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Sometimes you need a little somethin’-somethin’ to take a dish to the next level. Well, this creamy, tangy tartar sauce will do just that! Tartar sauce is a classic condiment made with mayo, pickles or relish, and other seasonings for a flavourful kick. Although tartar sauce is usually associated with seafood, the flavours here work with all kinds of dishes. You can use this tartar sauce for my vegan fish recipes like Vegan Fish Sticks or Crispy Beer-Battered Vegan Fish Tacos, but also for dipping fries and adding a little pep to veggies!...

Gotta Love Fried Tortillas! A tostada is a crunchy fried tortilla that is topped with any Mexican topping or ingredient you like. Almost like an open-faced taco! We’ve made tostadas my entire life, and they’re a family favorite for dinner and one we have at ever Cinco de Mayo and Mexican fiesta because they’re simple, delicious and loved by all. Ingredients PREP TIME: 10 minutesCOOK TIME: 10 minutes Creamy Refried Beans...

This Hot Chocolate Gift makes a delightful present for neighbors and friends. For more festive shareable ideas try a Holiday Spice Jar, Christmas Cookie Jar, Merry Christmas Salsa, Christmas Soda Pop Bottle Gift Set, or Merry Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers. a cozy gift! I love having cute, handmade gifts to share with those I love during Christmas and the holidays, and am always on the hunt for unique ideas. Knowing we have a fabulous recipe for a homemade Hot Chocolate Mix, I thought it would be fun to create a perfect gift for sharing with those chocolate lovers....

How to make Tostones Recipe Tostones are such a treat! They are very popular in South America and the Caribbean. I grew up eating this thing… They just bring back such good memories! What are tostones? Basically, tostones are fried green plantains, pounded flat and then fried again to create delicious plantain slices. They make a great side dish to any meal or even an appetizer if you make them bite size....

Get The Most Of Your Fresh Strawberries! Fresh strawberries are a delicious and versatile fruit that is enjoyed by many people around the world! They are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They are low in calories and high in vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and various minerals. They are a good source of folate, potassium, and manganese. Plus, fresh strawberries are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. They can be enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack, added to salads, used as a topping for desserts like cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and ice cream, or incorporated into smoothies, jams, and sauces....

Use these tips on how to ripen bananas for making our best banana recipes, like Banana Nut Bread and Frosted Banana Bars! We Love all Things Banana! I’m sure your kids, like mine, go through banana phases. You know what I’m talking about – one day you can’t keep bananas stocked, and the next, they’re collecting fruit flies on the counter! Well, when you’re craving banana recipes like Banana Bread or Banana Bars, but they’re not quite ready for baking, we’ve got you covered!...

Easy Beef Tips Recipe Highlights This Beef Tips with Gravy is a meal that my family absolutely loves. I make it at least once a week, and they never get tired of it. It’s delicious, full of flavor, and easy to prepare. Tender beef cooked in a deliciously rich gravy makes the most perfect, savory, filling dish for those in-a-hurry weekday meals. It’s rich, flavorful, and creamy—totally irresistible, especially when served over a pile of mashed potatoes....

Spring is here and it is not usual to rain in Bay area. But it did. So I am back to my chili love. It has all good for you stuff and a bowl or two of this delicious chili will leave you full and satisfying until the next meal.. This recipe is not an authentic one but I assure you that it is very nourishing and delicious. It doesn’t have a lot of tomatoes like a typical chili....

This Italian Bread has a similar consistency and taste as Classic White Bread, but is in crispy loaves like French Bread. Of all the yeast breads you could try to master, this one is one of the simplest! A Simple Yeast Bread Making homemade bread really isn’t difficult, especially making simple loaves like this Italian bread recipe. You don’t even need to pull out a mixer; all you need is a large mixing bowl!...

Jackfruit is a large, tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. The interesting thing about jackfruit is that it can be eaten both ripe or unripe, with different textures and flavours at each stage. Ripe jackfruit is soft, juicy, and has a tropical flavour similar to mango or pineapple. When unripe, jackfruit has a meaty, fibrous texture that makes it an excellent substitute for pulled pork or chicken in dishes like these jackfruit tacos....

King Ranch Chicken Soup is creamy & comforting with all the flavor of the classic casserole. Serve it up with a warm side of Mexican Cornbread or Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls. A twist on a classic Have you ever had King Ranch Chicken Casserole? If not, you’re missing out. It’s filled with the ingredients we all love – chicken, peppers, condensed soups, cheese, spice and more. Today, we are sharing a soup version....

This mousse recipe is egg free and gelatin free too. It is made with simple handful of ingredients that are easy to find at a grocery store. The beauty of making this mango mousse is that you can enjoy it all year round using fresh mango puree when mangoes are in season or canned mango pulp when they are not. Mango Mousse is a great option for dessert on any occasion....

While I typically lean towards chocolatey candy treats like Chocolate Turtles or Candy Rolo Bites, my kids LOVE suckers. Especially when they are as cute as these Monster suckers!! We love suckers!! My kids love to eat suckers of all kinds. We’ve been making them for years, and when my sister was in town last week we busted out a batch. They are SO easy to do if you have the molds and supplies....

No Oven Required! Chewy oat treats are big in our house, especially when it’s a no-bake dessert. No bake chocolate oat bars are easy to make and taste more like a chocolate granola bar than a bar dessert. And my kids LOVE them! They’re simple and full of chewy oats similar to our Almond Toffee Bars, Oatmeal Pie, or Banana Oatmeal Cookies. Not only are these perfect for summer, but they’re great all year long....

With flavor similar to our classic Chocolate Chip Cookies and Eggless Cookie Dough, you’re sure to love these cookie dough bites. We Love Cookie Dough! Our whole family loves to taste the batter when making cookies, especially Chocolate Chip Cookies (we know we’re not the only ones!) 😉 Fortunately, these cookie dough bites fill that craving with no guilty dipping. Our kids LOVE to whip up this dessert for after-school or late-night snacking!...

No-Bake Snack Bars for Kids Recipe Highlights For food allergy families like us, planning school lunches/snacks is very important because we must ensure that all the food our child eats while in school is safe. Of course, I can buy many allergy-friendly snacks, but I prefer to make everything from scratch. That way, I can be 100% in control of what is in it. One of my go-to snacks is protein/energy bars....

Prep Time : 5 mins Oats -1/2 cup Rava -1/2 cup (any rava) Curd -1 cup Cumin seeds/jeera – 1/2 tsp (optional) Oil for making uthappams (sesame seed oil preferable) Onion -1 medium size Green chilli -1 Carrot grated -2-3 tbsp Cabbage grated – 2 -3 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped Salt to taste Method You might love my Oats dosa also. Check out more Oats Recipes Read More

If you love Oreo, you will LOVE this Oreo Cookie Bark. For more Oreo, try our Cookies and Cream Fudge, Oreo Truffles, and Oreo Fluff! Cookies + Cream Bark We love a good candy bark. We’ve whipped up some yummy ones in the past- Marbled Peppermint Bark, Easter Oreo Bark, Melted Witch Bark. This one is a simple version that is delicious any time of the year! Oreo Cookie Bark is just that, Oreo and vanilla candy coating....

Why am I posting peanut butter swirl brownies in the middle of the week? Because next month is Peanut Month, and even better, March 1 is Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! I’ve got you prepared, no worries. You probably don’t know this since I barely post peanut butter recipes on the blog, but I’m big on peanut butter. Actually, all nuts, especially almonds and cashews, but peanut butter gets its fair share in my diet....

Prep time – under 10 mins Cook time -under 10 mins Serves – 2-3 Ingredients needed Dry green peas -1/2 cup (pachai pattani) Grated coconut – 1/4 cup Raw mango -1/4 cup (chopped) Salt as required For the seasoning Oil – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Split Urad dal – 1/2 tsp Red chilli – 1 Hing – a pinch Curry leaves – few Preparation Method Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal, red chilli, hing and curry leaves....