Posts

A CHocolate Treat to Love We love a good chocolate dessert, especially when mixed with another favorite – cheesecake! In fact, cheesecake is Lo’s favorite so he tries to get it as much as possible. While his favorite is probably our White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, this milk chocolate cheesecake is my favorite and is beyond delicious. It’s one of our favorite cheesecake recipes! Ingredients PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes CHILL TIME: 8 hours Oreo Crust...

Prep Time : 10 mins Oil – 2 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Channa dal/split bengal gram dal – 2 tsp Hing/asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig Roasted peanuts – 1-2 tbsp (optional) For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Fresh lemon juice – 1 tbsp Method Check another variation of making Brinjal Rice (using tomato) or click the picture below to take you to that page....

Being from an Indian family, I make roti sabzi almost every day. We prefer eating it for lunch with a side of dal or raita. I like sabzi’s that come together quickly like this Veg Paneer Bahara or Mixed Veg with Beetroot. Some days we enjoy a bowl full of dal rice. So comforting!! Vegetable Paneer Jalfrezi is one recipe that is so nutritious, comforting and comes together in minutes making it perfect for busy days....

Ingredients needed Ladies finger – 1/2 kg/500 grams Green chillies – 6-7 slit Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Sambar powder – 1 tsp Curd – 1 tsp Tamarind – small gooseberry sized ball Rice flour – 1 tsp mixed with a tbsp of water Tur dal – 2 tbsp or 1 ladle of cooked tur dal (optional) Salt as required For the seasoning Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Bengal gram/channa dal – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Red chilli – 1 Hing – a pinch Curry leaves – a sprig Preparation Method After it is cooked a little, add sambar powder, turmeric powder, curd, salt needed and cook covered on medium flame....

This post was originally published in 2016 and has been brought forward due to the new interest in low carb recipes! Before I even go into this recipe, are you seeing those golden caramelised edges? Can you say – perfection? That’s exactly what I thought when I pulled these out of the oven. I’ve been on a cauliflower kick for quite a while which is funny since before I became a vegetarian I had NEVER given cauliflower a second thought....

More Collections: Asian Dinner Recipes, Easy Dinner Ideas, Italian Dinner Recipes The Best Asian Starters! Asian appetizers are the perfect starters to ANY Asian dish. We rarely make sweet and sour chicken or General Tso’s chicken without whipping up some Wontons or Egg Drop Soup as well! Serve an all-Asian spread or pair them with appetizers from other places around the world. Why we love them: Easy. Each of these apps is easy to whip up!...

Hi there! It’s Kimberly from A Night Owl and I’m back again this month sharing easy and helpful household tips! We’ve shared great tips from how to soften butter quickly for great baking to how to clean your curling iron! And today we’re sharing 10 Uses for Baking Soda! Baking soda is a great product to use in your home! From baking to refreshing to cleaning, there are so many great uses and today we’re going to cover just a few!...

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, meaning that it’s a part of the same family as broccoli, kale and cabbage. Cauliflower can be enjoyed raw, perfect for a crudités platter, or cooked in many forms. I’m sharing all the ways I’ve used cauliflower on the blog so far. These ways are all so unique and with one bite of any of them, you’ll want to try them all. If you’re really not a cauliflower lover I recommend the orange cauliflower bites first....

We Love Our Greens! I love a tasty salad and it’s a good thing we have salad at least once a week, especially during the warm summer months. These salads require only a few minutes to prepare and can serve as a perfect side dish or even the main course of your meal. For salad tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post! Favorite Green Salad Recipes These are not your simple green salads, they are packed with flavor and topped with flavorful dressings!...

I am so excited to be doing this roundup because YOU guys asked for it. If you read my last OOTK, then you know that I’ve switched diets! My main diet now is more of a higher fat, lower carb way of eating!! I explained it all in the post but long story short, it’s really changed my life for the better. If you want me to do a longer low carb blog post about low carb in general let me know!...

We LOve Simple Recipes! We’ve all been confronted with empty pantry woes. Take a deep breath, because we‘ve got you covered! These easy recipes have 3 ingredients or less, saving you time, sanity, and a trip to the grocery store. These 3 ingredient recipes aren’t just for dinner, but breakfast, side dishes, and desserts as well! For 3 ingredient meal tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!...

We Love All Things Potato!! Potatoes are amazing to have in your pantry. They are served as a side, or the main dish, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, and snacks. These potato side dishes are perfect for pairing with so many dishes! For potato side dish tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post! Best Potato Sides We are huge fans of all potato recipes, we just love potatoes....

What is it, and why is it important? Baking powder is a blend of baking soda (alkali) and acid used as a leavening agent. Some common acidic ingredients used include cream of tartar, aluminum sulfate, or calcium acid phosphate. We use baking powder for many of our cookie and cake recipes, but in case you’re out, we are sharing out go-to baking powder substitutes. Substitutions for Baking Powder My favorite baking powder substitute is cream of tartar, lemon juice, or white vinegar because they are pantry staples we always have on hand, and you do not have to alter the other ingredients....

“Charity is the gift that you give to yourself.” – I can’t find who said this quote, but it’s beautiful. Today’s post comes from a really personal place, and I know you guys are always asking me to share more and I figured – what if some of you also have this problem? What if some of you also really really want to find easy ways to give back TO others, when you’re low on time/have little time?...

More Easter Collections: Easter Brunch Ideas, Easter Appetizers, Easter Side Dishes, Easter Dinner Ideas The Best Desserts for Easter! We love so many things about Easter, but our favorite is being able to gather with family and have an amazing Easter dinner and think about the meaning of the day. Gathering around the table with a delicious dinner is always amazing, but it’s not Easter without some delicious Easter desserts....

Ambrosia Salad is one of my favorite side dishes to take to summer BBQs and potlucks. It’s light, creamy, and sweet just like Cheesecake Fruit Salad and Pistachio Salad. Fruit Salad with Marshmallows In ancient Greek mythology, Ambrosia is the food or drink of the gods. So when this beautiful and delicious salad started appearing in the southern United States, it is no surprise it was given such a lofty name....

Get your spook on with these healthy Apple Monsters. Bring on the Halloween sweets by adding our fan-favorite Monster Suckers, Monster Rice Krispie Treats, and Monster Cookies!! A spooky kid-friendly treat These silly Apple Monster mouths are sure to please your kiddos. They are a cute and spooky snack that is healthy and fun! They would make a delicious kid-friendly appetizer for a Halloween party. The prep time is minimal, and the best part is the kids can easily help assemble Apple Monsters to create their own silly faces!...

Make that perfect appetizer spread by whipping up some Mini deep dish pizzas, Bacon wrapped smokies, Mozzarella bites, and these perfect Loaded Baked Potato Rounds. Get your party on! Another great potato side! Are any of you obsessed with potatoes like I am?! II mean, how can you NOT love them? They are so tasty and can be prepared in so many ways. I recently made Loaded Baked Potato Rounds that were a HUGE hit with the family....

I love Teriyaki Chicken in all forms (we especially love them as wings or our crock pot version), and this Baked Teriyaki Chicken is delicious! The tangy Asian sauce makes this a favorite dinner recipe the whole family enjoys. Simple Meal for Busy Weeknights We love Asian food, and this Baked Teriyaki Chicken could not be easier to make. It’s so tender and flavorful, a perfectly simple main course for a busy weeknight!...

When serving these little appetizers at a party, I like to pair them with some lighter items such as Bruschetta or Caprese Kabobs. It helps to offset the savory richness of these chicken bites. BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Today’s recipe for Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites is one of those recipes that needs no explanation. All you need to know is that it has chicken, it has bacon, and it has bbq sauce....