Down in the South, especially in Andhra cuisine we cook a lot of lentils with different kinds of veggies. These dishes are not only simple to make, taste delicious & are healthy as all the good things – lentils, lots of veggies and a moderate amount of spices and fats go into these. Dal cooked with some veggies is a comfort food and we use many kinds of veggies like tomatoes, ridge gourd (lufa), bottle gourd, snake gourd, drumsticks, eggplants, bhindi (okra), mango and many more....

Splurging for a special breakfast treat, only to be met with something cakey and bland will seriously damper your day. This year, instead of reliving the pain that occurs every single time I order a pumpkin scone at Starbucks (which is to say annually because why do they look so good even though they taste like nothing?!), I’m turning to this pleasing, perfect homemade pumpkin scone recipe instead. Lightly crispy on the outside, perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside, and richly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these maple pumpkin scones are the very taste of fall....

Quinoa has a high nutrition profile hence is consumed widely in the recent years. It is a good source of iron, magnesium, fiber, Vitamin B2 and many essential nutrients. Quinoa is higher in antioxidants than any other gluten free grain. It is cooked like any other grain and served with side dishes or used in salads. Quinoa does not take up much time to cook so making any dish with it is quick....

(Today’s post is sponsored by my friends at HBF International. All opinions are my own.) Every now and then, a product or ingredient will pique my attention and I will spend hours playing with it. This summer, it was red currants. I spent a whole day playing with the flavors, texture and colors of this whimsical little fruit. Seriously, is this real life? I get to create recipes and take pictures of pretty food for a living?...

Loaded with a robust array of vegetables you can find in good form year round, like cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and zucchini, and creamy hunks of feta cheese, this hearty roasted vegetable salad is the go-with-the-flow friend who’s happy to follow your mood. Carry this meal-prep and travel-friendly salad along for a potluck, where it will freshen up anything you plate alongside it.Serve it for a healthy side dish with whatever you have planned for dinner tonight....

When you need a change from plain bowls of leafy greens, this shrimp avocado salad recipe is the perfect dish! With tender spiced shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and an herby, tangy dressing, avocado shrimp salad makes a refreshing meal when you don’t feel like cooking much. This salad is a lot like an avocado chicken salad or shrimp ceviche, but with a zesty Cajun flair like my Cajun shrimp Caesar salad....

Every year when the weather starts to cool I find myself craving a bowl of classic creamy pumpkin soup. Crusty bread on the side for dunking is absolutely mandatory. This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup right here is so incredibly easy - you just set and forget until it’s time to serve! Your choice for how long you set it for - 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high....

A traditional smoothie at Smoothie King will cost you anywhere from $5 to $8. But with this simple recipe, you can make it for a fraction of the cost in the comfort of your home. It’s a creamy, strawberry delight that reminds me of long, summer days. This heavenly concoction is made with banana, strawberries, turbinado sugar, dry milk powder, ice, water, and a drop of pure vanilla extract. Wanna know the secret to getting that Smoothie King consistency?...

FavoritePinShare Smothered Pork Chops in an Amazing Mushroom Gravy are tender, savory, and satisfying. This one pan dinner is the perfect comforting dinner at home that your family will love! Also try these Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops that are fall-apart tender and ridiculously simple to make. They are the perfect weekday family meal! Smothered Pork Chops in an Amazing Mushroom Gravy When you need a restaurant quality meal at home, these smothered pork chops are the perfect choice!...

This Spinach and Feta Gozleme is my spin on the classic Turkish favourite. I make mine with two ingredient dough (Greek yoghurt and flour) which is not traditional, but just another fun way I’ve found to use this magic dough. There’s so much to love about these crispy golden flatbreads, but I particularly love how quickly they come together and how deliciously cheesy they are inside. Gozleme is a Turkish flatbread that is folded and filled with either savoury or sweet fillings....

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Strawberry almond milk is a sweet dairy-free spin on a classic kid-friendly recipe. With just 4 ingredients and a few minutes, you can make this milk without all the sugar and additives you’ll find in store-bought versions! What Is Strawberry Almond Milk?...

A lightening fast recipe that can’t help but put you in a celebratory mood, this light and fizzy drink takes the classic, elegant combination of strawberries and champagne and turns it into a breezy cocktail that will have you feeling your finest, even if you are partying the way we are tonight: in our sweatpants! This is a recipe for a jazzed-up glass of bubbly. It feels fancy in the best kind of way....

This keto sugar-free Nutella recipe is the perfect spread you’ll want to add to everything! It’s creamy, it’s dreamy, and it’s my guilt-free go-to when I’m craving something sweet and a fruity chia jam won’t do. And in case you thought it was complicated… sugar-free keto hazelnut spread takes just 5 ingredients! What Is Nutella? Nutella (a.k.a. gianduja) is a smooth, velvety chocolate hazelnut spread, made from hazelnuts and cocoa powder....

In this post I share how to make sunnadalu 2 ways – with sugar and with jaggery. Sunnundalu Traditionally Sunnundalu are made with black urad dal, i.e whole urad with the skin intact. These are roasted on a medium heat until super aromatic and the dal inside turns golden. Later they are cooled down and passed through a stone mill/grinder (thiragali) to split and separate most of the husk. A small portion of the husk is still stuck to the urad dal and this adds more fiber and flavor to the ladoos....

And it’s no surprise why it’s such a hit at every party. A dish made of sweet and tender sweet potatoes and topped with crunchy pecans, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon? What could go wrong? It’s sweet, savory, nutritious, and affordable! It’s the perfect side dish to go with your scrumptious turkey dinner. How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole Sweet Potato Casserole is healthy, delicious, and best of all, easy to make....

You probably know by now how much I love Mexican food. Along with Italian and French, it’s one of my faves! From coconut flour tortillas to slow cooker barbacoa to low carb tortilla chips, there is no shortage of low carb Mexican recipes around here. And since I prefer to make my own low carb sauces too, it was the perfect excuse to make an easy gluten-free enchilada sauce recipe from scratch....

(Today’s post is sponsored by Arla Dofino, who makes insanely good cheese. However, the content and opinions expressed here are my own!) Grilled cheese is a favorite here at home. It is also our “rescue food”, meaning it’s the food we make when there’s nothing left in the fridge/pantry. I mean, who doesn’t have bread and cheese at home? And even when we don’t, the deli is right around the corner and it’s 24/7!...

Plus, this recipe contains NO OIL. The pumpkin does 100% of the lifting to make it super soft and tender, no extra fat or added sugars required. The vegan pumpkin bread came to be a few weeks ago on an unexpectedly chilly morning. A crisp breeze ruffled the leaves in that particular way that belongs distinctly to autumn. I found a can of pumpkin in the pantry and took a poll on Instagram to see how many of you were ready for pumpkin recipes....

These 10 Mexican side dishes are sure to transform your dinner from drab to fab! Tamales are an appetizing comfort food that hail from Mexico. They’re rich, hearty, and such a crowd-pleaser! They taste fabulous just by themselves, but if you’re serving them at a party, you better have some sides ready. Don’t worry, though, because whether you’re looking for hearty sides like beans and rice, or light dishes such as salads and soup, I’ve got you covered....

So if you’re the kind of person who prefers your drinks a bit on the sour side, these delightful cocktails may be the ideal option for you. Despite their deep, rich colors, their tastes are usually light and bright, making them the perfect drink for the spring and summer months. They’re also easy to make and lovely to look at, so you can serve them for both casual occasions and more formal ones....