Now this is a story all about some spicy, tender and sweet shrimp tossed in a quick batter and pan-fried. With jalapeños because they add that hint of heat, sweet sliced onions for that natural sweetness, and sprinkled with cilantro for a pop of flavor and color. Gah! These salt and pepper shrimp sure make me a happy camper. Cooking for one has been a bit of a nightmare since the hubby started traveling....

When Aparna sent the recipe over for this, I was not sure how it was going to turn out. I definitely wanted to make it because of my love to try recipes from different countries. Finally got to make it this week and ever since I made this, my son has been taking this to school as his snack (3 days in a row now). ‘Pans’ means bread in Japanese and this bread gets its name because of the distinct knife marks on the top layer which resembles a crisscross cut in a melon that is then split open....

Even before I start writing this post, I have to admit that upma’s are my least favorite food to eat. I still make them as they are quick to make and works great for a weeknight dinner. My upma’s are usually loaded with vegetables like this Semiya upma / Vermicelli upma, which I make quite often for lunch boxes or it is made with whole-grain like this Broken Wheat Upma....

Vegan Cheesecake Tart With Granola Crust Do you love cheesecakes? If yes, you might love this vegan lemon cheesecake tart. It’s super easy to make and contains just a few ingredients! Give it a try because it is: How To Make The Best Cheesecake Tart? Check the easy step-by-step photos below: Granola Crust The granola crust contains only a few ingredients: Granola Maple Syrup Coconut Butter You can use store-bought granola or try out my homemade granola recipe which is nut-free....

Once you make this easy homemade version I guarantee you’ll never be tempted to pick up a jar at the store again because it doesn’t taste nearly as delicious! The secret to making the best lemon curd? Adding in cold butter at the end. It gives the curd the most delicious silky soft texture and thickens it beautifully. Use it to make the most incredible Lemon Meringue Pie, zesty Lemon Bars, or beat it into buttercream to top or fill cakes or cupcakes....

If you are a fan of baking with ricotta, try our Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. If you are looking to impress someone special in your life, this lemon ricotta cake with blackberry glaze is easy and dramatic looking! Making a simple, everyday cake in a bundt pan adds so much visual appeal, it’s difficult not to admire a creation like that! Drizzling a blackberry glaze over your lemon cake unfuses it with more exciting flavour as well as adds a gorgeous ruby hue....

Making the homemade pizza sauce using canned tomatoes and spices is simple and quick, and yields a much better tasting pizza than using premade sauce. Involve your family or guests in layering on the pizza toppings for an engaging time together in the kitchen. For a family pizza night, make a double or triple batch of pizza dough and build a few different types of pizza to sample! For more pizza recipes, try my cheese pizza, stromboli, and tomato pizza recipe....

The Best Mini Lemon Tarts Recipe These mini lemon tarts are the absolute cutest and easiest ever! You can make these easy lemon tarts with just a mini muffin tin, and 5 simple ingredients. Springtime desserts have never been easier! Simply roll out a store-bought pie dough, cut out the shapes, place them in the mini muffin tin and bake. Then fill with the luscious homemade lemon curd! I made them extra special as mini lemon flower tarts, but you can make them simple with a round cookie cutter instead!...

published Jul 06, 2022 I’ll start by saying this is one of my all-time favorite chicken dishes, just outstanding in flavor and it tastes as good as it smells. PLEASE give this one a go! Moroccan chermoula chicken is one of those dishes that will instantly fill your kitchen with flavorful aromas as it bakes in the oven — my favorite! North African cuisine tends to do that, and I’m here for it....

This Greek lemon potato-inspired chicken is EVERYTHING. Crispy, golden delicious lemon-scented chicken cooked over potatoes so that it only leaves you with one dish to clean! It’s perfect to serve on a platter when you’re hosting a large group for Easter or other holidays. Most of this recipe comes together in the oven so once you brown off the chicken (which I do in an oven-safe pan so I’m not dirtying any extra dishes) this bakes up altogether and though the ingredients list is minimal, the flavor of the final product is nothing short of amazing....

I came through this Paneer Soda recipe online through one of the blogging pages that I visit often. When Raks Kitchen put up this recipe, I was immediately transferred back to my home town. This week I am doing Native dishes as theme for the BM. Though this recipe might not be native to my family, but my memories link it with my hometown, Arayapuram (originally Hari Hara puram), a small village near Mayiladuthutrai....

The temperature in Houston is beyond boiling! Luckily for me, i’ve got a whole pitcher of this refined sugar less peach- flavored fresh water beverage in the refrigerator for me to sip on and to keep me nice and hydrated all summer long. And if you live in the south, you know we have summer 9 out of the 12 months of the year. The forecast is lookin’ pretty scary for us here in Texas....

Looking for more Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipes to make? Then give my Energy Bites or Chocolate Protein Balls a try! Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Granola is my favorite grab and go breakfast for busy mornings. It’s super easy to make at home and is so much better than store bought. This granola recipe is ridiculously simple to make. All you need is 4 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep time!...

published Apr 21, 2023, updated Aug 21, 2023 I always find it so empowering to make my own condiments and spice blends from my favorite culinary traditions along the Silk Road. Flavors and aromas which once seemed so different and out of reach now have their very own spot in my DIY pantry. And guess what? It’s way easier than you might think! Today’s recipe for peanut sauce is a great example....

Poğaça, pronounced as ‘Poh-gha-cha, is a flatbread that is common in the Balkans and Turkey. The flatbread are plain or sometimes stuffed with different fillings. There are different kinds of Poğaça and depending on the region, they are known by different names. This particular Poğaça, Peynirli Poğaça, is stuffed with feta and parsley. Peynir is cheese in Turkish and since this Poğaça is stuffed with cheese and herb, it is called the Peyniril Poğaça....

Ring in the Holidays with This Festive Punch! Looking for a fun festive cocktail to make this holiday season? Look no further than this Cranberry Pomegranate Punch! It’s made with homemade cranberry juice using fresh cranberries! As well as all of the other flavors of the season — fresh rosemary, oranges, pomegranate juice, and of course champagne! My favorite thing about this cocktail is that you can make it ahead of time!...

If you are a huge pizza lover but would love a shortcut, take a look at this Puff Pastry Pizza Margherita. Quick and delicious! Potato Pizza I was introduced to the potato pizza, I heard so much about, years ago while visiting the city of Trento or Trent. It is situated in the north of Italy and, being so close to Germany, it has a lot of its influences. This pizza recipe is one of the examples....

If you prefer a lighter, carb free version, take a look at our Easy Prawn Stir Fry. Stir fries are my regular solution for whenever I feel we need to up our vegetable intake. It’s so easy to pack them full of the green stuff! Adding noodles to my stir fries is my trick to bulking them up and making them more substantial. Plus what cook doesn’t love a one pan meal?...

This time, I folded the mixture JUST RIGHT! I let them sit for almost an hour before baking and they were perfect. I’m also loving the spice combo I mixed up for these. I may even incorporate the combo into my next pumpkin pie. Are you a Macaron Novice? Check out my French Macaron how to post with full video tutorial! I included ALL the tips and tricks I learned the hard way....

Cabbage is called Muttaikose in Tamil and Bandh Gobi in Hindi and is a very common vegetable side dish often cooked in every Indian cuisine. The flavors are based on how we flavor the cabbage. This particular purple cabbage stir fry has no onion or garlic and is seasoned in coconut oil and topped with freshly grated coconut. The flavor of the cabbage with the coconut is amazing and it pairs really well with sambar rice and rasam rice....