I’ve always made brownies 1 of 3 ways: Any of the above supply the decadent chocolate flavor as tasted in recipes like my chewy fudgy frosted brownies and mint chocolate chip cheesecake brownies. But there’s another big time chocolate player in town. It’s that wonderfully creamy, fabulously thick magic we all know as Nutella. Today’s Nutella brownies come from my dear friend Shelly. Shelly is the brains behind Cookies & Cups, a blog focusing on what we all know and love: eating dessert first....

I love to make Paan desserts for Diwali. And instead of serving them as mithai, I serve them cold after the meal. And it is the same with these delicious melt-in-mouth paan mawa ladoos too. They have a stuffing of gulkand, which is chewy, floral, and sweet! These Paan truffles or Ladoos in my opinion do full justice to the classic Indian Mithai x Fusion Diwali Recipe. These paan truffles are made with ricotta cheese and milk powder, which adds creaminess to the ladoos....

What is Paan? Paan is a mouth freshener famous in India, which is generally enjoyed after a hearty meal. The paan is made from Betel Leaves, which are very refreshing in flavor. These betel leaves are stuffed with rose jam, and nuts along with macerated cherries. There are so many varieties of paan available these days, and the one that fascinates me the most is the paan on fire. I am yet to try it, but is definitely on my list....

I have tried various variations of the Palak Paneer curry and one of my favorites has been this particular recipe given to me by a dear Punjabi friend, Darshan. The smooth and creamy consistency, melt in the mouth paneer cubes and the simple ingredients which go into making this dish give it a delightful subtle sweet flavor that is sure to keep you satisfied. This curry makes a great accompaniment with rotis, naan or hot steamed rice....

3 and half cups of All purpose flour (Maida)2 and ¼ teaspoon of dry active yeast (1 packet) (using rapid rise)1 tablespoon of sugar1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoon melted butter or oil1 cup luke warm water¼ cup luke warm milk Method: Add the sugar and yeast to luke warm water and stir to mix it. Keep it aside and let it froth up (approximately 10 mins). This step is not required for rapid rise yeast....

I’ve been feeling rather snacky lately. Are you a snacker too? Hand me some hummus, veggies, granola, grapes, peanut butter, trail mix, and pretzels over a meal any day. Working from home has put a small shift on my eating habits and I found myself reaching for little nibbles here and there yesterday and today. The fix? Popcorn, of course. I make microwave popcorn all the time. My favorite is kettle corn, but I’m no stranger to light butter....

Peanut butter + oats + M&Ms = monster cookies! But this peanut butter cookie dough is a little different from our original monster cookies. They’re a little closer to these peanut butter cup oatmeal cookies. The difference? For this recipe, we use all brown sugar to keep the cookies extra soft and flavorful. Tell Me About these Peanut Butter Cup Surprise Monster Cookies Flavor: Peanut butter is front and center....

Always in my regular rotation of homemade snacks, these no bake peanut butter trail mix bars are my favorite pick-me-up. The combination of chocolate chips and peanut butter make it feel like you’re indulging, while the nuts and oats keep you nourished and satisfied. It’s a fact: 1 batch disappears in 24 hours. Same exact story with my no bake coconut granola bars. (Please tell me you’ve tried those by now!...

Don’t you just love a good pasta dish? Good ol’ spag bol certainly has it’s uses as one of those easy dishes that everyone loves (in fact, spag bol is still one of my favourites that I make at least every couple of weeks), but sometimes it’s nice just to shake things up a little. Now this dish has everything going for it when you need to get something on the table quick, but you fancy something a bit different and special:...

While I might have not done too much this Halloween, I’ve been baking quite a bit, doing some minor design changes in the kitchen, looking at paints and thinking about what I want to do with garden. While my mind is preoccupied, I’ve been leaning towards quick and easy recipes for bread (leavened and unleavened) that I could have at hand at any time of the day. These scones were borne out of that idea and necessity....

We have a homemade curry at least once a week at home. I use the term homemade loosely. Sometimes it’s completely from scratch (like this one), or if I’m in a really hurry (like 20 minutes until the kid’s have a hunger meltdown) I’ve no qualms with using shop-bought Thai curry paste. Yesterday, fancying something a little bit different – but without it taking an age, I went back to one of my old posts, and gave the Persian curry I made a bit of a makeover....

Why This Will Be Your New Go-To Vegetarian Dish Fast. A tasty main course that is ready in under 30 minutes. Easy. Prep the pesto, toss the noodles and water in your Instant Pot, cook, and mix it all together before serving!Vegetarian. A wonderfully flavorful vegetarian dinner or tasty side dish. Ingredients To Grab The ingredient list for this recipe is so simple, you likely won’t even have to run to the grocery store to grab anything....

With a flaky, buttery crust folded over juicy plums, this rustic plum galette makes a lovely summer dessert. Whether you call it a rustic plum tart (American), a plum galette (French), or a plum crostata (Italian), you’re going to love this gorgeous summer dessert. With a crackly pastry crust folded over a filling of luscious purple plums, it’s essentially a free-form pie baked on a sheet pan, and it has a deliciously high crust-to-fruit ratio....

History of Salsa The origin of Salsa can be traced all the way back in early 1500’s by Spaniards. Salsa means Sauce in Spanish. Its origin was from the time of Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. The Aztecs were the first ones to introduce Salsa and they passed on their traditions later in Central America. The heart of all the parties is a hearty bowl of Chips and Salsa. While we do very fewer parties, for us these chips and salsa are on weekends or while binge-watching series on Netflix....

Why You’ll Love Making These Homemade Fast. Get cripsy, juicy popcorn chicken made in your air fryer in under 30 minutes.Easy. Chop up some chicken, batter, spray with some oil, and let your air fryer do the rest!High Protein. An incredible grams of protein per serving. Delicious. These tiny little chicken nuggets taste just as good–if not better–than the ones you get from your favorite fast food chicken place. This recipe is sure to please everyone in the family....

Why You’ll Love This Perfect Pork Recipe Quick. Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish. Effortless. Minimal preparation for a no-fuss cooking experience. Incredibly Tasty. The marinade infuses the pork with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor that’s irresistible. With the convenience of skewers, these kabobs are easy to handle and cook evenly, ensuring tender and juicy bites every time. What Is The Best Cut Of Pork For Kabobs?...

What Makes This Pressure Cooker Beef Stew So Great Better ingredients. A long time ago, I used to make beef stew in my Instant Pot with a packaged stew seasoning. Then I started to wonder what was in the mix and decided to make my own. It not only resulted in a much tastier beef stew, but a much healthier one at that.Simple. Not only is this Pressure Cooker Beef Stew crazy delicious, but it’s super easy to make as well....

Fall has arrived and we’re all in a mad dash to bake all the fall things like jalapeño cheddar bread and apple cider donuts. My latest creation is pumpkin swirl cheesecake, a delicious alternative to pumpkin pie and pumpkin cake. Judging by this reader-favorite cheesecake recipe, I know most of you are CRAZY for cheesecake too. How to Make Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake If you look at my classic cheesecake recipe, you’ll notice that today’s pumpkin cheesecake uses mostly all of the same ingredients....

Punukulu are a deep fried snack, a part of Andhra street food culture, served with an assortment of chutneys. There are number of variations to punukulu aka punugulu recipe. What ever the method and ingredients used, punukulu have a tangy chewy interior and a beautiful golden crisp exterior. Inspite of Punukulu being a deep-fried treat, you cannot but feel affection for it and is an example of the simple pleasures of Andhra street food....

Rajma Masala is a typical Punjabi style recipe that I have been trying to improvize on since years. Having tasted it at quite a few Punjabi friends homes (read school/college friends), langar at gurudwara as well as the roadside Punjabi dhabas, I try my best to replicate the same flavor at home. It never tasted the same in any of the places I tried. Each home (or dhaba or restaurant) has its own style of preparation....