The key to tasty tomato rice is keeping it simple. The tomato rice sauce or thokku can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. We can bring this mixture out anytime to mix with rice. Pair the thakkali sadam with appalam (papad) / vadam or potato curry and we have a comfort meal. There is a joke about the TamBramhs and how we are recognized based on what we carry during our train journeys....
Festive and so not boozy! This is the festive sangria mocktail that I served at my Friendsgiving party this year, and can I just toot my own horn for a second and say that everyone that tried it not only enjoyed it, but we had quite a few people that even went back for refills! I take that as a total win. And what’s not to love? It’s fruity, a little fizzy, and makes you feel like you can celebrate with everyone else that is having a boozy cocktail!...
I love to serve this beautiful fish dish with some roasted asparagus and rice or a nice big salad. It’s also super easy to adapt this recipe using chicken in case you have any non-fish eaters in your house. If you want to sub in chicken breasts just filet them, pound flat and use exactly as you would the sole. You will have to increase the bake time as the chicken is denser (see my tips on that below)....
Coming at you straight from the Island of Capri today! Can I ask you to take another look at the picture above, and let’s just have a moment of silence for the most beautiful, tender chocolate cake that’s entirely floureless! This decadent and luxurious flourless chocolate cake (or Torta Caprese) was one of my main attractions for making the hike from Positano to Capri this past summer. Nevermind the Blue Grotto, what can compare with a flourless chocolate cake?...
If you’re asking yourself, can you really make risotto with orzo, the answer is yes! Orzo risotto is the side dish you didn’t know you needed. It’s extra luxe, made with rice-shaped pasta (which is delicious in soups, by the way) instead of risotto made with traditional arborio rice. Each bite is a party in your mouth. Seriously luxurious with tender orzo pasta, a little knob of butter for sheen, and a splash of cream to make this just a little something special....
Packed with the warm spice of cinnamon and ginger, deep caramel notes of molasses, and rich melted butter, these waffles have the decadent flavor of gingerbread cookies but are so simple to whip up. Make them for Christmas morning breakfast, or serve them up for a festive holiday breakfast! If you’re looking for more holiday breakfast recipes, try my gingerbread muffins recipe, cranberry orange scones recipe, and gingerbread pancakes recipe....
Nothing beats fresh waffles on the weekend! When I purchased a new waffle maker and went a little crazy making waffles. I made everything from chocolate waffles to banana, and then finally these Greek Yogurt Waffles. The Greek Yogurt Waffles were by far my favorite! These Greek Yogurt Waffles are the BEST because they are: Quick! Ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Easy! Combine your wet and dry ingredients separately then add them together....
Serve it up with some tortilla chips and a Margarita and you’ve got yourself the best Mexican appetizer you could ask for. My recipe is super simple, uses fresh ingredients, and can be whipped up in about 5 minutes. See my step by step recipe below including my favorite ways to use it and how to adapt the flavor! What you need to make this recipe Avocados – they must be ripe for the best flavor and texture....
Super Customizable Healthy Homemade Granola Bars It’s time to ditch ‘convenient’ store-bought granola bars loaded with sugar, empty calories, and preservatives from your meal plan. Instead, replace them with easy homemade healthy granola bars that fuel your body with great macro and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Plus, with only a few minutes to prep these healthy snack bars, you’ll never need (or want) to buy them again! These naturally vegan granola bars are a nutritional powerhouse with a combination of ingredients that provide plenty of fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats....
These garlic knots are KILLER. Like absolutely the best thing to happen to a bowl of tomato basil soup. Pillowy soft on the outside and loaded with melted butter spiked with minced garlic cloves and fresh parsley. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve tested this recipe to make sure they’re absolutely perfect. I’ve dipped and dunked my way through so many batches that I stopped counting at six....
If you are after a lighter version, take a look at our Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe. Or for a plant-based option, try Vegan Alfredo Sauce! I still remember the days when I used to buy jarred Alfredo sauce thinking I could use shortcuts in the kitchen to get dinner on the table quicker. Little did I know that homemade sauce takes almost as long to make from scratch as it is to heat up the store bought variety....
I love serving this chicken over a bed of rice to soak up the delicious sauce, but it goes well with anything from noodles to roasted vegetables to a simple salad. Similar to my moo goo gai pan and chicken fried rice recipe, this delicious dinner cooks up in one pan, so not only do you get tender, flavorful chicken for dinner, but cleaning up is a breeze. If you want another easy dinner recipe, then try my garlic shrimp, blackened salmon, or chicken curry recipe....
We’ve had Honey Harissa Chicken Bowls on repeat over here for the better part of a month! And I’m telling you, once you give these a try, you’ll be adding them to the weekly rotation too. It’s something about the combination of Harissa (a North African pepper paste) and honey that makes the chicken so flavorful. And how do you take something like that and make it a full meal without having to make sides?...
Don’t let the terminology scare you, though. Blind baking or par-baking a pie crust is quite straightforward. While it’s not as simple as throwing a pie crust into the oven, this post will guide you through the steps to get the perfect crust! Want more pie recipes? Try my apple pie recipe, pumpkin pie recipe, or lemon meringue pie recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Pie crust — this homemade pie crust recipe is my go-to recipe....
If you love barbecue, then you’ve got to try my Bourbon Barbecue Sauce and my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwiches! Why You Should Be Making Barbecue in the Slow Cooker These pork ribs are super easy to make, tender and loaded with flavor. This is an awesome way to prepare ribs without turning the oven on. The ribs cook low and slow in the crockpot for 8 hours! The ribs start off with an easy dry rub: Brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and chipotle chili pepper....
Love cake as much as I do? Then you need to try my Carrot Cake recipe and my Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe! Homemade Marble Bundt Cake I’ve never been much of a marble cake fan. That is, until this recipe. I typically find them to be pretty dry and the chocolate portion to be a bit lacking. This marble cake, however, does not disappoint! It’s super soft, moist and buttery....
I love sambar recipes that are made with a lot of vegetables. Every time I make sambar, I add tons of vegetables in sambar as my boys love eating them. Hence I make kootu more often than I make regular sambar. This rasavangi has a lot of kathrikkai / brinjal and is made with freshly ground spices and tuvaram paruppu / toor dal. Amma always plans lunch based on what she is planning to make for dinner....
10 Minutes To Make The summer sun is here, which means it is officially BBQ season everyone! And with BBQ season comes lots and lots (and lots) of BBQ sauce, please. This summer looks set to be a little bit ‘different’ to most – but that doesn’t mean we can’t still spend some time in the garden, enjoying a delicious vegan barbecue (or ten!). Now, barbecue sauce can be a bit of a touchy subject....
Diet-Friendly Keto Flaxseed Bread No matter your dietary requirements, no one should have to forego bread. Over the years, I’ve made plenty of gluten-free bread loaves, rolls, and baguettes. However, if you’re looking for a gluten-free bread that is also high in fiber and protein, and low-carb (keto!), this flaxseed bread recipe is a must-try. The fiber helps to keep you full for longer while supporting a healthy gut. Meanwhile, flaxseeds are also packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-lipoic acid), which help to lower total cholesterol....
The best part about this cake is that it comes together easily. If you don’t want to make a layered cake, then down below I share how you can make this as a single-layered cake, making it even easier. If you like sweet and tart desserts, then try my lemon bar recipe, lemon cake recipe, and lemon cupcake recipe as well! What You Need to Make This Recipe Flour — this recipe uses all-purpose flour....
