The soup gets it’s name from the vegetable- bitter-leaf, also known as Vernonia amygdaline, wuro, or onugbu . It is a widely consumed vegetable in West Africa and is added to soups, stews and one pot meals for flavor, texture and nutritional benefits-(heavily relies on primary sources than any medical organization) There are so many ways to prepare this dish however; bitter leaf needs to take center stage.True to its name bitter leaf is very bitter....

Blintz Pancakes Today, I’m sharing these amazing Blintz Pancakes on behalf of my sweet friend Joanne from Fifteen Spatulas. When Joanne gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, a few blog buddies and I came together to host a virtual baby shower for her! These Blintz Pancakes with Blackberry Sauce not only make a drool-worthy breakfast, they also double as a dazzling dessert. They offer such wow factor, no one will ever know how quickly you pulled them off....

Cozy Portuguese Kale Soup We eat soup all winter long. At least a couple times a week I find myself standing over a stew pot, giving it the final stir before ladling into bowls and sitting down for a cozy meal. Some of my favorite winter soups include heavily-seasoned ingredients and lots of fresh produce. Today’s Caldo Verde soup is the ultimate winter soup in my opinion. It’s rich and hearty with lots of chunks and a robust sausage essence....

Some other popular names for these cookies are fruit biscuits, Karachi biscuits, tutti frutti cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, dried fruit cookies, and Hyderabad Karachi Biscuits. These cookies are one of the best gift options for special occasions like Diwali, New Year, and Christmas. These fruit biscuits are one of the most crowd-pleasing tea-time biscuits in India. I love the aroma coming out of the kitchen when baking these cookies....

If you haven’t given up on your new years resolution of losing weight you are in luck! If you have, jump right in- this is a win-win no matter which road you are on-watching your weight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor , right? This stuffed cream cheese is reduced fat but still with great taste and thumbs up for no baking required. My lovely sister was here, in Los Angeles, this weekend and she wanted finger food for her guests....

Why We Love This Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread Recipe Pull Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread will have your guests pinching and dipping all evening! There are very few foods that have the comforting, almost sedative, effect of warm aromatic bread. Today’s Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread, also known as monkey bread, is a marvelous recipe for holiday party snacking or as a side dish. It’s a skillet mini-roll recipe with butter, herbs, and creamy cheese stuffed in between the pieces, making it easy to pinch little bites off with your fingers....

It really adds something special to this dish if you can get some late-season fresh corn, but frozen corn works just as well. Oh, and the bacon! Bacon ramps this recipe up to the next level when it comes to flavor, as bacon tends to do. Pair this soup with some fresh bread, and you’ve got the ultimate comfort meal for cooler weather. What is Chicken Corn Chowder? Chicken corn chowder is essentially a thick soup....

As you probably know by now, my family is a huge fan of chicken. Just ask my son and he’ll tell you the truth. Exploring other chicken recipes around the world is like getting to travel without leaving home while eating like a local. So for today’s chicken recipe, we’re taking you to the beautiful and romantic Greece. Every bit of this messy and loaded pita gyro screams nothing but sunny and vibrant days....

Pakoras are a category of street food that’s incredibly popular throughout South Asia. To make them, vendors combine simple ingredients like vegetables or chicken with Indian spices. The combination is then coated in besan or gram flour before being fried in hot oil. Popular variations include paneer pakora, aloo pakora, and this crispy chicken pakora. My version of this dish is about creating an easy recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor....

Why We Love Chicken Roulade Make your chicken breasts fancy for the holidays by turning them into a fabulous Stuffed Chicken Roulade! The holidays can be so expensive, buying gifts, throwing parties, and the grocery bill goes up exponentially. However, you don’t have to buy a prime rib roast to serve an elegant dinner to friends and family. Make dazzling stuffed chicken rolls to serve with your favorite comforting holiday sides like stuffing or mashed potatoes....

When it comes to putting together your Christmas meal plan, this has GOT to be one to consider for cheesecake fans out there. But let’s face it, we don’t have to just save this Chocolate Orange Cheesecake for Christmas at all. Whether you want an impressive dessert for guests or need a make-ahead offering for a big meal, this is a safe bet. Anyone can follow any of my foolproof and comprehensive no-bake cheesecake recipes....

This Chocolate Pound Cake recipe is one of my favorite recipes passed onto me by my Aunt. I made a few tweaks from its original recipe to make it more “Imma”. And when I say more “Imma” it means adding more sassiness to this delicious dessert. I made it more decadent by pouring a creamy, chocolatey, and sinful chocolate ganache on top. Ugh! The added calories and sugar are so worth it!...

Who’s Ready For Salad Season? Me, me, me! This time of year, we are ready to turn off our ovens and turn on our grills. This video cannot be played because of a technical error. We want quick recipes with bright fresh flavors instead of heavy slow-cooked comfort foods. We want to make the most of late spring and summer produce… And we want our foods to be cool and colorful....

I have a confession to make… During the summer, I secretly try to make all our meals portable, just in case we get the notion to pack up dinner and go on a picnic. Does this happen all the time? Not as much as I’d like. Yet there are rare moments when we learn of an outdoor concert series in the park, or something of the sort, and decide to grab a picnic blanket and head out the door....

Why you’ll love this recipe If you love quick meal ideas, then be sure to check out the easy orzo pasta with basil and tomatoes, vegan butternut squash pasta, lemon and garlic butter pasta, Homemade Pasta e Ceci (with chickpeas), and Indian-style Quinoa porridge with lentils. If you like mushroom dishes, then check out recipe for Spicy Garlic Mushroom and best recipe for Mushroom in Garlic Cream Sauce. Ingredients Pasta: It is the main carb source of this dish....

Chili Mac To The Rescue I want you to take a good long look at the images in this post, then close your eyes and just imagine what it smells like. I assure you, the gently wafting fragrance of this Crockpot Chili Mac and Cheese is even more zesty and comforting than you might imagine. This year, we are crushing winter dinner times with all our favorite crockpot meals. It’s so rewarding to walk into the house after a long day of work (and driving little people around) then come face to face with a tantalizing aroma....

Spicy, messy, and sensational, this recipe is not your everyday sandwich. I don’t use sensational lightly, but when I do, it has to count for something. This sandwich, my friend, is not your everyday fare. Once you taste this soul-satisfying goodness, you’ll crave it ALL the time. Where delicious ends, this sandwich begins. What I’m trying to say is that it goes beyond delicious!!! What makes it so amazing? Channa (curried chickpeas) creates the ideal filling between two bara (flatbread)....

About the recipe Broccoli cheddar soup or broccoli cheese soup is a healthy soup recipe packed with the goodness of broccoli, carrots, and garlic and the richness of cheese and cream. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup during winter. Broccoli is our family’s favorite vegetable. My kids love this soup for its rich and creamy texture, and they come for 2nd and 3rd servings and make it their complete meal....

There are so many different ways to enjoy these sandwiches that each time I prepare them it seems like I’m enjoying a totally new recipe! Sometimes I add some leftover Kachumber as my veggie filling and at times I use a chutney instead of a mayonnaise based dressing. If it’s close to the holidays, I love to use use up my leftover cranberry chutney as a flavor enhancer. For an easy dinner I add this delicious spicy mango salad and authentic chinese chicken corn soup to my chicken tikka sandwich recipe and it becomes a full and satisfying meal!...

This Easy Peasy Macaroni Cheese recipe is a winner any day of the week. Give yourself and your loved ones a no-fuss vegetarian family meal treat. This creamy classic is cheesy magic perfection! Here we’re making it super simple for a quick vegetarian dinner and zero faff, because that’s how we roll. This is the quick Mac and Cheese recipe is made in one pan and has an indulgent edge while actually being zero-fuss....