I received Sugar from Imperial Sugar. All opinions in the post are entirely mine. It’s #Choctoberfest week and I am thinking, eating and talking chocolate. Being a chocolate loving family, I have some very happy campers at home. My first recipe for the event is this quick and easy fudge brownie. This recipe is my sponsored for our generous sponsor, Imperial Sugar. They sent me an entire case of granulated sugar, which means I am set for halloween and holiday baking....

Theme: Salads Dish: Quinoa Salad with Pistachio and Dates The list of ingredients seem long but most of them are readily available in a well stocked kitchen. Sumac powder is sprinkled on top of the salad to give slight lemony taste to the dish. You can find sumac in Middle Eastern stores or simply substitute with a bit of lemon juice.

Ross omelette is a favorite with Goan locals as a nighttime fuel after their dancing sessions. But this is a hearty protein rich dish that is great to make at any time of the day. About the recipe I love recreating popular street food right at home. This gives me a chance to convert traditionally meat based recipes into vegetarian ones. Some of my favorite this chilli parotta from Kerala and this bhel puri with Mumbai....

At first glance, you’d probably agree that these cookies don’t look particularly basic, even without catching a peek at the inside. They’re thicker and bigger than your average cookie, made with two types of chocolate chips and infused with peanut butter. Not your average chocolate chip cookies (or peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!), for sure. But once you take that first bite… that’s when the party starts. These soft but sturdy cookies are loaded with big fat Reese’s cups, and once you try one of these, you’ll never look at a regular cookie the same way again....

Warm creamy bean dip is the sort of thing that people can’t seem to get enough of. It’s the perfect match for crisp tortilla chips. Refried bean dip is party food! How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 35 minutes to bake Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, electric mixer, shallow baking dish Servings: 12 (makes about 6 cups of dip) My kitchen has a big island that everyone congregates around and there’s a good open flow between the kitchen, dining room, and living room....

Get the detailed recipe either by clicking the image or the recipe name. :-) This time along with the recipe round up here, I created a buzz feed listicle too. Please find the listicle here. Thank you again for all your support. From Anns Little Corner: From Sharmila of Happie Friends: From Sushma Pinjala: From Srivalli (Cooking4allseasons and Spicingyourlife): From luvgoodfood: From Gayathri: Last but the least, my very own entries

How long it takes: about 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet Servings: 8 Add sautéed onions to steak or pork chops and you’ve instantly given it an upgrade—and you only needed one ingredient to do it! (Not counting the oil, salt and pepper since you have those already.) This recipe can be used with any type of onion and it can be customized in a lot of different ways....

About This Recipe Perhaps not the prettiest food in the world, parsnips are one of my favorite things. They’re the perfect unexpected ingredient in soups and pasta, and they also shine on their own. My mom once made parsnip cupcakes and they were AMAZING. How long it takes: 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet with lid Servings: 6 Or maybe I’ll make brown sugar glazed carrots or cheesy Brussels sprouts au gratin....

Spiced roasted nuts are one of my go-to appetizers. They taste great with cocktails or beer. It seems like everyone at a party loves a handful or two of nuts; they’re portable and you don’t need a napkin or silverware. Smoky roasted almonds would be great for New Year’s Eve or football games. They really make a nice addition to your cheese or charcuterie board. A jar of these smoky roasted almonds would make a great gift for that special someone....

The BEST Snickerdoodle Recipe Christmas cookie season was always serious business when I was growing up (a tradition I’m happy to carry on in my own home). Every year, my mom would mass-produce the classics: Snickerdoodles, oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies and (of course) sugar cookies. My mom is a fantastic baker and we devoured her cookies, but I always had a bone to pick with her snickerdoodle recipe. It would start off decent enough, but as soon as the cookies cooled they quickly became dry and crumbly....

How long it takes: just over an hour Equipment you’ll need: mixing bowl, large skillet, measuring utensils Servings: 6 IKEA meatballs, amped up! Many of us are familiar with the Swedish meatballs popularized by IKEA stores. Naturally, I had to try to replicate their famous meatballs. I think you’ll agree that these homemade Swedish meatballs far outshine purchased meatballs. There are no mystery ingredients and you can be assured that every bite is wholesome and healthy, not to mention lip-smacking delicious....

Was the pregnancy planned? Yes Was I married at the time? Yes. :-) :-) Reactions? Mixed feelings. Happiness/surprise/overwhelmed. Abortion an option? No. My age then? Twenty Four How did I find out? Pregnancy Kit at home Who did I tell first? Of course my hubby Due dates? Only one. Feb 5th. But the kiddo was born one week before. Morning sickness? Tell me about it. I had migraine issues and had worst first trimester....

How long it takes: less than 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: oven-proof skillet Servings: 4 This teriyaki salmon uses a homemade teriyaki sauce made with simple ingredients, most of which you probably have in your pantry right now. Making the homemade sauce adds just 5 minutes to the recipe and the results are worth it: a sauce that’s sticky, tangy, sweet, and savory, with a little bit of warmth from fresh ginger....

Tropical Acai Berry Bowl: Take your smoothie love to next level with these super easy and extremely delicious smoothie bowls that are packed with tropical flavors in every bite. There’s nothing better than waking up to a delicious breakfast with loved ones and this Tropical Acai Berry Bowl has been winning our hearts and soul these days. It not only looks gorgeous but absolutely extremely easy to make …. literally takes 6 minutes to make 2 bowls....

Bake of the Day: Turkish Pizza - Pide After all the breads and loaves posts, today I have a recipe for a slightly different pizza. It’s pizza from Turkey called Pide. It is a soft and chewy bread that is made with yogurt and traditionally shaped with a slight hollow that can accommodate any number of fillings. Pide is essentially a boat shaped bread that is used as a pizza base and can be filled with grilled veggies, cheese, eggs....

This easy to make eggplant curry recipe is flavorful and protein-rich. Adding the chana dal makes the recipe both filling and delicious. Perfect dish to serve with either rice or roti. About the Recipe Simple home cooking is a big part of Andhra cuisine. There are quite a few traditional dishes that I enjoy cooking from time to time. Like this gongura pappu or this yummy keera doskaya pachadi. Here I have a simple curry, Iguru....

One-Pot Meals: I love quick and healthy one-pot meals loaded with lentils and vegetables. I like to pack them for my lunch and also to parties and potlucks sometimes. Be it kadamba sambar saadam or the bisibelebath or vaangi baath, I love them all. This kootanchoru is one such one-pot meal that I often make these days. Kootanchoru is a Tirunelveli( Popular City in the South Indian State of TamilNadu) specialty, and it is nothing but mixed vegetables and lentils and rice cooked with fresh ground coconut masala....

The recipe is super simple and comes together in 10 minutes. So get ready to savor the goodness of this egg-citing creation. Let’s dive into the recipe and whip up a sandwich that’s as satisfying as a regular egg salad sandwich (minus the eggs). Egg Salad Sandwich: A little history The egg salad sandwich has a history that dates back to the late 19th century when sandwiches were gaining popularity....

Diwali / Deepavali – the festival of lights is right around the corner, and yesterday, I shared a kheer recipe that pairs well in the festive thali. Like Janmashtami, we make a lot of savory snacks and sweets for Diwali. I love sharing these sweets and snacks with friends and family, and also I get my fair share of goodies from our friends too. I always make sure I make atleast one sweet and one savory dish for Diwali....

This hearty chili is packed with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, along with black beans and quinoa for protein, and is pleasantly spicy but not fire-alarm hot. Even my meat-loving hubby loves this one! How long it takes: 40 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large pan, stove Servings: 8 I think you’ll agree that this quinoa chili will satisfy both the vegetarians and meat-lovers in your family. It’s substantial and nourishing and you can feel good about serving it because it’s so healthy....