Why We Love This Fluffy Yellow Rice Recipe Yellow Rice (Arroz Amarillo) is a popular side dish served in countries all over the world. It’s enjoyed throughout Spain, Central and South America, the Caribbean, India, Africa, and Southwest Asia… In fact, you’ll find a signature version of yellow rice on nearly every continent! While there are subtle differences in recipes from various regions, the concept is similar and pretty simple: Long-grain rice is steamed with vibrant aromatics, including onion and either turmeric, annatto, or saffron for that signature yellow color....

Family Thailand Vacation When we started planning our summer vacation last winter, we knew it was time for a grand adventure. Although we’ve traveled abroad several times as a family, our babies are now 14 and 16 years old… And always ready to try something new! We started a family bucket list for travel and narrowed it down by things we like to do, and by culinary favorites. It was clear we were going to Southeast Asia....

Recipe card Ragda patties (pattice) Ragda Pattice is a popular street food from Maharastra (Mumbai) and Gujarat. Every chaat center serves this aloo tikki chaat and have its own version. Ragda means peas gravy, and patties mean potato cutlets or mashed potato cakes. To make ragda patties or aloo tikki chaat, you need sweet chutney made with tamarind and dates, spicy green chutney made with coriander and mint, potato patties or tikki, peas gravy, onions, tomatoes, and sev....

This is just too beautiful to cut but hearing the crusty crunch makes me not think twice about digging right in. Whenever I go to the grocery store, I always pass by this amazing pastry shop that makes beautiful baked goods. One particular pastry caught my attention because it was so beautifully decorated with different berries. You guessed it right! Galette. Since it is apple seasoning we are making Apple galette....

Baked Crispy Potato Wedges – Perfectly tender on the inside and just the right amount of crisp on the outside – these potato wedges are healthy, light, and and a cinch to make . I have been indulging on these recently – Yes, sometimes am fixated on a particular recipe or meal and just keep eating it until am stuffed . Luckily for me, this is baked not fried -thank God!...

Grilling… And Other Lessons From Dad Looking back on my childhood, there are certain things about my dad that stand in the forefront of my mind. Good things. The funny little nicknames he would call us. The father-daughter camp-outs. Sitting with him in a floral velvet chair, reading bedtime stories. Dad’s ability to weave a memory into a colorful tale of years past. He could make some of the horrors of his own childhood sound like classic fairytales!...

You can’t beat a throw-it-all-in slow cooker recipe for those days when we need a hearty and nutritious meal but have little energy or time available. Here is another beauty of a dump (dump it all in, get it?!) recipe my friends! With chunks of beef and only a few other simple ingredients, we have a new take on a traditional beef stew or casserole. This Slow Cooker Beef Goulash is perfect for the whole family, with plenty of flavour and a dense tomatoey sauce....

This guacamole dip can be served with chips, fajitas, tacos, burritos, sandwiches or even bread toast. Everyone has their own version of making this simple recipe and this is mine! I did not know what avocado was until I came to the USA. The first time my husband made me try guacamole dip was at Chipotle. Ever since, this fruit has been a frequent item on my grocery shopping list....

The Best Homemade Mac and Cheese If you have never had the privilege of tasting real homemade macaroni and cheese, made with freshly grated cheese, gently folded into molten cheese sauce… Well, I feel for you. You might be thinking, “Why would I make mac and cheese from scratch when the boxed versions are so good?” Are they though? Or is it possible that you just don’t realize they are mediocre because you’ve never experienced creamy mac and cheese from scratch?...

Why We Love Stevia Lemonade My son Carson is 12 years old, and an absolute sweet tooth. For years, he has come home from school and immediately started sifting through the pantry, hunting for a sweet snack. When no sugar is to be found he’ll ask, “Can I make lemonade?” Me: “Baby, you don’t need all that sugar.” Carson: “How about “Stevia Lemonade??” I always give in. After all, stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener that tames his sweet tooth, at least until the next day....

Mini Blackout Cakes This moist and devilishly dark chocolate cupcake recipe will have everyone begging for more. I’ve made this mini chocolate cupcake recipe dozens of times, for birthday parties, showers, pretty much any occasion, changing only the color of candy melts I use to decorate the tops. Traditionally these cakes are drizzled with white chocolate ribbons over the top, but here I’m showing them with festive colors that are great for Halloween parties or even spring events....

Why We Love This Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with Rotel Tangy, gooey, bold, and utterly comforting, this classic Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel Casserole recipe is just about perfect. It is completely family-friendly without being boring and is a great dish for using basic pantry staples in a fresh and fun way. And how do I know that this Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is loved by adults and kids alike? Not only do my children request it often, but I enjoyed it as a kid myself!...

Squash Casserole – Why We Love It When I was a little girl, we traveled cross-country every summer to visit my Grandma Montgomery in West Virginia. She was a sweet little woman who loved to garden and sit in her rocker on the screened-in porch. She would sit outside watching us with a serene smile, as we played in her expansive yard under the trees. Grandma Montgomery passed away when I was sixteen, but I still have loving memories of her kneeling in her garden, covered with a floppy sun hat and a linen shirt, sleeves rolled up to her elbows… Or in her apron, cooking comforting garden-fresh dishes....

Why We Love This Homemade Cherry Pie Filling Recipe We love fruit pies, with sweet and juicy seasonal fruit nestled into a buttery and flaky crust. Cherry pie is a classic American treat for summer, but it is actually (surprisingly) easy to make with homemade pie filling any time of year! You can make a delicious cherry pie recipe with fresh cherries, or you can use frozen cherries when fresh are not in season....

If you love chicken recipes, check out our readers’ favorite chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani, and one-pot chicken pulao. What is chicken handi? Handi chicken or murgh handi is a traditional and classic North Indian and Pakistani curry prepared by slow-cooking chicken (bone-in or boneless) in a copper vessel or earthen clay pot, known as a handi. So basically, Chicken Handi translates to chicken in a clay pot. Chicken handi is made with aromatic spices, yogurt, cashews, and onion tomato gravy, giving it a distinct flavor and aroma....

Why We Love This Chicken Yaki Udon Recipe One-pot recipes are some of our absolute favorites! With everyone’s busy and ever-changing schedules, I know you know how important it is to have a cache of foolproof quick and easy dinners ready at all times. This Chicken Yaki Udon recipe is a simple Japanese noodle dish made with stir fry vegetables, meat, and thick udon noodles… It’s fast, flavorful, and fabulous to serve any night of the week!...

Check the traditional rice appe (paddu, paniyaram), Vrat fasting recipes, and Ganesh Chaturthi recipes. About chocolate paniyaram Appe, also called appo, paniyaram, appam, or paddu, is a traditional and popular dish prepared specially during Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankashti Chaturthi. Traditionally appe or paniyaram is made with rice. But it has multiple variations, like instant banana appam (paniyaram), apple appe, and spicy wheat appe, temple style appe or paddu. Today’s post is all about chocolate appe that can be served as a snack for your kid’s tiffin box, after school evening snack, or even as after meal dessert....

Not just a cinnamon roll. Not just cinnamon cookies. These, my friends, are Cinnamon Roll Cookies! Let’s pause and relish the idea. Why? Why not leave things be and let a spice cookie be a spice cookie and a cinnamon roll be a cinnamon roll? Well for starters, I’m an overachiever. Second, cinnamon cookies and spice cookies are generally not that visually appealing. Third, cinnamon rolls take all day to make....

Looking for recipes to make the season sparkle? Elegant and simple Clams Casino recipe, a fabulous party snack for the holidays! When we throw parties I think long a hard about what sort of food to prepare… Will our event be casual or slightly more formal? Will we offer a sit-down dinner with multiple courses, or just set out heavy hor d’oeuvres? Although I love grand dinner parties, I find people are more comfortable when we keep things casual....

Every year, Lt. Dan and I each like to take one of our kids on a special getaway. This relaxed one-on-one time provides opportunities for reconnection, tough adolescent talks, tons of laughs, and memory making. This year was my chance to take Carson on a mommy-son adventure. Planning our vacation took a little more effort than planning my girls’ trip with Ava last year. Although Carson and I have a strong bond, we do not always enjoy the same activities....