Do you love the vibrant fresh flavor of tomatoes? Well, I do. So, how about perfectly cooked pasta tossed with the fresh flavors of tomatoes alongside basil leaves and garlic. Delicious, right? To make this bruschetta pasta, you’ll need to start with cooking the pasta. For this recipe, I’ve opted for spaghetti, but feel free to use your favorite. Cook it in plenty of water seasoned with a pinch of salt....
Here’s a treat for you today: vegan wings! Love eating plant based foods? Here’s the way to have your cake and eat it too. Buffalo cauliflower wings! These tasty morsels are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and tossed with spicy, tangy buffalo sauce. You’ll see these in restaurants here in the US these days…and this recipe? It tastes just as good as restaurant-style. Better, in fact! Let’s be honest: this one requires a bit of time and effort....
This cabbage salad was intended to be a shaved Brussels sprout salad, the kind that are very “in” right now. But Alex and I happened to have a Savoy cabbage on hand. Turns out, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are part of the same veggie family, so they’ve got a similar flavor. Shred up Savoy cabbage and it’s frizzled leaves look just like shaved Brussels sprouts! It makes one seriously tasty cabbage salad, mixed with tangy apples, toasted walnuts, and a zingy vinaigrette dressing....
Love a good cup of café con leche? This Spanish-style drink is popular in Spain and Latin America, and the blend of bittersweet coffee and rich milk true perfection. As a student in Madrid during university, I used to order these on the regular. The intensely strong coffee was always served in a glass and aggressively sweetened. This recipe is a replica of the cafe con leche I remember, and it’s incredibly easy to to make at home!...
Got ripe avocados on hand and not sure what to do with them? This popular ingredient is ideal for making into guacamole or spreading on toast. But if you don’t have time for a big batch of guac, can you throw it into the freezer? Here’s what to know about whether to freeze avocados. Can you freeze avocados? Freezing avocados destroys their rich, creamy texture and once defrosted, the texture becomes watery and the flavor becomes diluted....
I’ve never met a vegetable I don’t like. Well, including the cauliflower used in this recipe. Apart from a quick stir fry or whole cauliflower baked to perfection, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this cruciferous vegetable. One among them is cauliflower fried rice. What is cauliflower rice? You might be very familiar with this low carb version of regular rice – rice made from cauliflower. Although it’s easily available from the frozen aisle of your local supermarket, trust me, it’s super easy to make at home....
Love this pickle! Thank you for offering this recipe. I enjoy learning to make Indian foods from you. I began learning about Indian food from a coworker Indira Balakrishnan…she has moved away and I miss her sweet smile and patience! Thank you very much for Manjula’s Kitchen. Dear Manjula, I was looking for a recipe for pickled cauliflower some time ago, and happened upon your website. I LOVE this recipe, and make it regularly!...
The Essence of Cereal Chivda Cereal Chivda is a modern twist on the traditional Indian chivda, a savory snack mix. By incorporating cereals, this snack becomes lighter and perfect for those watching their calorie intake. The blend of spices, nuts, and dried fruits adds layers of flavor and texture, making it a versatile snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Origin and Popularity Chivda has been a popular snack in Indian households for generations....
Looking for more crispy pork recipes? Try my crispy pork belly, pork belly burnt ends, and carnitas. While I love all cuts of the pork, the crispy skin is easily the best part, and this is where chicharrones come into play, aka pork rinds. Whenever my family and I crave something salty and crispy, I make these pork skin chips. In my opinion, it’s the MVP of all the savory snacks ever....
Chicken cheese quesadilla. Think spiced chicken and veggies in hot crispy tortilla. While the warm spices add a touch of extra flavor to the dish, the crispy golden tortilla is guaranteed to blow your mind. Classic Mexican can’t get better than this! What makes Mexican quesadillas so popular? In my opinion, the totally customizable feature of the delicious fillings. If you have caught yourself dreaming about crispy delicious meal with utterly delicious fillings, this recipe is for you....
Chicken tikka masala was one of the first curries I learned to make when I first started traveling. Like tandoori chicken and chicken saag, It’s now a weekly staple in our house whenever my family craves Indian takeout! Contrary to popular belief, chicken masala is not traditionally Indian. It’s more popular in Western countries and was derived in the United Kingdom. Regardless, it’s so easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth delicious....
If you love buttery, flaky layers of puff pastry, I want to tell you all about a must-try snack recipe that pairs perfectly with your afternoon tea. But before we go to the recipe, a little about this much-loved snack. Whenever I visit my hometown, apart from the massive shopping spree, my second favorite thing to do is visiting the local bakery. And I never leave the bakery without a few of these traditional puffs....
Out of all the delicious comfort foods, soups reign supreme. And shorba is soup. To be precise, flavored soup. Aromatic, warm, and comforting soups laden with spices. We love them! Obviously, there are countless ways to make flavored or spiced soups, here’s the classic version to inspire your next culinary adventure. Chicken shorba. It’s all about the flavored version of your favorite comforting chicken soup. Chicken, coriander (cilantro) leaves, and spices form the base of this amazing recipe, and the extra addition of lemon slices bring in striking pop of flavor....
Although I wasn’t allowed to have much cereal growing up, I have more than made up for it by making nostalgic desserts out of it. Inspired by both peanut butter Rice Krispies and protein Rice Krispies, satisfy your chocolate fix with this chocolate Rice Krispies recipe. Why this recipe works 3 Ingredients and 5 minutes. Seriously, you could not find a more simple dessert recipe than this. Perfect texture and flavor....
Love easy roast beef recipes? Try my bottom round roast, top round roast, sirloin tip roast, and eye of round roast next. Roast beef dinners are easily my family’s favorite, but they can definitely cost a pretty penny. This is where my chuck tender roast recipe comes into play. For this particular roast, I generously coated the beef with fresh garlic, herbs, and spices before letting either my oven or slow cooker take the reins....
In need of more high-protein snacks? Try my cookie dough protein bars, protein granola bars, protein balls, and cookies and cream protein bars next. My original homemade protein bar is a staple, but I like experimenting with other flavors. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with my cinnamon roll protein bars. With over 20 grams of protein and the warming, sweet flavor of pure cinnamon, these bars help me to actually look forward to my workout!...
Cakes, cookies and brownies are easy to pass up for us. But crisp? Give us a good old apple crisp and we’re sure to cave! This apple crisp recipe with oats is absolutely classic, harnessing all that cozy nostalgia of the season. The crumble topping is the ideal texture: crispy but not crunchy, and buttery but not soft. The fruit layer below will make your heart sing: cinnamon, a hint of ginger and allspice set off just a hint of orange and lemon zest....
More lemon recipes We’re pretty obsessed with this lemon bars recipe. In fact, even though I’m a huge chocolate lover I really can’t resist one of Grandma’s lemon squares. Here are a few more lemon recipes starring this tart citrus: A zingy lemon custard topping layers over a thick shortbread layer, making the best textural contrast of gooey versus crunchy. It’s got just the right burst of lemon and hint of vanilla in the shortbread....
More tomato recipes When it’s tomato season, make all the tasty tomato recipes! Our favorite ways to use tomatoes are in a classic Caprese salad or Greek salad. A tomato pie or tomato galette are also fun ways to use these seasonal ingredients. Alex and I both grew up eating tomato sandwiches in the summer. My grandfather always ate a variation: tomato peanut butter sandwiches (which I still haven’t tried!). Here is our master method for how to make the best tomato sandwich recipe, stepping it up with an optional basil aioli or tarragon aioli that takes it over the top!...
Here’s a salad that’s about as delightful as they come: this fresh and herby Couscous Salad! It’s an ideal way to use Israeli couscous, those delightfully chewy pasta spheres. Throw it together with fresh dill and mint, garlic, lemon and a pile of vegetables, then sprinkle with salty feta. Take a bite and it’s irresistibly fresh and savory: we couldn’t stop eating it! This deli-style Israeli couscous salad works for lunch or picnics, or as a colorful side for fish, chicken or the grill....
