Check out our 100 + best Indian desserts and traditional diwali mithai recipes. Indian fusion dessert with gulab jamun Gulab jamun and rabri are classic Indian favorites of many, and I wanted to create something with them this Diwali. I have already shared gulab jamun rabri parfait, and today it’s all about tiramisu using gulab jamun and rabdi. All my favorite desserts combined to make this delightful festive treat. The best part about this gulab jamun tiramisu is that you can make it ahead of time for Diwali, special occasions, or a party where you want to impress the crowd with something unique....

I don’t know about you, but red velvet cake always mesmerizes me whenever I see it. Not only is it gorgeous, but it’s also absolutely mouthwatering. That decadent ensemble of chocolate, vanilla, and cream cheese is irresistible. Amazing, right? But this red velvet cheesecake is on a higher level of deliciousness. Imagine enjoying two favorites (chocolate cake and cheesecake) in one dessert. Aaah! That’s pure heaven right there. I can already taste its lip-smacking goodness....

Growing up in Cameroon, I developed a love affair with seafood at an early age. Even today, I crave fish regularly. And this recipe ticks all the boxes on my list of what makes fish great. It’s incredibly easy, uses a few pantry-staple ingredients, and comes together in a flash. It’s also insanely versatile! You can serve it as a snack, an appetizer, or a main dish over a bed of rice or quinoa....

This easy sausage balls recipe is an excellent addition to your weekly menu or even as a holiday appetizer, breakfast, and lunch. (Oh, hello, Christmas!) Tender, moist, creamy inside with a cheesy, flavorful, and crispy crust. Make sure to stash some for yourself because they’ll be gone before you know it. What is in Sausage Balls? If you’ve noticed, most sausage balls recipes online call for a Bisquick baking mix, cheddar cheese, and sausage....

Winter is the best season to pull out my reliable slow cooker. But honestly, even when we have a heat wave, this beef stew recipe for the slow cooker is excellent for dinner. Stews are an easy, winning weeknight meal, no matter the season! And having a slow cooker on hand to cook beef slow and tender while I do other things is a lifesaver. I can run errands, clean the house, or work on my blog while dinner cooks to perfection....

Just when you thought fajitas couldn’t get any easier, here is my version of Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas. All the usual flavours but even better. Why? You can stick all the ingredients in during the day, ready to serve up at dinner time without any effort at all. Plus, the ingredients finish up succulent, moist and marinated, and it’s a healthy meal, making this the ultimate midweek dinner. I love how budget-friendly slow cooker chicken recipes are too, while tasting like there is so much more going on....

These past few weeks has been crazy busy for me especially now that I try to get everything scheduled on this blog before the holidays. But it’s a good problem, as I would say. This blog has allowed me to work at my own pace and meet inspiring and wonderful ladies who strive hard to improve their craft who, at the same time, continue to deal the daily nuances of being a mom, wife, daughter, sister and a friend....

Garlic Soup Ah, the humble soup. There is something so magically comforting about large bowls filled with a warm broth and your favorite ingredients all nestled together. We love soups that use just the right combo of pantry staples with fresh goodies. And it doesn’t take much! Often the more simple and rustic recipes create the most delicious and satisfying soups. This Sopa de Ajo recipe makes a classic Spanish Garlic Soup with a slightly weird and wonderful taste and consistency, popular in Spain....

Spiced Roast Turkey – Tired of bland turkey? This dry-brined Whole Roasted Turkey is overflowing with flavors from herbs, garlic, ginger and aromatic spices. Roasted to perfection! Plus tips. It isn’t thanksgiving without a turkey right? Honestly speaking, I can do without it. Not to say I don’t enjoy it. But it would be unthinkable for my son. Thanksgiving without turkey? Heresy! He was pretty disappointed that I made the turkey way too early....

About Strawberries and Cream Coming back to strawberries and cream also known as strawberry parfait or strawberry fool, I call this the best lazy dessert recipe. I have a good reason to say that. Weekends are the time when I am usually lazy and I really don’t feel like cooking and baking. I love to just sit and relax with my loved ones. My family loves dessert and it is only weekends we get to sit and spend some time together eating and chatting....

Our delicious Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows should come with a warning because it’s highly addicting! Ugh! I can finish this in one sitting. So it’s a good thing I have my son and hubby to share the calories with. So, yeah! This whole dish was gone just right after I took the pictures.🤣 The toasted marshmallows on top are definitely the ones to blame because it adds a s’more-like deliciousness to this humble sweet potato casserole, which allows this beauty to double as a dessert, too....

One Pot Curry Shrimp Noodle Bowls Well hello there, one-pot meal lovers. I’ve been thinking about you, and have got something special for you today! Most of the time I don’t really think about making an entire meal with one single pan. I mean, why would I? I have three built-in dishwashers on rotation. However, school is back in session and my little students are trying to get back into the swing of balancing extracurricular activities and homework....

Whether enjoyed on a warm summer day or as a vibrant addition to a winter feast, orange salad is a celebration of the season’s bounty – a simple yet sensational salad recipe. Oranges shine in salads. By pairing juicy citrus with crisp salad greens, pomegranate, savoury soft cheese, and crunchy nuts, you create a symphony of flavours and textures that tantalize the taste buds and delight the senses. Use the oranges to make my teatime egg-free orange cake or the luscious Grandma-style orange marmalade....

What Is Thyme? Thyme is an herb (dried aerial parts) of some members of the genus Thymus of aromatic perennial evergreen herbs in the mint family Lamiaceae and relatives of the oregano genus Origanum. It has over 300 varieties that are in fact edible. Thymus vulgaris most commonly cultivated and used for culinary purposes. Different Kinds of Thyme Here are our top favorites for cooking, surely you’ve used one of this kind:...

Why We Love This Tuna and Avocado Salad This Grilled Tuna and Avocado Salad is inspired by Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. I am a huge fan of Ina, so I’d like to take a moment to pay Ms. Ina her proper respect. This tuna and avocado salad uses high quality ingredients to make a light, refreshing salad that can serve as a light lunch or meal on its own, or as a lovely side dish!...

Let me reshare this with you guys just in time for the holiday season. Since Christmas is just a few days away, it deserves the easiest, lightest, and buttery cake that can be actually served on any occasion. Yes, I’m talking about Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Easter, Mother’s Day, birthday, anniversary – you name it. This cake will make a great dessert centerpiece for any celebration. Is There a Difference Between Yellow Cake and Vanilla Cake?...

Why You’ll Love This Venison Bourguignon Recipe If you have never had bourguignon before, you are in for a real treat! Bourguignon is a French dish that braises red meat in a red wine sauce over a long period of time in order to get juicy, tender pieces of meat! It is usually made with beef, but if you, like me, have had a neighbor or friend share venison meat with you, then make it with venison!...

Why We Love This Pepperoni Rolls Recipe You know those simple foods that instantly bring you back to childhood? One bite and BOOM, you are looking at little you chowing down on your favorites like PB&J, ice cream cones, chicken nuggets… And, for me, pepperoni rolls. Growing up, my grandmother lived in West Virginia, so every summer we would drive across the country to visit her. Pepperoni Rolls are a big deal in West Virginia, in fact, they are the official state food!...

In this Zarda recipe, special parboiled basmati rice is first soaked and then boiled with a pinch of food coloring to achieve its famous yellow jeweled tone. A dessert of Persian and Mughal origins, the name Zarda is actually derived from the Persian and Urdu (Pakistan’s national language) word ‘Zard,’ which means yellow. After being boiled, the rice is toasted in oil along with some aromatics and then layered with sugar, dry fruits, and saffron dissolved in milk for an irresistible finish....

Fried okra is one of my favorite southern side dishes. I especially like to eat it in the summer, when the okra is fresh-picked. It’s the perfect accompaniment to barbecue and fried or sautéed fish. However, fried okra is not the healthiest side dish. The fry oil and breading add a lot of fat and calories. Plus, who wants to stand over hot fry oil in the summertime? Not me....