Why We Love This Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe October brings a whirlwind of crisp cool air, leaves, Halloween, and of course, pumpkin! I know I am not the only one who is obsessed with all things pumpkin spice this time of year, right? To make the easiest fall-inspired treat, you can make a simple Pumpkin Shake! It is basically like a slice of pumpkin pie without the pie crust, and therefore, without all the work....

This Kulfi recipe is an ancient Mughal-era recipe from the 16th-century court of the emperor Akbar. Mughal-era recipes, both savory and sweet, are made with rich ingredients, lots of aromatics, and added nuts and dried fruit. Desserts like rice kheer, gulab jamun, milk barfi, and sheer khurma clearly illustrate the use of these ingredients. Why you’ll love this recipe Just 10 minutes of Prep time - Just like my no-churn vanilla bean ice cream, this Quick Kulfi Recipe has a prep time of just 10 minutes....

Mexican Dinner Night This silky sauce adds a perky punch of flavor to any dish! I guarantee once you make this recipe, you will use it over and over again. It’s a creamy smoky sauce with tons of zest and a little hint of spice. In fact, I believe this to be absolutely The Best Ranchero Sauce Recipe Ever! What is Ranchero Sauce? Ranchero sauce is a type of cooked salsa made with tomatoes, peppers, smoky chiles, and spices....

About Semolina Cake This rava cake is inspired by the Mediterranean or Middle Eastern semolina cake recipe, also known as Basbousa. Here is another version of basbousa that you might like. It is a delicate cake infused with saffron, pistachio, lemon, orange, honey, or rose syrup. Just like a perfect Meditteranean dessert. This Indian version of the semolina cake is egg-free and made with the best available local ingredients. In India, semolina is known as rava, suji, or sooji....

Why We Love This Recipe I have always been a big fan of classic fusion dishes – those terrifically creative recipes that combine flavors from two (or more) different countries to create one unique yet familiar food. Think Szechuan beef burgers, Mexican caprese salad, apple pie cream cheese wontons, and buffalo ahi tuna tacos… They are all crazy-good enough to work! This vintage Chinese Chicken Salad recipe is a favorite Chinese-American wonder for potlucks, easy lunches, and make-ahead meals....

Why We Love this Pork Recipe Terrific for holidays, special occasions, or really any dinner, there is something that just feels so festive about a perfectly cooked tenderloin. The lean, buttery – well, tenderness – of the meat has such a delicious taste to make any meal seem special. This baked Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin is a fabulous, crowd-pleasing main dish protein that’s actually ridiculously easy to make in the oven or in the crockpot....

Roasted root vegetables are one of my most used go-to side dishes. In fact, I want to say we eat them at least once a week. It’s so easy to chop up a few sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, parsnips, or carrots and throw them in the oven… sometimes I do it before I even decide what the rest of the meal will be. Roasted root vegetables offer great color, flavor, and texture at meal time....

Why We Love This Homemade Salsa Al Pastor Recipe Salsa what? Ok… Have you ever ordered Tacos Al Pastor at a Mexican restaurant? They are tacos prepared in a similar style to Shawarma, a middle eastern barbecue, brought to Mexico by immigrants. The unique flavors and cooking style has become a beloved fusion-food staple in Mexico and across Mexican restaurant menus worldwide. The last time I made Tacos Al Pastor for my family, I had some leftover marinade in the fridge....

About Seviyan Kheer In the Urdu language, the term ‘seviyan’ refers to vermicelli noodles. Hence across the Indian subcontinent, the milk pudding made with vermicelli and milk is known as seviyan kheer. It is also called – sevai ki kheer, seviyan payasam, vermicelli kheer, or semiya kheer. Seviyan Kheer is very similar to a Persian dessert Sheer Khurma. The difference between these two desserts is Sheer Khurma is made with very thin thread-like vermicelli and sweetened with dates....

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup A classic Tex-Mex favorite. A true crowd pleaser. A bowl of divine comfort. Those are just a few ways that folks describe my gluten free Chicken Tortilla Soup. This classic recipe is easily made on the stovetop in just over 30 minutes. But we decided to create this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup for an even more savory and crave-worthy – but still wonderfully simple – “set it and forget it” soup....

When it’s the holidays, the meat that is always a highlight on the dining table is either Ham, Turkey, or beefy Prime Rib Roast. I totally get it. Don’t get me wrong. But here is a great addition for your holiday table – slow cooker lamb leg. One of those main cuts of meat that is readily available this time of the year and doesn’t require an oven. Freeing up oven space....

Smoke and Mirrors Cocktail Lot’s of people think of grenadine as that neon red stuff found behind lots of bars that make cocktails turn candy-sweet. A traditional grenadine is actually a rich and bright pomegranate syrup that is surprisingly easy to make. In this Smoke & Mirrors Cocktail it’s paired with smoky mezcal for a complex, but easy sipping drink. Share This Recipe With Friends!

During the quarantine, I missed my family and friends so much that I would send them care packages to cheer them up and tell them how much I loved them. And this cheese straw recipe was the perfect treat to include because it’s easy, cheap, and portable. But now that we’re back to parties and gatherings, these babies are still hands-down the most requested snack and appetizer. And I can’t blame them because they are oddly addicting....

What is ‘Manchurian’? Manchurian is a widely popular main course dish of Indian Chinese fusion cuisine. A key ingredient like vegetable balls, chicken, cauliflower, soya chunks, paneer, or mushroom is crispy fried and later dunked in a sweet and spicy Chinese-style gravy sauce. Manchuria is the name of a place in China. The invention credit of this dish goes to the Chinese migrant workers in India, who started their restaurants to cater to the local food lovers in East India....

This garlic mushroom is perfect accompaniment for almost anything from steamed rice, flat breads like NAAN, ROTI, CHAPATI to any variety of dosa or pancakes. This can also be served as a side or appetizer with any drink cocktails and mock-tails at your next potluck, game night or super bowl party. The recipe below is vegan and gluten free. Mushroom is one of my favorites and I have at least one or two recipes prepared using white mushrooms or button mushrooms or portobello mushroom every week....

This summery treat will make you want to get out your best sundress and plan a picnic! It’s bright and fruity, and the intricate design from the bundt pan is just plain pretty. When strawberries come into season, this is my go-to dessert. There are plenty of ways to dress up a bundt cake. Glazes are absolutely gorgeous and add extra sweetness, but you can certainly keep it simple. A light dusting of powdered sugar tastes great and makes an Instagram-worthy finished product....

The first time I tried this deliciousness, I was blown away. The textures of it are uh-mazing. The flaky, flavorsome fish complements the smooth cream cheese and spinach filling incredibly well. And the flavors! Let’s just say they will blow your mind (and your taste buds). 🤯 Besides being just plain awesome, this recipe is also super easy to make. Even if you’re a newcomer to the kitchen, you can have a high-class meal sitting on the table in under half an hour with this recipe....

Urad dal laddu Sunnundalu, also known as sunni vunda or sunni undali, is a no-bake protein ball popular in Andhra Pradesh, India. To make this laddu, you need jaggery (bedlam), urad dal, and homemade desi ghee. Like our almond laddu, this ladoo is also flourless and gluten-free. Urad dal ladoo can be prepared for festivals like Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Sankranthi, and Ugadi. This sweet ladoo is also the best energy booster for kids and pregnant ladies....

Shakarkandi Ki Chaat Shakarkandi is the Hindi term for sweet potatoes. If you go on a food tour of Delhi during the winter season, the sweet potato chaat is the street food delicacy you cannot miss out on. It is commonly known as Shakarkandi Ki Chaat. Traditionally for making chaat, the sweet potatoes are roasted in the fire till they are charred. After removing the skin, the soft smoked potato is diced and tossed with spices....

About the Recipe Tori Gashi is a popular temple-style Konkani dish where whole pigeon peas are first pressure cooked along with yam (surnu or suvarnagadde). The cooked peas and yam are simmered in a simple coconut paste, and a basic tempering is added. You can substitute yam with potatoes, raw jackfruit (kadgi), venti (yam stem), or gabbo (banana plant stem). This South Indian Style Pigeon peas recipe is one of the best protein-rich side dishes for your vegetarian and vegan, gluten-free lunch or dinner....