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There are probably millions of ways to season chicken with dry rubs, brines, marinades, and sauces. But it’s always a good idea to have a simple yet delicious all-purpose chicken seasoning ready to use at any moment. This spice blend is a delicate mix of aromatics and heat and is perfect to use on wings, breasts, legs, and thighs. It’s become my go-to, low-effort way to add flavor and color to my chicken when I need a delicious dinner in a hurry – it’s a staple on my spice rack....

There might be no easier way to eat your veggies than in a recipe for coleslaw. With just a handful of coleslaw ingredients, you get a creamy recipe packed with vitamins that makes the perfect side dish or topping. It’s believed that the earliest iteration of what we know as coleslaw salad – or, sometimes, cold slaw – came from 18th century Holland. It’s also from the Dutch that it takes its name – “koolsla”, which means “cabbage salad”....

Unfortunately, when made incorrectly, macaroni and cheese can taste lackluster and miss the super cheesy deliciousness we’re all searching for. But that’s why it’s so important to find yourself the perfect classic mac and cheese recipe, like this one. Once you have that sorted, the variations and possibilities for this dish are practically endless. Macaroni: While it’s possible to enjoy other short pasta (rotelle, shells, penne), for a classic homemade mac and cheese recipe, use elbow macaroni....

Meal prepping can be fantastic for saving time, reducing effort, and helping keep you on track with your dietary goals, especially for those living busy lifestyles and who don’t have the time to spend 20+ minutes in the kitchen every lunch/dinner time. However, meal prep can seem overwhelming and many beginners don’t know how to start meal prepping properly. Within this post, I’ve compiled all my top tips for meal prepping and meal planning....

Jan 18, 2024 I am sure a lot of kids who grew up in India in the 90s would relate to the statement I am about to make. Every birthday party we went to as kids, we usually had a piece of cake along with a bowl of veg chowmein and samosa. Sometimes there was also a vegetable puff. That was a set standard menu and I am sure so many of you can relate to it....

Cutlets are a popular appetizer or snack in Indian cuisine. They can also be used as veggie patties for a vegetable burger or make tikki chats. These vegetable cutlets are shallow pan-fried with very little oil to make them healthy. You can also bake, air fry, or deep fry these cutlets. Ingredients Cooked Rice: leftover rice or freshly cooked rice. I used short-grain sona masuri rice in this recipe. Potato: I used boiled and mashed potatoes....

I’ve already shared healthy spinach oatmeal pancakes, but for those wanting to boost their protein intake, these homemade protein pancakes are a great and easy option. They provide a whopping 30 grams of protein per serving and are perfect for keeping you feeling full for longer. Ingredients Protein powder: You can use a regular plain protein powder (I usually use whey protein powder) or homemade protein powder. Absorbency levels change, though, so you may need to add milk to the batter – especially if using a plant-based protein powder....

May 22, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Watermelon is one my favorite summers fruits. It’s light, refreshing and my refrigerator is loaded with it during this time of the year. There’s so much you can do with this fruit and whatever you do, the result is always – refreshing, yes that’s the only word which comes to my mind when I think of watermelons. Watermelon smoothies, popsicles, ice creams or simple watermelon juice, there’s nothing better to beat the heat....

If you’ve ever tried lavender ice cream before and loved it, then you’ll know that it truly is something special. However, this recipe takes that deliciousness and boosts it even further with the additional flavor of fresh in-season blackberries. This blackberry ice cream is made with just 6 all-natural ingredients and a simple, no-churn process. With a combination of yogurt and cream as its base, this ice cream manages to be wonderful and creamy while also light and tangy from the addition of yogurt....

Mar 26, 2020 These recipes required ingredients which are readily available and can be made without a visit to the grocery store! If you have been looking for recipes using pantry staples during these times, then I have got you covered. These are vegetarian and vegan recipes which use ingredients like dry beans, rice, quinoa, pasta and canned stuff. As an Indian, my pantry if usually stocked with rice, all sorts of lentils and beans and of course spices....

Jan 11, 2022, Updated Feb 16, 2022 Do you have a snack problem? I definitely do! I feel like I am constantly snacking, and it really has to do with me being in the kitchen all the time. On days, when I am not in the kitchen, I don’t snack as much. But on recipe testing days, photoshoot days, I always find myself grabbing a box of cookies or chips....

Sep 27, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 In my opinion, Nutella is great with anything and everything. It’s just so delicious and if you add it to your food, the flavor just doubles up. Maybe I am biased because I love Nutella way too much but seriously how can you not love it? It’s so damn good! My favorite way to eat Nutella is with my spoon straight from the jar, in fact at times my husband has to snatch away the jar from me in case I end up finishing the whole thing in one go....

Nov 14, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018 So now Diwali is gone, and I am kind of sad. It’s my favorite festival and now I have to wait a whole year for it to come again. Oh well, I still have tons of sweets to devour. [read extra sweets = #foodbloggerporblems] Truth be told, I wanted to lose some extra pounds which I had put on while family was visiting before my India trip....

Nov 07, 2020, Updated Oct 19, 2023 Garnished with crushed nuts, rose petals, edible silver leaves, these are perfect for gifting to your friends and family. Ever since I can remember burfis have been an integral part of Diwali. Back home in India, I remember my house filled with those boxes of burfis during Diwali time. While there were all sorts of burfis, the most common one was that plain burfi....

Oct 10, 2016, Updated Jul 28, 2019 Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach Pasta – easy fall dinner idea! So you can see I am really into fall produce right now. Pumpkin, apple, squash, I can’t have enough. So what if it feels like summer here in Houston, my husband keeps sending me these pics from Seattle and that makes me believe that fall is definitely here! On a side note, I really really miss the beautiful fall colors this year sob....

If you enjoy quick and easy dinners with shrimp, try the best ever shrimp stir fry, garlic butter shrimp, or 10-minute air fryer shrimp. Shrimp: Use deveined fresh shrimp – you can use any size you prefer, though it will change the cooking time. You can also use frozen shrimp but let them thaw completely and pat dry before using. Pasta: I use rigatoni pasta – any kind with ridges is best for holding the cajun shrimp pasta sauce....

Apr 01, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 Summer is almost here, well not if you live on the east coast in USA but here in the west coast it’s getting pretty warm and back home in India it’s already quite hot. In fact I was talking to mom yesterday and she told me that my brothers have already started using the air conditioner, so you can imagine how hot it already is!...

Jul 02, 2019 It’s has the sweetness of mangoes, the creaminess of coconut milk and the crunch from cashews. This might well be your new favorite curry. It’s also vegan and gluten-free and can be made in your Instant Pot or stove-top. If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would feature vegetarian instant pot recipes from all around the web!...

Mar 21, 2020, Updated Nov 15, 2022 This flavorful salad is packed with so much flavor and will be a great salad for the warm days ahead. It is also vegan and gluten-free. Say hello to my favorite salad these days! It has all my favorite things- there’s cauliflower, sweet potato, cilantro, green onion and a dressing made with cashews! What’s not to love? In fact, Sarvesh declared it as his favorite salad ever because he just happens to love everything in it too....

Feb 13, 2017, Updated Jan 02, 2018 It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and rather than sharing a dessert again I thought of sharing an easy dinner recipe with you guys. Honestly my blog has tons of valentine’s day desserts so if you are looking for that, just use the search box and you will see everything from lava cakes to pavlova to tarts to panna cotta – a lot to choose from....