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Different variations of masoor dal In general, most dals including masoor dal come in variations such as whole vs. split and hulled vs. not hulled (meaning skin on or removed). You can learn more about how this applies to other dals in the ultimate guide to Indian dals. However, for masoor dal, the main popular varieties are whole masoor (unhulled) and split masoor dal aka red lentils (hulled). Below, we will go over the different varieties in detail and explain how each one can be used in Indian cooking....

I absolutely LOVE a good magic trick, don’t you? You know what, I’m gonna show you a trick right now! How about that? Okay so let’s take the words chicken enchilada. <– That’s one labor intensive pair of words right there. Between the making of the filling plus actually filling and folding business, you’re looking at an easy couple of hours. Now take those words, chicken enchilada and add a casserole at the end of it....

The White Russian quickly became the go-to after dinner or pretty much any time cocktail whether it’s for a dinner party, celebrating with friends, or a fun weekend treat it always hits the spot. The cream really mellows the flavor and adds richness making it taste almost like a grown-up iced latte, it’s so good! See my full recipe below including some fun variations to try too. What you need to make this recipe Vodka – the vodka doesn’t need to be super expensive and high quality but get one you enjoy....

If you can’t get enough baking with blackberries, try this Victoria Sponge Cake with Blackberry Compote and Blackberry Crumble Bars! Although I’m never thrilled to see the end of summer, the one thing that makes it bearable is blackberries coming into season. It’s a family tradition that we all go foraging for enough blackberries to keep us going until the next summer! First we gorged on them and then I made a tart and now a pie....

Good Friday morning to you all! I swear Friday’s and Saturdays are the best mornings to have. And what better way is there than to greet you with a jumbo zebra bundt cake that’s loaded with layers of vanilla and chocolate cake? I adapted this cake recipe from Naomi of Bakers Royale. Doesn’t she always have the most beautiful desserts? I think I could single handedly eat her entire website....

Love easy side dish recipes? Then you need to try my Pesto Risotto recipe! Healthy and Easy Lemon Parmesan Brown Rice Brown rice is a staple in my kitchen. It is easier for your stomach to digest and unlike white rice has a quicker cooking time. Brown rice has a wonderfully nutty flavor and a nice bite. Brown rice also known as the “unrefined” version of white rice is loaded with health benefits....

This is just one of those posts that I look forward to every year. Welcome to 2019 My Favorite Things post! I started sharing gift guides a few years back, but since last year, I’ve split it UP a bit with a My Favorite Kitchen Accessories post. Which btw, if you haven’t checked out, you definitely should, especially if you’re looking to upgrade a few accessories yourself or for gifts for the cook in your life!...

Asoka Halwa is a halwa variety, not very popular for some reason. It is one of the famous halwas served at South Indian weddings. There is generally so much to eat at weddings that I have never paid a lot of attention to it until I ate this at my Father’s 60th Birthday celebration. I had an opportunity to see the chef making it in our house. So when I was trying to make a sweet that I have never made before, my mom gave me this recipe and I tried it....

Furthermore, the muffins are made with common ingredients and simple steps that are welcoming to even the most novice baker. Whether you whip up a batch for afternoon baking therapy or surprise your family with them on a Saturday morning, there’s no reason not to make these easy blueberry muffins! For more blueberry recipes, check out my blueberry cheesecake recipe, blueberry scones recipe, and blueberry coffee cake recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Blueberries – opt for fresh blueberries whenever they are sweet and juicy or in-season....

Love easy make ahead brunch recipes? Then try my Egg Muffin Cups or Crustless Spinach Quiche! The Absolute BEST Broccoli Quiche Quiche is one of those amazing meals that you can have for breakfast, brunch, lunch OR dinner. Or, have it for all of them! It is protein packed and this broccoli quiche has plenty of veggies for a nutritious meal. The flaky crust and cheesy, fluffy eggs make this quiche so irresistible!...

What do you eat with broccoli salad? Bacon-wrapped filet mignon Beef Stew Instant Pot roast chicken Chicken piccata How do you cut broccoli for broccoli salad? Wash thoroughly Cut the florets from the stem Slice the florets from the stem side to the head and break into smaller pieces with your hands as needed. How long is broccoli salad good for in the fridge? This salad will keep for up to four days in the fridge but is best when you...

Love sweets? Try my Peanut Butter M&M Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and my Easy Blackberry Crisp! What Is Butter Brickle Ice Cream? Butter Brickle is my all time favorite ice cream flavor. I first tasted this ice cream at a local ice cream shop that makes there own ice cream with the cream from their very own dairy cows. (Pretty awesome huh?) I like butter pecan ice cream and thought this would be similar....

Next level breakfast right here. We’re talking about the most delicious, fluffy spiced pumpkin waffles you’ve ever had. This is what the weekends are all about. While you take a back seat on life and just let these buttery waffles guide the way. A generous pat of butter and real maple syrup just cascading off the sides. If we are anything alike, you certainly don’t need a lot of convincing when it comes to pumpkin-anything but these waffles?...

Take a look at our Cajun Shrimp Pasta and Cajun Chicken Alfredo if you can’t get enough of these flavours. Or Chicken and Sausage Gumbo for a classic New Orleans stew! In my quest to deliver the tastiest food to you I am absolutely determined to get dishes out that have been tested and approved by my family. Dishes that are equally loved by children and adults. Dishes that are quick, easy and inexpensive and preferably a one pot meal....

This delicious and easy dessert Cezerye gets its name from the Arabic word, Cezer which means carrots. In southern Turkey, Cezerye refers to all the desserts prepared with carrots. The carrots found in Turkey are reddish pink to purple and are very sweet. This dessert needs just a few ingredients and tastes very creamy and delicious. Cezerye is entirely Dairy-free and is a great Vegan Dessert. One more great option for Vegan dessert that is very easy to make is Moroccan Stuffed Dates....

I’m not sure I’ll ever want any burger other than this from here on out. Caramelized onions and aged white cheddar cheese all stuffed into a slightly spicy grilled chicken patty in a brioche bun with smashed avocados and greens? Please and thank you. I kept this one extra simple with mostly pantry staple ingredients, and you won’t find any fillers with bread crumbs in my recipe. If you happen to be one of those people that keep caramelized onions stashed away in the back of your freezer, first of all, I aim to be you....

Take a look at another Hungarian favourite also using paprika, Beef Goulash. I believe our bodies naturally know what they need to warm up. And the reason I think that is because whenever winter strikes, I start to dream of chicken and beef braises. These meals bring us comfort and warm us up from the inside. This recipe for chicken paprikash is one of those magic recipes. It doesn’t just taste delicious, it also makes us feel good afterwards....

If you’re throwing a bbq or grilling for a crowd, try my Grilled Steak Kebobs, and my reader’s favorite Grilled Chicken Caprese is sure to be a hit! Simple Chicken Satay Skewers If you’ve never made Thai Chicken Satay Skewers at home before you are missing out! This recipe uses boneless chicken breast (or chicken thighs) marinated in coconut milk, fish sauce, and curry paste then grilled. The chicken has so much flavor and is extremely tender....

Spring is all about the lemony desserts. Just look at that shiny, perfect lemon curd. This is the last year that I can say i’m in my ‘late twenties’ gulp and i’ve made it a personal goal to conquer all or most of my kitchen fears. Call it my culinary bucket list of recipes I want to conquer before the big shhhh 3-0. Things like vietnamese fresh spring rolls, homemade lemon curd, and perfecting a recipe for an all butter pie crust that’s both flakey and tender are just some of the things i’ve set out to do....

This recipe is sponsored by Calphalon. We’re using Calphalon Premier™ Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set to prepare today’s recipe. Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a recipe I ate all the time growing up. Except, my mom made it with chicken. As an adult, I love taking my childhood favorites and swapping out the meat for tofu to see if I still love them just as much as I did with poultry....