I can’t express my joy and excitement when I found a recipe starting with the letter X. Xian Bing is one of my best-ever recipes, not just because it is something that starts with one of the hardest alphabets to find a recipe with, but because my family loved it. My little one asked me if Xian Bing is an easy recipe to make. I replied that it was not too bad....
published Jun 26, 2023 I love learning creative new ways to use old ingredients, and this recipe for zucchini lentil fritters is a perfect example. Whether you have a garden full of zucchini to eat or simply want more vegetables in your life, these lentil fritters will help you get the job done. Mine are just starting in the garden and I can’t wait to make these again with them....
Pepperoncini chicken is the easiest chicken recipe you’ll ever make without putting much effort. It’s garlicky, tangy, and bursting with flavor. But I also love the fact that it doesn’t require any prep work. If you keep a jar of minced garlic in the refrigerator, you can even prep this recipe without getting out the garlic press or cutting board. Side note: for whatever reason, I hate washing cutting boards....
If you are a fan of no bake desserts, take a look at this gorgeous British pudding Citrus and Vanilla Bean Posset. So Italian week continues and this time I bring to you something Dolce. What comes to mind mind when anyone thinks of a classic Italian dessert? Tiramisu, of course! Every Italian restaurant has it on the menu and it’s a frequent visitor to our house. Why is it called Tiramisu?...
When I was planning out my third recipe under the Steamed meal’s theme, this Ammini Kozhukattai, popped into my mind. This is quite an underrated recipe and is usually made with leftover Kozhukattai dough. It is in fact one of my grandmother’s favorite recipes. She would make extra Kozhukattai dough just to make these Vegan Spiced Rice Flour Balls and enjoy. Kozhukattai is something that is made quite often at my house....
published Mar 18, 2022, updated Jul 17, 2024 There are two things that make sesame chicken worth that late-night fast food run: the crispy texture, and the sweet and spicy flavor. And this sesame chicken recipe gets both just right! The sauce is very simple, but it does the job. The honey helps it really cling to and moisten the crust, dueling with the spicy flavors of the crunchy sesame coating....
Indian Cuisine is a treasure of recipes and the more we dig into a particular cuisine, the more we come across traditional recipes. I am part of a Facebook Group called ‘Recipe Swap Challenge’. Each participating member is paired with another member and we have to cook from our pair’s blog. This month, I am paired with Poonam Bachhav, who blogs at ‘Annapurna’. I chose to make this Thekua, which is a popular snack as well as a festival recipe from the states of Bihar and Jharkhand....
No ripe bananas? No worries! I have an easy shortcut method to “ripen” bananas in about 10 minutes, and all you need is a sheet pan and a hot oven. If you “bake” bananas in their peels, you’ll end up with deep brown bananas with a pudding-like texture. And if you’re looking for more ways to bake with bananas, try my banana cupcakes recipe, banana cake recipe, and banana oatmeal cookies recipe....
Christmas had never been exciting for us until the kids came along and they started celebrating it in school. For the past few years, we started forming our own little family traditions that we follow during the holiday season. Among them making these sugar cookies are one of the tradition. For the past couple of years, I have been giving people edible gifts for Christmas. These cookies work great as gifts and the best part is the kids help me decorate these little treats....
The Best BBQ Salmon Bowls Recipe This barbecue salmon bowls is a well balanced meal that is both fresh and filling! Each component of these bowls is absolutely delicious. The BBQ salmon brings a smoky, slightly sweet taste which pairs beautifully with the tangy mango salsa! The cilantro lime cauliflower rice adds a light, fiber-packed base and the cilantro yogurt sauce really ties everything together. If you need a healthy dinner option, these bowls are a serious must try....
Shawarma seasoning that will make your heart sing. Shawarma has got to be one of the most popular middle eastern dishes out there! This one has been a long time coming. Not only are the two of us big shawarma fans, we’re also picky shawarma eaters. That means just any old thing won’t do. It has to be the best. So it took some tinkering on my part when I set out to make the best homemade shawarma seasoning....
If you are a taco fan, you will love serving this Black Bean and Corn Salsa with your ground beef tacos! This taco recipe has been long overdue. I can hardly believe I never shared it before as I’ve been making this ground beef taco and burrito filling for over a decade. My family believes I have perfected it over the years. The beef that comes out as a result of this recipe is truly the most delicious and flavourful thing that can be created while using very cheap ingredients....
For the last day of South meal dishes, I have a simple Carrot Curry with Coconut. Usually, there are 2-3 different kinds of curry / poriyal served in a meal. One is a stir-fried kind of curry / poriyal that does not have coconut in it. The other kind is the one with coconut. Also, there is a kootu in the meal as a side. I have a few other curries with coconut in the space that is commonly made in South India....
When it comes to fries, I love them as much as the next person; thick baked potato wedges, cheesy vegan Parmesan wedges, and even dishes like loaded nacho fries are some of my faves. But, for those days when I’m wanting something a little different (and the higher carbs in these polenta fries won’t cut it), then these lower-carb, slightly sweet baked carrot fries are the best! They may not be as crispy as their potato counterparts, but they are flavorful, slightly caramelized, nutritional, and you can bake them in the oven or make them as Air fryer carrot fries (which are crispier!...
This rice and chicken bake goes so well with our Cauliflower and Potato Curry. Who doesn’t love easy, all-in-one dish meals? Delicious, non-fussy dinners, which don’t require a lot of washing up too. Win on all fronts if you ask me. If you are a fan of vibrant Indian flavours of ginger, garlic, coriander and turmeric, you will fall in love with this chicken and rice recipe. This dish delivers quite a punch without being too spicy!...
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If you love making sweet bread, check out my Carrot Cake Loaf and my Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread. They are both perfect every time! I’ve always been a huge fan of pound cake and when you add in mini chocolate chips I love it even more! This Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Pound Cake is soft and moist with just a hint of vanilla. I tried different variations of this pound cake....
These chocolate scones are one of my go-to breakfast and brunch recipes, as everyone loves them. They’re not only soft and moist but flaky and tender. They’re also extremely easy to make! The most difficult part of this recipe is laminating the dough before refrigerating it. Even then, it’s straightforward and easy to get the perfect flaky layers. If you want another scone recipe for brunch, then try my blueberry scone recipe, cranberry orange scone recipe, or chocolate chip scone recipe....
published Jul 14, 2021, updated May 22, 2024 I’m not talking about the sweet English chutney made with cooked fruit. Instead, we’re looking toward Asia and the Middle East — India, to be exact! Indian chutneys are made from raw or spiced vegetables or fruits, yogurt, and plenty of herbs and spices. Mint chutney is a very popular example. It’s a flavorful, yogurt-based sauce with fresh mint, cilantro, garlic, and lemon....
Cinnamon roll muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. These muffins are a fun and creative twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, with sweet and spicy cinnamon filling layered between the soft and tender muffin batter. Muffins are one of our favorite weekend baking projects to use for after-school snacks throughout the week. They are also the easiest to bake and there is something for everyone....
