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The Dutch like to plan things (I mentioned that), which means rather than spontaneous dinners with family and friends, each day of the week has its pre-specified dinner date. And being a total Type A, I love this. But this is also great because it means I can plan out the days I cook to correlate with dinner date days, meaning I can try out my kitchen experiments on unsuspecting bystanders and get some honest opinions (because yea, the Dutch can be brutally direct as well)....

Published 7/2/2019 • Updated 6/29/2022

I am about to impart the recipe for my favorite comfort food: my mama’s own award-winning, super fast, one-of-a-kind taco soup! “Award-winning?” you wonder. Oh, yeah, friends. First place at the Alaskan State Fair right here. So, if you love 20-minute recipes that will quite literally wow the crowd, then this is the recipe for you. Let’s get cooking! here’s what you need Tofu: For this recipe, use firm tofu....

In our home both hubby and I like to have Snacks with tea. Though I like deep fried snacks, the calories in them causes some worry! Had half loaf of bread, so thought of trying something with that. I generally bake bread whenever I use them in vegetable biryani, bread upma and other dishes. This time I wanted to keep some stuffing and bake it. Crispy snack is ready, with minimal oil....

Why you’ll love this baked goat cheese dip: Flavorful: The spices, garlic, goat cheese, and tomatoes combine so nicely in this recipe Quick Prep: Prep this in only 10 minutes then bake it up. So easy to make! Versatile: Swap out the herbs for what you prefer, and use vegan cheeses if you want to make this plant-based Ingredient Notes: Goat Cheese: Goat cheese is actually full of beneficial probiotics, so it’s great for your gut health....

Thattai is a traditional south Indian snack prepared during several festivals. To make it a bit healthy here us a baked version. Baked thattai is crispy and delicious, no compromise in taste. Why thattai? Thattai is a popular snack that makes a great tasty side for coffee/ tea. It is also widely prepared during Krishna Jayanthi / Gokulashtami / Janmashtami festival and Diwali. When compared to other traditional South Indian Thattai is less time consuming to make....

There are many types of cheese that work well in mac and cheese, and the best variety can depend largely on your personal preferences. When picking the best cheese for mac and cheese, several considerations come into play to achieve that perfectly creamy and flavorful dish. Best Pasta for Mac & Cheese Best Cheeses for Mac & Cheese Cheddar Cheese Colby Cheese Fontina Cheese Gouda Cheese Gruyere Cheese Monterey Jack Cheese Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese Unique Cheeses For Mac & Cheese Blue Cheese Brie Cheese Feta Cheese Havarti Cheese Pepper Jack Cheese Smoked Gouda Cheese...

Hi friends! Summer is just about upon us. Got your beach body ready? Ahem. Well, I do have my grill ready, my Kindle full of beachy reads…AND my S’mores obsession fulfilled! I’ve gone ahead and got you covered when it comes to the campfire treat…so you have more time to think about other important summery things…Like swimsuit cover-ups and cute beach bags. I’ve put together all my favorite S’mores recipes for you, so you have them all here for quick reference....

Oh my sprinkles you guys. Birthday Cake Pancakes are the Perfect Birthday Breakfast!Can These Pancakes Be Made With Any Boxed Cake Flavor?Get the Recipe Today we’re talking pancakes. And by pancakes I mean the most epic of all time pancakes…because sprinkles. I mean, I’m not sure if they replace my favorite and best pancakes recipe ever, but they are DEFINITELY pretty special! I will admit…I used to be a not so great pancake maker....

You guys know I love me some cheesecake. And today I am super excited to get to share my cheesecake obsession with my friends over at Harry & David! If you guys remember I spent an amazing few days out in Oregon with them last fall…it was seriously one of the best trips I have been on. Stunning, really! Anyway, they sent me a gorgeous New York Style Cheesecake (those are the kinds of friends a girl needs) to play around with!...

Why you’ll love this brioche French toast: Quick: Make this brioche French toast in 30 minutes Versatile: Add on your own toppings or spreads to make this recipe your own Comforting: This nostalgic recipe will transport you to simpler times Ingredient Notes: Brioche: French in origin and made with lots of eggs and butter to give it a rich and tender crumb. It makes for the perfect bread for French toast....

If cinnamon sugar is your thing, make sure to try out my Perfect Snickerdoodles! They’re the best! Soft & Chewy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies I would like to apologize in advance for the cookies you see here. They were honestly a last minute, “let me whip something up real quick” kind of a thing. You know, when you want something beyond a chocolate chip cookie but you don’t want to think too much about it kind of cookie....

Why you’ll love this burrata pasta: Quick Prep: The prep for this burrata pasta recipe is only 10-mintues and you’ll have the whole meal ready in under an hour Simple: This burrata pasta uses simple ingredients but is really flavorful Ingredients: What is Burrata: Burrata is an Italian cow milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer casing is solid but the inside is cream-like. If you can’t find burrata, you can use mozzarella but it will give a bit different of a texture and will take longer to melt....

Butter murukku is a popular tasty savory snack in many sweet stalls/bakeries. Butter gives the best taste and texture to the murukku. Easy instant murukku recipe without any roasting and soaking. It is a popular tea-time/coffee-time South Indian snack recipe. Simple tasty crispy and crunchy snack recipes are also widely prepared during festive seasons like Diwali/ Deepavali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishna Jayanthi / gokulashtami / Janmashtami, karthigai, etc. This is one such no-fail murukku recipe....

If you love biscuits, don’t forget to try my Skillet Biscuits recipe. They are an ALL TIME favorite in my house! Soft and Buttery Homemade Biscuits These biscuits are literally swimming in butter. Butter underneath, butter on top, made with buttermilk – all this to say, these homemade biscuits taste DELICIOUS. Soft butter swim biscuits are one of our favorite sides. These buttermilk biscuits are tender and moist beneath a buttery, crisp surface, ready in 30 minutes or less!...

Why you’ll love this caesar salad: Quick: This caesar salad recipe will only take you 20-minutes to make Delicious: There is seriously nothing better than a caesar salad and this elevated version is so good Healthy: By adding in brussels sprouts I upped the health benefits of this delicious salad Ingredient Notes: Brussels Sprouts: Brussels sprouts are packed with immunity-boosting vitamin C and cancer-fighting glucosinolates. They are so good for the cold and flu system to keep your immune system strong....

Looking for a more traditional Dutch Apple Pie? Try my easy Dutch Apple Pie Recipe – it’s a homemade apple pie with classic flavors and step-by-step instructions on how to make the best apple crumble pie of your life. An Easy Dutch Apple Pie Recipe with Chai Spices Yes, it’s March, and yes I am posting an apple pie recipe. I’m basically going against all the laws of the food blogging land....

Why you’ll love this chocolate banana bread: It’s vegan Chocolate + banana = the best It’s easy-t0-make It is adaptable (banana can be swapped with peanut butter) How do you make chocolate banana bread? I said this chocolate banana bread was easy, and I wasn’t lying. This bread can be whipped up in no time. The best part? You can even make it into muffins versus a loaf or swap out the banana for peanut butter if peanut butter and chocolate is more your match made in heaven....

HOW TO ROAST MAKHANA? Makhana can be roasted without oil and butter. If you are looking for healthy low cholesterol Indian snacks Phool makhana is one great option to consider. For a perfect roasted makhana recipe roast them on low flame, and while sauteing the foxnuts always make sure they are mixed well for even browning. Avoid high flame as it might burn the makhana. Depending on the quantity and also the brand cooking time may slightly vary by 8 -10 minutes it is all it takes for these super healthy Roasted Makhana recipes...

Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars I have a confession. Cinnamon Roll Cookie BarsHow to Make Cinnamon Roll Cookie BarsGet the Recipe You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ I have never made homemade cinnamon rolls. Like ever. I am all about popping that can of Grands on a Saturday morning, but the homemade kind with yeast? Yeah no. Does that make me a fraud? Here’s my reasoning…I would rather sit and think about how to successfully stuff a cookie WITH a cinnamon roll than how to make the yeasty bits work in the dough....