About Classic Christmas Fruit Cake In India, the tradition of baking a fruit cake on Christmas packed with alcohol-soaked dry fruits came with the British. Ever since it has become a popular Christmas food tradition. Christmas Fruit Cake is known as rum cake or plum cake in many parts of India. This fruit cake is like a warm, comforting granny’s hug that will remind you of the Holiday Season for many, many upcoming days....

Does big, bold flavor mean you have to labor all day in the kitchen? Not really! With this succulent coconut shrimp you seriously don’t have too. You know what? it’s aromatic, with an explosion of flavor and warmth. I always have a starch of shrimp in the refrigerator ready for those busy nights when I need to whip up something really fast. I am sure you do too. This coconut milk shrimp stew dish is straightforward and quick....

Crispy Waffle Recipe Fans We are big fans of waffles around here. No, really… There are over a half dozen deliciously unique waffle recipes on our site. We’ve got tropical Coconut Macadamia Nut Waffles that are perfect for summer, a recipe for Brownie Belgium Waffles a la Mode to make the best decadent dessert a waffle-lover could ask for, and even steps for making Savory Waffle Sandwiches. I highly recommend learning how to make homemade waffles!...

Sunset View from The Point in Emerald Isle Since we moved to North Carolina 14 years ago, we have explored many of the beach towns along the North and South Carolina coastline. We’ve experienced expansive beachfront playgrounds with endless activities, to remote seaside villages with a drugstore and seafood shack as the only thriving businesses in town. Yet personally, I prefer the in between beach town. The sunny haven with things to do, and several fabulous restaurants, but not so much hustle and bustle that you can’t fully relax....

Anyway, these are everything we want in a cookie, a bit chewy, a bit crunchy and quick to make with no fancy ingredients. Side note, am I the only one that cannot resist the lure of the food hall part in Ikea? Along with 1000 tea lights and a pot plant it’s a must do RIGHT?! ✅ Deliciously chewy AND crunchy ✅ Ready in 30 minutes ✅ Easy to make a double batch for the freezer Here’s my TOP TIP!...

It’s not even December and there’s all ready plenty of – “careful, Father Christmas is watching you!” going on here. Not to mention the count down to start advent calendars. Please tell me it’s not just this house that’s already feeling festive?! Tips on how to make Christmas Cupcakes: Fancy some other festive treats…? Christmas Rocky Road Recipe Christmas Wreath Pavlova Polar Bear Cupcakes Recipe for Christmas Hope you enjoy this recipe....

Why We Love This Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe If you’re looking for a simple and unique cookie recipe, today’s Cream Cheese Cookies are just the thing! These baked goodies are chewy, light, and fluffy with a delicate cream cheese tangy flavor. They have a slight crispy texture on the outside and practically melt in your mouth once you bite in. Truly, pure heaven in cookie form! Thankfully, it’s easy to whip up a large batch of a few dozen in well under an hour and keep them on hand in the fridge for whenever a sweet tooth craving hits....

Recipe card Easy spicy pasta This simple and flavor-packed spicy pasta recipe is prepared by combining readymade red and white sauce, which gives you cheesy, creamy, and saucy pasta. We love spicy pasta and thus added jalapeno and cayenne. This is one of the best recipes you can make for a busy weeknight meal or a quick weekend dinner. You can add any vegetables, meat, or shrimp if needed. It will only enhance the flavor....

Fish is a staple meal ingredient in my birthplace, and fish cakes have always had a special place in my heart. So when I want an easy but delicious meal, these delicate, flaky fish cakes come to mind. They make fantastic gameday appetizers or even the main attraction! If you love all things from the sea, this recipe is for you! Simplified and Immafied, these guys are perfect for a regular weeknight meal and a budget-friendly substitute for equally delicious crab cakes....

Why We Love this One-Pot Recipe If you’ve enjoyed Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, you are going to LOVE this recipe! Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a brilliant dinner made in one pot with our homemade Garlic Parmesan Sauce (or store-bought) and your choice of tender noodles. It’s rich, creamy, delicious, and always a huge hit with the family. This easy one-pot dish requires little cleanup and is ready to serve in as little as 20 minutes....

The traditional Greek salad, also known as “Horiatiki,” is a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the vibrant flavours of Mediterranean cuisine. With its simple yet delicious combination of fresh vegetables, soft feta cheese, and aromatic herbs, it’s no wonder this iconic dish has stood the test of time. The Beauty of Orzo Pasta Salad Orzo pasta, often called “rice-shaped pasta,” hails from Italy, where it’s a staple in many dishes like soups, stews, or one-pot casseroles....

What is a hand mixer? A hand mixer is a handheld mixer with a whisk attachment and dough hooks. It is optimized to whisk and combine ingredients but not blend or puree them. When it comes to any dish that requires kneading, whisking, blending, whipping, or beating, a hand mixer is a saviour. I hope this post helps you answer the question ‘Is a hand mixer useful for an Indian kitchen?...

Why We Love Protein Banana Bread Banana bread is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. It offers natural sweetness and fruity, earthy undertones. Plus, its moist-carby texture is so appealing. Add in some chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other goodies, and whoo, I am a happy camper! However, even though banana bread contains fresh fruit, it is not exactly health food. Today I’m sharing my favorite “Healthy” Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe made with protein powder… It’s leaning towards low carb, and can be made with your favorite sugar-free sweetener....

Now this is all-out indulgence in the simplest of ways… Homemade Chicken Nuggets are NOT just for children (but you definitely won’t get any complaints from them either!) I love to make a batch of these tender, tasty, golden bite-sized nuggets when it’s time for a treat but I don’t want to go down the takeaway route. This recipe is relatively straightforward and budget-friendly – chicken breasts, Greek yoghurt, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and then seasoned with paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper....

In the world of herbs, oregano, basil, and parsley get a lot of attention. But I’ve always been a huge fan of lemongrass. In fact, lemongrass tea has been a constant at my house since I started growing it on my patio. Hot lemongrass tea is soothing and comforting on cool evenings and equally delicious over ice. So, when the heat of summer hit last year, my son and I started making big batches of lemongrass tea and chilling it in the fridge....

Also, check out strawberry popsicles, healthy mango chia pudding, and easy homemade mango ice cream this summer. About Mango Popsicle Healthy frozen treat made using natural ingredients. The refreshing, sweet, and tangy flavor is perfect for hot summer days. These popsicles are simple, quick, and easy to make. Love tropical flavors? Then you must try this today. These popsicles are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy free. Love mangoes? Then check out some of the best and easy recipes with mangoes, the king of fruits....

Eggs are every household kitchen staple. That’s why I also know that most of us would rather make it into a classic Western Omelette OR savory and filling Potato Frittata rather than going the hard way of poaching an egg! We’ve all heard it; poached eggs require some serious skills and perfect timing. But in this post, I’m here to tell you that you can become an EGGSpert in no time!...

Why We Love This Hugo Spritz Recipe As the weather heats up for summer, it’s time to turn the temperature WAY down and whip up some ice-cold cocktails. A Hugo Spritz AKA St-Germain Spritz is a chilled herbaceous aperitif wine spritzer that tastes delightful for spring and summer! This Italian Prosecco spritz recipe is very simple to make in a hurry, but the drinks seem fancy and are sure to impress guests....

These instant pot country-style ribs are absolutely the best ribs in town! And they’re even tastier if you eat them with your fingers and lick that finger-licking-good sauce. Good thing these bad boys are meant to be eaten at home. Messy but so satisfyingly good! 😉 Fall-Apart Tender Country Style Ribs The secret to these delectable country-style pork ribs is none other than my Homemade Barbecue Sauce marinade, along with other incredible seasonings....

I hope you guys are enjoying the rice series as much as I am. This is my 5th rice dish for Navratri. If you have not yet checked the first four rice recipes click on these links: Rice Kesari bath, Curd Rice, Puliyogare, Coconut Rice. Gud means Jaggery or Palm Sugar and Anna means rice. This dish is also known by Nei payasam, Bellada Anna, Mudde Payasa, Kayanna or Coconut Jaggery Rice in South India....