published May 22, 2023 Just about every culinary tradition along the Silk Road has its own spin on rice. From Persian Saffron Rice with Apricot and Mediterranean Rice Pilaf to Hibachi Fried Rice and Sizzling Rice Soup, the influence of this staple food reaches far and wide. Furthermore, did you know that there are over 120,000 classified varieties of rice in the world!? Talk about variety! Today’s recipe is a simple classic rice recipe from the world of Middle Eastern Cuisine and might just introduce you to a new variety of rice....

Takin’ a fresh start on Monday with meatless falafel and rainbow veggie bowls! Okay, i’m sorry. Did I sound a little too happy about Monday? Because that’s totally not how I feel about them. But I DO feel completely the opposite way about this falafel veggie salad that’s decked out with blood oranges, pomegranate arils and a handful of pepita seeds — it’s feel good, look good, ??? food. ?...

published Sep 11, 2023 This grilled halloumi fregola salad is one of those perfect summertime dishes that is hearty, nourishing, and refreshing all at once. This wholesome fregola salad recipe will fill you up without slowing you down — giving you all the fuel you need for your hot weather escapades. Mediterranean cuisine is wonderful at achieving that balance! Don’t limit yourself though! Fregola salad is, indeed, delicious and comforting year-round....

If you like this Greek Orzo Salad, check out my Coronation Chicken Salad. Greek salad flavours are an absolute classic and we crave them constantly in hot summer months. Of course, fresh summer vegetables in their peak make all the difference! In creating this Greek orzo salad I wanted to capture the freshness and flavour of the summer while making my salad a bit more substantial. What ingredients are in Greek salad?...

The Best Harvest Salad Recipe This harvest salad literally embodies the rich flavors of the fall harvest, with hearty sweet potatoes, juicy apples and nutty pecans! If I am going to eat a salad, it has to be seriously delicious. And it is totally possible to make a salad that is both nutritious and delicious! The variety of ingredients in this salad offer a variety of flavors and textures that make this salad an absolute pleasure to eat....

This week my theme for Blogging Marathon is Flavors of India and I decided to explore certain states in India. The first recipe I have in this series is this Bajra roti / Pearl Millet flatbread from Haryana. I had made Haryana thali last year and this Bajra roti / Bajre Ki Roti is one of the recipes that were in the thali. I never got a chance to post the recipe and now I am finally able to post it....

The Best Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe I am of the humble opinion that carrot cake is one of the absolute best cakes out there. I know I can’t be alone, right? Sometimes I want the delicious flavor of carrot cake without the effort of baking a cake and without all the calories! That is where these healthy carrot cake cookies come in. They have all of the amazing flavor of carrot cake, but with wholesome, filling ingredients that will keep you satisfied and full!...

Yes! I said rice with a roast! Try it with this slow-cooked pot roast with gravy. Believe me! Mushroom rice I find rice is disappointingly sidelined to specific cuisines. It serves to soak up the gravy from Indian curries or the sauce from your favourite Chinese or Thai dish. Or accompanies chili and burritos. But there are so many sauce-rich main dishes in Europe and North America that could easily be served with rice....

Super Crunchy Homemade Doritos (Tortilla Chips) Whether you have dietary restrictions, are looking for healthier alternatives, or trying to save money – it’s surprisingly quick and easy to make homemade versions of some of your favorite snacks! When it comes to salty, savory snacking, I’ve already shared a recipe for potato chips. Now it’s the turn of crunchy homemade Doritos. Honestly, this baked Doritos recipe (air fryer method also included!...

Guys! Homemade NUTELLA. Say hello to the chocolate hazelnut spread that we all know and love. But wait, did I mention it’s like, one thousand times better than the prepackaged stuff you find at the store? It has a more chocolatey flavor but also the nut butter portion of this actually tastes like hazelnut, unlike the stuff you get in a jar. This homemade Nutella has just 7 simple ingredients and a flavor that’s so hazelnutty and pronounced....

And we’re back! How were the holidays for you? Did you have a nice New Year’s Eve? We grabbed pizza with some friends and had initially planned to watch fireworks in the town center, but when we saw the crowd, everyone unanimously agreed to we detour back to our place. We enjoyed warm drinks and my favorite Costco cake that I almost always have tucked away in the freezer – this is NYE in your 30s, and I am completely okay with this....

published Mar 22, 2023, updated May 25, 2023 Some of my favorite basmati rice recipes include baked basmati rice pilaf, koshari (Egypt’s national dish!), and a comforting lentils and rice dish called mejadra. There are so many different ways to serve basmati. Like all types of rice, there’s a certain finesse involved in cooking it. The most important aspect? You need to make sure that you use the right amount of water!...

Love banana bread? Then try my Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread and Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread! Homemade Banana Bread with Caramel and Streusel Topping I’ve found my new favorite banana bread recipe, and it involves gooey homemade caramel sauce and a crunchy streusel topping. This banana bread is incredibly moist, perfectly sweet with a crisp topping. Swirled with lots of caramel this banana bread is AMAZING. I made my own caramel sauce for the bread....

This is one of the best meals you will ever make with the least amount of effort. These Asian country style ribs are incredibly tender after being cooked in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours, and the flavor after slow cooking the ribs is incredible. They are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! This Asian style pork ribs recipe is super easy to make. Simply mix up the rub ingredients in a small bowl and the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl....

Nutrient-Packed Immune Boosting Juices I think we could all agree that 2020 has been a bit of an odd (and not in a good way) year. And with the worst of it finally, behind us, we hope, we now have Autumn/Winter creeping up on us and the next ‘flu season’ right around the corner. Therefore, it’s the perfect time to start building up your immune system with healthy drinks and foods – like this nutrient-packed immune boosters beetroot juice....

Store bought pav reccomendations However, if you are looking for a store-bought alternative, my preferred brand is King’s Hawaiian rolls which are slightly on the sweeter side but provide such a pillowy vehicle for the bhaji. If you don’t like your bread to have any sweetness, pop by the freezer section of the grocery aisle to get the bake and serve dinner rolls which is a semi-homemade option. Homemade Pav Ginger Paste - This gives the pav bhaji a lot of warming, peppery flavor....

Serve with our 5 Minute Blender Salsa Fresca for a speedy midweek dinner! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. My kids can never get enough of tacos. My son’s favourite meal is slow cooked pulled pork tacos. He asks for them often. So I decided to come up with a recipe, that has a similar taste but is quicker, simpler and uses leaner chicken breasts....

Techniques for an easy and delicious pongal Wash rice and dal in running water until water runs clear - Washing rice and dal removes surface-level chemicals, residues, and starches from the rice and dal and ensures that both the rice and dal cook evenly, resulting in a cleaner tasting pongal. Whisk rice and dal for a creamy dal - Once the rice and dal have finished their cook time, it is important to whisk the dal with any of the remaining water left in the pot....

This exceptionally creamy mash goes so well with our Catherine Wheel Sausage recipe or Irish Beef Stew flavoured with Guinness. While Colcannon is a well known Irish recipe, Champ remains relatively obscure outside of Ireland. It’s time we change that because this flavourful mash recipe needs to be explored. I lean towards potatoes for a side dish on most days of the week. I don’t always follow up on my instinct simply because I realise that my family wasn’t raised on potatoes alone like I was....

Experimenting with new Whole Grains is something that I have taken upon myself this year. This Month long Mega BM is helping me quite a bit with it as one of the themes for this month is Whole Grains. Jau Ki Papdi is a Baked Barley Crackers that I tried with Barley flour. I have worked with Barley before and used it to make this Barley Dosai / Barley Crepe....