick, soft, melt-in-your mouth cookies that are absolutely loaded with flavor. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Incredible depth of flavor. If you’ve tried my pistachio cake or peach muffins, you know just how impactful brown butter can be. Its nutty, toasted flavor goes so well with the cozy cinnamon in this recipe. I’m not kidding when I say it elevates the classic cookie to new heights....

How long it takes: 1 hour Equipment you’ll need: skillet, 9 x 13 inch baking dish Servings: 8 as a main dish, up to 12 as a side This dish is a hearty version of baked beans. Like cowboy beans and beef chili, calico beans are meaty, cooked with bacon and ground beef. This means you can make them a meal or make them a side dish. They are an absolute hit at backyard barbecues and potlucks....

This weekend was packed with brunches/munches all over the Bay Area with friends and family which meant lots of food n drinks, endless discussions, and lots of laughter. Where the boys decided to watch some game (off-course beer was involved) and us ladies finally decided to go healthy and have my ‘Cherry Garcia Power-Packed Smoothie’ ! We were in luck as I just got a huge bag of organic mixed cherries (dark+red) and they were bursting with sweet n tangy flavors....

How long it takes: 35 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large bowl Servings: 12 (1 cup each) About This Pasta Salad Recipe Flavorful. This creamy chicken macaroni salad is so fresh and satisfying. The dressing uses basic pantry ingredients like sweet relish, vinegar, and mustard, and packs loads of flavor. Quick to make. It’s easy to whisk up the dressing with basic pantry ingredients like sweet relish, vinegar, and mustard, and it packs loads of flavor....

I have a very interesting recipe to pack for lunch box today. This Chickpea Quesadilla is made with a spicy chickpea filling along with cheese. It is a filling dish and tastes great hot, warm or at room temperature.Both my kids have polar opposite tastes, they are like two parallel lines that never meet. My son loves cheese and enjoys grilled sandwiches, quesadilla and just about anything that has cheese....

How long it takes: about 15 minutes of hands-on work Equipment you’ll need: lollipop sticks (styrofoam or a cake pop stand to keep the pops upright is optional but helpful) Servings: makes 5 dozen These chocolate covered marshmallow pops are way, way, way easier and faster to make than cake pops. And kids will love them just as much! In case you haven’t caught on to this yet, these marshmallow pops are basically large marshmallows skewered on lollipop sticks, dipped into chocolate, and decorated....

Can we just talk about these kisses for a minute? They are Hershey’s Holiday Candy Cane kisses and they are marvelous. I was skeptical at first, thinking they might be overly sweet. They are sweet but I was totally won over by the little crispy bits of peppermint candy in each bite. Have you ever had those melt away mints that come in pastel colors with the little white “candies” on the bottoms of them?...

Starting a new week of blogging marathon today and my theme for this week is ‘Flavors of India’. Valli asked us to make dishes that are usually made at home and not found in the restaurants. So I decided to post recipes from my mom that I noted down in my diary. First up is this Chutney podi recipe that amma makes to serve with idli, dosa or upma. My mom always makes sure that I had a bottle of it in the pantry, which means I never had to make it myself....

How long it takes: 50 minutes Equipment you’ll need: pastry brush, loaf pan Servings: 1 loaf (about 8 servings) Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s still sticky and definitely sweet! It’s also every bit as irresistible as monkey bread. But it feels more like a breakfast or brunch recipe than monkey bread, which gives dessert-pretending-to-be-breakfast vibes. The other difference between cinnamon sugar pull apart bread and monkey bread is that this recipe is baked in a loaf pan and you pull “sheets” of bread off the loaf instead of little balls of dough....

I didn’t originally plan to share this recipe on the blog today but, considering current events and the fact that many of us are self isolating at home, I thought some basic, simple recipes were in order. Ones that would help you make the most of the ingredients you currently have on hand and don’t require any unnecessary grocery store visits. Today’s “Crazy Cake” is precisely that kind of recipe....

I wanted to make something just a bit out of the box for this bruschetta recipe. Normally when I think of classic bruschetta, I envision diced tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and garlic and I do love that combination. In fact, this bruschetta orzo pasta salad is a favorite and so is bruschetta chicken. I thought of the popularity of creamy spinach dip, how it’s always on the appetizer menus of restaurants, and how spinach dip is the first thing to disappear when a selection of appetizers are offered....

The first time I made this recipe, we could hardly wait to try it. It has everything going for it: tender greens cooked perfectly, creamy sauce with cheese, and those crunchy little pine nuts! Total yumminess. How long it takes: 35 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet Servings: 4 And orzo! It’s one of my favorite pastas. It cuddles up to the greens so nicely and travels on a fork so politely....

I have shared a few light and refreshing popsicles on my blog earlier, and now it’s time for a creamy popsicle with a kick of caffeine. It’s now time for the vegan matcha popsicles with coconut cream. I love matcha latte, and with summer approaching, I thought, why not try some matcha popsicle instead of a hot latte. Ingredients required. We need 5-ingredients for this popsicle, and here they are....

Inspiration for making plantain chips I used to eat this addictive snack every day as a child! They are quite a delicacy in Kerala and you get to buy delicious freshly fried plantain chips from authentic Chip Shops/Centres. Fun fact: I used to called plantains “raw banana” all my life in India until I travelled abroad and realised its actually plantains. So if you want real Indian plantain recipes, you are going to want to search for raw banana recipes LOL....

Why This Indian Mushroom Curry Recipe? The popularity of Indian food has risen tremendously over the last few decades because of its flavor infusion, spices, and nutritiousness. This is one such easy recipe that once you try it, will become your go-to version. Perfect for weekdays or any day where you have 15-20 minutes to make a yummy meal. It’s packed with nutrients, flavors, and even freezer-friendly + easier meal prep too....

About Pickled Red Onions If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know from my stories that I’m obsessed with these. OBSESSED. As in three meals a day obsessed. How long it takes: 5 minutes to prep, 55 minutes to marinate. Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife or mandoline, measuring cup, small jar Servings: 8 PS: If you don’t follow me on Instagram, consider hopping over and checking it out! You’ll see some behind-the-scenes stuff on my stories!...

Yesterday I shared a light and crunchy tofu lettuce wrap, and now it’s time for another roll with the Indian flatbread, roti with delicious potato filling. Kathi rolls and Frankies are pretty famous in Indian cuisine. I have already shared potato Frankie; today, I am sharing a slightly different one, more like potato kathi rolls with roti as the base. Simple & versatile roll recipe Are you wondering how I came up with the idea?...

The Only Royal Icing Recipe You’ll Ever Need It’s finally (/already!) December and we are in Christmas cookie season! And Christmas music season, despite Zach’s constant protests… A while back I shared my sugar cookie recipe and gingerbread cookies complete with a simple decorating frosting. Since then, many of you have been asking me for a classic royal icing recipe to go with them. Well finally, your requests have been answered....

I absolutely love lasagna (I mean, who doesn’t?!), but I really do not like making it. Really, whose idea was it to try spreading a ricotta cheese mixture onto a messy sauce mixture? It just doesn’t work, and the type-A in me gets so frustrated when the layers start to mix together. How long it takes: 45 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet with cover, stove, sharp knife Servings: 8 The good thing about this skillet lasagna is that it’s meant to be mixed together....

Turmeric – the Golden Spice Turmeric powder is one of the quintessential ingredients in the Indian kitchen, and it is hard to find an Indian household without it. Moreover, turmeric is a well-known ingredient in both Ayurveda and Siddha medicines. The curcumin found in the turmeric gives the spice the bright yellow color. It is a powerful antioxidant. The curcumin also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Recently, I see a lot of turmeric products and supplements here in the US....