So are you guys getting excited for Cinco de Mayo?? I have to admit that most years I’m not super into Cinco de Mayo. (I think it’s mostly because there are no margaritas in it for me.) Maybe also because I’m not Mexican. But this year I am helping to throw a Cinco de Mayo themed baby shower for my friend Sarah. Which might sound a little weird, but trust me, it’s going to be awesome....
My family is completely obsessed with this Chicken Taco recipe! The first time they ate them, they decided that they were better than all of our favorite taco restaurants. Not only that, but my whole family loves them. That’s a unicorn recipe. Quinn has started calling it “That Chicken Taco recipe that’s better than Qdoba.” The thing that makes this recipe so special is the marinade. It is the right combination of flavors with the perfect amount of smokiness that will blow your mind....
I managed to click shots for most of the delicacies except the Veg Biryani 🙂 Will be posting them in subsequent posts. Also presented my home made Birthday cake for the boyz celebration… Verdict was.. it was clean sweep… I got my best evercompliment for it.. It tasted better than a professional baker’s cake. Wot more wud u expect ?? 🙂 I made this Chocolate Cake on Friday ( on the Maha Shivrathri Day) - 2 days before the D -Day....
A few weeks ago, Eric randomly says to me, “Karen, you’re almost 30 years old. You’re the same age as U2’s Joshua Tree Album. Just a few months younger.” He ponders for a moment. “I knew there was a reason I liked you.” We celebrated our 9th anniversary yesterday. I’m really glad we have U2 to keep our marriage in perspective. I mean, how else would we keep the love alive?...
I don’t know what is is about spinach and artichokes, but they just go together so well! I love making a hot version of artichoke dip in the oven, and I also have a version of spinach artichoke dip that I make in my Instant Pot. Both of those are cheesy, gooey, and amazing, but this chilled spinach artichoke dip is really, really good in its own way too! It’s cold, creamy, smooth, and savory with a lovely texture that comes from spinach, artichokes, and crisp water chestnuts....
You don’t need to travel to Florida to enjoy this fresh and tangy salad because it’s simple to make at home, with the most amazing dressing, made from scratch. What is 1905 Salad? First, let me tell you about the Columbia restaurant! The Colombia is believed to be the first and oldest restaurant in the state of Florida. Opened in Tampa in 1903 by a Spanish-Cuban immigrant, it’s a destination because of its long history as well as its amazing menu....
When I first heard of Jenni Ferrari-Adler’s new book, Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant, I was intrigued. The second I found out it contained essays from a bunch of food writers on the topic of cooking for oneself and dining alone, I knew I had to immediately get myself a copy. And boy, am I glad I did. With some of my personal favourite writers like M. K....
This Coronation Aubergine/Eggplant is a delicious vegetarian side dish that elevates a bland vegetable with a tasty marinade and dressing. It’s all topped off with delicious toppings of a Greek curry yogurt dressing with mango chutney, crispy fried onions, sweet raisins and fresh cilantro. A very tasty side dish indeed! This quick and easy aubergine/eggplant dish is the creation of British chef Nadiya Hussain and was inspired by her childhood country of Bangladesh....
If you are nervous about cooking pork chops, you have come to the right place, my friends. Pork chops, when cooked correctly, are tender, moist, and delicious. This easy to follow pork chop recipe will make you fall in love. This simple recipe is based off of my loved Cream of Mushroom Chicken. The creamy sauce pairs perfectly with the earthy taste of the mushrooms. Cooking the pork chops in that sauce not only leaves them tender, it gives them the best flavor....
I love to dip in samosa, onion bhaji into this yogurt coriander dip. If you have never made it, here’s how I make my sauce in just 5 minutes. About this easy Homemade Coriander sauce This coriander yogurt sauce is incredibly quick and easy to make just like our Green Chutney recipe. Plus, it’s super versatile and can be used as a dip, dressing, or spread. The sauce has a creamy texture because of adding yogurt that pairs well with so many meals....
Fresh tarragon adds a fancy French flair to this skillet chicken meal that will be ready to serve in about half an hour. Get ready for a super simple skillet chicken dinner that is ready in under a half hour, but tastes like it was made especially for you at a fancy French restaurant! If you’ve made my Marry Me Chicken, Chicken Florentine, or Creamy Mushroom Chicken, you’re familiar with this one-skillet process....
Let the slow cooker do most of the work for you, and make this tasty bone-in chicken thighs recipe for dinner tonight. This is one of my absolute favorite ways to cook bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, and I know that you’ll love this easy crock pot recipe too! Slow cooker chicken thighs cook low and slow in a deliciously seasoned broth made with just 6 ingredients. This homey, comforting chicken recipe is uncomplicated, yet amazingly flavorful, and will go perfectly with your favorite side dishes, like my vegetable rice recipe, sour cream mashed potatoes, or stovetop mac and cheese....
Your Crockpot is the perfect vessel to create a hot and bubbly chicken wing dip the easy way. I have a recipe for making Buffalo chicken dip in the Instant pot, and I love that recipe. It’s fast, but it has quite a few steps. This recipe has about two actual steps and is completely fail-proof. I love using the Crockpot for appetizers too because that means that my oven and stovetop are free if I’m also serving dinner later....
Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter Do you like Japanese food? Eric’s been begging me to go. I am just not into it. Sushi to me feels like I’m eating a giant eel that’s hard to chew, and all I can think while I’m chewing is, I could be eating pizza right now. I didn’t even order sushi, that’s how lame of a Japanese restaurant attendee I am. I ordered Tonkatsu on a friend’s recommendation, and I didn’t love it....
One of my major wins as a mom is my kids’ love of fresh fruits and vegetables. We actually can’t keep up with them. Most meals have sliced peppers, cucumbers, or carrots on the side. And snack time is usually grapes and strawberries. I feel great about it. But sliced raw veggies aren’t the most exciting for me. I’m always looking for ways to incorporate that freshness into a side dish that I want to eat with my meal too....
About this homemade Khajoor Imli Chutney I’ve been making this homemade Khajoor Chutney for over two decades, and it’s always a staple in my freezer. My friends and family always lick their fingers and ask for more when I use it in dishes like sev puri, dahi puri, or samosa chole chaat. Making this chutney is super easy with the only time-consuming step being the straining of the ingredients. Once you’ve made a large batch, you can freeze it in portions and enjoy it throughout the year....
Chex Cereal Chex Cereal comes in so many different varieties these days. They have rice Chex, wheat Chex, corn Chex, and several others. This is a really easy recipe to customize to what your family prefers most. I originally made this Chex Mix recipe for an outdoor movie night in the summertime, and it was a huge hit. We love to hang a big tarp off our deck and project a movie on to it to have an outdoor movie night....
Why You Will Love This Recipe Ingredients Needed Chicken breasts: We are using cooked and shredded chicken breasts in this recipe. It’s easy to cook your own, and I have a recipe for boiled chicken breasts that keeps them juicy and moist, but feel free to use rotisserie chicken if you are short on time. Butter: Unsalted butter adds richness to the sauce. You can also use olive oil, but butter brings a nice depth of flavor....
What’s not to love about creamy penne pasta mixed with juicy, Cajun-seasoned chicken? This meal is delicious, layered with bold flavors, and includes the best homemade Cajun cream sauce that you’ll definitely want to soak up with some bread when you’ve finished eating! Making creamy chicken pasta dishes from scratch is one of my specialities lately! You’ll want to check out my Rasta Pasta recipe which is very similar to this one but with jerk seasoning and bell peppers....
Avocados are my favorite and my best. (Is “my favorite and my best” something that is only used in my house? We are notoriously weird and random, so it’s possible.) I could eat all the avocados all the time, but I especially love them mixed in with other ingredients, like in my Avocado Tuna Salad. In this amazing salad made with cucumbers, avocados, and tomatoes, we are combining really just a few ingredients to make this fast and simple salad....
