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Can you believe it’s back to school season, already?! I always feel like summer goes by so quickly. My little brother starts back school next week, and I know the reality is slowly setting in for him, as it probably is for all students and parents. I know one of the hardest parts about this upcoming season is food prep! If you’re a parent/guardian/sibling/anyone in charge of someone going back to school, or you’re going back to school yourself, there’s already so many other things to think about that food prep can get left at the bottom of the list, right?...

If you love my coconut chickpea curry and Thai green curry, you’re going to flip for this red lentil curry. It’s every bit as flavourful, just as easy, and it comes together lickety-split. What’s not to love?! When it comes to vegan proteins, lentils might not have the same excitement factor as those over-hyped supermarket faux meats, but this humble little legume brings a whole lot of goodness to this curry....

Orange brownies are simply yum. They are light and bright alternative to a rich classic. For more Orange-y recipes try Cranberry Orange Bread, Copycat Orange Julius, and Orange Juice Smoothie. Citrus Season Citrus season in Arizona begins in December and lasts through March. It has been one of our favorite traditions to gather citrus from the backyard and to make yummy treats and drinks with it. From Lemon Bars to Orange Julius, fresh citrus has been so handy for some of the recipes we make, including today’s Orange Brownies....

For more Oreo try our Dirt Cake, Oreo Fluff and Oreo Pudding Poke Cake. No Bake Oreo Pie Awhile back we had some friends over and I wanted to come up with something new. I put a few things together and was so happy with the result. I’m calling this one: OREO PUDDING PIE! Why we love it: Loved by All. It’s a hit with kids and adults alike! Quick + Simple....

Mashed Potatoes and Scalloped Potatoes are popular, but you will have a new favorite in these parmesan crusted potatoes! We Always Love Potatoes! This house loves potatoes! We are fans of mashed, fried, and baked – you name it. They are a best-loved side dish that pairs with anything from steak to chicken. Why we love them: Simple. This parmesan crusted potatoes recipe is so easy to prep. Flavor. The combination of crispiness and cheesiness is out of this world!...

Garlic roasted potatoes are delicious, but sometimes you want that potato goodness with some cheesiness added for good measure. That’s when it’s time to break out this Parmesan crusted potatoes recipe! This is not just a recipe where the potatoes are sprinkled with Parmesan. Nope, we’ve got an entire crispy, cheesy layer of Parm baked onto each potato for maximum flavour and texture. These potatoes are totally irresistible and unforgettable!...

Imagine a combination of a classic Peanut Butter Cookie, with an M&M Cookie. Then, imagine the M&M’s are also filled with peanut butter. That’s exactly what this cookie recipe is! It’s DIVINE! Peanut Butter Overload I was recently at the store and picked up some Peanut Butter M&Ms for the hubby (they’re his FAV!). I realized I had never used them in a dessert before and had never tried making cookies with them....

Prep Time : 10 mins Green peas – 1 cup (fresh peas) Onion – 1 cup (chopped) Tomato -3/4 cup chopped Ginger -1 inch piece Garlic – 4 cloves Green chilli – 1 Salt as required Oil + Butter – 2 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter or oil – 3 tbsp Spice Powder Turmeric powder – a pinch Chilli powder -1 tsp Coriander powder -2 tsp Cumin Powder/Jeera powder -3/4 tsp Kitchen king masala – 1 1/4 tsp (or you can use 1 tsp Garam masala also) For the seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Cumin/ Jeera seeds – 1 tsp Preparation Method Note...

Lemon Ginger Pickle Onion Thokku/pickle Mixed Vegetable Pickle Lemon Pickle Oil Free lemon Pickle Garlic Pickle Sun Dried Tomato Pickle Instant Mango Pickle (Easy mango pickle) Curry leaves thokku ( karuveppilai thokku) Tomato Thokku Puli Inji (Kerala style ginger pickle) Mavadu (baby mango pickle/vadu manga) Puli Milagai (green chilli pickle) Neer Nellikkai Recipe (gooseberries in brine) Fresh Green Peppercorn Pickle (pachai milagu pickle) Cut Mango Pickle Kalakai Pickle (karonda achaar) Fresh Turmeric Pickle (haldi pickle) Narthangai Pickle (citron) Mint Thokku (stays good for more than 10 days in the refrigerator) This page will be updated as and when pickle recipes are posted....

Pie-Lovers Rejoice: 10 Irresistible Eggless Pies to Sweeten Your Celebration! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, these eggless pies are perfect for bringing a little extra joy to your dessert table. From creamy, dreamy fillings to flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crusts, each recipe is designed to impress without the need for eggs. You’ll find everything from classic favorites like banana cream pie to rich chocolate indulgences, all made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen....

Prep Time : 15 mins (soaking time not included) White Chick peas/Kabuli Chana -3/4 cup Tea leaves -2 tsp or tea bags-2 Spice/Masala Powder for pindi chole Cumin seeds/Jeera -2 tsp Coriander seeds -1 tsp Anardana Seeds – 1-2 tsp Chilli powder -3/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder -1/2 tsp Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Amchur Powder -1/4 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 2 tbsp Ginger -1 inch piece (Slivered) Green chilli (slit) -1 Salt or black salt to taste For Garnishing Coriander Leaves Sliced Onions Lemon wedges...

What Is Pomodoro Sauce? Pomodoro sauce is a classic Italian tomato sauce like marinara sauce and arrabbiata sauce, and as you might have guessed, it’s the sauce used to make pasta al pomodoro. This isn’t the kind of homemade pasta sauce that has a lot of ingredients or requires an all-day cooking time—instead, it relies on simple ingredients and a relatively short time on the stovetop for a more fresh, vibrant flavour....

Prep Time : 5 mins Ragi Flour – 1/2 cup Cooked rice – 1/2 cup Water – 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup Salt – 1/4 tsp Sesame oil – 1 tsp Ghee/clarified butter – 1 tsp (optional) Read More

We don’t have family in San Diego but have friends there who were generous enough to spend their time with us . I am thankful to them because of whom we could make most of this wonderful place in 4 days. I am happy to share some highlights of our trip with you . The day we reached we were lucky enough to see the air show and expo held at the marine headquarters....

The chocolate dipped sprinkle rim makes the red velvet milkshake look pretty and is sure to put a smile on someone’s face. Valentine Shake If you love red velvet cake and milkshakes, then this Red Velvet Milkshake is calling your name! Love is in the air and soon it will be Valentine’s Day. And It’s the perfect sweet treat to share with that someone special. Whether you want to surprise the kids after school or serve it after your Valentine’s Day dinner, it will be an awesome hit....

These chewy Reeses Pieces cookies are delicious and so easy to make. If you love candy-based treats, you’ll also love Peanut butter cup cookies, M&M chocolate oat bars, and Peanut butter kiss cookies. Peanut Butter goodness! We like to make cookies at our house all the time and sometimes we put in new ingredients to change them up and make them super delicious. This time we put in Reeses Pieces....

Prep Time : 10 mins Bread – 4 slices Ghee/clarified butter – as needed for toasting bread Sugar – 1/3 cup For the Rabdi Milk – 3 cups Sugar – 2 tsp Almonds – 6 – 7 Pistachio – 8 – 10 Cashew nuts – 6 – 7 Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp Saffron – 4 – 5 strands Preparing Rabdi Preparation of Shahi Tukda You might like my other desserts prepared with bread Double ka Meetha Bread Gulab Jamoon Do not miss my lovely collection of Diwali Sweets and Snacks....

Slime popcorn is similar to our Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn in flavor, it just has that extra “boo” factor. It’s as fun as our Gooey Monster Cookies and Monster Rice Krispie Treats! A Gooey Spooky Treat! We love Halloween at our house! We especially love to create spooky or fun ways to dress up our food around this holiday. It’s fun for parties, but really it just makes any day of the month fun....

These Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Chicken Wings are the bomb!! They are a yummy treat and super easy to prepare. If you have used the slow cooker before, you will know that the meats usually turn out very tender. Well, this is no exception. These chicken wings almost melt in your mouth. The combination of pineapple and barbecue is out-of-these-world delicious. How to cook chicken wings in the slow cooker Place the wings in the slow cooker along with the sauce and/or condiments you are going to use; mix well to coat....

Preparing the rice rava- There are 2 methods to prepare this 1.Grind rice coarsely like rava/semolina in a mixie and sieve it. Use the rice rava for making this dish. 2.Soak rice for 20 minutes. Spread it on a cloth to dry and grind it coarsely like rava. Sieve it and store it. If you have a rice mill near your place, you can get it ground coarsely like rava....