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Skip to Recipe As the days start to cool and the wind stirs the leaves, nothing feels cozier than snuggling up with a blanket and a mug of Pumpkin Spice Latte. Ever since Starbucks developed the seasonal beverage way back in 2003, the world has fallen head over heels in love with it. And, now it is hard to imagine the arrival of autumn without the cozy comfort of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. There’s no denying the deliciousness of a Pumpkin Spice Latte of Starbucks and it is perfectly fine to indulge once in a while. However, I’m much more partial to making it at home as it is lower in calories, budget-friendly and is as good as Starbucks if not better! And, the best of all, is that you can customize this recipe endlessly to your taste as well. Creamy, mildly spiced, full of pumpkin flavors and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this Pumpkin Spice Latte warms your body and soul on a cool crisp autumn afternoon. What is a PSL?

Skip to Recipe Hello September! Days are getting shorter, but there’s still plenty of warm days left for backyard grilling and pool parties while transitioning into Fall flavors. With the hot weather of July and August behind us , and the chilly nights of Fall on the horizon, September is the best of both the worlds. Ring in the cozy season with a luscious,hearty and comforting, Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup. It is guaranteed to satisfy your soup cravings – without any guilt on busy fall weeknights. You’re going to LOVE the indulgent flavor and texture. The cauliflower is roasted that imparts a nutty flavor resulting in a thick and ultra-smooth soup. You’ll want to eat this all fall and winter. Why You Need To Try This Cauliflower Soup Amazing flavors: Featuring deeply caramelized cauliflower and garlic, this soup is cozy and bursting with robust flavors!

Skip to Recipe It is said that all good things in life are meant to be shared, so should a meal be any different? Eating together is so much more than getting food on the table and feeding hungry stomachs, it is about the conversations, laughter and the lasting memories that are created around the table. Charcuterie Boards are all the rage and rightfully so! They are such a beautiful way to bring people together and are extremely flexible. But the main reason they have become a centerpiece of social gatherings is that they require minimal culinary skills to assemble. WHAT IS A CHARCUTERIE BOARD? A Charcuterie Board (pronounced shahr-koo-tuh-ree) that originated in France features an assortment of cured meats and cheeses, arranged in a visually pleasing way, paired with different accompaniments like crackers, fruits, cheese, nuts and different spreads. Over the past few years, it has evolved to signify almost any sort of s

Skip to Recipe Mediterranean cuisine is renowned for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, and has become increasingly popular in recent years. One of the hallmarks of this culinary tradition is the wide variety of dips that grace the Mediterranean tables. They’re flavorful, delicious and embody the richness of the country's food culture. Baba Gounash is a silky, luscious dip that is made with roasted eggplants and flavored with a generous amount of tahini , garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt. The unique, smoky taste of Baba Ghanoush comes from roasting the eggplants which gives it a deep, earthy flavor creating nothing short of divine. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, this can be enjoyed by everyone! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUMMUS AND BABA GANOUSH? Hummus and Baba Ganoush are both Middle Eastern dips traditionally eaten as part of a meze platter. Though they might seem similar in origin and

Skip to Recipe Fresh peaches have been a staple in my kitchen all season long. Their season isn’t super long, so this year I am vowing to use them in everything starting from Peach Crostini with Ricotta and Crispy Prosciutto to Easy Summer Peach Galette to this Peach Raspberry Bellini that I am sharing today. Refreshing and bubbly, this Peach Raspberry Bellini is simply a peach version of a mimosa. Even though it comes together with just a few simple ingredients, it has a luxurious look that makes it well-suited for the fanciest of occasions- brunches, pool parties, bridal showers or girls' night out. Anyone who loves peaches will be downright obsessed with this cocktail. Peach Bellini-A Toast to Italian Tradition Adored across the world for its succulent fruity flavour and soft-pink radiance, Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail made with peach puree and prosecco. Invented by a Venetian bar owner, Giuseppe Cipriani in

Skip to Recipe We’re obsessed with salsas during the summer months, and I have shared quite a few of those recipes previously here. Here, is another recipe that you can make before we bid farewell to summer. Loaded with slices of pineapple, juicy strawberries, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro all tossed together and seasoned with lime juice, this Strawberry Pineapple Salsa is the summer appetizer of your dreams! Sweet, tangy and spicy, this Salsa is a fresh spin on the classic Tomato Salsa. It has got the sweet flavors of a fruit salsa matched with the spicy deliciousness of a traditional salsa. WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE SALSA Quick and easy: This Salsa can be whipped up in no time! Just chop all the fruits and veggies, and your salsa is practically made – no special skills required! Fresh and delicious: Bursting with fresh and vi

Skip to Recipe Summer is the season of stone fruits-juicy peaches, plump cherries, ripe nectarines. Since summer is fast moving, it is time to make the most of these freshest end-of-season fruits. With a flaky, buttery crust folded over a warm cinnamon-spiced peach filling, this Peach Galette makes the most elegant and impressive dessert and is the epitome of Summer. This is the simplest gallette recipe you will come across as it is made with puff pastry sheet. I know it isn’t the traditional way to make a Galette, but it sure is the easiest. Here are few of my popular recipes that I created using store- bought puff pastry dough: Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Brie Raspberry Bites Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies Spinach and Ricotta Rolls