This chana masala recipe is about to become the star of your weeknight dinner rotation. It calls for pantry ingredients. It cooks in one pot. And though it comes together in just over 30 minutes, most of the cooking time is hands off, so you can tackle the (minimal) cleanup as it simmers. Best of all, this easy chana masala is healthy, flavorful, and super satisfying. About Chana Masala Chana masala is a chickpea curry....

Pin TH’s first reaction on biting into these was “is this chocolate rusk?”. I took that as a good sign that the biscotti has indeed come out crisp, much like rusk, the way it should! Biscotti are Italian biscuits or cookies that are twice-baked, giving them a lovely crispy edge and a porous texture which is great for dipping in coffee or tea. They are great on their own too, but I love it with milk, especially chocolate biscotti....

There’s exactly one thing I love about winter – the colorful produce! I know, I know, the winter is not so bad here in Austin, but I feel for those of you up north, because I used to be one of you. I live for warm sunny days, so I made this cabbage salad of bright winter produce with you in mind – to send some love – and lemons… and well, also some clementines....

Potato salad is one of my favorite side dishes. It’s easy to make, tastes better when made ahead of time, and everyone loves it. We have a few potato salad recipes on Inspired Taste, such as our original creamy potato salad or this mayonnaise-free lemon herb potato salad. This red potato salad recipe is a mash-up of the two salads I mentioned above. The dressing is rich and creamy, like our original salad, but we bump up the herbs with a generous handful of parsley, dill, and chives....

The first time I tried this dill pickle recipe, I wondered why on earth I’d spent so many years buying pickles at the grocery store. Sure, store bought pickles can be tasty, but these little guys take dill pickles to a whole new level. They’re super easy to make (the refrigerator does most of the work for you!), and they taste awesome. They’re crisp, tangy, and refreshing, with an addictive garlic-dill flavor....

I love this almond butter recipe. Every time I make it, I’m amazed at how much better it tastes compared to the jars I’ve bought from the store. My family loves adding a few extras like cinnamon and vanilla, which makes it seriously delicious! Making almond butter is just as simple as homemade peanut butter, cashew butter, and tahini. You even can make it super creamy or crunchy. I’ve shared how below....

How to Make the Best Bacon Wrapped Shrimp These bacon wrapped shrimp are delicious. I love how we brush a spicy glaze made with maple syrup and chili sauce — use Sriracha sauce or Gochujang paste — over the bacon before baking. As the bacon crisps up in the oven, the glaze caramelizes. It’s excellent. We love this easy shrimp appetizer. It’s incredibly easy to make, and we have the secret to making it best....

My family loves these ground pork tacos. I love slowly cooked pork carnitas, but when I need a fast taco recipe, I turn to this easy taco recipe with ground pork. The taco filling can be made in about 15 minutes and lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days. Key Ingredients Ground pork: This recipe uses ground pork, but bulk sausage or chorizo works well. You can substitute ground meat like beef, turkey, or chicken....

Just like our easy pasta salad, we pack in as many textures and flavors to this Italian-inspired salad as we can. There’s not one, but two kinds of cheese, salami, briny olives, fresh tomatoes, and a generous handful of fresh basil. (If you love briny salads, take a look at this briny Greek pasta salad made with the brine from a jar of pepperoncini peppers.) The dressing is a winner, too....

These brownies are so easy, you won’t believe it! Just one pan and a spoon, and you’ll be on your way to baking the best brownies you’ve ever made. Trust us, these will disappear! Everyone raves about their chewy edges, crinkly tops, and gooey centers. Key Ingredients Unsweetened cocoa powder: The secret to the best brownies! We love the classic flavor of natural cocoa powder, but Dutch-processed cocoa powder works, too, lending a mellow, almost Oreo-like flavor and a richer color....

I can’t believe I waited so long to make homemade pumpkin butter! It’s so incredibly delicious that I just had to share the recipe with you. If you’ve never tried it, pumpkin butter is a sweet and flavorful spread made from pumpkin puree, spices, and sugar. Think apple butter, but made with pumpkin instead of apples. Despite its name, there’s no actual butter in it. It’s called “butter” because of its thick, creamy, and spreadable texture....

The first time I looked into how to roast pumpkin seeds, I was carving a pumpkin. Is that you, too? Welcome. I’ve got you covered. This is my favorite method for how to roast pumpkin seeds! For more pumpkin recipes, see our homemade pumpkin puree (it’s easy), which you can use in this pumpkin pie, maple pumpkin butter, or pumpkin spice latte. How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Please don’t throw away those pumpkin seeds!...

This edible cookie dough recipe is almost too easy to make. I don’t know about you, but every so often, I have days when I need a cookie, and I need one now. Most of the time, I whip up my go-to vegan chocolate chip cookies, but lately, it’s been too hot to turn on the oven. While I know that baking is out of the question on a sticky summer day, my cookie cravings couldn’t care less....

When summer sweet corn comes hits peak season, this elote recipe goes on repeat in our house. I love corn on the cob in all its iterations, but something about elote is especially irresistible. This grilled Mexican street corn is creamy, tangy, sweet, and smoky. If you’ve never tried it—or never tried making it at home—now’s the time. Let’s make it! Commonly sold by street vendors in Mexico, elote makes a great snack....

When I’m craving enchiladas on a weeknight, I first make this red enchilada sauce recipe. It’s the perfect starting point for fast, flavorful homemade enchiladas. It takes minutes to make, and it calls for simple pantry ingredients. Still, its balance of tangy, earthy, and savory flavors really packs a punch. Swap it in for the store-bought stuff, and I promise, you’ll taste the difference. Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe Ingredients Growing up in the Midwest, I thought of enchilada sauce as one thing: the tomato-based stuff that comes in a can....

…otherwise known as Fushimi Inari-Taisha. (We nicknamed it Starfox Mountain). This shrine is the #1 Kyoto attraction on Trip Advisor, yet last time we were here, we somehow missed it. We really try hard not to fall into major tourist traps… I guess sometimes we try a little too hard. This one is amazing. If you go, prepare to walk up a ton of stairs (it’s about 35 minutes to the top), so be sure to wear good shoes like I didn’t....

I’m sure most of you are well on your way to finishing up your holiday shopping. If you’re anything like me, you haven’t started… Here’s a little guide of some things I would love to have (as well as a shameless plug for our our very own recipe cards that we’re selling this holiday season. Be sure to check out our shop if you haven’t already). See these items and more foodie gift ideas on my Luvocracy page....

What are your family’s Thanksgiving traditions? We always have a turkey, of course, along with green beans, mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Oh, and there’s always Jello (and not for dessert… it’s “dinner Jello”). But my favorite part is the stuffing. I’m a huge fan of traditional versions made with crusty bread (see here and here), but this year, I’m changing things up by adding this lightly spicy poblano cornbread stuffing to our Thanksgiving table....

We’re way overdue for a homemade lemonade recipe on Love & Lemons, don’t ya think? I can’t tell you how it happened that I never thought to post one until now, but I can tell you that this recipe was 100% worth the wait. The freshly squeezed lemonade is easy to make with just 3 ingredients, and it’s sweet, refreshing, and deliciously tart. Served over ice, it’s everything I crave on a hot summer day....

This salted caramels recipe makes soft, chewy caramels that perfectly melt in your mouth. We shared this recipe years ago, and it’s been a hit with hundreds of home cooks. Making caramels at home is easier than you think, and I’ve included everything you need to know to make it a success! This caramels recipe is so versatile! You can use it to make chocolate covered caramels. Or for an easy sauce, try my homemade caramel sauce recipe....