How to make a Giant Peanut Butter Cookie We start with melted butter, but my tip is to NOT melt the butter all the way (if you do, that’s fine). This photo here shows the perfect stage. It’s about half way melted but the solids are SUPER soft. You can see my finger prints in there because if you touch the butter, it should have the consistency of pudding, or frosting....

Orange floats and orange creamsicles are a classic summer recipe, but that’s not going to stop me from enjoying an orange soda float or ice cream float in the winter. It’s deeply nostalgic for me and besides, you guys know how much I love my ice cream, sodas and soda floats. Here’s another to add to my growing list of favorite dessert drinks – Blood Orange Float! A slight twist on the classic orange float recipe....

Raita is very popular accompaniment served as a part of a meal in North India. Popular ones among raita are Kheere ka raita or Boondi raita which are well known and some like baingan ka raita, kaddu ka raita, bathua ka raita are not hugely popular but delicious nevertheless. Boondi raita tops the list of the must-have accompaniment on the table from all these. Yogurt or curd is very good to have as a part of a meal....

I hope all you moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day! I celebrated with my kiddos at their respective schools on Friday, which is such a fun treat. It’s so sweet how excited they get for me to come to school with them. (And I know those days are numbered, so I’m definitely cherishing it.) And then on Mother’s Day, my husband made the kids breakfast while I slept in a little, he took me out to brunch, got me flowers and some fun gifts, and we ordered in Lebanese for dinner with my parents, who came over....

Make sure to Pin this one! It takes a little adjusting to figure out where the temperature setting should be. If it’s too hot, the bottoms will cook too fast and the insides will be raw, but if it’s not hot enough, the outsides will get hard and dry and you’ll be spending all Saturday morning in front of your stove instead of buying bras in bulk at Costco. So the first round or two of pancakes might not be perfect, but just keep adjusting the temperature until you find the setting on your stove that works best for you....

A quick hello from the beach! The kiddos and I are down for a long weekend with my parents, and I’m loving the wide open days and the wide open skies. It’s a good way to start summer. OK, let’s move right along to today’s recipe. I’m a hummus lover through and through. Whether I’m making my own healthy hummus, getting into all the toppings with this Mediterranean layered hummus dip, getting festive with this holiday hummus or making hummus pita pizzas with veggies or chicken hummus bowls, I’m always reaching for some hummus....

This post is sponsored by Johnsonville. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. So, first of all, my baby boy turned 3 yesterday. THREE! Ah, I don’t have babies any more! (And I’m all done with baby making, so as J graduates out of each stage, we are then done with that stage. Forever and ever. Exciting and sad all at the same time…) Mostly we celebrated his birthday last weekend, when my in-laws came to visit and my parents came over and we had presents and cupcakes and fun times....

Gently pat dough into a circle, about 1/2 inch thick. Brush top with milk or beaten egg and sprinkle liberally with sugar. 1/3 C real butter 1 ¾ C Flour 3T sugar 2/1/2 t baking powder ¼ t salt 1 egg, beaten 4-6 T milk Instructions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.Cut in butter with pastry blender until it resembles fine crumbs. Combine egg and 4T milk....

Treat yourself to this hearty soup, as well as my Potato Leek Soup, Minestrone Soup, Italian Chickpea Soup, and Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup to make this soup season the best one yet! This spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup is very comforting and made with classic fall ingredients, like carrots and cinnamon, but has a few twists and turns that will have you craving it year-round! Why I love this recipe Budget-friendly – When you make soup with red lentils and carrots, you get to treat yourself to a tasty and healthy meal without spending an arm and a leg....

5 2 Published Oct 10, 2023, Updated Oct 19, 2023 It’s always such a hit whenever I make it for friends and family so I know you’re going to love it too. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Creamy indulgence: The blend of softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt or sour cream offers a velvety backdrop to the crunchy and juicy. Sweet and crunchy: The sprinkle of pecans and brown sugar brings a caramelized nutty touch to each bite, contrasting the grapes beautifully....

No celebration, holi, Diwali festival or dinner in my house was complete without Dahi Bhalla. You can enjoy Dahi vada as a snack for parties, or as a side dish for any meal. What Is Dahi Vada? Dahi vada is a popular Indian street food chaat. Dahi bhalle literally is Dahi is yogurt and vada is lentil fritter. In North India, this particular dish is known as Dahi Bhalla. In central India, it is mostly known as dahi vada or dahi bada....

It’s a fantastic dish that brings a taste of Lebanon into your home. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, enjoying it on its own, or experimenting with the variations, Batata Harra is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. It’s a delicious side dish with potatoes that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, this step-by-step guide on how to make Batata Harra will help you create a dish that’s sure to impress....

I often have leftover wonton wrappers when I’m making a recipe that calls for them (like this Wonton Salad or these Potstickers). Or if not, then I make sure to save a few to make this little treat. I’ve mentioned before that I rarely fry things at home, but every once and a while it’s a fun thing to do. My kids think these are so cool. In the pictures below I’m actually using the egg roll wrappers, cut in half....

I shared our itinerary in part 1; over 1200 miles in about 2 weeks- here’s the route! And now I’ll tell you a little more about how we did each of these stops. WA S H I N G T O N D . C . Our first day we explored Mount Vernon, George and Martha Washington’s first home (and by “home” I mean giant, breathtaking estate that housed a small village)....

I remember going to a very fancy, members-only restaurant uptown with my family when I was little. My Dad belonged to take clients to lunch, but we’d go now and then as a family for dinner too. I had to dress up and brush my hair and wear a bow, but it was worth it. Sure, the food was probably a little too fancy for my tastes, but I loved being uptown, loved being so high up in the building and loved the fanciness of it all....

4.91 23 Published Apr 19, 2018, Updated May 14, 2021 What is Mujadara? Let me introduce you to the amazing Middle Eastern dish, mujadara. If you’ve never had it before it’s typically a combination of lentils, rice, caramelized onions which sounds fairly basic but it is soooo tasty! Isaac and I both love it. I think it has something to do with those caramelized onions. Plus, the name is really fun to say!...

5 2 Published May 21, 2024, Updated Jun 04, 2024 The best part? It couldn’t be any easier to make. Just combine all the ingredients in a bowl and boom, you’ve got a delish corn salsa to use any way you please. I used frozen sweet corn to keep this super simple, but if you want to use fresh sweet corn, go right ahead! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Easy – We’re using frozen corn which makes this recipe come together in just 10 minutes....

4.6 5 Published Aug 29, 2024, Updated Oct 02, 2024 You can enjoy it as a healthy fall snack (it’s one of my kids favorite snacks) or keep it on hand for recipes. I use applesauce ALL THE TIME in my recipes like these healthy pumpkin bars, oatmeal raisin cookies, apple cinnamon baked oatmeal and healthy chocolate cupcakes. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Naturally Sweet – This homemade applesauce is naturally sweetened by the apples themselves....

Thank you Cacique® for sponsoring this post. Visit your local grocery store to pick up your fave Cacique® product for a delicious dinner tonight! I’m not going to even bother with the hellos and recaps today because we have had a weekend full of Hurricane Florence and I’m just trying to get through at this point. (We are completely safe and fine, and so thankful for that, but being house-bound with two energetic kids and all the stress of the weather has taken it’s toll!...

5 13 Published Oct 04, 2021, Updated Jan 23, 2023 I kept it super simple by topping these pizzas with just cheese but feel free to get creative with your toppings! You’ll find some ideas below but add what you like. These pizzas make a great, easy meal but they would also be a fun appetizer for game day or an after-school snack. Your kids will love being served pizza for a snack!...