If you are looking for a chocolate cake recipe that requires no fancy equipment like a beater or mixer, then you are at the right place. I have just used a simple spatula and a whisk. You can bake this cake in your microwave. This was my first ever chocolate cake recipe that I tried on microwave convection mode during the pandemic lockdown, and I can’t count the number of times it was repeated after that....

About Gulab Jamun Recipe Ask any Indian what is there favorite Indian mithai or which is the most popular Indian sweet. Ninety percent of them would say gulab jamun. Gulab Jamun is easy to prepare and is loved by people of all age groups. The sweet originated in Persia, and it was then introduced in India. According to Wikipedia, gulab jamun is also referred to as referred as Gulab jaman, Lal mohan, Gulab jam, Gulap jam, etc....

The Best Homemade Oven Beef Jerky Recipe Anytime I put the word “best” in a title, I feel like I need to explain myself… We have made many beef jerky recipes over the years. Some with brown sugar or honey, some with various cuts of beef, and different spices. This particular Best Homemade Oven Beef Jerky recipe is a personal favorite, because: There is no added sugar. It offers a fabulous blend of spices....

Why We Love This Gluten-Free Keto Granola If you are looking for a gluten-free and grain-free granola, that also happens to be low carb and keto, you have found a winner! This simple Keto Granola Recipe is loaded with nuts and seeds, and a little sweetness with keto-friendly sweetener. It’s comforting and satisfying to help you stick to your diet! But this isn’t just for those following strict dietary rules… Anyone that enjoys a hearty bowl of crunchy granola will love our recipe....

Achari Bharwa Baingan is one of the best Indian side-dish recipes that adds tons of flavour to an everyday meal. In the Hindi language, the brinjal is called ‘Baingan’, the word bharwa means stuffed, and the term ‘achari’ is used to describe any dish with the taste/flavor or aroma of a pickling spice mix. Like achari paneer tikka or achari pulao. The mix of pickling spices is an excellent flavouring agent that never fails to yield delicious results....

If I could only eat one cake for the rest of my life, this carrot cake recipe is no doubt THE cake. There is something about this cake that makes it so satisfying and just spot on delicious! It’s light and moist without being too oily and the flavor combination is just beyond average. Do you remember yesterday’s homemade vanilla extract? I honestly think it bumped it up to make it as delicious as it is....

Carrot Souffle Casserole A light, decadent, melt-in-your-mouth souffle is a classic side dish that impresses guests every time. Traditional sweet potato souffles are deliciously earthy and sweet. However, not everyone loves sweet potatoes… But almost everyone loves carrots! This mashed carrot souffle recipe is a spin on classic sweet potato souffle casserole. It is sweet, soft, and packed with flavor. My family personally likes the taste of this version better than the original!...

Why We Love Champagne Punch There is one thing that absolutely every holiday get-together needs: Champagne Punch. Seriously. Every party is made better by a quick no-fuss boozy beverage to take the grownups down a notch on the seasonal stress scale. Large-batch champagne punches are an easy way to impress your guests this holiday season! The cranberries’ fruity tartness is perfectly balanced by the spicy ginger beer and bubbly champagne! Simply combine the holiday punch recipe before the party begins and serve with all your favorite holiday appetizers!...

Whether you call it tagine, tangine, or tajine, it’s all the same. I tried this deliciousness in a Moroccan restaurant a while back. I embarrassed myself by leaving my plate shining clean. Mopping up with pieces of khobz (Moroccan bread), I wasn’t about to waste one drop of that drool-worthy sauce. When I finally got a chance to play with the recipe, it surprised me how easily it came together....

About Chilli Chicken Chilli Chicken is a widely popular Indian-Chinese stir fry chicken mainly prepared with boneless chicken pieces. If the name scares you off, one must reiterate that chili chicken isn’t completely all about the spices. The term chili is used to denote the presence of the other main ingredient in the dish apart from chicken – chili peppers or bell peppers. Chilli chicken, like most other Indo-Chinese dishes, is done in a wok....

I’m super excited to share this chocolate chip banana bread to you which happens to be one of my favorite comfort foods. As a matter of fact, this is one of those rare foods that I could chow down shamelessly – even the whole loaf! I guess this is the main reason why bananas exist – so we can make them into a banana bread. 🙂 What can I add to make it a moist banana bread?...

Sweet potato pie with condensed milk may just be the silkiest pie you ever bite into. It’s such a pleasure to devour you’ll wonder why in the world people seem to prefer pumpkin pie over this soul food gem. Let’s simply say that it’s one of those desserts that disappears almost instantly at family functions. Besides, it’s a breeze to make. You can whip up a tasty homemade pie crust or pick up a store-bought one....

Why We Love This Cool Whip Cookies Recipe Let me introduce you to the world’s easiest cookie recipe… Cool Whip cookies! We already have a fabulous cake mix cookies recipe here on the site. However, we’re taking things just one step simpler by introducing Cool Whip cookies. This easy cookie recipe is made with only 2 ingredients: A tub of Cool Whip topping, and a boxed cake mix, any variety. The cookies are crispy on the outside and have a super-soft texture in the middle....

And since the crawfish season just kicked in, I couldn’t think of a better recipe than a spin-off on my popular Shrimp Etouffee. If you haven’t tried it, this is the right time to try both classic meals. I feel so lucky to have access to fresh seafood here in LA. But nothing beats fresh-caught Louisiana crawfish. I can’t wait to visit New Orleans during crawfish season to indulge. The season lasts around November to July, but you’ll find the best crawfish in the springtime and early summer, from late February until May, making it perfect for Lent....

It’s amazing what you can do with a humble cauliflower (or two for this dish, to be exact). This recipe turns this nutrient, fibre and antioxidant-rich vegetable into one of our favourite social-style dinners – TACOS! It’s roasted with a delicious coating of spices, breadcrumbs and yoghurt, and served with a delicious sweet chilli mayo and salad. So easy, so healthy – I hope you’ll love it as much as I think you will!...

This is another easy mince beef dish that will have you drooling before it’s even on the plate. Cajun Dirty Beef Rice is all made together in one pan, includes veggies and that delicious cajun smoky flavour. You know I like to try to get more creative with mince dishes beyond the normal bolognese and chilli con carne. Hope you love this new addition to my weekly meal plans ❤️...

What are Alambre Tacos? Alambre Tacos (tacos de alambre) are tacos made with Carne Asada. The beef is pan-fried with bacon, onions, and bell peppers… So in a way, they are similar to steak fajitas, but easier to eat in my opinion. Alambre technically means grilled, but I find it much easier – and just as tasty – to make this recipe in a cast-iron skillet. This is a great recipe for Taco Tuesday or as a quick and delicious 30-minute meal any night of the week!...

What Is Espagnole Sauce? (And What Do You Do With It?) Espagnole is a classic brown sauce that originated in Spain. It is considered one of the five “mother sauces” in French cuisine that is used to make endless varieties of saucy creations. Espagnole Sauce is made with a blend of hearty vegetables, beef or veal stock, and tomato purée. It is cooked down into a thin sauce, or slightly thicker gravy consistency....

Why We Love This Fat Cake Recipe (Both Methods!) Last year my daughter spent several months in South Africa. One of the recipes that she talked frequently about was Vetkoek, South African Fat Cakes. We decide to try making them at home, and the whole family fell in love! Fat cakes are a type of fried dough recipe that is most often served as a snack in South Africa, Botswana, and other southern African countries....

Besides being super easy to make, garlic rice is super versatile because you can add all sorts of herbs. So, if you never want to go back to regular rice, I completely understand. The difference adding buttery sauteed garlic to a pot of rice can make is insane. I do recommend cooking this rice on the stovetop for maximum flavor dividends. If you’re a rice cooker devotee currently cringing at those words, let me assure you this stovetop version is just as easy....