This mango milkshake with ice cream is a popular street food recipe from Pune, named after the famous Bajirao’s wife Mastani. Mango Mastani or Mango Maharani is a delicious and gorgeous dessert drink or mango milkshake with ice cream prepared using puree from fresh seasonal mangoes blended with thick full-fat milk and ice cream which is then topped with some more vanilla ice cream or mango ice cream and dry fruits and nuts....

In India, from the era of the ’90s, mango shake is a widely popular summer milkshake. It is made for breakfast in almost every household during the mango season. There is something so comforting about the thick, creamy, luscious, sweet mango milkshake. Even today, as an adult, it is one of my favourite milkshake flavours. And the best part is you need only – 4 ingredients (mango pulp, milk, sugar, ice cubes) to make a perfect mango shake at home....

Who’s already looking forward for summer and everything that goes with it? I do, I do! I could just imagine myself going out on a picnic and grabbing my favorite diner meal. But since I can’t wait that longer anymore and the weather seems a tad fine, I’ll have to satisfy my craving with this homemade diner favorite – Monte Cristo Sandwich. What is a Monte Cristo Sandwich? Monte Cristo Sandwich is a popular variation of the French Croque Monsieur (which will talk more about later) or in other words a ham and cheese sandwich that is dipped entirely in an egg batter and pan-fried until golden brown....

I’ve always loved Nan Khatais; my earliest memory of eating them is in my grandmother’s kitchen. Her simple recipe was whipped up in no time: a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth small white dome-shaped cookie with a dot of yellow on top. The famous Khalifa Nankhatai is very different: flatter, bigger, crispier, and chock-full of almonds. One of the most famous bakeries in the city of Lahore in Pakistan, Khalifa Bakers, has been in business since 1925....

Why We Love This No Boil Chicken Parm Pasta Recipe Parents… We are always on the lookout for a quick and approachable midweek dinner ideas, aren’t we? I can’t think of a more family-friendly dinner than a classic Baked Pasta Recipe. It’s easy for mom or dad to prep and pop in the oven within 20 minutes of arriving home from work. Most baked pasta recipes are fairly well-balanced in carbs, protein, and veggies....

This is the time of the year that I would daydream being outside and just having a good bbq and an ice cold drink with my family. But then again, there’s just no way that summer would come before spring. Well, who says you have to wait for summer to enjoy barbecues? If I can make a great fried chicken without deep frying, then I can also enjoy a mouthwatering bbq chicken without grilling....

How are you coping up with all the hustle and bustle for this month? I hope you’re still right on track with your to-do list and in the mood for steak dinner! ‘Cause today, I’m sharing with you California’s pride: the Tri Tip. A unique beef cut that is part roast and part steak that is 100% delicious whether grilled or roasted in the oven. And not to mention that it’s budget-friendly, too, compared to buying its equivalent steak cut....

Jain Style Paneer Butter Masala According to Google, there are millions of results when you search for a paneer butter masala recipe. What is so special about my paneer butter masala recipe? It has a thick, creamy, sweet, and spicy famous makhani gravy prepared without using onion, garlic, ginger, or cream. It is a simple, easy, and sattvic version of my restaurant style paneer butter masala. No artificial color is added to this makhani masala....

If you are looking for a quick and easy sweet or dessert to make this Diwali or during any other festivals like Christmas, Eid, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, or for special occasions, you should definitely try this out. Making jalebi was always on my to-do list. Especially the traditional halwai style crispy kurkuri hot jalebi with homemade rabdi (rabri). I have not yet made the traditional jalebi as it needs some planning, and I am terrible at it, but I promise to post it ASAP for all those who have requested it....

What is more satisfying than a complete one-pan meal that you can prepare, stick in the oven, with very little faff or fuss required? This Pesto Chicken One Pan Bake is a big favourite in my house and I just love how easy it is to make. Here we have chicken breast pieces marinated in delicious green pesto, alongside crispy pesto roast potatoes, vine tomatoes and green beans. One pan bakes… I salute you!...

Coleslaw is one of my favorite side dishes for family gatherings. Homemade is insanely easy, balancing heavier meals with that fresh salad crunch. Besides, it ramps up hot dogs, pork and chicken tacos, and hamburgers. Pineapple coleslaw is delightfully sweet, too, thanks to pineapple and a dash of honey. The mayo dressing with vinegar keeps it from being overly sweet for an amazing flavor combo that your family and friends will rave about....

Plant-Based Diet Let’s be honest, we could probably all benefit from a healthier diet. Foods that are low on the glycemic index and include lean fats are shown to have lots of healthy benefits. While for most people it’s not necessary to adhere to any one strict set of dietary restrictions, it is great for just about everyone’s overall well-being to incorporate as many of these types of ingredients as possible in daily meals....

Go-To Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Every year as the holidays roll in, there seems to be endless parties, work events, and neighborhood potlucks to attend. And of course, to each event, you are required to bring food. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to have a handful of quick and elegant make-and-take party snack recipes in your back pocket. You want to bring an appetizer to the party that will stand out, taste delicious, and will disappear by the end of the night… However, you do not want something that will break the bank or take unnecessary time to prepare....

Do we love potatoes? I think that would be an understatement. As a proud Indian family, we eat potatoes in various delicious forms at least thrice a week. And that explains the reason for so many potato recipes on my blog as well as in my upcoming cookbook. This dahi potato curry is one of our weekday staples. Simple, delicious, and flavoursome are some words that perfectly define this curry recipe....

It can be served as a side dish as part of a larger meal or simply as a vegetarian family meal on its own. It’s healthy, delicious and ready in a flash. This easy and healthy Egg Fried Rice recipe is one of my most favourite 15-minute throw-together dinners, and I’m going to let you into a secret…. We’re using microwave packet rice for this recipe! Shhh. This is my secret weapon ingredient....

Gorgeous enough for a dinner party, hearty enough for family supper, these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers combines a number of southwestern flavors that are good for you – beans, ground chicken, cumin, and of course the nutritional powerhouse garlic, and quinoa. Since most of us are into healthy eating now, this stuffed bell pepper recipe is a great addition to your weekly menu. It’s healthy and loaded with great flavors....

Is there a more classic midweek dinner than Spag Bol?! 🍝 I’ve taken this family favourite dish and reinvented it to be cooked while you’re busy all day, totally hands off – no faffing. Meet my Slow Cooker Bolognese. Yes, I mean it when I say we don’t have to fry off the mince to brown it beforehand, which means this is a true throw-it-all-in slow cooker recipe – AKA a trusty ‘dump bag’ dinner....

This Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry is my most favourite kind of slow cooker recipe, throw everything in and go. No browning, hardly any chopping – what a dream. This is also a perfect meal for when you need something straight out of the store cupboard. I’ve tested this carefully to get a nice balance of family friendly spice and sweetness. I also wanted to use curry powder for this recipe rather than paste to make sure it was super budget-friendly....

Green beans and bacon are already an amazing combo but smother them in a spectacular sauce, and you’ve got something heavenly. The smothering sauce is a flavorful combo of soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth that will knock your socks off. This Southern side dish tastes spectacular and is easy to make, too! It comes together quickly, and it’s easy to double or triple the recipe, perfect for feeding a crowd....

Why We Love Southern Coleslaw Coleslaw is a popular cold side dish that can be made with many unique variations, as seen in our Caribbean Coleslaw and Buffalo Blue Cheese Coleslaw. Although we love these other dazzling slaw recipes, it’s about time we share our most classic southern version! Crunchy and cold traditional coleslaw with mayo dressing is a delicious barbecue side dish and topping for burgers and sandwiches. It’s creamy, tangy-sweet, and made with just the right blend of cabbage and carrots!...