Today I’m sharing another easy but cute gift idea. This one is super cheap and is perfect for anyone really – teacher, friend, neighbor, students, etc. I made some Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers that take minutes to print and add. I thought it would be nice to have in case you’re in a bind and want to give a cute but inexpensive gift this holiday season. 😉 I hope you like these prints....

The flavors are similar to our Mexican Corn Salad, Southwest Quinoa Salad, and Southwest Salad, but it’s also dippable with a side of Tortilla Chips! Quick, Simple + Yummy! Mexican bean salad is a simple side dish that uses fresh veggies and seasonings. It’s packed with Mexican flavors and comes together in minutes! We love to eat it with Tortilla Chips, but it is a versatile salad that you’re sure to love....

Together, Sweet Potato and Quinoa are not talked about often, but this pair is filled with a plethora of benefits, textures, and flavors. If this combo excites you then you should try my Instant Pot Curried Quinoa and Sweet Potatoes. This recipe is healthy and comforting. A Salad without Leaves – Bring it on!!! Sometimes salads without leaves are a good idea. It is a nice change from a spring mix or lettuce-loaded salad especially if you are eating salads every day....

Prep Time : 10 mins Raspberry -1/2 cup Blueberry -1/2 cup Black berry- 1/2 cup Strawberry -1/2 cup Ripe Banana -1 (any banana) Low fat greek yogurt -1/4 cup Low fat Milk -1/2-3/4 cup Honey or sugar to taste Method If you found this post useful, I would really love it, if you pin it or share it with your Facebook fans or Twitter followers or Google+ circles today. All it takes is a simple click on the “pin it” “like,” “share,” “tweet,” or Google+ buttons below the post....

What Makes these the Best Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes? Do you have a go-to baking recipe that is perfect for literally any occasion? For some people that’s their favorite chocolate cupcake recipe, or their fudgiest brownie recipe, but for me, it’s these Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes. I could right you a long list of reasons, or maybe even an essay, on why I love these vegan vanilla cupcakes. I’m really that passionate about them....

Preparation Those who are trying it for the first time can half the ingredients and use only half of the total murukku mavu. You can use either butter or oil for preparing the dough. If using oil, heat the oil and add the the murukku flour. The measurement for the oil is the same as butter. For murukku with sesame seed flavor, add sesame seeds and for cumin seed/jeera flavor, add cumin seeds....

Cookies are a go-to family treat. We especially love Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Italian Cookies, and these ooey-gooey nutella cookies! Nutella Stuffed Cookies These aren’t just any chocolate cookies, my friends. These babies are stuffed with that smooth and creamy, chocolaty nut butter that everyone (except those allergic to hazelnuts) is obsessed with. Yep, I filled these cookies with a whole 2 teaspoons of Nutella ready to ooze out after the first bite....

Prep Time : 10 mins Quick Cooking Oats -1 cup Onion -1/2 cup finely chopped Green chilli – 1 finely chopped Grated carrot – 1/4 cup Grated coconut – 1/4 cup Salt as needed For the seasoning Oil -1 tbsp Mustard seeds -1 tsp Urad dal -1 tsp Hing – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig Method Serve hot with tomato chutney or kara chutney or onion chutney or bell pepper chutney....

Prep Time : 10 mins Onion finely chopped – 3/4 cup Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp Tomatoes – 1 cup chopped Paneer/ Indian cottage cheese – 3/4 cup cubed Capsicum/bell pepper – 1 cup cubed Cashew nuts -5-6 Salt needed Spice powder Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder or kitchen king masala-1 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin/ Jeera seeds -1 tsp...

Paneer is a versatile ingredient in itself. It’s Indian cheese that can be added to anything for extra protein . The best part of paneer is that it takes up whatever flavors you add into it . I love making paneer masala / paneer ki subzi so many ways. This Paneer masala recipe is one of my favorite ones and that is the reason I had to share it with you guys....

Prep Time : 10 mins Basmati rice -1 cup Water – 2 cups Onion – 2 Green chillies – 2 Ginger-garlic paste -1 tsp Peas – 1/2 cup Paneer cubes – 15-20 small cubes Mint leaves -handful Coriander leaves – handful Lemon juice -1 tbsp Salt as required For the seasoning Oil- 1 1/2 tbsp Cloves -2 Cardamom-1 Cinnamon-1 inch piece Method If you have not tried my Peas pulao or vegetable pulao, then do not miss those recipes....

This peppermint flavored punch is perfect for holiday gatherings, along with our Christmas Punch and Holiday Punch. We love Peppermint Punch! The whole family thinks this punch is DELICIOUS!!! Why we love it: Easy. It only has 3 ingredients – egg nog, Peppermint ice cream and Club Soda (my family prefers Ginger Ale or Sprite). Fun and Festive. It’s pretty and a great addition to any Christmas party. Perfect for everyone....

Pizza + Cookie = Pizookie We have many restaurants around us that have become favorites because they all serve the same delicious dessert – PIZOOKIE! What is a Pizookie? A Pizookie is a cookie baked in a large circle like a pizza. Since first having these long ago, we now make our own pizookie recipe at home using our favorite cookie dough (chocolate chip) and purposely under-bake it in a cast iron skillet....

Better than takeout pork and broccoli stir fry is so easy to make and pairs perfectly with Crock Pot White Rice, Cauliflower Rice, or Homemade Fried Rice. It is absolutely delish! Pork and Broccoli I want to make sure you have lots of options for the upcoming Chinese New Year and wanted to share my tentative menu too! I’ve decided on the Honey Sesame Chicken, this next recipe, along with some Fried Egg Rolls and Cream Cheese Wontons....

Prep Time : 10 mins Basmati Rice – 1 cup Onion -2 (medium sized) Paneer cubes -10 pieces (fry it in oil/ghee) Salt to taste For the grinding Fresh Pudina/Mint leaves- 1 bunch Green chilli- 3 -4 Ginger– 1 inch piece Garlic- 3 cloves For the seasoning Oil -1 tbsp Cloves -3 Cinnamon -1 inch piece Preparation Method Read More

My Quick & Easy Version of Chicken Pho There’s nothing quite like homemade noodle soup to get you through the winter. So, I wanted to share my family’s new favorite soup: Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pho. I have a confession to make: I am a pho beginner. I was introduced to this delicious and flavorful Vietnamese soup by my older daughter, who absolutely loves it, not long ago. Of course, after trying different restaurants, I loved it too, so I knew I needed to come up with a quick and easy version to make at home to satisfy those cravings when going out is not an option....

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are easy, festive, and delicious. Try Jello Poke Cake, Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs, and Funfetti Cookies for more cake mix musts!! Cake Mix Red Velvet Cookies What is red velvet cake: The signature flavor of red velvet comes from the combination of cocoa powder, vinegar, and buttermilk. Due to the use of cocoa powder, the cake will have a brown hue so red food coloring is used to make the beautiful red coloring of this Red Velvet Cake....

We love our Cheesecake Brownies, but adding a delicious red velvet to make Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies is AMAZING! If you love Brownies, you will also want to check out OREO Brownies and Buckeye Brownies. Red Velvet + Cream Cheese + BROWNIES Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies is like combining all of your favorite desserts into one amazing treat – Red Velvet Cake and Cheesecake! Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies are so delicious and indulgent, and will definitely be your new favorite dessert....

Anyone else love the idea of making cocktails at home, but balk at the recipes that require all kinds of special equipment and several $30 bottles of liquor that you’ll probably never use again? I see you, friends, and these watermelon mojitos are for you. No shakers, strainers, or fancy barware needed! And they only use white rum, so you don’t have to buy a bunch of pricy spirits. Mojitos are great all by themselves thanks to the magic of mint, and well, rum....

An Italian Classic Ricotta cookies are similar to our favorite Italian Christmas cookies – both cake-like AND melt-in-your-mouth delicious! We make this Italian classic ALL year long. The addition of ricotta cheese adds a unique richness and tanginess to the dough, which we LOVE. They are incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients (mostly pantry staples). We top ours with a simple glaze and colorful nonpareils to make them extra fun (the kids’ favorite part)!...