Cheers to all you hardworking people out there! Labor Day is our day! And nothing is more comforting and rewarding than spending quality time with your loved ones to celebrate this day, like going on a picnic. Oh yes! So, to make this event more fun and memorable, I’m sharing with you Labor Day Picnic Ideas to help you decide what to bring to your next family getaway. Because it’s true when they say good food plus great company equals happiness....

The Sattvic Diet Many communities in India follow a no onion, no garlic diet regime. The reason for following this particular diet is mainly religious. The other reasons for avoiding onion and garlic could be food allergies or if you are following a sattvic/ayurvedic lifestyle. On certain Hindu festivals such as Navratri, Janmashtami, Diwali, Sankranti, and many more, the followers eat a sattvic-style meal without onion and garlic. Here are a few of my favourite Indian main-course and side-dish recipes without onion and garlic....

Multi-Purpose Vegan Sauces Do not restrict yourself by using these vegan sauces only for making pasta. From baked vegetables, sandwiches to tofu stir fry or casserole dishes, one can use these homemade sauces in various creative ways to elevate the dishes. You can prepare a batch over the weekend (they are truly meal-prep friendly), store them in the refrigerator, and use them for the next few working days. Being vegan does not mean a lack of choices....

This weekend was a very hectic one for me – attended a super fun workshop, took my son to Disneyland and was left with very little energy and big appetite. I love to cook, grocery shopping…. not so much. So I turned to my overflowing pantry and fridge, to see if I can whip up something simple yet delicious. African stew is an obvious choice because it is an easy recipe to make and the ingredients are already in your pantry and fridge African stews have a clear distinction from “soups” in Africa....

Whether you prefer back bacon or streaky bacon, smoked or unsmoked, here’s all of the tips and tricks you need to cook bacon in the air fryer perfectly every time. Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Bacon recipe ⭐️ Perfectly crispy bacon ⭐️ Cooks quickly with little mess ⭐️ No oil, no faffing ⭐️ How many rashers to cook at once Quite simply, as many as your air fryer can fit in a single layer....

The combinations in this Air Fryer Greek Style Chicken Traybake are SO good, with plenty of summer vibes and Mediterranean flavours.. As with all my air fryer recipes, here we’re simply throwing our ingredients in together (there are just 5!) and the results give us a perfectly cooked light dinner or a prepped lunch for another day. Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Greek Chicken recipe ⭐️ Just 5 simple ingredients ⭐️ Delicious meal prep lunch or simple dinner ⭐️ Zero fuss, quick and easy For this summery all-in-one dish, we can feed a family of 4 from one air fryer in the space of 25 minutes....

There’s just something about this salad. The combination of flavors and the varied textures hits all the right notes. Though it’s perfect for complementing elaborate holiday meals, it makes a beautiful side salad for any meal. 😍 While Wendy’s apple pecan salad is only available part of the year, this not-quite copycat recipe is here for year-round. You can even make this salad as a whole meal if you’d like....

If you are bored of making social media celebrity Avocado Toast, then this salad recipe is just for you. With its vibrant colours, fresh flavours, and nutritious ingredients, the Avocado Cucumber Salad is a surefire way to brighten up any meal. You can enjoy it as a light summer lunch, a side dish, or a healthy snack, this salad is as delicious as it is nourishing. This Avocado Salad is:...

I always bring this bacon-wrapped shrimp to a potluck because it’s super easy and customizable. You can make it spicy, sweet, or savory, so have fun experimenting. And the bright citrusy spike from a splash of lemon juice really brightens this recipe up. With so many people on special diets, this recipe is a lifesaver. Its pure simplicity makes it super versatile. For example, just replace the honey with stevia for a keto-friendly version....

Recipe card Chakkuli, Chakri, Chakralu Chakli is a bite-size spiral-shaped Indian savory snack recipe. It is also called chakali, chakuli, chakkuli, chakri, chakralu in Indian laguages.Traditionally, chakli, also known as murukku, is a deep-fried snack prepared using rice, urad dal, and different spices. Today, we oven-baked the chaklis instead of deep-frying them. Try this guilt-free recipe if you like to munch late at night or even while watching a movie or working....

Cake to give to away 2. Cake to bake for fun 3. Cake for medicinal purposes Having now had a stinking cold for nearly two weeks, I’m in need of medicinal cake. These are practically health food as they contain not only fruit but also peanut butter, you know, FOR ENERGY. You don’t need to be a doctor to prescribe that, do you? There’s something totally soothing about taking an hour to make something just for the fun of it, then sitting down to share it with a cup of tea....

This Banana Pudding Milkshake was designed with one purpose in mind, to make my little guy smile. We have a family tradition that on special occasions, like celebrating a sparkling report card or taking off the training wheels on a bike, we go to a local burger joint and get a milkshake. It’s our little way of marking the achievement and spending time together. Daddy and daughter always get Oreo Mint Chip Milkshakes and my son and I always get a Banana Pudding Milkshake....

I’ve been trying to stay on a healthy track ever since January. I have to admit, some of the comfort foods we like to share make that a little bit difficult. We try to have a little splurge, then send the rest of our homemade treats off to friends and neighbors… no complaints from them. Yet as you know, when life gets hectic, healthy eating and exercise seem to be the two first things to fall off the wagon....

Why We Love this Orange Cocktail Recipe I try not to label a recipe “the best” if I don’t really think it’s the best I’ve ever tasted… But after we’ve tested Orange Crush Cocktails at bars and restaurants, and then made a multitude of them at home, this truly is the BEST boozy orange crush drink I’ve ever tasted! We first experienced this brilliant Orange Crush Drink at a marina with a little tiki bar next to the dock....

Like my authentic chana masala recipe, these black-eyed peas are cooked in aromatic onion tomato gravy with some basic spices. If you’re vegan, you can eat this Punjabi lobia masala as a main or pair it with a vegetable curry like bhindi masala and some raita made from vegan yogurt. This punjabi lobia recipe pairs perfectly with shami kebab or tawa fry beef keema if you’re a meat eater. Different regions in South Asia have variations of this Punjabi lobia masala....

I just cannot believe the Navaratri festive season is over with the blink of an eye, and Diwali is around the corner. Thanks for all the love and support you guys have shown me by reading and appreciating my Navaratri posts. Every year I plan to post multiple recipes for festivals because the choice of Indian sweets, snacks, namkeens are endless, but I end up posting only a couple of them....

Firstly beat your butter and sugar together. Then you can add in an egg, your sugar, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda, chocolate chunks and half of your candy cane chunks and peppermint extract. As you would expect I am quite particular about the flavourings I use in my baking but the Waitrose Cooks Ingredients Peppermint Extract meets my exacting standards. Beat the mixture until it a stiff dough forms. Scoop out balls onto a baking paper lined baking tray, top with a crushed candy canes and bake for 15 – 20 minutes....

Traditionally, this dish is fairly spicy, and you know I love to bring on the heat. But one of the beautiful things about it is how easy it is to customize. Not only can you choose what veggies and beans to include, but you can dial up or down the spice to as hot or mild as you like it. 🔥 This dish pairs well with just about any meal, but I especially like to pair it with proteins....

Add coconut and walnuts to it like I have in this recipe or change it up and experiment with your own ad ins! The options are limitless and you can personalize these to suit your personal taste. With holiday season around the corner this is the perfect easy recipe for you to hold on to. Make a batch or two to share with friends and family without having to spend hours in the kitchen!...

I remembered when I first introduced this pizza flavor to my husband, he’s even unsure if he’ll give it a try. He thought it’s very unusual, and it was his first time hearing about Chicken Alfredo in Pizza. But I guess, aside from marrying me, it was one of the best decisions he made! Hah! How can I say so? Now, whenever we plan to have a pizza night or even attempt to order one, he insists on making the “white chicken pizza” as he calls it....