If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans. This week, we’re learning how to make chimichurri steak, French onion chicken casserole, and custom shrimp bowls. Then, we’re rounding out the week with sopes and grilled red snapper! What’s in this meal plan 5 dinner recipes 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe Recipe tips + optional side dishes A printable grocery list...

Looking for a festive treat? Look no further than these baked Mini Donuts! These sweet little rings are moist and cinnamon scented, like a cake donut but baked up in the oven. Top them with a glaze and shower of sprinkles, and what could be more fun? It’s the perfect treat for birthdays and celebrations. We made these for our son’s donut themed birthday party, and they were a huge hit!...

As promised (in my last post), I’m here with a super exciting dessert recipe just for you. The sweet boondis (chickpea pearls) we made for the ladoo recipe and thandai masala from the holi special thandai recipe are going to get a huge transformation in this recipe. Well, it’s time for another divine fusion dessert combining boondis, thandai masala, and your favorite cheesecake. Enter no bake mini thandai cheesecake. You know how much I love fusion desserts....

Directions: To embark on the delightful journey of preparing Mysore bonda, follow these simple steps: Gathering Ingredients: Start by assembling the necessary ingredients. You’ll need urad dal (black gram lentils), rice flour, finely chopped green chilies, chopped cilantro (coriander leaves), ginger paste, salt, and asafoetida (hing). Preparing Batter: Begin by soaking urad dal in water for a few hours. Once soaked, drain the water and grind the urad dal into a smooth paste using minimal water....

Fact: Making Indian sweets from scratch can be overwhelming. It’s easy to lose hours on experimenting different recipes to get the best result. But if you have the right recipe with the best tips, nothing is impossible. And I’m here to help you recreate one of my favorite sweets. Paneer jalebi – the cute decadent cousin of classic jalebi. Don’t you love those gorgeous swirls of sweetness adorned with the flavors of saffron and cardamom?...

The name of this recipe literally translates to lentil cakes or lentil patties. The simplest way to enjoy a very traditional South Indian snack in its authentic form. I know, it’s a very basic and simple recipe. But so delicious you won’t be able to resist them. The key to this recipe are the lentils. Although chana dal (split chickpeas) is my preferred choice, toor dal (split pigeon peas) also works really well in this parippuvada....

Snacking between meals is pretty much standard around here. Every week, I make some form of sweet and healthy snack to have on hand so when the hunger pangs strike, they can be calmed pretty much instantly. I often use oatmeal as a base for many of my snacks, whether that be no bake bars or protein balls. When I want something tasting like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie, these peanut butter oatmeal balls are the answer....

Craving more high protein desserts? Try my protein pudding, protein cookies, protein cookie dough, and protein banana bread next. I am a diehard Rice Krispie treat lover, so of course, I had to replicate them, but with some added benefits. Not to toot my own horn, but my protein rice krispies recipe might be even better than the original. This high-protein version was inspired by my healthy rice crispy treats, but a little more nostalgic....

So you are already familiar with the aromatic ginger that plays a key role in Asian style cooking. A small teaspoon of ginger never fails to level up the deliciousness of your favorite dish. For today’s recipe, how about an amazing pickle starring this flavorful rhizome? I totally love the unique combo of flavors making this ginger pickle, also called puli inji (puli = tamarind, inji = ginger), extra tasty....

It’s that time of year: a chill has taken to the morning air. Even though I’m wearing flip flops and we have basil in our garden…I’m already craving pumpkin spice! Yeah, it’s a little cliché. On the other hand, why not embrace the pumpkin? We’ve seen pumpkin season get pushed earlier and earlier over the years, thanks to Starbucks’ masterful pumpkin spice latte marketing. But you know what? This year we’re prepared…with a delicious homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe!...

Quinoa vs rice: which is better? Let’s ponder for a moment. These powerhouse whole grains are both part of a healthy diet. But is there a clear winner between the two? What are some of the major differences? Here’s a breakdown. Quinoa vs rice: overview First up, let’s discuss the definition of each of these grains. In fact, one of them isn’t a grain at all. What is quinoa? Quinoa is a seed, not a grain: it’s harvested from a plant that’s a relative of spinach, beets, and chard....

Can you roast frozen vegetables? That’s the question Alex and I set out to investigate with this recipe. Recently we made frozen peas taste blow-your-mind good (these Peas with Lemon). So could the same sort of thing be done with broccoli? Turns out, it’s possible…and delicious! Roasted frozen broccoli comes out tender and browned, and flavored with garlic, salt, and lemon: it’s pretty darn tasty. The entire pan disappeared a flash!...

Here’s an easy dinner that’s basic but satisfies every time: Salmon Caesar Salad! Imagine: tender, perfectly seasoned chunks of salmon nestled with bursts of crunchy romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy croutons. It’s all covered in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing that makes each bite absolutely sublime. This one is a smash hit every time we serve it (and our kids love a deconstructed version with the Caesar as a dipping sauce!...

This weekend was the most springlike of the year, the sun beaming and magnolias just starting to burst into bloom. We spent the day traipsing around the outdoors with that I’m-on-vacation feeling, even though it was just the weekend in our own neighborhood. Somewhere along the way this idea for asparagus tacos came up. Asparagus in tacos? It sounds a bit unusual, but it’s a spring take on the ubiquitous Mexican standard that actually works rather well!...

Here’s a fun dessert idea that you can whip up right in your cast iron skillet. Skillet apple cobbler! How could your day not be just a teeny bit brighter with a skillet apple cobbler? The cozy spiced apples are topped with tender biscuits, all nestled in a skillet and baked until golden brown. Serve with a bit of melty ice cream and it’s totally irresistible. The inspiration behind this apple cobbler A few weeks ago I returned from the farmer’s market with some gorgeous tart apple varieties, Jonathon and Holiday, begging to be baked....

Love smoker recipes? Try smoked leg of lamb, smoked chicken breast, smoked beef tenderloin, and smoked pork loin. Smoking meats is one of my favorite ways to elevate classic holiday centerpieces, and this smoked ham recipe is no exception. It’s such an easy and hands-off way to prep a traditional ham. Every time I make it, my guests BEG me to host every single year. Well, let’s say I’m still waiting for someone else to offer hosting duties…...

Here’s a way to take one of the oldest classic cocktails up a notch…or two or three: a Smoked Old Fashioned! This drink is for the adventurous home bartender who’s after over-the-top flavors. It requires some special equipment (a smoking gun) and a little time. But it’s absolutely worth it! The Smoked Old Fashioned is a cocktail that’s cold-smoked, infusing a smoky depth into the classic whiskey drink. It makes a drink experience you’ll never forget....

One of the best delicacies in the world is smoked fish! Since it’s so widely available in stores we often buy it, but got an outdoor smoker? You can make your own at home. Now that we have a smoker, we’ve spent a while honing this method. Here’s our best smoked salmon recipe for tender, buttery fish with a rich, smoky flavor that is undeniably irresistible. Here’s how to smoke salmon, and 10 smoked salmon recipes for how to use it in dips, pasta, salads, and more....

I’m a self-proclaimed pork belly expert, as evidenced by my crispy pork belly and air fryer pork belly. Since my expertise with sous vide recipes, it was a no-brainer, and cooking this moreish piece of meat in the sous vide machine was next! This easy sous vide pork belly recipe starts with a slab of meat soaked in an umami-forward, savory marinade. The sous vide bath makes the magic happen from there, yielding tender and juicy meat without having to lift a finger....

What’s the most popular rhubarb recipe of them all? Three words: strawberry rhubarb pie. This iconic pie filling is famous for a reason: it’s just that good. Sweet tart stalks of pink rhubarb are the perfect foil for sweet summer berries. When you taste this thick, gooey filling, you’ll understand. Bake it up in a flaky pastry crust, and there’s really nothing better to finish a summer meal. Ingredients in strawberry rhubarb pie This recipe is a true revelation: the gooey red filling is a burst of sweet tart, pure fruity flavor....