Does that freak you out a little? ‘Cause it’s definitely freaking ME out! Where is the year going? Didn’t we just pop open bottles of champagne to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Now the big football day is getting closer, friends will start arriving (and inevitably making you wonder WHY OH WHY did you decide to host the party this year?) and you have nothing prepared. SO MUCH STRESS! Gaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!! ?...

Thanksgiving is a BIG DEAL in my family. We pull out the good china, agonize over which pumpkin dessert to make (my vote is Pumpkin Pecan Pie), and disagree over whether to serve Homemade Scalloped Potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (we usually make peace by preparing both). One recipe that never ever changes is the stuffing. While I’m all for stuffing creativity (Cornbread Stuffing, Stuffing Muffins, etc.), this is THE one, true homemade stuffing recipe my family comes back to again and again....

Juicy shrimp tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables and pantry herbs, topped with a shower of feta cheese, and livened up with a squeeze of lemon, it’s exactly the recipe to freshen up (and help out!) your dinner plans for the week. The vibrancy, nutritional value, and general sensation of being surrounded by blue water have long made Mediterranean food one of my favorite genres, whether I’m dining out or cooking dinner at home....

Can you slow cook pork loin roast? The answer is a resounding YES! This simple and satisfying slow cooker pork loin roast with vegetables makes a delicious and comforting dinner! Roasts do well cooked low and slow, so this is one of the best ways to make them. Not to mention the easiest: take 10 minutes to prep this Crock Pot pork loin roast and then let the slow cooker take care of the rest....

Pulusu can be prepared with most vegetables like pumpkin, bhindi, potato, sweet potato, yam, drumsticks and even with eggs. It can even be prepared with a combination of veggies. Here are some more pulusu recipes on the blogBendakaya pulusuEgg pulusuGummadikaya pulusuFish pulusu Sorakaya pulusu is made with just the basic ingredients and no garam masala is used. Pulusu has a natural flavor of the veggie cooked in tangy, sweet and hot ingredients....

Want a slice of sweet, moist, and tender banana bread just like the one from Starbucks? I have you covered. When it comes to banana bread, Starbucks has hit it out of the park. Their moist banana bread recipe is soft, rich, and bursting with banana flavor. There’s a crunch of walnut in every bite, too, making it even more addictive. But did you know that you can make a replica of the iconic bread at home?...

Are Smoothies Keto? Most smoothies on keto won’t work, as they use high-sugar fruits like bananas, added sugar, honey, or varieties of milk that bump up the carb count. Always check ingredient lists to know for sure! There’s good news, though: It’s easy to make keto smoothie recipes as long as you use keto fruits and sweeteners. But would an avocado smoothie recipe be good? Yes! Whether it’s hot outside or you just need a quick snack, this ice cold, rich and creamy drink is sure to satisfy....

Just like my Italian Farro Salad with its wholesome, simple, and healthy ingredients, this summer farro salad was what I was craving on Tuesday night, my one evening at home during a multi-week travel spree. While I absolutely adore traveling and dining out, when I’m gone for long periods, I miss being in my kitchen and eating well-balanced meals like this healthy summer farro salad (and this Southwest Farro Salad)....

Sundal To make sundal, legumes, lentils or grains are first soaked and cooked until tender. Later they are added to a tempering made with ghee/ oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, red chilies and hing. Lastly coconut the star ingredient is also added to the sundal. Sundal is also made in other South Indian states and is known by different names. Since this is mostly made for religious occasions, ingredients like onion and garlic are not used....

With several hundreds of street food options in Mumbai, your taste buds literally sing out of joy. Tawa pulao is one of the popular meal options that’s spicy, flavorsome and simply delicious. About Tawa Pulao Tawa pulao is a rice dish made with precooked basmati rice, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, bell peppers, pav bhaji masala and coriander leaves. This rice dish is similar to a pilaf / pulao but is made on a large flat iron griddle known as tawa....

If you like mulligatawny soup, or even if you don’t like it that much, or you’ve never tried it, you have to try this recipe. This is the best mulligatawny soup recipe out there. Period. It’s that good! Being a Seinfeld fan I’ve known about mulligatawny soup for a long while… Right, I learned about it from ‘The Soup Nazi’ episode, like millions of others I suppose. Remember the dialogue between Kramer and Elaine?...

Whip up a sandwich along with this grape salad and you’ll feel like you’ve transported yourself back to grandma’s kitchen. It’s also an easy dish to take to family get-together’s, picnics, and potlucks. Just don’t be surprised when they’ve licked the bowl clean. This dish disappears fast! Looking For More Quick & Easy Side Dishes? Ambrosia SaladWatergate SaladGrandma’s Macaroni SaladPicnic Side Dishes Click on a star to rate it!...

Cheesy, saucy, and bursting with hearty Italian zest, this easy vegetable lasagna does justice to the Italian classic. With its declarative hug-you-from-the-inside vibe, this vegetarian lasagna is a pan of comfort, exactly what you need when you find yourself craving lasagna in the first place. It’s meatless, yes, but this lasagna recipe is about far more than the absence of meat. It is a vegetable party! Spinach. Sweet potatoes. Bell peppers....

My Grilled Wagyu Burger Recipe is a total game-changer among gourmet burger recipes! Ready in 15 minutes, this easy grilled burger recipe tastes incredible and is simple to make. You will want to grill homemade wagyu burgers every time you cook out! Best Wagyu Burgers If you know me, you know by now how much I love a good burger recipe. Gourmet burgers are my specialty, and there is nothing I enjoy more than cooking them out on my grill!...

Yes, hummus may be simple, but it makes a myriad of dishes taste even better. And, it is good for your health to boot! Hummus is packed with healthy fats, calcium, and protein. It can even aid in weight loss. What more can you ask for? So go ahead, add this nutritious and delicious dip to your daily regimen, and watch how it transforms your regular meals from good to great....

Crab cakes always remind me of vacations in Florida. Sitting out on the deck of a seafood restaurant watching the ocean waves roll in. As if this picture-perfect moment could get any better, we top it off with crab cakes. My all-time favorite seafood is filled with chunks of sweet crab meat, bread crumbs, and dipped in a creamy sauce. It is a staple food in Maryland and Virginia because of the abundance of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay....

But no matter how addictive they are, you can’t eat them all by themselves. When you’re serving hot dogs at a party, you’ll want to give your guests a nice spread of sides for a more well-rounded meal. If you’re wondering about the best side dishes for your next cookout, we’ve got you covered. Turn your cookout into a full on feast with these classic side dishes. These scrumptious pairings will have your friends talking about your party for weeks!...

If you’re looking for dishes that pair perfectly with these spuds, you’ve come to the right place. Rich, creamy, and hearty. Scalloped potatoes may be a side dish, but they’re definitely a show-stopper. I love how scalloped potatoes are so versatile. They taste great with basically any dish! Soup, salad, fish, casserole – you name it! But to me, what goes well with scalloped potatoes is meats and vegetables. That’s why today, I’m sharing 14 meaty and veggie dishes that make scalloped potatoes even better....

It makes perfect sense to cook sweet potatoes then! However, sweet potato recipes taste great all year round, not just during the holiday season. From traditional recipes like candied yams and sweet potato pie to lesser-known delights like sweet potato biscuits and sweet potato marshmallow bars, there are plenty of ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. Here are 10 of my favorite canned sweet potato recipes, and believe me when I say I don’t just make them in the fall....

From lattes to mochas, there’s a long list of espresso drinks you can whip up without ever needing to swing by the coffee shop. But to be a true coffee aficionado, you’ll need to know the basics first. From there, your specialty coffee drink options are endless. Don’t worry, you don’t need barista skills to make these drinks. For some, you won’t even need an espresso machine! All you need are some dark roast coffee beans and a way to heat milk....