What I love most about herbed potato salad is that you can serve it as a side dish or an appetizer. Either way, it is a fulfilling and delicious addition to the table. My potato salad is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavours of lemon and fresh herbs. In each bite, you can taste the natural creaminess of potatoes, the fresh flavour of herbs, the sweetness of olive oil, and the tanginess of lemon....
A couple of years ago (arrghh, how are my babies possibly nearly FOUR?) I wrote about their Postman Pat themed second birthday party. True to form, I went a bit crazy over the food with a Postman Pat styled buffet. (Special Delivery Services jelly anyone?) But the most questions and comments from that post were about the Postman Pat van cake. I am now finally getting around to writing this up....
While you are here, check out some of the best and easy paneer recipes (savory and desserts). What is paneer? Paneer, also known as cottage cheese in English, is prepared by curdling milk with acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar, buttermilk, or yogurt. This causes the milk solids to separate from the whey. This milk solid is then collected and pressed to form a firm block known as paneer....
My Love Affair with Stromboli Let me tell you about my first experience with Stromboli, that magical pizza-like savory pastry stuffed with gooey, molten cheese and zesty, fragrant tomato sauce. It seems so long ago now, but I remember it as if it were yesterday… The brisk wind whipped leaves around my ankles as I pushed open the door of a small Italian cafe. The aromas of garlic and yeast mingled with sugar and coffee, brought on a strange sensation of both exhilaration and ease....
Is there any better way to kick start the day than with a warm, hearty breakfast? Not in my book! And if you wake up wanting something a bit sweet like I do, this Jamaican porridge is perfect for combating those early morning cravings. It’s filling, just sweet enough, and super energizing. ⚡ Plus, it’s oh-so-cozy! When blessed with much-needed rain here in Southern California, all I want to do is cozy up with a bowl of this cornmeal porridge and watch as the rain falls in crazy, chaotic drops – slowly savoring one spoonful at a time....
Green Moong Bean is rich in protein, and when combined with vegetables, it makes an excellent meal in a bowl. You can use them to make sprouts at home. This gluten-free salad is an amazing, refreshing, lentil tabouleh packed with finely chopped colourful vegetables tossed in a flavoursome vinaigrette-style dressing. The possibilities, however, don’t end here. There is an endless combination of vegetables and dressings (pick from my favourite 6 salad dressing recipes) that work for this lentil salad....
The approach of summer in Pakistan signals that it’s time to pay homage to the “king of fruits”—the Mango! June and July are peak Mango season in Pakistan, and Mangomania hits the nation! Street Vendors push carts piled high with mangoes for sale, and Five-star restaurants feature decadent mango desserts on their menus throughout summer. This easy mango dessert recipe is perfect after a spicy Pakistani meal, like Biryani, Nihari, or Haleem....
You will find everything you need to follow for an easy, flavour-packed and healthy ease into the New Year – including a full FREE shopping list, additional notes and a breakdown of cost. On these freezing days of January, there’s one thing we need, and that’s hearty and delicious home cooked food that doesn’t break the bank – right?! I got you my friends! This is the THIRD budget meal plan in our Money Saving Meals series, where we bring four weeks of family friendly midweek dinners that tick all the boxes....
Well… I put together a list of truly elegant, delicious, yet simplified dishes to come to the rescue. Celebrate mom by cooking some brunch favorites…without the hassle of booking reservations and avoiding breaking the bank! Just break some hearts with these to-die-for dishes. 😉 These are guaranteed easy to follow and fuss-free. You can easily prepare and cook an extraordinary feast fit for a queen. 👑 For starters, here they are…...
Why We Love This Best Chicken and Rice When I think of the foods I ate the most as a child, chicken and rice is at the top of the list. My mom was (still is) an adventurous cook. Yet over the years she definitely had her fall-back recipes… Comforting dinners she knew we would never complain about, and that would feed a crowd on a budget. So why is my mom’s chicken and rice recipe so darn good?...
Why We Love Oat Breakfast Bars Back-to-school breakfasts can be a little tricky. We want our babies to have full bellies before they head out for the day. Yet it’s not always possible to make a full-scale breakfast, with early bus schedules and such. That’s why we are big fans of breakfast bars! Although you can buy oat breakfast bars in the cereal aisle at your local grocery store, they taste SO much better homemade....
🚨Fuss free home-cooked dinner alert! Do you ever have a hectic day where you get home late and think, “Oh no! What’s for dinner?” Whenever that happens, try this quick and easy meal. Instead of calling up my local pizzeria (again 🙊), I whip up these wholesome meal BBQ pork chops in the oven without spending forever in the kitchen. It’s simple, filling, nutritious, and definitely delicious, especially when you baste your pork chops in my homemade BBQ sauce....
Not a Week goes by, in my household ,without making these tender pancakes – they are my son’s favorite breakfast. Who am I kidding, they are mine too!!!- for several reasons; Childhood memories, comfort rich taste and of course, a great make ahead breakfast – Now, tell me you like that! I started making these pancakes , when I was about 10 years old , with no precise measurements ....
Whether it’s a summer gathering or a cozy fall evening, this peach cobbler is simple to prepare and guaranteed to please. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top, you’ll have a dessert everyone will rave about. Another reason to love this dish? All it calls for are pantry staples. No need to panic about what’s for dessert at your next family get-together because you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry as we speak....
Don’t miss to check out some of the popular Indian sweets and traditional rice or chawal ki kheer. What is Makhana? Makhana, also known as foxnut or lotus seeds, is a popular ingredient consumed during fasting, vrat, and upvas days like Navratri, Karwa Chauth, Ekadashi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Shivratri, etc. Makhana is used to make roasted evening tea-time snacks during Navratri and to make desserts like kheer and raita. We don’t wait for any festival or fasting days and love to have kheer anytime we have a sweet tooth as it requires minimal ingredients, most of which are available in your pantry....
Summertime is the perfect time to hit the beach! It’s all about backyard barbecues, pool parties, and soaking in the blissful breeze! Oh, how I love summer! Because of the fun in the sun, we need to keep our bodies hydrated. That means having refreshing drinks and watery fruits on hand, such as watermelon, citrus, cucumbers, pineapple, and more. If you’ve noticed, I like mixing and matching fruits with veggies every now and then....
I’ve tried several pumpkin pie recipes before settling on the one that my family absolutely raved over. I tried it with fresh and canned pumpkin. I’ll let you know the results below. A traditional pumpkin pie perfectly balances soft and creamy with firm and spicy wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Homemade Whipped Cream or vanilla ice cream makes it worthy of any special occasion. I especially love this recipe because you make several mini pies and freeze them, so they’re ready for a quick treat whenever the craving hits....
Why We Love Apple Raspberry Pie With so many dessert options around the holidays, it’s important that the dessert you bring to the party is the one that stands out. There’s no use putting your heart and soul into baking homemade pie, only to bring most of it home at the end of an event. Well, I can guarantee that won’t happen if you serve raspberry apple pie to your friends and family this holiday season....
From ages, people in India are using it in the best possible creative manner to prepare a variety of regional dishes. Sattu Sharbat is one such traditional summer drink recipe. It is a popular summer coolant across the Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Sattu is a protein-packed flour prepared with roasted brown chickpeas (kala chana). Yes, that’s it! Sattu is an everyday humble flour loaded with all the qualities of a superfood....
I have not met any person who would say that he / she does not love Samosas. For me any occasion is incomplete without them. This holiday season, I have decided to prepare Samosa with two twist and surprise my family and friends. I have not prepared any dough. Instead used Twin Dragon Asian Egg Roll Wrappers (Vegan, No Trans Fat, No Msg, Thicker Premium Wrappers) which makes it a easy, no fuss recipe with perfect crispiness and flakiness on the outside....
