It’s no secret that we are huge fans of the coconut and coconut combination. If you need a little reminder, our chocolate coconut bars, chocolate coconut cookies, and coconut clusters are prime examples. For something with more of a ‘wow’ factor, I love to marry these two and create the best ever coconut brownies. Why you’ll love this recipe This coconut brownie recipe combines my favorite flourless brownies with a twist on my coconut bars....

Creating juicy fried chicken with the perfect crunch is certainly a challenge. Do you agree? The ‘perfect crunch’ is affected by so many different factors like the way you bread the chicken, the coating ingredients, temperature of oil etc. To be honest, I have tried many recipes over the years. But here’s the one recipe that delivers the best crunchy chicken all the time. The ultimate crispy fried chicken. A family favorite, it’s totally irresistible and packed with fresh flavors....

This post was created in partnership with Oregon Fruit. All opinions are our own. February is National Cherry Month, and what better way to celebrate than a cherry cheesecake? Alex and I try to eat desserts in moderation, so when we splurge we like to go all out! In this post, we’ll show you how to make a perfect crustless Greek yogurt cherry cheesecake. When Alex presented the idea of a crustless cheesecake I wasn’t convinced — but in the end it made for a totally delicious and healthy cheesecake spin....

What’s the key to the best vegetarian soup? Obviously, it’s the clever use of highly flavorful ingredients like spices, herbs and the right cooking technique. Here’s a delicious and comforting soup recipe for any day of the week. Dal soup or lentil soup. A flavorful soup loaded with the goodness of lentils. The spices and herbs take the flavor to next level. Cooked lentils are tempered with some mustard seeds and tempered spices for extra deliciousness....

Fact: Every Indian household has its own favorite version of this dal curry. From far north to down south, the basic ingredient and cooking technique remains the same though. Fascinated by the popularity of such a humble dish, I really want to share with you the restaurant version of dal tadka (dal=lentils, tadka= tempering). To be exact, this dal curry features a two-step tempering process for maximum flavor. Well, as I mentioned, this curry is made with simple ingredients – lentils, few spices and herbs....

Looking for a stunning fall salad or winter side dish? Enter: delicata squash salad! This is no ordinary green side salad. This is something special, a hearty and healthy salad perfect for entertaining. Then again, you could easily whip it up to make a filling meal out of a weeknight soup. It stars Alex and my very favorite squash: the delicata, which is brilliantly sweet and has edible skin (no peeling necessary!...

Flavorful spices and a great recipe are all it takes to make a lip-smacking curry at home. A good chicken curry is obviously comforting and delicious, but how do you incorporate it into your everyday meal? Say hello to this easy chicken curry recipe. Minimum spices maximum flavor is the motto here. In short, it’s a great dish to whip up on busy days. A simple combination of tender chicken and few spices in a delectable sauce....

The days are getting brighter and warmer, and it’s the time that Alex and I start craving the flavors of sunshine. Here’s a cake recipe I created to match that mood: this easy lemon cake! My expertise as a recipe developer is in simple baking, like sheet cakes, easy muffins, and quick breads. So this new lemon-infused recipe is fast and easy: a moist cake with a luscious tender crumb from buttermilk, drizzled with a zesty 2-ingredient lemon glaze!...

Want more ideas for using up mint? Try these Best Mint Recipes or Mint Cocktails. Like the margarita, the classic drink recipe has less sugar and more nuance than what it’s become in bars and pre-made mixes. The classic is perfect for sipping on the patio, and just as good in the dead of winter when you’re dreaming of the beach. We love this mojito recipe so much, we even included the Mojito Pitcher version in our latest cookbook!...

Easy moussaka. Feast your eyes on this classic dish featuring layers of eggplants (aubergines), potatoes, meat sauce, cheese and bechamel sauce. While the spices add a nice, delicious touch, the herbs add a beautiful pop of color and flavor. Guaranteed to be a family favorite! Easy Moussaka Recipe Easy Lasagna Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) Greek Lemon Potatoes Like this easy moussaka recipe? Then join Nish Kitchen on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram....

Love a good shrimp dinner? Here’s one with your name on it: this tasty shrimp and rice skillet recipe! Succulent, juicy shrimp sit atop a bed of fluffy rice flavored with garlic, dill and spinach. Give it a good sprinkling of feta cheese and a few spritzes of lemon juice, and it’s a total homerun. We’re always in need of a good 30-minute weeknight meal, and this one hits the spot in so many ways....

Looking for easy and healthy dinner recipes? (Who isn’t, really?) Well, we have the answer for you: shrimp marinara! It combines the most flavorful, simple marinara sauce with tasty sauteed shrimp. Serve it over pasta and it’s a classic Italian recipe that has all the carefree vibe of the Mediterranean without the fuss. Alex and I only recently discovered shrimp marinara, and it’s become part of our weeknight repertoire. (If you’re wondering, yes 2 year old Larson loves it!...

As a huge fan of simple and easy recipes, store bought puff pastry is my go-to way to whip up a quick snack or light lunch. If you have a few frozen sheets on hand, it’s really easy to create a delicious snack for afternoon tea. Puff pastry parcels filled with veggies, eggs and meat are very popular, and today I’m going to introduce you to a very traditional Kerala style egg puffs....

I have been following your recipes for a long time and everyone in the family loves it. Hi Manjulaji, Can I put batter of this chocolate cake on batter of your vanilla cake and bake it? Actually I want vanilla from bottom side and chocolate from upper side. Sumedha, try and let me know the results. Hi Manjulaji, It turnout very good. Thanks. Maam instead of tofu can we add milk?...

Ready for more easy dip recipes? Try my salmon dip, cottage cheese dip, smoked tuna dip, and cake batter dip next. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables to prepare because it’s so hearty and naturally flavorful, yet it takes well to a variety of spices and cooking methods. Thanks to a bounty of them available at the market this week, I’ve turned them into a rich and creamy roasted eggplant dip!...

Need a great winter salad? Try this Endive Salad: equal parts refreshing, tangy, bitter, crunchy, and tangy! Bitter endive pairs perfectly with juicy orange and a sweet tart red wine vinaigrette. Top it off with savory Parmesan shavings and crunchy almonds, and the contrasts are divine. Each bite is crunchy, sweet, savory and citrusy: you’ll feel the winter blues melt right away. What is endive, anyway? Endive (or Belgian endive) is a leafy vegetable that has a small white head and leaves with yellow green tips....

When Alex and I first started cooking together, we discovered farro. This chewy ancient grain has a texture similar to barley, but it’s much quicker to cook. We whipped up a batch of farro with tender roasted vegetables and took a bite. Hey, that’s actually really good! Since then, we love cooking up a batch as a healthy side dish or as part of a grain bowl. But guess what?...

Here’s a light, bubbly classic cocktail that’s flown under the radar for too long: the Floradora! This beautifully pink drink was inspired by a Broadway show by the same name and dates back to the early 1900’s. It’s a total gem of a drink: raspberry syrup pairs beautifully with lime, gin, and the spicy kick of ginger beer! It’s a classic highball cocktail, though it’s relatively undiscovered. With its sweet name and delicious sweet tart flavor, we think it’s time for another spot in the limelight!...

Garlic bread grilled cheese. There’s nothing like warm cheesy toasted bread flavored with garlic butter. Crisp and golden, it’s the perfect way to level up your favorite grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy a cafe style brunch in the comfort of your home. It’s a fact that we spend nearly a third of our lives enjoying good food that are delicious as well as nutritious. And a warm toastie on a cold winter morning is the perfect excuse to wake up on the right side of the bed....

Although this gluten free banana fritter recipe is a bit tricky to master, it’ll be well worth the effort. Serve this wonderful treat as a warm snack on a cold winter’s day, or allow it to cool and offer it with vanilla ice cream as a dessert. More Fritters Recipes Homemade Apple Fritters Onion Bhaji | Spiced Onion Fritters Kothimbir Vadi | Coriander Leaves Fritters Uzhunnu Vada | Urad Dal Fritters | Medu Vada Stuffed Chilli Pakora | Chilli Fritters Kerala Banana Fritters |Pazham Pori | Ethakka Appam