In our family, we take barbecuing seriously! One of the perks of being in sunny LA is that we can do barbecues anytime we want. We don’t necessarily have to wait for summer to fire up the grill. Weekend grilling is a thing in our backyard. 😉 For this week, I am sharing with you these babies here which are outrageously delicious in every bite. Perfect for this coming Labor Day!...
Why We Love Bacon Wrapped Vegetables Oven Roasted Vegetables with Maple Glaze ALL wrapped in bacon. I have a theory that if you wrap anything in bacon, it becomes mysteriously delicious. Does anyone share this theory with me? Bacon Wrapped Cardboard… Shoes… Parsnips. Just kidding. I love parsnips. Yet I know three other people that happen to live in my house who would rather tackle eating a sneaker than a parsnip....
These can be served for morning breakfast or any time of the day with a cup of coffee. I am sure you are going to love making this as it is simple, can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. No yeast is added and thus, no rising or rolling. I had overripe bananas in my pantry and wanted to try something different from Indian cuisine and I ended up making these beautiful and incredibly delicious, irresistible donut balls....
The recipe is called Balehannu Rasayana in Kannada. We call it Kele Hashale (hesale, hershale) in Konkani. This rasayana is an instant & easy sweet recipe where ripe bananas (not overripe) or mango or musk melon are chopped into pieces and mixed with jaggery or brown sugar for desired sweetness, and then coconut milk is added to it. Toasted sesame seeds or til, cardamom powder, and cashews can be added for additional flavor....
This post is specially for my readers who have asked me on my social media how I go about planning my Christmas dinner menu. To make this task easier, I am providing a detailed list of holiday menu items along with pictures. From this list I pick and choose few items belonging to each category and plan my menu ahead of time. This makes Christmas grocery shopping so much easier....
About the recipe This traditional butter cake or ghee cake is one of the best cake recipes prepared using basic ingredients from your kitchen. You can try this simple cake recipe even if you are new to baking. Are you a fan of Kentucky butter cake, cochin bakery cake, Kerala ghee cake, or Iyengar bakery ghee cake? Then you will love this simple homemade golden butter cake which is super soft, moist, and utterly buttery delicious....
Why We Love This Frito Chili Pie Recipe You know I am a big fan of great retro recipes that are no-frills but have big, comforting flavors that we all love. Many are easy to prepare and perfect to feed a crowd for fun gatherings. Frito Chili Pie is a fabulous old-school recipe for tailgating, casual holiday parties, and campfire dinners. It’s just the right combo of crunchy, salty, savory, meaty, and cheesy that you crave in a classic party food!...
About Honey Sriracha Tofu I love tofu in any form and experiment with it a lot. For me, a tofu dish without the aroma of basil or other similar aromatic herbs is just incomplete. This recipe below is not only easy to make but also tasty. The spiciness of sriracha and the sweetness of the honey combined with the aroma of sauteed ginger, garlic, and basil leaves makes this spicy tofu stir fry just amazing 🙂 There is no bland tofu here!...
Why We Love This Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe Oatmeal cookies are one of the simplest cookies to make well. Even grocery stores can do it. If I ever grab a cookie off of a pre-made cookie platter, I always go for the oatmeal raisin cookies because they are the most likely to taste somewhat homemade. Even so, there are definite standouts in the oatmeal cookie category. Today I’m sharing The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I’ve ever made or tasted....
About the white Oreo fudge recipe To make this no bake fudge, all you need is oreos, white chocolate, and condensed milk, that’s it. The chocolate and condensed milk are first melted using the double boiler method or microwave - -whisk until smooth. Then, the chopped Oreos are folded and poured into the pan to set. I love this dessert for how easy it is to make; there is not much cooking involved, no baking, just mixing and setting....
Smoothie bowls are one of the best recipes to try during summer where we look for ways for cooling down and also to cut down on time spent in the kitchen. No cooking is required to make a smoothie bowl and it keeps you energized the whole day. Smoothie bowls are also good for any diet - vegan and vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo and keto-friendly. In short smoothie bowl is nothing but a soft served smoothie eaten from a bowl rather than a cup with added toppings like granola, seeds, dry fruits and nuts, or fresh fruits....
Our braised beef recipe here doesn’t need many ingredients or much effort. However, it will take patience because we need to cook these babies low and slow. Patience, my child, patience! And I’m telling you this extra step guarantees mouthwatering fall-off-the-bone meaty goodness. What Does Braising Do? It is a technique that involves searing and simmering the meat in cooking liquid such as wine and broth. It’s often used for tougher cuts of meat like these beef neck bones to make them fall-off-the-bone tender....
Today I have a hearty and healthy side dish for you, Braised Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Olives. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite cold weather veggies and we make them often this time of year. Although I love fried brussels sprouts or sprouts roasted to crispy perfection in the oven, braising brussels sprouts gives them a unique silky texture and allows you to infuse flavor deeper into the brussels sprouts....
Vietnamese Food Let’s talk about Bun Cha Gio and Vietnamese food… In college, one of my dearest friends and I, often scheduled lunch dates at our favorite Vietnamese restaurant. One day, we entered the restaurant and were intercepted by a young cute Vietnamese waiter who was still learning English. He led us to our table as we chatted and giggled away. The waiter, who seemed to show a special interest in our dining experience, hovered over us, trying to make conversation....
But for now, let’s slow down and take a deep breath. And let’s be grateful and make the most of whatever our life blesses us with by enjoying this ever comforting Shrimp and Grits recipe. Where Do Grits Come From? Grits are ground white or yellow corn, and they are coarsely ground for a toothier texture. Hominy is a traditional corn product used in many cultures, and grits are usually ground hominy....
Caribbean Corn Beef and Cabbage – An aromatic stir fried cabbage and corn beef cooked the caribbean Style with aromatics . Easy peasy weeknight meal. Caribbean food is all about creating robust flavors with the help of distinct spices and herbs like thyme, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper , which are readily available in the region. These flavors easily spice up a dish without hours of cooking . Corned beef (also called bully beef) in the some parts of the Islands and cabbage is one of those meals that these spices come in handy ....
My Sticky Beef Mince Stir Fry has been so popular, I decided to try a chicken mince version to add to my 15 minute meals. Just like beef mince, it’s really versatile – easy to cook with, ideal to freeze, tasty, healthy and great value too. This Cashew Chicken dish is my new go-to 15 minute, zero fuss dinner with loads of fakeway-style flavours. I hope you love it too!...
What is Cassava Fufu? I would describe fufu as mashed, pounded cassava root. However, just about any starchy root will do. Even rice, corn, and green plantains or a mix of whatever you have on hand works. Just grind it and cook it with water, stirring vigorously into a thick, smooth consistency. It is thick enough to scoop up soups or stews. Yum! Recipe Ingredients Cassava fufu is fermented because fermentation softens the cassava and eliminates any potentially toxic compounds it has when raw....
Why We Love This Tuscan-Style Beef Cassoulet Over the years I’ve come up with a game plan for the inevitable “surprise” dinner party expansion when I have to feed a crowd! Instead of making a main dish with a premium high-priced protein (like standing rib roast) that can only be stretched so far, I cook large batches of more casual dishes that still offer a touch of elegance. The trick is to find a recipe that still feels special and tastes luxurious, yet is budget-friendly and can be easily redistributed to feed any number of people....
America Loves Scalloped Potatoes I have made a life of feeding people for the last 30 years. In some ways, it’s like an on-going sociological experiment. I’ve served exotic dishes, and I’ve served American comfort food. I’ve made healthy dinners, and I’ve made gluttonous meals and devilish desserts. It’s interesting to see what unexpected foods draw people to the table, while other dishes (that you’d think would be a big hit) turn people away....
