Almond Milk Pancakes When it comes to fun and delicious ways to use almond milk, my favorite recipes to make are ice cream, smoothies, and these almond milk pancakes. Over the last few months, I’ve been making more of an effort to change up my breakfasts. I tend to fall into habits, and when I find a breakfast I like, I can eat it for months on hand. I’ve been on a streak with something different every morning but recently, I’ve been making different kinds of pancakes....

We love this recipe, thanks for sharing it, we have tried a lot of your recipes and this is a firm favourite! Julie, thanks Why do my cauliflowers always become soft? I want to keep them crunchy like in restaurants. But even if i dont add water they end up becoming very soft. Where am i going wrong? Ellan, the only suggestion I have cook the potato for few minutes before then add the cauliflower....

In the initial steps of crafting the Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan, take a flat frying pan and heat oil over a gentle low-medium flame. This crucial stage sets the foundation for the distinctive flavors of the bagara baingan recipe, ensuring a perfect balance of aromas. As the oil warms embark on the preparation of the eggplants, a key element in the Hyderabadi baingan recipe. Stir-fry the eggplants with precision, delicately rotating them occasionally to evenly expose each side to the heat....

Here’s a vegetarian dinner idea that marries basic Italian flavors into a mess of garlicky, gooey goodness: Baked Rigatoni! It’s a pasta bake that’s got all the comfort of tomato sauce and cheese, but has intrigue and uniqueness in the flavors. The tomato sauce is full of garlic and a little fennel for meatiness, and it’s got lots of fresh peppery basil for a herbaceous kick. Cover it in gooey mozzarella cheese and you’ve got a dish that’s hearty enough to please any eater....

Love simple turkey recipes? Try my air fryer turkey breast, roasted boneless turkey breast, turkey cutlets, and ground turkey soup next. Think turkey breasts were reserved for Thanksgiving and the holidays? Not in my household! My juicy turkey tenderloin recipe proves it can and should be part of your dinnertime rotation. Known for being extra tender, my family LOVES this as a fun alternative to chicken or pork. Why I love this recipe Perfect texture and flavor....

Got ripe bananas on hand? There are infinite ways to use them, but here’s one fruit-packed way that’s a must try: Banana Blueberry Muffins! They’re light, fluffy and lightly sweet, packed juicy purple berries that add a blast of sweet tart to each bite. Sprinkle with crunchy turbinado sugar, and they’re perfect for simple breakfasts or sweet snacks. Ingredients in banana blueberry muffins This banana blueberry muffins recipe is a classic muffin recipe: a simple batter made with ingredients you likely already have on hand....

Who doesn’t like a nice big slice of homemade cake? Some may think baking a cake yourself at home is difficult and time-consuming, but today we are here to debunk that myth! This coconut cream cake delivers an unmatched coconut flavor, and you don’t even need to pop to the shops for eggs to make it! Since making this, I’ve added this to my list of favorite cakes, along with my lemon blueberry cake, chocolate cake, and healthy carrot cake....

Making a cocktail that calls for Cognac and don’t have it? Don’t worry, there are few options that work for this popular liquor. Cognac is a type of French brandy, a liquor made from distilling wine. The flavor of Cognac is rich and full-bodied, with a spicy finish and hints of fruit and leather. (Yep!) There are several grades of Cognac that designate how long it’s been aged: VS or 3 stars (2 years), VSOP (4 years), Napoléon (6 years), and XO (10 years)....

Making a recipe but don’t have fennel? Fennel is a vegetable that’s a member of the carrot family, but it looks more like a cross between an onion, celery and dill! It has a large bulbous root, stalks, and leafy fronds at the top. The bulb can be eaten cooked or raw thinly sliced, and it has a black licorice or anise flavor. Dried fennel seeds are also used in recipes to add a savory, hearty flavor....

Making a recipe that calls for star anise and don’t have it? Star anise is a seed pod that’s shaped like a star. It’s a warm spice with an anise flavor, giving it hints of black licorice. The culinary uses are wide: it’s the main ingredient in Chinese five spice powder, and is used in Vietnamese pho and is part of Indian masala chai and mulling spices for cider. Don’t have time to grab it?...

Making a cocktail that calls for Triple Sec and don’t have it? Don’t worry, there are few options that are perfectly suited as a substitution. Triple Sec refers to a dry style of orange liqueur. “Sec” means dry in French, so some say the name means “triple dry” or “triple distilled.” The term can be used to refer to a style of dry orange liqueurs as a category. But most often it refers to a lower-quality generic orange liqueur....

“Learn how to cook–try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” -Julia Child Recently I was asked the question, “How has having a baby affected the way you cook?” After thinking a minute, I replied, “Not much, really.” It’s not at all what I expected in adding a tiny human to our lives. But Alex and I have made cooking such a part of our routine that adding a baby didn’t rock it much at all....

We’re always game for more fast and easy dinner ideas, and this is one to bookmark to make on repeat. Brown sugar salmon is simple and comes together quickly with just a few pantry ingredients! It’s a fun trick to whip out for a weeknight meal or when you’re entertaining, and it comes together in a flash. Broiling the salmon makes it even quicker than baking, and makes a caramelized crispy top....

Love cozy Mexican recipes? Try my albondigas soup, carne guisada, birria meat, and carnitas. How do I elevate the humble beef stew for my family? I make my cozy and authentic carne picada. It’s a one-pot Mexican beef stew but made with a balance of Mexican-inspired spices and veggies. It’s a weekly staple in my kitchen during the cooler months! Why I love this recipe One-pot dish. Everything comes together in one dish, so there’s no need to dirty up a bunch of pots and pans....

Challas or sarlas, served as a side dish with traditional Indian food like cutlets and biryani, is onion salad in its simplest form. Red onions certainly impart a lovely color to this salad making it vibrant and interesting. Of course, they also add so much flavor that you don’t want to miss out. If red onions are not readily available, use brown onions instead. For this onion salad recipe, you’ll need to slice them as thin as possible....

Need more vegetarian Indian recipes? You’ll love my dahl, eggplant curry, and vegetable korma. In an effort to eat less meat, I’ve been embracing Meatless Mondays. Thankfully, Indian and vegetarian food go hand-in-hand. Made with hearty chickpeas and an abundance of warming Indian spices, this is one of my favorite meatless dinners. It’s hearty and comforting, yet all too easy to make for a random weeknight dinner. Why I love this recipe Made in one pot....

Karahi or kadai refers to a cooking pot similar to a wok and is made of cast iron. As the name suggests, karahi chicken is all about chicken cooked in a karahi or kadai. In simpler terms, chicken curry in an Indian style wok. So, do you have a kadai preferably one that’s made of cast iron hiding in the darkest corner of your kitchen?Hey, don’t worry. This chicken curry is going to be equally delicious in your regular pan....

When it comes to the traditional flavors of Indo- Chinese cuisine, sweet and spicy is the way to go. The magic of Indo-Chinese dishes totally relies on the perfect balance of these two contrasting flavors. Sweet and spicy. Honestly, this is such an exciting and super delicious flavor combo. This chilli paneer is one of those appetizers that brings you the tantalizing flavors of Indo-Chinese cuisine. Without a doubt, the whole family is going to love it....

This year, celebrating Christmas at home is going to be an unique experience. As a result, I’m thinking of ways to make it feel extra special and more festive. Even though this holiday season will certainly look different, baking Christmas cookies is an inevitable tradition.  How to Make Christmas Star Cookies Start with combining together self raising flour, plain flour and a pinch of salt in a large bowl....

I purposely buy an excess of bananas, so I have an excuse to make a banana bread with the overripe ones. There surely is an unwritten rule in which overripe bananas MUST turn into banana bread. It’s no secret that I am abiding by this rule, as evidenced by the plethora of variations I have, including blueberry banana bread, raspberry banana bread, and a chocolate chip banana bread. To change things up, I wanted to explore some different flavors....