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This cheesy loaded cauliflower casserole is my go-to dish for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and even holidays — adults and kids alike love it! While I like to sneak this veggie into all kinds of cauliflower casserole recipes, like pizza casserole and cheeseburger casserole, this loaded cauliflower bake is my absolute favorite. It tastes like a loaded baked potato, but is also a lighter take on comfort food. What Is Loaded Cauliflower Casserole?...

I grew up eating a lot of cucumber salads dressed in mayo or sour cream. I love them. Mayo gives cucumber salads that velvety creaminess and a pleasant tang. A special ingredient for the cucumber salad – chili oil Just to make things a little more interesting, I once added a little bit of Asian hot chili oil to the mayo dressing and it literally transformed the salad. No doubt....

The healthy Mexican dish is extremely easy to make and only needs a few ingredients: black beans and some spices. When it comes to amazing soup recipes, this is one you’ll want to keep on hand! There are different dishes you can pair this hearty recipe with, and I’ll tell you all about them in a bit. But first, let me tell you how to prepare your beans based on the type you’re using....

About Chocolate Milkshake Obviously the Milkshake has evolved since the 1920s; nowadays the most basic Milkshake contains milk and Ice cream, though there can also be flavorings like syrups, malt powder, and mix-ins. Even with all the variations between milk, ice cream, and syrup flavors, sometimes the classic is still the best. It’s hard to beat a chocolate milkshake topped with fluffy whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on a warm summer’s day....

About Coconut Burfi Coconut is considered to be a fruit in its purest form so it is extensively used by Indians not only for religious offerings but also for preparing a lot of foods. Coconut Burfi & Coconut Ladoo are 2 most commonly prepared sweets, especially in South India. You will find coconut burfi tasting so different in every home and you are likely to come across countless versions. Over the years, I have perfectioned 3 recipes to make coconut burfi....

It is also known as Thengai sadam and kobbari annam in the South Indian regional languages. It is usually served without any side or accompaniment. However any curry goes really well with this. My mom always made this with a Vegetable kurma or Mix veg curry. Some papads, veg salad & plain yogurt on the side would make a great complete meal. About coconut rice There are 2 ways a coconut rice is made in South India....

Add a tasty side like Manchurian or tofu chili or even a dry panner dish and you have great meal option. Before fried rice become available in literally every street corner of the world, it was best enjoyed at select restaurants serving Chinese food or prepared at home from a cookbook. Ever wondered why fried rice – Asian soul food is popular with kids and adults?The smoky flavor from hot wok....

I love how this dish is done in less than 20 minutes! As much as I like cooking, I like eating more! And sometimes waiting for a dish that takes 2-3 hours to make (as my bolognese sauce, for example) is impossible! The amount of time that takes to boil the water and cook the pasta is more than enough to get the sauce ready. Isn’t that dreamy? Easy/quick dinner and time to go on a walk with my dog, catch up with some TV shows and finish writing a blog post?...

Looking for a good mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving? Look no further! Today I’m sharing my grandmother’s recipe with you guys!! She makes the creamiest, most flavorful mashed potatoes in the world. Just in time for the big day, huh? :) What makes this recipe so special when there are so many variations out there? The onion! Seriously… I think adding the grated onion is what gives this dish an extra kick....

I love making this bang bang shrimp in the air fryer. All you need are a handful of simple ingredients, and you can whip up this easy recipe in no time. Why You’ll Love This Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe You’ll love this Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe because it’s restaurant-quality but with only a fraction of the calories. So, if you love deep-fried foods but are looking for a healthier alternative, this is an excellent recipe for you....

I’ve been a long-time fan of turkey stuffing filled jalapeno poppers and never thought I’d enjoy something else just as much. Not until I tried these little morsels. They blew me away. I didn’t even miss the smoky flavor. The filling is sheer goodness. It’s not overly cheesy yet rich, creamy and has a nice texture to it. If you are tired of plain cream cheese or cheddar inside you popper, you must try this....

Traditional chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish that has numerous iterations throughout Italy and the U.S. It consists of juicy seared chicken breasts in a creamy Marsala wine sauce made with garlic, shallots, and mushrooms. As that ingredient line up might lead you to suspect, it tastes heavenly. {FYI: Marsala is a fortified wine made in Sicily, often used for cooking. It’s rich and nutty, and you can find it at almost any grocery store that sells alcohol or at liquor stores....

You can use this easy, healthy crock pot pinto beans recipe for burritos, nachos, as a healthy side dish, or anytime a recipe calls for canned pinto beans. BONUS: You can mash them to create easy slow cooker refried beans too. One recipe, so many tasty possibilities. Let’s get to it! How to Cook the Best Crock Pot Pinto Beans To give these healthy crock pot pinto beans mega flavor, this recipe begins with sautéed onion and jalapeno....

When the weather gets chilly, I turn to my plethora of healthy soup and stew recipes for inspiration. While I’ll never turn down a heaping bowl of Potato Leek Soup, 15 Bean Soup, Crock Pot Hamburger Soup, or Shrimp Corn Chowder, this healthy slow cooker potato soup is a tried-and-true classic. This recipe only takes 15 minutes to prep (!!), and then it lets the slow cooker do the work....

You haven’t lived a happy foodie life until you’ve tried a corn dessert. It is called “sweet corn” for a reason! And since corn is a staple in Brazilian cuisine, you will find lots of desserts that use it as a main ingredient. We have curau, canjica, pamonha, flan, corn cake, corn ice cream and even corn juice! Well, it is the beginning of fresh corn season here in the States, and I just snatched quite a few ears at a sale at Whole Foods, so this Curau recipe was meant to be....

Denny’s makes some of the most drool-worthy French toast on the planet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make them yourself and save a few bucks in the process! In fact, recreating this popular morning treat is a breeze. These French toast slices are crisp around the edges and fluffy and pillowy in the middle. With a dusting of powdered sugar, a dab of butter, and a drizzle of warm syrup, it’s the breakfast of champions....

This can be made with idli rava too but the taste of the one made with homemade rava is special. Dibba rotti gets the best crust when made with homemade rice rava. It is considered to be a healthy dish as it is protein packed. What is Dibba Rotti? Dibba rotti is a crusty breakfast & snack made with urad dal, rice rava & spices. The term Dibba in telugu translates to thick or fat....

These squeezable pillows of honey dough are a mash-up between an ultra fluffy cinnamon bun and a New York-style crumb cake. (It’s reminiscent of my favorite Cinnamon Swirl Bread too.) Double Stuffed Cinnamon Crumb Buns are for the part of you that wants to eat the top layer off of the entire Cinnamon Swirl Yeasted Coffee Cake, then leave the sad bottom half for your kid brother. No judgment—you beat him to the pan!...

Sambar acquires its taste from the vegetables used. Most times vegetable drumsticks are used to make sambar which give a distinct taste. These are known as munagakaya, murungakkai or nugekkai in south Indian languages. Apart from adding drumstick to sambar I also use them to make Drumstick recipe with potatoes Drumstick curry Drumstick pickle Drumstick sambar is also known as murungakkai sambar in Tamil cuisine. What I have shared here is the way we make it at home....

Crispy chicken strips are everyone’s favorite… until you stop and think about what is in them. The flavor is fabulous, but it would be easier to enjoy them if they were actually healthy chicken tenders. And that’s why these baked coconut chicken tenders are so amazing! This simple coconut chicken recipe is crispy, full of flavor, and easy to make. Did I mention delicious, too? Now you can enjoy healthy baked chicken tenders at home any time you want!...