Love Soup as much as I do? Then try my Instant Pot Vegetable Soup or my White Chicken Chili! Repurpose your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! Are you looking for an easy way to use up all of that extra Thanksgiving turkey? Loaded to the brim with Mexican flavors, this simple and quick tortilla soup has you covered. Best of all, from start to finish this soup recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes!...
Make this classic eggnog recipe with your preferred bourbon, rum, or brandy, or make extra light and airy cocktails by adding in whipped meringue made with egg whites. And, because it’s cooked on the stove, it’s safe to consume if you want to make it nonalcoholic and suitable for any guest at your holiday party. Finish this classic Christmas cocktail with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon for extra cheer to pair with your favorite holiday desserts....
(Thank you, Splenda® for sponsoring this sweet post and supporting the Vikalinka kitchen!) The spring is in the air or is it love? I think both and the buzz and excitement are nearly palpable as the country is getting ready to celebrate the royal wedding number 2 and planning warmer weather shenanigans! I didn’t want to stay behind, so my contribution is in the form of a cake. But not just any cake....
For the alphabet E, I wanted to make something out of ellu / sesame for sure. The first thing that came to my mind was Ellu Urundai, but I was very reluctant to make it as we make it only during death anniversary ceremonies. That is when I came across this very simple ellu urundai recipe on the internet which was very different from what we make for the ceremony....
When thinking of the alphabet E, the choices were many. I had plans to make Empanada, but that is already made and blogged about. Then I wanted to make something with Ellu (sesame) but had better plans for its usage. That is how I landed on this, Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad. Everything seemed right about this Creamy Mexican Street Corn Salad. I knew the boys would love it. I had all the ingredients that I needed, but I postponed making it for so long....
I finally made an ultra-smooth and creamy hummus. This is certainly not the first recipe of it’s kind. But this one is my all-time favorite. For me, hummus has to be creamy, scoopable with a pita chip and has the perfect amount of seasonings. A harmonious bite through and through. This recipe is one that I’ve worked extra hard on because, right now, you can’t always find your favorite convenience foods at the grocery store....
Better yet the homemade crust is brushed with a super simple garlic oil and then topped with fresh arugula it truly is delicious! What you need to make this recipe Pizza dough – See my step by guide for making homemade pizza dough it’s super easy and makes the most delicious pizza crust! Onion – The onion is thinly sliced and sauteed slowly so they caramelize, it adds a ton of delicious flavor!...
If you love peanut butter as much as I do, then you’re going to love these recipes too. Try my Peanut Butter Blossoms, Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, and these amazing Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Sandwich Cookies! Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Are you ready for the the easiest cookie recipe ever!? These cookies can be made in one bowl without a mixer and only require 8 simple ingredients!...
homemade focaccia bread Nothing beats freshly baked bread at home! Your house will smell amazing, and is there anything better than warm bread, straight out of the oven? I don’t think so! This recipe is so easy and comes together in only 20 minutes of prep time! I’ve included a step-by-step video and pictures below to make it even easier! Most breads take hours to make but this focaccia is ready in just ONE HOUR!...
If you love a creamy vegan carbonara, you will most likely also enjoy this delicious pasta with garlic butter sauce. The scent of fried garlic in oil or butter is probably my favorite scent when it comes to food. It should be called “Garlic N°5” haha. But seriously, if you are also a garlic fan, you will understand what I mean. In the past, I loved eating Spaghetti Aglio e Olio in Italian restaurants....
This recipe is sponsored by our friends over at Challenge Butter. We’re using their high-quality butter to make today’s easy sheet pan salmon dinner! One sheet pan dinners are what make weeknight dinners possible around here most nights! You know, the kind of dinner where you get two sides and a protein cooking up and coming out of the oven at the same time. So you’re not doing backflips to get sides out of the oven while the stove is cooking up the protein....
Also what differentiates the naan from the rest of the Indian flatbreads like roti or chapatti is the fact that it contains yeast or a similar leavening agent. I have seen making Nan in several TV shows and read through it in several cookbooks. With a little tweaking based on my liking, this is a recipe that works great for me. For me making naan was always the Ah-Ah thing....
Love making DIY recipes? Then try my Homemade Everything Bagel Recipe or Learn how to make your own Burger Buns at home! homemade english muffins When I was pregnant I was in search of breakfast recipes that would be easy to prep and stash in the freezer. I came across a bunch of freezer breakfast sandwich recipes but they all required English muffins. I searched forever trying to find a package of English muffins that had minimal clean ingredients....
For a spaghetti meat sauce, try my Spaghetti Bolognese. I stopped relying on mass produced spaghetti sauce almost a decade ago. All it took was discovering how easy it is to make my own! I’ve had this recipe for a long time but didn’t think to share it. I guess I always felt like it was so basic that it didn’t deserve space on my blog. How wrong I was!...
Hi my name is Marzia and I’m addicting to warm and bubbly dips. This is the easiest, most addicting chipotle shrimp corn dip you’ll ever have. The first time I made this dip was for an impromptu get together with friends. Not expecting much, I put it together rather quickly and popped it in the oven minutes before they arrived. And out came the most bubbly and melty ooey-gooey dip that had us all standing around the baking dish with tortilla chips in hand....
If you love easy breakfast recipes like this, then you need to try my Sour Cream Coffee Cake Streusel Muffins and my Buttermilk Pancakes! Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins There is nothing better than a breakfast that tastes like dessert! These Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins are fluffy, moist, and loaded with chocolate chips. They remind me of bakery-style muffins because of their domed top, crispy edges, and tender center. But you won’t have to leave the comfort of home to get that bakery-style breakfast!...
While the sugar syrup may seem intimidating, this IMBC recipe is worth making. It’s such a smooth and creamy frosting that will melt in your mouth. It’s super versatile and is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, piping roses, and other decorations. Did you know Italian meringue (same recipe without the butter) is incredible on tarts and baked Alaska! So, if you can make Italian meringue, you’re only a step away from this delicious buttercream!...
However, it is still important to have enough water to brew the black tea leaves for chai. So it is alright to double or triple the recipe for this iced chai but it is not recommended to to half this recipe, to ensure that there is enough water to brew the tea leaves. Increase the sugar and spice when making iced chai It is important to understand that when any food or drinks are cold, your perception of how sweet or salty the dish is diminishes....
Appetizers Appetizers are crucial for Thanksgiving day. They are what keep your guests’ hunger at bay while the main course is being prepared. Here are Indian-inspired appetizers that can easily be made ahead of time that will keep you full until dinner is ready. Mains Mains are the star of the show! These Indian inspired Thanksgiving mains require a little bit of planning but I’ve laid out how you can take short cuts to make these recipes easier....
If you love Indian curries then check out my Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken recipes too! How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Curry Add olive oil or ghee to the instant pot and add the onion with some curry powder, saute for 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and saute further. Dust the chicken in curry powder and put it in the instant pot. Brown on both sides....
