The creamy sauce that smothers the chicken has is rich and deep, despite coming together in just over 30 minutes. The other day on Twitter someone was encouraging others to not look down on people for using jarred minced garlic. And I found it so refreshing. She pointed out that not everyone can afford fresh ingredients and some people physically can’t peel garlic. Let people cook how they are able!...
Not sure yet about parsnip puree? It’s ok! Parsnips aren’t a typical dinnertime side, they’re usually seen more often on restaurant menus. In this case, the chefs really know what they’re doing! Parsnip puree is like the creamiest mashed potatoes you’ve ever had, but with way more flavor from these exceptional root veggies. What are Parsnips? A parsnip looks a lot like a carrot, but it’s white or cream-colored. Parsnips are a root vegetable, like carrots, but are more closely related to parsley....
Stovetop, soup maker, and Instant Pot insctructions included. What is tomato bisque? Bisque is a French-style smooth type of soup just like chowder, and the difference between a tomato bisque and a tomato soup is the extra smoothness that is given to the tomato bisque when adding heavy cream. What’s special about bisque is the texture, it’s quite thick, smooth, and velvety. Tomato bisque ingredients Olive oil.Onion, carrot, garlic, and celery....
I don’t know what to tell you first about this dish. That it is a one-pan meal, or its ready in under 15 minutes! To make it even easier, the gnocchi is seared in butter and browned to give them a crispy exterior and still retain its soft inside. No, you don’t have to boil it first! This crispy gnocchi with peas, asparagus and lemon recipe is all about light, spring produce and cooking with my two favorite vegetables are asparagus and fresh peas....
During the week, our mornings are a sprint out the door. We have one kid leaving the house before 6:30 and two more to get out the door before 8. It’s non stop movement and often means bowls of cereal for breakfast. But on the weekends we take our time, and my kids love when we make pancakes, French toast, and waffles. Recently we discovered that the ultimate amazing breakfast is French toast made from croissants, covered in powdered sugar, syrup, and whipped cream....
This recipe is a simple spin on my ever popular Chicken Salad. With just a few flavor swaps we create a new recipe that is going to be a go to for you. This is perfect for a family picnic, but it is also a great recipe to make on Sunday night to take with you throughout the work week. Eat it in pita, have it with crackers, or wrap it up in lettuce leaves for a light low carb lunch....
Giving dinner parties has never been easier- from an Under 30 minute Biryani to a 15 minute dessert- everything can be made or prepped in the instant pot.Most of the recipes are make ahead recipes which can be made upto 2 days in advance. These Instant pot Indian Recipes are my tried and tested go to recipes, especially when i have guests over. Before you get intimidated ,i have provided alternatives to spices, if you cant find Indian spices....
These chocolate eggs are easy to make using egg moulds. The egg moulds can be found all over the internet for purchase. First, I added melted chocolate to microwave-safe bowls. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, stir and repeat until melted. I then transferred the chocolate to fine piping bags, this is to create the drizzle design on the outside of the eggs. Freeze for 1 minute to set....
( Vegan , Kids friendly recipe ) TIPS TO MAKE THE EASIEST CHOCOLATE BARK Monitor while you melt the chocolates. Overheating them in the microwave without supervision can lead to thickening and spoiling the CHOCOLATE. I like to use OXO Squeeze and Pour Measuring Cups – perfect for melting chocolate! I really cannot even call it a recipe and you really do not need any precise measurements to make Chocolate Slabs / Barks....
In less than an hour on the stove, you will have made a big pot of soup that is not only incredibly tasty, but it’s healthy too! Cabbage soup is known to be packed with fiber and therefore very filling. It’s easy to make soup with sausage and cabbage for a weeknight dinner, and the leftovers make fantastic lunches the next day. Love Soup? Make sure you try my absolute favorite Chicken Enchilada Soup next!...
If you’re anything like me, rich fudgy chocolate cupcakes from scratch are pretty hard to resist! There’s nothing better than moist and tender cupcakes topped with luscious chocolate buttercream. I’ve been making this recipe for a long time and to me, it is perfect. The version in this post is the same one that I first published in 2014, but I wanted to update the post for you to give you some more helpful tips on the process....
Homemade granola is simply better than store-bought granola—it just is. Why? Because you can control the ingredients, and there are no preservatives (which you don’t need) since its shelf life is long. Nuts in granola This is one of my favorite snacks, and I enjoy a mix of oats and nuts (with unsalted almonds and pecans being my favorites). If you prefer a nut-free granola, simply leave them out....
What is Ashta Cream? Homemade Ashta or Qishta is a type of Middle Eastern clotted cream that can be served on its own, with honey, fresh fruit, and nuts, or stuffed or topped on other pastries and desserts such as Layali Lebnan, Eid el Saraya, Halawet el Jibn, Warbat, Ashta ice cream, and many more! Homemade Ashta cream is thick, rich, and creamy. It is important to note that this is not an authentic recipe for Ashta Baladeye....
I love it when fresh cherries show up in my grocery store or farmer’s market. There’s just something about a warm summer day and a bowl of cherries that reminds me of simple times. The flavor of cherries is sweet, slightly tart, and so juicy. I like to eat cherries raw, by the handful, but I also really like to bake with them. Baking cherries changes the flavor and makes them richer and sweeter....
I know so so many Non resident Indians who miss home so much during this glorious season.There is no other fruit which celebrates our diversity like Mango.Everyone has their favourites from Alfonso being the king of all summer fruits,Baganpalli/Safeda the most easily available and affordable variety & the naughty Dussheri eaten by just tearing off the tip.I could really go on. All of us have such amazing Childhood memories of revelling in that saffron colour fleshy, sweet,sticky fruit, with juices streaking down our mouths, loving every bit of the mess this fruit promises....
Easy Onion Bhaji recipe (Kanda Bhaji) Does Onion Bhaji need any introduction really? I doubt so! They are also popularly known as Kanda Bhaji, Kanda Bhajia, Pyaz ke Pakode, or Onion Pakora. These Onion Bhajis are also a popular Indian street food snack! I cannot imagine an Indian takeaway or a visit to the Indian restaurants without a serving of these popular bhajis, but they’re actually so so easy to make at home too!...
Serve thinly sliced smoked salmon with all the best and tastiest accompaniments – and make it beautiful! We’ll start with a homemade mustard dill sauce and cream cheese for spreading on mini toasts or bagels. Then fill in the platter with hard boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber and avocado, and of course some thinly sliced red onion and capers! Everyone at the party will be able to make their own bagel (or crostini) with lox or smoked salmon – exactly the way they like it....
Serve with a side salad and a basket of bread and you’ve got a complete family-friendly meal any night of the week! I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, give me all the soup this time of year! Everything from creamy broccoli cheddar soup, to immune-boosting Instant Pot chicken noodle soup and everything in between like my incredibly delicious slow cooker butternut squash soup. There’s nothing better than a big bowl of warming cozy soup when there’s a chill in the air and this stuffed pepper soup is among my favorite soup recipes!...
Move over regular nachos, here comes a fun spin called Tater Tot Nachos (a.k.a. Totchos)! We can all agree that sharing a big platter of nachos is always a good time. These nachos replace regular tortilla chips with tater tots and still deliver all of those amazing toppings we love. What are tater tots you ask? They are made of grated potato that is then formed into small cylinders that crisp up when fried/baked....
One thing I have identified recently is that I cook so many Quick and Easy Vegetarian Vegan recipes, ready in just 30 minutes, but somehow many of them never made it to the blog. And one among those recipes is this Veg Korma, which is one of my favorite curries to whip up when I am in a hurry or even when I have cook for a potluck party. It is different to the South Indian style hotel kurma, that is usually served with porotta - but with similar flavors....
