Over the weekend we prepared two traditional savory preparations ~ Ribbon murukkulu and Chegodilu. Ribbon Murukku is prepared from Jantikalu dough that is deep fried using the ribbon disc of the jantikalu gottam. I have already blogged Jantikalu recipe and you can follow that recipe to prepare Ribbon Murukkulu. Pearls of Wisdom ~ When you notice something good about someone, compliment them. Even if you have said it many times before, say it again....

I originally published this recipe in 2013 and have since added new photos and a few more success tips. It’s like… why not just eat a s’more? Do we really need a cookie bar that’s s’mores flavored? The answer is yes. Real s’mores, in all their sticky, messy, campfire-fresh glory are obviously a special treat. But here we get to enjoy those same exact flavors in convenient travel-friendly form and with a thicker, softer graham cracker base....

Yes and yes I’m sorry. Butter is our best friend in the kitchen, especially when it comes to pie crusts and cookies and cakes and cupcakes and poundcake and oh yeah, every other thing we have ever baked! Butter’s so common in our recipes that we often take this simple ingredient for granted. But the truth is that butter is just as fussy as the next baking ingredient. If your butter is too warm, forget about creaming it and your “fluffy cake” will end up dense, lifeless, and flat....

You guys know I love stupid simple recipes. I also love using the tools and gadgets I have in my kitchen to make amazing food faster and more efficient. These Shawarma Green Beans are an excellent example of that! Using your Air Fryer these Shawarma Green Beans are done in 15 minutes total - prep included! They’re the perfect side dish for Butter Chicken, Kofta Kababs, or even Tandoori Chicken!...

This recipe is straightforward yet packed with lots of flavors. The squash is first cleaned out and then stuffed with a filling of chorizo cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Once baked, the squash falls apart into threads. You can see evidence of the squash threads appearing on the edges of the squash after it bakes in the oven. I melt a bit of cheddar on top and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for the final finish....

Why You’ll Love This Recipe Fast. Not including the time to marinate the lamb, this Lamb Steak recipe is done in under 30 minutes. Easy. Create the marinade and add the lamb, place the lamb steak in the air fryer and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 150F.Flavorful. Packed full of Indian spices, your taste buds will be blown away by this amazing marinade. Low Carb. Only 2 net carbs per serving....

Why You’ll Love This Tasty Salad Satisfying. This Grilled Steak Salad is not only packed with robust flavors but also incredibly satisfying. The combination of grilled steak, savory ham, and rich cheese creates a salad that’s a full meal on its own. Quick and Easy. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious salad in no time. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. Versatile....

You can add the vegetables in at different times, depending on the cooking times of each vegetable, so everything will be ready at the same time. Whilst I love fancy vegetable sides:roasted with garlic and parmesan, sprinkled with bacon, tossed in honey, smothered in creamy sauces etc. I also love the freshness, simplicity and crunch of freshly steamed vegetables. I often serve my roast dinners with simple steamed vegetables – after all, once you have a lovely roast joint of beef, crispy roast potatoes, luscious gravy and sky-high Yorkshire puddings, having some simple veg to go with it balances the meal out perfectly....

Have you ever tried my strawberry biscuit cookies? Buttery, tender, and flaky, the cookies come together like an actual biscuit dough filled with fresh berries. They’re adorable, sweet, and topped with icing. But they don’t have that chewy-dense texture we all know and love about, say, chocolate chip cookies. That’s because throwing fresh strawberries into cookie dough creates an overly wet cookie dough… aka a cookie paste. I love the strawberry biscuit cookies, but I never really gave up on my strawberry cookie quest....

Strawberry phirni is a creamy, fruity, light dessert perfect to celebrate special occassions like birthdays, get togethers or Valentine’s day. Summer is upon us and the season for fresh strawberries is almost over. I’m trying to make the best use of these red beauties in my cooking. For Valentine’s day, I had prepared strawberry pudding using fresh strawberry puree and refrigerated the left over puree. I had to make good use of it so I decided on giving a twist to the classic traditional Indian dessert, phirni, by adding strawberry puree....

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are my ultimate favorite. By far, my #1 cookie. If I’m ever in a coffee shop looking for a sweet treat to pair with my coffee, I would absolutely chose the oversized oatmeal raisin cookie over the triple chocolate chunk creation. It’s the buttery, chewy oats, the kick of cinnamon, and the overload of plump, juicy raisins that lure me in every time. Or maybe it’s because they sound healthier?...

You know you’re getting old when you get excited by a good Yorkshire pudding rise. But come on – how lovely does that look! It could probably serve 6, but I want a whole corner to myself, and so does everyone else in the family, so let’s stick to a calorific 4-person toad in the hole. So, what is Toad in the Hole anyway? It’s basically just a giant Yorkshire pudding with sausages cooked into it....

De-seed 2 large tomatoes and dice. Peel and dice 2 cucumbers. Cut a cheese cube into small pieces. In a bowl, whisk 1 1/2 tbsps olive oil, a large pinch of powdered sugar, crushed pepper, pinch of salt and a tbsp of chopped coriander leaves or mint leaves. Add the diced tomatoes, cucumber and cheese to the bowl and mix well. Chill and serve.

Rava upma is a staple breakfast at our home, and we make it every week. It is easy and quick to make, and uber delicious. I like serving it with my masala chai and some coconut chutney. I have always had upma for breakfast growing up at home. What is Rava/ Suji? Rava or suji is coarsely milled durum wheat more popularly known as Semolina. This flour is more popularly used to make pasta and sweet puddings globally....

What is Pongal? Pongal in Tamil translates to overflowing. The overflowing of milk signifies prosperity and abundance in Tamilian culture. Pongal is a 4 day long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Special delicacies are made during this festival. Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal, Payasam, Sambar and Coconut Chutney, to name a few. What is Khara Pongal? Khara Pongal and Ghee Pongal are the two other names of Ven Pongal. The recipe is super easy to make and is uber delicious....

Cheers, Rosa incidentally i have ALL the ingredients in my kitchen right now and since we’re about to be hit with a mega snowstorm, this just might make it in my dinner menu. because who needs the bread and milk when soba is around? Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ

Between all the zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, and zucchini cookies, it’s only a matter of time before our zucchini begins begging us for savory herbs and cheese. LOL. Which it gets in today’s recipe (and these savory zucchini biscuits, by the way). I figured you would appreciate a vegetable-packed side dish in between all the sweet options. My entire family loved this side dish, children included. Let me show you how it comes together....

Back-to-School Recipes: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner, & Desserts And just like that, another summer draws to a close and back-to-school time is on the horizon. I’m here to take just a little bit off your plate with a complete list of 35+ back-to-school recipe ideas. I have everything from breakfast, snacks, dinner, and of course, dessert—all collected for you below. As a parent, I understand time is precious and schedules can get hectic during the school year....

What Makes This Savory Bread Pudding So Fantastic If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious breakfast/brunch recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This Savory Bread Pudding takes all the things you love about a good breakfast casserole and packs it all into one deliciously savory dish. It’s packed full of eggs, ham, cheese and sourdough bread and is baked to absolute perfection. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to breakfast, the easier the recipe the better....

Welcome to my complete cookie guide. There’s enough sugar to last us an entire year! After years of baking cookies—and writing a cookie cookbook—I have a pretty good understanding of what works and what doesn’t. Let me help you avoid a failed batch of cookies with my highest rated recipes and no-fail success tips. I recommend starting with my beloved Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies—also a reader favorite. 🙂...