About the recipe Gingerbread cookies are quick and easy to make, soft and chewy, and kids-friendly holiday cookies loaded with flavors from ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Once you make the cookie dough, you can roll them into any desired shape using a cookie cutter and decorate it with powdered sugar, sprinkles, or icing. The cookies will turn out crispier when you roll them thin and moist and chewy when rolled out thick....

I have to be honest with you… Cleaning shrimp is my least favorite kitchen chore in the whole wide world. Usually, I bat my eyelashes and try to get Lt. Dan to do it for me. However, sometimes I need to peel and devein shrimp when he’s not around. In these moments it’s important to know how to do it quickly and efficiently in order to get this nasty task over with....

So what really is Indo-Chinese Cuisine? The quick Chinese stir-fry cooking style spiked with the local Indian style zest. The end result is an outburst of addictive flavors. This type of fusion cooking is known as Indian Chinese Cuisine. Over the years, it has become the staple fast food in the Indian sub-continent. Indian Chinese Cuisine is the perfect amalgamation of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, good enough to make your mouth water just by the look of it....

Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite rice dishes of all time because it’s deliciously comforting and so easy to make. However, it takes too long to cook. In fact, the average cooking time is more than two grueling hours of waiting. And we usually don’t have enough time and patience for that, especially on busy days. So, am I just going to give up on my favorite red bean recipe?...

Jackfruit seed curry is one of my dad’s favorite dishes during the jackfruit season. This recipe was given to my mom by my granny. The jackfruit seeds are separated from ripe jackfruit bulbs and sun-dried so that they can be used throughout the year as and when required in recipes. These dried jackfruit seeds are peeled or crushed in a mortar and pestle for easy peel. The jackfruit seeds are then pressure cooked....

Ackee may not be popular in the States, but it’s a legendary fruit in Jamaica—that’s right, a fruit. It’s a member of the lychee family, and its creamy, buttery texture is delicate and unique. At first glance, it looks like soft scrambled eggs, right? Recipe Ingredients How to Make Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish Soak salt codfish in water overnight in a covered container. Sauté the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp; this may take 3-5 minutes....

With minimal prep time, this crowd-pleaser is a real busy-mom-pleaser too! Perfect for a family dinner, a dinner party, sporting events, or even snacks and lunch on the run. This jerk chicken wings recipe is a genuine lifesaver on those crazy weeknights. The secret ingredient? My homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning makes any chicken cut taste phenomenal. It only takes a few minutes to whip up this spice blend, and once made, your chicken prep time becomes practically non-existent....

This salad is a riot of colors, and you will definitely fall in love. I like putting my own spin on the traditional Kenyan recipe for kachumbari. Adding avocado and beefing it up with some beef tomatoes (pun intended 😜) adds joy. Avocado adds healthy fat, which makes it rich – so rich that you might just get full on the salad! The presentation is up to the chef, too....

If my family isn’t eating Pakistani food, then you’re likely to find us with a plate full of Korean, Thai, or Vietnamese fare. It probably goes back to our love for Indo-Chinese food, such as this Indo-Chinese-chili-chicken, Authentic (Indo-Chinese)hot & sour soup, Authentic Chinese chicken & corn soup, and air-fryer chicken wings recipe with a Thai chili sauce. I love this Korean Inspired Ground beef Bowl with plain Basmati rice or my Japanese garlic-fried rice....

Also, check the orzo pasta salad with pesto and sundried tomatoes, and fresh tomato basil orzo recipe. Why you’ll love this recipe Ingredients Orzo (risoni): Orzo is rice-shaped pasta used in the Mediterranean and Italian cooking. You may use whole wheat orzo or any other small-shaped pasta. Cooking time will vary accordingly.Olive oil: Add richness and depth of flavor.Garlic cloves: Gives a very good aroma to the dish.Lemon: Lemon juice and zest adds brightness to this pasta salad....

About Foxnut (Makhana) Foxnut, or the Phool Makhana, is the lotus seed. They are edible after processing and very high in nutrition. The foxnut is a low-carbohydrate substitute for rice in this phirni recipe. The most common use of lotus seeds in the Indian kitchen is to munch them while observing religious fasting, as they are considered pure and unadulterated. One can use foxnuts to prepare curry, caramel foxnuts, masala roasted foxnuts, kheer, or phirni....

I crave nothing more than ice-cold ice cream on a hot summer day, and if I’m making it? This. Is. The. ONE! This easy homemade ice cream is super creamy and sweet, with a delicious zing from the mango, which will leave you wanting more. You don’t even need to use an ice cream maker or food processor for this gluten-free ice cream recipe! All you need is one bowl and a blender....

Why We Love Papas Bravas I mean, really – who doesn’t love fried potatoes? Crunchy pieces of potato are a classic food found in some shape or form in nearly all corners of the world. From Greek Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potatoes to Harissa Baked French Fries and Gourmet Napa Style Potato Chips… There is no limit to the different flavor blends and cooking methods that can be used to create just the right crispy potato dish of your dreams....

I’d walk into the house and unload jacket, scarf and mittens, then timidly tiptoe into the kitchen to check the mail on the table. As soon as I turned the corner I would know… if the Harry and David Tower of Treats had come. This is a memory that is repeated throughout the entire course of my childhood. I couldn’t wait to carefully open each cascading box to see what edible treasure was inside: apples, pound cake, various chocolates, and the end-all of holiday treats Moose Munch, a caramel corn mix with chocolate and nuts....

As an all-around mom, I often have to juggle my time between my kid and making awesome recipes. Trust me, having a super energetic little boy isn’t an easy job especially when I crave homemade bread. Luckily, this recipe is an effortless alternative to traditional bread making. This recipe takes away the need to focus on it so you can have more time with your kid. I honestly think everyone should know how to make this Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread so you can use your time more efficiently....

My popular favourite Lemon Drizzle Cake inspired me to make another version for a little something different – and OH MY, it really does work! This Orange Drizzle Cake is its modified offspring, with a slight change of flavour but still a simple and satisfying zesty sponge that works every time. You can whip this up for whenever the situation calls for it – a gift, elevenses or dessert, even if you’re a baking beginner....

A joyous night and a bunch of dessert lovers sitting around the table. The table is laced with a bowl of gulab jamun. The fine china is arranged along with the dessert spoons. The creamer is centered on the table filled with extra sugar syrup to drizzle over the Paneer Gulab Jamun. Somewhere in the kitchen more Gulab Jamuns are sitting, waiting for their turn to get dressed in the sweet liquid....

Pecan pie is one of my favorite pies to make all year round, but I will admit that it shows up in my kitchen more often when the holidays roll around. My friends and family highly request this particular recipe during the get-together season because it is darn delicious. I’ve been obsessed with pecan pie since I was a kid. It’s just so homey and comforting, ya know? So, as an adult, I did my fair share of recipe tests before I settled on this version as the most heavenly pecan pie one can bake....

Also, check out some of the best Christmas holiday desserts and unique Thanksgiving dessert recipes. What are persimmons? Persimmons are orange-colored fruits that taste sweet, like honey. The skin of this fruit is very thin, and you can eat persimmon with skin on it or peel it. This fruit is available in the United States mainly from fall through winter. About persimmon pudding Persimmon pudding, also called classic American pudding, has a dense texture like gingerbread cake....

What’s Mexican food theme week without Pico de Gallo? Most, if not all, Mexican food always has a good serving of this fresh chunky tomato-based dip or topping to complete the meal. And if you’re like me who loves fresh tomatoes, “a good serving” means a boatload of it sitting atop on nachos, tacos, or Carne Asada. Since most of us have some bags of tortilla chips to keep us at ease during this stay-at-home life, this then is an absolute must-have....