You guys, I have been CRAZY addicted to popcorn lately. Like all I want come 8 pm is my couch, a quiet house, a little tv, and a bag of popcorn. Okay . . . and a glass of red wine. :) So I was SO excited to get my hands on Something Swanky’s new book, Party Popcorn! I have been following Ashton for almost as long as I have been blogging....

You guys! I love Halloween ideas SO much. Which could be why I’m posting them in August . . . . So back to school season is in full swing, and I thought it would be fun to put a Halloween twist on a lunch box! I included these fun Mummy Pizzas, some Witch Fingers (carrots with cherry tomatoes at the end for finger nails), and these awesome Cracker Pumpkins made from Horizon Peanut Butter sandwich crackers and edible markers....

Make this delicious healthy red velvet pancakes recipe in 30 minutes. This irresistible pancake recipe is made with no artificial colouring - just beetroot and can be enjoyed guilt free! Plus they are fabulous to treat your mum’s this Mother’s Day! RED VELVET PANCAKES RECIPE Mothering Sunday also known as Mother’s Day, is exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday!! It always falls on the fourth Sunday during the period of Lent, when people typically give up things like certain foods or bad habits for the days leading up to Easter....

I’ve been really enjoying baking macarons lately. The last recipe I made was for these holiday-themed, Peppermint Macarons. Now, I’ve perfected a heart-shaped macaron that is perfect for the month of love, or as a gift for your sweetheart any time of the year. Wondering how you’re going to pipe macarons into the shape of a heart? I’m including a printable template that you can place underneath parchment paper! This way you’ll get perfectly sized macarons that match up to make beautiful cookie sandwiches....

Labor Day is the last hurrah before the official end of summer and the final cookout of the year. This year I’m making Slow Cooker Beer Brats along with these pickle chips are the perfect accompaniment for those. These are dill refrigerator homemade dill pickle chips. This means I did not use the canning method for a long preservation because they don’t last long in my house. If you want to properly can these, you can find the instructions in the step by step above the recipe card further down this page....

Overly tender and dull green beans are a big NO in my house! There are many ways to cook green beans, but blanching them in a simple method which makes them bright green in color with the perfect texture. I try to achieve crunchy green beans in the Instant Pot (awesome recipe by the way!), but there are other recipes where the green beans should be a little tender, especially authentic recipes such as Greek Fasolakia, and Palestinian stewed green beans....

Difference between broth and stock The difference is not a lot and most people just call them broth. Stock is made from simmering the meat and bones for a long time, broth is cooked a shorter time and always has the meat and sometimes the bones. So for this recipe, I called it broth because that’s what people know. Chicken bone broth benefits The biggest uses I have for broth is soup, stews and gravy....

This one pot Instant Pot beef stew is perfect for feeding a crowd, it’s made really quickly in the Instant Pot but tastes as if it has been simmering for hours. It’s also great for meal prep, as the flavors get richer when the stew sits for a day or 2. If you’re looking for a beef stew recipe that you can bake in the oven, head over to my Oven Beef Stew recipe!...

Juicy, Caramelised, Crispy Wings made in half the time! We first pressure cook the wings and then broil them in the oven.This method helps make the wings juicy and plump while charring them on the outside. Also, these are great for parties and big gatherings because you can do most work in advance and then pop them in the oven just before serving AND because you can make a giant batch of it!...

If you want to treat your family to the best Rajma chawal, Try this recipe for Rajma curry today! Learn how to make this One Pot Curry following the step-by-step method & video illustration. I love making these Quick and Easy Curries, just like our Chana Masala and Vegan Tikka masala. This recipe is versatile and it comes together with minimal effort, and you are going to love it too....

Skip the Takeaway and make this delicious INSTANT POT RED THAI CURRY in less than 30 minutes. Vegan Red Thai Curry is a quick and easy Side dish, perfect for busy weeknight meals. It makes a delightful meal when served with Jasmine Rice. { Vegan, Vegetarian and GF} Here is how to make the most delicious Vegan Thai Red Curry! { VIDEO TUTORIAL INCLUDED } INSTANT POT THAI RED CURRY RECIPE If you don’t own an Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker - no worries at all!...

This version of Kerala Vegetable Stew Recipe is light, packed with flavour and ready in less than 30 minutes.No Grinding, no bhunoying and no waiting! There are more traditional versions of this stew with poppy seeds and cashews.They are thicker and more time consuming.This version is simpler and has purer flavours. It’s almost heaven to eat this with freshly made appams or even iddiyapams. It’s also great with dosas and idlis....

A stovetop and Instant Pot methods are included. So many Arabic dishes are made with rice, it’s a pantry staple that everyone stocks up on as most families cook with rice almost every single day of the week. Whilst a dish like Mujadara which is rice with lentils and caramelized onions makes a meal, this simple vermicelli rice is an everyday kind of rice that’s served as a side dish....

Grilling salmon gives it a subtle smoky flavor that is so delicious! Grab a cold drink and head outside to make dinner on the grill. It only takes a few minutes to grill Salmon, so you’ll have more time to enjoy the nice weather! You should also try making my Cedar Plank Salmon. Grilling fish on a cedar wood plank is a classic preparation that is extra flavorful. Pick up the cedar plank next shopping trip!...

About easy Maladu recipe This Maladu, also known as “Maladoo”, is probably one of the easiest sweets, prepared for the festive season. You will need only 5 ingredients and about 30 minutes in total to make them. They are different from Besan Ladoo, but simply delicious. It is one of my favorite sweets and my mom would make it for us every Diwali. Learning to make this Indian mithai was an absolute joy and now it’s my son’s favorite too....

Chopped Andes mints add the perfect finishing touch to this decadent mint chocolate dessert! Mint chocolate lovers everywhere are going to go crazy for this chocolate lasagna! I’ve taken the classic layered no-bake chocolate lasagna recipe and added a cool layer of sweet, minty, cheesecake-style filling to make this dessert especially delicious. The crust layer of no-bake desserts is always my favorite part, and this one is no exception, made from a buttery mixture of crushed Oreo cookies....

This easy ground beef stir fry with Thai basil is a simple, inexpensive, and delicious way to experience Thai cuisine at home! Pad Kra Pao (or Pad Krapow) is a very popular street food offering in Thailand, and is known for its tender ground meat (pork, beef, chicken, or tofu) that is stir fried with holy basil, garlic, and chilies in a savory sauce. It’s typically served over rice, and often with a fried egg on top....

Paneer Biriyani , unlike other regular Vegetable Biryani is an enhanced version of Pulao Rice. It is simply perfect to make for a celebration or even as a part of weekend menu. Also featuring my grand ‘New’ Staub Cocotte from Zwilling UK. It has been a couple of weeks, that I have been regular with blog posts and on social media. I have been buzy with family and the new Personal Project on the card....

Learn how to make perfectly tender, fluffy Basmati rice in the Instant Pot every single time with this fail-proof, quick and easy, recipe! { Step by Step method + Video Tutorial included } PRESSURE COOKER INSTANT POT BASMATI RICE I have grown up in India eating long grain rice literally every single day. My mum would cook them in a pressure cooker to speed up the process of cooking. Back in those days, there was no electric pressure cooker available, so it was all about cooking them on the hob....

Our family loves making our own seasoning mixes. They are typically made with ingredients we have on hand, and we can control everything from heat to salt. They are also perfect for people who are following specialty diets because you know exactly what is in them. This simple Pork Rub recipe, is just that, an uncomplicated recipe that is easy to adjust to your family. Or you can use it as is and pair it perfectly with our Homemade BBQ Sauce....