Love baking with almond flour? Try my almond flour cookies, almond flour cupcakes, and almond flour waffles, and almond flour banana muffins next. Baking with almond flour requires a bit of patience, but once you get used to it, the results can be better than regular flour. That’s why I prefer it now over conventional flour. First, almond flour gives cakes a gorgeous, tender crumb, and its subtle nutty–almost sweet–flavor complements its richness....

Today I try this Aloo Puri recipe and it is so tasty and easy to cook. Thanks for sharing this. Just Divine! Thank you very much from Mexico city! Is there a substitute for amchoor powder? Vas, lemon juice or little tamarind paste Namaste Mrs.Manjula, Many thanka for all your dilicious recipes. I have a question and please reply. Did your whole wheat flour have baking powder in it? Because once i tried to make chapati with it and they came out hard and not soft....

Love a good whiskey sour and amaretto sour? Here’s the next best thing: combine them and make an Amaretto Whiskey Sour! Yes, this drink uses equal parts of these two liquors to make something new and altogether delicious. We’re huge fans of both drinks around here, and this one is notable. It’s even more balanced in flavor, making magic with the nuttiness of the amaretto with the spicy vanilla notes of the bourbon....

Here’s a classy classic cocktail that’s refreshing and sweet tart: the Bee’s Knees! It’s got a cute 1920’s name and a smooth flavor to match. The sweetener here is honey syrup, and making simple syrup with honey instead of refined sugar adds a rich depth. Combine it with lemon and gin, and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail that goes down easy. This is one of our top gin cocktails to make!...

2018 is almost here and we’re going to celebrate it with my favorite chocolate cake. I think this cake is so perfect to start another year in the most delicious way. In fact, I’m planning to make this again on New Year’s Eve to add a sweet surprise to the very first day of the new year. To be honest, I don’t make chocolate cake on a regular basis, but whenever I do, this is the perfect and best chocolate cake I make....

When it comes to classic keto desserts, we love our fudgy brownies, flourless chocolate cake, and these keto blondies. I’ve been meaning to do a keto blondie recipe for a while now. I often call these blonde brownies, as they have the same texture as brownies do- ooey, gooey, fudgy, and rich. The taste differs though, as there is no cocoa powder. They are sweet, hints of vanilla, and mouthfuls of chocolate chips in every bite!...

Making a recipe that calls for ketchup and don’t have it? Or need a dip for fries and realized you’re all out? Don’t worry: there are a few quick pantry tricks to make up for this iconic sauce! Ketchup is a red condiment made with tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and a load of secret spices that vary based on manufacturer. You know it best as a dip for your fries and sauce for a burger, but it’s also used in recipes to add a tangy, sweet or complex nuance....

Looking to amp up your margaritas? This margarita salt is the best way to transform your glass from meh to marvelous. It’s seriously simple too! Alex and I made this margarita salt as part of our frozen margarita recipe, but we realized that it would be just about perfect for really any cocktail that works with a salt rim. From now on, we’ll be adding it to our classic margarita recipe, all our top flavored margarita recipes—and maybe even our Paloma, too....

There’s something about bars that is so homey and appealing (especially if you’re from the Midwest like us!). Introducing Blueberry Pie Bars: all the flavors of blueberry pie in handheld form! These are so simple and satisfying! The same dough makes a thick bottom crust and golden buttery crumbles, and the filling is a bright burst of fresh blueberries and lemon juice. Everyone loves this summer dessert: they’re thick with just the right chewy texture....

Need a warming drink for cold weather? Try the Bourbon Hot Toddy! This one will warm you from head to toe, with a tasty kick from the whiskey. Pour boiling water over a shot of bourbon, then top off with lemon and spices. It’s perfect for sipping on chilly evenings: exactly why the hot toddy was invented in the first place! Here’s how to make a hot toddy with bourbon....

I can’t find chat masala, the local store has a variety of masala, jut not that one.. what can I use I use instead? Lynne, check the recipe for aloo chaat on my website and use the spice mix I have used, you can also prepare the chaat masala in a larger quantity and save for next time. Here is the link for Aloo Chaat https://manjulalive.wpenginepowered.com/aloo-chaat/ You know – Juliette, you are right – it looks like phyllo – I should have actually looked at the pictures more closely before I commented -but there are a lot of Indian recipes which use “puff pastry” in one format or another....

Got too much butter on hand? Butter lasts for a few months refrigerated. But if you can’t use it all at once: is the freezer a good option? Luckily in this case, it is! Many ingredients lose texture or flavor when frozen, but butter is one of the best dairy products to freeze. It comes out of its frozen state almost unchanged! Here’s what you need to know to preserve this ingredient....

Got leftover sour cream and wondering how to save it? This creamy dairy product is ideal for dolloping soups and baked potatoes, adding richness to dips, or spooning onto tacos. Can its texture be saved once you throw it into the freezer? Here’s what to know. Can you freeze sour cream? Frozen sour cheese separates and has a runny texture once defrosted, though its flavor is preserved. This is because the water separates from the milk proteins during the freezing process, forming ice crystals....

Caramilk Slice When it comes to simple no bake desserts, my favorite recipes to make are millionaire shortbread, chocolate oatmeal bars, and this Caramilk slice. No bake desserts are one of my favorites to make. Not only do they not require turning on an oven or a stovetop, they usually need just a handful of ingredients. Recently, I’ve been obsessed with making slices, or more formally known as dessert bars. A popular dessert throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, slices are sweet bars that are made with a combination of cereals, grains, sweeteners, and a plethora of toppings or fillings....

If you’ve tried my homemade protein balls before, you know I LOVE coming up with tons of flavors to change things up. Inspired by my carrot cake protein bars, I wanted to make a simple energy ball version! Recipe highlights Ready in minutes. With less than 5 minutes of prep time, these make such a quick snack. No dates are needed. Unlike larabars, these don’t need any dates to bind them together....

Need more healthy smoothie recipes? Try my avocado smoothie, almond butter smoothie, or chocolate peanut butter smoothie, or chunky monkey smoothie next. I know what you’re thinking, but hear me out. Vegetables in smoothies CAN actually taste good. Case in point: my carrot smoothie. The carrots add a surprising amount of sweetness, and when blended with oats, cinnamon, and a few special mix-ins, you’re guaranteed a fiber-packed treat that literally tastes like carrot cake....

Are you a huge fan of festivals and celebrations? With so much happiness and sweets around, who could say no to joyful moments with friends and family? Are you ready to enjoy the array of festivities lining up for you over the next few months? Diwali. Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Year. Look what I’ve brought for you this festival season. Coconut ladoos. Yum. Stuffed with chocolate. Double yum. Can ladoos be any better?...

Here’s one of the tastiest green sauces we know: creamy cilantro dressing! You’re going to want to bathe in this one. It’s creamy, savory, fresh, and tangy all at once. You can drizzle it on salads like our Mexican side salad, tacos or enchiladas, or burrito bowls! Or use it as a dip for fries. It’s multi-purpose and it takes only 5 minutes to blend up. Alex and I exclaimed “Wow!...

Got a craving for a cozy fall dessert? Try this Baked Apples recipe! It’s like a short-cut apple crumble, but lighter, easier and tastier. Stuff the sweet tart fruit with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and allspice, then bake until sweet and tender. The tart tang of the apple against the spiced crumbles is a bit of a revelation! It’s especially good with a bit of vanilla ice cream, but it tastes just as good solo....

What if you accidentally use coconut cream for this drink? Well, it won’t taste sweet at all. If you make this misstep and want to save your drink, you can add simple syrup to taste. What ingredients are really in this tropical frozen mixed drink? Here’s how to make a piña colada—the classic way! As two cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes in our library, our recipe for this drink hits the spot every time....