With Everything Bagel Seasoning, it is possible to get that great taste without the calorie bomb that comes from that “snack.” I love adding this to so many things, but especially my scrambled eggs in the morning. This recipe was made off of Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, and I think it is pretty spot on to the store bought version. I love being able to make my own seasoning mixes at home....
Happy blog birthday to me! Seven years ago today I published this recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cookies and didn’t tell anyone about it. I mean, Eric knew of course (how could he miss me taking photos of cookies artfully styled on his dress shirts? My food prop selection was pretty low), but I was too embarrassed to tell anyone that I’d started a blog. I mean, what if I didn’t keep up on it?...
Think British street food or college comfort food (which is when I ate them, during school). It was one of this quick meals that you could make when mum isn’t home to cook for you. Imagine a generous heaping of piping hot, crispy chips/French fries rolled up in soft naan with an explosion of exotic flavors from Indian spiced ketchup. Now that’s a chip butty sandwich elevated! A chip/French fry wrap....
One day not too long ago, I was holding Truman in my arms because we were out somewhere and he was sleepy. We were way past the “over-tired” stage and well into the “you will be punished for this, Mom” stage. He spent one moment resting his head on my shoulder but with any tiny disturbance would explode into back-arching wails, only to return to my shoulder seconds later, worn out....
Made with tender bone in chicken thighs, thick and delicious egg noodles, and fresh vegetables, your family will want you to make this soup for them over and over. Chicken Thighs: I love the flavor that thighs bring to this recipe, but if you would prefer to use chicken breasts, you can read about that substitution below.Unsalted Butter: If you only have salted butter on hand, you will want to wait until the end, and only add it after tasting it....
If you’re a product ingredient reader like me, you will see that there are so many unhealthy ingredients that you don’t needed added to fruit yogurts that you can buy in the store. This is the reason I like to make my own. Fresh pineapple is stirred into to this homemade yogurt to add fruit and natural sweetness. Unsweetened shredded coconut is also added for a delicious flavor combination (pineapple and coconut are so good together)....
About my easy Salted caramel sauce recipe If you’re a fan of the irresistible taste of salted caramel like me, then you’re in for a treat! My easy salted caramel sauce recipe is made with just five simple ingredients. This is all you need to elevate your desserts to the next level. It does require a bit of patience and attention while cooking, but trust me, the end result is totally worth it!...
Learning how to carve a roast chicken is a very useful skill that all home cooks should learn. If you follow my simple steps and tips, you will learn how to carve a chicken like an expert and you’ll enjoy doing it every time. This is a part of my Back To Basics series where I teach you all the techniques you need to be confident in the kitchen. There are many useful tutorials covering topics on how to handle poultry....
Turkey broth is such an easy way to use the remnants of your Thanksgiving Turkey. In fact, I had all of the ingredients to make this recipe on hand after making my turkey. This recipe is the perfect thing to replace chicken stock in all of your favorite soups. Ingredients for Turkey Broth For a super savory and rich turkey broth use the following ingredients: Turkey carcass – cut all the bones and pieces down so it will all fit into a large potOnions – Diced roughly or cut in quartersCelery and carrots – rough chop or dice them into large piecesGarlic cloves – no need to mince; just crack them with a knife and remove the shellRosemary and thyme – I like to use fresh sprigs of these herbs but you can use a couple of teaspoons each of dried rosemary and thyme....
One question I am often asked is How do you take food pictures on a White Background , absolutely seamless. Can you share your set up please ? Subject shot on White Background reflects absolute elegance,drama, Christmas-sy ,divine and what not. This post will walk you through Backlighting Technique for achieving perfect White background images. I am a part of various food photography forums, where there is a lot of mutual learning involved....
Over the past couple of months, I’ve received a slew of emails from readers asking me to share with them all the tools, equipment and staples in my kitchen. So instead of replying individually to each and every one of them, I thought it would be better to share it here on my blog with all of you. I’ve decided to break up this list into instalments, each time concentrating on a few particular components....
Many of us grew up with daily Indian meals that consisted of a Dal, a Sabzi or two, some Rotis, Rice and a Salad on the side. Top this off with some yogurt and Indian pickle, and the standard Indian meal was complete. In today’s busy lifestyle that a majority of us lead, a meal like this not only requires immense planning and prep work ahead of time but also a lot of patience and dedication to clean up afterwards....
About this Indian Tomato Salad recipe This easy peasy Tomato and Onion Salad are a refreshing, crunchy, and delicious Indian condiment. They are just like fresh tomato salsa ( pico de gallo ) that is served with Mexican meals. You can also say, it’s like Kachumber salad minus the cucumber. Or call it an Indian version of Pico de Gallo… The recipe uses tomato, red onion, seasoning, a citrus element, and finally some herbs....
Rogan Josh is a Kashmiri dish, usually made with meat.This is a widely popular lamb curry thats usually served with naans or rice. It sounds fancy and something you would only eat at a resturant but it’s not.I promise! Ingredients for Instant Pot Lamb Rogan Josh It’s a super easy if spice heavy curry made with very little effort.I will give you a lot of swaps so don’t worry about sourcing all the ingredients....
This is an amazing meatloaf recipe, made even better because you can make it in the Instant Pot! A flavorful mix of beef, aromatic vegetables, and seasonings makes this homestyle meatloaf delicious, and pressure cooking the meatloaf helps to keep it tender, moist, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. I love making dinner in the instant pot, and use it every chance I get! Try Instant Pot pork chops with creamy mushroom gravy, or Instant Pot pot roast next....
INSTANT POT MEXICAN QUINOA RECIPE We are huge fans of Mexican inspired recipes. As much as we love Mexican rice, Instant pot refried beans and Mexican Mason Jar Salad, we love this quinoa recipe too. It filling, hearty and so delicious. Being a Vegetarian / Vegan - making delicious work & school lunches can be tricky. But I am glad that this One Pot Quinoa bowl works great. You can make this quick and easy Vegan lunch in batches ahead of time, portion them in lunch boxes and refrigerate up to 5 days!...
Pressure cooking mince meat is just pure genius.I didn’t think so till I got this amazing tip from a friend.I had the best keema at her place in Hyderabad a few years back.Her mom always presssure cooked it Thats the reason the mince is all soft and almost succulent! If you, like me, are after a softer texture of mutton keema,then this is the way to go about cooking it....
This perfect side dish has oodles of flavor, and it’s effortless to make. Have you made rice in your Instant Pot yet? It is life-changing! No overcooked rice, no guesswork, and no hovering over the pot !! Which also means no burnt rice! This rice recipe is very versatile because it will go with all your Mexican-inspired meals. The ingredients are readily available; you can use them to make chicken enchiladas, tacos, and burritos....
Storing Leftover Zucchini Fritters These zucchini fritters are best enjoyed while warm and fresh. If you need to reheat leftovers, use a skillet over low heat or the air fryer. Be sure to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Calabria, Italy. These Pitticelle are a distinctly Calabrian recipe. Zucchini is coated in a simple batter made from flour, milk, cheese, and eggs and then they are cooked on the stovetop....
Key limes are smaller than regular limes and they are also slightly sweeter which brings amazing flavor to these cupcakes. Key lime juice and zest is in the cupcakes and the cream cheese frosting. Yes, I used cream cheese frosting for extra flavor. Being smaller than regular limes, it does take longer to juice key limes and it takes more limes to get the juice, but the results are worth it because there is nothing better than freshly squeezed juice....
