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This post is in partnership with  Cost Plus World Market . All opinions are mine alone.  All images are used with permission from  Cost Plus World Market .  All you need to whip up some AMAZINGGGG Fall desserts, plus an awesome contest to win gift cards totalling a whooping $4500! It is Fall and we are quickly inching towards the Holiday season. Plus, it is time for colorful trees, beautiful views and cozy evenings. We love Fall and all things associated with the season, especially the evenings where we get together and enjoy some warm soup, a hearty meal and some delicious desserts. When I discuss this with my friends, they often point out how easy it is for me as a blogger to whip up unique desserts with confidence that it will turn out well. A part of that is attributed to the fact that I do bake a lot and part that they sometimes praise me even for a strictly okay dessert :)  That said, I would say it is not very taxing to make Fall special desserts for...

A super delicious recipe using eggplants; these Begun Bhaja are pan fried in just a little oil and work perfect as side dishes or appetizers! Durga Puja is here and how I miss those days from India! Festival after Festival are passing us by as we rush towards the most exciting few months of the year! For those not familiar with the festival, Durga Puja is an Indian festival of Goddess Durga that is celebrated during this time.  Originally from Kolkata, this festival is celebrated all over the country and even in many parts of the world. People bring home an idol of the Goddess, worship it through the festival and immerse the idol into the ocean on the last day, Dussehra.  Wondering what a recipe has to do with this festival? The answer is simple, Bengalis LOVE their food and have a rich heritage of super delicious recipes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. From the list of their recipes, there are a select few that are made during the Puja and enjoyed by all folks, Beng...

A bread filled with the flavors of garlic and stuffed with MOLTEN CHEESE, this appetizer or snack is perfect with a bowl of Fall soup! We are officially in Fall and the season of delicious soups, cozy blankets and lots of Cider is here. Whenever I make soups, I like to make a different bread recipe to go with it. Keeping in mind the calorie count for dinner, I generally make a 'healthy' bread with fully loaded soups like Broccoli Cheddar Soup and breads with a lot of indulgence with skinny soups like Vegetable Clear soup.  The last week has been so crazy with me trying to finish off a lot of pending tasks, that I realized I haven't made a single bread for days. I last made the Pretzels at the beginning of the month and none since. So I decided to make this bread which was on my mind for a long time!  Besides, the  last couple of months have been pretty crazy here in US. Not only is this a recipe post, this one also explains how we can help our fellow Americans by doing o...

A must have collection of treats that are PERFECT for Halloween and beyond! Are you ready for all the spooky recipes? September is racing by and w are all getting ready for Halloween! With parties planned, menu designed and preparations on; everyone needs this list of 25+ recipes that are made for Halloween! With contributions from some of my favorite bloggers, this collective is all you need for all your planning!  To get the recipe, click on the title of the recipe or the image! Have a great time reading all these!  Edible Fake Blood for Halloween The starting point of all things Halloween, this Fake blood is perfect for decorating desserts or for getting ready for the Holiday!  Halloween Owl Cupcakes Aren't these cupcakes just super adorable?! Plus, they’re vegan, incredibly chocolatey, and pretty easy to make!  Graveyard Dirt Cups A seven ingredient recipe that comes together in 15 minutes; yet super delicious and perfect for Halloween!  Apple Mummies T...