For the second day of cooking with carrots for the theme pick one make three, I made this very different carrot gravy subzi. I have made carrot curry, the South Indian way with coconut, and also made carrots combined with many other vegetables, but since I chose carrots as my main ingredients for the theme, I wanted this to shine like the star in my recipe. Hence I made this gravy with just carrot as the vegetable, of course apart from the onions and tomatoes used to make the curry base....

Yuca or cassava is a vegetable that I have seen quite a few times in the reality show Chopped. When thinking for a recipe for the alphabet Y, I was looking at yam and Yuca. When I closely researched and saw few pictures of the vegetable, I realized that this looks like the Maravalli kizhangu (Often mispronounced Tapioca). Also recently one of my fellow blogger had sent over an article that had article about few rare vegetables and yucca or cassava was one of them....

Serve this delicious curry with coconut rice for an exciting meal! I can always tell our life gets a bit too busy when we start relying on takeout meals for dinner. While takeaway dinners are fun once in awhile, I definitely don’t want to make it a habit. Too expensive and not the healthiest of options. We do enjoy the taste and variety though, and that is why I always try to recreate our favourites at home....

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Condensed cream of chicken soup — you can use regular condensed cream of chicken soup or an unsalted version. Try to use one that has a short ingredient list without fillers. Sour cream — the sour cream adds richness to the casserole and a hint of tangy flavor. If you’ve run out you can always make homemade sour cream. Cooked chicken — you can make your own chicken and then shred it or buy two rotisserie chickens....

If you love takeout inspired recipes then give my Fried Rice Recipe or General Tso’s Recipe a try! (better than takeout) Chicken Lo Mein! I love making my favorite take-out dishes at home. They taste so much better and are easy to make! Besides my fried rice recipe and General Tso’s chicken, lo mein with chicken is one of my favorite take-out dishes! This Chicken Lo Mein recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is a delicious way to add extra vegetables to your plate!...

published Oct 16, 2023 Chicken tikka masala is an Indian-inspired dish with a seriously bold flavor profile. In this tantalizing dish, tender chicken is marinated in a sumptuous blend of creamy yogurt and warming spices before being cooked to smoky perfection. These succulent morsels are then bathed in a creamy, expertly spiced curry sauce to create an intensely delicious dish. And just so you know, you can use this chicken tikka masala recipe with pork, fish, tofu, or any of your favorite proteins!...

Shawarma is one of the most popular Middle Eastern street food that is usually stuffed with grilled meat, a cooling sauce, and some tomatoes and onions. So for Day 3, for my alphabet C, I made the vegetarian version of this very popular street food. Vegetarian Shawarma is made with roasted chickpeas and topped with a tahini yogurt sauce and a simple chopped vegetable salad. This was our weekend lunch and the boys could not stop eating the roasted chickpeas....

Berry Trifle! ? I live for springy desserts like this. Because you know that homemade citrus lemon curd we made? Yeah, well I folded that into some freshly whipped cream and made us this goliath sized berry and citrus fruit trifle loaded with citrus soaked poundcake and I kid you not this right here is about to become your easy breezy go-to dessert of 2016. Also, how great is this dessert for Easter brunch or even your next 4th of July party?...

Banana bread loaded with chocolate chips and toasted coconuts. The only cure for a Monday. After a weekend filled with LOTS going on, i’m almost enjoying the dreary, cold, lazy, and rainy Monday weather that we’re having in Houston today. I know I say that i’m obsessed with recipes and I say it a lot. This probably leads to 1 of 2 thoughts in your mind, that either 1.) i’m out of my mind, like all the time or 2....

Serve with our red onion cider gravy. Holiday season brings many emotions. Anticipation, joy but also anxiety for some of us. Feeding large groups of people is no easy feat, not to mention expensive! We’ve come to expect an impressive table centrepiece such as a golden roast turkey, a glorious prime rib or even a vegetarian option like a mushroom Wellington but this year it’s becoming less and less affordable....

Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup to welcome the fall lyfe! Seriously, thanks to the uncharacteristically cooler weather we have in Houston right now, I’m ready to jump into all things FALL. A giant bowl of the most comforting noodles that are nuzzled up with homemade coconut broth that’s scented with a little ginger and a little lemongrass. Hit me with a squeeze of lime juice right before serving and just sit back and watch those layers of flavor unfold all up in your mouth....

If you like easy soup recipes, then you’ve got to try my White Chicken Chili and my Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup! Homemade Creamy Broccoli Spinach Soup The New Year is filled with lots of resolutions — eat better, get more sleep, and exercise. I’m ambitious, so I’m attempting to conquer all three — starting with eating better. This Creamy Broccoli Soup is just what you need to do just that!...

Love meatball recipes?! Then give my Asian Turkey Meatballs or my Old School Italian Meatball Recipe a try! Crockpot Italian Meatballs Who doesn’t love meatballs? Especially when they are cooked low and slow in a crockpot. These authentic beef meatballs are easy to make, versatile and can be made in advance and frozen for quick weeknight meals. The meatballs are melt in your mouth tender thanks to the combination of beef and pork....

We are back to our regular blogging routine and I have a wonderful theme for this week. The last time when I chose this theme, I was able to make 3 very different and delicious recipes. The 3 ingredients energy bar is one of my fast-moving recipes and it is also one of my most viewed recipes. I also made hash brown cups and bitter gourd chips for the same theme....

Can’t resist having bread on your dinner plate? Try my Classic Dinner Rolls recipe, and my Garlic Cheese Biscuits are a hit every time! Bacon Cheddar Biscuits These Bacon Cheddar Biscuits are buttery, flakey, and loaded with tons of cheese, bacon, and chives. They are the best savory biscuit I have ever made! Biscuits make the perfect side dish for soups, dinner, or salads. They are also wonderful as a snack or just on their own!...

If you know me or follow my posts, you will know that I am not much of a chocolate person. My husband and kids love chocolate though and I am sometimes that mean mother who does not make enough chocolate for them. When I chose the theme for this month’s BM, I specifically chose the Christmas Candy theme. This way I could be fair and make something with chocolate that they like....

Easy Vegan Cheese Sauce Without Cashews! This is probably the easiest homemade vegan cheese sauce ever! It might change your life, it changed mine, I am not kidding. Coconut milk, tapioca flour, nutritional yeast flakes, water, and salt – these are the ingredients which you will need to make this delicious sauce. Since most people have water and salt at home, all you need to buy is coconut milk, tapioca flour, and nutritional yeast flakes....

We’re slap-bang in the middle of ‘Veganuary’ where, as of this year, more than half a million people have pledged to go Vegan for the month of January (Yay!). Do you know one of the biggest struggles for many, though? – giving up cheese! That ooey, gooey, melty, tangy food is so good that people can’t imagine a life without it – but you don’t have to. I’ve already shared a (very popular!...

My mom made us French toast all the time when I was growing up, and I love that I can continue that delicious tradition by making it for my boys now! It’s a delightful treat when we want something a little decadent yet satisfying for breakfast. And I love how excited they get to choose what toppings they want to add. For more easy breakfast recipes, try my easy chocolate chip muffins and blueberry scones recipe, or these variations on French toast like my French toast sticks recipe and French toast casserole recipe!...

Green veggies are hard to resist in my house! Try my Roasted Broccoli for an all-around classic that even kids love, and my Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Breadcrumbs has an addictive crunch! Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic This has to be one of the easiest side dish recipes I’ve come up with to date! Garlic Green Beans are simple, tasty yet loaded with flavor. There’s really not much to this recipe....