Red Pepper Tomato and Orzo Soup There’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a 25 degree winter day! It has been freezing around here (literally) lately but I don’t mind because I’ve got a warm home and we’ve been eating soup probably 4 days a week. I’ve been wanting to make a roasted red pepper and tomato soup for a while and I’ve finally got around to trying it, and now that I’ve tasted this soup I’m wondering what took me so long!...

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas You know I love my easy dinner recipes, especially when they turn out to be something my whole family loves! This easy fajita recipe is definitely one to add to your recipe book. Even though these baked chicken fajitas aren’t seared in a flaming hot cast iron pan, they are still packed with flavor and will leave you craving more! I love that this makes a big batch, because we all love these oven fajitas!...

on Oct 20, 2021, Updated Nov 21, 2023 About Tahini Paste Tahini Paste (Tahina, Tahini Sauce) is a very popular Middle Eastern condiment made with just two ingredients: White Sesame Seeds and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Some people also add salt to their recipe, but I am not a fan. Tahini Sauce has a rich, nutty flavor and a creamy texture. Although Tahini Paste is easily available in the market these days, making your own tahini at home has many benefits....

You’ll Love This Pan Seared Chicken Recipe! Some diets require boneless, skinless chicken breasts, since they are low in fat and high in protein. I’m a big fan of dark meat chicken thighs, of course, but who says you need bone-in, skin-on chicken to get lots of flavor?? What you really need is a good sear on your chicken, lots of those delicious browned bits at the bottom of the pan… And some butter....

This post is brought to you by Smucker’s Fruit Spreads. Around here we never get tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My kids and I eat them all the time. They are just a childhood favorite that I never grew out of, I’m a PBJ lover for life. They are always delicious and lunch just doesn’t get any easier. Since it’s back-to-school season I thought I’d share some fun PBJ recipes so you can change things up for your kids’ school lunch....

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sara Lee® Bread. The opinions and text are all mine. Grilled Cheese April is National Grilled Cheese Month! What better way to celebrate than this hearty grilled cheese? It’s perfect for lunch or dinner. It really just makes that plain old cheddar grilled cheese sandwich seem ultra boring! Layered together over soft cracked wheat bread is steamed fresh spinach, fresh basil, creamy ricotta, rich provolone, salty parmesan, and those rich ultra flavorful sun dried tomatoes....

Helpful Tips for the Best Grilled Vegetables Grilling vegetables couldn’t be easier. There’s hardly anything to it but I recommend upgrading them with seasonings, fats or herbs like we’ve done here. The main idea is just knowing which vegetables work well for grilling, following the simple straightforward prep method, cooking the vegetables on a preheated grill, and following the cook times directed. Crisper vegetables will take longer to grill to a tender texture, while softer vegetables will obviously cook faster....

Easy Homemade Popsicles A healthier dessert people of all ages will love! And they are perfect for serving any time of day. These can be prepared in minutes, it just takes a little patience waiting for them to freeze but it’s easily worth the wait. After just one taste you’ll instantly notice they are so much better than any popsicle you can buy at the store. They taste so fresh and fruity, they are only sweetened with honey (no sugar), and if you want to brighten the color you can use natural food coloring....

on May 09, 2022, Updated Oct 23, 2023 Do try my other Rajasthani Recipes such as Guava Curry, Laal Maas, Gond ke Ladoo, and Ker Sangri. About Jaisalmeri Chana Jaisalmeri Chana is a traditional Rajasthani dish (from Jaisalmer city) where black chickpeas are cooked in yogurt-based gravy. It is basically kala chana kadhi with spices added to it. This curry is easy to make using simple ingredients. It is high in protein and comes together in under 10 minutes if the chana is already cooked....

on Feb 09, 2023, Updated Oct 03, 2023 You will love a few more Kerala recipes: Kerala Prawn Curry, Kerala Style Instant Mango Pickle, Kerala Parotta, Kerala Egg Curry, and Moru Curry. When we were based in Bangalore, we often traveled to Kerala for vacations. It was a comfortable drive from Bangalore, and there were many nice resorts and activities to indulge in. On one of the trips, we ate this Kerala-style chicken stew with appams for lunch, and I just loved the curry....

on May 14, 2024 You may like some more chutney recipes: Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney, Guava Chutney, Onion Tomato Chutney, and Amla Chutney. We have a nice group of girl friends here in Pune. Once in a while, we all get together for a potluck brunch. Last month, the brunch theme was Chaat, and a friend made this kokum chutney to drizzle over her dahi vada. It was a good change from the regular tamarind chutney....

on Jul 25, 2022, Updated Jun 21, 2023 Here are some more Indian condiments that you may like: Green Chutney, Aam Chunda, Kerala Style Instant Mango Pickle, Dahi Chutney, and Green Chilli Pickle. About Laccha Onion Laccha Onion (Laccha Pyaaz) is an easy and quick condiment served with North Indian meals. It consists of crunchy onion rings mixed with green chilies, lime juice, and spices. Also known as onion laccha salad or masala pyaaz, it is popularly served in most North Indian restaurants with other condiments such as pickle and chutney....

Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders Easy recipes like this are just the best go-to. These chicken strips can be ready in 15 minutes! You can still have a great-tasting dish that all ages will love, with only a handful of everyday ingredients and a quick prep. These lemon chicken tenders would pair super well with rice or a light pasta dish. Just load up the garlic, be sure to only use tablespoons of fresh lemon zest juice and parsley, and don’t go skimpy on the butter (it makes up most of the sauce and flavor)....

on Nov 26, 2020 As the season of festival going on, you can try some more Mithai recipes such as – Sandesh, Kalakand, Mango Burfi, Bread Malai Roll, Gulab Jamun, Homemade Balushahi, Rajasthani Mawa Kachori. About This Recipe Indian festivals are all about sweets! Well, if you are an Indian or if you ever visit an Indian house during festivals, you will always get to taste an array of Indian Mithai, specially decorated to serve to the guests....

on Oct 22, 2024 If you like flavored milk, then try these too – Saffron Milk, Carrot Milk, and Badam Milk. Masala Doodh is one of the very few milk-based drinks that I enjoy. It has all my favorite Indian flavors – Nuts, saffron, cardamom, and sugar. In winter, I like to have a cup of this drink after breakfast. Mohit and I sit on our porch, which overlooks the garden....

Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make this Microwave Peanut Brittle. Not only that but it has the perfect texture and it tastes delicious! No one will even know you made it in the microwave. It will make a perfect last-minute gift for that friend or neighbor on your list, or for yourself of course! If you like your peanut brittle to have more of the meltaway effect, I like to spread it as little as possible so it’s light and crisp....

on Sep 11, 2022, Updated Oct 29, 2023 Here are some more Hyderabadi recipes that you may like: Spot Idli, Baingan Ka Khatta, Bhindi Ka Salan, and Bagara Rice. You Might Also Like Various vegetables can be added to this creamy, spicy, and tangy curry. Bhindi ka Salan, Baigan Ka Salan, and Tomato Salan are the most popular ones; however, Mirchi Ka Salan is the most popular. Mirchi Ka Salan is a delicious curry with fried green chilies added to a creamy, nutty, spicy peanut coconut gravy....

These muffins are quite possibly the best thing I’ve ever eaten! I love sitting down with a warm Monkey Bread Muffin when I need a moment to pause life. You’ll want to take in everything this muffin has to offer as you pull apart one of its delicate, tender, fluffy, buttery, crystallized sugar-and-cinnamon-coated pieces and gently bite into it. While luxurious, Monkey Bread Muffins are also super kid-friendly. Kids LOVE pulling each little bite from the muffin and popping them into their mouths!...

I love an indulgent breakfast, usually on the weekends or holidays but I would take these any day of the year. These are perfect to make for that special someone for Valentine’s Day, or to serve at a party brunch. Nutella Stuffed French Toast with Macerated Strawberries Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love the irresistible flavor combinations of Nutella and Strawberries? It is like a creamier version of chocolate-covered strawberries and hazelnuts’ nutty flavor....

Recipe for One Extra Large Christmas Cookie If you’re like me come Christmas eve you don’t have much time to make a full batch of cookies – so this is going to be our new go-to tradition. One big cookie just for Santa that only took minutes to prep! It’s got perfectly crisp edges, a soft and chewy center and it has chocolate in every bite. Oh and those sprinkles add the perfect special touch (though they are optional....