This homemade chicken noodle soup is a great home ready for a good reason. I have been under the weather for the past three days. But instead of resorting to over-the-counter medicines, I decided to go with natural remedies like a warm lemon and ginger drink (which I learned from my mom) and hearty bowls of soup. And this one right here is on top of my list ’cause my family loved it so much....
When I was young, ginger juice was my aunt’s favorite home remedy. When I had a cold or a stomachache, Auntie would whip up a batch of her famous ginger juice and nurse me back to health. And really, its health benefits are staggering! But no rules say you can only enjoy this tasty beverage when you’re sick! I love to serve it hot for a cozy afternoon tea. But it’s also super delicious served cold over ice for a refreshing summer cool-down....
Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe A creamy, cool and tangy Tartar Sauce is the perfect condiment to enjoy with nearly any and all seafood dishes. From baked fish to fried shrimp and oysters, it adds a welcomed burst of freshness and zesty flavor. The standard tartar sauce recipe is pretty basic, typically made with mayo and pickles. However, there are some very simple ways you can use on-hand pantry items to make the flavor brighter and bolder....
Cooking and oil just go together. However, there is for sure a right way and wrong way to dispose of used cooking oil at home. It’s time to take a look at the available options. What do you do with cooking oil after frying? Honestly, we live in a throw-away society where everything is considered disposable. Done with it? Throw it out! However, there are better ways to use and dispose of cooking oil....
As the old saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”. I don’t know about you, but this summer season, I feel like a fresh-squeezed lemonade drink would really quench my thirst and I want nothing more but the “quenchiest” homemade lemonade. Today, I want to share with you my easy peasy lemon squeezy lemonade recipes so you can also escape the summer heat! Getting the Right Lemons In different parts of the world, lemons are used in almost everything....
There’s still one more holiday before the year ends and we all know what that means – a busy kitchen! But let me be the first to tell you that a busy kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t serve delicious meals. How? Well with this Oxtail Soup recipe, all you’ll need is to press a few buttons and just relax. What is Instant Pot Oxtail Soup? You’re widely mistaken if you think that an instant pot oxtail soup uses ox meats exclusively....
Why We Love This Shrimp Pasta With Vodka Sauce Recipe Instant Pots are supposed to make life easier, right? Today I’m sharing a super easy Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta with Vodka Sauce recipe that will eliminate your fears and frustrations of pulling out the Instant Pot. This simple Shrimp Pasta with Vodka Sauce is a classic combination you can make on the stovetop. Yet I will say, that using an Instant Pot does reduce dishwashing and time....
Traditional Must-Have A lot of family traditions are associated with Easter, whether it’s a family lunch out, a neighbor cookout, or just a simple family gathering. It brings out people together to celebrate. And this Easter bread is a must-have! A pretty braided bread that is so fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness! I wouldn’t mind eating this all day especially when it’s warm, smothered with butter and jam....
This is one of my favorites for a chilly, rainy day because I’m transported to a beach on a Caribbean island with one bite of this succulent shrimp. Ah, the sun shines on my face, and the sound of ocean waves laps in my ears! Serve it as a main dish, a Super Bowl appetizer, or at a cocktail party. Furthermore, this dish is easy to make and incredibly versatile; you can serve it with rice, quinoa, or pasta and in salads or tacos....
About Kadai Paneer Kadhai paneer is one of my top five favorite paneer dishes. Because it requires little effort, comes together quickly, and best of all – the distinctive spicy-smoky flavor of the masala infused with the pieces of tender paneer makes you go clean the bowls one after the other. It is a dish loved by meat-eaters and vegetarians alike and one that almost every Indian family adores. Unlike some other paneer recipes, kadhai paneer does not require a hefty preparation, nor does it need an extensive span of time to get ready....
Keema, or ground meat, is a prevalent part of Pakistani cuisine. Homecooked variations like aloo keema are the ultimate comfort food. On the other hand, recipes like dum keema and this tawa fry beef keema are reserved for special occasions. A two-step cooking process produces juicy and tender ground meat, perfect with an easy naan recipe (no yeast) or a plain paratha. Add my easy shakshuka recipe (with green tomatoes) to the menu and enjoy a hearty breakfast or brunch....
This beef and lamb kofta kebab recipe can feed a crowd. It’s easy enough to make for a quick and delicious midweek meal, but it’s also a dish I love to serve at parties. Plus, loads of salads and sides go beautifully with this recipe, but you’ll find more ideas further down. There are other reasons I love this kabob recipe too. (No, that’s not a typo. Even “kebab” has a few spelling variations depending on who you ask, but I digress....
While you are here, check out the list of the best traditional North and South Indian breakfast recipes. Recipe card About Konkani Mushti Dosa (Polo, Dose) Mushti Polo is a traditional breakfast recipe in Konkani cuisine, Mangalore Udupi region. It is called mushti polo, where mushti means ‘handful or fistful’ and polo means dosa, “Handful of nutrition.” Musti polo is called mushy dose or avalakki dosa in Kannada, Atukula Dosa in Telugu, Aval Dosa in Tamil, or Rice pancakes in English....
Janmashtami festival Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, Krishna Ashtami, or Krishna Jayanthi, is an Indian festival celebrating Lord Krishna’s birthday, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Every year, this day is celebrated on the eighth day, called the Ashtami of the Krishna paksha in Sharavan month. Gokulashtami is celebrated in different forms around the world, depending on regional and cultural customs. In the simplest way, Hindus celebrate Janmashtami by fasting, praying together with Tulsi Archana, preparing sweets, and offering in the form of naivedyam and prasadam....
Makki ki roti is a traditional South Asian flatbread made with maize or cornmeal. It is popular in the Punjab region during winter and is served with a side of sarson ka saag. The texture of the dough is a little grainy and sticky. This makes it tricky to make the rotis and requires some practice. This easy recipe variation will allow you to enjoy the traditional flavors without spending excess time in the kitchen....
Guys, I am not able to stop preparing recipes with mangoes. We love it at home, especially my two little ones. The only thing that can stop me from posting more mango recipes is not buying and stocking up mangoes in the pantry or mango season should come to an end. All crazy recipe ideas (desserts and savory) come to me - but with my two monsters, lockdown, and this pandemic, I am able to share with you only a few of them this year....
Why We Love This Mango Green Tea Smoothie Recipe I have hang-ups… I’ll admit it. They say all artists do. wink For instance, I only drink hot caffeine in the afternoon, to get me through the 3 pm slump. I don’t like sweet breakfast foods in the morning; I’d rather have them as dessert. (Like waffles!) And I won’t drink a smoothie, no matter how good it tastes, unless it also comes in a pretty color....
Where would we be without our slow cookers at this time of year?! You can’t beat a hearty home-cooked dinner during the cold and dark months, and our slow cookers are perfect for cooking this kind of dish up. This meal plan features 5 slow cooker saviours, which are all fantastic for filling your freezer with for when life gets busy and chaotic over the Christmas season. Prepare now, thank yourself later!...
I’ve avoiding writing this post for SO long because: I am 100% not and never will be a beauty influencer. I am 100% not an expert. I feel a bit.. Frivolous writing this? SO. This post comes with a lot of caveats. First, I am no expert and this is just what I have found works for me over the last 7 or 8 years of really looking after my face....
Perfect Lemon Icebox Pie If you love lemon cream pie, and you love icy-cold classic key lime pie, you are going to go nuts over this Lemon Icebox Pie recipe. Seriously, I dare you to try and make it only one time this season… Not gonna happen. No-bake Lemon Icebox Pie is a perfectly bright and tangy dessert, layered with cream topping, and ice cold to satisfy any summertime sweet tooth....
