Calling all ONE SHEET PAN DINNER LOVERS! It’s time for another recipe! How about a warm and cozy citrus chicken recipe made with fresh lemons, oranges, and limes right when citrus fruit is at it’s best? You know that one sheet pan meals been one of my favorite things to create for you guys! Two sides and a main entree all prepared on the same sheet pan in under one hour....
Potatoes are such a versatile vegetable and it is one of the best choices for appetizers. There are not many people who don’t like potatoes and when cooking for a crowd, this definitely is a choice of vegetable to go. My little one is a die-hard fan of potatoes and would love for me to make it every day. Well, it sort of happens that even the parents love potatoes and when I make them, we end up eating them way more than we should....
Punjabi Samosa This samosa pot pie recipe is inspired by the Punjabi samosa which is one of the most popular varieties. The Punjabi samosa is filled with two main ingredients, potatoes and peas. The potatoes are boiled until fluffy and slightly chunky. They are seasoned with an array of punchy spices like chaat masala, Kashmiri chili powder, and turmeric. Last but not least, the green peas offer pops of sweetness and freshness throughout the filling....
This recipe is the base for my amazing Goat Cheese Sandwich with Roasted Vegetables! I grew up with steamed vegetables that might be topped with a bit of salt and margarine. No wonder I thought that vegetables were the most boring part of creation. It was discovering roasted vegetables that turned things around, taking veggies from a boring side show to a moreish treat! There is so much you can do with roasting vegetables, but it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to one of my favourites!...
If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video. How do you Paint with Buttercream? First off gather the tools you’ll need. Food coloring, some clean brushes and/or a palette knife or two. Bake a cake and whip up some Swiss meringue buttercream. You can use other frostings but this one is the most forgiving....
This warm and soothing pastina soup is exactly what the doc ordered. It’s so secret that I love a good soul-healing soup. And chicken and stars soup is something that automatically heals the soul. Maybe it’s the playfulness of having stars in your soup or the nostalgia of a childhood classic. And when you’ve made my flu-fighting chicken noodle soup one thousand times, here’s a new one you can add to your repertoire....
Today we are beginning our journey through the states of India, one state a day. The first state that we are doing is Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is a state situated on the Southeast coast of India. Hyderabad is the capital and the largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It so bordered by Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Andhra has the second largest coastline after Gujarat and the two major rivers that flow through the state are the Krishna and Godavari....
Puducherry, formerly called Pondicherry is a Union territory on the East Coast of India. It was the former French colony and often referred to as the ‘French Riviera of the East’. Many streets still retain their French names and French Villas are a very common sight. Puducherry has a large number of Indians and also a few non-Indians with the descent French passport. The official languages of the state are Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and French....
Creamy, Cozy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Cashew Frosting No matter the season, there’s always a time for delicious breakfast oatmeal. I’ve already shared banana baked oatmeal and oatmeal chocolate chip bars. Last fall, I enjoyed apple cinnamon baked oatmeal, and now I’m turning to all things fall once more for this delicious pumpkin-baked oatmeal that tastes like pumpkin pie but healthier! This baked pumpkin oatmeal recipe requires just one-dish, some inexpensive pantry ingredients, fuss-free steps (just mix and bake!...
Red Velvet Bars This is hands down the best cake I ever made! I am not kidding. I made many amazing desserts like cakes, brownies, cheesecakes, pancakes, crepes, bars etc but this one is so special. It’s rich, moist, soft, creamy, lush, and super delicious! The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and easy to make. You can make red velvet bars as I did or use a round cake tin to make a beautiful red velvet cake....
I love the oven-roasted caramelized flavor these sprouts have. This recipe will turn even the toughest Brussels sprouts hater into a fan. They’re also a hearty side dish that pairs well with all sorts of seasonings and main dishes. Serve them up with my roasted chicken recipe, roasted turkey recipe, or turkey meatloaf recipe for a delicious dinner. What You Need to Make This Recipe Brussels sprouts — look for firm Brussels sprouts that feel tightly compacted....
Squash and pasta are such a winning combo. Take a look at our Orecchiette Pasta with Chorizo and Roasted Butternut Squash if you love it as much as we do. Eating seasonally has always been something I’ve tried to be intentional about. Moving to the UK from Canada definitely helped as our shops seem to be more in tune with the farmers. I often just walk in and pick the most affordable and best looking produce, no special research necessary....
One-pot Meals are a lifesaver on busy weekday nights or a crazy activity-filled Weekend lunch. I have to confess something! Well, it is not a big deal, maybe….but for me, it feels like I learned a whole new thing when I made this Sambhar Sadham recipe. Forever I have been thinking that Bisi Bela Baath and Sambhar Sadham are one and the same. I was very ignorant and when people tried to explain it to me, I still stuck to my line of thoughts and believed that they are the one and the same....
published May 02, 2022, updated Jun 18, 2024 This is yet another recipe to add to my ever-growing collection of homemade spice blends! Today, I want to share a blend that’s specific to shawarma. In case you’ve never tried it before, shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern street food made with roasted meat. It’s piled into a pita with fresh vegetables and tahini and can be enjoyed on the go....
What You Need to Make This Recipe All-purpose flour — no need to get fancy with this skillet chocolate chip cookies recipe. All-purpose flour gives the cookie a tender but sturdy texture. Baking soda — make sure your baking soda is not expired. Do not swap for baking powder, as it will make the skillet chocolate chip cookie taste too cakey. Butter — Make sure to use unsalted butter. Sugar — I use both white and brown sugar for this pizookie....
It’s Friday and we’re making spicy black bean soup. So it’s actually the best day ever. My mouth is in love. With smoky, black beans that have been slow-simmered with onions, garlic, a chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. And we’re toppineroff with a handful of cilantro a couple diced avocado and onions. A dollop of sour cream (for my non-vegan friends) too if you want to cool off the palette a little as you eat and don’t you DARE eat this without some crushed up tortilla chips....
My boys love fruits as is and it is so hard to find fruit to juice. I am not complaining as eating fruits is a great way to include dietary fiber in our diet. But there are days when it is so hot that I love to have some juice instead of fruit. Last week, when I was shopping with my son, we saw some beautiful watermelons in the market....
Garlic lime rice, chili roasted corn, grilled peppers and onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, and homemade marinated steak. GAH! This is steak fajita bowls done right. Bowls are totally my thing right now. Mainly because they make it stupidly easy to finish off all the little leftovers in the refrigerator in one easy swoop. I mean everything kinda just meshes together perfectly when you pretend that it was intended to be there way, right?...
For all strawberry fans out there take a look at our Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette. It’s like a beautiful mashup of a strawberry pie and a cheesecake! The strawberry season is upon us and besides eating them and adding them to my breakfast cereal, I love using them in summer desserts! My Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns are the taste of the childhood for me, and the best summer breakfast you can imagine....
Take it from someone who isn’t the biggest fan of cucumbers, that this is one addicting Thai cucumber salad! It’s got everything I love in a good salad and more. Let’s start with the texture – every bite is loaded with a nice and satisfying crunch. And that dressing! It’s both sweet and tangy and has a little bit of heat from the red pepper flakes, more sesame flavor from the sesame oil and to round it all out umami from a few teaspoons of fish sauce....
