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If I’d know how simple it was to make DIY cream cheese, I would have been making it months (if not years!) ago. Somehow I’ve managed to go through DIY’s for DIY Homemade Ricotta Cheese and DIY: Homemade Herb Butter (Compound butter) without trying this simple cream cheese method, which is actually a bit of in-between method of both of them. In fact, I’m still being surprised at just how many ingredients you can make/get from a single dairy product....

If I’m not sprinkling meals with this omega-seed blend, dipping these seeded crackers into dips, or using this 5-seed vegan protein, then you’ll find me spreading this omega seed butter over apple slices or crackers and spooning it into my morning oatmeal. Though it wasn’t something I’d initially intended, a couple of years ago, when I went through the process of sharing all my favorite nut and seed butter recipes, I did tons of research on the health benefits of the various nuts/seeds....

If you love coconut, love rice, and love something a little bit sweet, then Thai style sweet sticky rice is the perfect dish for you! The coconut and sugar/ sweetener create an amazingly creamy and delicious sauce that completely transforms the rice into a dessert that is out of this world. When served alongside some fresh mango/ fruits and an optional fruit drizzle, this is arguably going to rock your world!...

Where regular chicken and ground beef tacos are quick and easy to prepare even as a last-minute dinner, these homemade beef birria tacos take several hours to prepare. But the results are more than worth it! Better yet, you can enjoy the beef birria as a stew (birria de rez) or in tacos, and store or freeze the leftover meat for later! What are birria tacos? Birria tacos are an appetizing dish and popular taco at restaurants, pop-ups, and street food trucks....

You’ll enjoy your veggies more when you know how to cook them properly – and this grilled broccoli recipe is a testament to that fact. It’s packed full of flavor and requires very little effort. Plus, using just a few ingredients, you can bring a new taste and texture to a vegetable that has a bad reputation. Rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, grilling broccoli not only brings out its natural flavor but adds a distinct smokiness that’s perfect for BBQ and cookout menus that need a little color....

I love having basic protein recipes to hand for quick and simple last-minute weeknight meals. Luckily, an air fryer makes that so simple to do – with options like air fried chicken thighs, air fryer salmon, air fried cod, and succulent air fryer steak! It’s one of the quickest and most hands-off options for perfectly cooked steak every single time! Air-fried steak is not only perfectly seared outside and tender and juicy in the middle, but it’s truly easy, too....

Apr 09, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 I am not a huge fan of omelette but then there are days when I feel like having one for breakfast/lunch. But the deal is that I need to make it myself and only then I will be able to eat it. The omelette that we get in US cafes and restaurants is not cooked well according to Indian standards. We are used to eating a well done omelette but here people love under-cooked eggs and so it’s very difficult for me to get an omelette of my choice....

Having already posted recipes for garlic naan, traditional pita bread, and even Turkish pide bread, I received multiple messages asking for a gluten-free option. I’d had the idea of using potato anyway, and with a little bit of experimentation, I discovered this sweet potato flatbread. What’s so special about this gluten-free potato bread is that it can be cooked as a flatbread sweet potato tortilla, but will also bake up amazingly as a gluten-free pita – impressive pocket and all....

May 07, 2015, Updated Jul 03, 2015 “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take” Yes that kind of sums up what I want to say for all the moms out there. Each one of you is irreplaceable, there’s honestly no one quite like you. I won’t be with my mom this Mother’s Day as she is thousands of miles away from me but those of you who are lucky enough to celebrate the day with her, I hope you make it extra special for her....

Some recipes trigger beautiful thoughts & bring a smile to your face every single time. Ajwain Paratha is one such recipe for me. My childhood best friend often got Ajwain Mirchi Paratha to school & even after 18 years of my school days, its taste has stayed with me forever. Also, whenever we have a road trip or looking for a quick lunch box recipe, this is my go-to recipe, and my daughter loves it....

Sep 17, 2020 Thin slices of potatoes mixed with spices and topped with cheese and chutney- this is Indian fusion at it’s best. Over the last few months, if there’s one thing that I have eaten a lot, it’s this- pizza. You can never have enough of it, can you? I have ordered it from outside, I have made it at home but basically we have had pizza once a week on an average every week for the last few months (mostly since we have been confined to our house)....

Did you know that the total household food waste per year in the UK is 7.1 Million tonnes! With around 70% of that being food that could have been eaten?! When I read those stats, I was shocked! Now is definitely the time for us to start trying to reduce waste! As a food blogger, it can be hard to try and keep on top of food wastage. However, this is something I’ve spent a LOT of time researching and focusing on so that I’ve been able to compile this ‘fridge hacks’ blog post to help you reduce waste, live as plastic-free as possible with plenty of food storage hacks and the best ways to organize your fridge and pantry....

In India, avocados are often referred to as “Butter fruit.” Although they are relatively large, avocados are packed with healthy fats and are considered one of the world’s healthiest foods. It is loaded with mono-saturated fatty acids, suitable for a healthy heart. Besides, avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins like B, K, C, and E. I usually make guacamole, avocado papdi chaat, and avocado cucumber salad when avocados are at home....

Mar 17, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Don’t you just love pesto? How good it is with everything! On pasta, on pizza, in rice and now in these pita wraps! Pesto is one of my favorite sauce and more often than not I have a box of pesto in my freezer. I usually make a large batch and then freeze it in small containers. When I want to use it I simply transfer the little box from the freezer to the refrigerator overnight and in the morning it’s good to be used in any recipe....

I’ve made no secret of my love for hummus and have shared several different hummus recipes. But now, I’m taking things into dessert territory with this chocolate hummus recipe. It combines chickpeas with cacao powder, nut butter (in place of tahini), sweetener, vanilla extract, espresso powder, and a pinch of salt. The result is a sweet hummus that you can whip up in 5 minutes and surprise your friends and family....

Jan 04, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Cranberry Curd Parfait is the perfect light dessert for all occasions. It also doubles up as breakfast! How’s the new year coming along guys? Any new year resolutions? I didn’t really made any. When I was little, I used to have a long list of resolutions every year. I used to be so excited for the new year and would write down all the resolutions in my small diary....

What Are Chicken Cutlets? Cutlets don’t refer to a part of the chicken. Instead, they’re thin slices of boneless, skinless chicken breast, usually breaded and pan-fried until crispy. Because they are so thin, they cook quickly and taste like a grown-up, extra-large chicken nugget. This time, I’m cooking classic Italian chicken cutlets, breaded in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan, and Italian seasoning, with hints of garlic, lemon, and parsley....

Eggplant and red peppers are both elements in some of my favorite dips – from smoky Baba Ganoush and Moutabal to spicy Baigan Choka (eggplant-based dips) and rich Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip), and even this delicious Eggplant Tomato Dip. Now, I’m mixing things up with a smoky eggplant red pepper dip! This eggplant red pepper dip lies somewhere between Balkan ajvar and Middle Eastern baba ganoush with a combination of the sweetness and smokiness from red peppers, smoky creaminess from charred eggplant, acidity from lemon juice, slight bitter richness from tahini, and flavor and tang from garlic....

Preparing batches of jams/jellies is one of my favorite ways to capture and preserve the delicious sweet, tart, juicy, fresh flavor of ripe berries (blueberry, blackberry, and strawberry jam, too) to enjoy year-round. This homemade raspberry jam recipe is so simple and foolproof that it’s perfect for anyone new to jam-making. It requires just 3 ingredients: raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice – no pectin is required! The Ingredients Raspberries: It’s best to use fresh raspberries (rather than frozen) since they’re easier to work with....

I have shared a beef birria tacos recipe – it’s fantastic but not quick. Now, meet the solution: speedy chicken tacos with juicy, crispy shredded chicken in under 30 minutes! Unlike traditional methods, these skip the slow cooker for a pan-fried twist, bringing authentic Mexican street food flavors to home. Imagine the tasty sear on the chicken, paired with crunchy lettuce, creamy guacamole, vibrant Pico De Gallo, and tangy sour cream- all in a soft tortilla for a flavor-packed experience!...