It’s a rich and indulgent dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal or to serve guests. It comes together in 30 minutes or less and is super flavorful despite the short ingredient list. You will absolutely fall in love with this dish when you take your first bite of the restaurant-worthy glossy and silky noodles. If you want to try more easy pasta recipes, then try my chicken pesto pasta, chicken alfredo recipe, or shrimp alfredo recipe....
Are you like me, do you judge a pizza by it’s crust? Some people like a thin and crispy crust, while others like a fluffy, thick and chewy one. My idea of a perfect homemade pizza crust is thick and chewy — after all, I do have to stay true to my Chicago roots, don’t I? 😉 Homemade pizza crust can sound like a very daunting task, I know. I was scared of it for the longest time....
Toasting the semolina Kesari starts with coarse semolina, aka the grain that pasta is made of. The semolina is toasted in warm ghee to bring out its nutty flavors. At the end of this process, the little semolina granules will be all coated with a layer of butter-y ghee, at which point they will be set aside while a sweet sugar broth is prepped to imbue the semolina. Adding the roasted semolina in batches ensures that it doesn’t clump when added to the pineapple broth....
For another easy puff pastry dessert, that is ideal for seasonal summer fruit, take a look at our Peach and Blackberry Tart. Puff Pastry Desserts The abundance of ripe summer fruit has been driving me mad! I LOVE baking but my busy life has got the best of me and I’ve been missing out on one of my favourite pastimes. So I had to cheat a little… or compromise…whatever you are more comfortable with....
Podalangai or snake gourd is one of my ever favorite vegetables. I never really thought that I would miss this vegetable so much after I moved to the US. This is one of the vegetables that are hard to find here in US markets. I used to buy this frozen and use it, but I never really liked it. Once we started our backyard vegetable gardening, we slowly started focusing on planting vegetables that are hard to find here in the US....
Take this from someone who loves a good midweek chicken stir fry; this is the ONE to make. Don’t believe I’m the chicken stir fry queen? Have you seen the one with black pepper, my jalapeño chicken, or the saucy chicken broccoli stir fry? This Chicken zucchini stir fry is one of those meals that I find myself making all the time. It’s easy because the same ingredients I use in the sauce are the ones that go into the marinade for the chicken....
PUCKER UP. Creamy lemon squares have been on repeat for the last two weeks at our house. They’re citrusy, tangy, sweet, and so addicting. These lemon bars are a spin-off of the key lime pie bars I shared a few years ago, which happens to be the #1 dessert recipe on the blog. All this to say, that if you loved those, you’ll want to give these a try too....
Are you ready for this? Today i’m sharing with you one of the most easiest recipes ever. I don’t even know if I can call these almond crescents with chocolate an actual recipe. Yup, it’s that easy. They’re good to us in so many ways. Ready in 15 minutes, chocolate, raspberries, crunchy almonds on top, did I mention chocolate? CHOC-O-LATE. These almond crescents with chocolate were a BIG hit with my friends this past weekend....
Hearty, Protein-Packed Lentil Patties Whether you want a hearty lentil fritters appetizer or side, or a new plant-based burger patty, these versatile lentil patties are an excellent option. They’re made up of 11 ingredients (herbs and spices included) and packed with healthy plant-based protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. I’m no stranger to enjoy veggie-packed fritters; in fact, I’ve already shared cauliflower patties, veggie fritters, and millet fritters. These lentil patties have officially joined my rotation – and I love that they can be sized up and down (or even made into ‘balls’) based on whether you want a side or main....
published Feb 28, 2024 Roasted miso chicken pairs one of my favorite proteins with one of my favorite Asian ingredients! Miso, a staple in Japan for over 1,300 years, is crafted through fermenting soybeans with koji, derived from fermented rice, barley, or soybeans. This paste, rich in umami, emerges from a traditional process, resulting in a versatile ingredient with deep flavors. Fermented miso paste has a one-of-a-kind taste you won’t find anywhere else....
If you love this recipe, take a look at my more elevated version of Salmon Fishcakes with Creamy White Wine Sauce. When I woke up this morning I didn’t plan to blog about salmon cakes, but I did plan to finally clean out my fridge and use up all the leftovers for lunch. If my mum taught me anything, when I was still impressionable, it was that being frugal was definitely a virtue!...
published Nov 08, 2021, updated Jan 04, 2022 When you’re craving a true comfort food meal, not much hits the spot as well as devouring a rack of sticky, saucy ribs. It truly doesn’t matter if they’re short ribs, spare ribs, or baby backs. A plate full of tender, juicy Chinese-spiced meat slathered in Asian bbq sauce is sure to bring a smile. Chinese Five Spice Ribs Cuisine: Asian If you’re not familiar with Chinese five spice, you’re in for a real treat....
When deciding for the recipes to bake for the baking mega marathon, I only had savory dishes lined up. As the days went by I managed to include a few sweet bakes. Savory bakes and especially those that I can serve as dinner is very popular in my house. I have seen many swirl buns filled with chocolate or cinnamon. But when I saw the savory version on Priya’s space, I picked up the idea and made the buns....
Looking for more buckwheat breakfast recipes, try Buckwheat Pancakes! Buckwheat is my comfort food. It’s the taste of childhood. Memories of sitting in a tiny, sun-filled kitchen and slurping on a warm and fluffy buckwheat kasha drowned in cold milk are one of my earliest. I still remember the contrast of temperatures, which made it somehow more exciting for a five-year-old me! I’ve now given my love of buckwheat to the rest of my family....
published Jun 22, 2022, updated Jul 26, 2024 Everywhere I go, there’s a new kabob to try! And whether it was tikka to kefta to koobideh, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each down to the last bite. Today I’m talking about shashlik, a Georgian pork shish kebab marinated overnight in olive oil, onions, white wine, garlic, paprika, and oregano. The resulting flavor is tangy, earthy, peppery, and just sweet enough to combat the savoriness of the pork....
This week’s theme of single-serve desserts has really brought me out of my comfort zone. I am a believer of traditional baking and this week I have made up my mind to bake two of our favorite things in the microwave. I am so glad that the experiment worked out wonderfully and after yesterday’s Single-serve Carrot cake, my single-serve brownie has come out exceptionally good. The classic brownies that I bake are still the best ever recipe and if making a large batch, I will look nowhere other than my recipe....
Not a fan of polenta? You can serve it over pasta or these fluffy herb and garlic mashed potatoes! Looking for a meal to help you face colder weather? Have I got a treat for you! It’s the perfect time of year for this Italian beef stew recipe with tender meat, rich gravy and huge depth of flavour. Everything you could hope for and so much more. Make it in a slow cooker or Instant Pot for a low effort but hearty meal!...
In the last few years, coconut sugar (aka coconut palm sugar/blossom sugar) has exploded into the food scene as a natural, unrefined alternative to cane sugar with a lower GI ranking. It has a caramel-esque flavor and brown color (as it’s unrefined); Perfect for making these soft chocolate chip coconut sugar cookies! Although I often bake recipes with sugar-free alternatives, I love the flavor of coconut sugar and have several coconut sugar recipes, including this vegan coconut cake, and the option to use it for this chocolate chip banana bread, vegan snickerdoodles, and these double chocolate chip fudge cookies....
There are different ways they liked their coffee, but what made it all come together was that it was filter coffee. My dad likes his coffee strong with no sugar/little sugar. He likes the bitterness of the coffee to come through. My mother likes it lighter, with loads of sugar in it. She sees the sweet side of the coffee. My husband likes it right in between, medium colored with just the right amount of sugar....
If you love spatchcock chicken, you need to try Spatchcock Roast Chicken in Breadcrumbs and Potatoes! No matter what season of the year we are in I find myself craving vibrant flavours to perk up our evening dinners. I love when a humble chicken can be elevated to something new and exciting. If you have never experienced spatchcocked chicken, you are in for a treat! It takes a bit of effort, but it’s all worthwhile for extra moist chicken!...
