Navratri is a special festival for me. We observe fasting throughout the 9 days of the festival. And along with observing the fast, we dance our hearts out through the night. This dance is a Gujarati folk dance called Garba. And for us Gujaratis, this festival is very special. My mom would make at least 4-5 different varieties of fasting recipes, whenever we would observe a fast. We used to enjoy these vrate ke aloo, with Rajgira Bhakris, and Kuttu Ki Poori....

Why does pastry have to be so darn tasty! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten anything wrapped in pastry that didn’t taste good. I just stopped, sat there and thought about that really hard for a couple of minutes, and no, there’s nothing. Hail to the pastry. These lemon puffs are no exception. A flat bottom layer of crunchy sweet pastry, topped with zesty cheesecake flavours, and then finished off with a big, flaky, puffy top layer of more golden, sweetened pastry....

Enjoy Some Keto Halloween Candy And Celebrate Guilt-Free This Year! So it’s that time of year again, and sugary candy goodness is literally everywhere. It’s at every grocery store, gas station and even in most retail stores these days, and the temptation to indulge hits really hard this time of year. But fear not, keto fam, as I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a list of 15+ Halloween candy recipes that are keto-friendly to help you stay low carb while still being able to participate in of the best candy-filled time of the year!...

This trip was all about the strawberries and yes, I got to pick and eat a lot (see the chocolate covered strawberries and creme brûlée below). The purpose of this trip was to learn about strawberry farming practice and the nutritional benefits behind strawberries and the trip was named 12 Reasons (though there are many more reasons to keep strawberries in your diet). The inner science nerd in me was very excited when we spent some time learning about all the wonderful work being done by the commission and the Strawberry Research and Sustainability Center, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo....

What Makes This Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Drool-Worthy? Crispy. This will be the most perfectly crisped shrimp you’ve ever made. The cornmeal takes it to a whole new level.Sauce. This Air Fryer shrimp sauce is going to rock your world. It’s creamy with a touch of sweet, a touch of spice, and the perfect amount of tang. You’re going to want to lick your fingers!Easy. I think food tastes better when it’s so easy to make....

Who doesn’t love Puri Bhaji? It is India’s most loved indulgent vegetarian North Indian breakfast fare. The mere sight of Puri Bhaji is enough to set my spirits high and comfort my soul especially on a rainy or gloomy day. I do indulge myself and my family to a plate of puri bhaji every now and then and I also like to try out different versions of the potato curry to go with puri especially those that do not require too much work....

Why You’ll Love These For Breakfast Homemade Goodness- These muffins are made from scratch, ensuring a wholesome taste that store-bought ones can’t match.Fall in Every Bite- With tender apple chunks and aromatic cinnamon, each muffin embodies the essence of autumn.Easy Baking- A straightforward recipe with simple ingredients, perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers.Perfectly Portable- Ideal for on-the-go breakfasts or as a comforting snack, these muffins are versatile and convenient....

This hearty kale and quinoa salad is filled with crisp veggies, juicy grapes, and cashews, but the chutney dressing is what makes it shine. This kale and quinoa salad is one of my fall favorites. It’s packed with crisp veggies, grapes, and crunchy roasted cashews, but what really makes it shine is the dressing made with mango chutney and curry powder. It would make literally anything taste good! If you’re in the mood to mix things up, you can easily swap the grapes for diced apples or toss in some dried cherries or cranberries....

Four weeks into my diet, and a new chippy has just opened up the road from us (groan!!). Served in paper (those polystyrene containers just aren’t the same) with an obscene amount of salt and vinegar (more than I would add to ANY other food), chippy chips should be outlawed for their addictiveness. Well, only whilst I’m on a diet. The rest of the time we can all eat them....

Sprouts coated with parmesan, then baked and topped with crispy bacon! Erm yes, I’ll have the whole tray please! Serving Suggestions Make your Christmas Dinner a special one with these recipes: The final speedy recipe in my series of four sprout side dishes (check out the others here – 3 cheese sprout gratin , honey balsamic sprouts with almonds and shaved sprout salad with honey mustard dressing). Easy Roast Turkey Recipe Pigs in a Blanket Recipe The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Make Ahead Gravy for Christmas The Best Yorkshire Pudding Recipe Simple butter pepper carrots Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you)....

Whip up my easy, crowd-pleasing baked ziti recipe—it’s perfect for cozy weeknights yet special enough for company, and an absolute superstar at potlucks! What You’ll Need to Make Baked Ziti Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Boil the Noodles Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the 1 lb of ziti noodles according to the package instructions until a few minutes shy of al dente, about 7 minutes....

Banana bread. The graveyard of brown bananas. Wow, I really shouldn’t be given a job trying to entice people to read recipes. Oh wait. Doh. Ok, let’s try that again. Tender, fluffy banana bread topped with caramelized bananas and crunchy hazelnuts. Yeah, that’s probably a bit more like it. I love a slice of banana bread with a cup of coffee. My oaty chocolate chip banana bread is my usual go-to, but this is next stage banana bread....

Why You’ll Love These Amazing Muffins Nutritious. Made with wholesome oats and bananas, these muffins are a great source of fiber and essential nutrients.Easy. Mix the ingredients, scoop into muffin tins, and bake. Simple and quick!Delicious. The natural sweetness of bananas combined with the hearty texture of oats makes these muffins irresistible. With this easy recipe, you’ll have a batch of healthy, homemade muffins ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast or a tasty snack, these Banana Oatmeal Muffins are sure to please....

Although I often serve up boiled rice or egg fried rice with my Chinese-style dishes, sometimes I fancy noodles instead.These are a copycat of the ‘soft noodles with beansprouts’ that you often see on a Chinese takeaway menu. They’re full of flavour and I love the soft chewy texture of the noodles with the slight crunch of the beansprouts. Noodles – I like to use ready-cooked medium egg noodles, but you can use dry egg noodles if you prefer....

On the kitchen front, its all about french beans and not hot pakodas or roasted corn cob (those monsoon food cravings!) French beans in my kitchen are used for Chinese cooking or an occasional vegetable pulao or upma. Though I like to cook beans in combination with potatoes or carrots for added flavor, today I decided on a beans stir fry with roasted ground nut powder.

If you are looking to whip up a red, white, and blue dessert for the 4th of July holiday, this berry parfait with cake and ice cream is just perfect!! This mixed berry parfait is my favorite way to use up that leftover cake and also my go-to dessert to bring to BBQs and summer parties. Here are some of my other summer and 4th July party favorites Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta, Strawberry lemonade, and Red Velvet cupcakes, or red velvet brownies....

I’m sharing how to make the best besan ladoo at home, which is perfectly firm (not crumbly) and melts in the mouth. Besan Ladoo is very popular in India and is always part of celebrations and festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and more. There are many varieties of laddu, such as atta ladoo, rava ladoo, coconut ladoo, and motichoor ladoo, but besan ladoo is one of my favorite ladoo! This is my family recipe, and I am so happy to share it with you all!...

A few tweaks to the back-of-the-box recipe make these the best Rice Krispie Treats ever. What You’ll Need To Make The Best Rice Krispie Treats Butter: Provides the rich, buttery flavor and helps bind the treats together. Mini Marshmallows: The main sweetener and binder, melted marshmallows create the gooey, sticky texture that gives Rice Krispie treats their characteristic chewiness. Vanilla Extract: Adds a touch of vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the treats....

-Yes, I did squeal with girlish delight when I put these together and saw how they turned out all lined up together -Yes, I can fit a whole one in my mouth (I tested that theory several times) -Yes, I did drink the teeny tiny, slightly warm beers once Chris had finished photographing them I was having a bit of a cooking/baking day on Saturday. My folks were coming around for tea the following day, so I’d been making some meatballs ahead of time....

Shishito peppers are Japanese cultivars and are related to the Padrón peppers of Spain, the latter being much smokier. You can use this recipe with either pepper. I find them to taste best when seared, charred, and burnt because the skin transforms in taste and adds complexity to the flavor of the peppers. Sometimes, I will sear a few peppers and use them to garnish fried rice, add them to salads, or even over cold soba noodles....