It is even more so when it is a dish that you have always bought in stores in the past and never tried making on your own. I agree to be sent email. The homemade jam recipe that I am sharing today is one such recipe. I have tried a few versions of homemade jam, but this is by far the best homemade jam that you can make in Instant Pot....

I am sharing this Mullangi Sambar recipe so you can get the right one of the classics for sambar recipes. Mullangi Sambar, also known as Radish Sambar, is popular in Tamil Nadu, mainly for its simplicity and rich flavors. I agree to be sent email. It’s easy to prepare yet comes with tons of nutrition and protein content that keeps you full for a longer time. That makes it easy to stay true to diet plans and away from unhealthy snacks for a longer item....

Updated September 18, 2023 These classic No Bake Cookies are jam-packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal, and are surprisingly easy to make. You don’t even have to turn on the oven! They are a family favorite! They have all the benefits of traditional cookies, but they’re quicker and easier … which means you can satisfy your cookie craving that much faster! These aren’t raw cookies, as the dough gets cooked on the stovetop....

Published on June 12, 2024 These No Bake Monster Cookie Bars will remind you of classic Monster Cookies, but they’re SO easy to make, you don’t even have to turn on the oven. Kids and adults love these protein-packed peanut butter chocolate bars! Keep them in the fridge or freezer so you always have a healthy treat on hand. I have turned my favorite cookie into Monster Cookie Bars, Monster Cookie Energy Balls, Chocolate Monster Cookies, and these easy No Bake Monster Cookie Bars....

Updated May 06, 2020 Blondies Cookies, brownies, and blondies are my favorite desserts. I appreciate fancy, elegant desserts, but when it comes down to it, give me simple! Blondies are easy to whip up, made with pantry staples, and get rave reviews every time. I love bringing blondies to bake sales, potlucks, or just having a warm pan ready when my family wants something sweet. So what are blondies exactly?...

Published on March 01, 2022 Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower- this is the BEST roasted cauliflower recipe. You will love this crispy oven roasted cauliflower with salty Parmesan cheese. It is a great low-carb side dish for any meal. Probably my favorite cauliflower recipe is this Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower because it is SO easy and SO good. I make it almost every single week because it is a great side dish to any meal....

Updated September 11, 2020 Millions of peaches, peaches for me! I feel like we have millions of peaches, thanks to our trees. We’ve picked SO many peaches. I have been eating at least one every day, sometimes two. I made a batch of peach salsa, peach butter, baked peach oatmeal, but that still didn’t make a dent in our peach supply. To use up a few more peaches, I baked up a batch of Peach Scones....

Published on May 25, 2022 Potato Salad – this is the BEST potato salad recipe. It is the perfect side dish for all of your summer BBQ’s, picnics, and potlucks! This classic potato salad is always a favorite! This potato salad is made with hearty potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, pickles, green onion, and a creamy, rich, mayo-based dressing that gives the salad lots of flavor. This nostalgic, comforting potato salad is the perfect side dish for all of your summer gatherings!...

Published on January 29, 2013 While we were staying at the Four Seasons Maui Resort at Wailea, we had a chance to experience the Ultimate Romantic Dinner. The Four Seasons Maui set up a private table just above Wailea beach for just Josh and I. Our table was secluded from the rest of the beach with fresh flowers and the most amazing view. I felt like I was on the Bachelor:) We met with Chef Bryan Bereke the day before our dinner to talk about our likes, dislikes, favorite foods, flavors, allergies…the whole nine yards....

Feast your eyes on this bad boy. Yep, that’s a whole lot of porky, cheesy goodness going on between those two slices of bread. And it is gooood. Ingredients needed Leftover pulled pork. I used my BBQ Pulled pork recipe. This recipes also works well with Instant Pot Pulled Chicken. Bread. Cheese. I like using a combination of mozzarella and cheddar. Butter. Tips for making the best grilled cheese What cut of meat for pulled pork?...

Updated March 26, 2019 I based the recipe off of my pumpkin granola, but I made a few changes. I adjusted the spices, used honey instead of maple syrup, and added in chocolate chips. This was my first time making homemade granola bars so I was a little worried, but after a few minutes in the oven, I knew they would be good. The smell of pumpkin and chocolate was divine....

Published on October 09, 2024 This classic pumpkin roll recipe is a favorite fall dessert. The pumpkin cake is moist, perfectly spiced, and filled with a rich cream cheese filling. It can be made in advance, making it a great dessert for Thanksgiving or any day. The cake itself is moist, soft, and slightly spiced, with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, typical of fall desserts. The cream cheese filling adds a rich, tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the pumpkin flavor and helps hold the spiral shape in place....

Who is obsessed with tuna? Me! Tuna Pasta Salad or Apple Tuna Salad, anyone?! I know tuna (and mayo) are polarizing. But who else had the pleasure of eating Nordstrom Cafe’s tuna sandwich with kettle chips and the best pickle in 2002? Truly a 90’s child dream. I have vivid memories of birthday shopping at Beachwood Place with my grandma. No trip was complete without a lunch stop at Nordstrom!...

Updated April 28, 2011 The cookies were a hit! They were nice and chewy, with a soft center. I really liked the mix of chocolates too! The chunks of chocolate melted nicely, the white chocolate added a sweet flavor, and the red M&M’s were just FUN! Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 12 Tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted cooled until warm 1 c brown sugar, packed ½ c granulated sugar 1 large egg plus 1 yolk 2 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chunks ½ cup of M & M’s ¼ cup white chocolate chips Directions 1....

Updated April 28, 2011 When we were at the Dewey’s for the Super Bowl party Gram made a Chocolate Tunnel Cake. The cake was rich and chocolaty, but it gets even better, there was a surprise “tunnel” of cream cheese and mini chocolate chips in the middle. You bake the cake in a bundt pan, so the cake was pretty and delicious. When you slice it you can see the tunnel of cream cheese....

Updated April 28, 2011 The biscuit dough was easy to make and unlike other biscuits, you bake these in muffin tins! They have the nice shape of a muffin, but the texture is similar to a biscuit. The biscuits are dense, but not crumbly. The ricotta cheese keeps these babies moist and the lemon juice and zest adds a fresh lemon flavor. I also loved the addition of almond extract....

Updated March 26, 2019 If you are a regular reader of our blog you know I am obsessed with avocado toast and roasted chickpeas. Proof! caprese avocado toast everything bagel avocado toast avocado toast with eggs, spinach, and tomatoes roasted cauliflower and chickpea tacos roasted chickpea taco salad chickpea shawarma bowls Just to name a few:) Avocados and chickpeas for life! Well, the best of both worlds have combined to create the ultimate avocado toast, Roasted Chickpea Avocado Toast....

Updated March 26, 2019 I love oven roasting tomatoes, asparagus, winter vegetables, etc., so why not try roasting some of our never ending plums? I drizzled the plums with honey and sprinkled them with brown sugar and cinnamon. The oven did the rest of the work. I love the flavor roasting brings out in just about everything and I was not disappointed with roasted plums. The flavor was intense-sweet, tart, and juicy....

Not so much for the grandeur but its simplicity. Check out my simple recipe for Sabudana upma that fits well for the fasting season of Navratri. Sabudana Khichdi, a.k.a Sabudana Upma, is made with tapioca pearls, roasted peanuts, and boiled potatoes with supporting condiments. I agree to be sent email. These sabudana pearls have a unique chewy consistency that pairs well with spices. You do not need any special masala or onions to make it delectable....

Updated March 26, 2019 I am very pregnant and not in the mood to cook on most days. Luckily, Josh is beyond excited for the baby to come and is bouncing off the walls with energy. He has plenty of energy to cook and has taken over most of the kitchen duties. And just for the record, I am excited for the baby to come too, but an exhausted excited:) While I was reading a book on the couch, Josh made Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta....