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A crispy initial bite lures you into a chewy, buttery interior that then surprises and delights you with its coconutty goodness and “why can’t I stop eating these?” texture. These coconut cookies are simple to make at home, a fun alternative to your go-to cookie recipes, and on the healthier side (for cookies anyway). If you think it’s nuts to love coconuts, I beg you to reconsider. While you might think coconut should be reserved for tiki bars, it’s a fabulous ingredient to add to desserts for a sweet, nutty flavor, and bewitching texture....

What do New Orleans, Chinese takeout, and bourbon all have in common? The answer is bourbon chicken. I’ve visited the Big Easy (New Orleans) three times. One dish I couldn’t get enough of (aside from beignets and Blackened Salmon) was the city’s famous bourbon chicken. Juicy chicken cooked in a sweet, sticky sauce, bourbon chicken gets its name after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, as well as its not-so-secret boozy ingredient (you’ll also find it in these Bourbon Balls)....

I had some readers requests for this recipe so sharing my version which has the same flavors of this mango pickle. This pickle can be made in just 20 minutes and is very flavorful and hot. This is served with rice, ghee and pappu (andhra style dal). I made this dosakaya pickle late in the night, so I have just few step by step pictures. I have used lemon juice that was extracted from 1 medium sized lemon....

Keema also known as qeema is a South Asian dish of minced meat, cooked with spices and onions. Mutton keema a is very popular dish in India & is made in most meat eating homes and Restaurants serving meat. Vegetarian versions like soya keema and vegetable keema are also made. This egg keema may have been inspired from the mutton keema and is a dish served in Dhabas and road side eateries....

In the last few days I baked about 4 dozens of these cupcakes. They turned out to be simply superb. My kids have different choices of flavors. One likes the vanilla and the other chocolate. So I had to bake both. How to make these vegan Both the cupcake recipes (not frosting) can be made vegan. I adapted this eggless chocolate cake recipe to bake the chocolate cupcakes & they are vegan (not the frosting)....

These air fryer chicken wings are so good that if you have an air fryer, whip it out and make these wings ASAP. If not, go buy one now! Seriously. I am a chicken wing lover and have tried dozens of amazing recipes. This one is way up there at the top of the list. The first thing that hits you is their extra crispy, extra flavorful deep golden brown skin....

How to make garlic mashed red potatoes? Start with firm, fresh red potatoes. Organic are best since we will won’t be peeling them. Give them a good scrub, rinse and cut into 1-inch pieces. This will ensure that all those pieces of red skin are uniform, small and neat. Once the potatoes are prepared, boil them in beef or chicken broth, not plain water. The broth will add flavor to the potatoes....

About Garlic Paneer Indo-Chinese Garlic Paneer is an item you will find often on the restaurant menus. But that’s a completely different version where paneer is deep fried like it is done for Chili Paneer and Paneer Manchurian. It is later tossed in a sweet spicy and pungent garlicky sauce. My version of Garlic Paneer is made healthier by simply tossing the paneer in a wok or pan. But let me tell you the sauce is going to tickle your taste buds & you may turn out to be obsessed with this homemade garlic sauce, like me....

I hadn’t planned to share these golden raisin no bake energy bites until next week, but after seeing your response to these Fig Almond No Bake Energy Bites and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, it seemed wrong to deny us all one more delectable excuse to shove an entire ball of goodness directly into our mouths. The inspiration for this recipe was the outrageous quantity of golden raisins that mysteriously appeared in my pantry....

I never tire of eating this healthy chicken salad for lunch. It’s nutritious, creamy, ultra filling, and perfect for salads and sandwiches. It also would likely horrify my friend from Alabama. This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad does not have mayo. I can hear my sweet Alabama gal pal, who is an aficionado of all things chicken salad, gasping in horror. Actually, she’s far too genteel for such a gesture. I’m sure she has a very polite, socially appropriate sound effect for a chicken salad recipe made without mayo, which she considers an essential condiment for creamy salads of all kinds....

What is grilled corn on the cob? Essentially, we are talking about raw corn on the cob grilled on a grill until fully cooked. You don’t need to pre-cook corn prior to grilling. Once finished, grilled corn is seasoned with something as plain as salt to very sophisticated dressings. In Mexico, grilled corn on the cob is known as elotes – Mexican street food which is basically grilled corn on the cob smothered with a mix of mayo and Mexican crema....

(This post is sponsored by Crock-Pot®. All opinions are my own!) A fun twist on a classic tailgating food! Football season is upon us, and with it comes all the irresistible game day eats that everybody loves! I thought it was the perfect time to debut this Guava BBQ Pulled Chicken, so you can make it and show it off to your guests at your next game party or tailgating gathering....

But there’s more… Tim and I are excited to announce that we had a new sous chef join the team about a month ago. Our little Valentina! ♡ And if you’re wondering how I’m handling 2 under 2, here’s the photo of when I attempted to get a nice Mother’s Day memento: Please disregard my puffy eyes. They are probably here to stay! Sigh… But despite the desperate face, I couldn’t be happier!...

OMG, you guys! Can you believe it’s Christmas week? I can’t! Where did the year go? And to make your life easier, I put together a list of gifts for Italian food lovers! You can check last year’s guide for a more general foodie gift guide, but this year is focused on Italy, baby. Why? Well, because Italian food/wine is amazing! And because I’m feeling a little nostalgic for the amazing month I recently spent there....

This sweet ricotta cream cheese dip recipe came to be in the 15 minutes of panic I have before every party I host. In the moments leading up to my guests’ arrival, I am seized with a single, nagging fear: what if, despite all my preparations, potluck assignments, and counting/recounting of the guests, we run out of food. The horror! The party in question was Friendsgiving, and despite the fact that I’d roasted a 21-pound turkey and had 14 friends bringing sides, I was worried about the appetizers....

Rice flour is the secret ingredient in those tempting crunchy Pakora & Murukku, Crispy cutlets & patties , gluten-free pancakes & cakes. All-purpose flour, gram flour (besan) and rice flour is what most home cooks and bakers turn to when they need an ingredient that works every time. What is Rice Flour? Rice flour is nothing but fine powder you get form grinding raw rice. White rice is the standard when it comes to rice flour while you do have milled brown rice and flour made from glutinous or sticky rice....

When tomatoes are in season, it’s the perfect time to include them in just about every dish (fresh tomato salsa or Caprese skewers, anyone?). If you have a lot of these little red gems on-hand, you’ll want to know how to make sun-dried tomatoes in the oven. It’s a great way to make them last longer and add flavor to so many dishes. But don’t be intimidated — making this homemade sun-dried tomatoes recipe is surprisingly simple!...

This post has been a long time coming – the ultimate guide to zoodles! It has everything you need to know about how to make zucchini noodles and the perfect basic zucchini noodles recipe. I did a ton of research and testing to make this happen, and am so excited to finally show you. We’ll talk about everything from what zoodles are, to the best methods of making them, and finally, how to cook zucchini noodles so that they are perfectly al dente, and best of all, not watery!...

Nothing beats freshly made biscuits right out of the oven. Just imagine cutting your biscuit in half, spreading a dab of butter, and biting into that warm, flaky biscuit. Yum! I love cooking up a batch of biscuits during the weekend. But the leftovers aren’t nearly as good after they’ve been sitting around for a day or two. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to reheat biscuits and restore that fresh right-out-of-the-oven taste, texture, and yummy goodness....

Mangoes are known as the king of fruits, and it’s not surprising. These tropical fruits are just downright delicious! They’re super tender and juicy, and the flavor is so amazing. They’re so sweet, I can eat three whole pieces at a time (minus the seed, of course)! And because varieties of mangoes have different peak seasons, we get to enjoy this fabulous fruit all-year round. Now, while some people prefer them green and tart, I like my mangoes ripe and sweet....