Cook, Look & Feel Great: Recipes & Tips

 As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, there's nothing quite like indulging in comforting, hearty meals. Fall brings a bounty of seasonal ingredients like pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and apples, perfect for creating delicious, warming dishes. In this blog, I’ll share 5 cozy fall recipes that will fill your kitchen with warmth and your table with irresistible flavors. 1. Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk Pumpkin soup is a fall favorite, and this version adds a twist with coconut milk for extra creaminess. The soup is rich, comforting, and perfect for chilly fall evenings. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 2 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp curry powder Salt and pepper to taste Roasted pumpkin seeds for garnish Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors. A...

Are you ready for a fusion of two favorite dishes? This Fajita Spaghetti combines the rich, bold flavors of Mexican fajitas with the comforting, cheesy goodness of spaghetti. It’s the perfect dish to spice up your dinner routine! Ingredients For this easy and delicious recipe, you’ll need: Spaghetti – 8 oz. (half a standard pack) Chicken breast – 2 large, sliced into thin strips (can substitute with beef or shrimp) Bell peppers – 1 each of red, yellow, and green, sliced thinly Onion – 1 large, sliced Olive oil – 2 tablespoons Garlic – 3 cloves, minced Fajita seasoning – 1 packet (or homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne) Diced tomatoes – 1 can (14.5 oz.) Heavy cream – 1/2 cup Chicken broth – 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded Lime – 1, juiced Fresh cilantro – for garnish Salt and pepper – to taste Instructions Cook the Spaghetti : In a large pot, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set...

These potato doughnuts are a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, they are enhanced with the flavor of vanilla and sugar. You can also make them with shakarkandi (sweet potatoes) for a unique twist. These doughnuts are a favorite for tea-time and are sure to be loved by both kids and adults. Ingredients : Boiled and mashed potatoes: 1 cup All-purpose flour: 2 ¾ cups Salt: 1 pinch Baking powder: 4 teaspoons Butter: 2 tablespoons (for kneading) Grinded sugar: 1 cup Egg: 1 (beaten) Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon Oil: For frying Method : Mix the mashed potatoes, flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar well. Add the beaten egg, butter, and vanilla essence. Knead the mixture to make a smooth dough. Roll out the dough into a half-inch thick sheet and cut into doughnut shapes. Fry the doughnuts in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Serve hot ...