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To say that we’re obsessed with cold brew coffee is an understatement. It’s the only coffee we drink at home now – the only reason we still own a coffee maker (which is now stored up on the highest shelf) is for when parents come to visit. I didn’t know it was possible to make cold brew yourself, but it’s more than possible, it’s easy. I’ve been buying my cold brew by the bottle, but when I started seeing homemade versions all over the internet (here, here, here, here), I was intrigued....

Although I have seen fresh Gongura leaves many times in Little India, I pretended not to because I didn’t want to admit I have never cooked with it. There, I said it! I do love a good thokku or pachadi and make this tomato thokku quite often since it has a good shelf life. Another good pickle worth trying is this sweet mango pickle that goes really well with rotis and dosas....

What’s better than homemade garlic bread? If you ask me, not much. Crisp around the edges, soft and buttery in the middle, and packed with rich flavor from garlic and herbs, this Italian-American staple is comforting and delicious. It’s also very easy to make. I’m sharing my best garlic bread recipe below, along with tips for storing it and making it ahead. If you’re used to eating garlic bread from the grocery store, get ready—this homemade version is on another level....

This easy tartar sauce is quick to make and flavorful, making it better than store-bought tartar sauce. You probably already have most of the ingredients you need to make it in your kitchen. We love this sauce served next to poached salmon, homemade fish sticks, and our favorite crab cakes. Key Ingredients Mayonnaise provides our creamy base. You can use store-bought mayo or for the best tartar sauce, try making your own mayonnaise....

I cannot wait until you try this amazing meatloaf recipe. Our family loves it, and everyone we’ve shared the recipe with said that it is the best they’ve made. With such high praise, we knew we needed to share this classic meatloaf with you. We serve thick slices of this easy homemade meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a big salad. Leftovers are also fantastic, and they make the best meatloaf sandwiches....

Growing up, my favorite part of Thanksgiving was the pumpkin pie. All year, I’d look forward to that creamy, cinnamon-y, custardy filling. I loved pumpkin pie filling so much that I’d scoop it right out of its pie crust, leaving a triangle-shaped shell of pastry on my plate. I’d then pass it to my Dad (who ate everything my sister and I left behind), and ask for another slice. As an adult, I often opt for apple crisp because I don’t think Jack will eat all of my empty crusts (ok, actually, he might), but either way, that’s not an issue anymore!...

Candied pecans are a wonderful topping for salads, side dishes, and desserts…but in our house, they rarely make it that far. These sweet, crunchy, cinnamon-spiced nuts are SO tasty that Jack, the kiddo, and I usually polish them off as a snack. It’s very easy to think you’re going to have just one, maybe two, and then eat half a batch. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Luckily, if you accidentally eat all the nuts you were supposed to put on a salad, it’s quick and easy to make more....

I’m in the process of learning to like olives… little by little I’m getting closer. I figure there are so many tangy, briny foods that I love – capers, pickles, sun-dried tomatoes – it’s time for this olive hangup to end. So when the folks from Mezzetta contacted me to make a sandwich using any of their products, I went straight for the olives. Caprese Sandwich Recipe Ingredients I set out to make a tasty tapenade – similar to one Jack and I shared (and loved) at a bar in Rome....

I guess you can call this: Chena Vanpayar Erissery without Coconut! Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups elephant yam, cubed 3/4 cup black eyed beans / vanpayar To grind: 4 green chillies 6-8 shallots / pearl onions 1/2 tsp jeera / cumin A pinch of turmeric To temper: 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1 dry red chilli, broken into half A few curry leaves 2 tsp oil How I Made It:...

In my book, this chilaquiles recipe is the ULTIMATE Sunday brunch. Sorry pancakes, waffles, and French toast—after years of living in Austin, I wake up craving breakfast dishes that are spicy and bright. And in that respect, these chilaquiles verdes seriously deliver. What are chilaquiles? Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish. Similar to migas, they were first made as a way to use up stale tortillas. They consist of fried tortillas cooked in a flavorful sauce, typically salsa verde or salsa roja....

Jack and I are SO excited to dig into a plate of these chili cheese fries this weekend. We’re not big football fans, but it wouldn’t be Super Bowl Sunday without Super Bowl snacks, right? If you’re watching the game on Sunday (or even if you’re not!), I hope you’ll try this recipe. I top a bed of crispy French fries with smoky plant-based chili and generous drizzles of vegan cheese....

What is chia pudding? Chia pudding is a simple tapioca-like pudding made with chia seeds, a creamy liquid (like almond milk), spices and a little sweetener (like maple syrup). In the case of this chia pudding recipe, we call for cocoa powder, maple syrup and a non-dairy milk to make it. Chia seeds come from the desert plant salvia hispanica, a species of flowering plant in the mint family native to parts of Mexico, Central America and South America....

The original recipe is from Epicurious and there are lots of rave reviews from people who actually tried this recipe and got cookies instead of a brownie like me and all I can think of is that I went wrong with the beating of the eggs, which is a very important and slightly time-consuming step in this recipe. So as weird as it may seem, I am going to advice you guys to follow the recipe exactly as below (I did that too except to scale down the chocolate chips) and see if you get a cookie dough....

Simple recipes are the top priority in the mad rush that’s my life right now. Chow chow (or chayote squash) is a readily available vegetable here and I love its inherent sweetness and texture in anything. While I usually default to chow chow kootu, we needed something to go with rasam rice and so this Kerala thoran-inspired dish was born. We moved to Singapore over a month ago and stayed in a temporary place for 30 days....

If you have a mountain of zucchini or yellow squash in your fridge, this zucchini casserole recipe is just the thing for you! In fact, you should try this recipe even if you don’t have any summer squash on hand. The crispy, nutty Parmesan and panko topping contrasts perfectly with the saucy zucchini, pesto, and marinara underneath. It’s super simple to put together, and it can pass as a side dish or a meal on its own....

As it often happens with ladoos, you can decide what you want to add to these along with the dates. The dates form the perfect base being sweet and sticky, and you can add dry fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, sesame seeds, desiccated coconut, etc. These ladoos are also much healthier than tranditional sweets like maladu, besan ladoo, sandesh, gulab jamun, etc. I won’t argue that they are tastier but these dates nuts balls are surely a great treat and quite addictive too....

I love puddings with biscuits in it. Soggy, crunchy, however they may taste. I especially love Marie biscuits for its subtle crunchiness and added flavour. So this is a humble attempt from me to make something nice with biscuits and dates. Dates-Biscuit Pudding Recipe Ingredients: Dates – 10, chopped Marie biscuits – 8, crushed coarsely Butter – 4 tbsp, unsalted Sugar – 2 tsp Egg – 1, optional Cashew nuts – a few, chopped How I Made It:...

Have you tried this baked ziti recipe?! It’s a fan favorite on the blog, and it’s one of our family favorites as well. If you have yet to make it, I hope you will soon. This easy baked ziti is a perfect no-fuss recipe for feeding a crowd, and the combo of marinara sauce, pasta, and three (yes, three!) types of cheese is so comforting. This baked ziti recipe is my veggie spin on the version I grew up eating....

I’ve been making this creamy vegetable soup recipe for over 15 years. It’s a staple recipe for my family, and we make it whenever we need comfort or an easy meal. This recipe is for a blended vegetable soup. For a brothy veggie soup, see this easy vegetable soup. Key Ingredients Vegetables: I love onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in this vegetable soup. Potatoes: I add a pound of potatoes so that our soup blends into a thick and creamy soup....