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What is Anday ka halwa? Egg halwa or anday ka halwa (where “Anday” means eggs) is a traditional Indian/Pakistani mithayi or sweet that is made using eggs and other staples. Its very popular in Biharis immigrants, and Memons (subcultures Of South Asia). The memons call them Anday ka meesu or anday ka mesub. A different version of this halwa also exist, which is soft and eaten with a spoon. This particular version is crunchy, biscuity like in texture made by compressing cooked halwa crumbs together to form bars....

If you’re wondering when the gallon-sized jug of apple cider that I bought to split between two people will be finished, the answer is never. I could be posting apple cider recipes through July at this rate. I kid, but seriously, make yourself some apple cider caramels before the season is over, ok? This apple cider glazed chicken is a stand-up way to put 2 cups to use. It’s your marinade and glaze all in one!...

PIN IT FOR LATER One of my favourite ways to create new recipes is to think of classic recipes that we all know and love, and come up with different ways to reinvent them. I thought about how I incorporated a BBQ chili flavour in this lasagna, and the BBQ, beef and mashed potato thing that was going on in this Twice-Baked Potato Pie (<– an oldie!), and I wanted to incorporate the same flavours in a Shepherd’s Pie (since you know we’re big fans of Shepherd’s Pie!...

Best healthy cookie recipes roundup for you and your cookie-loving soul. Best healthy cookie recipes: If a cookie has a slight health twist, that only means I can eat twice the number of cookies. Do you share my logic? Here’s a collection of the best healthy cookie recipes. Some of them have the addition of a vegetable (like, pumpkin!), and some boast healthy add-ins like quinoa and flax seeds. Some are even naturally gluten-free or vegan!...

So, when I was trying to narrow down my holiday baking recipe ideas that I was going to share with you this fall, I was thinking back to what I posted last year and what was popular. These Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies were immediately popular, so I was trying to think of some variations I could do with this whole “brown sugar pecan” theme. So, blondies. Obviously. I am a big fan of the Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies, but I have to say…....

You’re looking at the recipe I make most often when I want to impress anyone. Absolutely everyone loves cheesecake, and this is the fastest and easiest way to serve it! This recipe is no-bake, and it comes together with just a few ingredients. I vary the topping based on which fruit is in season, and I opt for a ‘magic shell’ lid with melted chocolate and coconut oil in the winter....

Do side dishes get any better than mashed potatoes? Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes…They’re all just so good. These Cheesy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes are one of my favorite mashed potato recipes. This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and is designed to be stored in the refrigerator overnight and easily reheated when you’re ready to serve. Except instead of dry and clumpy leftover mashed potatoes, these potatoes are still insanely rich, creamy, perfectly fluffy, and incredibly flavorful, even when they’re reheated....

Tips for making the Best Snickerdoodle Cookies The secret ingredient in my snickerdoodles that makes them soft and fluffy is cream cheese! Anytime we put cream cheese in a dough, the cookies become unforgettable. This is also true for my Gooey Butter Cake Cookies, because the base is also cream cheese and butter. Please, whatever you do, don’t miss the Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake Cookies version! Most of the time, when I pull a stick of butter out of the fridge for defrosting, I also add the block of cream cheese....

Chopped Salad Recipe: When we plan a meal for entertaining, a chopped salad is always the main focus for my husband. The man grew up on giant fresh salads in California, and he appreciates a great salad more than most. As a kid, he could see green rolling hills planted with salad mix greens and Romaine lettuce from his bedroom window. While his favorite is a Taco Salad recipe that I included into my second cookbook, Comfort and Joy: Cooking for Two, this one is becoming his second favorite....

It’s the holiday season! That means it’s time to get going on holiday baking. And you can bet I will be baking a lot of Christmas treats…and at least a lot of Christmas cookies! 😉 These Christmas Sugar Cookies are one of our favorites! Unlike a lot of cut-out cookies, these are thick and soft. They can be cut out into whatever festive shape you like and topped off with homemade frosting or enjoyed as is....

Try these Cranberry Orange Scones next! This post has been sponsored by California Raisins and I was compensated for my time spent creating this recipe. As always, all opinions are my own. There’s nothing better than having a freshly baked Cinnamon Raisin Scone to go alongside that afternoon cup of coffee. Scones have the best combination of textures — a golden, slightly crunchy exterior that gives way to a tender and buttery interior....

The Best Coffee Cake Muffins Recipe I’m going to need a slow clap starting now. When the oven timer goes off, you can begin. When I pull these out of the oven, start to pick up the pace. Then, when I undress a muffin, go ahead and burst wildly into applause. These perfect coffee cake muffins deserve it. My friend Heather requested a small batch of coffee cake, and since she has given me tons of amazing restaurant recommendations, who am I to deny her the sweet, crumbly coffee cake of her dreams?...

Does Coffee Ice Cream recipe mean I can have a scoop of ice cream in the morning instead of my cup of coffee? Okay, maybe not. I’ll stick to my Cold Brew or Caramel Frappuccino. BUT this ice cream is so good I could eat it at any time of the day! It’s a super simple, 6-ingredient recipe made with a vanilla ice cream base that’s infused with coffee flavor thanks to instant coffee or instant espresso powder....

So this is the first smoothie recipe on The Recipe Rebel. And I know you know how much I like to indulge every now and then, and I want you to know it’s not like I don’t drink smoothies. I have a smoothie pretty much everyday. It’s like a healthy milkshake! I also happen to love berries and yogurt. But I’m a little picky about my smoothies because I find some blenders don’t get the raspberries or strawberries perfectly smooth and you’re left with a weird texture....

PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER It’s that time of year, friends. Either the sun is shining or the rain is pouring, the grass is starting to green up and little shoots are making their way out of the ground. It’s one of the best times of the year after a long, cold winter! It’s also grilling, bonfire and picnic season which means it’s time to bust out all the cold salad recipes like this Creamy Ranch Bowtie Pasta Salad!...

Try them in my Chicken Dumpling Soup or add them to this Leftover Turkey Soup! Drop Soup Dumplings will elevate your most comforting meals, stews, and soups, to warm you up on cold days! They are quite different from the Chinese soup dumplings that are made with a thin wrapper-like dough that you eat with a dipping sauce – and you don’t need a bamboo steamer to make them. These drop soup dumplings are a classic southern addition to soups and stews, but they’re most commonly used in chicken and dumplings....

Apple Crisp is probably our favorite fall dessert here at The Recipe Rebel! It’s just hard to beat that soft, gooey fruit filling with the crunchy streusel — pair it with half-melted vanilla ice cream and it’s a dreamy combo! Of course, you can enjoy it any time of the year and I love using this streusel recipe to make Peach Crisp, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp or Rhubarb Crisp or even Pineapple Crisp!...

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. Cooking ribs can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to! These Slow Cooker Ribs turn out flavorful and juicy every time, but without all of the hard work. My husband will happily slave over a rack of ribs on the grill or the smoker but me? I prefer the easy way out and always use my crockpot or make these Instant Pot Ribs!...

I’m on a homemade candy bender. It really freaks people out when you make homemade candy. I get a million questions about how this sweet treat they thought could only be bought in a store came out of my kitchen. Last week, when someone tasted my homemade marshmallows, they asked if I bought the round marshmallows at the store and melted them down to cut into squares. He was 100% serious....

Cookie Decorating Ideas Lest you think I belong in a mental institution, let me first start out by saying that this huge cookie decorating party was entirely my idea. And yes, I knew just how many kids I was getting into when I made the invite list on Facebook. That said, I have too many friends with 3+ kids, and I’m afraid I have to cut back. Only kidding. Earlier this year, Camille had her 3rd birthday while we were in Seattle for a family wedding....