Dutch Pumpkin Apple Pie

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but I've spent the past week mostly in bed.  Not because I'm lazy - just taking it easy and recovering from surgery.  I am feeling better now, and getting around is much easier, so I decided to celebrate with one of my favorite pies.  I love recipes that take classics and turn them into something even better, but with a twist.  This is one of those recipes. Combining apple and pumpkin pie into one pie may sound odd to you, but trust me...

Chai Karak ~ Emirati Milk Tea

Tomato, Sausage, and Spinach Risotto

I've totally procrastinated posting this recipe because I'm not really digging the photo. Pretty photos take time, and I refuse to let my risotto get cold and gummy while I stage a photo-shoot.? Please don't let my mediocre photography skills deter you from trying this, because this is the BEST EFFING RISOTTO IN THE UNIVERSE.I'm sorry for cursing, shouting, and making sweeping unsubstantiated claims.But listen you guys...THIS IS THE BEST EFFING RISOTTO IN THE UNIVERSE.Trust me. I've made a lot o...

Sous Vide Steaks from an Inexpensive Beef Roast

These sous vide steaks where cut from an inexpensive beef roast to make a perfectly cooked piece of beef. Perfect for a weeknight meal and it

Smoky Sweet Potato and Bacon Mac and Cheese

Whoa! It’s been a while. Big apologies my friends for the radio silence, I’ve been a little distracted over the past few weeks. Why? Well… we’re saying GOODBYE TO MY LITTLE LARDER! Sorry, I’m being dramatic and a tease. The blog isn’t going anyway, in actual fact I’m hoping it will only get better because we’ve bought a new house with a Little bit larger Larder! My husband and I have been looking for, oh almost, three years for a new house. The Auckland housing market, like man...

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Tomato, Garlic, and Herbs

I'm beginning to think there should be a support group for boyfriends and spouses of food bloggers.I know you think you're just looking at an overly staged photo of shrimp, but let me paint you a little picture of what's occurring mere inches outside this photo...It's 30 degrees and windy. James and I are standing on my balcony. I'm taking 23438735 photos of these shrimp, attempting to capture one or two acceptable enough to post here. To my left, James has kindly offered to ...

Fluffy, never fail Pizza Crust + Pizza Sauce

INGREDIENTS1. 2 1/4 cup All - Purpose Flour2. 1 cup Warm Water3. 3 tbsp Honey4. 3 tbsp Olive oil5. 2 tsp Instant yeast6. 1 1/2 tsp saltMETHOD1. You can either use your hands or a food processor to knead the dough. Just mix all the above ingredients together except the warm water, which you can add gradually and knead until you get a not too sticky dough. We usually use up the entire cup of water, but at times leave out a few tablespoons to get the right consistency. Knead well until all the ingr...

Cheese Puri Recipe | Kids Snack

  Cheese Puris, unlike other puri is a deep fried Indian flat bread, made of wheat flour and cheese.   Recently I have been making puris more often to enjoy in this monsoon. Your kids will love to eat those hot puri as it is, without any side dish and very less nutrient goes into those tiny tummies. That’s when you think of adding something good along with the dough and make it more interesting. The addition of potatoes keeps it soft for longer time and So, you have got one more...

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

For more, check out: MariasMenu December a.k.a the season of cakes and cookies is here! The count down to Christmas has already started and I can see stars and Christmas trees making their presence. I know people tend to get very excited about Christmas holidays and plan things way ahead. One of my friends put up her Christmas Tree in November itself ;) That reminds me, I'm yet to put up the tree. How about you? Is your home all decked up? First things first… have you soaked your fruits f...

Easy Vazhakkai Fry Recipe | Raw Banana Fry

Easy vazhakkai fry recipe

Lemon-Lavender Shortbread Cookies

I'm having a bit of trouble focusing on this blog post, because I just got done watching the season finale of Girls for the second time. I have so many things that I could write regarding this episode, especially pertaining to Shoshanna's speech (which I won't elaborate on because I don't want to spoil things for those of you who haven't watched yet), however, my main bit of confusion stems from one minor detail of the episode: why the heck did Marnie steal the menorah? What ...

Cheesy Mashed Potato Egg Casserole + GIVEAWAY & VIDEO

Cheesy Mashed Potato Egg Casserole ~ Perfect Breakfast or Brunch Casserole Loaded with Mashed Potatoes, Eggs, Cheese and Bacon! This Hearty Breakfast Recipe is Perfect for Entertaining! Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter HERE so you never miss a new recipe! Check out our online Home Decor & Clothing Boutique Drops of Sunshine! PIN IT HERE! You are going to think I’m a slightly odd duck when I tell you this, but breakfast…breakfast gets me excited you guys! It’s so bac...