These authentic vegetable samosas are just like what you’ll find at your favorite Indian restaurant! A flaky dough is wrapped around a spiced potato and pea filling for an irresistible appetizer. There’s no shortage of deliciousness at Indian restaurants, from fragrant curries and biryani to chewy naan and thick, tangy lassi, but I think appetizers are one of the highlights of any trip to the buffet. First, there’s so much variety! And, of course, it all tastes amazing. Vegetable samosas are always one of my favorites, and I decided it was finally time to try to make them at home. Is it worth it? Uh-huh. Making samosas is one of those satisfying cooking adventures like making your own bread or...
Fresh poblano, Anaheim and jalapeño peppers make this White Chicken Chili a flavorful and filling weeknight meal with some kick! It’s sure to be a family favorite! Spice Things Up! In our house, chili isn’t just a cold weather food. Sure, it’s great for a fall day spent watching football. But it could be 85 degrees when the craving hits, and you know I’m making up a batch of this White Chicken Chili. This is one of our favorites, for sure. A bowl of thick chili with just the right amount of heat and perfect southwest seasoning — there’s nothing quite like it! Fresh poblano, Anaheim and jalapeño peppers are absolutely what makes this white chicken chili so amazing. Roasted in the...
As much as it pains me (and it does) I can’t design all my friend’s or family’s homes when they are looking to hire help. Sure, I’ve done some sponsored makeovers where the partner pays my and my team’s time but otherwise my lack of availability/bandwidth holds up the project immensely. Beyond that, contrary to the ‘hustle culture’ popular belief, one only has so much creativity in their brain, so the more projects we take on, the less good they are (I learned this the hard way). So I made a rule years ago that when friends/family need help and they have a budget, they could hire someone from my team or someone I trust to be in charge and...
One of the things I love the most about putting together keto-friendly meals is that there are so many delicious side dishes I like to pair with my favorite protein. These are some of the keto side dishes that I make over and over again. Make an big batch and reheat for a couple days to cut down your prep time each night. CLICK HERE FOR ALL SOUPS AND SIDES KETO INSTANT POT RECIPE: CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets 3 slices uncured bacon, diced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1∕₂ cup shredded carrot 1∕₂ cup...
“Always be prepared” sounds good on paper but it is very hard to put into practice. And that’s due to one single reason: it’s impossible to be prepared for everything. No matter how gifted you are, you can’t prepare yourself for every single risk and eventuality (and who wants to live their entire lives in paranoia?). However, what you can do is prepare for the most likely risks and scenarios... and rely on your gut instinct that something might be wrong.There are some cases, however, when someone’s overthinking and over-preparedness have saved either them or someone else, both in actually life-threatening and completely mundane situations. What follows is an honest account of what happened, as shared by the overthinkers of...
