Wonderfully dense with a tender crumb, they’re loaded with juicy blueberries and tart lemon. These bakery-style muffins are light and refreshing! Pair these lemon blueberry muffins with your morning coffee or tea for the most satisfying summer breakfast. Easy Lemon Blueberry Muffins These lemon blueberry muffins are unbelievably delicious. There’s something so special about the combination of sweet and tart berries and zingy lemon. And I just love how easy they are to pack and devour on the go!...

Their batter is so crisp and flavorful that you may be surprised to learn it’s not made with beer! Their secret combination is club soda, baking soda, and baking powder. This trio of ingredients produces air bubbles in the batter, which makes the otherwise heavy dish light and airy. Tips & Tricks Long John Silver’s always uses fresh wild-caught Alaskan Cod, but you may use other white fish as well, such as catfish or tilapia....

Vada are South Indian deep fried fritters mostly made with lentils. There are many different kinds of Vadas made in India. We make Chana dal vada, urad dal, Moong dal vada and even with mixed lentils. But here these are made not with lentils. Maddur vada is super quick to make since lentils are not used, there is no soaking or grinding task involved. About Maddur Vada Maddur vada are a popular deep fried snack made with rice flour, semolina, all-purpose flour, spices and curry leaves....

If you’re thinking about proposing to your significant other, this recipe (along with unconditional love) might just be your ticket. This dish features chicken, bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich and creamy sauce served on a bed of al dente angel hair pasta. If this doesn’t make your special someone say yes, I don’t know what will. Aside from being unbelievably tasty, what I love about this dish is that it’s extremely easy to make!...

This post is sponsored by the NY Beef Council. I consider myself to be a conscious carnivore. I’ve eaten beef my entire life and I really enjoy it. However, I used to feel weird every time the subject “beef production” would come up, and I would avoid it like the plague! So I decided to face my fears and took my family to visit a few beef farms to start learning about beef production, since there is a lot of misinformation out there....

Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathi is the Hindu deity of Wisdom & intellect. He is revered as the remover of obstacles in life. So a lot of Hindus offer their prayers to Lord Ganesha round the year, before their daily routine begins. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka chaturthi is a festival celebrating the birth of Bhagwan Ganesha. Hindus believe that Ganesha loves modak hence he is also called as modakapriya, one of the 108 names mentioned in the Ganesha Ashtothram....

Moong Dal Pakoda These moong dal pakoda are one of those delicious and addictive snacks that you will love. These are extremely flavorful, crunchy and tasty. A generous sprinkle of chaat masala over these is what makes these taste the best. Moong dal pakoda go well with a cup of Masala tea or coffee. But Coriander chutney, Green chutney or Schezwan sauce will be a great side. Making these moong dal pakoda is very simple, just soak the Moong dal and then blend them....

That said, when I set a plate of the healthy, whole wheat oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip bars before my sister, brother-in-law, and husband—all of whom are highly opinionated about their desserts—I held my breath for the table’s first reaction. Worth affirmed. Every single person had second helpings! My brother-in-law had thirds, then refused to believe me when I informed him that these chewy, ooey-gooey, peanut-butter-loaded oatmeal chocolate chip bars are:...

Loaded with chunks of savory ham, colorful vegetables, and a mind-blowingly flavorful broth, it’s both delicious and nutritious. This warm and comforting soup recipe is satisfying on its own, but it’s even more filling with a side of tender cornbread. So whether you have holiday leftovers or a fresh ham hock ready to go, this old-fashioned ham and bean soup won’t disappoint. Ingredients Dry Great Northern Beans – I love these beans for their flavor and shape, but there are plenty of alternatives, which we’ll get into below....

From sandwiches and wraps to soups and bread bowls, Panera never fails to impress. But among their many offerings, it’s their chicken and wild rice soup that’s made a huge impact on me. I love it so much that I made it a mission to try and replicate it. Fortunately, it wasn’t that hard. Call me biased, but I think this copycat recipe is actually better than the original. It’s loaded with chunks of savory chicken, sweet vegetables, hearty wild rice, and best of all – a creamy, dreamy, and perfectly seasoned broth....

One summer morning, my mom taught my sisters and I how to open a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and bake them in a round pie plate all by ourselves. It was a great day and a terrible day. The great part was spending every Monday through Friday in June rotating through the orange, regular, and “grand” varieties (if only there had been a Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting flavor)....

But what is quinoa, anyway? And how do you turn it into something even the biggest fried rice fan will enjoy? What is Quinoa? While quinoa appears to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed from something called the goosefoot plant (a relative of beets and spinach). Indigenous peoples of the Andes Mountains in South America have cultivated quinoa for at least 5,000 years, with Bolivia and Peru remaining some of the biggest producers to date....

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: lasagna is THE BEST pasta dish in the world. I just love how each layer works together in harmony to create one perfect bite. What I don’t appreciate about it is how time-consuming and labor-intensive it is. From cooking the noodles and making the marinara and bechamel sauce to assembling and baking it, it can take hours to make. This is where this recipe comes in....

The trick to cooking perfect, crispy Brussels sprouts is roasting them in the oven. This foolproof recipe will ensure you cook up a scrumptious pan of Brussels sprouts every single time. These Brussels sprouts make the perfect side dish for so many different recipes, plus they’re impressive (and delicious) enough to serve for a special occasion! Despite the unfortunate childhood associations, I’ve found that even the pickiest of vegetable eaters still enjoy this recipe (they also love this Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage....

Like the cute former-nerd-turned-CEO you are kicking yourself for ignoring in high school, these sweet and spicy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots are having the last laugh. I’d call them smug, but they deserve the recognition. We eat roasted vegetables four to five nights a week at home. Whether I’m cooking classic Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Parmesan or sweet Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash, my favorite roasted vegetables are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and so tantalizingly caramelized, my signature move is to eat one-third of the pan before the vegetables ever make it to our plates....

Even my sister who roasts sweet potatoes for her family almost nightly declared these the best sweet potato recipe she’s ever eaten. She wanted to know my secret. WHY are these particular sweet potatoes so darn good, we couldn’t keep ourselves from inhaling them right off of the sheet pan? HOW do you make the most magnificent roasted sweet potatoes that are, seemingly inexplicably, more sublime than any that have come before?...

The humble potato is so versatile and will taste great just about any way. But scalloped potatoes are such a creamy luxury, and every time I make them, they’re the first to go. They get devoured even faster when they’re topped with extra cheese! Whether you like smoked cheese or mature cheddar, plenty of bacon or oodles of garlic, this dish is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Scalloped Potatoes Recipe This dish consists of thinly-sliced potatoes layered with onions, cheese, butter, and milk....

Instead of ordering takeout, get the family together and make your own pizza at home! This recipe is such a great way to add some excitement to your usual dinner. This pizza combines two of the most beloved comfort foods in the country — pizza and sloppy joes. It’s a duo that can’t be beat! With this recipe, you can make the most salivating pizza faster than you can get it delivered....

My number one comfort food and a crowd-pleaser are my Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Potatoes and Carrots! This easy crockpot roast beef cooks with potatoes and carrots in a beef broth and red wine gravy for a simple but flavorful dinner. It requires minimal prep work, and it’s tender enough to shred with a fork! Talk about an easy dinner waiting for the family when they get home!...

My Smoked Beef Short Ribs are richly flavorful and so juicy. They’re easy to prep and cook to fall off-the-bone tender perfection! This will be your new favorite short rib recipe! Smoked Short Ribs You could say beef short ribs are a specialty of mine. I’ve made them in the oven, in the Instant Pot, in the slow cooker, on the grill… and in the smoker! It isn’t difficult to smoke beef short ribs, and it’s worth every bit of effort....