I remember when I first came to L.A., the city was just so alluring with its creative cuisine. I just had to try all the new dishes I could get my hands on. What struck me the most is the creamy sauces of the different pasta places in town. And you know me, I just had to recreate it at home! This post is made possible by our friends from Kroger....

This ‘dump’ recipe doesn’t need any browning or fiddly rolling. Easy and convenient – and oh-so delicious. When I had the idea for this slow cooker chicken recipe, I had NO idea if it would work. What can I say, these things come to me when I’m least expecting it, sometimes they work and sometimes they fail spectacularly 😆 I’m so happy to say this recipe was everything we all want....

Why We Love This Chicken Mushroom Soup Recipe When you think of autumn flavors, what comes to mind? Apples? Pumpkins? To me, mushrooms are the purest flavor of fall. Recipes that are mushroom-heavy offer an intense rustic depth that cannot be replicated by any other ingredient. In fact, quite often when I taste a dish and feel like it’s missing something, it’s that underlying umami essence we find so abundantly in mushrooms....

You will love every bite of this Chilean sea bass. From its crusty, flaky exterior to its gloriously creamy sauce, beurre blanc (white butter-need I say more?), it’s pure heaven. The sauce compliments the well-seasoned fish in perfect harmony. The price tag on this dish really hurt. But it was our anniversary, so I didn’t complain (oh, was it good!). But I had to create this more economical version that would give any restaurant a run for its money....

Why We Love this Easy Chimichurri and Tomatoes Recipe There are certain flavors that taste good on everything. To me, Chimichurri Sauce is the epitome of a universal condiment. Bold, zesty and herbaceous chimichurri magically breaths life in anything it graces – from grilled bread and polenta, to steak, chicken, pork, or fish! However, we’ve recently had an endless surge of ripe tomatoes coming out of our garden, so I’ve taken to using chimichurri as a salad dressing… Simply blend up a batch of parsley sauce, toss with some tomatoes, and TA-DA!...

One great thing about this chocolate mayo cake is that it’s the perfect recipe for novice bakers. Even if you’ve never made a chocolate cake in your life, you can impress your family with this one. This cake is also the perfect way to spend quality time with your kids. It’s a fun and easy recipe to make and it turns out perfect every time, making it just what the doctor ordered....

Crock Pot Brisket? I realize the words Crock Pot + Brisket may seem shocking, especially if you live in Texas. After all, all Texans know the only way to make a good brisket is to dry rub it, and smoke it overnight in a pit trailer… Right? The problem is, most people don’t own pit trailers, in-ground smoking pits, or even electric smokers at home. Yet I’m here to tell you, you can make a killer brisket for Texas-style brisket sandwiches without a smoker....

if you love soft chocolate chips cookies then you are going to fall madly in love with these Congo bars. To me, they are the perfect chocolate chip cookie; chocolaty, nutty and a breeze to make – a foolproof recipe. No need to pull out a mixer for this one folks! I remember one time; I was running my mouth on the phone while making this and quickly remembered I did not include butter....

Well, I think I’ve found a whole new way to enjoy sweet corn especially with its abundance on summer season. I know corn can be enjoyed in a gazillion ways and I have a few to share this season. My super duper quick & easy way is to throw it in the microwave for about 5 minutes or more and that’s it – healthy, sweet and delicious. However, I’d like to take it up a notch higher using this brilliant cheesy Corn Fritters recipe....

Roasted pumpkin pasta This pumpkin pasta recipe is a fall and winter favorite. The creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is made with roasted pumpkins. Enjoy this pumpkin pasta for a weeknight or weekend family dinner party or even for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Don’t miss our vegan butternut squash pasta and award-winning cranberry pesto pasta. Ingredients Pasta: You can use any pasta you like. Macaroni, rigatoni, penne, spaghetti—anything will work. Oil: Use olive oil, coconut oil, or even butter....

Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy Recipe If you live north of the Mason-Dixon line, chocolate gravy might be a foreign concept to you. You might ask yourself, “Isn’t gravy made from meat drippings?” or “Why would anyone want to eat sweet gravy?” I used to ponder these things. Then I moved to the south and suddenly it all became quite clear. This thick, rich, shimmering sauce, with deep notes of chocolate sweetness, is the perfect complement to fluffy southern biscuits....

This post is going to be lengthy but an interesting one so I highly recommend you read all the information, tips, and tricks shared below. If you are a beginner or newly married or want to learn South Indian cooking then you will be confident by the end of this post. If you are an experienced cook I would still request you to read the entire post and also share with all of us any other important tips in case I have missed them in the comment section below....

About the recipe Brown rice dosa is my variation of traditional Konkani-style surnali dosa. After trying surnali dosa, which is somewhat similar to Kerala-style appam or hotel style thengai, or coconut dosa, my readers asked for dosa recipes using brown rice, finger millet (ragi), and quinoa for weight loss and diabetics. A few of them also asked if they could substitute regular rice with brown rice, and after trying it, I have shared my simple and easy recipe here....

A versatile food, such as coleslaw, never fails to surprise me. You can see it in barbecues, simple dinners, and even in fast-food takeouts. I was so intrigued by why it’s such a sensation, and from then on I’ve always made a couple of homemade versions of this cabbage dish. I wanted to create a coleslaw that would stay true to how it is really made but with a twist coz that’s how I normally roll while letting you explore the full potential of a dish....

Is there anything that beats the smell of freshly baked bread at home? The answer is no. There is not. There’s just something about fresh bread that instantly lifts the soul, and you know you’ll have a great meal. Focaccia bread, in particular, is one of my absolute favourites. Especially this Focaccia Recipe. Why? It’s easy! It’s one of the more fail-proof bread recipes I’ve tried – perfect for beginners....

Fruit Cookies Who doesn’t enjoy a pleasant surprise? Clear 70 degree weather when it’s supposed to rain. An unexpected package in the mailbox. A call from an old beloved friend. Even the smallest unforeseen blessings can make my day. These playful Fruity Pillow Cookies have an element of surprise that could be just the thing to lift the spirits of a friend this week! Enclosed in tender vanilla cookie lies a hidden layer colorful fruit filled goodness....

Pasta Caprese is a quintessential pasta dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with its fresh and vibrant flavours. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Ingredients Required Note: Since Pasta Caprese relies on fresh, high-quality ingredients, make sure your tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are ripe and flavorful for the best results....

Why We Love This Recipe Fast, flavorful, and surprisingly healthy? Our simple Gobi Manchurian recipe is sure to be a family favorite! This lighter version of Manchurian Chicken uses nutritious cauliflower to make a tantalizing gluten-free and vegetarian dish that everyone (even meat eaters!) will love. We love traditional Chicken Manchurian as well as this Gobi Manchurian a.k.a. Cauliflower Manchurian. The traditional method is battered and deep-fried and then tossed in a spicy sweet glaze....

Why We Love Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Today’s Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe is a soup recipe that my family absolutely loves. This Greek Chicken Soup is cozy, healthy, and loaded with Greek flavors like garlic, earthy olive oil, and feta cheese. The little orbs of pearl couscous and morsels of cheese swirl to the surface with every spoonful. A sight that lifts the spirit and warms the belly. This is the kind of chicken soup recipe I make for my kids when they come home, worn from a long day at school....

Why We Love This Recipe If you are looking for a Grilled Blackened Chicken recipe with some serious zing (which, I am assuming you are because who wants a lackluster blackened chicken??) you’ve come to the right place! We have a classic homemade blackened seasoning recipe on the site that folks adore… Judging by the comments, most people love to use it on fish. Today we wanted to feature a quick and easy blackened chicken recipe on the grill that takes less than 30 minutes to make....