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I can’t wait for you to try these oven roasted mushrooms with balsamic vinegar! Once you do, you’ll want to put them on everything: pizzas, pastas (I do zucchini noodles!), omelettes, the list goes on. There are so many ways to eat these balsamic mushrooms, not to mention my favorite way — straight from the pan. In addition to my roasted mushroom recipe, I’ll also show you a few tips on how to make mushrooms in the oven perfectly and how to freeze them for later if you happen to have some extras....

As soon as I heard we were getting a snow storm, I ran to the grocery store to buy the ingredients to make Pörkölt. I usually don’t need an excuse to crave beef stew, but cold weather simply asks for it! There truly isn’t anything as comforting as sitting by the fire with a bowl of stew. As it’s the case with most stews, Pörkölt is a simple dish, delicious not because of its complexity in cooking, but for the amazing rich flavors – coming predominantly from the smoky earthiness of the paprika – and the tenderness from the slow cooked beef....

These paneer tikki are toddler friendly, if you skip the green chilies and reduce the other spices. Paneer cutlet also go well in the school box for a Mid-morning snack. I love baking these in the oven or in the air fryer but they can also be pan fried. I have shown both the ways to make them. What is Paneer Cutlet Paneer cutlet are Indian pan-fried patties made with paneer as the key ingredient....

This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo. Pesto is one of those magic foods that can’t help but lift your mood. A blend of herbs, Parmesan cheese, nuts, lemon, and olive oil, Basil Pesto sings with the promise of warm afternoons, late sunsets, and the kind of easy dinners I long to cook all summer long. Pesto is versatile, vibrant, and anything you add it to comes to life (I actually have a whole list of simple, unique ways to use pesto sauce in my cookbook!...

Making a delicious and perfect cheesy pizza at home is much simpler than we think. There are numerous recipes online to make it but over the years this easy recipe has become our family favorite. Try this and you will never want to order a pizza again. You will be in love with your homemade pizza!! During my initial days of learning I followed a basic recipe from Bob’s red mill for the pizza base which turned out to be good....

Snake gourd or potlakaya is one of the most nutritious veggies. It is commonly known as padwal in Indian language or hindi. It is widely used to make curry, stir fry and chutney recipes. It is said to have many medicinal values too. It is a natural antibiotic, expectorant, and laxative. It can disperse phlegm, expel toxins and is anti-inflammatory. Potlakaya also helps relieve dryness and has many more health benefits....

You know, the self who practices yoga at sunrise, never loses her patience, and doesn’t need to wear make-up because her skin is so flawlessly dewy. Right. That self. Good thing this quinoa chickpea salad is far more attainable! While I’ve never had the patience for yoga (or much patience in general, just ask my husband), healthy make-ahead chickpea salad recipes can make us all feel like balanced zen masters....

The cookie dough can be made ahead and refrigerated. They can be baked whenever you wish to have some warm cookies. Isn’t it amazing? During the Christmas vacations, I had baked many kinds of cookies, Chocolate cake and Nankhatai. One of the easiest ones were these ragi cookies, which took not much of time and yet they tasted great. My kids enjoyed munching on these with their milk. The recipe yields 24 cookies, if you do not have a large oven, you can divide it to 2 batches and bake them....

You can also use this rice rava to make upma, after roasting it very well. Rice Rava Since Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, thought of sharing this as a separate post so you don’t go wrong. I am not aware if this is available in the grocery stores but we always make this at home since it is for Naivedyam. We want the undrallu and kudumulu to be non-sticky and fluffy so always use aged rice....

In fact, it’s my new favorite chocolate dessert. Between the buttery crust, creamy cheese layer, silky-smooth pudding, and light whipped topping, this dish is to die for. This dessert is full of creamy, chocolaty goodness. No wonder it’s also sometimes called “Sex in a Pan.” Just imagine the glorious combination of chocolate, cream cheese, and pudding on top of a butter pecan crust! It’s definitely impossible to resist. Plus, it’s a snap to whip up and can feed a crowd, too, making it perfect for parties and potlucks....

Tapioca pearls are known as sabudana in hindi, javvarisi in tamil & sago in general. These are very high in carbohydrates and lacks other nutrients. So these are cooked to various dishes with nutritious ingredients like milk, peanuts, potatoes etc. Due to the high carbs saggubiyyam is said to boost the energy instantly. It is also considered a summer food as it keeps the body cool and soothes the stomach....

I tried several curry dishes in the past but never felt like it was something I wanted to try again. It all changed when I made this Thai-style red curry with coconut cream and milk. The curry was delightfully spicy, with a touch of sweetness, plenty of savory notes and a velvety texture. I’ve paired it with many things, chicken meatballs, shrimp, and even roasted vegetables. It makes everything taste better....

There are many different ways to make stuffed peppers but this one is by far the best that I’ve ever tried. These peppers are so tender that they practically melt in you mouth. They are divine! I’ve received so many compliments for this dish that I won’t be afraid to say that these are probably some of the very best tasting stuffed peppers out there. They take a bit of work to make but trust me on this, they are totally worth it....

Stir fry recipes have been a key to meal sanity around here since Ben and I were married more than a decade ago (!). From Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry to Sweet and Sour Chicken, the fact that stir fries are fast and that the leftovers give us something fast and filling to reheat the next day for lunch means it’s easier to eat healthy more often. Of the different varieties of stir fries I cook (of which there are many), the one “genre” that never fails to hit the spot is anything involving juicy pieces of chicken coated in a thick, sticky, sweet-and-savory sauce....

If I could only have one cocktail for the rest of my days (a semi-alarming prospect indeed), it would be a fresh margarita. No mixes, bottled juices, or frozen mumbo jumbo here. Give me my rim salted, my ice cubes large and in charge, and an extra splash of tequila for good luck. When made properly—meaning the recipe ingredients include only fresh juices, liquor, and agave or simple syrup—a margarita is one of the most refreshing, satisfying drinks you’ll taste....

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate side dish and they pair with almost anything! I especially love this cheesy version with Coq au Vin or Boeuf Bourguignon. Hello, you beautiful thing! 😍 Oh, you thought I was talking to you? Sorry, I was too busy admiring these incredibly creamy, velvety, buttery, cheesy mashed potatoes. Aren’t they gorgeous? I first had gouda mashed potatoes when we were at the Food and Wine Festival, at Disney World, back in September....

This paleo smoked salmon salad cake is one of my favorite dishes – it’s healthy, it’s easy to make, it’s delicious and it’s visually appealing, full of bright vibrant colors. I got the inspiration from a traditional to Russia and other Slavic countries dish, which is made inside a deep dish and which uses pickled herring in place of salmon. I think that the brightly colored salmon makes this dish so much more colorful and elegant, and so does the cake shape....

Thick-cut pork chops that are mouth-wateringly tender (YES, there is such a thing as pork chops that are NOT dry) and bathed in a rich onion gravy, this pork chop recipe is an easy recipe to make and the kind of homey comfort that never fails to hit the spot. I avoided pork chops for most of my adult life. My childhood body of evidence taught that pork chops were bland, dry, and chewy....

My Sous Vide Prime Rib is tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked every time. This is a fantastic dish for the holidays, so prepare to wow your family and celebrate with ease! Cooking with a sous vide machine will save you time in the kitchen, make you will feel like a master chef, and cleanup is a breeze! Sous vide cooking allows the prime rib to cook in its juices, which means you get a succulent prime rib every time!...