I caved! I decided to share these Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes just in time for Valentine’s Day. Do you know why? Because whether you’re part of a couple or not, you deserve to have these pancakes in bed on Sunday morning. Or you know, on a sturdy dining room table or breakfast nook where you preferably won’t spill everything onto your favourite sheets and regret it all. Just saying. Whatever you prefer!...

I have to say, this is probably one of my most favourite recipes to date, which is funny because this was actually a “fridge dump” recipe that came about because I really needed to go to the supermarket but also didn’t want to go to the supermarket…because who enjoys that trip? I needed to use up a sweet potato, I always have cans of black beans and tomatoes on hand, and quinoa is my ultimate go-to staple ingredient....

I was introduced to this idea by a very good friend Sonal 10 years back at a get together and was hooked for life . Did I mention how easy it is to make these fancy looking appetizer! These Vegan tortilla Pinwheels | Tortilla roll ups can be customized to your taste . It is now my go to appetizer on the menu for almost all occasions . This doesn’t mean that I repeat the same recipe again and again....

How to make Vegetable Gravy (Indian Style) Prep time – under 15 mins Cook time – under 20 mins Serves -4-5 Ingredients needed Onion – 1 cup finely chopped Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tsp Tomato puree – 1 cup Cauliflower florets -2 cups Mixed vegetables – 2 cups (mix of carrots, beans, potatoes) Green peas – 1/4 cup (fresh or frozen) Salt needed Spice Powder Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 2 tsp Cumin powder – 1 tsp Kitchen king masala -3/4 tsp (or garam masala powder) For grinding Cashew nuts – 6-7 Khus khus (kasa kasa) roasted -1 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds -1 tsp Bay leaf -1 Preparation Wash and put cauliflowers in boiling water with a little salt for 6-7 minutes, drain the water and keep it aside....

Prep Time : 10 mins Raw rice – 1 cup Green gram dal(split yellow ones)/pasi parupu/moong dal- 1/2 cup Water – 5 cups Salt as required For the Ven Pongal seasoning Oil – 3 tbsp Ghee – 2 1/2 tbsp Whole black pepper -1 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds/jeera -1 1/2 tsp Ginger – 1 inch piece finely chopped Curry leaves – a sprig Cashew nuts – 5-7 For the Sambar Onion -2 Tomato -2 Moong dal – 1/4 cup Sambar powder – 1 tsp Salt as required Vegetables for sambar Brinjal – 1 medium size Potato – 1 medium size Carrot – 1 Seasoning for sambar Oil – 2 tsp Hing/asafoetida – 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal -3/4 tsp Curry leaves -a sprig...

Venezuelan Chocolate Marquesa Recipe Does this look yummy? Well…This Venezuelan Chocolate Marquesa is delicious!! Venezuelan Marquesa is a no-bake dessert made with layers of galletas Maria (Marie biscuit) and a delicious cream made with condensed milk and butter that is very popular in Venezuela. The Marquesa has many variations, such as vanilla, lemon, coffee, coconut, strawberries, etc… All of them are scrumptious, but the chocolate version has a special place in my heart....

These cookies are filled with white and butterscotch chips as well as a secret ingredient that makes them irresistible. If you’re looking to change up your classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, this one is perfect! A Secret Ingredient We’ve always loved making cookies, and over the years we’ve made so many varieties. Today’s recipe happens to be a twist of our classic chocolate chip cookies! Everything is made the same way, but instead of adding vanilla, you add our secret ingredient – almond extract!...

Love Us Some healthy pasta dishes! Is there such a thing as a healthy pasta recipe? It really all depends on what type of diet you typically follow. There are many healthy pasta dishes out there that have good nutritional value. We love pasta and have it for dinner at least once a week. Pasta dishes are simple and feed a crowd! To keep it on the lighter side, we have a few favorite alterations....

Here’s one thing I know for sure: good food can truly influence how good of a time I have anywhere. That’s especially true for a Super Bowl/Game Day party. Super Bowl holds a special place in my heart because that’s where Gav and I met 9 (!!!!) years ago at a mutual friend’s party! I love the celebrations for so much more than the game because it’s a great time to come together with family and friends and eat and cheer together....

Amish friendship bread requires only a handful of ingredients and 10-15 minutes of prep! I don’t know about you, but that’s my kind of recipe. Bisquick Banana Bread, Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, and Blueberry Bread are a few of more of our favorite sweet breads! What is Friendship Bread? A long time ago a friend gave me a bag of mush and told me to follow the rules – to knead it, add things to it, and speak nice things to it, and one day it would turn into a glorious loaf of Amish Friendship Bread....

Prep Time : 10 mins Apple – 1 cup grated Milk – 4 cups + 1/4 cup Sugar – 1/4 -1/3 cup Ghee – 1 tsp Cashew nuts – 15 Almonds – 5 Cardamom powder – 2 powdered Saffron strands – 4-5 Method Read More

If you’ve been reading Jessica in the Kitchen for a while, you know I’m Jamaican. And since I’m Jamaican, maybe you’ve wondered, “Why don’t you have a jerk tofu recipe on your website?!” Well, friends, I’ve finally gotten around to sharing my Jamaican jerk tofu recipe. And while the internet is full of jerks (er, jerk recipes, I mean), you can feel confident knowing that this recipe is authentic. It’s also saucy and spicy; sweet and savory; chewy and crispy....

When I’m short on time and ingredients, dinner recipes like this Baked Pesto Chicken saves the day. For the same reasons, I also frequently make Ranch Chicken, and Lemon Pepper Chicken—only a small handful of ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes! few ingredients, lots of flavor Are you looking for a way to change up that boring ol’ chicken dish? Today we have the BEST Baked Pesto Chicken recipe that is amazingly simple to whip up and is super yummy!...

I am a sucker for crumb cakes. That nutty buttery streusel on top is all you need to make me happy! Be it a classic coffee cake or a chocolate coffee crumb cake, I love them all!! Crumb cakes do not need fancy decoration. They are packed with a lot of flavors without being complicated. Adding fruit to a traditional coffee cake is not unusual for me. Last summer when I made this Almond Apricot crumb cake there was no looking back....

Crescent Roll Chicken Bundles and Chicken Stir Fry Recipe are some of my favorite 30-minute meals, but these Buffalo Chicken Sliders are an unexpectedly delicious addition to my go-to list! They are just spicy enough and SO good. Simple Sliders These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are incredibly flavorful and delicious, and so easy to make. They’re perfect as an appetizer or snack, and great for parties! They are packed with Buffalo Chicken flavor and melty cheese, and pretty much irresistible!...

Prep Time : 10 mins Butter Beans – 1 cup (fresh) Onion – 1 cup chopped Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp Tomato – 1 cup chopped Coriander powder – 2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1 – 1 1/2 tsp Coconut – 1/3 cup grated Salt needed For the seasoning Oil – 2 1/2 tbsp Fennel seeds/sombu – 3/4tsp Cumin seeds/jeera – 1 tsp Cloves – 2 Cinnamon – 1 inch piece Cardamom – 1 Bay leaves – 2 Black stone flower/kal pasi – few pieces (optional) Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped...

Prep Time : 15 mins Whole Wheat flour/multigrain flour – 1 1/2 cup Oil – 2 tsp Salt – a generous pinch For the stuffing Oil – 1 tbsp Cumin seeds/Jeera – 1 tsp Onion – 3/4 cup finely chopped Cabbage – 1 cup shredded Salt needed Spice Powder Turmeric powder – a pinch Chilli powder – 1/2-3/4 tsp Cumin powder – 1 tsp Kitchen King Masala/garam masala powder – 3/4 tsp For making parathas Oil or butter for cooking parathas Method Check out more Paratha Recipes Read More

How to prepare Channa Pulao Prep time – under 15 mins Cook time- under 30 mins Serves – 2 Ingredients needed Basmati Rice – 1 cup Kala Channa or Kabuli Channa or chick peas- 1/2 cup Onion – 3/4 cup (cut lengthwise) Green Chilli – 1-2 slit Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp Mint leaves -fistful Coriander leaves- fistful Thin coconut milk – 1 3/4 cup Lemon juice – 1 tbsp Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Chilli powder -1 tsp Garam masala powder -1 tsp Salt as needed For the seasoning Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp ( or 1 tbsp oil +1/2 tbsp butter) Cloves -2 Cinnamon – 2 inch piece Cardamom -1 Preparation Method Rice is sauteed with a tsp of ghee and kept ready below....

For a kickin’ party, whip up some Fried Zucchini, Cream Cheese Bean Dip, Mini Pizzas, and these Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls!!! They are savory and delicious!! My family LOVES appetizers We have been known to have appetizers for dinner on more than one occasion! These copycat Cheesecake Factory Avocado Eggrolls are one of our ALL-TIME favorites. If you have ever been to The Cheesecake Factory you may have tried their Avocado Egg Rolls....

Now drink your cheesecake as if eating it wasn’t enough!! Celebrate this colorful festival of holi with this easy to make and delicious drink that I call as Cheesecake Thandai mocktail with berry swirl. This über rich and creamy mocktail will surly brighten up the menu and keep everyone asking for more. Holi without Thandai is not happening . It’s delicious on it’s own but I thought of making it more fun and interesting....