Why We Love This New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwich Recipe There are times in life when one craves a sandwich. Sometimes it’s more than just a craving or even a hankering… It’s a deeply-rooted guttural urge for a sloppy, meaty, two-handed, got-to-SQUEEZE-to-fit-in-your-mouth kind of sandwich. A man’s sandwich. The likes of which we girls shy away from in fear of judging eyes. I had that kind of hunger this week. I say that without any shame....
About the Book I wrote this book for YOU! For everyone who shares with me the challenges of not only cooking dinner, but having the brain space to actually think about dinner.Here’s what you need to know about the book:⭐️ Dinner in 30 minutes or less.⭐️ No complicated ingredients, affordable and family friendly.⭐️ 10 weeks of meal plans with complete shopping lists. This book is more than just recipes; it’s designed to do the heavy lifting and ease the mental load of even thinking about dinner, that I know so many of us struggle with every week....
Packed with fresh orange flavour, this orange iced tea is the perfect summer thirst-quencher. You must think I am using all these exaggerated words to describe my iced tea recipe but trust me; it is one of the most refreshing summer drinks. Reasons I Love Homemade Iced Tea easy to store budget-friendly preservative free highly customizable vegan and gluten-free requires only 4 – 5 ingredients I love the summer afternoon quietness; it is dull yet inspiring and fills me with many inspiring recipe ideas, such as this orange-flavoured iced tea....
I love jerk chicken oven-baked, but then who doesn’t? Most people who travel to the Caribbean say it is the highlight of their trip. Well, second to coconut rum drinks, of course. 😜 This meal comes together super fast, especially after you have all the ingredients together, which makes it a great weeknight meal everyone can get excited about. I marinate jerk chicken overnight in the refrigerator. It saves me time the next day, and it allows the flavors to come together beautifully....
What is ‘Panchmel Dal’? It is a mixture of five lentils – arhar (toor) dal, green moong dal, split urad dal (Split Black Urad), yellow moong dal, and the masoor dal (the pink lentil). The word ‘panch’ in Hindi means – five. And the word ‘mel’ means a mix. Hence, the name ‘panchmel’ literally translates to ‘mix of five’. You can mix all lentils in equal parts at home. Or use the readymade mix of these five lentils easily available in Indian grocery stores and supermarkets....
While you are here, check out traditional and authentic moong dal halwa, Bombay Karachi halwa, and gajar ka halwa made with carrots. What is halwa? Halwa, also known as halua or halva, hulw, or pudding dessert, is a popular and classic Indian sweet recipe that originated in Middle Eastern countries. Halwa is made using grains, flours, lentils, seasonal fruits, and/or vegetables, along with ghee and sugar in water or milk until the mixture is cooked and reaches a thick fudge or pudding-like consistency....
As most kids would tell you, a plain bowl of salad is just BLAH. That’s why I love making salad dressings because it turns any blah food into a hoot! I like this poppy seed dressing recipe in particular because it gives a sweet and nutty flavor while still preserving the natural taste of the dish. Although this dressing is really simple to make (like reeeeally simple…), it’s often found served in fancy restaurants around the world....
Quick Pickled Jalapeno Peppers We love to pickle all of summer’s bounty, from easy homemade refrigerator pickles, to Italian pickled veggies. There are just so many wonderful fresh ingredients that are perfect for pickling, and several different ways you can preserve them at home! You can use traditional canning steps for making any number of tasty pickles. However, our favorite way to pickle peppers – or just about anything – is with the quick and easy refrigerator method....
About Crispy Corn The deep-fried, batter-coated corns became highly popular after a famous restaurant chain in India, called BBQ Nation started serving them for appetizers. Ok, but before we get to this tasty crispy corn recipe, let’s talk for a second about how much I love it. Few bites of this addictive snack are never good enough. I highly recommend making a big batch (as they disappear real fast). Plus, they are really easy to make....
Why We Love Saffron Rice Aromatic and so flavorful, this Golden Saffron Rice is one of my absolute favorite ways to make rice! The rice is sautéed with olive oil, pine nuts, and onions, then cooked with golden sultanas raisins, and saffron for a rice dish that has a variety of textures and flavors that are to die for! This healthy Saffron Rice Recipe is from An Edible Mosaic. It’s gluten free and vegan, although you could add protein to it easily....
Nothing compares to that joy of weekend baking especially when you do it with your loved ones. Simple baking time could somehow transcends to a de-stressing activity, especially when you just had a pretty crazy week. And you don’t need to make those intricate baking recipes to experience the fun and joy. It could be as simple as this Chocolate Chip Cookies for a weekend movie night munching or this failproof Scone recipe for an afternoon tea time....
This simple recipe packs some serious flavor (and nutrition but don’t tell the kiddos 🤫) while still being ridiculously easy to make. You can put a pot of peas together in the morning and have perfectly cooked peas just in time for dinner. And with no need to soak, it honestly couldn’t get any easier. Another great thing about black-eyed peas is that they make a good side dish for just about any meal....
I love to make a batch of gravy when I have a big meal coming up like Christmas or if I’m cooking for more than just my family. It takes away so much stress in the kitchen on the day. Once you make gravy like this, you won’t be going back. There are a few extra ingredients than my Simple Onion Gravy, but when you’re going all-out for an occasion, this is honestly worth it – especially when you can make it in advance in a quiet and calm kitchen....
After watching a few trending reels on Instagram, I got fascinated by this smashed cucumber salad, as I did for Chilli Oil Noodles. And trust me, this cucumber salad is one of the best things I learnt recently. It is one of the tastiest and easiest cucumber salad recipes. This Chinese salad is also known as liang ban huang gua or the cool tossed cucumber salad. The roughly smashed cucumbers are tossed in a garlicky, sweet, spicy sauce and sesame oil....
I would like to label myself as a positive kind of person. With all the things that I have gone through in my life, I always try to lean onto the bright side of it. This is all thanks to baking! It gives me that much needed time for my mind to space out, and my body to relax. Thanks, Mama for injecting that in me. And for giving me this seriously incredible love for good food, particularly with cakes....
This Pakistani semolina pudding, is a delicious dessert and an easy recipe that’s often served on special occasions such as Navratri Pooja and Ganesh Chaturthi in India and on Eid and weddings in Pakistan. According to an article in 196flavors.com, the word Halwa originates from the Arabic word hulw, which means sweet. It’s believed that the sweet pudding came to the subcontinent via the Middle East and Turkish traders. I personally love to serve Semolina Halwa with Aloo Masala and Chickpea Curry for a sweet and savory brunch combination....
Refreshing Sparkling Sangria Saunter into summer with a cool refreshing pitcher of white sangria! I’ve got a classic white wine sangria recipe for you today, with a twist. The secret ingredients in this pretty pitcher will keep your party guests guessing all summer long. I think it’s safe to say the weather is warming all over the country. After a long, laborious winter and a questionable spring, we are nearing a season of warmth and relaxation....
We We Love This Spicy Michelada Recipe If you love a good Bloody Mary, you are going to go nuts over this bold and spicy Michelada cocktail recipe! Packed with savory appeal and just the right amount of heat, a well-made Michelada is the perfect accompaniment to spicy Mexican meals… It’s light yet robust, and leaves you wanting more with each sip on the seasoned rim. This spicy Michelada recipe is a zesty blend of spiced tomato juice, chili powder and hot sauce, mixed with crisp Mexican beer....
Why We Love This Hot Sauce Salad Dressing Recipe There’s nothing sadder than a boring salad. But that’s never a problem around here! Trust me when I tell you this Texas Pete Vinaigrette will give any salad a kick of lip-smacking fiery deliciousness. Simply place all the ingredients in a jar, screw on the lid, and shake! By the way… your spicy vinaigrette salad dressing doesn’t have to be fiery hot....
After Memorial Day weekend, we wait for the fourth of July. This year we are planning to visit Chicago for a potluck with my old friends whom we are meeting after long time, do all the rides available for the day with my little one, then watch fireworks. What are your plans for the July 4th? I hope you guys are having a great time with kids and summer holidays!...
