Chai masala tea is a quintessential Indian beverage known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices. This traditional drink combines black tea with a blend of spices, creating a soothing and invigorating experience. In this article, we’ll explore the origins, health benefits, and preparation techniques for the perfect cup of chai masala tea. What is Chai Masala Tea? Chai masala tea, often simply called masala chai, is a spiced tea made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic spices and herbs....

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 starting with noodle-less zucchini lasagna. Then, we’re making blackened salmon, grilling bavette steak and Peruvian chicken before finishing with Wagyu burgers! 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...

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 breaking out the air fryer for some air fryer lamb chops and air fryer hamburgers. Then, we’re whipping up some Mexican pizzas, chicken Florentine, and cheesy eggplant rollatini! 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...

“This one’s my new favorite.” I know we say that a lot around here! But that quote was Alex, one bite into this new Mediterranean pizza. It’s got a lot going on: salty feta, peppery basil, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy sun dried tomatoes all spread on our best pizza sauce. It’s a celebration of bright Mediterranean flavors to make you think of sunny afternoons in Greece and Italy. It’s perfect for entertaining…or a weeknight dinner....

It may look like beer, but we’ve got a secret. This Mini Beer Shot has nothing to do with a brew! This drink pairs vanilla liqueur and heavy cream for a sip that’s rich and sweet: exactly the opposite of beer. It’s a fun novelty: especially for people tasting this liqueur for the first time. One of our Instagram followers told us about this drink since she knew we were Licor 43 fans: and of course we had to try it!...

Introduction to Mirchi Vada Mirchi vada, also known as chili fritters, is a popular Indian snack that features green chilies stuffed with a spicy potato filling, dipped in a gram flour batter, and deep-fried to golden perfection. This crispy and flavorful snack is a favorite across India and is often enjoyed with a variety of chutneys or sauces. Mirchi vada is a delightful treat for spice lovers and is perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer at parties....

Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bread When it comes to healthy recipes using oats, my favorites to make are pancakes, muffins, and this oatmeal banana bread. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been making significantly healthier choices. I’ve noticed over the past couple of months that my energy levels have been fluctuating considerably each day. When analyzing my food intake, I’ve noticed that my intake of refined sugars and flour had been higher than normal....

Need more waffle recipes? Try my almond flour waffles, cinnamon roll waffles, or protein waffles next. I can be nitpicky when it comes to waffles. I want them thick but soft, crisp on the outside but fluffy in the center. Most importantly, they should be filling but not weigh me down. Luckily, my oat flour waffles tick those boxes. For this recipe, I combine the staying power of oats with the texture and sweetness of waffles to make a hearty but decadent breakfast....

The classic payasams are super sweet desserts from South India. In Kerala, it’s a quintessential part of Onam (harvest festival of Kerala), and the Onam feast is incomplete without this popular sweet. Technically, this oats payasam with oats and jaggery base is a variation of the classic version. To be honest, the combination of oats and jaggery is crazy good. Instant oats lightly toasted and then cooked in jaggery syrup and coconut milk....

Onion Bhaji. Bring the authentic taste of Indian street food to your appetizer/snack menu with these crispy onion fritters. Naturally gluten free and vegan, these bhajis are a delicious starter for your next meal and a great accompaniment to your afternoon tea. What do you call these deliciously crispy bites? Onion pakora, kanda bhaji, pyaz ke pakode or kanda bhajia? Well, who doesn’t want to indulge in deep fried goodies when the rain is pouring outside?...

One of my most favorite marinade recipes is the homemade tandoori paste on the blog. I really love the flavorful tandoori chicken and baked tandoori fish featuring this highly addictive homemade marinade. And now I have a bonus recipe for you bringing the amazing flavors of tandoori paste to your kitchen. It’s really a great way to make cooking easy without compromising on the taste. Pan fried tandoori fish. A simplified version of my baked tandoori fish recipe....

hi Manjula – I’m so excited to try your chutney. My raw peanuts still have on shells on … will that matter? thanks in advance! I love your recipes.. always follow Ur site…. It’s really for me …. It means I don’t like onion nd garlic.. Thanks Mam Minati, thank you How can we make it without tamarind?? Will it taste good then also? It’s v nice Thank you for the recipe....

Looking for a blueberry dessert that’s as perfect as they come? This Blueberry Crumble recipe is the ideal nostalgic treat for ending a meal. It’s got a juicy, fruity berry filling seasoned with cinnamon, allspice and lemon zest, topped with buttery, crispy crumbles. Add melty vanilla ice cream and it’s truly a sublime treat. In fact, we’ve stopped making blueberry crisp all together because this crumble is next level....

There’s nothing we love more than a good margarita variation…and here’s a new spin that’s got us hooked. Try the Pomegranate Margarita! Sweet tart pomegranate juice pairs perfectly with tequila and lime, balanced with the orange perfume of Cointreau. You can use either pomegranate juice or fresh-squeezed juice from the fruit, making it perfect for whatever you have on hand. It’s a great winter cocktail for when pomegranate is in season: but honestly: we drink it anytime....

Using your donut pan to make some donuts should be a weekly occurrence. They are faster to bake than a cake or brownie and are easy to boot! Some of our more unique favorites include mochi donuts, protein donuts, and blueberry donuts, and recently, we’ve added powdered sugar donuts into the mix! Why you’ll love this recipe Quick and easy. The entire recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make!...

Radishes with butter. It might seem an odd combination to us Americans, but it’s actually a classic French snack popular in the springtime. This year, Alex and I decided to give it a try with our new garden radishes (and radishes abounding at the farmer’s markets). And we found it’s one of those things you have to taste to understand. The balance of the creamy butter, peppery radish, and hint of sea salt are the epitome of simple elegance....

Craving more raspberry treats? Try my raspberry bars, raspberry brownies, and chocolate raspberry cake. Come summertime, you can find me at my local market filling my basket with pints of raspberries. They’re my favorite summertime fruit, and I love to use them in my desserts. This time, I’m making cheesecake. The raspberries are cooked down into a sweet sauce and then drizzled over the top of the cheesecake. The heaviness of the cream cheese is beautifully contrasted by the tart berries, making for a wildly refreshing dessert....

I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but donuts have got to be my favorite breakfast sweet treat. Ever since I learned how easy it is to make healthy donuts at home, I’ve been on a mission to recreate my favorites, like powdered donuts, mochi donuts, and now raspberry donuts. This raspberry donut recipe is deceptively simple to make and yields the perfect donut that’s slightly crisp on the outside and pillowy on the inside....

Do you love beetroots? I’m literally obsessed with the vibrant and rich deep red color of beetroots. And I’m pretty sure you all have already tried out the beautiful red string hoppers which is actually an upgraded version of the classic idiyappam or Kerala style string hoppers infused with the natural color from beets. It’s one of my favorites, so I really wanted to create another dish highlighting beautiful beets....

Scotch lovers, this one’s for you! Here’s one of the most famous Scotch cocktails of them all: the Rusty Nail. This slow sipper got popular in the 1960’s, pairing whisky with Drambuie, a Scotch-based liqueur. All you need is two ingredients and you get lots of flavor: honey, herb and sweet notes from the Drambuie, and a spicy finish from the Scotch. If you like spirit-forward drinks like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan, this one will be right up your alley....