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Not kidding here, but I literally had this for dinner for almost a week straight. Why, you ask? Because 1.) I was recipe testing and 2.) I was obsessing. But not necessarily in that order. Asian take-out is my favorite kind of food to make and eat. Because i’m a sucker for chicken and veggies in a sweet spicy glaze. And this lighter orange chicken is just the ticket. I can consume all I want, guilt-free because the chicken is just like the restaurants fried version but it’s NOT FRIED....

Ginger and Garlic made into a paste - adds umami to the dish Heavy cream - Helps keep the chicken moist Cream cheese - Adds tang and richness Black salt (Kala namak) - Adds a tangy and tart flavor Cinnamon powder - Adds a subtle sweetness and back of the throat spice Cumin powder - Adds nuttiness and warmth Coriander powder - Adds warmth and earthiness Dried methi leaves - Adds a bitterness and earthiness to the chicken Thai chili - Adds an herbal and subtle heat Cilantro - Adds fresh herby taste....

Buttermilk, a super drink was a very common drink in every Indian household. As the times have changed, people are shifting toward more modern drinks which are not necessarily always healthy. Buttermilk is one of the oldest forms of healthy drink that is known by many different names in different parts of India. Today, I am going to be blogging about Masala Chaas or Spiced Buttermilk, which is a cold refrigerated drink that is spiced with basic ingredients such as green chili, ginger, cilantro, cumin powder, and chaat masala....

My family loves Lentil Soup. So thinking along the same lines, I wanted to make something different and that is how I landed on this Middle Eastern Chick Peas Soup. The flavors are very simple and can be made in less than 30 minutes (if using canned beans). Middle Eastern Chick Peas Soup was perfect for weeknight dinner and I had 2 happy kids who went to bed stating that they want to eat this soon again....

Strawberry Upside Down Cakes If you love pineapple upside down cake, you are going to absolutely love strawberry upside down cake! I made these in mini portions using a muffin tin because, not only are they totally adorable, but they are the perfect portion of cake! The strawberry layer on top (baked on bottom) makes these super moist and infused with a delightful fruity flavor. Just like a typical upside down cake these mini cakes get inverted to show the delicious fruit layer on top!...

Serve it with our Winter Salad with Red Cabbage, Kale and Pomegranate. The sweet and zingy pomegranate molasses dressing will compliment and highlight the flavours of this chicken tagine. I’ve been slightly obsessed with North African flavours of ras el hanout, which first appeared on my blog six years ago in the form of Roasted Vegetables and Couscous Bowl with Moroccan-spiced Chicken. I had no idea how to use it, so I invented that recipe which turned out surprisingly well....

published Jun 16, 2021, updated Oct 08, 2021 When you want to make an impressive looking dessert without exerting much effort, these beautiful little cakes are the perfect solution! There are many different ways to make them, and yes, some recipes for moong dal cake are much more difficult and time consuming than others. Fortunately, this particular recipe isn’t difficult to make, and it doesn’t take very long, either!...

If you’ve been on the lookout for a pastry that seamlessly blends flaky layers with a sweet and nutty filling, you’re in for a treat. Nazook, a traditional Armenian pastry, has a way of capturing hearts with its irresistible taste and charming simplicity. When looking for recipes to make with the alphabet N, this was the first recipe my husband looked at. I fell in love with the name of the pastry even without looking at the ingredients and decided that this was what I was going to make....

There’s no yeast in this recipe, but instead, these donuts use baking powder as a leavening agent. They come together faster than yeasted donuts, so you can get these donuts ready quicker. They’re also fried at a slightly lower temperature than other donuts to create the classic crunchy and raggedy exterior these old fashioned glazed donuts are known for. Want another classic donut recipe? Try my baked donuts, glazed donuts recipe or apple cider donuts recipe....

I make pani at home and also buy puris from the store. The real thrill here was to make the puris from scratch. I was really looking forward to making the puris and I am so glad I did. When talking to one of my friends, I casually mentioned that I am thinking about making homemade puris for pani puri. She immediately told me to use the roti press to make the puris since they yielded puris of the same size and thickness....

If there’s anything on this planet that is ‘worth the calories’, it’s a homemade spicy chicken sandwich. We start by brining chicken breasts, tenders, or thighs in a buttermilk pickle juice combo overnight. This allows the flavor to really get all the way into each bite. And then we’ll dredge them in seasoned flour and fry them up until they’re extra crispy. I know, the internet is filled with chicken sandwich recipes....

If you’re making these popovers for breakfast or brunch, pair them with my frittata recipe or homemade quiche. They also go great with a dish like my easy chicken florentine, where they can soak up the sauce. What You Need to Make This Recipe Milk — milk adds moisture and flavor to the popovers. I prefer using whole cow’s milk. Flour — to get the strong crust that will trap the steam inside the popovers that helps them get sky-high, you need all-purpose flour....

Let me introduce you to my new favorite way to eat chicken – crispy chicken carnitas from your pressure cooker. Bear with me while I’m having this moment of carnitas insanity, and if it’s not too much to ask, have this moment with me, won’t you? It all starts with crispy shredded chicken that we’ve pressure cooked, then shredded and broiled for a hot second, so the chicken gets nice and crispy on the outside but stays tender and juicy on the inside....

These delicious pumpkin donuts are baked, not fried, for those who want to make homemade donuts but don’t feel like breaking out a vat of oil for frying. But not to worry, they’re just as tasty! They’re delicious plain, but I’ve got a delicious maple glaze recipe if you’re craving a glazed donut. These donuts also taste delicious with a simple cinnamon-sugar coating if you’re not a glazed donut fan!...

Make sure to check out Socca - Chickpea flatbread, Idli - Indian rice cakes and Neer dosai - rice crepes for more Vegan and gluten free breakfast options. Quinoa is one of the whole grains that I don’t mind including in my diet, but my husband is not a big fan of it. He would not eat quinoa as is, but when I use it hidden in recipes like this Quinoa Brown Rice Adai, he does not mind it at all....

Diwali / Deepavali is around the corner and it is time to indulge in delicious sweets and snacks. My theme for this week’s BM is very apt for the season and for the next 3 days I will be posting Diwali sweets and savories. For new cooks, making sweets and savories could be a little intimidating and hence I am going to be posting recipes that are very easy to make and can be made under 30 minutes....

We have successfully completed our month long A-Z Baking Around the World Mega Marathon. This was truly a learning experience and we learned so much from each other and about other food cultures around the world. These month long marathon happens twice a year and we have the themes planned out way earlier (at least 6 months prior if not more). In spite of this, I always end up running around during the last minute and this April was no different....

Should this roast duck recipe spark a love affair with fowl, set a lunch date with a seared duck breast sandwich. I layer mine with artichokes and roasted red peppers on a chewy ciabatta. Roasted duck Let me tell you what I love about roasted duck for Christmas dinner: My roast duck recipe brightens the game-bird flavour with Christmassy mandarin halves and garlic. Putting them inside the cavity releases a fragrant steam while roasting that will infuse the meat and keep it juicy....

Roomali Roti, the soft and thin Handkerchief flatbread was on my to-do list for a very long time. Growing up, any time when eating out, I was fascinated by the name of the roti and how thin it was and ordered it quite often. The chewy and soft roti was a perfect flatbread to eat with rich paneer gravies. Rumali Roti is a popular flatbread from the regions of India and Pakistan....

For different takes on a gratin recipe, try my Cauliflower Gratin or Butternut Squash Casserole! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. If I had my way I would eat potatoes every day! I am such a meat and potato lover. That is especially true when it comes to a holiday dinner, when potatoes are a non-negotiable item. These rosemary potatoes au gratin are like a warm blanket on a rainy day....