Some cocktails have a strong image, and the Long Island Iced Tea is one of them: boozy, low-brow, and sickly sweet. But have you tried the classic version of this drink? Mixed up as intended, this drink will blow you away. Ditch the sour mix and Triple Sec in favor of fresh citrus and top shelf liquor. One sip and it’s zingy, sweet tart, nuanced and sophisticated. This is one classy Long Island Iced Tea: and we’ll show you exactly how to make it!...

Have you ever tried Malabar fish roast? I’m talking about the fabulous, addicting, and not-so spicy fish curry that originated in the northern parts of Kerala. Seriously, how many Indian fish curries are you familiar with? The list is endless, right? Honestly, I’ve so many favorites including this Kerala fish curry, and this Chettinad fish fry, and many many more. When it comes to everyday cooking, I stick to simple and easy recipes....

They’re sweet, a little salty, and have the perfect crunch! These glazed pecans are so tasty, you’ll want to make up a batch immediately for topping all your salads. Alex and I made these to top our Spinach Apple Salad, and kept the leftovers in our cupboard. Our 3-year-old Larson has become enamored with them as a treat, asking with a sneaky smile, “Mama, can I have a pecan?” So these work as a “healthy” version of candy, too....

You don’t need to venture out of the house when you’re craving a frappe: try this sweet and frosty homemade Mocha Frappe! It’s as easy as 4 ingredients, ice, and a blender. This one comes out fluffy and chocolaty, with a subtle bitter coffee finish. It’s irresistibly sippable and takes just 2 minutes to blend up. Usually we tend toward more classic coffee drinks…but this one is just too good!...

Looing for a stunning fall or winter vegetarian dinner idea? Try a savory Mushroom Galette! This free-form French tart isn’t just for dessert. Make it with a savory filling and it’s a fun vegetarian main dish, like a quiche. This one stars meaty mushrooms, layered over a fluffy smear of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and scented with garlic and fresh thyme. It’s all packed into a flaky, buttery crust and baked to perfection....

NICE RECIPE Hello Manjula, My husband LOVED this recipe and he really does NOT like peas. He rated it FIVE STARS which means the best, and he really wants me to make it again. I for sure will. I really appreciate that you wrote to me a while back when I had a question about whole moong dal. I tried one of the recipes you suggested and it was GREAT....

Here’s our ultimate fast and easy dinner recipe: Naan Pizza! Get this: it’s faster than delivery pizza, healthier, and it tastes better. So why order out when you can make tasty pizza in? It’s for those nights where you need dinner on the table without thinking too hard. Packaged naan bread is easy to find these days, making it easy to run to the store on a naan pizza run....

The Old Fashioned is barely a cocktail recipe at all: just lightly sweetened booze with bitters. But it’s become one of the most famous of all classic drinks! The recipe dates back to the early 1800’s, before the words classic and cocktail were even said next to each other. Everyone has their own spin on an Old Fashioned drink recipe: but we think this one’s pretty perfect. Here are a few tricks to making the best pristine version of this cocktail that lets the whiskey shine....

When I posted the recipe for thattukada (street food style) chicken, I’d told you about an amazing onion curry that goes really well with it. Well, here’s the unique recipe you’ve all been waiting for – thattukada (street food style onion curry). So whenever I make thattukada chicken, I also cook this onion curry to serve with parotta. Thattukada chicken + onion curry + parotta = the lip smacking street food combo!...

In my food dictionary, green always mean healthy – for instance, avocados, broccoli, spinach are nutrition powerhouses. Adding these green goodies to your everyday food is obviously a genius way to add more color and nutrition to your diet. So, if you are craving for extra nutrition in your everyday menu, you must try this vibrant and delicious dish. How To Make Palak Pulao or Indian Spinach Rice Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) Palak Paneer | Spinach Paneer Curry Spinach Stir Fry | Cheera Thoran Creamy Spinach Pasta Spinach Omelette Dal Palak | Lentil and Spinach Curry...

Here’s a salad to impress. It’s everything a classy spinach salad should be, full of texture and flavor contrasts. You’ll barely notice you’re eating this healthy leafy green when it’s covered tangy balsamic vinaigrette. There’s crunchy smoky pecans, almost bacon-like glazed with maple syrup and soy sauce. Add hard boiled eggs or a crisp-tart apple, and you’ve got a stunning side salad that will make everyone ooo and ahhh. (It happens every time we serve it…really....

While it takes a bit more effort, there is something ultimately satisfying about making your own baked goods. Baking takes a bit of practice, and a few times of failure. But once you’ve gotten used to the techniques and the time involved, it’s a fun activity that costs only a bit of money and ends with something delicious! How about baking your own pita bread? Our pita bread recipe is easy to make at home: and it’s so satisfying to watch those pita pockets puff up in the oven!...

Prawn mango curry (chemmeen manga curry), a traditional dish from Kerala, has prawns and raw mangoes cooked in creamy coconut sauce. The raw mangoes impart a light tangy flavor to the dish which is absolutely amazing. This is one dish that’s reserved for the season of mangoes, summer. As summer is slowly approaching where I live, mangoes have also started to appear everywhere. Seriously, who doesn’t love mangoes? When in season, I really love making curries, smoothies and pickles with them....

Hi there. We’re Alex and Sonja, and we’ve made just about every sweet potato recipe known to man. Yes, we’re obsessed with this healthy vegetable, making into everything from curries to stews to fries. Oddly enough, we’ve never shared our go-to, simple weeknight trick for the perfect quick baked sweet potato. This method lets you bake it less time than the standard: making it feasible for weeknight cooking. The same method works for russet potatoes!...

Frequently asked questions As two cookbook authors, we’ve come to find this ingredient is key in infusing flavor into meals. Here’s more about this ingredient, why it’s essential to stock in your pantry, and a few of our top recipes for using up a can. The can is versatile: you can use just the adobo sauce in recipes to add a mild smoky complexity. Or, add the finely chopped chili peppers themselves for a bolder heat....

This recipe was reprinted with permission from Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Zoë François and Jeff Hertzberg. How gorgeous is this braided bread? This one’s not our own recipe: it’s from our friend Zoë François. She’s behind the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes Per Day cookbooks and a true badass baker. If you don’t follow Zoë, check out her Instagram where she’s always baking up picture perfect treats....

Lamb might just be one of my favorite proteins to cook. It’s earthy, tender, and tastes great in all different preparation methods. It’s perfect for lamb meatballs, lamb kabobs, and lamb ribs. That said, when my family or I crave a hearty roast, my boneless leg of lamb recipe is always a hit. The lamb is beautifully seasoned, and the interior stays succulent and flavorful while the outside gets a subtle char and caramelized flavor....

Ever since I learned the art of making the perfect pizza base, I’ve been experimenting with all sorts of pizza toppings. Let me tell you, I’m into pizza making these days; I’ve a list of recipes to share with you. The beef and veggie pizza I posted a few weeks ago was just one among them. This salami pizza is one of my favorites, and I made it yesterday for the umpteenth time....

My son will be preparing this dish for a school project on India this week. It looks so good, I will have to sneak a taste! Lori, will like to know how did the project go. its looking so yammy, thanks for sharing, Hello Manjula Ji, your recipes are superb and I like all of them. Your passion for baking gives us many ideas. Thanks for the lovely recipes. Raushan, Thank you, I appreciate Raushan....

When the cooler temperatures start to creep in, our minds turn to all the fall produce. Here’s a great recipe that straddles the season: these Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos! Throw almost any seasonal veggies onto a sheet pan, season them up, and they work as a delicious taco filling! The best part: you can add the black beans right on the roasting pan. It comes out zingy and delicious: top with pico de gallo, cheese crumbles, and a dollop of sour cream....