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published Aug 26, 2022 I’m all about creating nutritious and delicious meals, and seafood is one of my favorite things to make. Fish is one of the lighter protein options out there, and you can really make it shine with minimal ingredients. I love dishes like this sweet chili glazed salmon and ahi tuna salad, and I can’t forget about this Thai yellow curry shrimp! Speaking of Thai curry, I’ve been wanting to pair Thai green curry paste with fish for a while now....

Are you a chocolate lover as well? You will LOVE my poppable, make-ahead Chocolate Covered Cheesecake bites, and for something even more spectacular, my Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie tastes like heaven in a bite! Coffee and chocolate are one of my favorite flavor combinations (after peanut butter and chocolate, of course!). There’s just something so comforting and addictive about these rich flavors especially when they’re combined. I didn’t think my brownies could get any better until now....

Looking for more Potato Side Dishes? Try my Hash brown Casserole or my Creamy Mashed Potatoes! Scalloped Potatoes I can’t think of an Easter Menu without thinking of Scalloped Potatoes! They are always at the top of my list along with the Ham and homemade rolls of course. To me Scalloped Potatoes are comfort food at its finest. Thinly sliced tender potatoes layered with a creamy flavorful cheese sauce then topped with even more shredded cheese!...

Need more Take out inspired dishes? Then try my General Tso’s Chicken or Beef Broccoli! Sweet and Sour Chicken We’ve all ordered Sweet and Sour Chicken as a take out dish (it’s my favorite!) but the best way to enjoy these incredible flavors is to make it from scratch at home. It’s super easy to throw together and it tastes so much better than the restaurant version! I love making take out dishes like garlic fried rice, general tso’s or beef and broccoli at home....

published Oct 18, 2023, updated Nov 14, 2023 Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! I am so excited to introduce you to today’s recipe for spicy chili crisp. This intensely flavorful sauce adds a touch of complex flavor and exciting texture to almost anything you can imagine. Steeped orange peel, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and more make this chili crisp uniquely spicy and sweet with an unparalleled crunch factor from fried garlic and shallots....

So this cake was inspired by my Winter Wonderland Cake. I’ve changed the flavors around a bit, altered the color scheme and of course made a cascade of hearts! How do you Make Those Hearts? If you’re a master chocolatier you can try making them with white chocolate but candy melts are SO much easier to work with, trust me. You can draw some hearts freehand or print out the template below....

Vegan Goulash Have you ever tried vegan goulash? My parents are from the Czech Republic (which isn’t too far away from Hungary) and they made goulash quite often in the past. Because I loved this dish when I was little, I decided to create my own vegan version. And here it is! A plant-based goulash that is very delicious and comforting. If you are a fan of paprika, you should definitely give this recipe a try!...

Cheesy Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas Serve me some good vegan quesadillas, and we are friends, lol. Seriously, quesadillas are life! I was addicted to cheese before I went vegan, and that’s why I get so excited when I create a new vegan cheesy deliciousness. And this is one of them! You have to give this recipe a try if you don’t believe me, it’s really that good. These black bean quesadillas are dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and everything is homemade from scratch, even the vegan cheese, and the tortillas....

Why I use Kashmiri chili powder in my recipes You’ll find that most of the recipes on this blog use Kashmiri chili powder (KCP). The reason I love this chili powder are for the following reasons: Spice control - This chili is milder than its counterparts like cayenne which means that you can really control and layer in spice as you make a dish. Vibrant color - Kashmiri chili has a distinctive red hue which makes it great for grilling meats and dying curries a vibrant red color....

Looking for more Zucchini Recipes? Try my Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, my Zucchini Cookies or The BEST Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies! Zucchini Brownie Recipe It’s pretty hard to believe that there are vegetables in these chocolate zucchini brownies! They are so rich and dense with the perfect amount of sweetness. I used less flour for a chewier brownie and substituted brown sugar in place of granulated sugar. These brownies are loaded with tons of chocolate flavor....

Changing things up a little bit today! With the rest of the year just being one big party (hello, only 15 days left in 2019 – what!), I wanted to step away from all of the focus being on just the food when you’re throwing a holiday party and show you how simple it is to deck out the table. Of course, you’ll also find a few recipes at the bottom of todays post for entertaining but today, I wanted to take a second to share how important it is to decorate the table if you’re hosting a Christmas or New Years Eve party this year!...

There are several ways London can be divided up. North and south of the Thames, for instance. Or the cultural gap between east and west. But having spent a few years in London, I’ve become very aware of a more subtle fault line – fashionable and unfashionable. Where I live, for example, is decidedly unfashionable. And knowing my place, I’ve tried to keep a respectful distance from some of the cooler areas....

For a homemade take out inspired meal, pair these egg rolls with the Best Fried Rice and Teriyaki Chicken! Air Fryer Egg Rolls Air Fryer Egg Rolls offer all of the flavor of take out, but are so much healthier! I loaded these egg rolls with tons of veggies and air fried the egg rolls versus the typical deep fry. Let me tell you these do not disappoint! If you follow me on instagram you will see we’ve already made these about 4 times since then....

This recipe uses your favorite white or wheat bread and a creamy melting cheese like cheddar or Havarti. While many recipes use butter to help brown the bread, I prefer using mayonnaise. The mayonnaise adds flavor and helps the bread turn crisp and golden brown on the exterior while remaining soft on the inside for the perfect balance. For more air fryer recipes, try my air fryer stuffed peppers, air fryer chicken parm, or air fryer chicken breast recipe....

Mad about Italy? Take a look at our travel guide to Rome! There are few better ways to experience an area than by sampling its produce. We find organised wine tours too restrictive. There is something special about finding our own way on a self-organised trip. Fortunately, self-guided wine tours are not all that difficult. With a bit of planning and a heavy dose of flexibility, anyone can set up their own tour....

In the quest to conquer the abundance of apples in our house, this is yet another recipe that I turned to. I made this Apple Strudel recipe taking inspiration from this website which was slightly different from many other recipes that I saw online. The chef here used peaches and I used apples instead. The recipe I found here is a German method of making Apple strudels. Adding the walnuts to the strudel gave the recipe a very nice layer of flavor....

If you’re looking for more easy, asian inspired meals try my Vietnamese Meatballs and my Teriyaki Meatballs! Asian Style Chicken Meatballs Who doesn’t love meatballs? They are easy to make, versatile and can be made in advance and frozen for quick weeknight meals. These Asian Style Chicken Meatballs are smothered in a sweet and spicy Asian inspired sauce. The sauce is made up of of soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil....

For the Marathi cuisine’s recipe, I asked my chitti (aunt) who lives in Pune and has lived there more than half her life. She immediately came up with a list of authentic Marathi recipes and I chose to make this delicious combo, Bajyrya Bhakri and Harvi Mirchi Thecha. I am so glad I made it, because my many attempts in making the Bajra roti also known as the bhakri has been a failure....

What You Need to Make This Recipe Ice cream — choose your favorite flavors! You can also use more than two flavors. Simple flavors will be easier to spread than chunky flavors. Pound cake — feel free to use a store-bought pound cake or try your hand at my easy pound cake recipe. If you’re baking your own, be sure to let it fully cool before working with it, or it’ll melt your ice cream....

The Best Baked Sweet Potato recipe Baked sweet potatoes are amazing for their simplicity. Not only are they are easy to make, but they are also highly nutritious and filling! When you need something warm and satisfying, you definitely can’t go wrong with a baked sweet potato. Plus, they pair well with a wide range of toppings—from savory to sweet—giving you endless possibilities to customize them to your liking! Whether you’re in need of a quick side dish or a hearty, loaded meal, baked sweet potatoes deliver on flavor, texture, and nutrition....