Just add some pastries and tea and you have the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Enjoying afternoon tea is a lovely, civilized way to spend some time with friends or loved ones. A classic compilation comprises of a selection of crust-free sandwiches (open-faced if you like) some pretty pastries, scones and sweets, along with hot tea and optional Champagne. Radishes are in season. If you’ve never eaten a radish, there are a few ways to enjoy them....

Let the name not mislead you.It’s not just Ghee and Rice, but it’s GHEE RICE!It’s the most epic form of rice ever! This is a famous rice recipe from Kerala though the preparation isn’t very distinctively Malabar.It’s usually served along with curries like Kerala Chicken Curry and Prawn Curryon special occasions and festivals. Dietary details of Ghee Rice Ghee rice is naturally gluten free.This is not an everyday recipe but something to be made once in a while or on festivals and special occasions....

We have gotten to that amazing time of year again! The holidays! I love creating recipes for you all year long, but there is something that brings me an extra special burst of joy to create recipes for you around the holidays. I love knowing that these recipes in particular are going to be used for celebration and bringing people together. One of the things that is key to making a great side dish recipe, especially a holiday side dish, is great ingredients....

Health Benefits of Cauliflower In addition to cauliflower being a great option for those following a low carb diet, it is naturally fat-free, cholesterol free, and low in sodium. Another health benefit is that it is high in fiber. On top of that, my pickiest eater devours this. That kid requests this one! That is like a gold seal of approval for a recipe. Parmesan cheese just makes everything better in this world....

For this recipe (salsa di pomodoro fresca, in Italian) I am going to show you how to oven roast tomatoes for the most delicious sauce that could not be easier. If you have a bounty of home-grown tomatoes, this is your recipe. Even if your tomatoes are not so ripe, the roasting will concentrate them and soften them to bring out their flavor. This sauce is great to keep in the freeze and it is best to store in tiptop bags....

We absolutely love Asian-inspired dishes, and this recipe is no exception. It starts with the perfect sesame chicken sauce that marinates the chicken. The chicken gets very lightly coated in flour before cooking for a final dish that is slightly crisp but coated in the perfect simmering sauce. Marinating Chicken Marinating chicken with the flavorful sauce is a great way to infuse flavor into the meat and results in tender, moist, delicious sesame chicken....

Are you a Maine Lobster Roll lover or a Connecticut Lobster Roll lover? What is the difference? Read more on this below. I know lobster is a delicious treat, but it’s also an expensive one. To get around this, I’m swapping the lobster for shrimp as it’s a cost effective way to get the same style of sandwich with the same luscious flavor. Similarly, these shrimp sandwiches are just as tasty as their expensive cousins....

This recipe is similar to my traditional meatloaf recipe, but instead of baking it in the oven, I used the smoker method which gives the loaf a nice bark on the outside and a beautiful smoking ring. I also added a pinch of cayenne and a BBQ glaze to really amp up the smoking vibe. Using a smoker is a great choice for this recipe because it cooks the meat low and slow which results in a tender and juicy meatloaf every time....

Good news for BBQ lovers who are in a rush and can’t wait for 8, 10, or 14 hours to make a BBQ! Throwing a chicken on a smoker is so easy and it’s done quicker than smoking a brisket or a chuck roast! If you follow my ‘low and slow’ smoking method and read throughout my tips, you will get an incredibly moist and flavorful chicken that is never dry or tough, with gorgeous crispy skin!...

This very simple chicken recipes comes to you courtesy of my grandmother’s church lady friends. It has all the makings of an old school recipe, and I think you are going to love it. Is there anything better than easy comfort food? The chicken in this recipe is first marinated in a sour cream based marinade and then it is lightly breaded and baked with butter on top. While the pictures make it seem so, it doesn’t crisp up....

Hey guys! How was Thanksgiving yesterday? Are you eating Tums for breakfast this morning? (Thanksgiving: the great American Holiday of Indigestion.) Regardless, I know I’m still going to be eating pie for breakfast. (We have SO many leftovers. I feel it’s my duty.) It’s really fun to watch what recipes you guys are making over the holidays. Did you know that for many food bloggers, the day before Thanksgiving is the highest traffic day of the year?...

We are still house hunting. It’s easy to drag your feet when you are staying with family, especially family as awesome as mine. For every new place that we look at, we have this conversation afterward: “So what did you think?” “It was okay. I could live there I guess.” And then we go home and that’s all. My sister-in-law Sandi keeps telling us that “we’ll just know” but I’m not so sure....

About This Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream When the weather warms up, I love indulging in frozen treats—it’s quite natural! However, many ice creams are high in sugar, making guilt-free indulgence a challenge. The good news is that you can enjoy this homemade strawberry cheesecake ice cream any time, any day, with zero guilt. My healthy ice cream is made with fat-free cottage cheese, zero-calorie sweetener, almond milk, and strawberries. All the ingredients are nutritious and yet so tasty....

For this recipe, I am using a 295ml Denby Kiln Blue mug. They’re the perfect size with ample clearance to prevent any overflow. Of course, if you don’t have one on hand, a ramekin will work just as well. Why you’ll love this Strawberry Mug cake in air fryer Simple Ingredients: With basic pantry staples and just a mug and fork for mixing, you’re all set. Quick Prep: Only 2 minutes of hands-on time; the air fryer takes care of the rest....

So this Stuffed Eggplant recipe is loosely based on how she made it. But you’ll love it just the same. Lots of spicy sausage stuffed into tender eggplant, smothered with her famous homemade sauce and topped with cheese, it’s a savory and filling meal that everyone will love! Even if you don’t think you’re an eggplant fan, you will like this! WHAT DOES EGGPLANT TASTE LIKE? I love eggplant, I really do....

With a luscious, garlicky, alfredo-style cream sauce, tons of melty mozzarella cheese, and the perfect amount of chopped artichokes and baby spinach, your family will beg you to make this easy meal again and again. I don’t know about you, but I am a HUGE fan of spinach artichoke dip. It’s one of my go-to recipes to make when I need an appetizer for a party, or a little snack for a cozy night in....

It should instead be nutritious Double Chocolate Chip Ragi Cookies. Why do I say its Nutritious?Because it has -Ragi(Finger Millet) and Whole Wheat flour* instead of Refined Flour(Maida) -Jaggery Instead of Refined Sugar Added Bonus-These are Eggfree and take 15 minutes to put together including the time taken for baking. Read more about millets and how they compare with wheat and rice on my how to introduce Millets in our diets....

Pearl Couscous Salad is a simple, satisfying, and delicious salad made with lots of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a lemony salad dressing. Everyone loves it when I bring this easy salad to summer barbecues! It’s different than the typical pasta salads and macaroni salads that have become the norm, and it pairs well with just about everything. But if you’d rather make a classic pasta salad today, be sure to check out my Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, and traditional Tuna Pasta Salad recipes....

Pre-Baking Pizza Dough If you are working with a pizza that is heavy on the toppings, I would suggest pre-baking the dough. I like to bake it for about five minutes before taking it out and topping it when I make my Meat Lovers Pizza. If you read the five star reviews on this post you will see that this recipe really is foolproof. With my step-by-step photos and detailed recipe, you will never use another pizza dough again....

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