What are gulab jamuns? For those readers, who are new to Pakistani / Indian food, here’s a little something about Gulab Jamuns. They are a super popular Pakistani/Indian dessert, made for special occasions and festivities. “Gulab” means “Rose” and “Jamun” are the Black plum or Java plum, or a South Asian berry. So the name came into being, because Gulab Jamun are small plum sized round balls, fried and then dipped in rose flavored sugar syrup....

If we are hot tea drinkers in the winter, then what are we in the summer? We are iced tea drinkers, of course! My love for my hot London fog drink recipe extends into the hot summer months with this recipe! We are drinking an iced version of my all-time favorite drink. The option to add lavender in this Iced London fog is always present in either version of the drink by simply adding culinary lavender at the same time as the tea....

If you couldn’t tell from my Caprese Chicken and Rice, Mango Salsa Chicken and Rice, Chicken and Rice Bake, Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice, and Stovetop Chicken and Rice, I’m a big fan of the chicken and rice combination. 😉 This Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is one of my favorites! It’s an easy, healthy 30-minute dinner made with white rice, tender chicken, veggies, and the perfect combination of herbs and spices....

I’m back on the Instant Pot train today with these incredible, flavorful Instant Pot Pork Chops! Looking for more basic Instant Pot recipes? Try these: Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Instant Pot Whole Chicken (fresh or frozen) How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot Instant Pot Shredded Chicken You guys, bacon and apples are meant to be. A little smoky, a little sweet, a little savory. This combo is unreal....

Got more pork chops? Try these incredibly juicy Baked Pork Chops, these quick-cooking Air Fryer Pork Chops or these Glazed Crock Pot Pork Chops. Pork chops get a bad rep, but after perfecting these Baked Pork Chops I was inspired to make some more! I’ve got a few tips up my sleeve to make sure you have the juiciest pork chops ever 😉 Pork has a tendency to dry out quickly, but both my baked pork chops and these rich and flavorful Smothered Pork Chops stay so moist and juicy, they have converted our family of so-we-thought pork chop critics....

Okay, I do love my Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Grilled Pork Tenderloin. But I’ve got to be honest…I think the air fryer might just be my new favorite way to cook pork. This Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is on another level of deliciousness. It’s covered in delicious seasonings and brown sugar which caramelizes in the air fryer and forms an unbelievably flavorful and crispy crust. And if that wasn’t enough motivation to make this recipe, it’s ready in a total of 20 minutes!...

While I’d rather blab on and on about how advanced my kid is, I wanna talk about how behind Camille is on getting her teeth. Girlfriend is 2, and only has 11 teeth. It’s entirely my fault: I got my teeth so late in life, it was embarrassing. I had to have the last of my baby teeth pulled before I went to college. Isn’t that crazy?! I was 17 and lacked 4 permanent molars!...

We are big lemon lovers here! Blueberries are such a great pair that this Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake has been a hit ever since I posted it 6 years ago. My Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts, my Cream Cheese-Filled Blueberry Lemon Bread, my Lemon Blueberry Greek Yogurt Pancakes, and my Blueberry Lemon Muffins are also favorites! This Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake recipe is no exception to my love for lemon everything....

Ahhh, the month of May. We get Mother’s Day, tulips, daffodils and Springtime all rolled into one month. It’s a good time to be a Mama. And to celebrate your own Mama! You know your Mama best, but no matter what, I really think she’d love this lemon creme brûlée. It’s Springtime in a cute little ramekin, plus it’s so fancy. Your Mom deserves it! If it were me, I would make a little picnic for you and Mama, and pack the chilled lemon creme brulee for dessert....

Nauratan means colorful in Urdu, and I planned to name this dish, just that, owing to the colors that pop through the dish. From the spicy red gravy made from yogurt, tomato and roasted spices, to the greens and yellows from charred capsicum and potatoes, with the subtle white from chopped onions, and a peekaboo from browned chicken, it definitely is “colorful”. It’s the perfecttttt amalgamation of veggies and chicken with the spice level that brown moms would be proud of!...

Love Mint Chocolate? You might also like this Mint Chocolate Lasagna and this No Bake Peppermint Bark Cheesecake! I want to see hands from all my mint chocolate lovers! Where are you? The husband and I love the mint chocolate combo. We disagree on our share of things, but generally dessert is not one of those things. Unless it’s pumpkin — then he’s all in and I’m on the edge somewhere....

*Recipe and post updated from the original on October 12, 2015 If there’s one thing I can eat almost every day throughout the winter, it’s soup. I love soup. And if it’s creamy and noodley and loaded with chicken and bacon like this Turkey Tetrazzini Soup?? Sign me up. I know you know I can be a bit of a picky eater when it comes to my vegetables. I’m really not a fan of raw veggies of any sort (although I did a better job on training my kids!...

When I’m lucky enough to get invited to a barbecue, potluck, or some other type of food-related gathering, I always hit the side dish table first. Barbecue ribs are great and all, but I’m here for the carbs, please. You’ll find me loading up my plate with all of the pasta salads drenched in vinaigrette (both creamy and oil-based are welcome, in my book). Pasta, cheese, and vegetables–it’s a complete meal, if you ask me....

PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER I’m sure it doesn’t surprise you that this rhubarb crisp is making an appearance here today. I think I’ve only told you about 1 million and 1 times that a hot fruit dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is my ultimate summer craving (okay, summer, winter, spring…. it really doesn’t matter!). But rhubarb??! Who likes rhubarb?? I’ll be totally honest, I haven’t always enjoyed rhubarb....

These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, you guys. They are one of my favorite cookies. EVER. I have a hard time saying that, because I am a cookie fanatic in the most serious way, but these are oatmeal cookie perfection. Now, I try not to make claims like, “THE BEST whatever” or “THE ULTIMATE whatever”, unless I know that they absolutely are. And then I feel like it’s my duty to let you know that you can now stop looking....

Got extra Italian sausage? Try my Italian Sausage Soup, this cozy Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage or this hearty Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup! This Sausage Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food! It’s big on flavor, thick and chunky, loaded with vegetables and tender cheese tortellini. Just don’t forget the crusty bread! (Or make a loaf of Cheesy Garlic Bread for Cheddar Bay Biscuits for dunking). What we love about this Sausage Tortellini Soup: It’s hearty and filling — it really is a meal in one pot!...

I’m here to help you streamline your cocktail routine on Fridays. Your at-home mixology skills could use a shake-up. It’s Friday and you need a drink after work. Stat. But, you’ve had such a crazy week that making a batch of simple syrup isn’t in the cards. I got ya covered. Grab a jar of jam instead! Jams add sweetness and body to a cocktail. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to plain simple syrup....

You will love these Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce These white chicken enchiladas are my go-to dish when we have people over for a casual dinner. I don’t want to look like I’m trying too hard, so I make these simple 6-ingredient enchiladas with a sour cream sauce. Also, if we’re having a large crowd of people over, I make a big batch and leave them in the fridge until I’m ready to bake....

Bread pudding for two: I’m working with HERSHEY this holiday season to bring you some desserts for two using their products. I’m so happy to have them in my kitchen this baking season! You probably already know two things about bread pudding: it’s delicious and everyone loves it. It’s a mainstay on restaurant menus for a reason. But maybe there’s something you don’t know about it: the absolute ease with which you can make it....

Every October, I make my candy corn rice krispies treats and wonder what other fun, festive shapes I could make with a triangle. It wasn’t until I was cleaning up all the pieces of the Elf board game at a friend’s house did I notice the triangular shape of Buddy’s hat! So, these Elf Hat Rice Krispies treats were born to be a fun way to make an easy, no bake holiday treat....