About this Recipe Easy: This cauliflower and potato bake is super easy and makes a great side dish. You simply cook the potatoes and cauliflower in boiling water to soften them, divide them into individual baking dishes, sprinkle cheese on top, pour a little milk over each, and top with a dab of butter. Bake them until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and browned a bit. Flexible: If you don’t have cute individual dishes, don’t worry!...

It’s perfect for breakfast or any meal of the day. Okay, can we just take a moment and give thanks as all our dreams of having chocolate for breakfast are coming true! I just cannot stop raving about this Chocolate Goddess Smoothie Bowl that we tried a couple of weeks back and I’m seriously making them almost every other day for breakfast or a quick snack. It makes for such a healthy breakfast that’s packed with the goodness of THRIVE Mix (I’m going to share more details below), turmeric, matcha powder, berries, banana and of course chocolate....

A Real Show-Stopper of a Pie Ok, coconut-haters, you might want to sit this one out. I know you’re out there (because I’m married to one of you), you who won’t deign to so much as touch anything with coconut. I’ve heard your protests with my Coconut Cookies and Coconut Macaroons, but I couldn’t help myself. I’m going to have to ask you to come back Friday (maybe check out my coconut-free Chocolate Pie or Key Lime Pie in the meantime?...

This post is sponsored by Flatout Flatbread. All opinions are my own. If I land in Starbucks wanting breakfast, I get the biggest blonde roast they can offer me (black) and a spinach feta wrap. I’d say I’m overdue to remake this sucker at home, right? Everyone is crazy (one way or another) over my copycat Panera macaroni and cheese or Panera’s squash soup. Time for Starbucks to get a little love....

Creamy Pumpkin Soup in the Crock Pot ‘Tis the season, and farmer’s markets and grocery stores are overflowing with pumpkins! On the menu lately is this easy crockpot pumpkin soup. This soup is rich, creamy, and filled with flavor. There are so many ways that you can customize this recipe, so you can enjoy warm pumpkin soup served fresh from the crockpot all season long! How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, at least 4 hours slow cooking Equipment you’ll need: slow cooker, immersion blender Servings: 8...

Call it Indian yogurt sauce or Indian yogurt dip (I can never make up my mind!), raita (or raitha as it is also spelled) is a condiment usually served with Indian dishes, most commonly alongside biryani, pulao (hello, vegetable pulao!), roti, or naan (I love it with these spicy bullet naans!)—or really, with any Indian meal. Learn more about raita in the section below. Although this raita recipe—with cucumber and cooling yogurt—gives summer vibes, I suggest you keep this recipe handy for making all year long!...

Theme: Cookies Dish: Custard Cookies For Day 2 of marathon, I have these super simple to make Custard cookies. These are basically cookies flavored with custard powder and hence the name, custard cookies. Not sure what made me look for custard cookies, but I googled for them and found this recipe on BBC Good food site. I recently bought some caster sugar (super fine sugar) and used it in this recipe....

Last month I dropped in an email asking for guest post. She replied back right away with a yes and also with a list of recipes. From that lot I selected this traditional recipe from Karnataka – Devanagare Benne Dosa. She not only gave the recipe of the main course also she sent me the recipe for the two sides also. That’s why it is 3 in 1 recipe. Thanks a ton Aruna....

Dosakaya has a slightly lemony, tangy flavor that is emphasized with the addition of other ingredients. A simple 10 minute chutney recipe that is a perfect side dish to any South Indian meal. About the Recipe A typical Andhra meal usually includes a spicy chutney or pickle. It can be a quick recipe like this cherry tomato pachadi or this vankaya tomato pachadi. Then there are pickles with seasonal veggies like this tomato nilava pachadi or this teepi avakaya....

These Dracula Freakshake were an instant hit in our recent Family Movie Night and I had to share this easy-peasy family favorite recipe with you ASAP !!! We have been anxiously waiting for Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation movie that’s coming to the theater on July 13th and hosted a surprise Movie Night at our place for all our nieces + nephews + friend’s kids. And we couldn’t relax till we pre-booked our tickets for the movie and you can do that too by using the Fandango Promo Offer (details below)....

Easy & Healthy Atta Ladoo Recipe: Indulge in the goodness of a nutritious treat with our easy ladoo recipe, which has been passed along many generations at our home. Another India’s FAV Winter’s Special Recipe, made with wholesome ingredients, these ladoos offer a perfect blend of health and flavor. Let’s embark on a journey to create these delightful, guilt-free sweets that are not only easy to make but also rich in essential nutrients....

Easy Chicken Curry : At my house, chicken curry is always the solution to dinner or meal queries. Simple flavors and quickly ready, this recipe is definitely a favorite from many generations. It pairs amazingly with rice/ roti/ quinoa/ dinner rolls or even a huge bowl of simple salad. It’s something we can eat almost every day and it makes for great meal prep too. Ingredients for Easy Chicken Curry: The ingredients are pretty basic and found in most households, like: Chicken – can use with bone, boneless or any part of the chicken like thighs, breast, drumsticks, etc....

An Effortless Summer Dinner Looking for a way to use up garden veggies? I have the tastiest solution for you! This recipe is super easy and perfect for using up fresh produce (especially cherry tomatoes!). It comes together quickly on the stove and is ideal for hot summer nights when you’re craving pasta but don’t want to feel weighed down after eating. You’ll love how the cherry tomato sauce has a light texture and bright flavor....

Bake of the Day: Celebration Cakes – Eggless Dulche de Leche Cake After yesterday’s giant chocolate chip cookie, I made this Dulche de leche cake for my son’s birthday that weekend. My husband travels on business to Argentina frequently and gets this amazing local dulche de leche from there which I use in all kinds of different desserts, like this creme caramel and this yummy cake. You can make your own dulche de leche at home or you can buy the canned variety or you can use just regular condensed milk (it will taste different but it will still be good)....

No flour? No problem. Some of you have written and told me that you’re still having trouble finding flour in the grocery stores, so I thought I’d give you an alternative to making my flourless peanut butter cookies on repeat. Today’s recipe is thinner but fudgier than my favorite brownie recipe. It’s richly chocolaty with crackly tops and a melt-in-your-mouth crumb. They’re perfect for making in a pinch (or for a gluten free friend)....

How long it takes: 5 minutes to make, at least 3 hours to freeze Equipment you’ll need: popsicle molds, freezer, mixing bowl Servings: 4, depending on the size of your molds I bought a set of ice pop molds and I’m not going to lie, I wanted to scream every time I tried to get a popsicle out, but now I think I finally have the hang of it. The trick is running them very briefly under hot water....

Growing up, similar savoury pancakes were a staple in my household, and they hold a special place in my heart. In Indian cuisine, there is a wide variety of batter-based pancakes, mostly savoury. I have fond memories of waking up to the aroma of and the sound of a sizzling pan. Pair them with chutneys like mint coriander chutney, onion-tomato chutney or Kaara red chutney. It will add a flavorful kick to every bite....

Easy Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe As many of you know, my kids both have severe food allergies. Finding ice cream that’s safe for them to eat is a challenge, but we make the best of it. Case in point: homemade chocolate ice cream! This no-churn ice cream recipe is an easy frozen dessert. How long it takes: 15 minutes to prep, 6 hours to freeze Equipment you’ll need: electric mixer, large mixing bowl, loaf tin Servings: 10 There is no missing out on anything with this rich creamy homemade ice cream....

This pumpkin pie recipe is a cinch to whip up. Start with your favorite pie crust or a refrigerated crust, and then it’s just a matter of whisking together the filling ingredients. No special equipment needed, not even a mixer! How long it takes: 10 minutes of prep time, plus an hour of baking; allow 2 hours to cool the pie before serving Equipment you’ll need: Pie plate, whisk, mixing bowl Servings: 8...

Okay — I hope you like roasting vegetables as much as I do, because yeah….I’m probably going to write a post about every single vegetable under the sun. Probably fruit too. I should just leave my oven on 425 degrees 24/7 and just keep a steady stream of vegetables roasting. PS: I’ve been loving roasting acorn squash lately too – do you know how to cook acorn squash? Now, I realize beets are sort of in the same camp with Brussels sprouts — people either love ’em or hate ’em....