Speaking of Fall! I want to share THE most perfect September treat. Nothing brings me back to September school days growing up quite like PB&J sandwiches, except for maybe a new set of butterfly hair clips and a lisa frank pencil case. Something you’ve gotta know about these peanut butter & jelly cupcakes: they start from my simply perfect vanilla cupcakes. Have you had the chance to try them in the past week?...
Like buckeye candies, but completely coated in chocolate and dotted with M&M candies! You can dip the peanut butter truffles in tempered chocolate or melted untempered chocolate. I prefer just simply melted chocolate because I like these truffles cold. Tempered chocolate should not be refrigerated. (The only time you really need to temper chocolate is when you want a shiny, attractive chocolate coating for candies that will sit at room temperature....
I originally published this recipe in 2014 and have since added new photos and a few more success tips. This is one of the easiest holiday treats, and I’ve been making at least 4–5 batches every holiday season since I first published the recipe. Not much work is between me, you, and this extremely irresistible peppermint bark… dangerous, I tell ya! There are so many recipes online for homemade peppermint bark, but this one is my favorite because you’re getting 3 layers, it’s made with real chocolate, and it’s really easy to scale up....
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If you’ve been reading my blog for the past few months, you may have noticed that I am a tad obsessed with chocolate covered pretzels. They were the first “recipe” I ever made many years ago. I got my love for chocolate covered pretzels from my mom. She loves them with dark chocolate. Yum! Chocolate covered pretzels quickly became my go-to treat for nearly every holiday. Decorated with sprinkles, nuts, chocolate chips, or caramel, the unique possibilities and variations of chocolate covered pretzels are endless!...
What Makes This Dessert Extra Special? Irresistible Flavor Combination. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the harmonious blend of red velvet and cheesecake flavors, creating a dessert that’s both decadent and delightful.Easy to Make. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these brownies are a breeze to whip up, making them perfect for last-minute cravings or special occasions.Eye-Catching Presentation. Impress your friends and family with these visually stunning brownies that are as beautiful as they are delicious....
Let me just sit back and look at this photo again. I want to re-live this roast chicken sandwich. Oh it was so good! Slices of roast chicken piled on a homemade brioche roll with fried mushrooms, creamy-cheesy garlic mushroom sauce, crispy bacon and leaves of baby spinach. I may have also made this one step naughtier, by lightly toasting the inside of the brioche, and then finishing it off in the pan with the leftover bacon fat....
Seekh kebabs are a standard item on the menu of kebab stalls in India, and they’re also my favorite type of kebab. They’re slightly hot and spicy and use a combination of toasted chickpea flour and egg as binding agents to hold the meat together. These kebabs are made with ground meat like beef, chicken, or mutton; I’m using American Lamb, which is excellent as it produces the best flavor and quality kebabs in this recipe....
Indian-Style Smoked Pork Tenderloin So here’s the thing about it: it’s really quite simple. First you marinade the meat Then you brush off the marinade Then you smoke And then you use that leftover marinade to make a sauce with some half and half Waste not, want not, amiright? Besides, delicious. LOOKING TO TRY SOME MORE INDIAN INSPIRED TAKES ON CLASSIC CUISINE? TRY OUT MY KETO BEEF KHEEMA MEATLOAF AND BEEF BULGOGI BURGERS RECIPES!...
In this post, I am sharing a detailed full-proof recipe with step by steps photos, tips, and a video on how to make the perfectly fermented idli batter at home in two ways using idli rice or idli rava (rice rava) that will give the best, fluffy and soft idli. Bonus, you can also use this batter to make dosa and uttapam. Idli was a staple breakfast growing up and Mom would whip up the batter from scratch....
Coconut macaroons are much easier to make than you think. We’re talking 6 ingredients, 2 bowls, a mixer, and a spatula. That’s it! This recipe is very similar to our original coconut macaroons recipe, but we’re adding fresh strawberries to the mix for a light, refreshing flavor. However, while they might be simple to prepare, it can be tough to get the proper ratio of ingredients for the coconut macaroons to work....
Serving as a sequel to my cranberry bars and lemon strawberry crumb bars, today’s strawberry rhubarb bars are seasonally fresh with hints of orange zest and vanilla. What I love most—and what you’ll find wonderfully convenient—is that all of my crumb bars feature a delicious crust and crumb topping that are made from the same dough. Portion it out, add the layers, and bake. Dessert doesn’t get much easier than this....
The only reason I EVER buy those part baked petit pains in the store is for these stuffed breads (oh and these stuffed breads). Filled with crispy bacon, wilted spinach and melted cheese they turn those pallid-looking, play-doh smelling rolls into the most amazing lunch! I made these last week when we had some guests, There were certainly lots of oohs and ahhs as the bacon sizzled, and also when the spinach was wilted down in that lovely bacon fat (I know I know – how to make a superfood into a superbad (but crazy-delicious) food)....
Market is flooded with cauliflowers these days and is very reasonably priced. Usually buy two big cauliflowers, clean and cut into florets and store in a ziplock bag. I blanch the florets in salted boiling water for atleast 6-8 mts before preparing any curry or dry saute. There are a few variations of Aloo Gobhi and the recipe I’m posting today is sans onions and the spices bring out the natural flavors of the vegetables beautifully....
This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Red Star Yeast. My popular soft dinner rolls are flaky, soft, and buttery. And so are today’s sweet potato version. But today’s recipe produces slightly sweeter and richer-tasting rolls. My team and I tested 4 versions until we found the perfect balance of flavor and fluff! My entire family (kids included) have been enjoying these for weeks. We LOVE them....
I had some extra thandai masala left after making Thandai so decided to try thandai ice cream and can I say we are hooked!! including kids! Rich, creamy, velvety, and delicious is what comes to my mind when I think of it. A very easy recipe with few ingredients. The hardest part of this recipe is the wait while the ice cream freezes!! It is just the perfect blend of thandai and ice cream and I am so excited to share it with you all!...
When I first signed on with Chronicle Books, they had me over at their HQ in San Francisco to check the dummy. It really helped me get a sense of how my book might feel and weight in hands. My book designer, Alice Chau is amazing (she’s designed several books and one of my favorites is the Gjelina cookbook) and perhaps one of the most talented people I know. A few weeks ahead of our meeting where I got to see the dummy....
This chocolate loaf cake from Ina Garten tastes as rich and chocolaty as a brownie. An everyday chocolate loaf cake seems easy enough to bake but, in cooking, the simplest things are often the hardest to get right. The challenge is that most chocolate cakes get their chocolate flavor solely from cocoa powder. This works well in a layer cake when you have a thick chocolate buttercream to add richness and flavor, but in a naked loaf cake, cocoa powder alone leaves you wanting....
1 Add salt to the wheat flour and maida, combine, slowly add water to form a soft yet slightly firm dough. Cover and let it rest till you get the stuffing ready. 2 Blanch the french beans for 3 mts and keep aside. Heat a tbsp of olive oil in a vessel, add the ginger-green chili paste and saute for few secs. Add carrots, cabbage and capsicum and saute for 7-8 mts....
Hello, Hello! Happy belated Diwali 🪔 I hope y’all ate a lot of good Indian food and sweets last night. Unsurprisingly, our Diwali celebration at home was smaller than in previous years. In the past, I invited our family, friends, and colleagues over for dinner but with the house being packed up for the remodel, it didn’t make sense to host a big party. We decorated with fresh marigolds and lit the diyas (the little clay lanterns) to bring in the holiday spirit....
