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If you’ve been following my blog, then you might be aware of my love for Mexican Cuisine!!! And here’s another mouth-watering drink recipe to add to my Mexican collection – Michelada Recipe – Easy to Make Refreshing Mexican Drink. It’s a perfect combination to beat the heat any day or just your casual Friday night quick drinks with friends/family. And if you are someone, who doesn’t like too much time prepping or making things, then this recipe is just what you need !...

State: Mizoram Dish: Chhum Han (Steamed Mixed Vegetables) We are onto the 5th North eastern state that is one of the Seven sister states of the North Eastern India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya being the other four that I explored already). Mizoram, literally means ’land of hill people’. It is a land of rolling hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. Majority of Mizoram’s population consists of several ethnic tribes who are either culturally or linguistically linked....

My eleven year old sister recently went to the doctor for her yearly check up and left with a prescription for Nutella. Seriously. Andi’s tiny, so tiny some days you think she’s years younger than 11 and you wonder if she might blow away in the breeze, but my siblings and I have all gone through our preteen years scrawny and borderline skeletal. I used to get picked on by my neighbors for being so small, and I hated it....

Spiced chicken, sweet baby bok choy, and mandarin oranges are braised in a super flavorful sauce, with ginger, garlic, shallot, soy sauce and Sriracha. You’ll love this delightful one pan chicken entrée. It’s elegant but easy to make. How long it takes: 42 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large oven-safe skillet Servings: 4 Food bloggers spend a lot of time looking at recipes. It’s one of my favorite pastimes. My cookbook library is bursting at the seams and I subscribe to a variety of food magazines as well....

I’ve been making these like a crazy lady. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep, 35 minutes in the oven Equipment you’ll need: bowl, large sheet pan, spatula, oven Servings: 6 I’m talking once a week! And I’m not just talking about November and Thanksgiving. Summer, winter, spring, or fall, doesn’t matter, I’ll be eating these sweet potatoes. Roasted sweet potatoes make a great side dish that goes with pretty much any meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner....

Bright green asparagus spears, so tasty steamed or roasted, are wonderful pickled, as well. Tangy and slightly spicy, pickled asparagus will give you a new appreciation for this springtime favorite. How long it takes: 10 minutes to prep; refrigerate for one week Equipment you’ll need: saucepan, large jar with cover Servings: 6 I think the asparagus spears look so beautiful in the jar, don’t you? Looks aside, I wish I could adequately describe the taste for you....

How long it takes: 50 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large skillet with a lid Servings: 4 If this describes your experience with pork chops, look no further. You’re going to love this recipe: perfectly cooked pork chops smothered with balsamic caramelized onions. I think you’ll agree that caramelized onions improve almost anything. The amazing alchemy that changes pungent raw onions into a sweet jammy treat is almost magical but don’t worry, you don’t need to be a magician to pull off this trick....

Welcome to the 20th day of baking mania. I am glad to share yet another savory recipe in this marathon. A well-balanced diet and exercise is the key to healthy living. Why This Roasted Bell Peppers and Butternut Squash Soup? I love soups because it is easy to incorporate all the veggies into them. A warm bowl of this butternut squash and bell peppers soup not only comforts you but also provides adequate vitamins and minerals....

First things first: this recipe is not just for vegetarians. Or vegans. I’m neither, and I’m completely head-over-heels for these tacos. How long it takes: less than an hour Equipment you’ll need: a couple of sheet pans, saucepan, mixing bowl Servings: 8 (makes 16 tacos) Also, there is nothing that is parading as meat in this recipe. It’s just not necessary here, when the ingredients shine on their own. With spicy roasted carrots and mushrooms, filling quinoa and black beans, who even needs meat or a meat substitute with all that goodness happening?...

Now, if you’re thinking, “Cauliflower? Really?” stick with me. This isn’t your bland, sad veggie moment. This is a creamy, dreamy soup that’s perfect for cozy nights, lazy lunches, or impressing guests who think they’ve tasted it all. Why Roasted Cauliflower? Cauliflower is like that friend who seems quiet at first but really knows how to throw a party. Roasting it brings out all its nutty, rich flavors—plus, it makes your kitchen smell amazing....

Ben and I recently binge watched Stranger Things (1 and 2). It’s hard to find a show that we can enjoy together — he’s a History Channel type guy and I’m a Bravo kind of girl. However, we both have been LOVING Stranger Things. How long it takes: 25 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large rimmed baking sheet (sheet pan) Servings: 4 We don’t have a TV in our bedroom so we lie in bed watching it on the iPad....

Rocky Road Peanut Clusters, AKA The Easiest Candy (Make it in Your Crockpot)! I’ve shared a lot of candy recipes on the blog, some easy and some more complicated ones that require candy thermometers and boatloads of patience. But even the easiest candy recipes I’ve shared (looking at you, easy fudge) aren’t as simple as this crockpot candy. You’ve probably tried, or at least heard of, “peanut clusters” before. They’re chocolate coated mounds of roasted peanuts, and they’re pretty addictive....

You won’t find an easier little cocktail to make than this rosé spritzer! Just a splash of wine and a splash of club soda poured over ice is all it takes. Garnished with a fresh strawberry, it’s a pretty and refreshing summer libation, and low calorie, too. How long it takes: just a few minutes Equipment you’ll need: a glass Servings: 1 (easy to make more, though!) Hard seltzers are super popular right now and you’ll find about a hundred choices on the shelves at your market....

Rotimatic Flour Tortillas Veggie Tacos Taco is a favorite Mexican dish prepared with flour or corn tortillas which are then filled with delicious meat or veggie based fillings. Taco trucks are quite popular here in the US. We all love tacos especially the kiddo. He likes to carry tacos for lunch also. Yes, tacos are very filling and are perfect for the lunch box. Taco is a versatile dish, and you make it with a variety of fillings....

I don’t know what bit me this year. I think something got into me. I signed up Blogathon, Blogging Marathon (both Jan and Feb), Good reads book challenge, Half Marathon Challenge and this Indian Cooking Challenge. Crazy right. Lets see how long this goes. Basically you will be given with the recipe and its source and you need to try and post it on 15th of the month. So obviously this is not my recipe and the recipe source is here....

Week 3: Gujarati Cuisine Day 19: S for Sambhariya Shaak After seeing lot of Gujarati Sambhariya dishes online, I’m assuming it means a stuffed dish – correct me if I’m wrong, my gujji friends. So in today’s dish, mixed vegetables like tindora (ivy gourd), eggplant, baby potatoes are stuffed and cooked with a yummy coconut stuffing. But the veggies can be easily customized to one’s likes and preferences. Pressure cooking makes making this dish a breeze to make – 2 whistles you have perfectly cooked vegetables....

These fun, beachy sand dollar cookies are a cross between a snickerdoodle and a sugar cookie. They’re crisp with lightly cinnamon/sugared exteriors (meant to mimic sand) and almond slivers arranged to mimic the star in the center of real sand dollars. While assembling them one by one can be a bit time consuming, the cookies themselves and the process are actually quite simple. This is a great recipe for those of you who, like myself, maybe aren’t so handy with royal icing or just aren’t great cookie decorators but still want to be able to make a cute cookie!...

How long it takes: one hour, but most of that time is hands off Equipment you’ll need: large saucepan, potato masher or small jar, baking sheet Servings: 4 Ingredients you’ll need Potatoes: Baby potatoes that are one to two inches in diameter Butter: Both unsalted and salted will work for this recipe. Garlic: We recommend fresh garlic for this recipe! Parsley: Again, fresh is best here because it gives a pop of freshness to an otherwise rich recipe....

Sourdough Discard Biscuits Inspired by my mega-popular classic biscuit recipe, these sourdough biscuits are some of the most flavorful, tender, buttery biscuits I’ve ever had in my life! They come together quickly with either sourdough discard (or active starter, if you prefer) and taste utterly amazing. Just look at those tall, flaky layers! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Quick to make–ready in less than 30 minutes! No pastry cutter needed! Instead, we’ll use a grater to grate frozen butter....

I add chopped cherries and walnuts to this chocolate sourdough bread for some sweetness and nuttiness. This is great to eat as is or to make chocolate bread pudding. About the Recipe I have had my sourdough starter since 2011. I have used to make some amazing bakes over the years. Like this ancient grains sourdough bread or this chocolate sourdough bread. In my early days with with the starter, I was hesitant to try a no yeast sourdough bread recipe....