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Last month, Memorial Day weekend’s frigid temperatures and relentless rain upended our annual camping trip with my sister’s family, sending us straight past the exit for the campsite, en route to her home instead. So in place of heating chili and cornbread over a campfire, we baked pizzas under a roof, in the shelter of a waterproof house, a woodburning oven keeping us cozy all the while. My brother-in-law had made the pizza dough that morning, balled it up, and chilled it until we arrived....

But last Friday after roasting eggplant slices for a sandwich, I felt inspired to use the same technique for the involtini, which, as several commenters had noted already, works like a charm. By simply brushing the eggplant slices with oil, seasoning them with salt and pepper, and roasting them, 20 minutes of standing at the stovetop was saved. The process proved so painless, I made the involtini again on Sunday — eggplant involtini twice in three days is a first, a feat never realized in the past five years....

Wondering what does dal stands for? Spinach Dal Dal is a generic term used in India to describe all dry legumes/lentils. It’s a complete comfort food and a good source of protein. We can have dal in every meal. My love for dal/lentils goes way back. Growing up, I loved every lentil my mom cooked. Among all, spinach dal or dal palak was her favorite. But somehow, I never liked the idea of blending spinach with yellow dal....

Before Thanksgiving this past year, I experimented with baking stuffing on a jelly roll pan. Many of you, I imagine, understand the thought process: Why limit the best part of the stuffing to a single layer? Why not make the entire stuffing taste like the crispy bits bobbing at the top? The stuffing came out well — not well enough to share with you — but I’m hoping to have that taken care of before this November....

And not to mention, they are packed with flavor, delicious, and super addictive! Crunchy Crispy Savory Made-from-scratch, and is Packed with spinach. I mean, it’s a win-win for me, as my kids are devouring spinach without a fuss. Papdi means deep-fried, crispy, round flour crackers mildly flavored with spices when rendered in English. They are most commonly used in chaat recipes like papdi chaat, dahi bhalla, and bhel puri. The best part is they can be devoured on their own as snacks with a cup of tea....

If you’ve ever made pot de crème, you’re likely comfortable baking with a water bath: setting vessels filled with custard (egg + milk) in a larger pan, filling the pan with hot water, then setting the pan in an oven to bake slowly. There’s nothing hard about it, but it does require planning: custards typically bake for 45 minutes to an hour, then often chill for about 8 hours before serving....

So, today I am sharing with you another extremely easy-to-make Chana dal pulao recipe in Instant Pot. This one-pot meal is a no-fuss, flavorful dish that comes together in minutes using just pantry staples. Simplicity Versatility Vibrant colors Refreshing taste, and The earthy flavor of this pulao. So, try this Instant Pot Chana Dal pulao tonight along with some cucumber raita and sit down to a mouthwatering meal. » Chana Dal – Indian Split Yellow Chickpea Lentils – the star ingredient....

Yesterday I made a pie for the first time — gasp! — all summer. I went all out, too, loading it up with 3 pints of local blueberries, massaging lemon zest into the sugar, and making a lattice crust, egg-washed and all. After an hour in the oven, it emerged bubbling and golden, and it tasted, well, good, not great. It was kind of a mess of blueberries and not enough crust, which mostly disappeared beneath the mass of stewy fruit....

Tutti frutti cookies have a special place in my heart. Every visit to a bakery store ended up in a box full of these cookies. Tutti frutti cookies are yummy and super easy to make and a kid- friendly recipe. My kids enjoy eating and making these cookies with me. It’s a fun way to involve young kids in the kitchen. Not only they learn the art of cooking, they find creative solutions too....

Homemade Pie Dough Purists will say that making a pie dough in the food processor is a no-no, but I find it works very well—so does Martha Stewart!—and if you are making a lot of dough, using a processor will save you a lot of time. (If you don’t have one, don’t worry: there are instructions below for making it without.) The French Trick to Foolproof Pie Dough Ten years ago I took a cooking class at Antoine’s Cafe in San Clemente, California during which the French instructor, Caroline Cazaumayou, wowed the audience with a tea towel....

As always, this year’s gift guide is meant to inspire if nothing else. If you have any items you are excited about gifting this year, please share them in the comments — I love hearing them! My perennial favorite kitchen (and other) items can be found in The Shop. And at the very end of the post, I’ve included my favorite local and online retailers. PS: These Mother’s Day Gift Ideas might provide additional inspiration....

Thursday night and my meal plan say lentils with bharta, but my kids are in no mood to eat DAL!! With just 1 hour on hand, I go back in my kitchen looking for a quick fix. Opened my refrigerator and found some veggies, and the above picture reveals my mystery dish – it’s healthy veg manchurian recipe. So, I share with you a simple and somewhat spicy dish that is loaded with freshness of veggies and flavored with Chinese sauces....

There is not much more to say about this dish except that it is true comfort food, completely satisfying and easy to prepare to boot. I hope you and your families enjoy it, too. 4.8 from 4 reviews

This recipe is not the result of a mission to create a homemade ranch dip or even to make a “healthier” ranch dip by subbing in Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and sour cream. Rather it is simply the first recipe I spotted in Alison Roman’s new book, Nothing Fancy, that spoke to me. In Nothing Fancy, it’s called “labne with sizzled scallions and chile”, and it’s described as a “very high-brow version of ranch dressing....

I never thought I liked ricotta until I made it from scratch. The difference in taste and texture between homemade ricotta and store-bought is dramatic. If you, too, think you don’t like ricotta, I have no doubt this recipe will change your mind. Homemade Ricotta: Tips How To Make Ricotta, Step by Step First, gather your ingredients: whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and vinegar. Combine the milk, cream, and salt in a pot: Bring to a simmer over medium heat....

I also can’t promise this will be the last kale salad recipe to be posted, because if you need this kale salad in your repertoire — and you do, I promise — you likely will need others. Kale is standing the test of time. Anyway, on a visit to Honest Weight in early December to stock up on muesli ingredients, I bumped into a friend at my favorite spot: the wall of prepared salads (just around the corner from the shelf of Cider Belly Donuts, my next stop)....

To sum up, this delicious and wholesome Mexican Fiesta Rice is a complete powerhouse – a jamboree of hues and a fest of flavors in one bowl! High on nutrition and flavors, this recipe is easy to prepare, with the instant pot being a breeze! Try this 20 minutes recipe that is healthy, glamorous, and lip-smacking delicious, and enjoy watching it become your next family favorite! In addition to that, when cooked with the convenience of the Instant Pot —...

It’s an irresistible and addicting dessert that is a near-constant favorite sweet treat in my house whenever festivities roll around. This was my favorite sweet growing up, and my mom would prepare sweet boondi on almost every happy and auspicious occasion. Now, let’s fast-forward it to today, and my love for sweet boondi still holds ever fast. What is Meethi Boondi? Boondi,( pronounced as boon-dhi), at times referred to as Bundi, are pearl-sized small balls made of besan ( chickpea flour)....

PS: My perennial favorites can be found in the shop. PPS: More Ideas: Mother’s Day 2023 Mother’s Day 2022 Mother’s Day 2021 Cookbooks Pizza Night. Of course, I would be so honored if you gifted Pizza Night to the pizza-loving mother in your life. Now Serving in Los Angeles has signed copies of both Pizza Night and Bread Toast Crumbs, and they ship everywhere including internationally. You could pair Pizza Night with … … a set of 4 dough storage containers....

Slow cookers are a perfect answer to a busy schedule. Whether returning from work or from kid’s activities, if you have your meal set in a slow cooker then you have one less thing to worry about. Before leaving for work, do a small amount of work in the morning and you come home to a meal that is half cooked – all that is left is some final touch ups, cook some chapatis and you are all set....