Prep Time : 15 mins For the Paruppu Urundai Tur dal -1/2 cup Red Chillies -2-3 Hing – a pinch Grated coconut -2 tbsp Coriander leaves -2-3 tbsp chopped Oil – 2-3 tsp For the mor kulambu Thick buttermilk (mor) 2 1/4 cup Turmeric powder Grated coconut -1/2 cup flat Green chilli – 3 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Rice flour – 1 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – 2 tsp Red chillies – 2 Curry leaves – few For garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Preparation of Paruppu Urundai...

You all know I’m a big fan of well-balanced cocktails, and this peach bellini is exactly that. Real peaches make this cocktail fruity and rich, while Prosecco makes it feel like a party. It’s fresh, sweet, acidic, and bubbly … what more could you want in a cocktail? I love drinking these peach bellinis in place of mimosas with Sunday brunch, or as a refreshing early afternoon cocktail when it’s hot out....

This post is sponsored by the American Pecan Council! All opinions and text are 100% mine. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that support Jessica in the Kitchen! Isn’t banana bread the best? The overripe bananas, the sweet smell wafting through your home. The ease of making and slicing. I mean, you mix all the ingredients together, pour into a pan, smooth and bake. Couldn’t get easier. My family is the biggest fan and I really wanted to make a holiday version that took it up a notch....

a Twist on a Classic We simply LOVE, LOVE cheesecake and all of its variations! Today’s dessert is one is a tasty twist on Pecan Pie. That’s right – we’ve combined cheesecake with one of our favorite holiday desserts to make a new holiday fav! This pecan pie cheesecake is not insanely sweet like a regular pie, because the cheesecake layer perfectly cuts down the sweetness of the pecan filling but still delicious....

Prep Time : 5 mins Plantain/vazhakkai -2 Chilli Powder -3/4-1 tsp ( or as required) Turmeric Powder -1/4 tsp Salt – as required For the seasoning Oil -3 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Asafoetida -a pinch Curry leaves – few leaves Method Note – If you are not going to cook plantain immediately after chopping, then keep it in a bowl of water to prevent discoloration. I have used homemade chilli powder, if using store bought ones, use a little less....

Soft pumpkin cookies are one of our weaknesses. This version is extra soft just like our pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and iced pumpkin cookies. Pumpkin Cookies with cake mix I’m calling this next recipe Gooey Butter Pumpkin Cookies. They’re a spin off of my Gooey Butter Cookies. I brought them to a church function Saturday night, and they were gone in no time. The best part about them is they are so soft and gooey and are perfect for this time of year!...

You can make delicious ragi dosa also with the same batter. Preparation Method You can make delicious ragi dosa also with the same batter. Once cooked, wait for 2 minutes. Then dip a spoon in water and remove the idlis from the mold. If you love healthy breakfast recipes check out our collection of Idli Recipes given below Rava Idli Recipe Instant Oats Idli Soft Idlis (regular white rice idli recipe) Brown Rice Idli Foxtail Millet Idli Kanchipuram Idli Raw Rice Idli Vegetable Idli Read More

Prep Time : 30 mins (excluding soaking time) For Paniyaram Batter Finger Millet – 1 cup Raw Rice – 3/4 cup Idli Rice – 3/4 cup Urad dal – 1/4 cup Salt to taste For Kara/Spicy Paniyaram Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Bengal gram/kadalai paruppu – 2 tbsp Urad dal – 2 tbsp Whole black peppercorns – 1 tsp Salt to taste Shallots/pearl onions – 15 Green Chilli – 1-2 Ginger – 1/2 inch piece Coriander Leaves – 2-3 tbsp finely chopped Tender Curry leaves – a sprig Oil for frying paniyarams Sweet Paniyaram Paniyaram Batter – 1 cup Jaggery – 1/2 cup Coconut – 1/4 cup Cardamom – a generous pinch Ghee for frying paniyarams Method...

Root beer float ice cream cake is a fun and unique treat for occasions like Father’s Day, Fourth of July or a birthday. Root beer float dessert!!! I’ve always wanted to make a cake using soda so I finally gave it a try! This root beer float ice cream cake is made from a chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream (plus few cherries for on top). Pretty simple right?...

Prep Time : 5 mins Bread Slices – 4 (white or brown) Egg – 1 large Milk -1/4 cup Sugar -1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder -1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp Butter as needed Toppings as desired Powdered sugar/maple syrup/honey/fresh fruits/whipped cream/berries Method Note – Use a day old bread as fresh bread falls apart when soaked in egg mixture. Read More

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I’ve been making this sweet and sour sauce since the beginning of ‘Jessiker Bakes’. The first version of JITK, and where I started experimenting with savoury dishes. 10 years later (the sauce was always vegan) I’ve modified it a bit, made the entire dish vegan, and I am finally re-sharing it! I can’t count how many times I’ve made this but it is our #1 go to COMFORT meal. None of my local Asian restaurants make sweet and sour tofu....

SO Sweet + So Delicious! We have lots of treats we like to make for parties, get togethers game days and movie nights and today’s Sweet Chex Mix recipe is a favorite! It’s prepped in minutes with three simple steps and is filled with all of the things the kids and adults love – cereal, sugar, coconut and almonds! It’s absolutely gooey, sweet, delicious and ADDICTING! We get asked for the recipe every time we make it, and we love that it’s a hit with everyone....

Prep Time : 10 mins Raw Rice -1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup Tamarind – 70 grams Sesame seed Oil – 50 ml Salt needed Spice powder or Podi Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp White sesame seeds – 1 tsp Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp Red chillies – 5 For the seasoning Mustard – 1 tsp Urad dal – 4 tsp Channa dal /Bengal gram – 4 tsp Red chillies – 4 (break it into 2) Asafoetida – 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1 tsp Roasted peanuts- 100 grams Curry leaves – little For the rice (for mixing) Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Sesame seed oil-2 tsp Preparation...

Because it has less liquid than most salsas, pico de gallo is ideal for serving with Mexican dishes like Tostadas, Chimichangas, or even just with Tortilla Chips. We Love Pico De Gallo! You might ask, “what is pico de gallo?”. Well, Pico de gallo is a salsa fresca that is usually chunkier and contains chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, salt, and fresh lime juice. If you’re anywhere in the Southwest you’ve probably had this served to you at a restaurant with your tacos, salad, or burritos....

Prep Time : 10 mins Homemade Rice Flour -1 cup Urad Dal Flour – 1/4 cup Black or white sesame seeds – 1 tsp Butter – 1 1/2 tsp Salt as needed Hing – a pinch Thick coconut milk – 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp Murukku maker Oil for deep frying Method Making Murukkus Do not miss my lovely collection of more than 60 Diwali Sweets and Snacks Read More

Prep Time : 10 mins Ripe Tomatoes – 6 Onion -2 or 1 cup finely chopped Green chillies -2 slit Grated coconut -1/4 cup Turmeric powder -a pinch Coriander powder – 1 tsp Chilli powder -1/2 tsp Salt needed Oil – 1 tbsp Cinnamon -1 inch piece Cloves -2 Fennel seeds/Sombu – 3/4 tsp Curry leaves – few 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....

Tomato – 1/2 kgGinger-garlic paste – 1 tsp (optional)Oil – 3 tbspHing – a generous pinchChilli powder – 2 tspTurmeric powder – a pinchSalt as required Preparation Bring water to boil. Put the tomatoes in boiling water, switch off the flame and keep it closed for 10 minutes. Remove the skin. After it cools, put it in a blender and puree it. Method Cook covered in medium flame, stirring in between, till the mixture oozes out oil....

If you were lucky enough to snag tickets for Oogie Boogie 2022 take these tips and tricks with you to make the most of your spook-tacular adventure! BEST OOGIE BOOGIE TIPS Oogie Boogie’s Bash at California Adventure is a must! It’s such a fun way to start the Halloween season. There’s food, entertainment (parades, characters, etc.), tons of fun and even more candy. Tickets for this event are usually sold out pretty quickly, but if you’re lucky to have snatched some tickets, I wanted to share some of our top tips for going to the parks for this special ticketed event....

Do you love vegan stuffed shells? Can’t get enough vegan lasagna? Well then, this vegan manicotti recipe might just be your new favourite dinner! Manicotti is an Italian pasta dish similar to stuffed shells, except instead of tucking a creamy vegan ricotta filling into jumbo pasta shells, you’ll fill pasta tubes instead. My vegan-friendly version is baked in a marinara sauce with melty plant-based cheese on top to create the perfect Italian-inspired meal....