This Cucumber Tomato Salad here is probably the easiest salad you can whip up in a whim. Whenever I feel like eating something healthy but don’t have the willpower to slave in the kitchen (especially warmer days), this one here is my go-to “lazy salad” – it’s called that way for a reason. : D Unlike this filling and elaborate 7 Layer Salad here or even this simpler Black Bean and Corn Salad, this cucumber tomato salad requires you almost not to lift a finger....

Why We Love This Quiche Recipe We love a good quiche recipe! We especially adore this traditional French-style vegetarian quiche recipe that’s made in a deep dish pan, so the fluffy egg layer is nice and tall. In today’s recipe, we’re making a veggie quiche that can be adjusted with your choice of fillings. We’re using chopped spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. However, you can swap out feta cheese for sliced green olives if you like....

Fudge Heals All Wounds My family has had a roller coaster fall, filled with moments of sheer chaos and others of light-hearted bliss. Knowing I needed a little pick-me-up, my husband surprised me with my first hot air balloon ride. I cannot express the overwhelming childlike delight I felt, riding high above the mountain tops, drinking in the crisp air and heavenly surroundings. It was an occasion I will never forget....

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you cannot imagine a brownie without eggs try my classic chocolate brownie recipe (with eggs). An egg-free diet is a common religious practice in India. Hence, we eggless mousse and brownie recipe. Serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a cafe-style brownie indulgence at home. Chewy, Fudgy and Cakey Brownies These are all the terms used to describe the texture of the brownies....

Fennel Salad A lovely Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets and Shaved Asparagus drizzled in olive oil… Heaven! I’m keeping it short and sweet today… I adore crisp fennel salad, no matter the variety. Some people pair fennel with citrus segments, others with apples and celery. However, something about the cool licorice anise flavor of fennel against hot roasted beets makes my heart sing! Drizzle some amazing olive oil over a gorgeous Fennel Salad with Roasted Beets and Shaved Asparagus, and you have a thing of beauty on your hands....

Last week we shared our first Italy travel post, Travel Tips for Families with Kids, in a series that might take us several weeks. From here on out every #TravelTuesday I plan to share photos and details on where we went, what we did, and most important… what we ate. Florence is such a rich city in culture and beauty. I would dare to say there’s not another city on the planet with such a concentration of historic art....

Time flies really fast. Imagine, it’s already fall season again! And in our family, we have a tradition of making these lovely pumpkin pancakes and eating together on a chilly weekend morning. I know some of you have this tradition too or planning to start one that your children can reminisce or share with when they grow up. So, I can’t wait to share my version of this very simple, yet delicious Pumpkin Pancake recipe!...

Why We Love Garlic Parmesan Sauce Savory garlic, nutty Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream all melted together in a smooth and luscious sauce… What’s not to love? This easy stovetop recipe makes the richest, creamiest, most irresistible Parmesan Garlic Sauce! Our fabulous Garlic Parmesan Sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for buffalo wings or Parmesan wings, for warm breadsticks and sausage rolls, or as a pasta sauce for brilliant pasta creations!...

Experience the fresh robust flavors of a Mediterranean Island, enveloped in this delightful Greek Omelette Casserole. Fluffy eggs speckled with your favorite Greek ingredients compose this lovely dish. Need an effortless meal? Greek Omelette Casserole is here for you. It certainly is a crowd pleaser. Another bonus is that it is low carb, vegetarian, and healthy. It’s not too heavy for those hot summer days. Plus, it’s perfect for brunch, a luncheon, or any time you want something special that is an easy throw-together meal, made with items you might already have in your pantry and fridge....

Yes, it’s that time of the year- Fiesta Time. With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, it gives me the perfect excuse to indulge myself with these Tacos. Last year, I had to make something for my son to take to his Cinco de Mayo celebration. This year, they are not having a potluck; they are celebrating with tacos. It’s going to be a catered event… and I’m not even invited....

If you’ve never grown up seeing, touching and eating whole fish, it can be an uncanny experience to have your dinner staring back at you. I remember bringing whole tilapia to a predominantly American potluck and no one would as much as look at it. My son thinks it ‘s creepy and that the fish would bite him. However, you should have seen him swallowing the fish when it was cooked- no kidding!...

Hasselback potatoes are by far one of the best side dishes to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey, Easter ham or pork, barbeques, casseroles, salads, etc. I can go on. When baked, the potato slices taste and feel similar to thick potato chips, except that these are still attached to the base of the potato. Potatoes are something that I have loved in any form right from my childhood. There are numerous recipes to make with potatoes, but here are some of my readers’ favorites:...

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes This Green Goddess Soup is a delicious way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one bowl. Its creamy texture and fresh flavour makes it a family favourite. This healthy soup is perfect for those who are mindful of their health and following a clean, plant-based diet. The blend of greens helps in detoxification, while the coconut milk adds healthy fats that help in the absorption of good nutrients....

Why We Love Mozzarella Sticks In Air Fryer Crispy fried cheese sticks, with hot molten mozzarella inside, are always a treat! However, like most deep-fried foods, they’re extremely heavy on the hips. If you have never learned how to make homemade mozzarella sticks, now’s the time! Make your own Mozzarella Cheese Sticks at home and cook them in the air fryer to create a slightly lighter version of this amazing comfort food… Even with a thick and crunchy double breading, they still have fewer calories and fat than heavy fried snacks....

I love to try out different variations in my bread recipe. The crust of this bread is slightly different from the other breads that I have tried so far. I am sure this tasty bread will become your family’s favorite. You can even toast this bread with some butter and serve and I am sure your family is just going to love this. Also try out challah bread and japanese milk bread recipe....

Why We Love This Hot Chocolate Balls Recipe Have you become as obsessed with hot chocolate bombs as we are? Hot chocolate balls are easy-to-make chocolate spheres that are filled with cocoa mix and marshmallows. The bombs dissolve when added to hot milk for a nearly instant mug of delicious double-chocolate happiness! My sister-in-law told me about this fun edible gift idea a couple of years ago, but we had already made all our holiday gifts....

Despite the name, this stew does not contain peas at all. It actually has kidney beans, also called red peas in Jamaica. You can start by cooking dry red kidney beans from scratch, which takes some time, or just go with canned beans. Spinners are a great addition, too, because stew peas aren’t the same without them. These tasty little Jamaican dumplings help thicken the stew, making it more substantial....

Kabuli pulao is traditionally an Afghani dish with meat, chickpeas, carrots, and raisins. Since northern Pakistan borders Afghanistan, it’s only natural that a Pakistani adaptation of the traditional recipe exists. My maternal grandparents grew up in Peshawar, Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province. As such, many of my family recipes are native to that region, such as this pulao. My grandmother and mother’s traditional version of this recipe had only chickpeas and golden raisins....

This is a very popular, exotic, highly spiced , Cameroonian one-pot-meal. It is widely known as Kondres and originated from the western part of Cameroon – specifically among the bamelieke tribe. To me, this is the ultimate African comfort food truly nurturing and delicious. For the diet conscious, you may cut down on the oil. During my recent trip back home. I cringed as I watched one of my family members prepare this succulent plantain with tons of oil....

Recipe card Shimla mirch sabji Bhuti (bhutti, butti) is mainly made using onions and is called Piyava bhuti in the Mangalore and Udupi regions. Today, we have added donne mirsanga (capsicum). You can also call it onion capsicum dry masala, semi-dry shimla mirch sabji, or bell pepper gravy in Hindi and English. Each region has its own version. Some add garlic, while others use coriander seeds. The coconut sauce is prepared using coriander seeds, dry red chilies, and coconut....