In Persia a variation of this is known as Tokhme Sharbati and in India it is known as Sabja Rose Sharbat. Sabja seeds also known as Tukmaria or tukhaum malanga in Persian are sweet basil seeds. This Rose Sabja drink or Rose Basil seeds lemonade is popular cooling drink is popular in Persian homes and Indian and Indian to serve in hot summer months. Of course with slight variation. Growing up in India in 70s and 80s we hardly remember there was any sugary sodas or aerated drinks....

Ingredient Notes Rice Krispies Cereal – Any brand of puffed rice cereal will do here! Just be aware if you are serving a gluten free crowd: some brands of puffed rice cereal contain malt syrup or flavoring, which is not gluten free, so be sure to check the ingredients list. Kellogg’s Rice Krispies contain malt flavoring and are not gluten free. Ironically, Malt-O-Meal does not use malt syrup, despite what the name suggests!...

We are back from an amazing little getaway winter weekend in the mountains. ❄️ The kids had their first-ever ski lessons. I had my own lesson because it’s been 15+ years since I’ve been skiing, so I was kinda back to being a beginner myself. We all had such a great time! ❤️ We had a cozy little cabin, where we played board games and made hot cocoa, s’mores and chili....

4.36 136 Published Oct 28, 2016, Updated Jul 22, 2024 This recipe is inspired and adapted from my slow cooker apple cinnamon oatmeal which features steel-cut oats cooked with warm apple chunks, cinnamon and vanilla. I love cooking steel-cut oats in the slow cooker so a pumpkin pie version was a natural progression. Pumpkin Pie Creations The thing about pumpkin pie is that most people only have it once a year — on Thanksgiving....

I first had smoked pulled ham at a BBQ restaurant. I actually thought I was eating pulled pork at first because I had no idea ham could be cooked in a way that would allow it to shred like pork and be so flavorful. I knew I wanted to try it at home. For the basic process, I used the formula I learned from this article by Brad Prose. BBQ guru Susie Bulloch uses the same method with an apricot bbq glaze, which also sounds delicious....

Make the best Fall spiced waffles, studded with toasted pecans and topped with caramel apple compote! Waffles and pancakes are of course one of everyone’s favorite brunch foods ever! And they are mine too. Which is why I usually always have homemade waffle mix (or pancake mix) at hand for the weekends. But a few years ago I switched to yeasted waffles, and I’ve never looked back! Yeasted waffles are easily the best (and also the easiest!...

This post is sponsored by The Spice Hunter and includes tracking links. For more information about tracking links and how to opt out, please visit All About Do Not Track prior to clicking any links found in this post. So is it just me, or do you see shrimp as an appetizer at someone’s house and think, “Oh, classy!” Shrimp isn’t super fancy, I don’t think, but I do feel like a shrimp appetizer is stepping things up....

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun time ringing it in! Did you go out to a party? Do tell. We stay home with the kiddos in bed, so I’m always trying to live vicariously. 😉 I’m also D.O.N.E. with the celebrations. Don’t get me wrong. It was a seriously fantastic holiday season and I enjoyed every minute, every bite, every sip. But now it’s time to catch my breath and get back to my normal, simple, healthy, real food cooking ways....

If you guys have seen my Secret Layer Cakes cookbook, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of two desserts in one! This Strawberry Chocolate Brownie Trifle combines my favorite fudgy brownies with a creamy chocolate pastry cream, plus fresh strawberries and cream! It’s a classic pairing of flavors for a satisfying and simple chocolate dessert. And in the spirit of keeping things simple, if you don’t want to make your own chocolate brownies (I totally get you!...

Kheer is essentially an Indian sweet that is nothing but thickened milk flavoured with traditional flavours like cardamom, saffron, or thus etc. To add the texture you can also add dry fruits and nuts which make the kheer even richer. This Apple kheer with thandai flavour is the perfect recipe for holi dessert. You can make this in advance and serve it chilled for your holi party. What is Special About Apple Kheer Apples are rich in pectin (a compound which is responsible for gel-like formation in jams etc) so when we cook it with milk it helps to thicken it so there is no need to condense the milk as done in plain milk Kheer....

4.84 4 Published Apr 24, 2023, Updated Jul 22, 2024 They’d be the perfect recipe to make for Cinco De Mayo next week or just a great 30-minute dinner for any Taco Tuesday! Why You’ll Love This Recipe It comes together in 30 minutes! It’s completely customizable. Feel free to make this recipe your own! The turkey is juicy and moist… not dry like some ground turkey tacos can be....

Good news; I bought a new can opener. Exciting, right?! This style of safety can opener works so much better than a traditional one, but either works. I had my husband at the store with me when I was stocking up on can-stuffers for this post. I grabbed some mini candy bars and when I moved onto the gourmet chocolate, he rolled his eyes and told me I was thinking like a girl....

Fluffy milk bread swirled with homemade sweet ube halaya, perfect as a breakfast and brunch recipe! You may already know about my slight obsession with ube halaya. I could slather that delicious goodness on anything and call it a meal. My second favorite way to eat ube halaya is actually these pretty swirled ube bread rolls. Besides incorporating it in the most delicious ways imaginable, like with this ube ice cream or ube milk tea (ube bubble tea)....

4.09 7 Published Oct 29, 2021, Updated Nov 08, 2024 Serve alongside any of these dishes for the ultimate meal: With a bowl of chili – Cornbread and chili are a match made in comfort-food heaven! Try it with my vegetarian chili, turkey chili, butternut squash turkey chili, or sweet potato black bean chili. The sweet-savory combo is perfect. Paired with soup – This cornbread is a delicious side to cozy up with a bowl of quinoa vegetable soup, broccoli cheddar soup, or classic vegetable soup....

Calling all chocolate, caramel, and coconut lovers! This Vegan German Chocolate Cake is for you. Every decadent German chocolate cake​​ recipe comes with three delicious layers:​​ Every slice is loaded with sweetness and just the right amount of chocolate. While Vegan Chocolate Cake is rich and chocolatey, German chocolate cake tastes more like caramel and is always super moist. It’s a real indulgent dessert that would be welcome at any celebration or around the holidays!...

0 0 Published Aug 21, 2024 When serving this chicken for dinner we typically pair it with a side of rice or quinoa and cooked veggies or a side salad like these sautéed green beans or cucumber tomato salad. But lately, I’ve been meal prepping this chicken to serve over salads for lunch. My go-to’s are this greek salad, mediterranean orzo salad and grilled chicken salad. Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tender and Juicy – No dry chicken over here!...

Traditionally, this dish can be quite indulgent with the use of oil and other rich ingredients. However, my take on this classic recipe is a healthier, zero-oil version that doesn’t compromise on flavor. No oil chana masala is perfect for those who are looking to eat healthier, delicious, gluten-free, fat free recipes. Cooking it in an Instant Pot makes it even more convenient and quick, without sacrificing the depth of flavors....

Just popping in today with a quick round-up of healthy recipes for the new year! We had a wonderful Christmas, a fun New Years, and I am back to work after a gloriously long break. The kids are off of school for the rest of the week though, so it still feels a little like vacation. (Don’t tell my boss that I’m taking breaks to read Berenstain Bears and work on our new puzzle!...

0 0 Published Sep 16, 2023, Updated Jul 18, 2024 From muffins and quick breads to cookies and brownies all of the recipes I’m sharing below are made with wholesome better-for-you ingredients, easy to make and absolutely delicious… trust me nobody will even be able to tell that they’re healthier. Baked Goods Made Healthier In many baked goods recipes you’ll commonly see white flour, white sugar and butter or vegetable oil, but in true EBF fashion I always try to create recipes that are made healthier with wholesome, better-for-you ingredients....

0 0 Published Oct 26, 2023, Updated Oct 27, 2024 Think caramelized roasted vegetables, flavor-packed fall salads and lightened up classics like green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole (my personal fave!), mashed potatoes and stuffing. Yup, that’s right healthy Thanksgiving side dishes doesn’t have to mean boring or that you’re only eating veggies. It can still be all your favorite classic side dishes just made with better-for-you ingredients. Appetizers All good Thanksgiving meals start with a few tasty hors d’oeuvres....