Onion soups have been popular since Roman times. Talk about a dish with a long history! And although people think of them as a poor man’s dish (onions are undeniably a humble main ingredient), the French took things up a notch by enhancing a simple onion soup with indulgent ingredients. Wine, cheese, freshly made bread, there’s so much more than onions in this dish. 🤤 When it’s cold out, and my inner French chef stays in for the night, you can find me in the kitchen, making some cozy French onion soup in my fancy little ramekins for dinner....

Once a humble dish, githeri has evolved into more elaborately seasoned variations. In fact, many people go all out and add meat or additional proteins besides the beans. This recipe leans traditional, with no meat, but adds in quite a few seasonings to enhance the overall flavor. Of course, one of the beautiful things about this recipe for githeri is how easy it is to customize. You can certainly add meat, your choice of beans and corn, and even adjust the seasonings however you like....

Why We Love this Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe We have a classic blackened seasoning recipe here on the site, as well as a tweaked version specific to grilled chicken. But blackening seasoning can go on anything from grilled vegetables, garlic bread, and of course, everyone’s favorite seafood! We especially like blackened seasoning on heartier fish with a more firm texture. This Blackened Mahi-Mahi recipe is a great example! Mahi is a firm white fish with a distinct, mildly sweet flavor....

Sometimes you just want a quick and casual dinner. When that is the case, what is better than a casserole? You assemble, bake it and serve it right out of the dish you cooked it in. Nice, right? You can use a baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Trust me, either way works absolutely fine! This Ground Beef Casserole is definitely going to be one of your soon-to-be faves....

Happy holidays. everyone! How was your Christmas? I hope you all had a good one! We celebrated Christmas Eve at home and went out yesterday with couple of friends and relatives. Despite all the parties going on, of course, I wouldn’t forget to share this recipe to you all so you can make use of those leftover ham from yesterday’s menu. Ham and bean soup is the perfect comforting food to indulge in after binge-eating on not-so-healthy Christmas food....

Why We Love This Hearts of Palm Salad with Brazilian Vinaigrette It’s salad season! Who’s excited?! If you are not a salad lover, I’d like to suggest that there’s a chance you’ve been eating the wrong kinds of salads. Slimy over-dressed side dish greens with a little bit of carrots and unripened tomatoes, right? Or maybe those weird restaurant “after-thought” salads with chunks of raw broccoli that are too big to fit in your mouth?...

In case you haven’t noticed, I do love red tomato-based sauce! But when it comes to pasta, I’m kinda in the middle between red and white sauce…until now. I have been raving for days with this homemade Alfredo sauce. As a matter of fact, I’ve added this creamy flavorful sauce on my dishes for about 4 days in a row last week. Can you imagine that? Well, you couldn’t blame me....

Creamy herbaceous homemade Cheese Spread is a great way to use up leftover cheese. My family moved to Asheville, North Carolina a long time ago. This quirky little mountain town is home to an intriguing mix of cultures, economic positions, and interests. People here are extremely passionate about whatever it is they are into be it higher education, hiking, mountain biking, the arts, cookery, nutritional beliefs, etc. I have found that a large majority of people I meet have strong opinions to share....

What Makes Hot Water Cornbread Different? You can prepare these corn treats in ball forms like these Hush Puppies or flat like these Southern Johnny Cakes. But unlike those two cornmeal recipes, this Hot Water Cornbread doesn’t contain any leavening agent, and it usually calls for just three basic ingredients (say what!? 😉). However, if you’re like me and don’t want to settle for a bland recipe, I’d say throw in a tad of sugar or salt to add flavor....

Watermelons– who doesn’t love them? Especially when the sun is shining bright and hot, there’s nothing better than getting a big slice of all that juicy, crisp, and refreshing fruit. However, it’s easy to squash your watermelon dreams if you don’t pick the right one. Selecting the right watermelon can be very confusing and overwhelming, as it’s challenging to know how red the inside is just by judging on its hard shell....

Whenever I like pressing that forward button for summer to come early, I just mix some drinks in my kitchen and it transports me right away to that warm summer feel. Ah, winter cold. It is sometimes unforgiving ! Now that the Mardi Gras is just few weeks away, let me make this popular New Orleans drink to celebrate with you guys – Hurricane Drink! It’s really really good, and it hits you right on spot!...

Best Juicer for Celery I finally discovered the medicinal benefits of drinking celery juice and it has changed our lives dramatically for the better. We make celery juice every week at the start of the week and drink it every morning first thing! It’s a cheap way to detox the liver and combat inflammation. But you definitely need to use an actual juicer that extracts the juice and separates the pulp of the strings of the celery stalk out, not a Vitamix or a blender....

The batter for idli and khotte is exactly the same 🙂 The only difference is instead of steaming it in idli plates or molds; we are steaming it in jackfruit leaves pocket. WHAT IS KHOTTE KADUBU OR KHOTTO? Khotte Kadubu or Hittu or Kotte or Gunda is another way of steaming idli batter in jackfruit leaves. It is one of the most popular and traditional recipes from the Coastal Karnataka region (Udupi, Mangalore) prepared for almost all special occasions and festivals like Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc....

Why We Love This Keto Crustless Quiche Recipe When was the last time you made a quiche? Was it soft and pillowy, or crispy around the edges and dry in the center? Quiche is a simple sort of recipe to prepare. Yet it’s also a dish people tend to over cook. We’re so concerned with the possibility of raw eggs in the center, that we leave it in the oven far too long....

This homemade Italian seasoning has been long overdue until, finally, I have to make it out of necessity. You know how much I love my queen of seasoning – Creole seasoning, right? I season most of my meat and vegetables with it; a sprinkle here and there and VOILA, you’ll have a flavorful dish to devour. My pantry would have at least 2 medium jars of Creole seasoning sitting on top of it until last Friday....

My favorite way to enjoy this daal recipe is to cook some basmati-rice, make some kachumber salad and have a simple healthy meal. However, if I’m entertaining, this Kaali Masoor ki Daal makes a great side for meat entrees, like my pakistani-beef-kofta-meatball-curry or my easy-aloo-gosht curry. Why you’ll love this recipe Quick and easy recipe - This easy kaali masoor ki daal is a family favorite and one I often make, especially on a busy weekday!...

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes About Khus Khus (Poppy Seeds) The tiny white poppy seeds are called Khus Khus in Hindi. In Indian Cuisine, white poppy seeds are used as a paste to make rich, creamy, and indulgent Mughlai-style curries. Along with curries, khus khus is also added to the famous Indian drink – Thandai. These poppy seeds have tons of health benefits along with a nutty taste. They are well known for their comforting, cooling, and calming effects....

Groundnut soup, as West Africans sometimes call this dish, makes an amazing one-pot meal. But it goes beautifully over steamy rice or other traditional African sides, so there are plenty of ways to serve it. The traditional Senegalese peanut stew is the inspiration for my recipe. The tempting combination of garlic, ginger, herbs, and plenty of spices is mouthwateringly good. As with most soups, the potential variations are endless. Customizing it to your taste or ingredient availability is easy!...

Why We Love Orange Fluff Salad Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad is a classic southern side dish, popular at potlucks and summer picnics. It’s similar to Ambrosia Salad, but with a more robust orange flavor and less ingredients competing with the bright citrus flavor. The creamy texture and orange flavor often give this recipe the name dreamsicle salad or creamsicle salad. No matter what you call it, this “salad” is more of a sweet side dish or dessert than anything else....

Shrimp roast Mangalore and Kundapur-style Style Ghee Roast is a very popular side dish. The key ingredients used are shrimp, ghee, and aromatic spices like red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, garlic, etc. This dish is known for its vibrant red color, aromatic flavors, and richness, which comes from using desi ghee (clarified butter). You can check out my detailed post on authentic chicken ghee roast recipe. Shrimp roast is also known as chemmeen roast in Kerala and sungta roast in Konkani....