For the past few week, I’ve been feeling a bit reminiscent. Part of me misses my old life in DC, the familiar spots and friends that I spent so much time with. After seven wonderful years in a great city, where I worked my first job out of grad school, went back to grad school, made friends that I consider family, met the love of my life, got married and had many other special moments, this would obviously be a hard change....

Both trees were relocated to different parts of the garden and we added a drip irrigation system. Now one would think figs need little to no water but as I learned last week from the farmers at Valley Fig in Fresno, during the fig production phase, the plants do need a little water to let the figs get sweet and juicy. The trees do well in high heat and bad soil but they do need some source of water....

What may look like your typical gingerbread cupcake is anything but average. Deep inside each super-moist crumb you’ll taste cinnamon, ginger, and other warming winter spices. The taste of molasses is pungent, yet not overpowering in the slightest. Buttery and rich, these easy cupcakes are Christmas in a wrapper. There are no flavors I associate more with the holidays than cinnamon, ginger, and molasses. It took me a few tries to perfect this gingerbread cupcake recipe....

Green Chutney is a very popular Indian condiment. It is always found as a side or dipping sauce at most Indian homes and restaurants. There are many variations of green chutney, and I make it a couple of ways, too. One is my Cilantro Mint Chutney, which I make often. We love to eat it as a side with north Indian (Punjabi) meals or as a dipping sauce with any Indian snacks or appetizers....

Sounds naughty, but actually it’s pretty healthy. Crunchy homemade granola, layered with Greek yogurt and caramelized grilled peaches. Take this to work in a little mason jar and you’ll feel way more energised than wolfing down a piece of buttered toast as you run out the door. I nearly always have blueberries in my granola/yogurt, but these peaches make a really tasty change. You can cook them under the grill, on the griddle or even on the BBQ the night before, then just let them cool before chopping, wrapping and refrigerating them for the next day....

1 Take a tbsp of the paste and stuff each of the slit ridge gourd pieces. 2 Heat oil in a vessel, add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add the curry leaves and asafoetida and stir for a 5 seconds. Add the chopped onions and saute for 5 mts. Add the turmeric powder and mix. Place the stuffed ridge gourds in the pan and cook covered on medium heat....

Why These Will Be Your New Favorite Side Dish Fast. These air fryer Hasselback potatoes are perfectly cooked and ready to eat in under 30 minutes.Easy. Slice the potatoes, season, and air fry. Just follow a few simple steps for perfectly cooked sweet potatoes every time. Vegetarian. A delicious vegan and vegetarian side dish that pairs well with any main course. Gluten Free. Naturally gluten-free for a food allergy friendly addition to your next meal....

Ingredients You’ll Need This recipe uses spices you probably already have in your pantry, so you can rest easy that if you have chicken you have the ingredients you need to make this recipe. It’s perfectly served with rice, but can be served with veggies or so many other side dishes to make it a complete meal as well. Salted butter or gheeKosher SaltSmoked PaprikaDried ThymeDried rosemaryGarlic PowderGround Black PepperLemon wedgesBone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves...

This recipe is brought to you in partnership with Red Star Yeast. Do you remember when I published a shortcut variation of Danish pastry dough? You might not—it was several years ago! Since then, I’ve created a raspberry pastry braid and a blueberry cream cheese pastry braid using that same dough. Let’s take it a step further and make individual homemade breakfast pastries. Researching their origin, I learned that traditional Danish pastries came to life around the 1850s by Austrian bakers working in Denmark....

How Do You Make Thai Food At Home? There is no right or wrong way to cook Thai food at home. The fun in cooking is experimenting with different cooking techniques. As you’ll see with the recipes below, you can use your Instant Pot, Air Fryer, or even your stovetop to make the authentic tasting Thai food in your own home. What Are The Best Thai Food Dishes? Believe me when I say that they’re all good....

Why You’ll Love Flavorful Recipe Quick and Flavorful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines the rich depth of garlic with the sweet accent of honey for a taste that’s hard to beat.Pantry-Friendly Ingredients. Utilizing ingredients you likely already have, this recipe is not only convenient but also budget-friendly.Versatility. Serve these honey garlic chicken thighs over rice, with steamed vegetables, or alongside a crisp salad to complete the meal....

Tell Me About this Honey Sweetened Strawberry Lemonade Flavor: Tart, a little fruity, and a little sweet. This is a thirst quencher and tastes especially refreshing served over lots of ice. Ease: This is a wildly easy drink recipe. All this drink requires is juicy strawberries, lemons, honey, water, and a blender. Time: This homemade strawberry lemonade takes about 15 minutes total. That time includes rinsing and cutting the strawberries....

Why Make Baked Potatoes In Your Instant Pot? Fast. Done in less than 30 minutes.Easy. Poke your potatoes, pop them in your Instant Pot, and cook!One-Pot Clean Up. No need to dirty multiple pans. You can make this amazing side dish in one pot.Vegetarian. Works great as a side dish or filling Vegetarian or Vegan main course. What You’ll Need To Make Instant Pot Baked Potatoes Instant PotTrivetPotatoesFork Really, that’s it....

What is a Frankie? At its essence, a Frankie is a roti or chappati, with a layer of egg inside, smeared with a sauce or chutney, and then filled with whatever leftovers you have around. It is then lovingly rolled up into a piece of foil to contain it, handed to you, and you are sent off on your way, tucking into a wholesome snack as you walk around the streets of Mumbai–on in my case, the streets of Keller, Texas....

No campfire? No problem! Bring the magic of s’mores indoors with this foolproof broiler method! When my kids were younger, our backyard firepit was the center of many summer get-togethers. I vividly remember all the kids scouring the woods for the perfect stick, then huddling around to toast their marshmallows. Of course, there were mishaps—tears when a prized marshmallow tragically fell into the flames or surprise when one of our dogs managed to snatch one right off a stick....

What Makes This Coconut Chickpea Curry Recipe So Good Fast. Made in only 40 minutes with the help of your Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot.Easy. Just a few easy steps to have a fantastic Vegetarian meal on your dinner table.Vegan. This recipe uses coconut milk to make it one of my favorite Vegan main dishes.Healthy. Chickpeas are a great source of fiber and protein. When most people think of a curry recipe, they think of lots of ingredients you don’t have and crazy long cook times....

I really don’t know what took me so long to post Kanchipuram idli recipe. One of my favorite idli variety that I must eat on every visit to Kanchi. Whenever we go for Lord Balaji’s darshan at Tirupati, we visit Kanchi too. Other than silk sarees, Kancheepuram is famous for its temples, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and of course the food. One of the most traditional Tamil tiffins or special food is Kancheepuram idli....

As monsoon calls for deep-fried comfort food, it was Kanda Vadas on a rainy weekend. Simple recipe and the vadas taste best when eaten hot off the stove. Just ensure you clean raw kanda with several changes of water before boiling it till soft. 1 Boil kanda along with turmeric pwd, salt and small lemon sized tamarind till cooked and soft. Drain any left over water and cool. Grate or mash kanda cubes and combine with rest of the ingredients (except oil) and shape into oblong shaped pattis or into any shape of your choice....

How to Make A Great Keto Cake Recipe It’s taken me a long time to come up with a keto cake recipe that works. But as soon as I cracked the code on the base keto cake recipe, I’ve gone to town on variations. Everything from Instant Pot Coconut Almond Cake, to a baked Almond Coconut cake, to Flourless chocolate cake, to Carrot cake to Brownies and Lemon Poppyseed Muffins have been coming out of my kitchen these days....

Why You’ll Love This Low Carb Pizza Solution Low in Carbs. This Fathead Keto Pizza Crust is a game-changer for anyone watching their carb intake. With almond flour as the main ingredient, it’s significantly lower in carbs compared to traditional wheat-based pizza crusts. Delicious Flavor. Don’t think for a second that you’re sacrificing taste for a low-carb option. The crust has a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite pizza toppings....