This homemade chicken tikka masala recipe could not be any easier. And it tastes just like authentic Indian food that you would get in a restaurant, at a fraction of the price, of course. I make it in the slow cooker because it makes the chicken very tender – and it allows me to spend …

Last week I made a recipe that called for toasted coconut for my son’s graduation. I had never made toasted coconut before (believe it or not) and actually never gave it much thought. The fact is – it is really, super easy to make. I never realized the many ways that I could use toasted …

If you like cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, this is the sugar cookie recipe for you. If I have one claim to fame in this house – it’s my sugar cookies. Oh it is a happy day when I decide to bake. 😉 Actually, this recipe is very …

This is my family’s favorite Banana Bread Recipe. It comes out amazing just about every time – so I thought that I would share it with you. A bonus is that it is really easy and it doesn’t take long to make. The Ingredients The first thing that I did was pull together all of …

This black bean and wheat berry pilaf recipe is so versatile that you can create many dishes out of one. So while I call it a pilaf it can become whatever you want it to be. Serve it as is or a top a bed of leafy greens and it’s a salad. Roll it up …

What is an upma recipe, you ask? Upma is a traditional Indian dish made with cream of wheat and vegetables. It is best for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. There are many variations, and you can experiment as you go along. I have split the recipe into required ingredients and optional ingredients. You can …

I have been making this Apple Coffee Cake Recipe for years and it is one of my favorites. You know what I’m saying? This recipe is perfect for an after dinner treat. The process is simple. THE CRUMBLE TOPPING I like to make the crumble topping first so it is ready to sprinkle on top …

I made these Spiderweb Halloween cupcakes this year, and got so many compliments that I just had to share. The thing is, these cupcakes were so easy to make, that I can hardly call it a recipe at all. Really. You Martha Stewart types out there will scoff at the shortcuts I took. But for me …

Brewing whole bean coffee is a great way to start the day. Use this process to make it taste amazing. Like most people, I am pretty finicky about my coffee. I want a consistent cup from day to day. With my Keurig coffee maker, I get the same taste from cup to cup. But when …

This is how to make poached eggs for breakfast simply and easily. I love poached eggs. And while they are a pretty simple dish – making them is a little complicated. If you don’t have the right equipment. I know that there are ways to make them without a special poached egg cup thingy – …