Recipe card Honey lemon ginger tea (kadha) Honey lemon ginger tea is a simple and refreshing homemade drink passed on to us by our grandmothers. In India, drinks made using fresh herbs and spices are called kadha (kashayam). We used cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, ginger, mint leaves, turmeric, lemon juice, and honey to make this instant ginger tea. You can also call it honey ginger tea, ginger cinnamon lemon tea, ginger mint tea etc....

This recipe is especially for all those who asked me to post eggless biscuits or cookies with jaggery. About the recipe I have used all wholesome ingredients to make these cookies, yet they taste like a delicious sweet treat. After posting a recipe for Wheat Nankhatai and Ragi Nankhatai, I wanted to bake a cookie with oats. I also wanted to substitute sugar with jaggery to make it free of refined sugar, so I am sharing this cookie recipe that is both high in fiber and does not contain refined sugar....

The chicken thighs and legs were on sale at the market, and I could not resist the temptation! Those supermarkets always know how to get you. The chicken used to make this dish can be grilled or fried then simmered with, mustard, seasonings and fresh lemon juice until succulent and aromatic. Anytime I have to choose between fried and grilled food the latter wins.I am not usually a big fan of lemon chicken – mostly because the lemon is always overpowering, but this recipe is just right!...

If your dad has other interests, I hear you. I couldn’t leave out my cool Father’s Day gift ideas for dads who love pickleball, the outdoors, and more. Here are the best Father’s Day cooking gifts (and a few other fun ideas, too). My Top 10 Father’s Day Cooking Gifts 1. For the Tech-Savvy Griller: Traeger Meater Plus: Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer If you’re looking for one of the best Father’s Day grill gifts, look no further....

Let me guess… You always plan to make super-cute Halloween Treats for your neighborhood party, yet when the moment arrives you crumble under the pressure of the thousands of elaborate creations you find on Pinterest. Feeling defeated, you pour a stiff drink and begrudgingly make plain old chocolate chip cookies instead. I feel you. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done this in other areas of my life....

Oh, and another great thing about roast beef dinners! They are not a high-maintenance dish, meaning there’s no slaving over them. You just season them up and pop them in the oven or slow cooker for a few hours, giving you plenty of time to focus on making some fantastic side dishes (or relaxing for a bit 😉). The Roast Beef Recipes Rundown 1. Beef Tenderloin Roast This roast beef tenderloin is the perfect meal for a cozy family dinner or even for a celebratory main course....

Sometimes, I think I was born in the wrong country. Not that I don’t love the United States, with all the freedoms and conveniences it provides. We are very fortunate indeed. It’s just that when it comes to cooking and eating, I always choose ethnic cuisine over standard American comfort food. I revel in the bold spices and fragrant produce found in Asian and Latin-American recipes. So much so, that when I do make classic American meals, I tend to doctor them up with ethnic ingredients....

What are your plans for Diwali or Deepavali? We are planning to host a tea party for all our friends here and then we are planning to relocate end of this year. Downsizing is really so tough. I can’t imagine giving away some of my blog items 🙁 For now we are having fun setting up the menu for Diwali 🙂 The first item that my husband included in the list this time are the kachoris....

Check out our list of best sweets and desserts for Indian festivals, Navratri recipes for 9 days, and Special Diwali sweets. About Indian Apple Pudding Halwa (Halva) also known as aluva, halua is an easy-to-make popular pudding dessert from Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine prepared mainly using semolina (sooji), wheat flour, grains, or nuts by roasting them in ghee and cooking with water or milk. But these days, you get to see a lot of variations to it prepared using fresh fruits and vegetables in season....

One pan meals, and particularly tray bakes, are the easiest way to have a nutritious dinner ready with little faff. You can also prep them in advance, meaning all we have to do is switch on the oven when a busy mealtime arrives. This quick Chicken Tray Bake is a simple but flavour-packed recipe that can be easily modified out of asparagus season with other veggies. With little effort (and washing up), we have a healthy, zesty, family friendly Lemon Chicken Tray Bake recipe....

Why We Love This Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe This Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe is freshly picked out of my garden! Tomatillos offer a vibrant tart flavor, almost like a citrusy apple, and are much firmer than tomatoes. Today’s Creamy Tomatillo Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe is unique because it contains avocados as well as tomatillos. The creamy consistency of the avocados combined with the zippy tomatillos is sublimely addictive. It is basically the perfect combination between guacamole and green salsa!...

Why We Love Bacon Cheeseburger Soup What is better than a beefy, juicy burger loaded with cheese and crispy bacon? How about an entire bowl of bacon cheeseburger goodness that you can eat by the spoonful?! This Bacon Cheeseburger Soup recipe is a super comforting family favorite. It’s a classic creamy soup recipe that features bacon, beef, cheddar cheese, tomato, and zesty herbs… and tastes just like your favorite restaurant cheeseburger!...

This Baingan Ka Raita Recipe is one of my recent discoveries and I am totally loving it. It is a fuss-free, easy, and unique raita recipe. With this raita recipe in hand, you can include eggplant in your everyday meal in a delightful manner. Raita is one side-dish that adds loads of charm to the everyday Indian meal. It is a perfect condiment to compliment the spicy Indian curries and rice dishes....

Classic Baked Brie Cheese Some recipes never get old, like a classic baked brie. Every holiday season I fall head over heels (again) for this oozing hot liquified cheese appetizer. Baked brie can be prepared in many different ways. Some like it cut and baked on toast, or a whole wheel of brie wrapped in puffed pastry is another common rendition. However, a naked baked brie topped with boozy sticky sweet cashews is a personal favorite I like to surprise my holiday guests with each year....

An Easy Taco Recipe to Feed a Crowd Easy baked tacos are a fabulous midweek meal. This taco bake recipe has a slightly saucer meat filling, yet keeps all the tacos warm, crunchy, and cheesy so they’re ready at the same time! I realize it’s a small problem… But it’s still a problem. You’re making crunchy tacos for your family, but as you fill them, the bottoms get soggy and cold while you try to get each plate ready....

Recipe card What is basbousa? Basbousa (Basboosa, basboussa) is a popular semolina cake soaked in sweet syrup from the Middle East. The semolina batter is first baked and then sweetened with orange, rose, or any simple syrup. It can be cut into square or diamond shapes and served. Basboussa is also called rava cake in India, Revani in Turkey, Hareesa in Palestine and Jordan, Shamali in Armenia, and Namoura in other parts....

That said, during my first Mardi Gras experience in New Orleans, I got to try a heavenly bite of the magical light as a feather fried dough generously covered in powdered sugar that is the New Orleans beignet. 😍 From then on, Cafe du Monde’s beignets (and beignets in general) have had a special place in my heart. Dubbed as the official state doughnut of Louisiana, these rectangular treats are deep-fried, pillowy, light, and puffy doughnuts made with a yeasted dough and just the right amount of sweetness with a dusting of powdered sugar....

Recipe card About holiday no bake fudge This Christmas fudge is the 5th no-bake fudge recipe I have added to my festive Christmas dessert platter this year, along with peanut butter fudge, oreo fudge, holiday white chocolate berry fudge, and chocolate fantasy fudge. Yes. I prefer making a variety of fudge as it hardly requires 5 minutes of your time to mix everything and set. It also is one of the best holiday gifts....

Why you’ll love this recipe Ingredients Green Peas: You can use fresh seasonal peas, frozen green peas or canned peas in the recipe. Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter. This is going to give a rich flavor to the dish. If you want to cut on fat, you can reduce its amount in the recipe. Heavy cream: This gives a creamy base for the sauce. You can even use whole milk or half and half here....

Try famous Karnataka food like neer dosa, ragi rotti, sheera, ragi halbai, and chitranna (easy lemon rice). Why is it called Bisibelebath? The term bisi bele bath means hot lentil rice dish in English. Bisi means hot in Kannada, bele means lentil, and bath means cooking together. Masala khichdi is very popular in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Punjab, almost across India, and each state has its variation. The below recipe for masala khichdi is called Karnataka-style bisi bele bath!...