I asked on Instagram this week, what type of recipes you’d like to see more of here, what you wish you could cook but didn’t quite ever seem to manage. How I could help make your foodie dreams come true. HEAPS of you said vegetarian recipes.. SOOOO I thought I’d choose the most unappealing looking veggie dish I could find for my first one, OKAY? Oh. Am I failing at the first?...

Ah, how I love a generous slice of homemade lasagna with its tender pasta, oozing cheeses, and perfectly-seasoned hearty meat sauce. Lasagna is one of my most beloved comfort foods and go-to dish when I have to feed a crowd. But my love of lasagna goes beyond its exquisite taste and versatility. Lasagna brings back memories of family gatherings with everyone laughing around the dinner table. And it reminds me of warm, cozy moments with my nearest and dearest....

Chicken Patties Burger Recipes Love fusion food? Love comfort food with less fat and calories? Well, today we’re cooking the great American comfort food, hamburgers, yet with power-packed Asian ingredients. And best of all, these burgers are much lighter than classic hamburgers, without sacrificing any of the flavor. There are so many good things going on in this recipe… These Easy Sesame Chicken Burgers are bold and spicy, with the quintessential flavor of Chinese Sesame Chicken....

Also, check our traditional Indian tea recipe and popular evening snacks. About the recipe Fritters, also called pakora, pakoda, bajji, podi, or bajo, are popular Indian street food and evening tea-time snacks. Bajji (pakora) and Indian tea are one of the best combos you will ever try. The key ingredient used to make the battered fries is chickpea flour (besan). You can add other spices for flavor. Visit any Mangalore Udupi restaurant for evening tea, and you will find genasu podi (kanga bajo or sweet potato bajji) as one of the popular items....

Why We Love This Divine Divinity Dessert If you are from the south you’ve likely had classic Divinity Candy at some point. If not, well, first of all… Bless your heart. Now get ready to experience a little bite of heaven. My friend Sherrie introduced me to this southern no-bake nougat recipe. It’s a Christmas treat she makes with her mother each year. Divinity is most often made around the holidays as a soft chewy nougat-like candy to share at holiday parties and cookie exchanges....

Fried potatoes and onions are one of my favorite comfort foods up to now. In fact, it is so much of a favorite that I cook it way too very often. I just can’t resist the crispy golden brown skin and the melt-in-your-mouth softness of the potatoes loaded with incredible flavors. How can I forget the buttery and garlicky goodness in every bite? Aaah! So amazingly tasty! Plus, the subtle sweetness and spiciness of the caramelized onions really take it to a higher level of deliciousness....

Reading those first few sentences above makes me want to make one right now! It’s really simple to make! If you come to think of it, it’s just made up of three parts: the soft cookie base, the smooth cream cheese frosting, and the most beautiful fruit topping decor. Easy recipes such as this is a fun way to bond with your kids or loved ones, especially these days when destinations are limited....

Why We Love This Pasta Recipe Garlic. Butter. Pasta. I mean, seriously, how can you go wrong??! This classic Garlic Butter Noodles recipe is beloved by kids and adults alike. Toss your choice of pasta in a butter garlic sauce for a main dish (or side dish) that’s super easy to make and packed with flavor. You can also add your favorite toppings to add some pizzaz, like parmesan cheese and/or fresh chopped herbs....

Recipe Highlights Surprisingly, tzatziki is very similar to Indian Cucumber Raita. Both the dishes, have a similar way of making. Over time, this famed cucumber sauce has evolved and become a staple in Greek cuisine, celebrated for its refreshing qualities, especially during the hot summer months. It serves as an excellent accompaniment to a range of foods, from grilled meats, kebabs, to pita bread. vegetarian gluten-free easy to make zero added sugar rich in dietary fibre does not require cooking low-calorie dipping sauce does not require special equipment...

Grilling Chicken Wings When was the last time you grilled chicken wings? No matter how you answered, it’s been too long. Simple grilled chicken wings are one of the easiest and fool-proof things to throw on the grill. Because the cooking time is a bit longer than steaks, pork chops, or boneless chicken breasts, it’s harder to overcook them We’ve all experienced the let down of discovering your protein was on the grill just 1-2 minutes too long, yet now it’s dry....

And a good ham loaf recipe is ideal for reusing the leftover ham and creating an even more fantabulous dish. Not to mention all your friends you can impress by presenting it at a potluck. Indeed, a double win! And guess what? Not only it’s leftover-friendly, but it’s also make-ahead-friendly. Moreover, pantry staples you probably already have and prep as easy as ABC is always an epic joy! What more could you ask for?...

Recipe card Fresh tomato juice - refreshing summer drink Homemade tomato juice recipe is easy to make, tastier than the store-bought one, and cheaper. I love V8 tomato juice, but let me tell you, this homemade version tastes even better, you know the ingredients that go in. My little one loves drinking this. I like to have it chilled with ice cubes. You can add your favorite vodka, beer, rum, tequila, etc....

I honestly believe that this homemade caramel sauce is heaven-sent. You’ll never buy the canned version again once you get the hang of making this sweet golden drizzle. And since it’s officially the holiday season, you’ll be surprised at how this sauce comes in handy. I’ve used this for cakes, or even for plating my homemade snacks to make it even more finger-licking delicious. You can do this too by following these few simple steps....

Why We Love This Traditional Haluski Recipe The holiday season is often a time we want to celebrate heritage and family traditions. This proves to be a little difficult for me, because I’m most certainly a mutt. As far as I know, I’m a loose cocktail of Native American, English, French and who knows what else. So no distinct cultural traditions stand out. Growing up in my house, we made up our own traditions around the holidays, instead of relying on those that came before us....

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Every region, household, and even individual cook has slight variations in their essential spices, but certain staples are ubiquitous. Here is a spice box guide to help you learn about essential Indian spices and their uses in detail. Turmeric Powder (Haldi) Flavour Profile: Warm, earthy, and slightly bitter Culinary Use: Turmeric is known for lending its signature yellow hue to dishes like dal and curry....

You really can’t go wrong with instant pot corned beef and cabbage. It’s a one-pot meal that turns a tough cut of meat into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cut that is incredibly comforting. Family and friends will rave over this simple dish. 💫 The leftovers are incredible! You can totally make it ahead and reheat it because it tastes just as good or even better than the first go-round. Or you can make insanely good sandwiches and corned beef hash for breakfast with leftovers....

We Love Korean Fried Chicken AKA Spicy Chicken Tempura If you love fried chicken, and you love Asian flavors, this Korean Fried Chicken Recipe has to go at the top of your to-do list. Pronto. I generally don’t opt to deep fry things, since it can be a bit of a process. Yet there are a few exceptions I make… Deep-fried dishes that are just too good the way they are, to make a mediocre oven-baked version....

Saturday mornings were made for pancakes! No matter what diet plan you follow, everyone deserves pancakes on the weekend, in my opinion. Over the years, we’ve experimented with various healthy lifestyles and diets. Therefore fat free pancakes, gluten free pancakes, vegan pancakes, paleo pancakes, and good ol’ full-fat splurge pancakes have graced our table. If I’m being honest, the naughty pancake varieties are my favorite. Yet today’s Low Carb Cloud Bread Pancakes are light and delicious, and fit neatly into a Ketogenic Diet....

Love mangoes? Check out this amazing collection of simple and easy mango recipes along with three-ingredient mango ice cream, easy Thai mango sticky rice, and mango milkshake (mastani). What is Mango Lassi? Mango Lassi is a trendy sweet yogurt-based Indian drink made with mangoes, yogurt, and milk. You can also call it a mango yogurt smoothie. This simple mango smoothie is made without bananas. I have used fresh mango cubes; you can use frozen mangoes, canned mango pulp, or fresh mango puree to make this lassi drink....

Why We Love This Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe This tried-and-true Southern Marinated Vegetables Salad recipe was passed on to me from a friend who grew up deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It came from his sister, a notable southern cook, and is a truly unique salad dish I have never tasted before. It includes a great combination of fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables. My rendition of her recipe has only two slight variations (in case you want to make the original shoepeg corn and pea salad....