Nothing screams comfort food than a warm bowl of rice and beans served with my favorite entree, Southern Fried Chicken or Jerk Barbecue Ribs. They are a match made in heaven! I can eat them all day without complaint. In fact, I love rice and beans so much that I have them on my website in different versions. Oh yes! From savory and spicy, creamy and tangy, meaty and vegan, – I have it all!...

The beauty of sheet-pan recipes is that they are easily customizable with whatever you have available. It can be all veggies or protein, or both! Just arrange it all in a baking sheet with your favorite seasonings, herbs, and spices, and you’re good to go. Plus, they make clean-up easier. Woohoo! Seafood Recipes Cajun Salmon One-Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp Boil Shrimp, sausages, potatoes, and corn with sprinkles of Creole Seasoning, fresh herbs, and a kiss of lemon will surely make your weekend extra special....

(That pleasing moment when your nail polish matches your smoothie.) Here are the recipes for 3 of my favourite smoothies at the moment. I’ve never been a fan of vegetables in smoothies before as in my old blender they were something like lumpy, cold soup (sorry old faithful £5 blender). In a power blender they are completely different. A great way of getting an extra portion of raw veg in before I’ve even started the day....

An aloo (potato) paratha is a version of the flatbread stuffed with a spicy potato filling. Delicious on its own, it’s accompanied by some easy raita or green coconut chutney. If you’re a fan of Pakistani flatbreads, try my missi roti (besan ki roti) and makki ki roti recipes. Why you’ll love this recipe Easy-to-source ingredients—How often can you say that about a Pakistani recipe? You won’t need to visit the specialty store for this recipe!...

About Ladoo ‘Laddu or laddoo is a sphere-shaped sweet originating from the Indian subcontinent. Laddus are made of flour, fat (ghee/butter/oil), and sugar, with other ingredients varying according to the recipe. Atta Ladoo is one of the most popular Indian sweets made at home during winter. The addition of dry fruits to atta ladoo is optional. I add them to the ladoo to make it more nutritious, warming, and tasty. And also to intake nuts during the winter season....

Fish Tacos are the Best Tacos WE. LOVE. TACOS. And that might be a bit of an understatement. From shredded chicken to chopped beef, shrimp tacos, veggie tacos, and everything in between – even Buffalo Ahi Tuna Tacos – we just cannot have too many tacos! We especially adore light, tender, and flavorful fish tacos. Our Corn Crusted Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce has long been a family (and fan!...

Baked Brie with Jam Baked Brie in Puffy Pastry is one of the most beloved holiday recipes in our house. Without a doubt, the holiday season wouldn’t seem right without a glorious golden orb of layered pastry filled with liquid cheese. Everyone loves scooping into the baked brie to slather gooey cheese on butter crackers, apple slices, and even hard sausage. How Do You Make Classic Baked Brie? Baked Brie looks and tastes elegant, yet is very easy to prepare....

Have you ever found yourself hosting a (socially-distanced or online) party at the last minute? Running out of ideas on what to serve (even if you’d most likely eat the whole thing)? Can’t make that extra trip to the supermarket? Fret not because this cheesy Bean Dip is what you need, whether you’re hosting an online party, or just for a Friday night movie marathon. I personally love pairing this with my Homemade Tortilla Chips ‘coz of the contrasting texture between the crispy chips and the velvety dip....

Beef Stroganoff – Two Ways! Certain dishes set a benchmark for comfort. Beef stroganoff is at the top of my list. It’s not the most glamorous meal, but the perfect blend of succulent slow-cooked beef, earthy mushrooms, pasta, sour cream, and boozy essence makes it a show-stopper on any cold night! Today’s recipe, The Best Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, is my second stroganoff recipe here on A Spicy Perspective. The first Beef Stroganoff I posted years ago is a quickie-version made with grilled steak and a relatively fast pan sauce....

Unlike other Christmas cakes where you have to soak the dried fruits overnight - and sometimes for weeks and months, this recipe can be prepared immediately. You don’t have to wait for a long time for the dried fruits to soak and plump up. You can make this cake boozy or non-alcoholic, and both versions taste great. I love both versions, but you can share it with both adults and kids if you make it without alcohol....

Black beans and rice is a classic dish from Latin American cuisine with different variations from country to country. Among the popular ones are the Puerto Rican, Cuban and Mexican black beans and rice. Though they are almost alike, these three slightly vary with its seasonings. Take for example, the Puerto Rican version uses seasonings like adobo, sazon and sofrito which are popular in Puerto Rican cooking. On the other hand, the Mexican version has chipotle peppers (or any type of peppers), cherry tomatoes and sour cream....

Homemade Caipirinha Recipe Weekend Cocktails are back with this vivacious Blood Orange Caipirinha Recipe. It’s hot pink and bursting with fresh citrus flavor! Who doesn’t love sipping on a light perky beverage for spring? Thankfully, today we have another marvelous weekend cocktail contribution from Erin Hawley, one of our favorite mixologists in Asheville, NC. She has hooked us up with a new creation, her Blood Orange Caipirinha Recipe. It’s is a bold fresh take on a Latin classic!...

Why We Love This Puerto Rican Bread Pudding (Budin De Pan Receta) Budin de Pan, also known as pudín de pan, is a style of bread pudding most popular in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Although Capirotada is slightly more popular in Mexico (sweet bread pudding made with cheese) Budin de Pan is my favorite variety because of its unique texture. You see, unlike most bread pudding recipes, where the bread is cut into cubes and then mixed gently to protect the shape and texture of the bread cubes, Budin de Pan is intentionally smushed, so the bread dissolves into the cream and egg mixture....

I love homemade soup for lunch when the weather turns chilly, and guess what? It doesn’t need to be tricky to make 💪🏻 One of my favourite things about making a Butternut Squash Soup is how easy it is to buy frozen, peeled and seeded BNS. Use that and your prep time for making this soup is next to nothing. Dreamy! It makes a delicious, easy, midday vegetarian family meal....

This pie or bake is so tasty that you don’t have to wait for any special occasion. I am sure you will prepare it for dinner throughout the year. You can call this pie with different names - Tandoori pie, vegetable pie, cauliflower broccoli potato pie, homemade pie crust using potatoes and canned beans, vegan pie, vegetarian pie, cauliflower broccoli potato bake, vegan tart and more 🙂 The pie crust is made using potato and beans....

These hash brown bites are so good that we make them even for breakfast and as a side for lunch or dinner meal. Just a heads up: These cheesy hash brown bites tastes so good that as a host, you have to be ready to make a second batch on short notice, or take my word for it and keep a reserved batch in the oven as everyone, including you, would be busy devouring it....

Granola Bars are the powerhouse of energy. They are perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, evening or back to school snack, or for after-workout hunger pangs. Making Granola Bar at home is like custom ordering your own sandwich at Subway. I find homemade granola bars way better than the store-bought ones. Why? Reasons To LOVE Homemade Granola Bars highly customizable easy to make and store gluten-free and vegetarian zero palm oil or harmful chemicals no artificial flavour or preservatives...

I absolutely love grilling, especially in the summer. Do you? Of course, kabobs of all sorts are often on my menu. These chicken kabobs are a family favorite, so much so that we rarely have leftovers when I grill these up. What makes these chicken kabobs so wonderful, in my opinion, is the marinade. Fresh herbs, nutmeg (optional), and other spices really give the chicken and veggies an intense flavor that makes your mouth water....

An Inspired, Easy Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe Who else absolutely adores easy, healthy, complete one pan dinner recipes? both hands up Meals that require less time in the kitchen equal more time available to enjoy with the family, and I am all about that. My kids love to read the “Little House” books together when we get the chance, and most of all, we love Farmer Boy because of the rascally antics of young Almanzo, and the way he really enjoys his meals....

I’m sure you agree that the small portions restaurants serve can be disappointing. Even big servings like Chili’s Texas cheese fries still aren’t enough to satisfy. The solution? There’s nothing better than recreating your restaurant faves at home because enjoying unlimited refills is the best hack ever! Good thing my tastebuds are sensitive to flavors. So decoding the ingredients for this copycat chili cheese fries recipe was a breeze. Woohoo!...