Keen on making more no-bake desserts? Try my protein pudding, chickpea cookie dough, and chocolate cheesecake. Growing up, I was practically raised on Rice Krispie Treats, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve been re-making my childhood favorites with a healthy twist. Similar to my vegan rice crispy treats, I wanted to make a treat that’s made with a shortlist of good-for-you ingredients and tastes like pure nostalgia. Why I love this recipe 3 ingredients....

Ahh, soft boiled eggs. Smooth and glossy whites, golden and jammy on the inside. They’re perfect on toast for breakfast, or atop a steaming bowl of ramen. How to perfect this elusive state where the egg is cooked with a gooey center? We’ve got answers. (PS If you’re looking for how long to hard boil eggs, go to Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs.) How to soft boil eggs? Cook time 6 to 7 minutes....

A bright pink jar of quick pickled red onions is kitchen gold, really. This tangy topping brings a sweet tart pop of flavor to tacos, salads, sandwiches, enchiladas: you name it! They’re our favorite chili topping and they make a loaded baked potato taste like a dream. The best part is that you can whip up a batch in just over 30 minutes with just 4 ingredients. As home cooking experts, this is one of our top tips for taking your recipes to the next level!...

Hello Manjula, I have just discovered your blog and Youtube channel, and have to say, I have become a big fan of your recipes! Just made this one today…..posted about it with photo here https://the5cees.blogspot.com/2017/11/pina-colada-kheer-pineapple-coconut.html, and can’t wait to try out some more of your recipes!! Thank you!!! Alka, Thank you I must say they look delicious, let me know if your friends enjoyed Thanks for replying, Manjula!! Yes, my friends loved it!...

It’s no secret we love pumpkin desserts in our household. Between pumpkin brownies, fudge, and peanut butter pumpkin cups, I’ve more or less figured out how to incorporate pumpkin into every dessert imaginable. This pumpkin peanut butter cup recipe transforms simple ingredients into gooey, chocolatey cups filled to the brim with smooth peanut butter and sweet pumpkin puree. Recipe highlights The best of both worlds. If you love pumpkin desserts and Reese’s peanut butter cups, you’re going to fall head over heels for this recipe....

Mmm, rich, chocolatey brownies. What if I told you that behind the rich and chocolatey taste, there was no sugar, no oil, no flour, no butter, and no eggs? What if I told you they were made only of things that were actually good for you? And what if I told you that they require no baking, and actually take only about 5 minutes to whip up? If you told me these things, I’d say you’d found the perfect dessert....

It’s no secret we love a good chocolate peanut butter treat in my household. Between chocolate peanut butter cake, cookies, and pie, I’m always looking for new ways to celebrate this delicious duo. And, since we all know Reese’s is the MVP of chocolate peanut butter cups, I figured, why not recreate their signature Valentine’s Day hearts? Why this recipe works Make them year-round. No longer must we wait until Valentine’s Day to enjoy these chocolate peanut butter Valentine’s hearts....

Looking for a unique easy side dish recipe? May we present…roasted radishes! OK, we know what you’re thinking. Aren’t radishes best raw on a veggie tray with ranch dip? Or maybe on a sandwich or in a salad? Yes, yes, and yes. But here’s a way to eat them that most people haven’t thought of: roasted in a hot oven! They’re unlike anything you’ve tasted before: tender, mild, and almost sweet....

Here’s a stunning side dish that makes any fall or winter meal cozier: Roasted Root Vegetables! The brilliant mix of orange and purple hues is alone is enough to warm your insides. Roast the vegetables with a little rosemary and garlic, and they come out tender and caramelized: and make your kitchen smell incredible! This side dish is ideal for any fall or winder meal when root vegetables are in season....

Want a great rum mixer? Look no further than good old OJ! This Rum and Orange Juice cocktail is the way to do it. Sure, you can mix them straight up, which tastes pretty good. But we’ve got two secrets that give it a sweetness and a zing, making it an irresistibly delicious cocktail. We tasted it against a Brass Monkey, another rum and orange juice cocktail, and it was no contest....

Need a quick and easy lunch idea? Try this Salmon Salad Sandwich, a spin on the classic tuna version! It’s irresistibly creamy and savory, and comes together in minutes. Spread it on bread for a quick lunch, or try it on a croissant for brunch. Either way, it’s hard to resist this hearty sandwich that requires no cooking at all. Ready to get cooking? Ingredients for a salmon salad sandwich Salmon makes the ideal spinoff on the classic tuna salad, which was invented in the early 1900’s as a way to use up leftovers....

Do you like vermicelli? I love vermicelli in both sweet and savory dishes. If you are not familiar with vermicelli, these look like sphagetti and are made from either wheat or rice. Dishes made with vermicelli are very popular in Indian cuisine. If you’ve never tried vermicelli in a dessert before, you must make this semiya payasam or vermicelli pudding. The combination of vermicelli, milk and ground cardamom is simply amazing....

Happy 2nd day of 2021! Hope you had a wonderful start to the new year. What better way to kick off the new year than with a classic all-time favorite – pizza?It goes without saying that pizza is a food staple that will never go out of trend. With infinite topping ideas, it’s guaranteed to rule the culinary world now and forever. Using beautiful toppings that complement each other is the key to creating delicious pizza....

With this slaw recipe, the only veggies you need are one cabbage and an onion! The coleslaw dressing has the perfect combination of savory, tangy, sweet and creamy and takes the crunchy cabbage strands to new heights. All you need is a few ingredients, and it comes together quickly. “Great recipe. Very enjoyable slaw which I definitely will make again. The dressing is just perfect. So easy and delicious.” -Joan “Perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and a touch of sweet....

Here’s an idea that works for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and a party appetizer at at once: Smoked Salmon Toast! We’re all about simple around here, especially recipes that are low effort and high impact. Salmon toast is just that: a simple toast of artisan bread loaded with fluffy whipped ricotta, smoked salmon, capers and fresh dill. The electric pink salmon is stunning against the delicate green dill fronds. Each bite is a burst of smoky, creamy, rich, briny, salty and fresh!...

Love sous vide recipes? Try my sous vide chicken thighs, sous vide flank steak, sous vide salmon, and sous vide egg bites next. Sous vide cooking sounds super fancy, but it’s honestly one of the most hands-off and easiest cooking methods out there. As someone who eats chicken breasts on a weekly basis (and does plenty of meal prep!), cooking chicken breast sous vide has made things so much easier (and tastier!...

Are you all ready to welcome the New Year? After a crazy week of Christmas celebrations, I’m waiting for the New Year to arrive. And I’m going to start it with the most chocolatey berrilious breakfast ever. Strawberries and chocolate pastries. Strawberries + chocolate = match made in heaven. Pair them with crispy pastry. YUM!! Bake a big batch of these chocolate berry goodies for breakfast, then serve the leftovers with custard, whipped cream, or ice cream to turn them into fabulous desserts for lunch and dinner....

We love our Indian recipes, especially those with chicken. If you’ve tried my butter chicken, chicken saag, or chicken tikka masala, you are in for a treat: this tandoori chicken recipe will be a new dinnertime favorite. What is tandoori chicken? Tandoori chicken is, in my opinion, the most popular and tasty Indian dish ever. It features chicken marinated in yogurt and spices. Traditionally, the chicken is then cooked in a tandoor, which is a clay oven....

Need mealtime inspiration? Here’s an easy healthy dinner that is always a massive hit in our house: Tuna Patties! Also known as tuna cakes, these unassuming burgers made of canned tuna might sound humble. But au contraire: they’re so savory on the inside and golden crispy on the outside, you won’t be able to resist another bite! This recipe is spiced with Old Bay, parsley and Dijon mustard, and it’s a total treat....

Need an impressive drink with a spooky twist? Try the Vampire’s Kiss cocktail! This blood red drink is simply a berry-flavored vodka martini that’s masquerading as a sinister Halloween cocktail. Give it a sip and it’s sweet tart with a fruity berry finish! Dress it up with a red sugar rim and if you’d like, add a cube of dry ice. It bubbles and boils with a constant stream of smoke: which makes it over-the-top fun!...