Finally my curiosity got the better of me and I googled it and suddenly it made a ton of sense, like all the sense in the world–a perfectly portioned premium hot chocolate mix, on a stick, perfect for holiday treat-giving. You can melt it in hot milk for the most delicious hot chocolate ever, especially if you dress it up with add-ins like crushed peppermints, Andes mint pieces, melty caramel, toffee pieces, or marshmallows....

4.17 32 Published Jul 26, 2013, Updated May 14, 2021 Craving Bacon As most of you know, I’m pescatarian. I don’t really like to label it because I basically just eat the things I like, but saying pescatarian makes it easier when I’m describing what I do and do not eat to people. Well, now that I think about it, it only works half the time because sometimes I get the whole, “pesca-what?...

Ingredients and Equipment Sweetened condensed milk – you’ll use just a regular can from the baking aisle. Shallow Baking Dish – I usually use a pie place, but you may want to use another similar-sized dish, keeping in mind that it needs to fit inside a larger dish to use as a water bath. A loaf pan would also work. Larger Dish – the pan that contains your sweetened condensed milk needs to be placed into a larger dish....

I share all the tips and tricks to make foolproof, failproof, light, airy, puffy, crisp choux pastry (Pâte à Choux)! I had maintained for quite some time that I was a choux pastry whiz, because this classic French pastry dough was one of the first pastry recipes I learned how to make and I had been making it for well over 25 years by that point. But, one day, I just couldn’t get it right!...

These remind me so much of those packaged iced oatmeal cookies I used to eat as a kid, except they are made with real ingredients and taste a million times better! Iced Oatmeal Cookies make such a wonderful gift come the holiday season, and are perfect for bringing to parties, school fundraisers and more. I think you are going to love these cookies! They are: Soft, with chewy edges So pretty with the icing!...

Now after successfully (well mostly) going with my Weekly India menu plan of Week-1 and Week-2 I am already writing this menu plan for week three. I have always been an organized person most of the time because otherwise with the work schedule it is sometimes so easy not to cook and order something. Cooking at home is something that I really don’t want to compromise on. There are hardly very healthy options available when you order food or eat out (I prefer to stick to our once or twice a week eat out sessions most of the time when we are not travelling)....

The countdown is on… My kiddos have spring break next week and we leave on Saturday to drive to Florida for a few days at Disney World and one at Universal. I’m in full on packing mode and getting SO excited! It’s going to be a packed trip, but considering this visit has been delayed for more than 2 years, we are READY for it! OK though, let’s move straight along to the food....

Well, I’m spent. We finished up our spring break Disney World and Universal trip late last night, and we packed in ALL the rides and attractions and pool time and play. And now I need a vacation from my vacation. Thankfully, it’s gonna be a few very low-key days before school and work start back up next week. So I’ve got a bit of recovery time. Let’s move right on to the food though....

Somehow, I only have one Instant Pot recipe here on the blog so far. #bloggerfail (It’s my Instant Pot pulled pork, which is just 3 ingredients and so flavorful.) I have so many others I’ve made, tweaked, tested again and are ready for you guys. But they need photos and writing and sheesh, I just haven’t gotten around to it. Can you say catch-up time? Well it starts today with this Instant Pot lentil soup, which is perfect for some January healthy eating and some cozy, warm dinners on a chilly night....

A creamy cream cheese filling packed with herbs, spices and more jalapeno, in a buttery, crisp puff pastry base, and topped with a sweet chili sauce! Why I love this easy Halloween appetizer recipe All the flavors of jalapeno poppers, but better! And with a Halloween twist. Buttery and crisp puff pastry base, creamy and cheesy cream cheese filling, with herbs, spices and more jalapeno! All topped with a jalapeno and sweet chili sauce “eyeball”....

When we went to Hawaii this last summer, there were lots of places that served lots of Hawaiian pizzas, but our very favorite of them all didn’t have ham (or Canadian bacon) at all–it had Kalua pork (and fresh pineapple, of course). Smokey, salty pulled pork. Ummmmm….yes, please. You can make this in the oven, but if you’re experiencing gorgeous fall weather (or if you’re like us and still haven’t hit fall yet), I totally recommend making it on the grill....

5 9 Published Jun 12, 2023, Updated Jun 19, 2023 This smoothie is protein-packed and sneaks in nutrients in the form of frozen avocado and spinach (which you can’t even taste!). The frozen avocado helps to thicken this smoothie and adds creaminess while the spinach is what gives it its bright green color. It’s seriously so delicious, you’re going to want to make this smoothie all summer long! Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Tastes like dessert in smoothie form!...

Ingredient Notes Cake Flour – You can find cake flour in a box near the other flours on the baking aisle. It has a finer texture than all purpose flour and is part of what makes this cake so tender and light. If you make this cake with all purpose flour, I’m sure it will still taste delicious- but it won’t be as light and tender as it would be with cake flour....

In the past few weeks, we’ve gone from winter to summer in Louisiana with spring barely making an appearance. Or maybe it did, but I was so busy with book and blog stuff that I missed it. Either way, I’m a little bummed and it’s hot outside. And if you were reading our blog last summer, you know how much I love summer in Louisiana. Let’s just say that I’m already looking into ways we can get away this summer so I don’t harm myself and those around me....

4.74 17 Published Jun 12, 2017, Updated Sep 20, 2022 One of my best tips for eating healthfully at summer cookouts is to bring a healthy dish to share. That way you know there’s at least one nutritious thing to enjoy and you get to introduce your friends and family to something healthy and delicious. That said, most of your standard bbq side dishes are pretty heavy on the carbs and fat without a ton of protein, but this one has the full package of carbs, healthy fats and protein from the tuna and lentils....

I love sweet mustard recipes and if there’s ever a pair made for each other, it’s spicy brown mustard and maple. These maple mustard chicken thighs only need to marinate for a few hours (really, you can get away with 30 minutes if you’re super short on time) and the marinade keeps the chicken juicy and flavorful on the inside with a tangy, spicy, slightly-crunchy crust on the outside. Pretty much the perfect summer dinner....

Matar Kulcha is one of the most popular street foods that can be seen in every other corner of Delhi. Matar Kulcha Recipe is so simple and finger licking delicious that once you have it, there is absolutely no way you would want to stop. This roadside chole kulche is everything you have always wanted in your favourite chaat. White peas or safed matar are used in many street food recipes....

Just like classic panna cotta, this dessert is so simple to make, and an absolute dream to eat. A light, refreshing, delicious dessert perfect for parties and entertaining. K and I headed up to Chicago and Milwaukee this past weekend – just a quick detour from what’s been an insanely stressful and busy year so far. We spent a couple of days in Chicago, and another day up in Milwaukee....

This version of aloo sabzi is unlike anything you’ve ever had before. There are no tomatoes or onions here. It’s all about simplicity and letting the flavors of spices and soft potatoes shine through. The best part? You only need a few basic ingredients to make this hearty and delicious curry, making it perfect for a quick meal. So, whether you’re looking to spice up your weeknight dinners or impress your guests with an authentic Indian recipe, this Mathura-style Dubki Wale Aloo is the way to go....

I remember a few times when I was a kid and my parents went to Hawaii sans children. I thought that was super rude, not only because they visited a tropical paradise while the rest of us did the whole Logan, Utah winter thing (it’s a thing, I promise), but also that they thought it was okay to leave us (I kind of get that now…) When my parents came back, though, they always came laden with fresh pineapple from Hawaii because buying a whole pineapple on this side of the Pacific Ocean was prohibitively expensive (totally unlike their trip to Hawaii…still....