As January 10th rolls around every year, we in the Delish In A Pinch kitchen celebrate a life that was taken too soon by making her favorite dessert on her birthday. We found this recipe online years back and absolutely love the ease and the finished product. Of course, we made it our own! Kheer is a mixture of rice, milk, and sugar, a mixture being made for over two thousand years in the Indian subcontinent. Rice pudding as some may call it. ? Traditionalists look away!!! Using an Instant Pot cuts the time in half and gives you the same great flavor. Hera’s Pinch Traditionally, kheer looks p ..read more

As you all know I enjoy reading cookbooks! I read them so often I can often tell when a good recipe is forthcoming. Toot TOOT! I just tooted my own horn. I do that from time to time.  This recipe is from Jamie Oliver’s cookbook “Together”. His base recipe is delicious and the changes that I have made are so minimal. A few things I love about his recipes are that they are simple, a few ingredients are needed and they are packed with flavor.  Baby, it's cold outside so this risotto checks all the boxes for a yummy savory winter dish that will warm you up! Hera’s Pinch ADD MORE BASIL ..read more

Get your seat belts on because my friends this Fall Spice Apple Cake is exuding fall in all of it’s wondrous glory. Over the moon to share this one with everyone and add it to our  Delish In a Pinch digital cookbook. You can make this cake in a PINCH. It’s super easy and yummy. It’s not too sweet and the spice to sweet ratio hits all kinds of tastebud perfection. The whip cream is infused with cinnamon and vanilla. The cookie butter is balanced out by the nutmeg and Star Anise. The apples add the crisp freshness of fall, and the drizzle of cookie butter on top reminds you of the base fla ..read more

Summertime Sensation: Peach, Prosciutto, and Chicken! Unlock the secrets of my coveted black book of recipes and discover the ultimate flavor explosion in a pinch! This tantalizing dish combines the lusciousness of peaches, the saltiness of prosciutto, the succulence of chicken, the creaminess of burrata, the freshness of basil, the sweetness of fig jam, and the spicy kick of Calabrian chili. Prepare for a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. And the best part? It only takes thirty minutes to create this masterpiece. Embrace the summer vibes as you savor t ..read more

Prepare to be dazzled by this lemony masterpiece, where the divine marriage of citrus and blueberries will transport your taste buds to cloud nine. Brace yourself for the story behind this triumph, as a previously thwarted recipe led to the birth of this delightful creation. Lemons take center stage in this pound cake, weaving their magic into every layer. The cake itself boasts soft, tantalizing lemon flavors, while a "sink into me glaze" and a luscious top glaze complete the symphony of citrus. Fear not, for the lemon essence is perfectly balanced, allowing the blueberries to shine and provi ..read more

There's something truly magical about receiving a thoughtful gift that sparks culinary creativity. When my wonderful parents gifted us a jar of delicious Italian hazelnut spread, little did we know it would become the muse behind an extraordinary cake. Before we dive into the recipe, allow me to share a secret: Nutella can be substituted for the hazelnut spread I initially used, guaranteeing the same mouthwatering results. I've tested it multiple times, and the Nutella version is simply divine. In the realm of heavenly desserts, few can rival the irresistible combination of peaches, cream, a ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time for crinkle cookies! Peppermint Crinkle Cookies to be exact. Oh my, these are soft, light, chocolatey and they come with a cool touch of peppermint. Who’s jumping up and down right now? I certainly am!  This is a new recipe that we have developed to answer the call of all the requests we have been getting about peppermint-inspired recipes. By the way, we love getting your feedback, so thank you!! These cookies will fit our peppermint needs! They make a thoughtful gift and travel well. Little Chef loves all things mint, he was beside himself when he had his fi ..read more

Gingerbread… a soft and moist bread loaf in all its glory. This gingerbread fills you with warmth on the first bite. A soft taste of the holiday season. A simple bread loaf filled with cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, cloves and allspice. This bread is sweet perfection with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Super easy to make! We made it in the American tradition by adding sweetness to the bread with molasses.  Hera’s Pinch As pictured we drizzled the gingerbread loaf with white chocolate and sprinkled it with cranberries, it's not a must but definitely adds the yum factor. This bread tastes bes ..read more

Oh yes! You take the first bite and sweet medleys start playing in your head! Fair warning, there also might be some sound effects accompanying these truffles as you bite into them!  NO baking involved, three ingredients for the base truffle. Yes! My hubster says this recipe is goofball proof! That’s good to know, I told him. We have all had goofball moments! In saying this, it’s a fun recipe to try with the kids, as effort involved is minimal and the outcome is phenomenal.  These truffles are quick and perfect for a mint chocolatey treat. We used semi-sweet chocolate chips and mint ..read more

What is it about Egg Nog? There is some egg… some nog and it tastes like the holiday itself. It’s full-blown nostalgia in a glass. I always forget how delicious it is until I taste it every Christmas season. At Delish In A Pinch we wanted to infuse that egg nog feeling and flavor into cake form. A cake that would be easy to make, fun to gift, and mini-sized.  The aroma of this batter is intoxicating. Was tempted to take a spoon and just dig in! The two raw eggs made this thought process a bit problematic though! Make sure to smell the batter before baking it. Let us know what you think ..read more