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Beans poriyal is a vegetable side dish that pairs so well with thayir sadam (yogurt rice) or lemon rice. It is a spicy stir fried Indian vegetable side dish that uses green beans, also known as French beans. The green beans get a nutty depth from shredded coconut and curry leaves that are ground into a wet masala and caramelized until the beans and masala are one. You can pack these green beans as a side dish for lunch or to round out an Indian-inspired Thanksgiving menu....

Kofta curry is my son’s favorite any time of the year. The minute I ask him for suggestion to make a subzi, he comes up with malai kofta without fail. I have the malai kofta recipe and another kofta recipe called the Kofta Noor Jahani in the blog. I wanted to make something different and hence came up with the idea of making the cabbage and paneer kofta curry. I also had some paneer left after making Paneer fried rice (recipe coming soon) and hence decided to add that as well....

But the fun doesn’t stop there — these easy cake mix cookies bow to your every flavor whim based on the type of cake mix you use. You can make strawberry cookies with strawberry cake mix, spiced cookies with spiced cake mix, or chocolate chip cookies with white cake mix and chocolate chips– the possibilities are endless! For more easy cookie recipes, try my Andes mint cookies recipe, lemon crinkle cookies recipe, and oatmeal cream pies recipe....

So clearly, i’m on some kind of crazy caramelized onion train and not willing to get off. Yes friends, it’s true! But it’s bold flavors like these that make the holiday gatherings a little more cozy, a little more fun, and a LOT more delicious. I’m calling this a ‘savory french toast’ but you can call it a ‘breakfast casserole’ if you wish, or we can drop both names and just call it what it really is — ‘the best brunch ever’....

It’s finally here – quesabirria! Golden, crispy tortillas dipped in consomme and pan-fried loaded with shredded tender beef, lots of fresh cilantro, and chopped onions. And alongside our tacos, we’ll serve up a bowlful of homemade consomme. My favorite local food truck spikes the consomme with lots of lime juice, and you bet I’m passing that little secret down to you! The acid in the lime juice helps cut through all that cheesy goodness....

Love making healthy noodle recipes? Try my easy Chicken Lo Mein recipe, and my Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is light and low carb! the best Chicken Chow Mein I love making my favorite take-out dishes at home. They taste so much better and take no time to make! My favorite thing is I can easily use whatever veggies and protein I have on hand. It’s a great way to clear out the fridge before a big grocery shop!...

If you love Asian-inspired recipes, then you’ve got to try my Asian Steak and Noodles or my Fried Rice in the Air Fryer! Super Crispy Chicken Katsu Homemade chicken Katsu is the perfect weeknight dinner. (No takeout required!) It’s super simple to make and tastes amazing. Chicken Katsu is a Japanese-style chicken cutlet that is breaded and then fried. It comes out super crispy on the outside and perfectly juicy and tender on the inside....

published Oct 14, 2022 Some of my favorite desserts include Middle Eastern halva, Greek cookies called melomakarona, and maamoul (date-filled semolina cookies). I also have a thing for bread — and today’s recipe is a combination of both! Chocolate babka is a Jewish dessert bread. One of the coolest parts of this dish is that you’ll have to braid it before you bake it, similarly to challah bread. But, don’t be intimidated by this step....

A stack of rich chocolate pancakes makes a great addition to a brunch spread or to simply enjoy on their own any day of the week. Serve topped with fresh berries and a hot mug of coffee or freshly steeped tea. For more pancake recipes from scratch, try my banana pancakes, classic pancake recipe, or pumpkin pancakes. What You Need to Make This Recipe Flour – all-purpose flour creates the perfect soft pancake texture....

I will certainly be sharing this grande sandwich and serving it with an elegant side of Celeriac Remoulade for a little lunchtime je ne sais quoi! French women are world renowned for their intelligence, strength and style. Simone de Beauvoir, Joan of Arc, Coco Chanel and the Croque Madame. The French female is a force to be reckoned with so, naturally, she should be honoured in sandwich form. What is a Croque Madame?...

Scones may seem complicated, but they’re shockingly easy to make. You don’t need special equipment to make homemade orange cranberry scones. Simply mix the ingredients together, and you’ll have scones with sweet crumbly edges with soft, moist centers in no time. See all my tips and tricks below, and you’ll have perfect scones in no time. Want another scone recipe? Try my chocolate chip scones recipe, pumpkin scones recipe, or blueberry scones recipe....

Take a look at our salad recipe collection for inspiration if like us you live off salads in the summer months! I often feel like whenever summer comes around, tomatoes get all the love. And while I adore big, ripe and juicy tomatoes, cucumbers get my vote for their freshness and crunch! Cucumbers are often seen simply as a supporting vegetable for the real stars like tomatoes. And sometimes that is their role like in this Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad....

You know those recipes that it seems like everyone’s grandparents know, yet all with their slight personal twist? Well, I introduce you to Gurkensalat – a light German cucumber salad that is probably known by German Oma’s everywhere and passed down through the family. This recipe is healthy, low-carb, oil-free, vegan, gluten-free, yet creamy and flavorful! This recipe is quick to prepare, takes minimal effort, is low-budget, but also super versatile- with lots of little tweaks to customize it your taste buds....

If you love fruit cocktails, then you’ve got to try my my Pineapple Sunset Cocktail and my Mixed Berry Margaritas recipes! What’s To Love About Mojitos? Mojitos are hands down my all time favorite drink. They are so refreshing, light, and sweet; perfect for sipping year-round! I’ve made a holiday version with Cranberry and Pomegranate and a Classic Mint Mojito, but now it’s time for this sweet and tart Blood Orange Mojito!...

Love Sweet Potatoes as much as I do?! Then try my Mashed Sweet Potatoes or my Loaded Mexican Sweet Potato Skins! These Sweet Potato Wedges make the perfect side dish to any summer meal! Caramelized and crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Cooking the sweet potatoes on the grill gives the outside a nice smoky char and adds so much flavor! Plus you don’t have to turn on the oven....

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce There’s nothing like slow cooked pasta sauce that’s been simmering all day. This homemade spaghetti sauce is loaded with spicy Italian sausage, fire roasted tomatoes and crushed tomatoes. The sauce is simmered low and slow for 8 hours! The sauce gets super thick, rich and loaded with flavor. Cooking the tomato sauce for a long period of time helps to bring out the sweetness in the tomatoes....

Love chicken thighs as much as I do? Then give my Honey Sriracha Chicken a try! Tandoori Chicken Yes you can make Tandoori Chicken at home!! This recipe takes only 10 minutes of prep time and only 7 ingredients! All you need is a grill or broiler to achieve crispy golden brown chicken. Typically Grilled Tandoori Chicken is made with red food dye to color the chicken. I’m not a huge fan of adding dye to my food so I added in some paprika for some spice and for a little pop of red....

Looking for more soup recipes? Try my Italian Meatball Soup and my Italian Gnocchi Kale and Sausage Soup! Homemade Tomato Spinach Tortellini Soup This Easy Tomato Spinach Tortellini Soup is one of my favorites. It’s quick and easy, makes tons of leftovers, and tastes amazing! Plus, it’s loaded with tomatoes, fresh spinach, cheesy tortellini, and tons of garlic and onion. You can also add some sausage or beef to this soup if your prefer....

Traditionally, empanada filling varies greatly. You can fill them with beef, chicken, pork, cheese, and/or vegetables. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite empanada recipes, filled with beef, potatoes, and vegetables! They’re so irresistible that I recommend you make a double batch because everyone will want seconds. What You Need to Make This Recipe Ground chuck — ground chuck usually has a higher amount of fat than regular ground beef, making it extra flavorful....

Oh how quickly this became an everyday kale crunch salad for us! When I found myself going through the Chick-fil-A drive-thru three times a week, I knew I had to come up with a homemade alternative I could throw together for quick lunches! This kale crunch salad has it all. It starts with a base of kale. Then, I toss in any kind of cabbage that I might have on hand!...