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Easy Peas and Paneer curry recipe below This post was first published in March 2010 The key to this recipe is to let the spices simmer in onion-tomato masala to deepen the flavours in the curry. Then, add the paneer and peas and cook briefly. Finally, garnish and serve. Enjoy this Indian-style meal at home with a side of naan bread or flatbread. The creamy and rich texture of this curry is sure to satisfy, and the recipe uses a handful of easy-to-find ingredients....

Crispy, sweet, savory, and a little bit spicy, this recipe for General Tso’s Chicken is just like the dish you order at your local take-out spot. Lightly breaded and fried dark meat chicken is covered in a thick and flavorful General Tso’s sauce that’s easy to make right on the stovetop. You’ll be enjoying this Chinese food favorite in less time than it takes for delivery! If you like this recipe, you are going to love my Orange Chicken recipe too....

When you are looking for something to make dinner time easier, nothing is quite as handy as the slow cooker. I love wrapping up my busy days with a dinner that was made in the morning and just needs a few finishing touches before meal time. This Slow Cooker Beef and Noodle recipe is warm and filling, total comfort food. Our whole family enjoyed this recipe! If you are looking for a lighter stovetop version, try this Beef and Noodles recipe....

Chicken breasts are slow cooked with your favorite salsa and spices that results in deep flavor that cooks into the chicken to make it tender and moist enough to shred. This is the first time I have broken out my crockpot since the weather warmed up. Which makes no sense because I don’t know why I feel like it’s a cold weather kitchen gadget. Probably because I think of hearty stews, soups and chili that I make over the winter....

Coffee cake is one of those things that confused me as a little kid. Why is it called coffee cake? It doesn’t taste like coffee… In fact, it tastes like the most delicious vanilla cake, with a cinnamon and brown sugar filling and creamy sugar glaze. I soon figured out that it’s called coffee cake because people like to enjoy a slice of sweet crumb cake with a delicious cup of joe....

Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram I’m not as bad as my sister-in-law Reesy though. One time her roommate commented that they seemed to have lost many of their drinking glasses. Reesy went upstairs and realized she had FIFTEEN empty glasses scattered throughout her bedroom. Every day after work she would get a glass of water from the kitchen and take it up to her bedroom with her, always forgetting to bring it back downstairs....

Seven simple ingredients and a little bit of time are all you need to make Cheese Danish just like you’ve had at your favorite bakery or brunch spot! Pull some puff pastry out of the freezer and get ready to impress yourself and your friends with these simple, delicious baked sweets. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Key Ingredients In Homemade Cheese Danish Here’s what you need to make these easy cheese danish at home: Ev Howie Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below....

I like ordering chicken caesar salad at restaurants. You might think that’s boring, coming from me, but in reality, it’s just me being sure that I’m well fed! Caesar salad is pretty difficult to mess up. Even the worst chicken caesar salad is going to be pretty tasty, and include veggies, bread, protein, and a salty, creamy dressing. So when I’m at a restaurant while traveling, or somewhere where I’m unsure of the menu items, chicken caesar salad is a safe bet....

It’s easy to make a delicious curried chicken salad in just one bowl, and this dish makes a wonderful lunch or light dinner. Chicken salad can be made in so many tasty ways, but this recipe for chicken salad with curry powder, apples, and cashews is definitely one of my favorites! A creamy dressing with the perfect blend of spices coats tender chicken, veggies, fruits, and nuts to create a healthy, hearty salad that checks all the boxes....

Indian is my favorite of all cuisines and I have on offer for your perusal classics like Chicken Tikka Masala , Samosas, Easy Homemade Naan Bread and Chutney. There is also some non-traditional Indian recipes like Curry Vegetable Basmati Rice and Roasted Acorn Squash with Indian Spices. You can also make your own Easy Indian Spice Blend to add to dishes of your own creation. Please try some of these classic and non-classic recipes at home, I think you’ll love them....

About this easy Mushroom Pilau rice recipe – Tastes better than the takeaway! We love one-pot seasoned rice for quick dinner options just like this mushroom pilau rice, vegetable pilau rice, Thai pineapple fried rice, or Nandos restaurant copycat spicy rice. It takes only 5 minutes of prep overall. The Indian-style pilau recipe with mushrooms is simple, and straightforward and can be made in just 1 pot. The aromatic flavors in the recipe come from whole spices, mushrooms, onion, and garlic....

Homemade Naan Bread Traditionally, naan is baked in a hot tandoor oven but to make it possible for everyone to make it at home, I’ve changed this recipe up a little so it bakes perfectly over the stovetop. What you will love about this bread is its pillowy soft and fluffy texture! This bread is pliable, perfect for soaking up all the curries and sauces, and can also be used to make wraps....

This post is sponsored by Raley’s, but all opinions are my own of course! Thanks for supporting the amazing brands that keep The Food Charlatan going. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram I know I’m not the only one whose kids are obsessed. On a neighborhood Facebook group I’m in, one mom posted that she was willing to buy someone’s catalogue; they had lost theirs and her kid was devastated. A highly prized commodity indeed!...

The other day I was scrolling through Facebook and saw this post from someone on a neighborhood mom’s group I’m in: “Tonight I made warm quinoa salad with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kale and chicken. My children literally cried until they fell out of their chairs. My sister was over for dinner, she thanks us for the continuous stream of birth control inducing experiences.” I busted up laughing when I read this because can I just say, SAME STORY going on over here....

This salted caramel sauce is made by combining caramelized sugar with butter, heavy cream, and a touch of flaky sea salt. It has a rich, creamy texture with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, making it a versatile topping for so many desserts and treats. Salt in caramel sauce There is something so delicious about the buttery, nutty caramel with a hint of salt. I love to use flaky sea salt and you don’t need much to take regular caramel sauce to the next level....

Refreshing Fresh Peach Lemonade to enjoy hot summer days. Prepared using fresh Peaches, lemon juice & sweetener. Delicious & refreshing!! Have tried out the slurppy Mango Lemonade Recipe on my blog? Growing up as my Mumma’s little girl , I have been drooling and gulping on all kinds of fruit juices , I like Orange and Musambi Juice was mean’t to be had at the Juice Centre.. Off course who doesn’t love the Sugar cane juice....

This is going to be the best Roast Chicken you’ve ever made, and your family is going to go crazy for it! The perfect blend of herbs and spices, the crispy skin, and the tender, juicy chicken will have everyone asking for seconds, or even thirds. Don’t want to turn the oven on today? Make your whole chicken in the Instant Pot instead! For a smaller chicken, this recipe for Air Fryer Whole Chicken is quick and easy too....

TEXTURE : CreamyEASE: EasyPros : Can be made ahead & served cold or at room temperatureServe with : Chips, Crisps, Vegetables The most decadent, slightly tangy, slightly sweet with the complexity of brown onions, and pickles. I always thought that my 5 minute yogurt dip was the best recipe that I ever discovered, but this recipe comes almost shoulder to shoulder. Since the day I first made this dip, I have made it again only a zillion times....

Chocolate Chips This recipe for chocolate haystacks calls for milk chocolate chips, but you should use what you love the most. Semi sweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips would be absolutely delicious. You could also use white chocolate chips or only butterscotch chips to make butterscotch haystacks. The night before her presentation – as we were making Mint Oreo Bark together – she told me she was so nervous. Together we said a little prayer to my mom asking my mom to be there in the room with her as she did it....

Add these great noodles to your favorite soups or just eat them with butter and a little seasoning. They are the ultimate comfort food. Rolling and Cutting Egg Noodles I have tested both thin and thick egg noodles, and I tell you with confidence, you want them about as thick as you see here. The thinner noodles are more like store bought pasta, but they don’t cook as well in a soup....