I am presenting a non-alcoholic drink or a mocktail recipe here, but you may as well add a splash of your favorite rum and surprise your guest at your next cocktail party. About Blueberry Mojito Whenever my friends host cocktail parties, I get last-minute calls for drink recipes for guests who are teetotalers. I am sure some of you may have been in a similar situation, especially if you are hosting a party at the very last minute....
Who doesn’t love to play with their brulee torch? I know I do! Chances are, you bought your torch years ago, or even received it as a wedding gift, and only pull it out once a year to make creme brulee. Am I right? That’s ok, I’m in the same boat. Although I love creme brulee with heartfelt intensity, I can’t just go eating it all the time, even though it means I get to use my brulee torch....
If you had to reinvent yourself…if your family’s future, and your personal joy, depended on a new career choice, what would you do? In the last couple years, many have had to ask themselves this question and resolved that life can be different. No, life can be BETTER than it was before. The brave have pressed a mental reset button and haven’t looked back! Our friends Meherwan and Molly Irani did just that, a little over a year ago....
What is Chamoyada? A Mangonada, also known as a Chamoyada or Chamangos, is a fabulous sweet mango treat that is all the rage in Mexico and other Latin American countries. It is essentially a mango smoothie (or slushy) made with frozen mango chunks, lime juice, and fruit juices, that is then served with spicy-sweet Chamoy Sauce and a Tajin seasoning rim around the glass. And we love to serve these for festive events with the traditional tamarind candy straw!...
I absolutely LOVE asparagus season. If you live in the UK and drive along in the countryside during May and July, you’ll sometimes see stalls by the road selling bunches (or failing that it will usually be on special offer at the supermarkets at this time!) British Asparagus, grown in this country, is very different to the type you can buy all year round that’s imported. It’s tender and the taste is almost indescribably unique....
Rice & beans. What a winning combination! These are two great staples to keep around the pantry. Why? I hear you! They absorb flavour So well and are used in many cultures: Indian, Mexican, Brazilian, Korean, and all over Latin America, to name a few. In India, red kidney beans are used to make the famous – rajma masala. You can take a trip around the world using rice and beans without leaving your kitchen....
Italians really know their way around the kitchen. Oh, bless their hearts! They didn’t just introduce pizza to the whole world but also its equally satisfying cousin – Calzone. Think of calzones as folded pizza versions that are more portable and more party-ready. It’s like pizza 2.0! How does that sound? You can easily make them in advance, freeze, and just pop it in the oven when ready to serve....
Why We Love This Chicken Madras Curry Recipe Deep, flavorful curries are among my favorite meals to enjoy after a long day. The intense aromatics completely fill the kitchen while cooking, and create a wonderful, satisfying warmth both in your home and belly. The outside world just seems to melt away once you dig into a delicious bowl of rice completely covered with bright, hot, zesty, and creamy curry! This Easy Madras Curry Recipe is a bit spicier than standard yellow curries, and is perfect for those who really enjoy a kick of heat....
Recipe card Chicken dry recipe Chicken sukka, also known as kori sukka or ajadina, is a popular and loved dish from Mangalore, Udupi region, along with chicken ghee roast and kori rotti ghasi. The word sukka comes from the Hindi word sukha, which means dry. Chicken chukka can be prepared as dry or semi-gravy. And the best part? It pairs perfectly with various dishes- such as dosa, appam, any dosa variety, or Indian flatbread....
My mouth is watering as I am writing this post. So you can guess how tasty the dish is. For vegetarians, don’t get disappointed. For meatless or vegetarian tikka, follow the same recipe and substitute chicken with paneer to prepare the best paneer tikka ever or even with mushroom, babycorn, cauliflower (gobi), potatoes or even tofu. The taste and the aromatic flavor and the ease of cooking makes this dish one of the most popular Indian recipes....
It’s super simple to make and impressive to look at, with its bright colours and toppings of mini eggs, creme eggs, chocolate bunnies and sprinkles. It’s also no-bake, meaning zero faff, just loads of fun! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I bloomin’ LOVE Easter. It involves all the good things about celebrations (time with loved ones and delicious food), without any of the pressures of present buying, pleasing everyone and rushing around....
This barely-sweet side dish is one of my favorites to pair with decadent holiday meals because it’s pretty, custardy, and creamy, but that’s not the only time you’ll find it on my table. When corn hits its peak season in the summer, one of the first things I make with it is this corn pudding. Honestly, I even eat it for breakfast or an afternoon snack because, believe it or not, corn pudding and coffee are amazing together....
After lots of trial and error, I think I may have finally found the right balance of ingredients/method so we can use this recipe again and again on top of our favourite bakes! I have a confession. I have NEVER ever managed to successfully make cream cheese icing (until now!) When I was testing my Pumpkin Cake recipe, I knew it needed the perfect cream cheese frosting made in UK-style, rather than American....
Why We Love This Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe There’s nothing I love more in the dead of winter, than a big steaming pot of chicken soup. Good chicken soup is always piping hot, chunky, and herbaceous, with the quintessential flavor of healing and comfort. What’s not to love? This year we’re focusing on going back and “filling in the gaps” here on A Spicy Perspective, where down-home favorite recipes are missing....
This dahi wali bhindi, also known as bhenda gojju, is one of the most popular recipes in Konkani cuisine that is served with steamed rice, parboiled rice, or chapati. Bhindi or okra is very tasty when cooked right. But if not cooked properly, it turns out slimy, which makes it unpleasant to eat. Thus some people avoid cooking it. Check out my tips to cook bhindi perfectly. How to prevent bhindi or okra from turning slimy or sticky?...
A no onion - no garlic version of the dish is also prepared during festive season. This comfort food is usually served along with boondi and raita. Preparation time : 30 minutes Serves : 3 Rice - ⅔ cup Toor dal - ⅓ cup Moong dal - ⅓ cup Water - 3 ½ cups Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon for tempering Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon for tempering Cinnamon stick - ½ inch Clove - 1 Onion chopped - 1 Green chilies - 2 Garlic cloves - 4 Ginger grated - 1 inch Turmeric powder - ⅛ tsp Red chile powder - 1 tsp Salt - to taste Asafoetida / Hing - ⅛ tsp Dried red chile - 1 Cashwenuts - 1 tbsp Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp...
Jump to:What is Diwali?What is the best food for Diwali?Make ahead and store North Indian and South Indian snacksIndian ChaatsDiwali Faral, Dry Snacks & Namkeens Paneer & Aloo RecipesRecipe cardDiwali Snacks Recipes | Easy Diwali Party Food Ideas with Aloo Bhujia or SevUser Reviews What is Diwali? Diwali, also called the Deepavali festival, signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair....
While you are here, also check out 3 different smoothie recipes to kick start your day, 2 ingredient plum smoothie bowl and a reader’s favorite Indian mango smoothie (lassi). Pitaya smoothie bowl This vibrant pitaya bowl is made using pink dragon fruit, mango, banana, and milk. It is one of the best ways to kick-start your day. No sugar is added to this smoothie bowl.Get creative with the toppings. Add some fruits, nuts, and seeds....
Why We Love Apple Upside Down Cake Everyone knows that cake is what turns a gathering into a true cause for celebration! From showstopper recipes like Mexican Fried Ice Cream Cake and Southern Caramel Cake – to casual and cozy staples, like a classic Vanilla Cake and Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake – there is a perfect cake for nearly any and every occasion. This Apple Upside Down Cake is a new family favorite for us… In fact, it’s one of the best desserts we’ve made all year!...
Why This is the Best Eel Sauce Recipe Japanese eel sauce is one of those condiments you’ve most likely had, even if you don’t realize it. It is often served with sushi and hibachi at Asian restaurants, so you have probably tasted eel sauce at least once if you’ve ever enjoyed these dishes. However, this robust savory-sweet sauce is not easily found in most grocery stores in the United States. I’m not sure why… Other than sushi rolls, it’s delicious served over all kinds of dishes like grilled steak, chicken, and fish, drizzled over pizzas, burgers, and hoagies, and also drizzled over any sort of dish that you want a pop of the unexpected, like nachos, or hard aged cheese on a charcuterie board....
