Tahini and chocolate are a batch made in heaven! Seriously! You have to try these ULTRA DELICIOUS tahini chocolate chip cookies that are a powerhouse of fiber, healthy fats and protein, AND they’re vegan & gluten-free! I randomly came up with this recipe when I was craving chocolate chip cookies one day. I looked up a few healthy recipes and they required peanut butter or almond butter. I did not have any of those left at home BUT I did have a bunch of tahini in my pantry....

Don’t these candies look like beautiful little gems? Can’t you just picture them on your plate of Christmas cookies? Perfect bites of creamy fudge that dreamily melt in your mouth, coated in a colorful array of crunchy candies, sprinkles, and cocoa. They look like a confection you’d discover in a Parisian bonbon boutique. How long it takes: about a half hour to make but allow extra time for chilling, at least a couple of hours Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, 9 x 9 inch pan, parchment paper Servings: makes 60, depending on size I’m giving you a heads up, they are dangerously hard to resist....

25 Must-Try Brunch Recipes While some mornings breakfast can be as simple as heating up strawberry pop tarts or unwrapping a muffin, brunch mornings are for going the extra mile. Around here, we love serving fun favorites like coffee cakes, breakfast casseroles, special breads and fancy drinks at our family brunches. Today, I’m sharing a comprehensive list of my most popular brunch recipes. I hope this will be a handy resource for you next time you need to plan a brunch menu!...

For the final day of this week’s marathon under ‘Cook by Capital’, I went back and forth about which country to cook from. I had El Salvador, Singapore and Chile in mind. But I finally chose Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. These Bulgarian Medenki Cookies are easy to make and are cakey and delicious.I have to give it to Valli for coming up with these interesting and challenging themes every month....

Seasoned with fresh ginger, turmeric, and red pepper flakes, this carrot soup warms you up from the inside out. The coconut milk adds flavor from the tropics, making the soup just a little exotic, reminiscent of tropical islands and piña coladas. How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large saucepan, immersion blender Servings: 4 Don’t you love creamy soups? My husband still raves about the lobster bisque he had several years ago at a restaurant in Detroit....

My mom’s signature cucumber salad recipe is dosakaya pachadi. She makes it with regular cucumbers, but I use English cucumbers instead. This has been my favorite salad since childhood. Carrot and cucumber are a match made in heaven, in my opinion! They have a sweet crunch and a juicy crispness that are just perfect! Carrots cucumber salad is my all-time favorite, though I also enjoy carrot and chia seed salad and carrot kosambari and make them often....

After the deliciously sweet cherry jam, I am back with a spicy dish with cherry, and it’s the cherry chutney or the cherry relish. Call it the way you prefer, but this relish will be a staple dish during the cherry season from now on in my kitchen, and I am sure it will be in yours as well. I had already shared a Tamil Nadu-style cherry thokku/pickle recipe. It’s is a stove-top recipe, and the ingredient list might sound lengthy (we need the traditional tempering spices and fenugreek powder)....

Anyone else ready for spring? Every time I sit down to write this post, or edit these photos, or even think about these mushrooms, I think about the grilled portobello mushrooms with spinach you all love so much (that recipe has been pinned over 110,000 times!) and then I think of grilling, and then I think of spring and summer. How long it takes: 27 minutes Equipment you’ll need: Mixing bowl, baking pan, oven Servings: 2 (but you can easily double the recipe)....

Pachadi is a side dish, and it is quite popular in South India. Each state has its unique pachadi recipes, and today I am going to share the savory version prepared with coconut and cilantro. Yes, pachadi can be sweet, too, like the mango pachadi that I have shared before. Thayir means yogurt or curd in Tamil and pachadi means fresh relish or dip in this context. You can find a variety of thayir pachadi in Tamil cuisine and a festive meal in our household is incomplete without a pachadi....

Today I have an interesting gravy dish made with Brussels Sprouts. It’s this creamy Brussels Sprouts curry that is great to serve with rice or roti or even bread. Idea to make a curry came from Vaishali’s recipe here. I’ve always either roasted the sprouts or made a stir fry with them, I’ve never thought of making a gravy dish with Brussels sprouts, so when I saw Vaishali’s recipe, I had to try it right away....

It’s a perfect blend of Italian and Korean cuisines, making it a one-pot delight that is quick to whip up and perfect for weeknight meals. Why You’ll Love This Recipe One-Pot Magic: Say goodbye to piles of dishes! This recipe requires just one pot for a hassle-free cooking experience. Nutrient-Packed: With textured soy protein and optional greens, this dish is rich in protein and fiber, making it as nutritious as it is delicious....

How long it takes: 10 minutes of prep, 3 hours to slow cook Equipment you’ll need: crockpot or slow cooker Servings: 8 Simple ingredients. Crockpot goulash is filled with ground beef, juicy tomatoes, tender elbow macaroni, and a whack of delicious spices, with sweet, smoky paprika coming out on top. Kid-friendly. This dish is savory, tangy, and even kid-friendly. Ask anyone in our family – we devoured my mom’s goulash on the regular while growing up....

As a South Indian, I love rice based dishes. They are easy to make and so comforting. They can be Indian flavored like this tamarind rice or this African flavored jollof rice. So here is another delicious South Indian yogurt rice that I absolutely love. It is known as thayir sadam in tamil or daddojam/ perugannam in Telugu. This is an easy to make dish that is cooling on the system and filling....

After a packed week of Diwali celebrations with friends and family, I’m so ready to spend this weekend in bed eating my ever so favorite ‘Curried Tofu Fried Rice’. Since the festival is a ‘Once a Year’ celebrations, I think it’s okay to simply enjoy your favorite food with people you love 🙂 But as we are getting back to the daily grind, so is our eating schedule (which was literally all over the place) and I wanted something light + healthy....

Introducing the next big thing in desserts — Dessert Bowls! A cross between a de-constructed cake and a trifle, it’s a dessert soiree and a new way to enjoy your favorite sweets! Step aside, Buddha bowls. Goodbye, smoothie bowls. There’s a new bowl in town. Say hello to Dessert Bowls, every bit as beautiful and Instagram-able as the Instagram food trends of the past few years, but (in my humble, sweet-tooth-ruled opinion) so much tastier....

How long it takes: 25 minutes, plus 30 minutes to chill Equipment you’ll need: 2 mixing bowls and a pot Servings: about 6 as a generous side Puns aside, pickles make a fabulous addition to pasta salad, adding a punch of flavor and nice crunchy texture to contrast with the tender pasta and creamy dressing. Little cubes of cheddar makes this dill pickle pasta salad extra satisfying, while celery adds more crunch....

I use the Instant Pot to make this Andhra pappu. But you can definitely use a regular pressure cooker. Try this delicious dosakaya tomato pappu recipe and I am sure you will love it. About the Recipe Lentils and legumes are the main source of protein in India, especially for vegetarians. They are part of everyday meals. I make dal or some kind of lentil dish at least once a day if not twice....

Alright, exactly one week after my blueberry cake and my promise to not inundate you with blueberry recipes, I already have a new blueberry recipe for you: Blueberry sauce. I was honestly a little hesitant to share such a ridiculously simple recipe, but this is the perfect kind of recipe for summertime and I know that not everyone has made their own blueberry sauce before or knows how to, and so here we are, with two blueberry recipes in two weeks....

With just 6 ingredients that I bet you already have on hand, these homemade biscuits are so simple to make and I’ve included plenty of tips (and a video!) to make sure you end up with perfect biscuits every single time. Two reasons I’m super excited to share this homemade biscuit recipe with you today: One: because homemade biscuits are delicious (obviously) and they’re so easy to make. So many people buy the canned version without realizing that they already have all of the ingredients to make them from scratch in their pantry....

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese — From Scratch My easy mac and cheese recipe will have you questioning why you ever purchased the pre-made version in the past! It’s made with just a few basic ingredients–essentially just noodles, butter, milk, and cheese–and is so simple to make. And yes, there is NO flour or roux in this recipe! It’s easy peasy and oh so creamy…you’ll love it. Today’s recipe was inspired by the macaroni and cheese my mom made when I was a kid....