One of the basics of cooking is learning how to make a roux. Luckily, making a roux is as easy as 1-2-3 made with 2 simple ingredients – butter and flour. It gives our comfort food, like soup and stew, its rich buttery flavor and nice consistency. Without the roux, our soup and stew won’t be as thick and will be just plain boring soupy soup. Not that it’s a bad thing, but roux can just make any dish 10x better!...

How to Pickle Red Onions We all have those reliable go-to dishes that we love. Recipes that we no longer need a recipe for because we’ve made them so many times; true comfort meals that are consistently predictable. Aren’t those great? But… Don’t you also sometimes want to add some serious pep to that comforting predictability? Our easy Quick Pickled Red Onions recipe is perfect for topping your favorite foods with bright, bold, and tangy flavor that won’t overpower the dish you know and adore....

How To Make Lobia Masala Soaking Beans Rich in protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, lobia is a nutritious choice for vegetarians and vegans. I love to use it in my salads, curries, and stews. Masala, on the other hand, refers to a blend of spices that forms the base of a curry, it is the heart and soul of an Indian Cuisine. A lobia curry is made in different styles across India....

Our Favorite Parmesan Crusted Chicken Chicken breasts are one of those ingredients that tend to have a bad reputation… Yet everyone still seems to love them. You might have heard people say chicken isn’t exciting or it isn’t juicy enough. But yet, chicken breasts are still super popular and used in so many dishes! It’s confusing. You see, the cut isn’t the problem; it’s all about how the chicken is prepared....

Southern Homemade Hush Puppies Sometimes you get the chance to walk into a person’s life at a divinely appointed moment, and witness something truly wonderful. That characterizes my encounter with friends Jody and Steve Dunning, owners of Okie Dokies Smokehouse in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Destiny isn’t new to Jody and Steve. In an instant of sheer kismet, they both joined a casual gathering of friends one afternoon. As the party dwindled away, Steve announced he had to spend the rest of the day restoring his BBQ truck....

Caribbean Chicken for Summer When I think of jerk chicken, I think of summer… Fragrant sizzling chicken hot off the grill, tiki drink in hand, produce-heavy side dishes from the farm stand. With each bite, the spicy heat of the chicken warms your lips and soul. However, I’ve been told that many people are nervous about making jerk chicken at home. Some feel it’s too spicy, too fatty, or just too time-consuming....

Why We Love this Low Carb Recipe If you look up “chicken crust pizza”, you’ll find all sorts of low-carb and keto recipes for pizza crust made out of ground chicken or shredded chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese, almond flour, and sometimes keto fillers in the dough. However, we’ve discovered you can make a super satisfying “chicken crust” for your pizza by simply placing pizza toppings over thin chicken cutlets. Each cutlet is one piece of low carb pizza crust!...

Did you know Black-eyed peas are native to West Africans? They have been enjoyed for thousands of years throughout the continent. It is thought to have reached the United States during the Slave trade. No wonder it so popular in the South especially with African Americans. Growing up in West Africa, specifically Cameroon, I never had these beans whole – always masquerading in a pudding form and under the aliases : Koki Beans, ekoki, Haricots Koki, Koki de Niébé, Gateau de haricots, or Bean cake....

About Kung Pao Chicken The Kung Pao Chicken recipe originated in the Sichuan province of China, well-known for its hot peppers. It is also known as Chicken Gong Bao. It is a sweet and spicy chicken dish widely popular in restaurants and takeout joints worldwide. Kung Pao is the best thing that can happen on a Friday night. Or for, say, on any night when you are planning a fun family dinner....

Lavender Ice Cream with Fresh Herbs We’re making Lavender Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream today, fresh and fragrant! If there is anything I love to shop for, it’s fresh herbs. I’m often found standing in the produce department (or at the farmer’s market) with bouquets of greenery under my nose, placidly inhaling their intoxicating scent. I kneel amongst my flowerbeds tenderly rubbing their leaves between my fingers, to accentuate the earthy perfume....

Mangoes are such a delicious fruit. Its classic tropical scent, sweet taste, and slight notes of tanginess make it an excellent summer ingredient to experiment with. If you’re wondering how you can use mangoes as an ingredient in more than one way to make the most of its rich flavour, you’re at the right place. Try these best mango recipes. Ingredients Required Mango: Sweet, ripe mango pulp is perfect for making this dip....

On a sweltering summer evening in Hyderabad, India I walked out of a school compound and into a rickshaw. With my limited knowledge of Hindi, I asked the driver to take a friend and I to a nearby restaurant. As we swerved in and out of buses–passing bikers, stray cows, and street venders–I tried to savor the moment of nightlife in India. The air was thick and sultry. The buildings on either side of the road were strung with colorful paper garland, tinsel, and lights....

These dinners include quick wins, a slow cooker saviour and new flavour combinations. Mix and match them for the days that most suit your family schedule! We’re trying out a few new flavours this week to keep life interesting. These healthy, easy and delicious dinners are suitable for the whole family and I think there might be a few you’ll be repeating over and over again! From a brand new trusty slow cooker curry recipe to a wonderful new one-pot pasta (always a hit with the kids), we’re also trying out a new gnocchi dish (LOVE) and a couple of old popular classics (Courgette Fritters and Yuk Sung)....

If you’re looking to celebrate with food (aren’t I always?), add this to your Easter lunch meal plan to wow your diners with. Hands off desserts are one of life’s little saviours, and this one has (Easter) bells on because it’s just so impressive. Why you’ll love this recipe ⭐️ Slow cooker frees your time and oven ⭐️ Chocolatey Easter deliciousness ⭐️ Seasonal, celebratory, a bit special Just like Christmas, Easter is a time for gathering and celebrating with loved ones over the dinner table – so that means we need a few shortcuts so us cooks can enjoy ourselves too....

Everyone loves chocolate cake, but this one takes the cake. A popular potluck item, Mississippi Mud Cake, sets the bar waaay higher than any other cake can reach! We’re talking moist, rich, chocolate-intense cake with layers of sweet-tooth-satisfying goodness. Oh, YUM! I don’t discriminate against any baked goods (hey, I love them all), but this easy mud cake is irresistibly drool-worthy. That soft melted marshmallow on top takes it over the top....

Soups are historically not a part of South Asian Cuisine. The only other known popular South Asian soup is Tomato Rasam. The Tamil chefs of the British Raj used this spicy soup to create a fusion recipe that was more palatable for the expatriates. At the end of the Raj, the Mulligatawny soup recipe traveled back to Britain. Per hindustantimes.com, a gentleman by the name of Dean Mohammed opened The Hindostanee Coffee House in London in 1810....

I could eat asian cuisine every day of the week and never get tired of it… and so could the kids. Because of this, we are always experimenting with Asian-inspired recipes. If there is rice, noodles, or soy sauce involved, they are on board. Some of our favorites are Vietnamese Bun Cha Gio Bowls, Chinese Hot Pots, Thai Fried Rice, and Pad Kee Mao. Lt. Dan sometimes gets irritated with our constant craving, but he usually comes around when he smells the aroma and sizzling garlic and soy sauce....

Homemade Garlic Knots Made from scratch Perfect 1-Hour Garlic Knots that taste and smell like you worked on them all day. Homemade bread in 60 minutes? It might be hard to believe, but I speak the truth! By just fudging a little on the kneading time and rise time, you can make these fluffy tender yeasty knots, dripping with garlic herb butter, in about an hour. A few minutes less, if you happen to have double ovens....

What is Peruvian Green Sauce? Other versions include adding mayonnaise, sour cream, or Greek yogurt to add creaminess to this spicy green sauce. However, others prefer olive oil (including me!) because it has a longer shelf life than dairy-based. Aji Verde Recipe Ingredients and Substitutes I figured some traditional ingredients, such as aji amarillo and huacatay, are hard to come by in other places. So, I made a few recipe adjustments to make it more doable with ingredients that are easily accessible....

Hina says, “We all look forward to light and refreshing meals during the spring and summer seasons. This Thai-style pineapple fried rice recipe will be a perfect addition to your summer menu. It is sweet, spicy, refreshing, and so easy to cook. When planning a dinner menu for summer nights, I stick to easy, fulfilling, and, most importantly, comforting dishes. Pineapple Fried Rice checks all the criteria of a perfect summer dinner....