Better Than Panda Express Recipes Although we don’t eat fast food often as a family, when we do, our go-to restaurant is almost always Panda Express. We are such big fans, in fact, we’ve made a few copycat recipes over the years to enjoy those flavors we love from the comfort of home. Have you tried our (Better Than) Panda Express Orange Chicken recipe yet? Life. Changing. We’re also big fans of this copycat Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry, Beijing Beef, and Panda Express Super Greens....

Why We Love This Lamb Tikka Masala Recipe We have an amazing elegant Paneer Tikka Masala on the site that can be swapped with chicken breast or chicken thighs to make traditional Chicken Tikka Masala. We also have an alluring chicken tikka masala skewer recipe for grilling. But today I’m sharing a rich succulent recipe that is utterly irresistible… Lamb Tikka Masala. This more rustic version of tikka masala is my personal favorite....

Snacking has never been this easy or tasty. However, I tend to eat more because they’re too addictive. So, I really don’t know if it’s a good thing or bad! 😂 A Fun Way to Enjoy Mac and Cheese! Let’s start with cheese! I’m happy to present my favorite trio cheese combo – Mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and jack. I love them because they have the perfect balance of creaminess and intense flavors....

Maybe you need a dessert to serve for your African-themed party. Or perhaps you want to indulge in a decadent and sinfully delicious dessert. In any case, this Malva pudding cake will satisfy both your needs and desires. So, what is Malva pudding? It is a baked sweet pudding cake from South Africa with a caramelized exterior and spongy interior. We soak it in a warm butter sauce as soon as it comes out of the oven....

You might assume this dish is named after an African Queen or has a symbolic significance, actually, the Irio meaning is much more straightforward, and the literal translation is food in the Kikuyu language- a classic Kenyan dish, which has its roots from the Kikuyu tribe and has spread throughout Kenya and other parts of East Africa It is a hearty combination of mashed potatoes, peas, corn, and sometimes spinach, to create a dish with an appeal that is undeniably filling, and nutritious....

There’s no doubt sweet potatoes deserve their place on your holiday menu. This starchy veggie is incredibly versatile and plays a mouthwatering role in many tasty recipes, from starters to dessert. Still, the single greatest expression of sweet potatoes is mashed potatoes. Now, here’s a question, do you like your mashed sweet potatoes sweet or savory? Let’s find out! What is the Secret Behind Sweet Potato Puree? Sweet potatoes are native to South America and have been cultivated for at least 5,000 years!...

These have all been tried and tested many times to make sure they tick all the boxes and, of course, are totally DELICIOUS. Hopefully full tummies and smiling faces for another week are in the bag. This week’s free weekly meal plan contains a lovely combination of some spring/summery dishes that are perfect for family dinners, make-ahead meals or leftovers lunches. We’ve got FIVE easy recipes that are bringing all the flavours of fakeaways without the price tag or calorie count – from burritos to pasties, burgers to peri peri chicken and a simple pasta dish....

What is Mofongo? Mofongo is a delicious lunch or dinner dish that is popular throughout Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. We first tried Mofongo on a family trip to Puerto Rico, and couldn’t wait to make it again as soon as we got home! This authentic Mofongo recipe only uses a handful of simple ingredients, including green plantains, pork cracklins (AKA chicharrones or pork rinds), plus chicken broth, and a few seasonings....

We’re all experimenting a little more these days with easy homemade shortcuts in an effort to maximise flavour and nutrition, while also keeping costs low. These Naan Bread Pizzas prove just how simple really can be the way forward for taste as well as convenience. As soon as I tried these out there was no turning back. 😍 I kid you not – not much more complicated than sticking a bland, unsatisfying frozen shop-bought one in the oven but WAY better value and just delicious!...

Chocolate Eclair Cake Sometimes, people assume that because I am a recipe developer and avid home chef, I always do all of my own cooking. Ab. So. Lute. Ly. Not. Don’t get me wrong, I obviously love being in the kitchen… But, next to cooking up a new wonderful dish for my family and friends, my next favorite thing in the whole world is having someone else make me something special and delicious....

Zucchini In a Dessert? Zucchini is typically a spring and summer vegetable. But due to the excessive heat this year, the shelves have recently been full at my local grocery store. Due to it’s bland taste and moist texture it’s a perfect ingredient for baking. Types Of Zucchini Breads If you try googling, you will find a whole slew of zucchini recipes ranging from zucchini muffins, to a zucchini cake, to lemon zucchini bread and much more....

Spicy, lemony, moist—this recipe is everything you could ever want a salmon dinner to be! And honestly, any meal that can work for a fancy date night or a quick weeknight meal holds a special place in my heart. Plus, this salmon is so tasty that you’ll probably forget it’s also incredibly good for you. Here’s to all the healthy foods that still taste like a treat. 🤩 Just start checking them around the 10-minute mark....

I still remember when I tasted this awesomeness for the first time. My world suddenly stopped as I savored its tender goodness. It’s really one-of-a-kind and super addicting. And, of course, I had to learn how to make it. What’s not to love about this family-friendly, super-affordable dish? And it’s effortless to prepare because the oven does most of the work. Aaah! Getting that taste of joy without breaking a sweat is a pretty good deal, right?...

While you are here, do check out collection of easy jackfruit recipes. In the coastal region of Karnataka, India, summer means an abundance of mangoes and jackfruit. You go to any local market, and you can’t miss the sweet smell of jackfruit and mangoes. Not only are these tropical fruits consumed directly when ripe, but all possible recipes are prepared using both ripe and unripe mangoes and jackfruit. Last year, I posted a variety of recipes using mangoes, and this year, I have planned to share some of the traditional village-style jackfruit recipes....

Pumpkin Spice Cake I am a pumpkin addict… and nothing can satisfy a craving like Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Frosting. Unfortunately, pumpkin is strictly seasonal. If you dare bake a big pumpkin pie in the summer, people will look at you like you’re wearing undies on your head. Pumpkin cookies on Easter? Not on your life! So that means, right now, we MUST stuff ourselves with as many pumpkin dishes as possible while we have the chance....

What is ‘Upma’? Upma is an Indian word for ‘savoury porridge.’ It is made with various vegetables, whole grains, or vermicelli. There are wide varieties of upma in South Indian cuisine. Rava Upma is one of the most popular South Indian breakfast recipes. It is loaded with carrots, green peas, beans, and onion. Adding seasonal vegetables adds great taste to the rava upma and increases its fibre content. The addition of peanuts and cashews boosts the protein value of the upma....

Is there anything more comforting, impressive and hearty than a homemade Steak Pie? This recipe is filled with meltingly soft and tender beef, rich tasty gravy and topped with crunchy puff pastry. Even better, it’s super easy to make (easy, not quick, but hardly any ‘hands on’ cooking time, so let’s forgive it OK?)Serve this for a midweek treat or a Sunday lunch. Leftovers are so good too, or eat one, freeze one, as a handy batch cook hack!...

Red potato salad is a delicious side dish that delivers in both the flavor and texture department. Red potatoes are ideal for salads because of their firm, waxy consistency and mildly sweet taste. And I love the fact that they do keep their shape in the salad and not fall apart . Yes, they hold up well when mixed with other ingredients and lend their vibrant red hue making the final product more visually appealing....

When I was growing up, red velvet cake was a novelty because we had never seen anything like it in Cameroon. I remember my Auntie carefully measuring the ingredients and the smell of chocolatey vanilla perfection filling the house. I would watch as she whipped up the exquisitely creamy frosting, and together, we slathered it onto the cake. But the best part was seeing our guests’ eyes light up when we presented our decadent dessert!...

If the answer is yes for all of these, then this recipe is totally for you. Quick and easy to make Vegan and gluten-free, No onion no garlic Prepared using only 5 ingredients No soaking sabudana at all Don’t worry about sabudana pearls bursting in oil as you don’t have those sago pearls here in the dough. This never breaks in oil. If you are new to cooking and want to know more about Sabudana you can read my post here on SABUDANA KHICHDI, where I have explained everything in detail....