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I absolutely can’t control myself when cinnamon sugar is involved so naturally these puff pastry cinnamon rolls never last very long in our house. They are adapted from my quick and easy cinnamon scrolls recipe, but instead of using yoghurt dough I use frozen puff pastry. These mini cinnamon swirls come together very quickly and can be baked in either the oven or the air fryer. You can serve them as is, or with the optional (but irresistible) vanilla glaze drizzled on top....

Each south Indian state has a different version of this dish & most commonly these are known as Tamarind rice. Puliyogare is one such variation from Karnataka cuisine. All of these are very commonly made in traditional households during festivals & even on regular days. Pulihora is also popular in temples & is offered to the devotees as prasadam. The temple style pulihora is not only very flavorful but also delicious....

Quiche Toast Cups I love quiche, but I don’t usually have ready made pastry in stock, and it is even rarer that I attempt to make pastry. So this is my way of making mini quiches – using toast cups made with sandwich bread. I didn’t do a very good job of pressing the bread into the muffin tin, as you can see from the squiggly shape of my toast cups....

While our main Fourth of July menu (ribs with Barbecue Sauce, Easy Baked Beans, Grilled Corn) always remained untouched, dessert alternated. Most years, Grammy made her classic Peach Shortcake but topped with blueberries, strawberries, and fluffy white whipped cream for a festive touch. On special years, she made the illustrious Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie, a dessert of such magnificence, it could save the world—or at least make a table filled with dessert aficionados very, very happy....

FavoritePinShare I have a weakness for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. They are one of my favorites! They are always my first candy that I search for in my boys Halloween candy and Christmas stockings. I even have Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars on the blog that are pure heaven. So if you are a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup lover like I am, these need to happen in your life right now! Look at these bad boys....

This salad was a total fluke. I became obsessed with putting roast pumpkin in salads after creating my Pumpkin, Haloumi & Avocado Salad, but wanted to branch out and try some new flavours. I also had an unopened pack of quinoa that I’d been promising myself I’d experiment with and some unused feta cheese from my Greek Salad so I thought I’d try my hand at mixing them all together....

This Roasted Cauliflower Soup is a spin off of my Cauliflower and Bacon Soup. The truth is, I almost always have a head or two of cauliflower wilting away at the back of the fridge. But I rarely have bacon. Thus, the Roasted Cauliflower Soup was born. Cauliflower on its own is a bit meh, but roasting it brings out a lovely caramelisation and this adds more depth of flavour....

This roasted rutabaga recipe makes a hearty and healthy side dish to just about any meal. If you’re looking to swap out potatoes for a healthier option that’s lower in carbohydrates and calories, root vegetables like rutabaga are a great choice. Use it in soups, stews, or all on its own. What Is A Rutabaga? A rutabaga, also known as a Swedish turnip or swede, is a nutritious root vegetable that is a cross between a turnip and a wild cabbage....

Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than bread. Warm, soft, delicious bread! Even better if it’s homemade. Don’t even start with the whole anti-carbs speech towards me, ’cause I won’t listen! Carbs are delicious and they are necessary. What a sad, sad life I would have without carbs… and without bread! (Sorry dieters and celiacs, I just have to express my love for bread.) Among my favorite kinds of bread is the focaccia, which is a flat oven-baked bread very popular in Italy....

FavoritePinShare These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are made with a simple, from-scratch, brownie batter and are filled with a rich (easy to make!) caramel filling! Top everything off with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a dessert you’ll be coming back to over and over again! Hi everyone, Sam here again from Sugar Spun Run. Today I have yet another sweet treat to share: these absolutely irresistible, decadent, Salted Caramel Brownie Bites!...

About Sambar Powder There are plenty of sambar powder recipes across South India prepared with varying ingredients. Most of these are made with coriander seeds, cumin and lentils as the base. Ingredients like coconut, cinnamon and even stone flower are used in some regions. For years I had been bringing sambar masala from my mum’s home. For the past one year I have been making my own since I don’t travel frequently....

Sambar rice is a dish made with lentils, rice, mixed vegetables, spices & herbs. It is a delicious, flavorful & protein packed dish that is also healthy & nutrient dense. Sambar rice is best served with papad & some buttermilk or lassi. Other similar popular Variety Rice recipes from south Indian cuisine are these Tomato rice Ghee rice Ven pongal To make this sambar rice, I have used brown rice and a small quantity of white rice along with dal....

If you’re looking for comfort food that can feed a crowd, look no further. Complete with al dente noodles, meaty marinara, and loads of melted cheese on top, this baked ziti is the casserole of your dreams. It has similar flavors to lasagna, but it’s so much simpler to make. With a baked ziti, you won’t have to worry about preparing so many different components and arranging them into layers....

(This post is sponsored by Pomì.) The last few weeks has been a little chaotic. I don’t know if it’s the holiday season or the fact that I’ve been a little under the weather and not feeling like doing much, let alone cook… Tim, being the supportive husband that he is, keeps saying it’s okay. That it’s the holiday season and it’s not a big deal if we spend all our money on take out food!...

For the uninitiated, dosa is a kind of lentil crepe from South Indian cuisine and there are so many kinds made across the region. Masala Dosa, Rava Dosa and Neer Dosa are some of the staples. About Set Dosa This Set Dosa is another variation and is mostly seen on the Karnataka restaurant menus. Crispy thick base, soft spongy & fluffy top with a porous texture is what makes these Set Dosa so much different from the regular crisp thin dosas....

“That moment when you cut through the creamy mashed potato with the golden crunchy ridges and the filling comes oozing out….I can’t describe how satisfying it is!” As a potato-obsessed-carb-o-holic, I take great interest in any potato related dishes. However, with potato skin recipes, the thought that always crosses my mind is, “what shall I make with the potato I scoop out?” That’s why I love making these Shepherd’s Pie Potato Skins....

FavoritePinShare Delicious spiced rubbed chicken cooked to tender and juicy perfection. It gets glazed with the most amazing honey lime sauce and is sure to be a huge hit! Maybe I am a little obsessed with quick and easy skillet meals lately. But if you lived one day in my life lately you would understand why. It is just non stop from the second the alarm goes off for school. Going to the grocery store, doing taxes, piano practice, chasing after a toddler, and going to the gym are just a few of the things that make my days fly by....

FavoritePinShare This week has been the week of unpredictable weather. And it has included snow. I had a few recipes to make on a day with full sun, only to wake up to a dark and rainy day. Life can be so hard as a food blogger sometimes. But you have to work with what you have got sometimes and make something delicious! I see these Skor Bars all of the time on Pinterest....

FavoritePinShare Slow cooker angel chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that your family will request all the time! Tender chicken cooked in a creamy Italian-flavored sauce and served on a bed of angel hair pasta. I love slow cooker meals that I can throw in a crockpot and go on with my day! Any time I slow cook chicken, it turns out so juicy and shreds perfectly. This slow cooker angel chicken reminds me of a few of my other favorite crock pot recipes....

FavoritePinShare This amazing slow cooker cashew chicken is way better than takeout! The chicken is breaded to perfection, the sauce is full of flavor and the cashews hidden throughout are the best part! Make this a restaurant-worthy meal with these sides. My tried and true favorites will make it yummy, Wontons, Egg Rolls, and of course, Rice. Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken Recipe My love for cashews runs deep. One time I bought a big thing of cashews from Costco and ate the entire thing by myself....