About the recipe Pradhaman (Prathaman) is a popular dessert recipe from Kerala that is prepared during festivals like Onam. Onam Sadhya is incomplete without pradhaman. After trying out chakka pradhaman and nei payasam from Kerala cuisine, I have totally fallen in love with this cuisine. The sweet dishes have a unique flavor and aroma due to the special garnish of toasted coconuts. Recipes are usually easy-to-make and require simple ingredients. There are many types of pradhaman in Kerala and Tamil Nadu cuisines....

Known by many different names, aloo sabzi, aloo tarkari, and aloo sabzi, this Pakistani potato curry is a favorite that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eat this dry curry with naan or paratha, or enjoy it as a side with seekh kebab, kali masoor ki dal, masala fry fish curry, or some raita. Why you’ll love Aloo Bhujia A budget-friendly recipe - Nothing is more affordable than potatoes when trying to stay on budget....

Look how amazing this ambrosia salad is in that bowl! You’ll pick up the fresh fruit’s sweetness and the sour cream’s tang (yes, yogurt works fine, too), while your mouth savors every nuance of texture there is in every bite. From the soft, gooey marshmallows and creamy dressing to the crunchy toasted pecans — aaaahhh — how can I even describe it? What is Ambrosia Salad? You’ll usually find this creamy, fruity salad served on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day....

Why We Love This Hot Cider Recipe This fragrant Slow Cooker Wassail Recipe will usher you into the spirit of fall in no time. The first time I ever tasted wassail was at an old-fashioned village festival in 1986. It was a chilly fall day. I was walking through the streets with my parents, taking in the local scenery. Everywhere I looked, there were artisans dressed in turn-of-the-century garb carving soap bars, blowing glass ornaments, and throwing pottery....

And if I were you, I would cook extra bacon slices, so you have something to munch on while waiting for our bacon mac and cheese to come out of the oven. 😉 Kidding aside, you’ll definitely love this recipe for its simplicity. Yet it is full of savory and bold flavors from bacon and a combination of different cheeses. The extra kick of heat from Creole Seasoning and cayenne is enough to create a flavor explosion in your mouth....

Whenever I walk into family buffet restaurants, I can guarantee there will be meatloaf on it. However, meatloaf is so easy to make that it doesn’t even tempt me. Besides, wrapping it in bacon gives you a family-friendly comfort food restaurant meal without the price tag. Yes, bacon and the glorious glaze scream winner-winner. I must say, wrapping bacon around the ever-delicious meatloaf is genius. Imagine combining two of the most incredible foods in a single dish....

Not a big fan of potatoes? Love to eat breakfast? In search of something different and truly tasty? Then look no further, these baked plantains and eggs should be right up your alley. No one will ever guess that this nutritious, mouthwatering breakfast frittata is lighter! Plantain makes it hearty, and the eggs and veggies pile on color and wonderful flavor. Fried plantain and egg is one of my favorite weekend breakfast....

We all need a go-to banana cake recipe and this is mine! I have been making a version of this recipe since I owned my very first recipe book 35 years ago (!). Then, when I had children, this was a once a week entertainment activity to bake together. Low effort AND we got to eat cake at the end. What a win. I still love it now, and I hope you and your family do too ❤️...

What is laddu? According to Wikipedia, ‘Laddu or laddoo (laḍḍū, lāḍḍū) 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. They are often served at festive or religious occasions.’ About Besan Ladoo Besan Laddu is one of the most popular traditional Indian sweets. Whether it is festive celebrations, religious rituals, or marriage, besan ke laddu is always part of the dessert platter....

Why We Love Dutchess Potatoes Certainly, you could just make creamy comforting mashed potatoes and serve them as-is. You could also bake them in a dish so the top gets a little crusty to replicate the duchess potato concept. Yet for the full effect of golden pillows of potato, with moist fluffy interiors and buttery crisp exteriors, you’ve got to make real deal Dutchess Potatoes. The Best Duchess Potatoes recipe I’m sharing today is, in my humble opinion the best, because the flavor and texture are so right on....

March is the season of colors. If it is the colors of spring in the United States, it’s the colors of holi in India welcoming spring. The Holi festival is celebrated over two days. Choti holi or Holi Dahan and Rangwali Holi. Holi marks the victory of good over evil, positive over negative, and light over darkness. Holi Special Dishes Holi dishes are specially prepared in the Northern parts of India....

Why We Love Old Fashioned Cocktails If you’re looking to conquer traditional cocktails this season, making the perfect Old-Fashioned Cocktail recipe should be at the top of your list. This whiskey cocktail is both elegant and rustic. It’s bold and refreshing. And it’s perfect to serve any time of year! Traditionally, a classic old fashioned was made with rye whiskey. However, nowadays, it can be made with either rye whiskey or bourbon liquor, whichever you prefer....

I love a social media viral recipe and this one is no exception. Even better, these Big Mac Tacos have been everywhere online, but are also SUPER delicious. Flattened homemade burgers, fried together with a tortilla wrap, topped with cheese and Big Mac-style garnish (lettuce, gherkins, onion) – and that unmistakable sauce, of course – and we have an absolute hit of a dinner on our hands. Get the kids involved in the cooking at the weekend and don’t forget your homemade skin-on fries on the side!...

Sounds interesting, right? It’s very tasty and addictive too. Are you in a transition phase from being a meat (including eggs) eater to a vegetarian or vegan plant-based diet? Then you are at the right place. Yuppie!!!!!! About the recipe This breadless sandwich is one of the best vegetarian, gluten-free recipes you can serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, especially on meatless Mondays, and also the best option if you are on a weight loss program....

The kids went back to school this Tuesday. With a sigh of relief and a sniff of remorse, I watched them walk timidly into their classrooms. My daughter is in third grade and my little guy is in first grade this year. Thus far we’ve had wonderful teachers, but I have to admit, it’s nerve-racking placing my “legacy” in the care of someone else for nine months of the year....

I would like to say that with what the world is experiencing right now, every day should be a gratitude day. So, I’m beyond thankful for this gift of life and my beloved family by my side. And while I’ve been daydreaming about my next Caribbean trip, a tropical food trip in my kitchen, starting with this rice and beans recipe, will have to do. Or if you’re into Jamaican food, it’s rice and peas....

Chana Pulav is one of the best recipes for your kid’s school lunchbox or office lunch box, or tiffin/snack box too. This rice dish is so tasty that it can be served alone. If you want to have it in a typical south Indian style, then serve it with yogurt dip or raita or salan. If you have leftover cooked chickpeas or canned chickpeas, then this recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes....

Here’s a foolproof recipe with a step-by-step guide, so you can whip up this mouthwatering, impressive and beautiful-looking homemade pie with no trouble! For those of us of a certain age (!) who remember Twin Peaks, you won’t be able to think of Cherry Pie without thinking of Agent Cooper’s ‘Damn Good Cherry Pie’. I’d never eaten or even seen a great deal of cherry pie here in the UK....

I have been taking measures lately, to make sure I incorporate more salads in my diet and on in on this blog cause I have too! Not by choice but by necessity. We all need a hearty salad every now and then. I stuff myself when am cooking. Yeah, not one of those to just eat a few spoonfuls and shove the rest aside. It takes everything in me to make it happen and I lose most of the time....

Why We Love This Chicken Potato Soup Recipe Don’t you love meals that feel and taste super naughty, but aren’t? Today we’re sharing a Crockpot Potato Soup with Chicken that is so comforting, healthy, and so tasty too. Potato soup has always been one of my favorite soups. It’s a hearty, low-cost, family-friendly dish my mother turned into an art form over the years. Making it always reminds me of her....