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Chocolate and cheesecake are perfectly combined and have never tasted so AWESOME together IN THIS Cheesecake Stuffed Skillet Cookie! Have you ever seen anything so beautiful? No. Me either. This one is for the cookie lovers AND cheesecake lovers, because why not? I’ve been testing this recipe out for a couple of weeks now while the kids were here on school holidays, eagerly available to hoover the entire skillet, stuffing their faces until the recipe came out right....

I absolutely love loading my salads. If I ever had to go on a low carb type of diet, (which I don’t think I’d survive), I would definitely pick bowls that look like this to eat. Especially if it has to be a meal of some sort. I cannot…I repeat cannot live on rabbit salads of lonely lettuce leaves and grated carrot. Maybe as a side dish yes! But as a meal alone?...

About Chickpea Curry In my personal collection of recipes, I have quite a few varieties of the Chickpea Curry which I make regularly at home. My all-time favorite is this robust and flavorsome one, the authentic Punjabi Chana Masala. This recipe has a good balance of spiciness and tanginess, which enhances the overall flavors too. It is just like the Chickpea Curry you get on the streets of Delhi and Punjab....

What is Chilli Paneer Chilli Paneer is a vegetarian version of Chilli Chicken and has become one of the most sought after dishes in Indo-Chinese cuisine. I have been told that it tastes similar to General Tso’s recipe, though it is made with Indian cottage cheese instead of tofu. In a typical Chilli Paneer recipe, the paneer cubes are coated with either a thin dusting of flour or are batter coated prior to being fried....

Are you acquainted with the French 75? The French 75 is a refreshing and citrusy, sparkling gin cocktail that packs a punch. It’s perfect for the holidays and other celebratory occasions. The French 75 is the answer any time a bubbly cocktail is in order! French 75’s are made with a standard pour of gin and topped with Champagne, so it’s a strong drink in a sparkling dress. In fact, it’s named after the French 75-mm field gun, which was commonly used in World War I....

I’m just not that into smoothies. It’s nothing against fruit (really fruit, it’s me, not you). I just like to eat my food. This smoothie, however, is a different story. I’ve been fighting a head cold for over a week and I’ve been getting desperate for a solution. Every evening, I feel off-balance, like my head is underwater. I’ve had enough of this vertigo! Since I refuse to go to the doctor for antibiotics, I’ve been spending quality time with this lovely contraption, taking probiotics and trying to consume as much immunity-boosting vitamin C as possible....

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken with NO CREAM and PACKED with flavour! Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken There’s so much flavour happening in this pan right now, and only a quarter of the fat and calories when compared with typical creamy sauce recipes. Pan fried garlic followed closely by sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms AND melted parmesan cheese through this sauce makes this dinner incredible. How to make a creamy sauce with no cream To make the creamy sauce for this recipe, you’re going to use evaporated milk....

What is Dabeli Whether you’re in Gujarat or Maharashtra, it is quite common for you to stumble upon the simple, yet absolutely filling and tasty snack Dabeli. Either on streets or at eateries or if you’re visiting a traditional Gujarati household. Also, the next time you’re onto a Vada Pav recipe, observe how similar it is to the Dabeli recipe. I would say, both are close cousins! So, you must be thinking as to what exactly the name of this dish means?...

About This Drumstick Sambar Drumsticks also know as Murungakkai in Tamil and Sahjan ki Phalli in Hindi are the pods of the moringa plant. They are regularly used to make a variety of recipes in Indian cuisine. Drumsticks always make it on my weekly shopping list as they are nutritious and easy to prepare. I also sometimes make this tasty Drumstick Curry too. Drumstick sambar is a variation of the South Indian sambar made with drumsticks as the hero veggie....

What is Hara Bhara Kabab Hara Bhara Kabab is a very popular snack of North Indian fried patties made with spinach, peas and potatoes. This word means a kabab full of greens. Here the green colored veggies are spinach and green peas. These are nutritious since they have the best of both spinach and green peas. True to its name Hara bhara kabab boosts of green health. Made from spinach, peas, potatoes, it is satisfying, healthy, delicious and tastes great with any chutney dip or sauce....

Lady finger also known as Okra or Bhindi rules at my place. We all are fond of this veggie and I make it often. So all the Ladies finger recipes get updated on the blog too. If like us, you too are fond of Lady finger, then do check this collection of Ladies finger recipes. This is an easy lady finger recipe which is homely in taste and quick to prepare....

You may be scratching your head at the title of this post. Milkshakes? In the winter? While it’s snowing? Don’t worry, I haven’t lost it. I was advised to consume more calcium in preparation for donating PBSC’s (peripheral blood stem cells) to a cancer patient. The milkshake has proven totally addictive. I’ve been making them with one scoop of Breyer’s vanilla bean ice cream, one cup of organic 1% milk, several big ice cubes, a few drops of pure vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg....

Healthy, filling and a good-for-you Burrito Bowl comes together in minutes! Full of fresh ingredients and incredible flavour thanks to your favourite dressing, these burrito bowls are the perfect example of a healthy, hearty meal without sacrificing your taste buds. WHAT GOES IN A BURRITO BOWL? A good burrito bowl can really contain anything you like. Don’t let the long ingredients list daunt you! Just imagine all of the flavour in one bowl....

Let’s hear it for French toast! The best French toast is seared golden on the outside, tender in the middle, lightly sweet and deliciously custard-y. This French toast recipe meets all of those qualifications with flying colors. This recipe bypasses all of the common French toast downfalls. Perhaps your previous attempts have yielded soggy, falling apart, eggy toast—never again! I’ve studied French toast techniques and this recipe will not let you down....

These fluffy cranberry orange muffins will make your house smell like the holidays! I hope they become your new favorite holiday muffin recipe. They’re fluffy and moist and delicious—everything I want a muffin to be. These muffins are bursting with fresh cranberry and orange flavor. This recipe calls for fresh cranberries, which are generally available in United States grocery stores from October or November through December. You can also use frozen cranberries, but I don’t recommend dried cranberries here....

Today marks five years since my first post on Cookie and Kate. This date usually passes by without much fanfare, but five years! My baby’s in kindergarten now. Sniffle. This blog really is my baby. I bought all the ingredients to bake a cake to celebrate, then my dishwasher broke down. I’m not going to wash all those dishes by hand. So, let’s shout happy birthday with this fresh mango salsa recipe!...

About Fruit Salad Recipe Fruit is essentially nature’s candy, but unlike refined sugar products, it is actually good for you! I also love that Mother Nature offers us different bounties throughout the seasons, meaning our fruit salads – and the nutrients associated with different seasonal produce – can change during the year. This tropical fruit salad happens to be my favorite combination of fruits for the whole year. So this summer, do your best to make use of all the sweet, seasonal fruits like mangoes, jackfruit, chikoo and berries....

About Ghee Roast Dosa It is not wrong when one says that the Ghee Roast Dosa is one of the most popular dosa varieties, which is liked by all ages. The same goes for me and my family too. When at home, I usually make the simple plain or Sada Dosa with some coconut chutney for breakfasts. Even the sambar is not that frequent, and gets made only when we are wanting to have a dosa meal for lunch or dinner....

Regular oven roasted carrots are incredibly delicious with just a little garlic and olive oil, but once you’ve tried these Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots, you’ll never go back! Buttery, tender carrots roasted with the best honey garlic butter sauce! ROASTED CARROTS Everyone loves honey carrots right? Well, we’ve taken them to the next level, adding a splash of garlic butter to give you the perfect combination of salty and sweet....

Who doesn’t love golden, crisp crostini? Crostini is crusty bread brushed with olive oil, toasted in the oven or in the grill to perfection. I love how it shatters between my teeth, offering the perfect contrast to a creamy spread or dip. The word crostini means “little crusts” in Italian. I typically associate crostini with party appetizers and cheese plates, but you don’t have to throw a party to enjoy these little toasts....