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I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and a few more success tips. You’ve probably heard of macaroni and cheese made with a cheesy butternut squash sauce before. I was never convinced that sauce, made primarily from a winter squash, could produce the same comforting appeal that classic mac and cheese sauce does. Squash, you will never be cheese. However. This sauce is unlike anything I’ve ever had before....

Molasses Cookie Comparison Molasses cookies were an enormous part of my childhood. My mom and I baked her soft gingersnaps together nearly each December—I even published her recipe in Sally’s Baking Addiction cookbook. Over the years, I’ve shared many molasses cookie recipes on my website and in my cookbooks. Most stem from the same-ish recipe, so let’s review each: Soft Molasses Cookies: Super chewy with soft centers. Soft White Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies: Studded with white chocolate chips, these cookies are tender, lusciously soft, and mega chewy....

Maize,corn,mokkajonna,bhutta,….who doesnt love corn?I have such wonderful memories of amma roasting corn cobs and rubbing them with chilli pwd,salt and lemon juice especially during the monsoons.Eating piping hot corn on the cob is my kind of comfort food.Just love eating corn in all forms, be it corn bhel,corn chaat or flavoured ‘corn in a cup’ or just plain steamed corn kernels.I regularly prepare a healthy sprouts corn salad with fresh corn and sprouts which is healthy and a wholesome meal in itself....

I am an okra fan and always look forward to cook it, be it a comforting stew or a simple stir fry. In today’s recipe, the stuffed okras are cooked in a subtly sweet onion-tomato base which is spiced up with a zing of fresh ginger and a tangy punch from the lemon juice and chaat masala. Well, this semi-dry okra dish truly lived up to its exotic sounding name – Dahiwali bharwaan bhendi, sounds exotic, doesn’t it?...

Do you have a donut pan? Add this fun baking tool to your collection because today we’re making baked chai spice donuts! Why You’ll Love These Baked Donuts: Baked, not fried A quick & easy breakfast treat Double dose of chai spice—in the batter and the coating Just like baked cinnamon sugar donuts with a fall twist Soft, dense, and cakey (more like a muffin than a fried donut) Make donuts or donut holes with the same recipe...

A dear friend sent me almost 2 kilos of eggplants that she harvested in her kitchen garden. Made vankaya pachadi (chutney), gutti vankaya kura (stuffed brinjals) and vangi bhath (eggplant rice) last week and my family felt that I was going overboard with eggplant recipes. 🙂 I still had a good amount of this purple beauty sitting in the refrigerator that I wanted to use as quickly as possible. Today, I made an Indo Chinese style eggplant dish from Nita Mehta’s book which I cooked for the first time....

You can modify the recipe to suit your family’s taste buds with endless combinations. These enchiladas filled with a flavorful combination of ingredients, layered with white sauce, a tangy homemade tomato salsa, finished with a generous sprinkling of grated cheese and baked, makes for a hearty dinner. How to prepare corn tortillas or flour tortillas Prep & Cooking: 45 mts, baking: 40 mts Serves: 4-5 persons Cuisine: Tex-Mex . 1/4 cup thick buttermilk (whisked well) 1 cup home made salsa 1 cup white sauce 1/2 cup grated cheese For filling: 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (onions, carrots, beans, baby corn, capsicum, cabbage) 1 tomato chopped 1/4 cup boiled sweet corn left over chicken curry (or cooked shredded boneless chicken) – optional 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce 3-4 tbsps coriander leaves or parsley finely chopped dried red chilli flakes for seasoning salt to taste 1 tbsp olive oil For white sauce: 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp maida 1 cup milk (at room temp) 1 tbsp grated cheese salt pepper to taste dried parsley (optional) 1 Saute the mixed vegetables in olive oil for 2-3 mts....

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Recipe Quick. Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish.Effortless. Minimal preparation for a no-fuss cooking experience.Incredibly Tasty. The crispy coating combined with the tender, flaky fish is a match made in heaven. With the magic of the air fryer, you’ll achieve that desirable crispy coating without the need for deep frying, making it a healthier option that doesn’t sacrifice taste. What Do Fish Nuggets Taste Like?...

If you don’t have unsweetened pala kova on hand, substitute with condensed milk and reduce the quantity of sugar. But try preparing it with pala kova – nothing to beat the flavor it lends to the carrot milk. This richly flavored comforting drink makes an ideal summer drink/a perfect party drink or when unexpected guests arrive. Well, this drink does improve with age, ahem, yes, tastes better the next day or the day after that....

What Is Borani? To put it very simply, Borani Persian Yogurt Spinach Dip is a dip that is made from greek yogurt, spices, and flavorful vegetables. This very simple but tasty Persian Yogurt Spinach Dip is called Borani (or Borhani). While you can make Borani with a variety of other ingredients such as eggplant (borani bademjan) or beetroot I made this one with Spinach, or Borani Esfanaj. This is one of those recipes that is so simple that I wonder about posting it, but the fact is, it was delicious....

People evolve and grow over time and so do blogs, it was definitely time for a much needed facelift! I hope thing are working as smoothly and efficiently as possible but if you come across any glitches, I would really appreciate if you could shoot me a quick email or drop a comment so I can fix it. I’ve also added some new links and stuff like a new Photography Portfolio so please do check that out....

Today I have for you Gujiya recipe which is a Holi special sweet like Malpua, Thandai and the likes. It is made in most parts of India and goes by different names like Ghugra, Karanji (Maharashtra), Pedakiya (Bihar) and Nevries (Goa). Gujiya is what we Andhras call Kajikayalu, the recipe of which I have blogged earlier. Both Gujiya and Kajikayalu follow the same recipe and procedure. The filling for Gujiya and Kajikayalu is a mixture of roasted dry coconut, nuts, khoya or sooji (semolina), cardamom powder and powdered sugar....

Up until recently, I really hated photographing halloween food. Trying to get that spooky atmosphere, with moody lighting and creepy props should sound like fun, but I ALWAYS seem to end up with photos that look dull, dark and tacky (stupid plastic spiders!). I even made Halloween fungus carbonara last week – using black spaghetti and some weird and wonderful mushrooms. I thought it’d look awesome, but honestly? It looked and tasted vile!...

I know, I know. Vegetable soup where I usually share recipes like chocolate cake and peanut butter pie? Stick with me. This is an absolutely delicious soup recipe, especially considering that most of your bowl is vegetables. Paired with lots of seasonings, plenty of garlic, hearty potato, and super fun pasta, vegetable soup finally receives a glamorous makeover. This homemade soup is… SO GOOD! It joins my list of 30 delicious fall dinner recipes—and for good reason....

Why You’ll Love These Crispy Fries Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients. Easy. Prep the potatoes, fry them to golden perfection, and enjoy. Versatile. Season them to your liking for a customized taste experience. Delicious. Packed with flavor that is absolutely finger-licking good. With the convenience of this recipe, you’ve achieved a restaurant-quality dish that will leave your friends and family craving more. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, these fries are guaranteed to be a hit....

I love it most in pumpkin cookies, pumpkin snickerdoodles, & pumpkin cake! Ah, pumpkin spice season. Pumpkin spice has gone from an occasional ingredient used primarily in Thanksgiving pumpkin pies to becoming the unofficial flavor of autumn. August rolls around and the grocery store shelves are suddenly lined with pumpkin spice-flavored everything. Whether or not you’re into pumpkin spice-flavored cereal or hummus, pumpkin pie spice is a great ingredient to have in your kitchen for fall baking....

I originally published this recipe in 2015 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and more helpful success tips. Have you ever made these before? Though it may seem complicated, making restaurant-quality crepes at home isn’t very difficult. Today I’m walking you through the entire process including crucial success tips, the best 8 ingredients to use, why I use a blender, and a multitude of filling ideas. I began making these a few years ago, and have eaten my fair share at cafes, restaurants, farmers’ markets, and catered events, learning A LOT along the way....

I love to make these for a weekend breakfast or brunch. I like to use nice large croissants, but you can swap them out for smaller croissants if you prefer. If you use smaller croissants, the filling and topping should be enough to make 6-8. Finish with a good dusting of confectioners’ sugar before serving. They can be served right away, or at room temperate. They also reheat really well, so they’re great for making ahead!...

I needed a moment of silence. In fact, I think someone asked me a question during those first few hummingbird cake moments and I blatantly ignored them. Excuse me, I’m with my cake here. Obviously 1 sliver turned into 1 sliver + 1 giant piece + weird moments of silence sitting with cake + zero guilt. For years, I thought carrot cake was my favorite cake. Sadly, I’ve been mistaken....

I have received requests me to blog a detailed post on idli recipe with tips on how to make soft idlis that are fluffy and melt in the mouth. I did post an idli recipe earlier on my blog but this time around, I am sharing an elaborate post with step by step photos. Let me mention at the outset two factors regarding the making of idlis at our home....