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What is Romaine lettuce? Romaine lettuce (also called “cos lettuce”) is a variety of lettuce that grows long/tall rather than round. It has crisp and sturdy leaves with firm ribs running through their center (beginning dark green on the outside and light green and super crunchy in the middle), with a neutral (sometimes slightly bitter) flavor. Its crunchy sturdiness makes it a popular salad option, like Caesar salad, as it holds up well to being combined with dressings and toppings, adding a wonderfully fresh and crisp texture to any dish....

May 09, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Yesterday morning, I had paratha for breakfast. Well nothing unusual there since it is what you usually eat for breakfast in North India on most days. But it reminded me that I have this onion paratha recipe sitting in my draft folder for too long and so I decided to not wait any longer and share the recipe with you guys today. I added some achar masala (pickle masala) to these parathas and so I call these Achari Onion Paratha....

This air fryer zucchini fries recipe is so quick and easy to make—just toss the zucchini with breadcrumbs and parmesan, and they are ready to cook. The air-fried method brings out the freshness of the zucchini while making them crispy on the outside and tender inside. Also, these zucchini sticks are the perfect appetizer or side to go with burgers, dips, and more. The whole family will love them!...

Ash gourds are very common in the South Indian Kitchen. Growing up, my Mom and Grandmom made Sambar, Majjige Huli, Curries, Raita, and Dessert (also known as Kashi/Dumroot halwa) using Ash gourd. The famous North Indian dessert from Agra, known as Petha is made from it. In other countries, it is also used in making soups, curries, smoothies, etc. This ash gourd fruit is considered very auspicious in South India, it is generally hung in front of new homes or gates as it creates positive vibrations and clears negative energy....

We sometimes prefer not to consume oily, deep-fried foods. Salads are a great option during these situations. Salads are a great way to complement the meal and help to balance out the rich and spicy flavors. For the uninitiated, a salad is a combination of cold or raw items like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. It is frequently served as part of a meal together with other foods; however, you may simply eat it alone....

Dec 13, 2017, Updated May 07, 2023 Cookie season! Isn’t it everyones favorite? What are you guys baking this year? One of my favorite cookies to bake during Christmas are shortbread cookies and this time around I gave a twist by adding chai spices to them. These Chai Shortbread Cookies aren’t your regular shortbread, they are spiced with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper which makes them so much more flavorful....

Dec 16, 2014, Updated May 07, 2023 Hello you guys! Today I am really excited to share with you some simple Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas. I am not a trained or professional cookie decorator but I love decorating cookies especially during the holidays. I had so much FUN decorating these cookies. I spent my whole Sunday doing this and felt over the top after I was done with them. They just make me happy....

Feb 24, 2016, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Raise your hand if you are a fan of chunky guacamole! Yes yes I know way too many hands went up! I don’t blame you guys, chunky guacamole is just so much better. I am not saying that regular one is bad, that’s pretty good too but the chunkier version is just so much better. I think it’s the same way with granola, isn’t it?...

Oct 20, 2013, Updated Apr 13, 2019 I have been trying to make fresh bread at home for months. Every time I tried, something or the other went wrong. Sometimes the flour wasn’t correct and sometimes the yeast wasn’t perfect. But I was determined to make this perfectly one day and finally I succeeded in doing so! :- ) Making bread at home isn’t difficult but what I have learned through these trials and errors is that one needs to use a very good quality yeast....

It’s pretty incredible what you can do with the humble potato. If you want something crispy? There are these roasted potatoes and smashed potatoes. Want smooth and creamy? How about decadent mashed potato or potato soup. Or how about hidden away – like potato gnocchi? These accordion potato skewers are crispy around the edges, tender in the middle, and perfect for snacking! We’ve probably all seen, or at least heard of, tornado potatoes – spiral cut potato skewers, stretched out to look like a potato swirl....

Easy crockpot meals have become a bit of a lifesaver for creating family-approved, easy weeknight dinners that are bursting with flavor for busy (and/or lazy) days. Like easy slow cooker beef stew, crockpot chicken tacos, and these homemade crockpot chicken enchiladas. These crockpot enchiladas require just a few minutes of hands-on prep, throwing the chicken and enchilada sauce into the crockpot to slowly cook all day, letting the slow cooker do all the work....

Dahi means ‘Yogurt’, and tadka means ‘tempering’ (warmed spiced oil). The tempered oil adds zestful of flavors to anything you add. I first tasted this dish in a Kathiyawadi Rajasthani Dhaba near my hometown in India, and I absolutely loved it with stuffed masala parathas. It is also known as dahi tikhari, dahi ka tadka or tadke wali dahi. Dahi Tadka curry is a Low carb or Keto-friendly recipe. If you are on a Keto or Low Carb Diet, check out my Keto Indian Food Recipes Collection....

Jul 30, 2015, Updated May 07, 2023 Happy National Cheesecake Day! Yes I never forget food days and this day is my absolute favorite because I just LOVE LOVE cheesecakes! I think this day should come more often, isn’t it? Do you guys know that all cheesecake slices at Cheesecake Factory are at half price today? No they didn’t pay me to tell you this, but good news needs to be shared!...

Take a lesson from Popeye – spinach is the fuel of life. Though the idea of cooking spinach might turn a few stomachs, I’m here to show that your greens can be tasty, easy to make, AND good for you. Sauteed spinach is ready in just a matter of minutes and remains one of the easiest ways to cook spinach. It’s also such a versatile ingredient; you can use it as a side dish or incorporate it into salads, sandwiches, and pasta....

Have lots of strawberries to use? Making strawberry jam is a surprisingly simple, almost fool-proof process that can be ready in as little as 30 minutes with only strawberries, lemon, and sugar. This recipe uses beginner-friendly steps, so anyone can capture the taste of these summery berries for longer. Unlike store-bought versions, my homemade strawberry jam requires less sugar, tastes much better and fresher, and is bursting with flavor. It’s also free from additives, preservatives, and thickeners (though you can flavor it if preferred – check the recipe card for inspiration!...

Here in the UK, dandelions are considered a weed (and the bane of many gardeners). However, did you know this bright yellow ‘weed’ is perfect for whipping up this dandelion honey recipe (aka dandelion syrup)? Now you have an ideal way to use them – just make sure to leave enough for the bees, too! While the process of making dandelion honey is very similar to dandelion jelly (and preserves like this ginger marmalade, or strawberry jam, raspberry jam, or blackberry jam), this recipe is meant to set in a syrupy/honey consistency, not like a jelly set....

How to Make Green Chilli Karindi Grind all the ingredients into a coarse mixture. Mix well and store it in a container. Keep this chutney in hot sun for 2-3 days to ferment it. Then, karindi will get a very nice aroma, and its color will change. Note: This step is optional if you want to make small quantities. This can be eaten with roti, chapatti, or rice, too. You can add ghee or oil to tone down the spice a bit....

Strawberries are one of my all-time favorite breakfast ingredients, and with my current overnight oats obsession, this healthy strawberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe was inevitable. As great as cooked oatmeal is, overnight oats (i.e. an overnight oatmeal recipe) are a fantastic option for busy mornings – great to meal prep the night before and ready to eat in the morning. These strawberry overnight oats combine yogurt and vanilla for a delicious strawberry cheesecake/ strawberries & cream flavor....

I struggled with what to title this blog post because it’s not about growing spring onions at home from scratch, but rather it’s about how to regrow onions from your food scraps. This can be done with spring onions as well as a variety of other onion variations. In fact, there is a whole collection of vegetables that you’re able to ‘regrow’ at home, fairly mess-free. This helps to reduce food waste, plus, it’s also a great way to save money on your weekly food shop....

Recently I seem to be spending a lot of time focusing on delicious garlicky DIYs and recipes (like roasted garlic, roasted garlic bread, and cheesy garlic bread). Now it’s time to throw the onion in the spotlight with this simple method for fried onions/crispy onions! Having shared a recipe for Indonesian Nasi Uduk, followers let me know that crispy fried shallots were a “must” garnish – and I couldn’t get the idea of those little crispy morsels of flavor out of my head!...