Why We Love This Pub Cheese Recipe One thing I noticed after marrying a northerner (over 20 years ago) is that restaurants in certain northern states regularly have an item on their menu that middle-American restaurants don’t. Pub cheese. Beer cheese dip. Sometimes just called “cheese and crackers.” These are all appetizers found in casual eateries, containing a crock of creamy spreadable cheese with a distinct flavor, and something crunchy to spread it on....

Well hello! I call this a party in a skillet because you do not need plates or forks to enjoy this. Just grab a baguette, roti, paratha and you are set – it is wickedly good!!! You know what? I am going to spare you my ramblings today – there is no need too. I had a boring birthday and mother’s day weekend – down with the flu and lost my appetite, also my camera died on me....

Twelve years ago Lt. Dan and I went on our first trip to the Caribbean, to Saint Kitts and Nevis. We relaxed on the beach, ate amazing Caribbean lobster, and danced under the stars. Yet one of the most memorable moments of our trip was taking a catamaran to Nevis, where we discovered a little beach hunt called Sunshine’s Bar & Grill. Sunshine’s is known for it’s Killer Bee Cocktails, made with rum, passion fruit juice, nutmeg, and black pepper....

Kori means Chicken in Tulu, and Rotti means Rice crisps or wafers. Mangalore and Udupi region of Karnataka is very famous for its specialty dishes like chicken sukka, ghee roast, kori rotti, and a variety of seafood recipes such as rava fry, tawa fry, masala fry, pulimunchi, etc. Brahmin food (pure vegetarian) is also very popular and is considered comfort food. This region’s famous street-side foods are churmuri (charmburo), batata ambade, goli baje, bajjis (veg....

I first tried lobster rolls on a trip to Maine several years ago. After a refreshing bike ride along the coast, I was excited to try the world-famous lobster roll. And let me tell you, it knocked my seafood-loving socks off! Cooked to perfection and adorned with a light caress of mayonnaise and a splash of lemon, the lobster roll was the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and tangy. Thanks to its delicious simplicity, I can recreate that crave-worthy flavor right in my own kitchen whenever my taste buds desire....

Why We Love This Low-Fat Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe This chicken broccoli soup is rich and creamy, with a smooth, satisfying texture. It tastes like a fresh broccoli cheese soup with chunks of hearty chicken in every spoonful. However, unlike its full-fat cousin, this satiating sensation is under 300 calories per bowl and contains less than 7 grams of carbohydrates. Not too shabby! The key to making a luxurious creamy soup base, without fatty cream, is to stir in a little fat free cream cheese....

Why We Love Mac and Cheese Pizza What child doesn’t love a hot slice of cheese pizza or a bowl of All-American mac & cheese?! Here, we’ve combined the two for a super easy midweek dinner. Mac and Cheese Pizza is a surefire winner with all of the kids and young at heart! Although I normally like to make macaroni and cheese from scratch, as well as homemade pizza, this is a great place to use quick store-bought products to make a dinner no one could possibly complain about!...

Mangalore buns prepared using ripe bananas are sweet fried buns/pooris/bread and one of the most popular recipes in the coastal region of Karnataka (Mangalore, Udupi, etc.). This recipe is very special to me as it is with this recipe that I started my food blog journey. I had prepared this for breakfast and clicked a picture using my cell phone camera so that I could share it with my folks back in India....

Why We Love This Recipe Ever made fudge from scratch? Ever made fudge without sugar?? Today we’re making Maple Walnut Fudge using only 100% pure maple syrup for the sweetener. This easy old-fashioned no-bake fudge recipe is made with just 5 ingredients – no corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, or other highly-processed ingredients needed. And not only is it made with simple goodness, the recipe also happens to be gluten-free! Homemade maple fudge is fabulously soft and delicious, and tastes like fall mixed with walnuts, pecans, or your favorite nut!...

For those unfamiliar, Khara Bath is the close cousin of rava upma. In Karnataka, rava upma is made with the bansi rava (coarse semolina), the addition of spices, tomato, and vegetables. It is a popular dish on the menu of local tiffin centres, tea, and breakfast joints. Khara Bath is a wholesome and fulfilling breakfast or a teatime delicacy. You will be surprised to know that taste of each rava bath is unique depending upon the dried masala powder used to flavour it....

Why We Love Miso Honey Chicken Crusty juicy Miso Honey Chicken is a simple healthy recipe for quick mid-week meals. Summer is just around the corner and I cannot wait for grill season! We grill all year long. Yet in the summer, grilling is our primary source of cooking. In fact, 4-6 nights a week our dinner comes off the grill. I stash chicken, fish, and pork chops in the freezer through the warm months to thaw and throw on the grill at a moment’s notice....

About the recipe Diwali is around the corner. Since I host a wide range of guests during the holidays, I like to make traditional desserts first and then use half a portion of these desserts in another recipe from a different part of the world to create a fusion. Fusion desserts are fun to make. Their flavors are interesting and look more pretty and festive. My guests love such surprises, and their reactions make me happy....

Oh cheesecake, let me count the ways I love you. Easy to make, no bake, light, creamy, delicious and a bit of a looker to boot. My Creme Egg Cheesecake recipe and my No Bake Mini Egg Cheesecake recipes are some of the most popular that have ever been on my blog. (Oh and can we take a moment to remember THIS over emotional cheesecake related post?! Weep weep.) It’s a funny old thing when you think of hundreds and hundreds of people making a recipe dreamed up by little old me....

According to Google, there are millions of results when you search for a ‘paneer makhani recipe’. So what makes this one special? – The homemade makhani gravy masala is the answer. The magical makhani masala of mine can be prepared in advance and is freezer friendly. This is the curry paste behind all my drool-worthy restaurant-style Indian makhani dishes. Now no need to rush to the nearby Indian restaurant for your favourite murgh makhani or paneer butter masala....

After moving to the States, I really looked forward to my first Thanksgiving gathering with my new American friends. Warm, fuzzy holiday movies had filled my mind with certain expectations, and I was not disappointed. Of course, the main course was delicious, but the dessert was a showstopper: pecan pie. The pie crusted with toasted pecans and the sweetest, most rich, gooey syrup hooked me from the first bite. Now, being the chocoholic brownie-lover I am, pecan pie brownies seemed the best way to merge these classic treats into one unforgettable extravaganza....

What’s better than welcoming the start of BER months ( Hello, September!) with a popular Christmas dish? Oh yes! You didn’t see this coming, huh? And now I can’t believe we’re already talking about the holidays! I’m beginning to ask myself where have I been for the past few months. If you’re as puzzled as me, then welcome to the club! Now I’m hoping that you’ll all be revved up for the holidays with today’s recipe – PEPPERPOT....

If you’ve been to a potluck in the south, you’ve likely had pea salad at some point. Loaded with tender green peas, shredded cheese, pimentos, and a creamy dressing, this chilled dish is a classic staple in the spring and summer. Today we are sharing with you a slightly lighter and healthier English Pea Salad Recipe. It’s made with a low-fat dressing and is vegetarian-friendly, but still includes lots of flavorful salad goodies you love!...

If you follow me on socials you’ll already know that my recent trip to USA heavily featured food… staking out the steaks, much-longed-for famous pizzas, stocking up on treats that are unheard of back home, and generally indulging in foodie offerings. This latest 15 minute recipe has been inspired by my adventures across the Atlantic. I give you… the Philly Cheesesteak! Why you’ll love this Philly Cheesesteak recipe ⭐️ Simple but special sandwich meal ⭐️ Impressive meal ready in 15 minutes ⭐️ Cheaper than pub grub, healthier and delicious Legend has it that a hot dog vendor in the 1930s tried something a little different for lunch one day, and the result was what is now known as the Philly Cheesesteak, which is enjoyed around the world to this day....

It’s that time of year again… And OH HOW I LOVE IT! Christmas is all of my baking dreams come true, a reason to be decadent and delicious and make ALL of the bakes and cakes. Would you look at these cupcakes? Seriously, don’t you just want to BITE THEIR LITTLE POLAR BEAR CUPCAKE EARS OFF they are that stinking cute? (Just me?) I’m always short on time at Christmas, but festive baking is one of my favourite parts of the season....

I’m excited to share a book with you today, written by a friend and fellow food blogger, Jenna Weber. Jenna’s wonderful site Eat, Live, Run, is a fun mix of health-conscious dishes and decadent treats! White Jacket Required is the story of Jenna’s adventures through culinary school, personal independence, tragedy, and love. Jenna’s ability to draw you into her life story, as if you were standing right next to her the whole way through, is uncanny....