Looking to eat more whole grains? Here’s the world’s most popular one: rice. Rice is eaten all around the globe in almost every cuisine! It’s easy to make, full of nutrients, and shelf stable for years. But it can also be botched: cooked to be too gummy, too watery or too crunchy. With rice, you can end up with a sloppy mess. Here are all the best go-to rice recipes so you can cook it perfectly every time!...
The very mention of Indian sweets (like ladoo, coconut burfi, coconut ladoo, halwa and this gulab jamun) always reminds me about the happiness and joy that festivals, celebrations and special occasions bring to our lives. In fact, no matter the occasion, desserts are obviously the ultimate stress relievers and are destined to make you happier. Hey, now you have the perfect excuse to enjoy your favorite desserts. Cool! Gulab jamun is obviously one of the most loved Indian sweets....
Wondering what to do with a can of chickpeas? You’ve come to the right place! Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are full of plant based protein and perfect for making filling meals. Chickpeas aren’t just for hummus. They’re also ideal for a vegan diet: all of the recipes below are vegan chickpea recipes (or have a vegan variation). You can use this mighty legume in so many creative ways!...
My 3-2-1 ribs recipe yields tender and flavorful ribs every single time. Like country style ribs or boneless beef ribs, these will prove you wrong if you have always thought you need special skills to make succulent and rich-tasting ribs. What is the 3-2-1 rib method? So what exactly are 321 ribs? Well, the name 3-2-1 ribs comes from the timing used in this cooking method for them. It implies three hours of smoking the ribs, two hours of cooking them wrapped in foil, and one hour of cooking them in sauce unwrapped....
Ready for more chocolate cake recipes? Try my death by chocolate cake, almond flour chocolate cake, or chocolate espresso cake next. Whenever I break out my flourless chocolate torte, my family immediately starts singing my praises. I don’t feel like I deserve THAT much credit, but I’ll take it when I can get it! I’ve been making this recipe for years. It’s my go-to dessert whenever I need a cake, but it happens to be fresh out of flour, and it’s one I know I can share on any occasion and instantly win over a crowd....
Craving more peanut butter cookie recipes? Try my crispy peanut butter cookies, 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies, healthy peanut butter cookies, and chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips next. Why compromise with chewy peanut butter cookies OR Nutella cookies when you can have both? My peanut butter Nutella cookies combine the subtly saltiness of peanut butter with the decadence of Nutella spread to make a richly flavored, moist cookie with the perfect chewy bite....
Finding great vegan dinner recipes is hard. Not only do they have to be easy to make: they have to be filling, healthy, and absolutely delicious! Great vegan dinners are hearty and satisfying, filled with enough plant-based protein to keep you full. Only have a handful of vegan dinner ideas in your repertoire? Don’t worry! You’ve come to the right place. Here’s our list of all the best easy vegan dinner ideas!...
Love fancy salad recipes? Try my 7 layer salad, healthy tuna salad, Caesar salad with chicken, and rotisserie chicken salad next. Contrary to popular belief, salads don’t have to be a mandatory side dish you power through in order to be ‘healthy.’ They can, in fact, actually be delicious, and my recipe is proof! Why I love this recipe Easy to make ahead. You can chop your veggies and prep the dressing a day in advance....
If there’s one great rum drink, it’s the daiquiri. This classic combination of lime, sweetener and white rum was born in Cuba in the 1800’s, and it’s just as popular today! While today’s daiquiri drinkers often assume a frozen puree, the classic version of this drink is shaken and strained, served straight up in a cocktail glass. Add ice and blend it together for endless variations of frozen daiquiris, which rose to popularity in the US in the 1990’s....
Got an Aeropress? Want to make espresso? You’re in luck. Let’s be honest: the Aeropress cannot make a true espresso with the bubbly “crema” top that you’d get at your favorite coffee shop. But it does make what we’ll call Aeropress espresso (genius term, right?): a brown liquid that tastes a lot like espresso. Down it as is, or use it in espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. Can the Aeropress really make espresso?...
Looking for more air fryer dinners? Try my air fryer chicken breast, air fryer steak, air fryer turkey breast, and air fryer lamb chops next. My family loves a juicy pork tenderloin, but we used to enjoy it only on occasion—until I started experimenting with my air fryer. Friends, my air fryer pork tenderloin recipe is an absolute game changer. It’s made a seasonal favorite into an almost weekly dinner staple....
In general, Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, focuses on family get-togethers and happy moments. And without a doubt, the lip-smacking feast called Onam sadya always take the spotlight. Vegetables are the stars of the show, and they’re cooked in a myriad of spices and coconut to bring you a world of flavors, textures, and deliciousness. Without a doubt, desserts (payasams) also play a significant role in balancing the spicy flavors from the vegetarian side dishes....
Want a salad that’s as tasty as it is versatile? Enter: asparagus salad! It’s got savory sauteed asparagus, cooked up in a hot pan for a few minutes then spritzed with lemon. Add that to a bed of greens and sprinkle with peppery radishes and salty feta cheese. A Dijon mustard dressing tops it off, perfectly balanced with tangy and savory notes. Even better: you can serve as a side dish, or add protein and make it a main dish salad....
Certain dishes are synonymous with restaurants and takeaways. Think butter chicken, tikka masala, tandoori etc. These dishes became restaurant favorites for a reason. They are classics that define a cuisine, the vibrant sauces are eye catching, and above all else, they are incredibly delicious. So, how about recreating a restaurant favorite, and yes, in the comfort of your own home right in your kitchen? And today, we’re going to recreate a much-loved classic Indian curry recipe – beef vindaloo....
Embark on creating the best Boondi Raita by beginning with a crucial step: soaking boondi in warm water for approximately 10 minutes. This ensures the boondi achieves the ideal texture for a delectable raita. Allow the boondi to absorb the water, undergoing a softening process that enhances its ability to meld seamlessly with the yogurt. Following the soaking period, delicately squeeze the boondi in your palms, emphasising the importance of preserving its individual texture....
Making a recipe that calls for brown sugar and don’t have it? Don’t worry, there are few options that are perfectly suited as a substitution. Brown sugar is simply granulated sugar with a bit of molasses added to it. So there are lots of types of sugar that will do the trick! You can even make your own brown sugar. Ready to get started? How to make brown sugar You can make your own brown sugar from white sugar and molasses....
Want the best roasted vegetables ever? Alex and I have been making roasted vegetables for years. This master recipe for how to roast vegetables results in the most colorful sheet pans that will please even the most veggie-wary eaters. Make it for a crowd as a side, or roast up a few pans and eat off of them all week long. They’re healthy, plant based, vegetarian and gluten-free, and even better: beautiful and delicious!...
“Food is love.” It’s the opening line of the new cookbook Husbands That Cook, and we could not agree more. Food has the power to bring people together: couples, families, friends, even enemies who break bread can come closer. Alex and I could not wait to make this black bean salad from the book because it’s the type of recipe our friends and family would gather around! And it did not disappoint....
Are you all busy planning for the big holiday season? I just can’t believe the fact that Christmas is just a month away. Oh, I’m so excited. Super excited about the festival season that brings so much happiness and cheer to our lives. I know you will be super busy during the next couple of months celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. And this part of the year is all about entertaining and party food....
Thanksgiving is over. Christmas is over. What am I doing with turkey now? This butterflied roast turkey was our centrepiece for last year’s Christmas lunch. It was so good I just couldn’t wait until next Christmas to post the recipe. It’s basically an easier version of roast turkey that is butterflied and then marinated with sage butter and paprika. Butterflying (removing the back bone) cuts down the cooking time tremendously....
