Sauces? Yes! Veggies? Yes! Meat? Oh goodness, YES! I have tried almost everything on pita bread, even from sauces to desserts, and all I could say is “yes yes yes!”. If you’ve read this far into the blog, you’d know that I love the whole experience of dining great food. This baked good in particular highlights all aspects of that. Personally, I consider Pita as an all-around food because you can eat it with almost anything and it takes you to the whole journey of the food....

When your plantains have passed the tostone mark and are getting a little too black for even fried sweet plantains, plantain cake or bread is the answer! This bread is cake-like in texture with subtle plantain notes that are highly delicious. Plantain bread is super easy to make, too. It only takes a few minutes to make the batter and less than an hour in the oven for perfectly baked plantain bread....

The Chettinad Masala One of the signature characteristics of any Chettinad Curry is the masala. I am in love with this fragrant, flavorsome, fiery Chettinad masala from the wealthy community of Tamil traders, known as Chettiyars. All you need – fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, dry red chilies, coriander seeds, ginger, and garlic. Dry roast, blend and the freshly made Chettinad masala is ready for the curries. It is worthy of all the effort....

Why We Love Puff Pastry Pull Apart I’m always looking for a good shortcut recipe this time of year. With all the slow cooking and time-consuming holiday dishes on the horizon, it’s nice to have a quickie you can prep in minutes and pop in the oven. Today’s Sunburst Pull Apart Bread is exactly that. Easy. Fast. Minimal ingredients. And impressive to behold. Made with puff pastry, it’s golden, buttery, and crispy on the outside....

It’s the pumpkin season again! That means time to stock on the Pumpkin Spice, too, because I’m pretty sure I’m gonna be busy baking pumpkin treats after my boys finish carving out their Jack O’ Lanterns for Halloween. Of course, I just can’t let that sweet and creamy pumpkin flesh go to waste. And I most certainly wouldn’t mind baking this marvelous Pumpkin Banana Bread again this Halloween. Along with other pumpkin treats such as Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies....

Okay, before you start wondering how in the world this recipe works, let me assure you – Pineapple Casserole is an oldie and a goodie! This is such a weird and wonderful old-school potluck staple. Typically found in old church or Junior League cookbooks, this simple side dish is a fun diversion from the standard potato or pasta casseroles. My husband calls it “bizarrely delicious!” Classic Pineapple Casserole Pineapples and cheese aren’t necessarily an obvious pairing....

This roast chicken recipe involves cooking whole chicken or pieces in a heavy-bottomed pot on a low flame. The pot is tightly sealed so steam forms, and the meat is cooked in the marinade and its juices. This delicious recipe is historically famous at weddings and special occasions like Eid in South Asia. Today, steamed chicken is gaining popularity, and we see it increasingly as a popular street food in Pakistan and India....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When it comes to winter food to keep us warm, our first thought instantly goes to soups and stews. But nuts and dried fruits also are a great source of energy and nutrition. They are loaded with protein and good fats – great for skin and heart. Medical research says nuts help lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol; they also regulate blood sugar and help reduce blood pressure....

What is Muhammara (or Mouhammara)? Muhammara is a spicy Mediterranean-style dip. It is prepared with roasted red peppers, bread crumbs, garlic, olive oil, and walnuts. It has a rustic texture. On a traditional mezze platter, Muhammara is served with pita bread, grilled meat, lavash, hummus, fattoush, falafel, and kebabs. About Roasted Pepper Dip As I mentioned earlier, this roasted red pepper dip recipe is inspired by the Muhammara. But don’t confuse it with red pepper hummus....

Saffron rice is sometimes just called yellow rice for the rich color the saffron imparts. It’s surprisingly simple to make, too. Besides the saffron, you’ll only need a few pantry staples. This side dish can elevate a whole meal and transform it into something extraordinary. It’s a great way to spice up your weeknight meal routine. There’s no need for bland white rice when you have a little saffron in your pantry....

Why We Love This Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe There are treats you make on rare special occasions. Then some treats are so comforting they end up being family favorites that are replicated month after month, and year after year. Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the latter treat variety. Sticky chocolate chip bars oozing with thick buttery caramel filling… These cookie bars scream family game night, movie night, or any other kind of cozy night you want to share with people you love....

This is one of those cold-weather meals that makes you want to curl up on the couch in front of a crackling fireplace and stay there all day. It’s super easy to make, and unlike beans, you don’t have to soak the lentils overnight. So there you have it; there are tons of reasons to love this soup. I’ll admit, tasty over healthy wins almost every time, but with this sausage and lentil soup recipe, you get a twofer....

Eid day always starts and ends with desserts. In addition to the Sheer Khurma, most households have gulab jamun and milk barfi to snack on all day. Why you’ll love this recipe The ingredients Most Pakistani desserts, such as Rice Kheer, Quick Kulfi, mango kulfi, and carrot halwa, include some version of milk, cream sugar, cardamom, and nuts. This Sheer Khurma is no different. Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements and recipe instructions....

Personally, I like slow cooker recipes because I’m sure that whatever I put in that crockpot comes out tender. Although it may take a little while, once you feel that tasty meaty chunk, it’ll all be worth it! I just can’t express how useful slow cookers are especially with lean meats 👍. Today’s recipe gives us an easy take on a classic holiday staple so you can serve it all year round!...

If you haven’t heard of my original Marry Me Chicken recipe yet, where have you been?! This mouthwatering meal has gone down an absolute storm (with more than 325 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews!). I just had to make a Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken version of this family favourite for those days when time is a struggle and we can benefit from prepping earlier in the day. Why you’ll love this Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken recipe ⭐️ Super quick and easy prep ⭐️ Deliciously creamy and cheesy ⭐️ Packed with flavour I adapted my own version of this dish a while ago (so good it’ll make your diners want to marry you, as the story goes)....

Bringing you a huge variety of handy, healthy and delicious slow cooker recipes is one of my life’s goals, but what about the appliance itself? I thought it was time to put some slow cooker machines through their paces to find out which out there on the market might fit our needs the best, because getting a good one can honestly be a game-changer. We tried all of them rigorously to find out which ones passed the test and might be the best slow cooker for you....

I love food, but everyone knows that by now. And I’m super meticulous when it comes to flavor. I’m also aware that chicken breasts tend to be rather boring. Luckily, this dish perfectly satisfies my flavor cravings, even though it’s low-fat. That’s why you’re gonna love today’s recipe! Smoked Boneless Chicken Breast Don’t let the name intimidate you. You don’t really need to debone it yourself, haha! You can buy boneless chicken breast right from the butcher or the market’s poultry section if you want to save time....

Merry, merry Christmas, everyone! Oh, I wish you all a fantastic Christmas celebration tonight. How are you celebrating tonight’s Christmas Eve? Christmas movie marathon? Christmas story-telling with the kids? Karaoke? Church? Party? Well, for those who are throwing a Christmas party at home, or simply serving a pretty snack board while watching a movie, let me share to you a FANTASTIC yet easy dip that you will surely fall in love with....

Why We Love This Spicy Kimchi Ramen Recipe Warm bowls of tender ramen noodles, oodles of veggie goodies, and a savory broth are what dreams are made of! We have always preferred ramen soup on the spicier side – like Spicy Vegetarian Ramen and Spicy Shrimp Ramen. This quick and simple vegetarian Korean-inspired Spicy Kimchi Ramen Bowl recipe is loaded with tangy kimchi flavor and spice! Simply put: It is addictive....

The Egg Curry Still not tried boiled eggs in a curry? Oh my god! eggs in a thick, creamy Indian curry taste simply divine. Indeed a treat for egg lovers. The idea of spinach egg curry sounds perfect when there is an abundant supply of tender baby spinach leaves. What a delicious, blissful green curry (try my freezer-friendly green curry paste) we’ve got going on, just in time for the icy-cold winter days....