This drink has quite the history. We especially loved this excerpt: Now that we’re all learned on this beautiful, simple cocktail, let’s get to mixin’. It all starts with raspberry jam. We called this a winter smash since traditionally a smash should contain a seasonal fruit. Being that it’s frigid outside and fresh fruit isn’t exactly plentiful, a jam is the perfect solution. For flavor we went with raspberry, but you could really use any jam or preserve you have on hand....

But this year I was determined to get into the kitchen and get familiar this gorgeous winter fruit. And I’m happy to report that I’ve created three amazing recipes, this colorful and simple salad being the first. First you want to start by removing the skin and cubing your squash. If you have a heavy-duty peeler, use that. Otherwise, stick with this method. It’s tricky at first since the skin is tough, but after my second try, I was nearly a pro....

The traditional method will take around 1.5 hours to prepare while my quick version of Instant shahi tukda gets ready in under 30 minutes. What is Shahi Tukda? If you literally translate it then shahi means ‘royal’ and tukda (or tukra) means ‘a piece’. So shahi tukda means a royal piece of dessert that is rich in taste, flavor, aroma and calories. A bite of this shahi tukda dessert will give you the royal feel and taste in your mouth....

8-ingredient Pumpkin Soup made completely from scratch! Your mama’s gonna be so proud. It all starts with sugar pumpkins. These little guys are perfect for roasting and turning into DIY pumpkin puree. Yep! You can do it yourself and it’s so easy; no store-bought puree necessary! Roasting the pumpkin is the only part of this recipe that takes any length of time. And once it’s done, this soup comes together fast!...

Here’s the deets: Ready in 25 minutes with 10 basic ingredients. Plant-based and gluten-free. Packed with smoky, spicy BBQ flavor. Hearty and satisfying. Mega satisfying. And topped with optional (and highly recommended) Jicama Slaw and Guacamole! Make these your next meal — you won’t be disappointed. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of Tacos But first, who exactly invented the taco? It’s still a bit of a mystery!...

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta! Hello, spring. Origins of Sun-Dried Tomatoes Sun-dried tomatoes are a common ingredient in Italian cuisine. Italians originally dried tomatoes on their ceramic rooftops. And it’s thought that the technique may even date as far back 700 AD when Aztecs would salt and dry tomatoes in the sun to preserve their freshness (source). Whoever came up with the brilliant idea, we’re grateful! How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta If you’re a lover of simple pasta, you’re going to love this recipe....

In Hindi language, this is called ‘Shakarkandi chaat’. ❤️ You’ll Love This Recipe Satisfying Snack or Meal: Sweet potato chaat is a tasty snack or light meal option. It fills you up and keeps hunger away, yet it’s not heavy on calories. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy flavors just like any other chaat recipes Crunch and nutty flavor from peanuts and sesame seeds in every bite....

As the name says, it has mix of vegetables mixed with mayonnaise. For some Indian touch, I have added little green coriander chutney to the sandwich mixture. It tastes too good. If making for those who do not like spicy taste, you can skip it. It still taste good without chutney too. For a variation, instead of chutney you can add ketchup, sriracha sauce, hot sauce or basil pesto. In this veg mayo sandwich, I have used onion, peppers, carrot and cabbage....

I’ve always loved Moroccan-inspired dishes. The spices are so comforting and warming. This Moroccan-inspired soup puts some of my favorite spices, like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, to use. Let us show you how easy this 1-pot soup is. This recipe begins with lentils, which we recommend soaking. Soaking helps improve digestibility and also speeds cook time. However, if you’re not one to remember to soak your beans (or grains), you can always buy sprouted at the store to save time and know they’ve already been soaked....

Salads don’t exist in traditional Pakistani and North Indian cuisine. At least not in the way we know them here. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! Yet growing up, something we called a salad (often pronounced sa-laad) would be present at many meals. This salad was really just a plate of sliced veggies, namely onions, cucumbers, and carrots....

If you’ve never tried a balsamic-marinated portobello mushroom, you probably haven’t lived. Not only are these veggie burgers delicious, they’re also relatively easy to make and require just 10 ingredients! Let’s do this! These burgers get their flavor from fresh garlic, sea salt and black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian herbs like oregano and basil. While they marinate you’ll make a simple garlic aioli with roasted garlic for a more subdued, sweet garlic flavor, which complements the burgers perfectly....

I love traveling, but airports – I mean, the worst. OK, that’s not fair. Some are adequately stocked with some sub-par options – anything with a Jamba Juice is A-OK in my book. But usually, you get charged $5 for a bottle of water, they spell your name wrong on your coffee, and there isn’t a vegetable in sight. However, there is one shining beacon of hope in the Portland airport....

Corn lovers, this is the dip for you. It’s spicy-sweet, cheesy, ridiculously creamy, and perfect on a tortilla chip. Ready your chips, kids, we’re makin’ dip. This dip was inspired by my Summer Corn and Cotija Cheese dip from way, way back. I’ve been craving a cheesy corn dip like this recently, and figured it was due time to create a plant-based version. This recipe is simple, requiring just 10 ingredients to prepare, and it comes together in a little over an hour....

When short on time during the festive season, make this easy to make 10 minutes coconut burfi recipe that requires only 3 ingredients, plus a garnish. ❤️ You’ll Love This Coconut Burfi This is my go-to quick-fix dessert. Why? It just takes 10 mins of cooking time, rest is cooling passive time. They are perfect for parties because you can make a big batch with the same amount of time Adults, children and all absolutely love them....

This simple recipe requires just 3 ingredients. And after soaking the almonds, it’s ready in just 15 minutes! In an effort to create the perfect dairy-free creamer, we did a side-by-side taste test of versions made with coconut, cashews, and almonds. And almond was our favorite by far! Cashew is also incredibly delicious, though not as complementary to the flavors of coffee. And though tasty, we found coconut overpowered the coffee....

If you haven’t tried golden milk yet, you’re missing out! It’s a creamy (dairy-free), hot milk drink that’s filled to the brim with nutrients. Yes, a delicious beverage with health benefits. Dreams do come true. What Is Golden Milk? Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink that has its roots in Ayurveda. In its simplest form it’s a blend of hot milk and ground turmeric, such as in this traditional recipe....

These are delicious tender that no one can believe these pumpkin muffins recipe is made without eggs. ❤️ You’ll Love Eggless Pumpkin Muffins Enjoy them as a breakfast, snack, or dessert because these eggfree pumpkin muffins are a cross between a coffee cake and a muffin. Taste & Flavor: All the warm and cozy spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves) add the classic fall flavors. Plus, these are loaded with pumpkin flavor....

Homemade garam masala is much better tasting, fresh and aromatic than store-bought. It is found not only in every Indian household pantry but also found in the pantry of those who fond of cooking Indian food. About This Recipe It is a unique, aromatic and flavorful ground spice blend from India. It is a combination of different whole spices and ground into powder form. Garam means ‘hot’ and masala means ‘spice mix’....

We are deep into fall in our household. The fireplace is always on. Pumpkin has been given due respect. And I’m kind of craving this flavor called ‘chatpata’. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! It’s this hot and sour, tangy, subtly sweet flavor that is prevalent in South Asian snacks. It’s especially celebrated during Ramadan, when a typical ‘iftar’ is incomplete without fruit chaat, chana chaat, or pakoras sprinkled with chaat masala....

Can we move onto baking now? So I have this super secret but not-so-secret plan to create a new granola recipe every time I run out of my last batch. Is that OK with you guys? I don’t like making the same thing twice anymore. Must be a side effect of food blogging. I’m totally fine with it though. It thrusts me out into the world and forces me to try new things....