Berbere means hot in Amharic, so it’s a hot and flavorful spice blend. Pronounced behr·beh·ray, it’s a traditional Ethiopian all-purpose spice mix—a must-have for Ethiopian cooking. Just a teaspoon adds depth of flavor to sauces, soups, grains, vegetables, stews, and protein. That makes it a spice blend you need in your spice repertoire. Are you sold yet? I have done my fair share of experimenting with this spice blend lately and am putting it on EVERYYYYTHING....

Why We Love This Strawberry Cake Recipe Not too long ago I shared my favorite Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe. In the post, I discussed the concept of a true “southern cake” recipe… Southern cakes are cakes that are ultra moist, soft and delicate in texture, and sweet. They can be any flavor, yet they always have the same moist texture. In my opinion, a good Strawberry Layer Cake is the epitome of the perfect “southern cake....

This post is brought to you by Kroger. As always, all opinions and ideas expressed in this post are entirely my own. One of the best ways I release my stresses is through baking. You might think that the easy baking steps would calm me down, yes but that’s just half of the reason. What I like most about baking is that I could release all my feelings when I punch the dough....

Spicy and sour, the secret ingredient in this Pakistani version of the soup is Ketchup! Ketchup features prominently in Indo-Chinese cooking as many recipes, such as this one on tastyden.com, as well as my Indo-Chinese Chili Chicken, illustrate. Why you’ll love this recipe Tastes authentic - This hot & sour soup recipe has gotten so much love for its authentic Pakistani taste from everyone who’s tried it. Healthy winter meal - At only 238 calories a serving, this is a perfect guilt-free meal to enjoy during the cold weather....

Why We Love This Italian Sausage Recipe Wait, what time is it? There is nothing quite like that intense moment in the evening after a busy workday… When you’ve suddenly realized um, oh yeah, you have to make dinner! Every home cook needs to have a series of trusty go-to recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less. (Because, hey, those nights happen!) This is why I recommend that you always keep a couple of ready-to-go proteins on hand....

Why We Love This Recipe Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun! If you’re of a certain age, you know exactly what I’m talking about… The Big Mac. And what makes a McDonald’s Big Mac so special? It’s not the lettuce, I can tell you that. It’s the sauce, THE Big Mac Sauce. The reason we love McDonald’s Special Sauce so much is because of the flavors....

What is Ghee? Ghee is clarified butter made by simmering the butter on low heat until the moisture in the butter evaporates and the milk solids separate from the fat and caramelize, giving a nutty aroma. The caramelized milk fats are then strained off using a fine sieve, muslin cloth, or a tea strainer. What is left at the end is golden liquid fat, and that is called Ghee. Ghee made from cows’ milk is considered satvik, while ghee prepared from buffalos milk is tamasic....

Oh hello hottest summer any of us remember! Isn’t it just glorious? These hot hazy days have borne a new obsession for me – Iced Coffee. I love this weather, the paddling pool in the garden, the smell of suncream and the promise of barbecues for weeks ahead. The only catch is, I still need to juggle work and life whilst looking like a hot mess 99% of the time....

You do not need fancy pulao or flatbread if you know how to make perfect jeera rice. It effortlessly fits as a side dish with every Indian main course. Earlier, like my mother, I used to make jeera rice in a casserole over the stovetop. It is a failproof but time-consuming process. I always say that Instant Pot has been a total game-changing equipment for my Indian kitchen. From making The 100 Best Curries for my debut cookbook to rice dishes, I cook it all on my Instant Pot....

I know what you’re thinking. “Really, Imma? Jiffy cornbread mix? Can’t I just go to the store and buy a box?” And you’re right; boxed cornbread mixes are great to have on hand, especially during the holidays. They make entertaining stress-free and practically effortless. So, why should you make your own cornbread muffin mix? Well, besides being an excellent backup for late-night cravings, it’s chemical-free. And for anyone with dietary restrictions, you can make it gluten-free!...

Love Indian dal? Then check out how to cook dal, low-calorie protein-packed cauliflower dal, or nutritious mixed vegetable dal. About Tadka Dal Garlic in Hindi means lasooni; lentil means dal and tempering or seasoning means tadka or bagar or chaunk in Hindi. Lasooni dahl tadka also known as tarka daal means lentils tempered with garlic. While making dal at home on busy days, I give a very simple tadka with garlic, curry leaves, hing, and mustard seeds for boiled dal....

Why We Love Lemon Crinkle Cookies If you are looking for a simple, yet slightly unique, holiday cookie recipe, today is your lucky day. Our Best Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe is an absolute winner! Crinkle Cookies are one of my all-time favorite holiday cookies. They were invented by Helen Fredell in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and later made popular by one of Betty Crocker’s early 1950’s publications, the Cookie Carnival. Crinkle Cookies are soft pillowy cookies with a distinct crackle appearance on the surface....

Why We Love This Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe Looking for some creative side dishes for Thanksgiving? I’ve got you covered. Along with your holiday stuffing and sweet potatoes, why not serve lentils this year? A hearty lentil salad might not be the first thing you think of for Thanksgiving dinner. Yet this perky savory-sweet Lentil Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is not only delicious, it’s a fabulous make-ahead dish for fall....

Sure, lollipop chicken legs look fancy (it’s what makes them an ideal appetizer, IMO), but they’re so much more than a pretty face. First of all, kids love these! After all, it’s chicken with BBQ sauce. But with the funny name and the easy eating to boot, why wouldn’t they? But adults love them, too, TBH. They’re fun to look at and less messy than a regular chicken leg. Plus, with my homemade BBQ sauce, it’s really hard not to go back for seconds…and thirds....

Love sampling all the desserts on the dessert table? You’re not alone! I do too, which is why these little guys are ideal. Now there’s no need to choose between pecan and apple pie. Have both! After all, these mini pecan pies are only a couple of bites. Besides being scrumptious, these tiny pies are absolutely a breeze to make. You can make a homemade pie crust for them, but if you go with a pre-made crust, this recipe can come together in under half an hour....

You will find everything you need to follow for an easy, flavour-packed and healthy ease into the New Year – including a full FREE shopping list, additional notes and a breakdown of cost. On these cold days of January, there’s one thing we need, and that’s hearty and delicious home cooked food that doesn’t break the bank – right?! I got you my friends! This is the SECOND budget meal plan in our Money Saving Meals series, where we bring 4 weeks of family friendly midweek dinners that tick all the boxes....

If you have ever traveled to a West African country or attended a West African gathering chances are you have tasted this fried dough. It is an extremely popular West African snack food that is sold on every street corner imaginable and goes under different aliases. Ghanaians call it Bofrot (togbei), Congolese call it mikate, gbofloto in Ivory Coast; Cameroonians and Nigerians call it Puff-Puff or African beignet in other parts of Africa....

Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe I’ll admit, even devoted home chefs have our weaknesses. My kids beg to stop at Panda Express at least once a week, and I’m usually all too happy to accommodate their requests. However, although it’s cheap and convenient (and tasty), I love the idea of having more quality control over certain dishes, especially the deep-fried foods. Panda Express Orange Chicken is their most popular dish, and one of our favorites to enjoy....

Whenever I visit an Indian restaurant with my family, one paneer / cottage cheese item is ordered from the menu. It might be paneer tikka, paneer ghee roast, paneer butter masala or paneer makhanwala. And within the next few days, that item is replicated in my kitchen 🙂 In the recipe below paneer is marinated along with capsicum and onion and then grilled in an oven or on stove top....

It’s almost December so we are well and truly GO GO GO with Christmas foods – RIGHT? I LOVE any make ahead dishes, for Christmas Day and around the festive season in general. We are all short on time and often oven space so any dishes that are simple, delicious AND can be made ahead are a win for me. I wanted to make a festive twist on a great British favourite the Bread and Butter pudding....