Butternut is an exotic relative of pumpkin that is great for making continental meals. Butternut squash is widely available at stores. We present a mouthwatering recipe for preparing butternut squash. This mouthwatering dish of butternut squash is ideal for any occasion. With this meal, you could completely up your dinner game! Besides dinner, you can also have it as a mid-meal snack. It is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious! Wondering what the dish is called?...
May 14, 2016, Updated Jul 28, 2019 I am not sure if you guys noticed but I have been kind of irregular with my blog these days. I am also hardly there on the social media, a lot has been going on due to which I was unable to find time for the blog. I went to India for 3 weeks and returned just yesterday. It’s been a very tiring 3 weeks, the trip was unplanned and sudden so I didn’t even have any recipe back up....
Poriyal, also known as thoran, is a South Indian quick, dry stir-fry that’s typically served as a side dish with rice or curries. A variety of vegetables can be used to make poriyal, such as carrots, cabbage, pumpkin, and beetroot! Asparagus is widely available in the United States in the spring season. We are sure you all have tried common asparagus recipes, such as roasted asparagus and asparagus soup. However, this South Indian asparagus recipe is a real game changer....
This post will guide you through making a simple, authentic Lebanese Za’atar spice blend – a staple in my kitchen that I use 3-4 times a week. This is the Lebanese version, my favorite, which perfectly complements various dishes. Mix it into olive oil and spread it on saj bread as a popular breakfast choice, or sprinkle it liberally over your salads for an added flavor boost. What is Za’atar Za’atar is a rich and aromatic Middle Eastern spice blend known for its earthy, citrusy flavors complemented by the subtle nuttiness of sesame seeds....
You might need a last-minute/best wing sauce recipe. Or game day is approaching. Or you just need a new go-to sauce. If that’s the case, this super quick and easy buffalo hot sauce recipe is for you! This buffalo wing sauces are mouthwateringly good with a rich, creamy, and hot flavor that you can tweak to your liking. It tastes better than store-bought and can be enjoyed in endless ways!...
Cucumbers are low in calories, contain a good amount of fiber and water (about 95 percent). It also contains essential vitamins like C & E, minerals, and small amounts of protein and fats. Cucumbers are a cool, mild, and refreshing versatile vegetable. They can be pickled, dipped, or added to smoothies, juices, gazpacho, raita, sandwiches, or salads. My favorite cucumber salads are avocado cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, and kachumber salad....
Ditch the greasy takeout and enjoy the same crispy, juicy chicken tenders at home with your air fryer. Made with minimal oil, this recipe is a healthier alternative to deep-fried options, yet the strips of chicken retain their crunch. Quick and easy, these air fryer chicken tenders will have you coming back for more, whether you enjoy them just with a dipping sauce or alongside salad, potatoes, and more....
Oct 23, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Some sweets bring back so many memories. Jalebi is really right up there as far as my food memories are concerned. When I was little, our everyday Sunday breakfast was fixed – jalebi with milk or rabri. My dad loves thin and crispy jalebi and there was this little sweet shop in the little town that we lived then and every Sunday dad would go there at 8 am in the morning and bring back hot and delicious jalebis for all of us....
Cooking a whole chicken in a crock pot can give you a little bit of everything – deliciously moist meat (no matter which part of the chicken you like best) and, with a little extra time, super crispy skin. It’s an easy substitute for store-bought rotisserie chicken or an easier way to make a weekday dinner where your crockpot does all the hard work for you. And it’s not just the chicken you can enjoy....
I already have a simple DIY for homemade Virgin coconut oil, but here I am again. This time, with a super simple method for making extra virgin coconut oil – using a heat-free cold-pressed coconut oil simple process. This process uses just one ingredient, is easy to do, is more cost-effective than many store-bought options, and is completely unrefined. First of all, let’s get into exactly what virgin coconut oil is, why I refer to this as extra virgin coconut oil, what is cold-pressed coconut oil, and the difference between the various types....
Jan 26, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Before I say anything, today I want to wish all my Indian readers a very Happy Republic Day! 🙂 Long live the Republic of India! No matter how far you are from home, days like these fill your heart with pride and only pride. I am so proud to be an Indian. Jai Hind! And now let’s first talk about the weekend. Did you do anything special?...
Simple yet flavor-packed one-pot meals are a perfect dinner go-to on busy (or lazy) weeknights. And with options like one-pot chicken and rice, creamy mushroom chicken, hamburger casserole, and best chicken soup – you’re not stuck for choices. This time, though, we’re moving South for this easy Mexican-inspired chicken tortilla soup! Relying on simple, healthy ingredients, like tomatoes, corn, black beans, and jalapeno, this makes the best chicken tortilla soup recipe with restaurant-quality flavor....
If you’re anything like me, then when Fall (or Autumn here in the UK) arrives, the season may as well be synonymous with pumpkin spice (aka the ultimate fall spice blend), pumpkins (for carving and big bowls of warming pumpkin soup), and Halloween. Along with the famous pumpkin spice lattes, I start wanting to add this warming spice blend into everything: French toast, gingerbread pancakes, waffles, syrup, and more (tons of pumpkin spice recipes coming soon!...
Nov 17, 2022, Updated May 07, 2023 Chai is my love language, it really is. I don’t think anything gives me more happiness than my morning cup of masala chai (which by the way Sarvesh makes it, always). I have always loved spices in my dessert whether it’s in burfi or in cakes, and so I thought of making a cheesecake with spices and my favorite drink-chai! The spices used for masala chai vary, everyone has a different preference....
Jan 26, 2018, Updated May 07, 2023 You guys know what is so weird? I am super busy these days and at the end of the day, when I am exhausted I want to bake. Sarvesh cannot understand this, he is like so you are tired and now you want to get more tried by being in the kitchen again?! I guess it’s difficult to understand, until and unless baking makes your heart happy....
A few months ago I shared my recipe for my blended Ginger Turmeric energy shots and you all LOVED it! Since then, I’ve managed to invest in a juicer and have been adjusting recipes to be juicer-friendly. Finally, I’m ready to share my juicer recipe for these healthy Ginger Turmeric immune-boosting energy shots. Plus the benefits of ginger and turmeric. I am obsessed with these energy shots. With just four ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you can quickly whip up a week’s worth of daily shots....
Feb 15, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Hello guys, how did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Did something special? I made a homemade gift for my hubby and I will be sharing that very soon on my blog! And he gifted me lots of kitchen/baking stuff , it’s so easy to make me happy! 😀 I think we might need to buy a new home just to keep my baking stuff, it’s getting difficult to accommodate all this in the 1 bedroom apartment we currently live in!...
Oct 08, 2020 This protein packed dal makes a comforting meal and pairs well with rice or any grain of choice. I have all sorts of lentils in my pantry, that’s given since I am an Indian and also because I grew up eating dal every single day of my life. Although I have so many lentils, I make the usual chana dal, toor, moong dal more often. I think it’s because I grew up eating mostly these dals on a regular basis so that’s what I tend to make....
What is ranch seasoning? Dry ranch seasoning is the dry mix based on the popular American salad dressing, “Ranch dressing”. It’s savory, tangy, creamy, and made primarily of ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. This dry ranch seasoning relies only on dry ingredients and then you can mix it with a creamy liquid like mayonnaise or yogurt when needed. The result is a seasoning you can use to make a dressing/dip, flavor snacks, and mix into recipes....
I’ve had a little bit of an obsession with International egg dishes over the last year. When there are options like Turkish Menemen, Italian eggs in purgatory, and French baked eggs … how could I not?! Well, last week, I decided to make delicious Turkish poached eggs (cilbir) and realized it was the perfect time to share my advice on the age-old question “how do you poach an egg?”. Use the table of contents below to skip directly to your desired section of the page!...
