One of the easiest breads to make, it is also versatile and can be used for so much more than a pocket to put yummy things in. You can toast it to make pita chips or even use it flat to make a quick and easy pita pizza. About this Pita Bread Recipe Pita bread is a middle eastern flat bread that puffs up when baked creating an air pocket in the middle....
I don’t know about you, but as soon as I feel the crisp breeze in the air, pumpkin bread is one of the first recipes that crosses my mind. And when it’s prepared with homemade pumpkin puree and those quintessential pumpkin pie spices, there is no resisting. My girls and hubby love it too! 🙂 I love preparing this bread in mini loaf pans. This recipe makes 3 loaves, I keep two and give away one to my neighbor or a friend....
What is Rabdi? Rabdi, also known as Rabri, is a traditional Indian dessert made by reducing and thickening milk through a low and slow simmering process. It’s a rich and creamy sweet dish known for its luscious texture and delicate flavor. Why You’ll Love This Recipe My quick and easy twist on this classic dish provides an Instant rabdi recipe that takes the traditional dessert to a new level of decadence and reduces the cooking time and effort considerably....
I hit a wall last week, figuratively speaking. I’ve been so utterly consumed with projects on my to-do list that I’ve neglected the basic necessities. You know, important stuff like sleep, food and time with friends. A person can only neglect that stuff for so long before she breaks down and calls her mama and cries. And by “a person,” I mean me. In hindsight, I’ve been trying to do way too much at once and I’ve been trying to do it all myself....
Where has the summer gone? I promised you this guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico on Instagram two months ago. We flew off to Santa Fe the day after we got married for a short honeymoon. We wanted a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful scenery, nice weather, and great food, and we found it all in Santa Fe. We fell in love with Santa Fe’s color scheme, starting with its expansive blue sky and the adobe buildings that blend into the desert landscape....
You know how most vegetable soups are pretty tired and “blah”? Not this one! This hearty homemade vegetable soup is full of fresh, wholesome flavors. I’m excited to share this vegetable soup recipe with you. It’s honestly the best I’ve ever had, and I hope you’ll agree. You just might have all the ingredients you’ll need to make this easy soup on hand already. I can think of so many reasons to make this soup....
What is Shahi Tukda One bite of my traditional recipe of Shahi Tukda will give you a feeling of royalty. It’s no surprise, either! In Hindi and Urdu languages, the term shahi means “royal” and tukra (also spelled tukda) means “a piece”. Literally translated, this tasty dessert means “royal piece.” (Tukray or tukday is the plural form). This indulgent sweet is also known as Shahi Toast as is usually made and served on festivals and special occasions....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 Have you ever stopped to think how much sugar you consume in a day? Probably not. And if you did, the tally might scare you. Because sugar isn’t just about licorice, soda and M&M’s. Processed sugar is everywhere! Hidden in unlikely culprits like breads, sauces, yogurt and dressings. In fact, it’s added to virtually every packaged food product that exists. The reason? Beyond it’s obvious sweet flavoring, sugar highly addictive....
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of my best recipes for when fall comes around the corner! With so much pumpkin flying around lately, I knew in my bones most of you will want a perfect cookie for the season. This. Is. It. Loaded with melty chocolate chips, fall (autumn) spices, and beautiful flavours, these cookies are absolutely perfect to have with a HUGE mug of Nutella Hot Chocolate....
About Solkadhi Next time you are in Goa, go to any proper, local indigenous restaurants that serve Goan food. Have any thali there – veg, fish or non-veg thali – and on the plate you will see a dark pink colored drink in a small glass or a small bowl (vati). That, my friends, is the kokum curry. Also known as solkadi, this beverage is an important part of Goan, Konkan and Malvani cuisine....
Rich and creamy spinach and ricotta stuffed inside Zucchini tubes to make another low carb, guilt free and healthy dinner! Who says low carb-ing is boring anyway? Not me. It’s no secret on this blog how much I love pasta. Pasta; carbs; bread; carbs; pasta…and did I mention carbs? Finding lower carb and healthier options is turning out to be pretty easy. Especially with Zucchini. After the Creamy Sun Dried Tomato + Parmesan Chicken Zoodles exploded all over the world wide internet, it’s pretty obvious a lot of people are looking for healthier alternatives to pasta....
Spinach Ricotta Manicotti is pure comfort/indulgence food to be enjoyed for dinner any time of the week OR for special occasions! Pasta recipes are our family specialty… think Lasagna, Creamy Tomato Beef Ravioli, Tortellini Soup with Spinach, or a good Chicken Alfredo. Manicotti, however, is EASY! A family favourite and signature dish! SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHEESE MANICOTTI Looking for something special? Need ideas for your Christmas Eve, New Years, or a special weekend menu plan?...
Meet the marinara sauce recipe of my dreams! I’ve always been intimidated by marinara, maybe because I love it so much that I was afraid of messing it up. I finally faced my fears and tried making marinara every which way. This version is my favorite, no contest. This homemade marinara sauce offers rich and lively tomato flavor. You’ll need only five basic pantry ingredients to make this delicious marinara sauce: good canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, dried oregano and olive oil....
About Yam Fry These crunchy and flavorful yam fries are going to be your new favorite way to eat yams. Also called suran fodi (in Konkani language) or fried suran, this recipe includes fresh elephant foot yams sliced and spiced, dredged and then fried for a satisfying side or snack. To get a perfectly crispy outside and tender inside, I coat the marinated suran slices with rava (also known as sooji, semolina or cream of wheat) and then lightly fry in oil on the stovetop....
Updated Dec 04, 2017 12 Tips That Make Gluten-Free Travel Easy Speak in restaurant language So today, I’m sharing 12 tips that make gluten-free travel easy. In other words, a few things I’ve learned after trotting around the world quite a bit. And whether your travel plans include the upcoming holidays or an exciting, wanderlusting adventure in the future, these gluten-free travel tips will help to ensure your travel goes off without a hitch and that you remain healthy, happy and at ease....
The days are getting shorter and I’m mourning the loss of our 9 pm evening strolls. It might still be ninety degrees outside, but those earlier sunsets mean that scarf weather and pumpkin lattes are on their way. For now, I’m getting my fill of those glorious end-of-summer tomatoes. Great tomatoes hardly need preparation to make a meal, but I’ve rounded up my sixteen favorite ways to enjoy them below....
By carnivores, I mean the diehard meat lovers, of course. The ones who don’t believe dinner is complete without it. My brother is one, and I love him, so I’m not passing judgment here. One of the best compliments I hear on the blog is that your beloved “carnivore” enjoyed one of my recipes so much, he (or she!) didn’t even miss the meat. I’ve rounded up the hearty recipes that get the most accolades from meat lovers below....
Achar or pickle is a condiment that often accompanies Indian food. The spices which are used to make the achar masala is more or less the same everywhere in India. Mustard, fenugreek (methi seeds), red chili, turmeric and asafoetida (hing) are the common spices used in many pickles. These spices flavor this achari paneer tikka too. I have also added fennel seeds, nigella seeds (kalonji) and mustard oil. You can skip kalonji if you don’t get them....
Updated Oct 26, 2021 All The Reasons To Love Butternut Squash Similar to its orange hued friends, sweet potato and pumpkin, butternut squash is quite the versatile autumn vegetable – here’s why. Transform it into any type of meal. You can roast it in cubes for a side dish, blend into a creamy soup, stuff it, bake it into a frittata, saute it into a hash, and the list goes on!...
Welcome to the redesigned cookieandkate.com! I’m not quite finished working on it, but I couldn’t stand to keep it in hiding for any longer. The website is finally optimized for viewing on your phone, your iPad, etc. No more pinching and zooming so you can read the recipe! Try it! Another noteworthy feature is the menu I added underneath the header. It’s designed to help you find the kinds of recipes you’re looking for....
