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Mysore bonda is made with maida or all-purpose flour. But I have used wheat flour or atta here. The taste and texture of these is good & fluffy even when made with wheat flour. There is a nutty flavor that comes from the atta. Yogurt and soda are the ingredients that make these light. If you do not like the nutty flavour then you can make these with maida. For health reasons, do choose organic all-purpose flour or at least unbleached flour....

Whether you are exhausted with work or tired cooking for a week-long or just want to give a break to your digestive system…. Make a khichdi! This is a one stop solution to all the problems! Lately I realized my family can’t do without a Khichdi often. A khichdi of any kind is just okay for a fast and filling dinner! This oats khichdi tastes great with some Pickle, papads & Chaas....

Hands up if you love fried rice? Hands up if you’d make it more often except you never seem to have leftover cooked rice?? In case you hadn’t guessed, I have my hand raised high. That’s me all the way. Plus I love my quick fix, one pot meals – speedy to make, less washing up. And that’s how this creation came about. It’s a one pot version of fried rice, made from scratch without using leftover cooked rice....

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice This is a really handy recipe if you’ve got a family of big eaters and are short on time because it makes a substantial amount of food, it’s a complete meal (no need to make starch and veg sides as well as a separate protein!) and it’s all done in one pot. Readers also tell me they love that it’s finished in the oven. No need to worry about scorching the base of the pot....

Simple summer recipes are made even better when paired with this orange chicken marinade. Not only flavorful and delicious, but this marinade also represents how I want my summer dinners to go down —> more time relaxing, less time cooking. The chicken marinade is made with: Orange JuiceHoneySoy Sauce That’s it. THREE INGREDIENTS. My favorite way to enjoy this marinade is in kabob form (for all my kabob tips see this Chicken Kabob post) because the vegetables cook right along with the chicken, meaning you don’t even need to make a separate side dish if you aren’t in the mood....

This book has been nearly three years in the making! The recipes are BRAND NEW (you can’t find them on my blog or anywhere else), and they are my absolute favorite ones I’ve ever created! It would mean the world to me if you would preorder a book today. I have some really special, exclusive bonuses planned for those of you who do preorder (be sure to save your email receipt....

Make this palak rice in a pan on the stovetop or in the instant pot with my easy recipe instructions. About Palak Rice Palak rice also known as Spinach rice is an Indian dish where cooked rice is mixed with sautéed and spiced spinach and herbs. It is made in numerous ways and this palak rice is a family favorite and is made time and again. It goes well in the office and school boxes too....

FavoritePinShare We are so excited to be guest posting for Alyssa! We absolutely love her and her blog! We are the Six Sisters at Six Sisters Stuff . . . that’s right, six girls and no boys! Growing up, we had our share of petty fights over clothes, make-up, and even boys . . . but thankfully we have grown up and are now best friends. We LOVE to be together but life, jobs, school, marriage, and babies have taken us pretty far apart from each other so we use our blog to share ideas and stay in touch....

After all, you can never go wrong with peanut butter and Rice Krispies. Throw in chocolate into the mix, and you’ll have the most phenomenal dessert! These Rice Krispie balls are impossible to resist. One bite is all it takes to fall in love. Trust me, you won’t be able to stop at one, even if you tried. It might be a good idea to double the recipe! Don’t worry, they could not be any easier to make....

It’s also great base recipe to make your own soup. Follow my cooking method and broth flavourings, then mix and match your vegetables to suit your cravings – or fridge contents! Pearl Barley Soup How many times have you walked past a packet of pearl barley at the grocery store and not given it a thought? Next time, pick up a packet! Pearl barley is cheap, easy to cook and makes for a much more flavoursome addition into soups and salads rather than the usual rice or pasta....

A baking enthusiast who a) loves any excuse for cake, b) can be a bit particular about said cake, and c) happens to post cake recipes online, I love sharing a new sweet treat with you every May. It’s as if we are virtual elementary school classmates and it’s my turn to bring birthday treats! Well, maybe not elementary school. I completely soaked this year’s Pink Cake in an orange and rosé wine syrup....

They make an easy dinner, but are you wondering what to season pork chops with? Use THIS pork chop seasoning recipe! You can whip it up in just 2 minutes and it’s incredibly versatile. While I think it’s the best seasoning for pork chops, it can also be used for chicken breast, steak, or even veggies. Let me show you how to season pork chops with this homemade blend. Whether you prefer to pan sear on the stovetop, grill, or bake your pork chops in the oven, this seasoning is delicious on all of them....

“This post has been sponsored by the National Pork Board. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” A classic pork recipe! Which came first: the pork or the apples? To me, they are inseparable! A classic, timeless combination that is guaranteed to please fancy guests at a dinner party or your family on a busy weeknight. I know what you’re thinking. What’s new? People have been pairing pork and apples for centuries....

FavoritePinShare Pretzel Bites are the perfect after-school snacks, game day appetizers, and popcorn replacement for movie nights. The outside of each pretzel is golden brown and chewy, while the inside is soft and fluffy. If you love easy and delicious bread appetizers that you can share, check out these Easy Parmesan Knots, these Pizza Stuffed Crescent Rolls, or this Three Cheese Garlic Pull-Apart Bread. Pretzel Bites Making soft pretzel bites at home is easier than you think....

FavoritePinShare A delicious and creamy dip that tastes like pumpkin chocolate chip cookie! It’s so good you won’t be able to get enough! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip takes the best of fall and puts it into a decadent dip. Chocolate, pumpkin, spice and everything nice, quick and easy and oh so yummy! Pumpkin and Chocolate Chips are a match made in sweet heaven. Just like Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (only 3 ingredients), this dip is amazing!...

Down in the South, especially in Andhra cuisine we cook a lot of lentils with different kinds of veggies. These dishes are not only simple to make, taste delicious & are healthy as all the good things – lentils, lots of veggies and a moderate amount of spices and fats go into these. Dal cooked with some veggies is a comfort food and we use many kinds of veggies like tomatoes, ridge gourd (lufa), bottle gourd, snake gourd, drumsticks, eggplants, bhindi (okra), mango and many more....

Splurging for a special breakfast treat, only to be met with something cakey and bland will seriously damper your day. This year, instead of reliving the pain that occurs every single time I order a pumpkin scone at Starbucks (which is to say annually because why do they look so good even though they taste like nothing?!), I’m turning to this pleasing, perfect homemade pumpkin scone recipe instead. Lightly crispy on the outside, perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside, and richly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these maple pumpkin scones are the very taste of fall....

FavoritePinShare This bread not only tastes amazing but those thick cinnamon swirls make it gorgeous enough to impress any guest! WIth the perfectly golden outside and delicious cinnamon flavor on the inside, you will come back to this again and again! If you love homemade cinnamon-flavored foods as much as I do then you MUST TRY these cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodles, and this cinnamon honey butter. They are all the perfect amount of sweet!...

FavoritePinShare These melty, cheesy zucchini pizza bites have all the goodness of pizza without the carbs! In just 15 minutes, you have a tasty appetizer that you can feel great about eating! Indulging in pizza doesn’t have to break your diet. Eggplant, keto, and whole-wheat pizzas are more health-conscious varieties to try out! Easy Baked Zucchini Pizza Bites It is time to introduce you to the king of healthy snacking- zucchini pizza bites!...