Brownie like desserts are one of the favorites, they’re quick and easy and so indulgent, like Strawberry Brownies, Turtle Brownies or Gooey Oreo Brownies. And these blondies are just as easy and quick, but with a fall twist. Pumpkin Pie Caramel Blondies If you are looking for an outrageously delicious fall dessert, then these blondies are for you! They are the ultimate pumpkin blondies, filled with homemade caramel sauce and then topped with more caramel sauce....
Mexican Zucchini I can’t get enough of zucchini in the summer, in fact I have an entire section of Zucchini Recipes in my index if you need more ideas. I’m a bit of a cookbook addict. It’s a problem as I’m running out of room in my home for all my books, but that never stops me from buying new ones. But the biggest problem is that I kinda neglect them....
What is Malai Kofta? Malai Kofta, in short, is a dish that consists of fried dumplings made with potatoes and paneer (a fresh Indian cheese) that are swimming in a spiced, creamy golden gravy. Malai means “clotted cream” and kofta refers to meatballs, though most versions of Malai Kofta don’t contain meat. Malai Kofta is a rich dish with roots in the Mughal Empire, which reigned India from the 1500s until its decline in the 1800s....
Ricotta Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins These originally started with whole wheat flour, but after a few attempts at these I got the best results using self-rising cake flour. The taste and texture was exactly what I expect from a muffin. Next time I may try to do a blend of white whole wheat flour and cake flour to see how they come out. Until then I didn’t want to keep you waiting!...
Ingredients in Salted Caramel Brownies The ingredients in these brownies are classic. And I won’t pretend that half of the brownie batter may get eaten as you make these. It’s that good! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Sugar: You need to have some sugar to balance out the cocoa powder and sweeten it up! Baking Cocoa: Unsweetened cocoa powder will bring on all the delicious chocolate flavor!...
Hi everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron and today I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite sugar cookies! A soft and chewy sugar cookie base with the most flavorful cream cheese frosting, a caramel drizzle, and some sea salt to finish everything up! These cookies are inspired by a local cookie shop. They have the most amazing sugar cookie varieties and we make way too many stops there! This is a “copycat” of one of their most popular cookies....
1/3 cup mung beans, washed, soaked and boiled with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda until tender, then drained 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp mustard oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds ¼ tsp asafoetida (optional) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 green chilli 1 tbsp tomato puree ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander seed powder 2 ½ cups water ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander Salt to taste Juice of ½ a large lemon (around 4 tbsp) ¼ cup double cream (omit for a vegan recipe) NOTE: If you have a pressure cooker then you can simply add the raw mung beans to the spicy broth mixture (minus the fresh coriander leaves- add that after it's cooked) at step three, pressure cook and blend once cooled....
Sesame Chicken Sesame Chicken, known for its battered and deep-fried chicken and sweet- savory flavor profile, is popular in Chinese-American cuisine. It’s typically high in sugar, calories and carbs thanks to the sauce and deep frying. My lighter take uses chicken breasts, a sugar-free substitute, and just enough oil to get it crisp. Then, the chicken is coated in a glossy, sticky sauce and finished with a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions....
I love desserts that use fresh fruit! They are fun to make all year long, and I love that they add in a delicious flavor no matter what you top them on. Try out this gorgeous Strawberry Tart, this yummy Lemon Berry Trifle or this Mouth-Watering Fruit Pizza. What is Pavlova? This incredibly beautiful cake was named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova in the 1920s after her tour to Australia and New Zealand....
Alright. February is officially here! How many of you have kept to your resolutions to eat better? Anybody out there still with me? 🙂 Hopefully you haven’t fallen off of the band wagon just yet because I have a delicious recipe to share with you today! It is one of my favorite things to eat. Blueberry coffee cake. But of course it is made with healthier ingredients! I love a good crumbly coffee cake....
It’s almost the end of January. Have you stayed strong to your resolutions? This is the first year that I have been going strong and sticking to my resolutions. I used to believe in the saying “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”. Because some of the treats on this blog are to die for. But as I am starting to lose a lot of weight, it is the best feeling ever!...
It has been a while since I posted a dessert on the ole blogsky. But sheesh. I ate enough dessert over the holidays to last a while. And my skinny jeans collecting dust in the closet can back me up on that. But for some reason I was needing a dessert last week. I love any dessert that has to do with lemon and a creamy cheesecake. So when I saw this dessert with half of the calories I knew that I needed it in my life....
This fun, iconic American dish is a staple in the city of Cincinnati. Complete your meal by serving alongside a Greek Salad, a baked potato, and end the meal with some homemade funnel cakes! Cincinnati Chili Recipe This chili is definitely unlike any other chili! It’s a combination of so many different foods and flavors. This chili cooks up as a flavorful meat sauce that is perfect to use over noodles or to smother hot dogs with....
Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs with Broccoli Rabe The slightly bold, earthy flavor of broccoli rabe pairs perfectly with salty cheeses, so I knew they would be awesome in my Sunday meatballs, and I was right! More meatball recipes I love are Moroccan Kefta Meatballs, Salisbury Steak Meatballs and Chicken Marsala Meatballs. Turkey meatballs are great, but once in a while I really crave a good beef meatball. To keep them light, I used leaner beef and add lots of veggies (the kids won’t know) to the meat....
Slow cooker meals are just what we need this school year! Try my favorite slow cooker meals like Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast (To Die For), Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie or Slow Cooer General Tso’s Chicken for an easy dinner meal! Slow Cooker Beef Tips School is about to start and I am getting all things prepared for mornings of waking up early, rushing boys off to school then taking care of my little girls during the day....
Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes A few other Thanksgiving sides I love are Mashed Cauliflower, Scalloped Potato Gratin, and Cranberry Pear Sauce. I’ve adapted my garlic mashed sweet potato recipe for the slow cooker, as another option for you this Thanksgiving Day. The slow cooker is a great appliance to use on those days you have a lot to cook, and not enough room on your stove and this sweet potato recipe couldn’t be easier to adapt for the slow cooker....
I usually have at least one or two recipes that don’t turn out on my blog a week. But with a busy life I don’t have time to post them or rate them. But we all have recipes that fail. So I am going to try to post them when I can and I would love to hear feedback on how you would change the recipe. And sorry that the picture is low quality....
How do you make snowball cookies? Cream the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl. Toast the walnuts until they are golden brown and allow them to cool. (optional) Place the walnuts in a food processor or blender and crush until fine. Add this mixture to the butter, sugar, and salt. Add the flour slowly until combined. Wrap the dough in sera wrap and put it in the fridge for 1-2 hours to chill....
I love pairing this with a nice salad for a great healthy hearty meal. Try the Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers with a Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing or this Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber and Arugula Salad. Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers: Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers are a flavorful non beef option for burger night! With minced garlic and deliciously salty, briny crumbled feta cheese this dish is worthy of your BBQ as well as lunch and dinner all through the fall!...
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups Individual vegetarian lasagnas filled with spinach and cheese are family-friendly, satisfying and perfect for portion control. It’s also a great way to get your kids to eat spinach and no one will miss the meat! I personally find one to be filling enough for me, served with a crisp green house salad on the side (the House Salad with Love from my first cookbook is my go-to!...
