This is my quick fix when those Indian cravings start hitting me hard. Many times I want to make that luscious butter chicken or tikka masala or that nice fish curry I grew up on with a huge plateful of rice or some yummy, fluffy rotis. But just the idea of slaving in the kitchen and I’m like, hmmmm… naah… I would rather do some quick stir fry instead. But my heart keeps going boom boom without these masala fixes....
Looking for other green bean recipes for Thanksgiving this year? Try my Fresh Green Bean Casserole or my simple but equally delicious Green Beans with Bacon and Pine Nuts! There’s a slight chill in the air, the leaves are starting to turn…it’s beginning to look a lot like fall! That means Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving dinner! The star of the show is set (turkey, of course) so let’s look at side dishes, and in particular, the annual classic: green beans....
Play Dough Recipe Keeping kids occupied and engaged in activities can often feel impossible and while I’m fairly mess averse when it comes to kids activities, I do love giving my kids the opportunity to get their hands messy at times. And yes, we do buy play dough, but making it at home is a fun and new activity for most kids—that sort of doubles as a science experiment, too! You can make this with added color or plain—whatever suits you....
Decadent Chocolate Truffles Recipe The best chocolate truffles are always the ones made fresh at home. They are decadent bites of bliss and the soft chocolate centers melt right in your mouth. If you have ever had the Lindt Lindor chocolate truffles, you know what I’m talking about with their creamy centers. Dark chocolate truffles are elegant in their simplicity and perfect for any occasion! We love bite-size balls of deliciousness like these and our German Chocolate Cake Truffles, Oreo Balls, and Buckeyes....
I love all things fall and welcome pumpkin season with open arms. I don’t know who invented the combo of pumpkin and cream cheese but it really is the perfect fall treat. These classic Pumpkin Bars are another big hit with the best combo of pumpkin and tangy cream cheese frosting. Some of my other favorite pumpkin desserts are Starbucks Pumpkin Scones, Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Bread, and these soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting....
If you have never had toasted ravioli, you’re in for a treat! These are one of our favorite appetizers that we will sometimes make for an easy dinner instead. They are irresistibly crisp and savory and fantastic for dipping in your favorite marinara sauce! They are an iconic food from St. Louis, Missouri and I had to include them in my American Eats series where I’m exploring famous foods from every state....
Yogurt for Babies Yogurt is a great baby food and toddler food as it’s filled with nutrients little kids need. This includes protein, calcium, and probiotics. It’s also easy to eat, whether served from a spoon or in a reusable pouch and is so easy to customize. It’s a versatile food for almost any meal of the day and is often served for breakfast and snack. But because there are just so many options available now, it can be confusing to choose a yogurt at the store....
Black bean soup is lazy day cooking at it’s best. A perfectly cozy homemade meal that is so hands off it practically makes itself. I’ve been craving black bean soup for weeks now, with a mason jar full of dried beans set aside for this exact purpose. But despite the fact that it wouldn’t take much advance planning, as you don’t need to soak dried black beans, I kept putting it off in favor of faster cooking projects....
Constipation Smoothie I know how hard it can be for little ones when they’re having a hard time going #2—often they don’t quite understand what the issue is, it can be painful, and it can be hard to know how to help them. And while some constipation will need medical attention, particularly if it’s been going on for a while, there are dietary changes you can make to help the situation....
Serve with the BEST guacamole ever, sour cream, and pico de gallo or Mexican restaurant-style salsa for even more flavor! Chicken Quesadillas I’m pretty sure the first time I ever had a quesadilla was the summer before 4th grade. My family had moved from Nebraska to California and we went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant, which was still a novelty for us back then (it was the 90’s and Nebraska didn’t have a ton of Mexican restaurants, okay?...
Looking for more great casseroles to add to your rotation? Be sure to try our Tuna Noodle Casserole, Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole, and Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole next! You will love this Chicken Rice and Broccoli casserole! With all our instant pot, slow cooker, sheet pan or one pan dinners and skillet meals that are so popular these days, I feel like the good ol’ casserole gets overlooked. These vintage-y creations bring to mind potlucks and church suppers and have often served the function of stretching food during tough times....
Like Beef Birria and Carne Adovada, this stew highlights what an amazing dish can be made using simple chili peppers. Everyone loves a good stew, and with winter stubbornly refusing to go away, I want to present one of my new favorites. An ancestor of our modern “chili con carne,” this traditional Mexican stew dates back centuries. And no, it’s not from Colorado. In this case, the word “colorado” translates to “red colored....
The holidays are almost here, which means it’s nearly time for the best part of Thanksgiving dinner… the side dishes 🙂 . Seriously, if you peek at your Thanksgiving dinner plate, that bird takes up a tiny portion of the plate, alongside loads and loads of your favorite side dishes. We have some great sides that you can try this year, like our butternut squash blossom, which could be your centerpiece....
It’s a super delicious recipe that’s packed with flavor. And although it’s usually served as a side dish, we love it as a main. This one pot meal only takes about half an hour, so in no time you can bring these Louisiana flavors into your kitchen… In case you haven’t noticed, we love Cajun and Creole food here at GypsyPlate. From famous dishes like Shrimp Creole to those rarely heard of outside of New Orleans, like Grillades and Grits, we’re always trying new dishes from the region....
Cast iron pans are for more than just making bacon. This cast iron skillet cookie recipe has lots of cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips for an extra rich and fudgy center that is ideal for sharing and way easier than scooping out individual cookies. A giant skillet cookie is the perfect dessert for any time of the year! It’s an excellent choice for casual family dinners, festive holidays, or whenever you need a little indulgence....
Graham Cracker Houses We’ve been making these graham cracker houses ever since my oldest kiddo was a toddler and it’s become a yearly tradition that we look forward to each December. In normal years, we typically invite 2-4 friends over and make it a playdate! I love using decorations like pretzels, dried fruit, sliced nuts, and more so the kids can have their snack as they make their house....
Looking for more easy, no-bake treats to make? Be sure to try my Easy Homemade Peppermint Bark, Puppy Chow (aka Chex Mix Muddy Buddies), and Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods! And if you love Oreos, you will love this Oreo Frosting. Oreo Balls These Oreo Balls were not a treat that my mother would make during the holidays when I was growing up. But every now and then I would see them on a goodie plate that was brought by our house from kind friends and neighbors and I would always be sure to snag one before they were gone....
My family eats fruit popsicles all year round to soothe sore throats, enjoy as snacks, and just cool off, and this method for making fruit popsicles is one of our very favorites. You can use any fresh or frozen fruit you have on hand or that your kids like, you can sweeten to taste or make them without any added sweetener, and you have the option to make them creamy or not....
Peach Sauce Whenever we have a lot of fresh peaches, they’re on sale at the market, or I have some frozen ones that need to be used up, we make a batch of peach sauce. The beauty of this recipe is that you just have to dice the fruit, simmer it, and blend it into a delicious puree. No peeling or blanching required. Then you can serve it in a bowl, in a reusable pouch, or as a dip or topping for French Toast Sticks, Greek Yogurt Pancakes, Yogurt Waffles, Vanilla Cake, other desserts you like, or even plain yogurt....
Roasted slices of acorn squash are such an easy side dish to share with the kids that they’re perfect to keep in rotation. You can prep the winter squash ahead of time (it stores for up to 5 days in the fridge after cutting) and bake it whenever you’re ready. This is an easy side dish for toddler dinners or can b served as a baby-led weaning food. The beauty of this recipe is that you can add all sorts of flavors to enhance the squash, too....
