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published Jan 22, 2021, updated May 14, 2021 As you travel and dine the local cuisine in countries around the world, you’ll experience unique and flavorful seasonings. Part of the excitement is tasting blends that may not exist in other parts of the world. Lebanese baharat, or more commonly, 7 spice, is a great example of this. Ingredients in Lebanese 7 spice Middle-Eastern countries such as Syria, Egypt, and Iraq each have their own unique blend....

Today’s post is sponsored by California Walnuts! We’re candying their delicious walnuts to make a takeout classic – honey walnut shrimp. Gah! Holy deliciousness! Get out your magnifying glass and come take a closer look at those crispy, honey-kissed shrimp. With a hint of garlic and all tossed in a quick, sweet yet tangy sauce and candied walnuts. I repeat CANDIED WALNUTS. Friends, can you taste it? I am totally on a seafood kick after coming back from the west coast....

For a classic and authentic look, I’ve added food coloring but it is optional, you can leave it out or use a natural alternative if you prefer. You won’t believe how delicious and easy they are to make. They also keep well and can be frozen so your favorite sweet treat is never far away! What you need to make this recipe Flour – some recipes use cake flour but I find that all-purpose flour works great!...

For the second day of exploring the Southern hemisphere regions, I chose to make these delicious Lolo Buns. I first saw these delicious coconut buns in Sowmya’s blog and was tempted to make them since then. A few days after Priya Suresh made these delicious Lolo Buns again and I bookmarked the recipe once again. Finally, I got a perfect theme to make these buns as I was choosing three different countries from the Southern Hemisphere and these Fijian Coconut Buns fit the theme perfectly....

Dear New Year, Please be kind. I’m coming at you with a game plan. Now here’s how it’s going to be! I like eggplant and zucchini, tomatoes and carrots, I’m gonna eat those. I like scones and pretty much anything that had butter in it, I’m gonna eat those too. I’ll drink kale smoothies (and make my husband drink them too) and we’ll even like them. I’ll even try and make time for exercise....

published Mar 28, 2022 One thing that I really love about Mediterranean cuisine is that it’s all about highlighting the natural flavors of produce. Using just the right seasonings, you can elevate and celebrate natural, unprocessed ingredients in the most delicious way. Melitzanosalata is a fantastic example! Pronounced meh-lee-tza-no-sah-lah-ta, it is a popular Greek appetizer that is enjoyed year-round. The name translates to “eggplant salad,” though it’s more of a creamy eggplant dip or spread than an actual salad....

If you have never tried Mexican pizza, then you’re in for a treat! The fried tortillas act as a crispy crust, and it’s filled with perfectly seasoned beef and cheese. Topped with another crispy tortilla, enchilada sauce, and your go-to taco toppings, your family will want to lick the plate clean! They’re so fun to make, and you can customize them however you’d like! Everyone can have their favorite toppings!...

For this week’s theme of ‘making Take-outs at home’, the next recipe I chose is something we all love. Taco Bell is a favorite place for us to have a quick bite as it is one of the places where we can get a better vegetarian option. One of our very favorites is Mexican Pizza. It is usually served with beef and beans, but they make it very vegetarian-friendly by using just the beans in the Mexican Pizza....

published May 27, 2022 Couscous is a type of whole-wheat pasta that’s fluffy, chewy, and mild. It’s a fantastic side dish, but you’re bound to find yourself with heaps of leftovers whenever you make it.Make use of those leftovers with these Moroccan couscous cakes! I fill in the gaps with peppers, onions, garlic, and parsley. Seasoning is made simple with a traditional North African Ras el Hanout spice blend. Quickly pan fried, couscous patties are great either on the side or as the focus of your meal....

For another fizzy cocktail try my Pomegranate French 75. Negronis have gone from a niche drink to making an appearance on every cocktail menu. The combination of bitter and sweet is so distinctive and always interesting. I’ve chosen to make it my own by taking a classic Negroni base and adding a bit of fizz. This turns a very potent cocktail into a long drink, which means that it is perfect for everything from a holiday party to poolside!...

I always wonder how people just salad as their complete meal. The only salad that I would make a meal would be a pasta salad which has our favorite - pasta and loads of fresh vegetables and herbs. This salad was first introduced to me by my dear friend. I had made it right then for my son’s birthday and it was a great hit. Everyone loved it at the party and ever since then I make it for parties and pot luck....

The word bitter gourd /melon scares everyone away from it. Surprisingly everyone in my family including my 9-year-old and 5 year old likes pavakkai (bitter gourd) and I make curry or pitlai very often. This week my theme for the blogging marathon is cooking with 3 ingredients. I was sort of staying away from the theme, but since I always mail in late to pick my choice, I ran out of choices and was stuck with this theme....

Serve this delicious fish with my Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Spinach Apple Salad. It seems that no matter how creative we get in order to serve balanced meals to our whole family we struggle to find fresh fish recipes that our kids and partners will love. Salmon is an easier sell but cod fish is a bit too bland. Who is with me? However, cod is readily available fresh or frozen....

To make these slice and bake cookies even easier, you can make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the freezer to pull out whenever guests come by for the holidays! For another cookie recipe that’s perfect for the holidays, try my candy cane cookies, gingerbread cookie recipe or linzer cookie recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Baking powder — make sure to use fresh baking powder as it helps the cookies rise in the oven....

If prawns are not your favourite, take a look at our Chicken Risotto with Mushrooms recipe. I can’t think of a better comfort meal for myself than a creamy risotto. It’s hard to resist a bowl of steaming risotto when plump juicy prawns are involved. I can never decide between prawn pasta or prawn risotto. I love them both! The recipe I am sharing today is inspired by the traditional Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Risotto)....

If you love pickles, then you’ll love my Instant Pot Potato Salad and my BEST Macaroni Salad! Homemade Pickled Onions I absolutely love pickles. Whether it’s traditional dills or the more interesting veggie variety like okra, carrot, or daikon radish, there’s just something so divine about a tart, sweet, vinegary brine with the satisfying crunch of the vegetable. The only downside? Traditional pickling can be painfully tedious and time consuming....

Warm, gooey cinnamon apples that taste just like pie filling (minus the pie crust, of course) are so warm and comforting. And what makes these even better is when you eat them up warm from the pot with a big scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. It’s the perfect recipe to make if you’ve gone apple picking recently and have come back with buckets of fresh apples! You can make cinnamon apples with just about any kind of apples you like, be it Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Macintosh!...

High-Protein Plant-Based Quinoa and Lentil Burgers It appears this summer I’ve gone “patty mad”. I’ve been eagerly making large batches of delicious plant-based cauliflower patties, veggie fritters, and these quinoa and lentil burgers over the past couple of months, and I’m not set to slow down any time soon! Whether you’re looking for a meat-free BBQ veggie burger recipe or a hearty and wholesome vegan burger for mid-week meals, these crowd-pleasing quinoa lentil burgers are a must-try....

Roasted corn + smoky poblanos + shredded chicken + garlic lime vinaigrette. Pretty much all the spring and summer flavors we love, tossed together and served up in one neat little chicken orzo salad package. I’m totally feeling the Monday blues today. Why did the weekend have to end? We have two beautiful days of spring time weather here in Houston and we tried to soak in every drop of that sunshine....

The season of salads is upon us! And here’s another one to add to your list to make over and over again. My roasted garlic Italian couscous salad came about one evening when I was trying to clean the fridge and tie up all the loose ends in a neatly wrapped, meal prep friendly salad. Said, ‘loose ends’ happened to be around because someone I know went a little overboard in the produce aisle and cheese case at Costco and came back with what can only be described as the world’s largest log of fresh mozzarella and box of cherry tomatoes....