“More broccoli please!” How long it takes: 5 minutes to prep, 20 minutes in the oven Equipment you’ll need: sharp knife, sheet pan, oven Servings: 4 Is this something you want to hear your kid say? Our daughter did not want to stop eating this broccoli. Can you believe that? I’m telling you, this is the only way we’ll ever eat broccoli from here on out. This is Ben’s absolute favorite way to eat broccoli....

This Saffron – Rose Chai Tea Recipe is my perfect recipe to start a calming day and especially love to share with loved ones. It’s a mildly fragrant and soothing tea with just the right notes/mix of spices that absolutely refreshes you in every sip. Ingredient for Saffron – Rose Chai Tea Recipe Chai-Tea Mix Ingredient: (Can be mixed and stored for months) 1 Cup Loose Black Tea* – see notes below 1 Tsp Crushed Saffron 7-8 Dried Rose Petals – store-bought or homemade 1/2 Tsp Dry Ginger Powder 1/2 Tsp Green Cardamom Powder 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon Powder 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg Powder 1/8 Tsp Cloves Powder Dash of Pepper Powder...

Gourmet Rice Krispie Treats These salted caramel rice krispie treats are the gourmet version of your favorite childhood snack. They are thick with caramel, crunchy, chewy, and SO easy to make too. I like to top mine off with a chocolate drizzle (you know I can’t resist caramel and chocolate!), and I’ve lightly salted them too, because what’s caramel without a little salt?! Today’s recipe starts with a quick and simple caramel sauce, but please don’t let that intimidate you....

Butterscotch Bliss in Every Bite Have you ever made scotcharoos before? They’re a fun cross between rice krispie treats and peanut butter bars, and boy are they good. Once set, they have a candy-like chewiness and sweetness to them without being over the top. I add a pretty (and easy!) butterscotch swirl throughout the chocolate top of mine, because easy desserts can be beautiful too 🙂 I originally shared this recipe a few years ago, and today I’m just slightly modifying it with some coconut oil to make the topping extra smooth and glossy....

The BEST Shepherd’s Pie Recipe My ultra-cozy shepherd’s pie recipe is so hearty and satisfying, you will be hard pressed to not go back for seconds. Flavorful lamb or beef, crisp-tender veggies, and a silky homemade gravy all topped with fluffy mashed potatoes…this is true comfort food! Much like my salisbury steak, this 100% from-scratch recipe tastes SO much better (and is better for you) than one made with store-bought soup or gravy mix....

Slow cooker pulled pork. One of my favorite go-to meals when I want something in the slow cooker that is going to taste great and be ready at the end of a busy day. How long it takes: 8 hours Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker, skillet, saucepan Servings: 12 Having a crowd over? Slow cooker pulled pork is the perfect entrée to serve. It’s so easy and convenient, with no last minute preparation....

A New Favorite Coffee Cake A variation of my long-standing five-star coffee cake, this sour cream coffee cake uses a key ingredient (sour cream, obviously) for a moist, tender crumb and great depth of flavor. It’s sweetened with a cinnamon sugar ripple and a decadent (but easy) streusel topping. The vanilla glaze on top is optional, but you already know how I feel about a little extra sugar 😉 Why You Should Try This Recipe The easy streusel topping is made WITHOUT a pastry cutter....

These Stuffed Egg Quesadilla are perfect for breakfast, brunch or any meal. Stuffed Egg Quesadilla – Crispy on the Outside with a Melty Stuffing Inside It’s ‘Friday’….YaYYYY – Everything looks so nice and lighter today. Just the feel of the weekend approaching makes me want to do a happy dance and I’m sure a lot of you are already thinking about weekend plans. With the weather being in-between 70’s-80’s (Fahrenheit), it’s perfect for a beach or a swim apart from the other weekend activities like camps/hikes/meet-ups and shopping (How can I forget shopping …....

Football season is coming up and I hope you all are getting ready for the game parties at home or outside with tons of food/drinks and loved ones. I love such parties as it’s a perfect excuse to fire up the grill or oven in some cases and get on with those mouthwatering snacks. And I cannot imagine Game Day parties without my Stuffed Sweet Spicy Peppers which is a major Party Pleaser!...

From what I read, rice porridge/ pudding is an important dish in Sweden for many many years. It is served all through the year but it is always included as part of Christmas buffet. It is served dusted with cinnamon and an almond is hidden in the pudding. Whoever gets the almond gets to do a task and in the olden days, if a single man or woman found the almond, then it was a sign that the coming year would bring true love....

How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet Servings: 4 Is your mouth watering yet? This is a really flavorful entrée that’s easy to make and you’ll use just one pan, so clean-up is a piece of cake. If you’re not a fan of lettuce wraps, sweet and sour shrimp is equally as great served on steamed white rice. Make Instant Pot jasmine rice while you prep the rest of the meal; it’s ready to eat in just 25 minutes....

After a vegan appetizer – sweet potato chaat and a vegan main course – all-purpose sweet potato Tex-Mex, I am back with a vegan dessert with sweet potatoes, and it’s a simple kheer. For all these recipes, we need to steam the sweet potatoes first. Once the steamed potatoes are ready, you can prepare all these in less than 30 minutes. Yes, these recipes are as simple as that. I have a few vegan kheer recipes on my blog, like the mixed nuts kheer, carrot kheer, jackfruit kheer, and adding this sweet potato kheer to this lot....

“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go – Rumi” And that’s exactly what we are talking about today, ways to balance our work, family and personal life together – ‘My Yes Moment’! As women, we have this internal instinct of taking care of everyone around us, be it our spouse, kids, parents, friends or colleagues and in all this, many times, we lose track of our own-self....

I make this veg pulav in the Instant Pot which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve with a dal or raita and you have a tasty meal in no time. About the recipe Being a South Indian, rice is my go-to for quick meals. Instant pot has literally changed by life lately because it makes cooking one pot meals a breeze. Coconut is widely used in many South Indian recipes like in this coconut noodles recipe....

I am back with another soup recipe, and this time it’s the simple vegan broccoli almond soup with a hint of carrots and cilantro. I did not use oil, butter, cream, or other milk. If you are following a low-carb diet, this soup is perfect. My broccoli almond soup is slightly thicker, and I don’t puree it creamy so that it has some texture. If you still need to check out my other two soups – pumpkin soup and veg taco soup– please check them out....

What is chocolate fudge? Chocolate fudge is a decadent and indulgent confection made from a rich combination of ingredients such as chocolate, condensed coconut milk, butter, and sugar. It has a dense and velvety texture, with a creamy and smooth consistency. The flavor profile is intense, with a deep, rich chocolate taste that is both sweet and slightly bitter. A traditional chocolate fudge can be customized with different add-ins such as nuts, vegan marshmallows, or even flavored extracts, and can be topped with sprinkles, sea salt, or chocolate drizzles to add extra flair....

Theme: Go Nuts Dish: Vegan Coconut Condensed Milk After a brief hiatus, I’m back to blogging with my buddies for this month’s marathon. It has been quite a busy summer both for the blog and for me. If you haven’t noticed yet, I moved over to a new blogging platform, Cucumbertown. Past couple of months were spent in reformatting the old recipes and getting ready for the new look. Kid’s summer vacation, family visit and a vacation were also reasons for my no-show....

Aebleskiver/ ebleskiver literally means ‘apple slices’ in Danish. But it is not a requirement to have apples in the pancakes. These are very popular in Denmark during Christmas time and are traditionally served as dessert. The Danish pancake balls are made in a special Aebleskiver pan. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy and airy in the inside. And they taste like a mix of donuts and pancakes. Batter used to make these vegan aebliskivers is almost like pancake batter....

What is Ela Ada? Ela Ada (in Malayalam: Rice dumplings) is a traditional delicacy in Kerala – a region in the south of India. They are rice pockets stuffed with a filling of cooked jaggery and grated coconut. These rice pockets are steamed in banana leaves and served as the perfect dessert during festivities. The traditional recipe requires the use of jaggery. When I filmed the reel for my Instagram, I used molasses and brown sugar instead....