I owe this sweet little number to the bright, happy things in half-empty containers that littered my fridge: straggling berries at the brink of overripeness; a scrap of jam I was saving for a small piece of toast (or midnight graham cracker dunk); a half-empty can of coconut milk. I hate throwing food away, not only because I find it wasteful, but also because I feel that by doing so, I have given up on its potential....

FavoritePinShare Creamed Spinach made with tons of fresh spinach and a heavenly creamy garlic parmesan sauce is the perfect easy side dish recipe! This tasty side goes perfectly with so many great dinner options like Lemon Garlic Butter Herb Chicken or Honey Garlic Dijon Broiled Salmon. CREAMED SPINACH RECIPE Hey there! It’s Krissy from Self Proclaimed Foodie and Ten Acre Baker. I’m one of those weird people who’ve loved spinach my entire life....

FavoritePinShare Fantasy Fudge is the creamiest, dreamiest most delicious classic fudge recipe. The fudge just melts in your mouth and is so easy to make with no thermometer required! I love fudge this time of year. Be sure to also try some of our other favorites on the blog Reese’s Fudge, Caramel Cashew Chocolate Fudge, or even this German Chocolate Fudge! Fantasy Fudge We had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I am one of those people who refuse to even think about Christmas until Thanksgiving is actually over....

Stuffed eggplant curry is made very commonly in many states but the stuffing is very much different in every region. Gutti vankaya, Badanekayi ennegayi & Ennai kathirikai are some of the popular south Indian versions made in most households. There is another version known as Bharli vangi from Maharashtrian cuisine which is another amazing delicious curry. Most of these dishes are made with ingredients like peanuts, chana dal, coconut, tamarind, red chilies etc....

Know more About Bhatura Bhatura is a North Indian deep fried bread made with a leavened dough of all-purpose flour, yogurt, salt and a leavening agent. Portions of the leavened dough is rolled to flat oval or round shaped discs and deep fried to perfection. The rolled portion of dough puffs up beautifully as soon as it hits the hot oil and turns crispy. This process creates an air pocket filled with hot steam in between the layers of a perfectly made bhatura, keeping them soft from inside....

Buttery, flakey biscuit dough wrapped around a gooey cinnamon sugar filling and topped with buttermilk glaze, these pinwheels of sweet breakfast bliss will brighten even the grayest of days. They’re the perfect treat for those times where you’re needing a moment of quiet reserve…and carbs. Some find comfort in One Bowl Brownies, others reach for Cinnamon Blondies. Personally, my carby comfort food vote will always be for biscuit cinnamon rolls (or Chocolate Chai Cinnamon Rolls if it’s been an especially long week)....

Tossed with an Orange Poppyseed Dressing to double up on the citrus flavour and add a hint of lovely nuttiness, terrific festive looking salad! Here we are at Day 3 of the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon, a series where I’m bringing you a new salad recipe every single day through to Christmas Eve! Today’s salad is a classic everyone should know: A Bitter Leaf and Orange Salad, ideal for holiday feasts both for its festive appearance and because it goes so well with rich and heavy mains!...

One of my greatest sources of inspiration are food blogs. I am continually amazed by the creativity, wealth of knowledge and talent that is “out there” in the food blogging community. And one of my personal favorites is Kathleen from Hapa Nom Nom. Ever since the very first day that I stumbled across her blog by chance, I was hooked. Having tried quite a few of her recipes (scroll down to see my favorites!...

FavoritePinShare This Bread Pudding is a classic dessert that uses your leftover bread and a delicious vanilla sauce to make the best breakfast dessert you’ve ever had! It’s frugal and cheap to make, but the flavor is out of this world divine. I love dishes that use leftovers and make a completely new and delicious dish out of. To me, there is nothing worse than wasting food in the kitchen! We make an effort to eat all of our leftovers, but sometimes you don’t want to eat the same meal 3 times in a row!...

FavoritePinShare Brown sugar grilled peaches are a summertime delight. Ripe peaches are lightly charred on the barbecue then sprinkled with a sweet spiced topping that transforms into a glaze. Perfect as a quick dessert or add it to a fresh salad. Peaches are delicious and a summertime fruit I love. Try these tasty peach recipes like this Peach Crisp, The Best Homemade Peach Pie or Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler. Brown sugar grilled peaches If you’re already planning a barbecue feast, why not make dessert right on the grill too!...

FavoritePinShare If you’ve never had Butter Chicken, you’re in for a treat! This classic Indian dish takes chicken thighs and simmers them in a creamy tomato sauce packed with spices until the chicken is irresistibly tender. Serve over steamed jasmine rice and serve with warm naan bread! If you love butter chicken, don’t miss out on our Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, this Coconut Curry Soup, or these Thai Chicken Skewers....

When you think of butterscotch, what does it conjure? A sweet sauce drizzled over desserts? Old school hard candies? Or maybe the main flavor of the beloved blondie? No matter what you associate with butterscotch, it pairs well with so many different sweets. While it’s pretty famous as a topping for ice cream, it also tastes delicious in ice cream. If you’re looking for a classic dessert that can please everybody, this easy butterscotch ice cream is the way to go....

FavoritePinShare Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet is the BEST 20 minute meal packed with awesome cajun flavor with shrimp, sausage, and summer veggies. This makes a great low carb meal and is also great for meal prep! Make this skillet in a variety of ways! If you love the mixture of cajun, shrimp and vegetables try this Cajun shrimp and sausage veggie skewers, cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable sheet pan or cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable foil packet....

Many nuts are keto friendly, but it’s important to pay attention to the variety and serving size. When it comes to carbs in almonds, are almonds keto friendly? Let’s take a closer look at macros in this popular nut, and ways to enjoy it that fit your macros. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Every spring, I come down with a fierce craving for carrot cake. It’s the way of Mother Nature. The frost melts. The tulips bloom. The baby animals are born. I am seized by an emergency need for carrot cake. At the same time, however, I can’t in good conscience say that keeping an entire carrot cake around for a household of three, even this Healthy Carrot Cake recipe, is a particularly prudent idea....

Once you begin to make your own I am sure you won’t like those store bought or even the juice bar versions of carrot juice. Carrot Juice Carrot is one of the most versatile root vegetables and is used in so many ways. It is used in stir fry dishes, curries, soups and is also eaten as a salad. Fresh carrots can be simply peeled and eaten raw or even grilled....

This post is sponsored by Nuts.com One year ago I was living one of the most amazing experiences of my life, in Italy! ?? My journey lasted a month and started in Tuscany, with a food photography workshop. From there, I met my parents – who flew from Brazil to explore Italy with me – and we visited quite a few cities, like Milan, Rome, the Vatican, Sutri, Florence, Siena, Parma, Assisi, Venice, Verona and the Amalfi Coast....

This cauliflower chowder arrived in our kitchen a bit ahead of schedule. I usually wait until the weather cools off more substantially to ease into my soup regimen, a highly unofficial but undeniably predictable series of months in which I cook a giant pot of soup on Sunday, reheat it every day for lunch until Friday, then repeat week after week until spring. Soup is warm, comforting, filling, and healthy all at the same time....

The only questions left are really, single or double cheeseburger?? Stove or BBQ?? Cheeseburger recipe Anybody who claims the sight of a big juicy cheeseburger doesn’t get their blood pumping is either made of stone or a vegetarian! 😂 What a total lie! 😂 Inside, I was a complete nervous wreck. But now, I really am excited, thanks to you and your enthusiastic messages. So thank you! – Nagi x And anybody reading this is neither of those things, right?...

FavoritePinShare Super fudgy brownies, topped with a layer of creamy cheesecake, these deliciously indulgent Cheesecake Brownies are easy to make in just two bowls. You’ll just love these Cherry and Hershey’s Cheesecake Brownies too. Cheesecake Brownies Recipe Rich, sweet, and incredibly fudgy, the brownie base on these is cheesecake brownies is everything you could ask for. Add to that a tangy and just lightly sweetened cheesecake topping and you have yourself a winning combo....