Gajar ka Halwa also known as Gajrela in Punjabi is one of my all-time favorite Indian desserts. Although I’m not a big fan of carrots, Gajar ka Halwa is just something else. It has a mild sweetness and the combination of flavors is simply mindblowing. My aunt in India makes the best Gajar ka Halwa, especially with those seasonal red carrots that you can easily find in New Delhi, but not as easily here in the United States....
You can’t beat having a delicious breakfast meal, and these scones sure do hit the spot! For more yummy breakfast items, try this french toast, these easy cinnamon rolls, or this delicious blueberry breakfast cake! Orange Scones with a Creamy Orange Glaze There are many different types of scones out there, and I am here for all of them! I have yet to find a scone that I didn’t like....
Greek Orzo Salad This easy Greek Orzo Salad is similar to my Greek Pasta Salad but with orzo and smaller diced veggies. I love orzo for pasta salads–its shape is great with diced veggies like cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Greek flavors like feta cheese and kalamata olives add the perfect zest. And for more healthy pasta salad recipes, don’t miss my Grilled Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad or Italian Pasta Salad....
It is getting HOT outside. And our AC has been running all day. Say hello to ginormous summer electric bills. I just noticed it is 78 degrees in our house which means the ac is probably going out. Hallelujah that we are moving into our new house next week! I am one of those people that keeps our ac at low temperatures and sleeps with the window open in the winter time....
Hey everyone! Kelly here again from Life Made Sweeter! Today I’m sharing another simple dish you can make on the grill. These Grilled Honey Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect easy dinner recipe when it’s too hot to turn on the oven. Foil packets are a favorite around here. They come together quickly and are very simple to customize. Plus everyone in your family will love that they each get their own individualized serving....
Grilling season is coming and I could not be more excited! Grilling can bring out the best in foods, try these favorites, Chicken, Asparagus, and Shrimp! Huli Huli Chicken Recipe This Huli Huli Chicken has been on my list of things to make for years now. I am kicking myself for not making it until now. We loved it so much we grilled it three nights in a row. Huli Huli originated in Hawaii and has quickly become a restaurant staple....
I am always on the lookout for salads that are not only filled with tasty, nutritious veggies but have a flavorful dressing to bring everything together. Corn, broccoli apple, and asiago Caesar are some of my other favorite salads sure to make lunchtime great! Easy Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe Delicious grilled shrimp salad that makes the perfect dinner during these warm summer months. I love how quick and easy this dish comes together and that it is so full of flavor....
Grilled Stone Fruit Salad with Honey Goat Cheese Dressing This summer salad uses some of my favorite fruits. A few of my other favorite easy summer fruit salads are Grilled Peach and Watermelon Burrata Salad, Berry Salad with Almond – Cranberry Crusted Goat Cheese, and Prosciutto Mozzarella and Fig Salad with Arugula. While I hate to think of summer as having an expiration date, the fact that it’s coming close to the end has me savoring every last moment....
Ground Turkey Taco Skillet This reminds me of one my most popular ground turkey recipes, the ground turkey skillet only topped with chips and cheese which is never a bad idea! It’s basically a deconstructed taco, perfect for weeknight dinner! If you want more dinner ideas for taco Tuesday try Slow Cooker Beef Tacos, Cod Fish Tacos or these low-carb, Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps. This recipe is adapted from Dash of Mandi’s new cookbook The Tex Mex Table....
Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas Don’t you love it when you whip up something with random leftover ingredients, and it turns out incredible? That’s exactly what happened here. This Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas was a huge hit with everyone in my house. For more of my favorite ground turkey recipes, try my Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, and Beans, Turkey Picadillo, and Ground Turkey Taco Skillet....
If you’ve never had a gyro you have to give them a try! Gyros consists of sliced meat served inside of a pita and they are full of the most amazing flavors. Seasoning meat is easy to do at home, and I love making my own seasonings! You’ll have to try this fajita seasoning, taco seasoning, and blackened seasoning next! Gyro Seasoning Homemade gyro seasoning is the perfect way to add a delicious Mediterranean flair to your cooking!...
Garlic knots are a super versatile side dish and a great way to switch things up from your classic dinner roll. Serve them with spaghetti, alfredo, or lasagna! They’re perfect for dipping in the sauce. Garlic Knots Recipe I’m a sucker for garlic knots. I can’t help but pile them onto my plate whenever they’re around! Something about their shape and tasty garlic coating makes them so irresistible. If you have a pasta night coming up, you need to make these homemade garlic knots!...
These are so yummy you can eat them plain or for extra pizzazz, pair these tender rolls with home made Apple Butter, Strawberry Jam or this Easy Honey Butter! Anyway you serve and eat them, they’re delicious! Amazing Parker House Rolls Parker House Rolls are so decadent and heavenly, you can serve them at a nice dinner or for just a special treat during the week. They will be the talk of the table....
Pizza is a favorite in our home. Sometimes making it a little different makes it more fun like these pizza stuffed crescent rolls or pizza on a stick. My kids love the fun ways of making pizza and seem to eat them even quicker! Stuffed Pizza Bites Pizza night just got a fun twist with these stuffed pizza bites. So simple to make but beware, they don’t last long! Everyone can make their own and they are ready in less than 30 minutes....
You can use cauliflower in so many different recipes! Cauliflower steaks, fritters, and breadsticks are just a few of my favorites! Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings With Honey Buffalo Sauce Recipe I have been loving cauliflower lately. It’s such a versatile vegetable! It takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with. Not to mention, it’s super low in carbs and full of vitamins for something you can feel great about eating!...
Honey Garlic Shrimp I love a good stir fry, and trying new ways to make Chinese restaurant–worthy meals in my own kitchen. A few favorites are lightened up General Tso Chicken, and Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry. This shrimp dish, made with orange juice and orange zest, scallions and red pepper flakes for some kick is a new favorite! This whole dish takes under 20 minutes to make. The recipe was adapted from Chrissy Teigen‘s Cookbook, Cravings Hungry For More (affiliate link)....
Some fruits you just have to have when they are in season and peaches are one of them. Freezing them makes sure that you have the ability to have the most amazing ones at the drop of a hat! Peaches can go in smoothies, cobblers, and crisps! These recipes will preserve that juicy flavor all year long! How to Freeze Fresh Peaches A perfectly ripe peach in season is one of the most delicious fruits out there!...
Caramelized onions are beyond delicious and can amp up the flavor of so many dishes! They help make the best appetizer in this caramelized onion and bacon dip! They’re also incredible in onion gravy, this French onion tart and, of course, French onion soup! Caramelizing Onions When you learn how to caramelize onions, you’ve learned how to make magic in the kitchen! Thinly sliced onions are sautéed in a pan over a long period of time, which releases the natural sugars in the onions....
Gochujang Salmon Rice Bowls I eat salmon every week, so I have tons of salmon recipes on repeat in my house. To switch things up I came up with these gochujang glazed salmon rice bowls that are so delicious I had to share. I love Korean cuisine and always keep gochujang in my refrigerator. It’s a popular Korean condiment, as popular as ketchup is to Americans. The flavor is sweet and spicy, which works perfect on salmon rice bowls (I also use it on my Korean Beef Bowls)....
I am such a sucker for quick breads. And because it is spring I love adding fresh lemon flavor to just about anything. I mean, I can eat lemon year round but it is especially popular in spring and summer so I take full advantage of it. Poppyseed breads are one of my favorites and I especially love when you add that extra almond flavor. My son asked me if I was baking cherries because our house filled with such a delicious aroma....
