Oh, how I love summer! From its warm breeze to its fresh produce, summer awakens every bit of my soul. And this time of the year, corn (my go-to summer snack and side) is produced at its finest and cheapest, of course. Sweet, fresh corn is unarguably a staple here at home. It’s a great addition to salads, soups, and desserts. If you remember, I’ve introduced you to a new way of boiling corn (How to Boil Corn), and most of you were surprised by that😉....

About Panchamrit Panchamarit is a Sanskrit word. It is made by combining two words, Pancha + Amrit = Panchamrit. The word pancha means five ingredients and amrit is for the nectar of God. It is also known as Panchamrut or Charnamrit. Panchamrit is offered first to God and then given as prasad after puja. It is prepared during Hindu celebrations and festivals like Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, or Satyanarayan Katha. Charnamrut is a gluten-free, no-cook prasad, that is very easy to prepare....

This paneer dish can be served as an appetizer or starter with bread slices, with a bowl of soup, or even toss it with pasta of your choice. If you have answers to questions like what is paneer, how to make paneer at home, paneer vs. tofu, then directly jump to the recipe. But if you are new to Indian cooking and want to know about paneer, the popular Indian cottage cheese read my post here....

South Asian cuisine offers many paratha recipes to pair with its curries. The paratha is one of the most popular and has various shapes and forms. Some of the more well-known ones are the South Indian parotta, the lacha paratha, and stuffed parathas like my aloo paratha. A personal favorite is a dessert paratha, layered with sugar, known as meetha paratha. If you’re a fan of Pakistani flatbreads, give my missi roti (besan ki roti) recipe a try....

Also, check out our peanut butter banana bread, popular no bake peanut butter fudge, peanut butter cookies. About the recipe Love chocolate and peanut butter? Then these homemade fudgy brownies are for you. The brownie batter is easy to make, and these tastes like your peanut butter cup. Bake this for Halloween, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays for your loved ones. Chocolate peanut butter brownies are one of the best make-ahead dessert recipes....

Why We Love This Easy Salmon Recipe Here is a winning summer dish! Flaky, moist, and tender salmon is baked with vibrant basil pesto and a crisp Panko topping. It’s quick to prepare in under 20 minutes, offers tons of flavor and contrasting textures, and goes fabulously with all sorts of side dishes. Plus, you can make this Pesto Salmon recipe in the oven or in the air fryer! 6 Ingredients You Need Salmon fillets – wild caught, with skin on Basil pesto – store-bought (or homemade pesto made with fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese!...

In our home, Sunday night is pizza night! It’s one of my and my son’s favorite traditions. I start on the pizza dough, he chooses a movie, and then we have a ball throwing on our favorite toppings and waiting for all that doughy, cheesy, bubbly goodness to come out of the oven! The other night, he invited some friends over to join us. Suddenly, I got an idea! Why not turn pizza into finger food?...

The name of this dish certainly does not give the content away. The only give away is the chicken, but what kind of chicken? Well, let me do the honor -Poulet D.G is a cross between stir-fried chicken meal and Fricassee (classic French stew of chicken and vegetables, cooked in white wine and finished with a touch of cream.). There are different variations to this meal depending on the preparation....

This recipe is a great example of how sometimes simple is best. It’s a fresh, flavourful Quinoa Salad that’s perfect for spring and summer months, or for customising in colder months with different veggies. We’re making this with seasonal asparagus and courgettes, peas, a sprinkling of parmesan and a lemony, zesty dressing. It’s great to keep in the fridge for lunches throughout the week or as a delicious side dish....

I have always been a Bean Lover ever since when I was young. From stews, soups to salads – I do appreciate the full glory of beans. They’re best served with plantains and rice and even more enjoyable on their own like my recent Homemade Baked Beans. I thought that’d be it, but boy, never had I been so impressed than when I first had these refried beans that go perfectly with almost anything....

Don’t miss to check makhane ki kheer and traditional navaratri vrat recipes for 9 days. Roasted Makhana with Dry Fruits & Nuts Ingredients Makhana: Also known as foxnuts, lotus seeds, or phool makhane is the key ingredient.Coconut oil: Use any cooking oil to roast the makhana.Dried fruits and nuts: Anything that is available in your pantry, from almonds, cashews, peanuts, raisins, etc.Flavor: Curry leaves, chat masala, pepper powder. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements....

I have always been a fan of Lawry’s seasoned salt because it’s a quick way of seasoning any dish instead of just adding salt. And recently I cracked up the secret and made my own. Oh yeah! And of course, because I’m Imma… I’m going to share it with you! 😉 You’ll love this DIY seasoned salt because it will save you a lot of time in seasoning your dishes....

I hope you all had a great time with family and friends this Diwali season, along with good mithai or sweets, chaats, and dinner. We really had a great time this year and loads of fun with our kids. For bloggers, Diwali, Thanksgiving, or even Christmas starts a month early than others. I hope all bloggers can relate. This year has been a blockbuster for me, guys. Thank you Thank you 🙂 And now, right after the holiday, all we crave is some light, fresh and healthy lunch or dinner that we can prepare with minimal effort....

We have used herb butter and homemade spice mix to make this roasted chicken. If you are looking for a turkey alternative this Thanksgiving, then you are at the right place. Even if you are a beginner cook or a bachelor, you can easily make this recipe, and you will not fail to impress your guests at the Holiday dinner. What is a spatchcock chicken? Spatchcock chicken, also called butterflied chicken, is one of the best methods to roast a whole chicken where the spine is removed so you can lay the chicken flat in a baking pan....

Ok …so I know it’s not exactly pull out the crock-pot weather for some folks but I just can’t help but share this slow cooker brown stewed chicken with you. There is so much to love here. I can’t begin to tell you how much am in love with this brown stew chicken. The chicken marinate alone would have you hooked from the get go. This will make your taste buds happy and true to my kind of recipes, you don’t need napkins....

I love cauliflower. It is a versatile vegetable that can be turned into anything fulfilling and tasty. You can call these cauliflower bites gobi tikka, cauliflower skewers, or tandoori gobi. Whatever the name, Tandoori Gobi Tikka is a lip-smacking, healthy snack. Tikka means ‘bits’ or bite-size pieces. Hence, the dish got its name – gobi (cauliflower) tikka. This veg tikka, like my paneer tikka is utterly simple to make, requires minimal preparation, is meal prep friendly, and is a crowd-pulling BBQ snack....

Check out some of the best and traditional Holi recipes and fasting recipes for Shivratri. Recipe card What is thandai powder? Thandai powder is made with a blend of aromatic spices like cardamom, peppercorns, poppy seeds, watermelon seeds, fennel, nuts like almonds and cashews, and flavorings like rose and saffron. This powder is then used to make a traditional holi drink called thandai or many Indian desserts. Uses Thandai powder can be used to make many Indian sweets, desserts or even to flavor the milk....

The tindora (ivy gourd) is part of the cucumber family and looks just like a cucumber in miniature form. It’s one of the few varieties of edible gourds and has a slightly crunchy texture. I did not grow up eating it in Pakistan, but I’ve grown to love it over the past 25 years here in the USA. This ivy gourd is specific to Africa and Asia and can usually only be sourced at a South Asian store....

The best macaroni salad with tuna is both refreshing and satisfying, and it’s the reason I fell in love with this old-school meal. It’s absolutely packed with flavor and textures without being heavy or dense. I also love that it can be as simple or as elaborate as you please. It’s 100% customizable. Practically every ingredient has a potential swap-out, and what you could add to the mix is almost limitless....