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This year on Mother’s Day, surprise your mom with a meal she’ll remember and cherish forever! Whether it’s breakfast-in-bed or a relaxing brunch, this recipe collection has a great mix of sweet and savory treats that require very little prep and come together in no time! These recipes include many personal favorites my girls have cooked for me over the years. I hope you make them, enjoy them, and have a great time celebrating Mother’s Day!...

Updated Oct 13, 2020 And I can confirm that these 8 kitchen gadgets are extremely useful and make my life just that much easier in the kitchen. Let’s dive in. Watch me demonstrate these minimalist kitchen gadgets: SUBSCRIBE TO VIDEOS Now, you may be wondering if gadgets really fit in a minimalist kitchen. I mean, isn’t minimalism about getting rid of everything? Well, the answer to that is no. But you should also know by now that I’m not one for following extreme or rigid labels, whether that’s in nutrition, lifestyle or interior design....

Why Homemade Juice is Best I never buy ready-made juices from outside. As someone who follows Ayurvedic principles as much as possible, it is important to me that I consume both my fruit and fruit juices while they are as fresh as possible. If Eastern medicine isn’t your cup of tea, Western science also confirms that fresh juice is better for you than commercial and has greater antiviral, antioxidant and anticancer properties than pre-bottled stuff....

Most recipe sites will swear that their Chimichurri recipe is the best or most authentic. The truth is, there are so many variations in the world of Chimichurri, that it’s now difficult to say which interpretation is the closest to the original. What is Chimichurri you may be asking? Chimichurri is a native Uruguayan and Argentinian loose, oil-based condiment used to accompany barbecued meats or churrasco (grilled beef). How can I be so sure that THIS chimichurri is an authentic recipe?...

The idea for this sweet and spicy summer salsa came to me while I was spacing out in the kitchen, with a peach and a lime in sight. It’s like mango salsa, but better. This salsa is great with blue corn chips, on tacos, or served as a relish.

More on Badam Milk Badam Doodh (or Badam Milk) is a sweet drink from the Awadhi cuisine. This delicious drink is flavored with ground almonds, cardamom powder, and saffron, and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. According to Ayurveda, raw, unpeeled almonds are warming (garam). When you soak them in cool or room temperature water they become cooling (thanda). So, if you plan to make badam milk to help cool your body, then soak the almonds overnight, or for 7 to 8 hours....

More on Baked Cauliflower Cauliflower has long been one of my favorite vegetables. It is high in fiber, low in calories, and absolutely brimming with delicious flavor. This quick and easy recipe for baked cauliflower is a great one to keep in mind when you’re short on time and long on hunger. Aside from being a snap to assemble, this baked cauliflower recipe is super versatile. Feel free to adjust the seasonings depending on what you have in your spice cabinet....

This Beef And Guinness Stew recipe is reaching you just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Stew Just like this Chicken Cacciatore recipe, there are so many options now days to slow cook a good stew or soup. I know how much you guys appreciate as many methods as I can squeeze into a recipe, with the equipment you have right at home. So, because of this, I’ve included both Slow Cooker AND Instant Pot methods in the recipe!...

These stuffed beetroot parathas are made with grated beetroots and a good way to use any leftover beetroot. They have a faint sweet taste coming from the beetroots. Stuffed parathas are made with various grated veggies and even mashed potatoes. parathas can be served for breakfast, brunch or lunch. These beetroot parathas can also be packed in the tiffin box. Generally in the morning hours, making parathas can become too much of work....

What is Poriyal If you are in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, you will come across the popular food term ‘poriyal,’ which would generally mean a form of sautéed or fried dish. Similar terms in other languages are ‘mezhukupuratti’ (Malayalam), ‘palya’ (Kannada) and ‘vepudu’ (Telugu). A type of side dish, it typically has a vegetable (shredded or finely chopped) which is cooked with whole spices, curry leaves and black gram (urad dal)....

It’s corn season, and I’ve had a hankering for some great corn on the cob. You know the corn I’m talking about—golden and plump kernels with some irresistible, caramelized grill marks. Slathered with real butter and sprinkled with salt, there’s not much better. Last summer, our family and friends gifted us a gas grill for our wedding. Now that I finally have access to one, I’ve had fun learning how to use it....

Do you know Tom Collins? The cocktail? If not, you’ve been missing out. I used to serve Tom Collins way back when I was a bartender, and I believe this classic drink deserves some more attention. Tom Collins cocktails taste like grown-up lemonade. They’re irresistibly citrusy, fizzy and refreshing, with herbal notes from the gin. While lemonade can be cloying, Tom Collins need not be too sweet—I like mine with just a splash of simple syrup to round out the flavors....

About Boondi Laddu Laddu, or ladoo, are popular Indian treats often enjoyed during holidays and festivals, or just about any time there is an occasion to celebrate. They are round ball-shaped sweet snacks that are made with all kinds of ingredients and preparation methods. It’s hard to pick just one to call a favorite! The recipe I’m sharing with you today is for a soft boondi laddu. It’s similar to making Motichoor Ladoo....

It’s very strange to be a private, reserved person with a public job. Sometimes I can hardly stand to publish another post and put myself out there for critique all over again. I’ve pulled back from writing about personal matters on this once-little corner of the internet over time, even though ninety-nine percent of you all are so kind and encouraging. (Thank you.) I catch myself doing the same in new relationships—not opening up, not quite being myself, just generally holding back....

The best meatball recipe starts with the most tender meatballs, browned in a hot skillet to seal in the juices and get crispy, golden edges. Soaking up rustic tomato sauce flavours underneath a golden blanket of melted mozzarella cheese, Cheesy Meatballs is an easy dinner recipe that will be a hit with your family! MEATBALL RECIPE Dry meatballs are a thing of the past with our recipe. While most nonna’s hold a secret to get the perfect meatballs, some people just can’t seem to get it right....

This shish kebab chicken recipe is on weekly rotation in my home. Here’s why: Dinner in 30 minutes: This easy recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. While the kebabs are cooking, I prepare rice or warm up some naan, and enjoy a wholesome meal. Simple marinade + stress-free cooking = Happy meal: This quick marinade flavors the meat instantly. Air frying the kebabs gives them the char-broiled flavor without the fuss....

Here’s my meatless version of classic chicken noodle soup, made with chickpeas instead of chicken! This soup is exactly what I want to eat when I’m feeling under the weather or craving some familiar, comfort food flavors. It seems like everyone has caught at least one cold this winter season, me included. As a longtime vegetarian, I haven’t eaten chicken noodle soup in years. Every time I get sick, I wonder why I don’t have a restorative soup recipe, but don’t have the energy to figure it out....

Do you remember eating no-bake cookies as a kid? I sure do. My brothers and I routinely begged my mother to let us make cookies. She usually indulged us by agreeing to make no-bake cookies. No chocolate chip cookies or sugar cookies—just no-bake cookies. She was busy raising three kids and running her own business, so I can’t blame her for wanting to minimize mess and baking time. Granted, we were in for a treat every time we gathered around the stove to watch the cocoa, butter and peanut butter boil....

What is Chole Masala Chole Masala is a popular Indian dish of white chickpeas in a spicy and tangy gravy. In North India, this dish is called ‘chole masala,’ or simply ‘chole’. No matter what you call it, this is a tasty vegetarian curry dish that you should definitely try making yourself! Chana is the Hindi word and Chole is the Punjabi word for chickpeas. In Hindi, the word masala means a mixture of spices....

Cauliflower rice is an excellent substitute for steamed rice if you’re watching your carbs. This Indian-style Cauliflower rice is a regular on our table now. Today I’m sharing another super hit flavor in my home - Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice! It’s a Choptle-copycat recipe, and whether you make it fresh or use frozen riced cauliflower, it stays crunchy and doesn’t get soggy! It’s a versatile side dish that has savory-tart flavors....