Check out the best Indian desserts and traditional sweets for festivals, rice kheer or doodpak. About Vermicelli Kheer Vermicelli kheer is a cardamom-flavored Indian dessert recipe that is not only simple and easy to make but is classic and tastes amazingly delicious. It is prepared using vermicelli, sugar, milk, ghee, nuts, cardamom, and/or saffron. Kheer or Payasam is one of the most popular Indian sweets made during occasions and festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Navratri, Diwali, Eid, Onam, Christmas, etc....

Roasted pork is one of my preferred meaty dishes to make. It has a lot of upsides: easy to make, crowd-pleaser, plenty of leftovers and is great for entertaining (makes an excellent centerpiece). Can you guess what the best part is? I don’t have to slave in the kitchen all day. An added bonus is that you can incorporate various spices pantry ingredients and, of course, lots of onion and garlic goodness to make this pork very tasty....

Who says soups are only good during winter? I don’t know about you, but if anything hearty elicits mouthwatering, lip-smacking flavors…count me in! I can’t wait for a specific time of the year to indulge. Sorry, patience is not one of my strong suits when it comes to food. I’ve had tons of requests for a slow cooker oxtail soup or stew, and since YOU, my lovely reader, have a place in this lady’s heart, I’m granting your request while I also satisfy my oxtail craving....

My auntie was passionate about bold, flavorful dishes that many call soul food. And I’ve continued to search for unique recipes that deliver bold flavor. So I was thrilled to discover smothered turkey wings. Do you sometimes find yourself in a food rut? Then hey, these meaty turkey wings make a terrific alternative to chicken wings for inspiration. And they’re usually on sale around the holidays, so I stock up and freeze them for a fast, cheap meal....

Let’s Talk Cookies… Aside from all the other reasons to be happy this season, cookie munching has to be at the top of the list. I try to save up most of my annual cookie consumption for this exact time of year, so I don’t have to feel guilty baking and nibbling to my heart’s content. Shortbread cookies are my personal favorite, yet this Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe is a close second....

Spaghetti and meatballs is my family’s most beloved pasta recipe! We love spending the afternoon having meatball-rolling competitions and concocting the tomato sauce. Then we gather around the kitchen table, enjoying our robust, saucy spaghetti and meatballs and great conversation. I’ve experimented with this classic dish in various ways over the years, and I’m so excited to share my favorite version with you. Its special touches (plural) create extra juicy meatballs and an incredibly tasty sauce....

This pasta dish is ideal for a midweek vegetarian family meal – there’s zero fuss here. Just hearty goodness and delicious vegetarian dinner. You don’t even have to make a sauce! Are you ready for your new favourite pasta dish? Enter.. Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Bake of dreams. I LOVE Ricotta and Spinach cannelloni or stuffed pasta shells, but honestly? Who has got time to faff about stuffing a pasta shell on a weeknight (or possibly any time?...

My boys were begging for steak one night, and the only thing I had in the fridge was a sirloin. But I wanted to jazz it up into something special for them. So I kicked it up the flavor chart with garlic butter sauce! Beef is fantastic comfort food, especially when paired with potatoes. Even better, steak tips are fast and economical. And you know what else? These guys make a crowd-pleasing appetizer....

I can’t believe how much our family loves ANYTHING pasta! But this stuffed pasta shells recipe takes pasta to another level. Extra tasty and comforting! Everything in this dish is a people-pleaser! As you take the first delicious bite, the beautiful pasta layer gives way to the deeper meaty sauce and double cheese. The hint of spinach adds pure delight. Just writing about it makes me hungry! Even cooler is the shell-shaped pasta (conchiglioni in Italian) that’s big enough to fill with all sorts of goodies, like an inside-out lasagna....

The farmer’s market offers an array of colorful veggies, including fresh, juicy tomatoes. And those bright, beautiful red tomatoes brought back memories of my Auntie’s famous tomato gravy recipe. Tangy, savory tomatoes complement the gravy’s creaminess, taking its flavor factor over the top. And while this is Southern tomato gravy, you can easily adapt it. The African version below is in the recipe variations. 😉 The tomato sauce base, on the other hand, is usually pureed or diced tomatoes simmered until thick enough....

Easy Breakfast Muffin Recipe with Exotic Appeal! Moist and chunky Tropical Breakfast Muffins made with fresh mango, coconut, and pineapple. These little guys are sure to wake you up with a smile! We’re getting close to back to school, meaning it’s time to start thinking about quick breakfasts, lunch box items, and after-school snacks. Muffins are a multi-purpose solution to all three. You can make them once and serve them for quick meals and snacks all week long....

Delicious, filling corn meal side dishes are a staple food in restaurants and homes around the continent. All come under different aliases. Most notable are fufu corn (West Africa), couscous de maize (in French-speaking African countries), ugali (Kenya), nshima (Zambia), nsima (Malawi), and mielie pap in South Africa. This bland side dish is delightful with greens, stews, or protein. And it doesn’t overpower your delicious stew. Recipe Ingredients I’ve even eaten corn fufu at a friend’s place made with Jiffy cornbread mix, which I enjoyed....

This ice cream is so good you’ll want to eat it straight out of the tin. You can add it as a topping to your favorite pie or tart, or get creative and create a delicious sundae, banana split, or other dessert. Add lemon curd to this ice cream for a delicious lemon swirl ice cream, serve it with some blueberry compote, or pair it with an apple frangipane tart, bread pudding, brownies, or chewy chocolate chip bars....

In the last few decades, the Indo-Chinese food fare has become extremely popular among the food lovers across India. The reason being its simplicity, bursting flavors, and a hint of spicy savor, making it quintessential part of Indian food culture. These vegan meatballs dipped in a thick and luscious Chinese style gravy is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese main-course dishes. Veg Manchurian is served with a variety of fried rice or garlic noodles....

Why We Love Whipped Ricotta If there was ever an easier or dreamier dip you could make, I can’t imagine what it would be. Whipped Ricotta is the most wonderful decadent creamy dip to serve as either a sweet or savory snack! Here we first show you how to make the simple recipe of whipped ricotta with just ricotta cheese, a splash of heavy cream, and a little bit of lemon zest… Then top it with anything you like!...

Did you know that jalapeños grown at a high altitude are mild because of the cooler nights? Yep, the hotter the weather, the spicier your peppers will be. The hottest jalapeños I’ve ever put in my mouth were from Tennessee and Alabama. You don’t have to choose between tacos and pasta because you can have them both in this fabulicious one-pot meal! Ground beef, dried spices, onion, and garlic, make this pasta taste like an authentic Mexican meal....

And you can spice them up with Creole Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Mediterranean, and Mexican spices for the ultimate dip experience. Want an easy appetizer for the holidays or game day? Slice up some veggies real quick and kick them up a notch with a super simple dip. Open a bag of plain potato chips and make them extra special with a Ranch or French Onion dip. Wanna give your fruit a special twist?...

Influences on Pakistani Recipes Traditional Pakistani recipes have a rich and ancient history that dates back to the Mughal period. Although Pakistani and Indian cuisine are often thought to be the same, many cultural and regional influences help set them apart. Historically shaped by Persian and Central Asian cuisine, its bordering countries; Iran, Afghanistan, China, and India also play a strong role in the diversity and array of classic Pakistani recipes....

You can count on salmon for a nutritious meal with highly touted Omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, niacin, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. However, you don’t have to settle for just healthy and nutritious because it’s also mouthwateringly fabulous. So if you’re looking for salmon recipes for special occasions, like Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthday parties, or even a Sunday dinner, I’ve got you covered. Your taste buds will love you, so let’s get started!...

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