Growing up in a Punjabi household, my mom introduced us to various foods all over India. Besides Punjabi food, she often made Sindhi cuisine, South Indian food, Maharashtrian food, and Gujarati food. One such recipe was Instant Rava Dhokla – a widely popular Gujarati snack. Dhokla is one of my mom’s specialties and everyone in our home loves it so much. Her version may not be fully authentic, but it’s so delicious....
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash It doesn’t get much easier to make, simply place them on a sheet pan and bake until tender and the Brussels are slightly charred on the edges just the way I like them! I love Brussels sprouts, and so does my family! These Brussels Sprouts Gratin are perfect for the holidays, as well as these Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots with Balsamic Glaze....
Roasted vegetables are so delicious and go with everything! Try out this cauliflower, this delicious roasted lemon garlic broccolini, and these brown butter honey garlic carrots. You will never go back to eating raw vegetables again! Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Recipe I can’t decide what I like most about these roasted tomatoes. Is it the basil or the garlic or the delicious, roasted exterior? These tomatoes start out firm and plump but as they cook in the oven, they literally burst and create the most delicious texture!...
Once you’ve roasted your peppers, here are a few delicious recipes to use them in: chicken enchiladas with avocado cream sauce, this queso chicken skillet, or salsa tatemada! You’ll love the smoky flavor with a hint of heat that roasted poblano peppers add. Oven Roasted Poblano Peppers Let’s talk peppers. If you don’t use poblano peppers in your cooking, here is your sign to! They’re more mild than jalapeno and serrano peppers, but still add a tasty kick to any dish....
In my opinion, short ribs are an underrated cut of meat. They’re relatively inexpensive, packed with flavor, and become meltingly tender after a long trip through the oven. These short ribs are glazed in a unique root beer sauce that adds a complex and unexpected flavor. The first step to making this recipe is to brown your short ribs. You can use bone-in or boneless short ribs; here I’ve opted to go with the boneless style short ribs....
There is one thing that I have missed out on this summer. Roasting marshmallows and making an ooey gooey s’more. I sure miss that! That is going on my list of things to do before the summer is over. At least I was able to get my s’mores fix in these pancakes. Oh my goodness. These pancakes were awesome. I honestly think that these were the best pancakes that I have made....
Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers We love stuffed peppers in my house, these are sooo good, I heavily debated saving this recipe for the cookbook! They have just the right amount of kick, but you can certainly turn the heat up a bit more if you like. I used lean ground turkey in this recipe, so that I could top it with cheese. Each serving is high in protein and fiber....
No matter how you make them, eggs are one of the best ways to enjoy a satisfying breakfast! We make some type of eggs almost every morning, and there are so many different ways to serve them. Try flavorful crustless quiche, these fuss-free baked scrambled eggs or these perfectly-portioned egg muffins. Sheet Pan Eggs Recipe Up your breakfast game with sheet pan eggs! There’s no better way to whip up a quick, delicious breakfast to feed lots of hungry mouths....
Shrimp Parmesan Hero Shrimp parmesan heroes were always one of my favorites to order as a kid in my local pizzeria. Ordering this from my favorite Italian restaurant meant it would be deep fried shrimp and covered in massive amounts of cheese. This lightened version uses my Healthy Breaded Shrimp and I also like to scoop out some of the bread to keep this within my macros, it’s delish! Shrimp Parmesan heroes are a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal!...
My picky 5 year old hasn’t eaten dinner with us for two weeks now. Just smelling the food makes him gag! I have never met a pickier person ever. So I found this recipe for Slow Cooker Asian Chicken. She said it was her favorite recipe and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare. I thought ok! I think my picky eater might like this and it looks delicious and easy....
Are you guys as excited as I am for football season? I look forward to football season every year. But let’s be honest. I have no idea what is going on in a football game. I am all about the good food that is involved in a football party! Football season is so much better with tailgating parties and gatherings. Am I right? And you have to have amazing food while you enjoy watching your favorite team....
Slow Roasted Salmon with Creamy Mustard Sauce If you haven’t slowly roasted salmon, it’s a must-try! Slow roasted salmon stays super moist (even the very thin edges), and the texture is so good. It has just 6 ingredients, not counting salt and pepper making this an easy dinner choice for entertaining. I brushed a whole side of salmon with sour cream, mustard, fresh dill, and lemon and then drizzled the remaining sauce over the final dish....
If you’re looking for more delicious quick bread recipes to make for the holidays, try some of my other favorites next: cream cheese banana zucchini bread, cinnamon babka, or cranberry orange bread! Moist & Delicious Sour Cream Banana Bread I’m not exaggerating when I say that this is some of the best banana bread I have ever had in my life. I could not stop eating it!! Banana bread is one of my favorite desserts period, so I make it all the time....
Spanish Tortilla I love this Spanish omelette so much with, made with tender potatoes and onions suspended in a bed of eggs. It’s amazing how good a dish with so few ingredients can be! My mom has been making Spanish Tortilla my whole life. It’s usually something she’ll bring to a brunch, or for Easter or to serve as an appetizer. Her recipe uses a lot more olive oil than mine, but the great news is that you don’t miss it here!...
Here, I’ve combined all those glorious elements into another comfort food favourite – the pithivier. These traditional French pies are usually made with a frangipane filling but can also be savoury. I’ve opted to fill my discs of puff pastry with cauliflower cheese, butternut squash and a delicious blend of spices. In place of egg wash, they’re glazed with a thyme and honey brown butter which provides a gorgeously-golden finish....
As you probably know there are thousands of variations of this recipe out there. In fact you have most certainly cooked something similar in your own kitchens! So I imagine you must know that these dishes are totally yummy! Ricotta and spinach marry beautifully in pasta dishes, and sharp tomato sauce compliments them so well! My method is adapted from one of Kurma Dasa’s fabulous books but my aunty also makes a version of it with giant conch-shaped pasta....
Steak fajitas are the perfect combination for a fun Mexican meal. These Amazing Steak Fajitas or these Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri have the same homemade fajita seasoning that is mouth-watering, good! I also love this quick air fryer version of my Chicken Fajitas, it’s so quick and full of amazing flavor! Steak Fajitas Roll Ups Sizzle your way into this steak fajita recipe! These roll ups are just perfect for a light meal or a quick....
If you love strawberry recipes, then you’ve got to try a few more of my favorites! Start with these delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, this yummy Strawberry Crunch Cake or this classic Fresh Strawberry Pie. Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Can you imagine a cinnamon roll with a strawberry glaze and juicy strawberries inside when you take a bite? Life just doesn’t get much better than that. Oh wait, it does. These are frosted with a lemon cream cheese glaze....
If you are a fan of meatballs, try the porcupine meatballs, chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce, Swedish meatballs and mozzarella stuffed meatballs. Sweet and Sour Meatballs We are big fans of meatballs around here and usually make them every few days. Meatballs have the advantage over many other dishes because they can be made a few days ahead and stored in the fridge till you are ready to toss them in sauce and serve....
These deliciously airy cupcakes are made with love from scratch with egg whites, flour, sugar and vanilla and topped with a creamy, airy merengue icing that just melts in your mouth; the fact that they are fat free is just an added bonus. I’ve had my eye on these cupcakes from the Kitchn for a long time and when I finally got around to making them, they did not disappoint!...
