Why We Love This Classic Margarita Recipe Where does your mind take you when you think of margaritas? Does it involve the sun, sand, and crystal blue water? Maybe a pontoon boat on the lake with a bunch of friends? How about a backyard pool, music in the background, chips and salsa on the picnic table, and sounds of fun and laughter all around? Or possibly your favorite restaurant, surrounded by tacos and fajitas, salt-rimmed glasses, and pitchers brimming with that “concoction that helps me hang on…” Wherever it takes you, it is surely a happy place, usually filled with sun, friends, food, and fun....

But the uniqueness of this pitha is the smoky flavour which comes from the kath koyla (burnt charcoal) on which this cake is traditionally cooked. This is why it is also called as pora pithe or Poda Pitha. As this recipe calls for quite a preparation from preparing flame to cooking, this bibikhana pitha is cooked and enjoyed when some special guests arrive at home. And to make it special for guests it is mixed with milk instead of water like other pitha....

Why We Love Big Mac Salad If you’re craving a burger but trying to stick to a low-carb diet our Big Mac Salad Recipe is just what you need! This easy cheeseburger salad AKA “burger in a bowl” is made by sizzling chunks of ground beef in a skillet to create little burger bites. Then pile the burger pieces on top of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and of course “special” homemade Big Mac Sauce....

What Is Salsa? The word Salsa literally means “sauce” and is the perfect low calorie condiment that elevates the taste of any meal. As explained by dressings-sauces.org there are various different types of salsas: The Salsa Cruda - Made with uncooked ingredientsSalsa Fresca - Made with fresh ingredientsPopular Salsa Verde - Made with green tomatillosSalsa Rojo - Made with plum tomatoes Why Eat Black Beans ? Black Beans are beneficial for many different reasons....

Why We Love Blueberry Bars This time of year, when berries are fresh and bountiful, I am constantly looking for ways to turn them into lavish treats. Classic blueberry pie is one of my all-time favorite summer desserts. However, for picnics and parties, sometimes you need a treat that’s a little more user-friendly. Like a hand-held version of blueberry pie… Yet with decadent cookie crust crumbles and gooey blueberry center. Today’s fresh Blueberry Bars are just the treat to usher us into berry season....

Why We Love This Broccoli Cornbread Recipe This spring (can I call it spring yet?) I thought it would be fun to share some of the classic southern recipes I’ve learned to make since moving to North Carolina. After all, southern comfort food not only makes you feel good when you eat it, it’s an absolute win at parties, work events, and when feeding picky people. wink When I’m cooking for a crowd with kids in the mix, I always go with southern dishes....

Savory Butternut Squash Casserole If you love butternut squash, but aren’t crazy about all the cloyingly sweet recipes you find online, our savory Squash Casserole is for you! This squash bake is packed with roasted butternut squash, onions, garlic, bacon, toasted pecans and, fresh herbs. Crushed saltine crackers absorb the moisture and give the dish a texture that is similar to traditional stuffing. It’s tender and fluffy, slightly crunchy on top, and loaded with your favorite fall and winter flavors....

I first had this Caribbean style stew at a hole in the wall restaurant and it was really really flavorful. Dang! All the way to the bones! (I love nibbling on bones). If you didn’t know that already. However, the fish is usually served with the sauce on the side. It taste even better with the fish slowly simmered in the sauce. This is a straight-forward dish that can be made in several different ways and it varies from one cook to another, this is my version of this stew....

If you’ve never attempted a pie before, this is your sign. No tricky sauce, quick mix, golden puff pastry. Ultimate comfort food incoming. This pie is a bit different. It’s a sort of ‘instant’ recipe not usually found in pie-making methods. Everything is thrown in together, baked for a while, then a (very) quick sauce and crust topping are added and it’s back in the oven to take care of itself....

So, what are chicken fries? Chicken strips delivered in the shape of french fries are a blast to enjoy with the whole family. They go great with a huge variety of sides and dipping sauces. Personally, I love making these because they get everyone genuinely excited about gathering around the dinner table to share a meal. 🤩 Chicken fries may have been thought up in the fast food world (lookin’ at you, BK 👀), but the homemade version is even tastier and, I’d say, quite a bit healthier....

About Korma Curry Korma is a mildly spiced thick gravy widely popular in the Indian subcontinent. It is a typical Mughlai-style curry. Unlike other Indian curries, korma has a subtle flavour of spices, cream or curd-based gravy, and a rich aroma. There is a deep flavour of cardamom, ginger, and fried onion paste. Usually, turmeric and red chilli are not used in a korma gravy. Since I learned this chicken korma recipe, there has been no turning back....

Chicken Skewers Recipe with Chipotle BBQ Sauce By spring, I mean grill season. And now that the weather is warming and grilling is enjoyable again, we’ve been grilling a 5-Ingredient wonder we call Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers. This is a dish we make, that takes no time at all, and offers a serious flavor-smack with only a handful of ingredients. It truly is amazing! If you don’t have a grill or prefer not to fire it up, you can still make these!...

This dish goes well with any breads like NAAN, ROTI, CHAPATI or rice items such as steamed rice, JEERA RICE or GHEE RICE. This is one of the popular vegetarian dishes served for lunch or dinner. This is one of the easiest dish to show off your cooking expertise to your family and friends 🙂 TIKKA MASALA. is a popular dish along with BUTTER MASALA and PALAK PANEER in any Indian restaurant menu with PANEER TIKKA MASALA being the favorite of all vegetarians....

If you’re familiar with my recipes, you’ll know by now that as well as being a prolific cheesecake recipe creator, I also can’t get enough of rocky road creations. This Christmas Rocky Road works for so many things at a time of year when sweet treats are a given. They’re impressive as gifts, for a last minute bake sale, to whip up for guests or just to enjoy at home....

About Coconut Rice If you travel across the coastal and southern regions of India, one rice dish that you will easily find everywhere is coconut rice. It is also known as Thengai Sadam. The word ‘Thenga’ means coconut and ‘sadam’ is for rice. Coconut Rice is nothing but a bowl of vegetarian fried rice made with leftover cooked rice, coconut, cashews, and other staple South Indian ingredients. Like any other fried rice recipe, it is too an ultimate comfort food that you can enjoy during any hour of the day....

What is a Fat Bomb? And Why We Love This Keto Recipe Keto-friendly Fat Bombs AKA Low Carb Cheesecake Bites are made with cream cheese and sweetened with low-carb erythritol, so they have a distinct cheesecake flavor without any granulated sugar. The fat content is meant to help keep your body in the state of ketosis, while still enjoying life’s little pleasures. This is by far our favorite low-carb cheesecake bite recipe....

This soup recipe’s ingredient list may seem a bit extensive, but don’t let that scare you. Chopping veggies can be therapeutic, my friend. But I admit a bag of precut vegetables makes it easier when I’m in a rush. Another great thing about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. You can adjust the vegetables you include or exclude and adapt the amounts to fit your palate perfectly....

The Best Pancakes Recipe Ever – Diner Style Pancakes! Why do old-school diner pancakes taste better than those floppy homemade pancake disks you make in your kitchen? We all have secretly wondered this at some point in our lives. If you’ve just gotta know the mysteries of perfect pancakes, today we’re spilling the beans batter on How to Make Homemade Pancakes from scratch that will make your family swoon. Diner Pancake Recipe Secrets… Revealed I hope that everyone has had the experience of enjoying a pancake breakfast at a classic all-American diner....

I am happy to say there IS a foolproof way to make Flapjacks that works every single time. In just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes in the oven, you have a chewy, sticky classic goodie – I’m letting you in on the secret to the ultimate recipe! Learning how to make Flapjacks is a rite of passage and once you’ve found the right recipe, you’ll be turning to it again and again for breakfast-on-the-go option or a packed lunch sweetener, or just because there’s a cup of tea going that needs an accompaniment....

It’s enough of a treat for a weekend fakeaway or impressive enough for cooking for guests, but it’s also quick and easy enough for a midweek family dinner too (about 30 minutes). There are many praises I can sing about this delicious one-pan Lamb Keema Curry, but let’s start with how flipping EASY it is! Lamb mince is also divine so I’m very happy I’ve found an easy way to introduce it to our meal planning....