A rustic yogurt cake topped with sweet, soft pears and a dusting of cinnamon sugar is worthy of both your dessert and breakfast tables. I have been researching a proper yogurt cake. Not a cake that has a spoon or two of yogurt, but one which has the distinctive light tang from full-fat yogurt. It…
Vegan Thai Iced Tea
Enjoy creamy iced tea swirled with almond milk in this vegan version of the famed Thai iced tea. I know what you are thinking. An iced tea recipe in December? Well, if you live in the south, it shouldn’t surprise you that much. I mean, it has been touching 80 degrees Fahrenheit lately, no kidding….
Caramelized Onion & Cream Cheese Phyllo Bites
Thank you Gloria Ferrer for sponsoring this post. Elevate your everyday entertaining this season with Gloria Ferrer wines! Crisp mini phyllo tarts filled with soft cream cheese and caramelized onions pair excellently with sparkling wine to make easy and enticing party appetizers. When it comes to entertaining, if you are anything like me, you can rock…
Rocky Road Brownies
Fudgy dark chocolate brownies are topped with marshmallows, chocolate chips and assortment of nuts to make this irresistible Rocky Road Brownie dessert. Hey y’all! I hope you are in the mood for something decadent. I also hope that you have a childish streak in you. Because today’s dessert is fun, delicious and utterly divine. Who…
Chicken Noodle Samosa
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Crisp baked puff pastry samosa filled with a delicious chicken noodle filling is an easy appetizer and party food for the Holidays. Samosa is my favorite tea time snack from childhood. Thin pastry pockets are filled with spiced filling…
Asian Inspired Whole Roasted Chicken
This Asian-inspired whole roasted chicken is spicy, succulent and bursting with flavors; the perfect centerpiece for a small family’s Thanksgiving & Holiday meal. Can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving? And then it will be Christmas?! I guess it’s time to get my act together and plan this year’s menu. I remember the first time that we…
Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins
These are the fluffiest, softest banana muffins made even better with chocolate and chopped walnuts. A great recipe to bake with kids too! I had to toss a coin to decide what to call these muffins. Do I call them banana chocolate muffins or chocolate banana muffins? It doesn’t matter if you are a chocolate…
Paneer Dahi Pulao
An aromatic and mildly spiced one-pot rice dish, this paneer dahi pulao (yogurt marinated paneer pilaf) is an easy option for both busy days and special nights. Paneer! Those soft cubes of soft, creamy, cheesy delight! You either love it or hate it. Since paneer is made without fermentation, it rarely stands on its own…
Chinese Hot & Sour Soup With Dumplings
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Love Chinese hot and sour soup, but hate the gloopy texture in restaurants? Why not make your own with a simple homemade broth, tender-crisp vegetables and silky egg ribbons? Makes a great appetizer or light meal. I love…
Onion Pakora {Spiced Onion Fritters}
Onion pakora is a popular tea time snack made by deep-frying onion slices in a gluten-free and vegan chickpea flour batter. There is no dearth of tea time snacks in Indian cuisine. These snacks can be an entire cuisine category on their own. From the bhajjis and vadas of South India to pakore and chaat…
Minecraft Themed Birthday Cake
Surprise a Minecraft fan with this beautiful three-layer birthday cake decorated with buttercream petals in Minecraft colors. The kiddo had a birthday last month. He turned 8 years old! And as I think out aloud each year, where on earth does the time fly? How is it that he is on the halfway mark to…
Thai Chicken & Fried Rice Lettuce Wraps
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Looking for a quick snack or low-carb meal that comes together in a jiffy? Try this delicious Thai spiced chicken and fried rice lettuce wraps. Are there days when you don’t know what to make? Or you cannot…
