Making a cocktail and it calls for muddling? Muddling is a technique used in drinks to gently mash herbs or fruit to release their juices. This helps the flavors to bind with the alcohol better than simply using them whole. Muddling is used in many popular cocktails, like the Mojito and Whiskey Smash. As you might expect, there’s a bit of technique involved in muddling: you don’t want to mash your herbs to a pulp!...
As the festive season is nearly upon us, I know you’ll be super busy planning and organising everything for the holidays. And what’s the most important part of all? Food. Enjoying fabulous food with your loved ones. With so much excitement around me, I just couldn’t wait to share a delicious biryani recipe to celebrate this season. This hyderabadi chicken biryani is the king of biryanis. The royal biryani perfect for any special occasion....
The furniture giant IKEA not only created chic flat pack furniture to make our homes beautiful but also made us fall in love with their iconic Swedish meatballs. Tender and moist meatballs with classic Swedish cream sauce, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam is an absolute favorite among IKEA lovers. It’s lip-smacking and addictingly good! Last month, they released their recipe to make the best IKEA meatballs at home, and I just couldn’t wait to recreate this iconic dish for my family....
Indian spicy mixture. Packed with the crunchy deliciousness of chickpea flour noodles, subtle spices, roasted peanuts and curry leaves, this classic snack is a great accompaniment to your afternoon tea. Quick and easy to make, the spiced gram flour batter joins turmeric, red chili powder and asafetida to create the ultimate snack that can be stored in an airtight container for a month. One of my most favorite things to indulge in on a cold rainy day is deep fried goodies....
Honestly, there’s nothing better than a good fried rice. Quick, easy and delicious, it’s always a cook’s best friend on busy days. Moreover, it’s the best way to feed fussy eaters, too! Well, this Indonesian fried rice, I must admit, is so good it fits all those categories. Quick. Easy. Delicious. Kid friendly. You see, this is one fried rice recipe you must add to your repertoire. Do you remember the chicken fried rice and egg fried rice I shared a few months ago....
Speeding through a super busy life, spending more time in the kitchen and recreating timeless classics is such a treat these days. There’s a huge variety of traditional dishes here on the blog ranging from all-time favorite butter chicken to the popular aloo paratha. Occasionally, I love the idea of using duck instead of chicken to cook up an impressive yet unexpected dinner for my family. Of course, there’s no limit to what you can create with delicious duck meat....
Craving more keto cakes? Try my keto German chocolate cake, keto strawberry cake, or keto pound cake next. Hot take: Bundt cakes are a vastly underrated dessert. Whenever I’m hosting, it’s one of my favorite cakes to make. That’s because their shape helps them cook more quickly and evenly. The heat distribution gives every slice the same perfect crumb, and they’re naturally more dense and flavorful. When made with low-carb ingredients, it’s a foolproof keto cake recipe!...
Having a snack throughout the day is the only way I can stay on track, especially when I’m going keto. Que, keto snacks. Right now, we’re loving energy balls, zucchini chips, and candied pecans. Not only do they remind me of growing up, but they’re perfect for sharing. These candied pecans are perfectly sweetened with sugar-free sweeteners and vanilla. A dash of warm cinnamon adds an essential spiced flavor that’s truly unbeatable....
Keto Iced Coffee When it comes to keto coffee drinks, my favorite recipes to make are a frappucinos, peppermint mochas, and this easy iced coffee. Growing up, I had quite the expensive Starbucks habit. Every week, I’d easily spend a good $30 on coffee shop coffees. Before school, for an afternoon pick me up, or a pre-workout energy boost, the time of the day always changed but my order never differed- it was always an iced coffee....
Love keto cookie recipes? Try my keto chocolate chip cookies, coconut flour cookies, and keto shortbread cookies next. Peanut butter cookies are a household classic and these low carb peanut butter cookies look and taste like the real thing- full of tons of peanut butter flavor. Why I love this recipe Just 3 ingredients. Peanut butter, eggs, and a keto sweetener are all you’ll need. No flour needed. Unlike traditional cookies, there is no flour or grains in them, but you’d never tell....
Hungry for more keto comfort foods? Try my keto chicken soup, keto lasagna, keto pasta, and keto quesadillas next. Even when I’m on a keto diet, I refuse to skip out on the joys of eating pizza! So, I came up with a low-carb pizza recipe that makes for a firm yet chewy crust that’s fit for holding all of your favorite toppings. Why I love this recipe It’s fast....
Chances are you probably have a few favorite marinades and masala pastes in your recipe repertoire. I just can’t deny the fact that the homemade tandoori paste is an all-time favorite, and the vindaloo paste never fails to add that extra pop of color and flavor to any dish. Be it baked chicken or a good curry, these pastes play an incredible role in creating amazingly delicious dishes in my kitchen....
Love grilling some burgers? Try my healthy burgers, ground chicken burgers, shrimp burgers, and bison burgers next. My family might be out of the norm, but my lamb burger recipe is a BBQ staple over beef burgers. Comparing the two, lamb burgers are naturally juicier, hold onto so much more flavor, and are also super affordable. Our summer barbeues have slowly converted all our friends, too! Why I love this recipe Mouthwatering....
Love salmon and looking for a new way to prepare it? Try this Lemon Garlic Salmon! The tender, flaky fish is draped in a lemon butter sauce that tastes like pure gold. It’s rich and zingy, bringing a pop of flavor to each bite. Adding a sauce makes this salmon so much more flavorful than cooking it with lemon or even just spritzing it with juice. You can mix up the sauce in just 5 minutes!...
Shrimp linguine is a great way to serve this pasta as a main dish Alex and I created this linguine recipe to work for a variety of occasions. It’s great for summer with the fresh herbs: you can add sliced cherry tomatoes for a vegetarian main dish, or add protein like pan seared chicken or sauteed shrimp. It’s also a great side dish for grilled salmon or veggie kabobs. This one’s a family favorite!...
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Before we embark on our culinary adventure, let’s gather all the ingredients required for this delightful masala idli. You’ll need idli batter, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), green chilies, curry leaves, ginger, bell pepper, carrots, green peas, salt, lemon juice, and cilantro. Ensure all your ingredients are fresh and readily available before you begin. Step 2: Tempering the Spices To kickstart the preparation of masala idli, heat oil in a pan over medium heat....
Love drinks like a matcha latte or iced matcha latte? Then you’ll love this Matcha Smoothie: a puree of green tea and sweet fruits! Blend up this green tea powder with banana and pineapple, and it’s lightly sweet with a delicate bitter matcha undertone. It’s a great way to get all the benefits of green tea while drinking a fruity puree! Here’s how we like to make a matcha smoothie....
If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans. This week, we’re making sofritas, baking turkey wings, and pan-frying beef katsu. Then, we’re ending the week with juicy stuffed chicken breasts and tuna poke bowls! What’s in this meal plan 5 dinner recipes 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe Recipe tips + optional side dishes A printable grocery list...
How to make Mix Dal: A Flavorful Medley Mixed dal, also known as mixed lentils, is a wholesome and nutritious gluten free high protein dish that combines a variety of lentils to create a flavorful medley. This mixed dal recipe is a popular choice in Indian cuisine, loved for its rich taste and comforting texture. With a harmonious blend of different lentils, mixed dal offers a balanced combination of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients....
From the first week of January, I had been on a mission to add more healthy recipes to my everyday menu. Apparently, for some reason, my mornings were also tuned into a dosa craze mode. In fact, dosa, the South Indian rice and lentil crepe, is one of the healthiest ways to start your day. From super healthy oats dosa to crispy traditional dosa and this stuffed masala dosa, I was totally enjoying the very best of Indian cuisine....
