Dreaming about the tropics? Here is a good way to stop dreaming and start living. Making this spicy coconut tenders at home would get you closer to the tropics (at least your taste buds would). I would have to say, anything coconut just does this for me. You can tell am from the tropics, eh? Probably that is why. So, if you love coconut shrimp, then it is only natural for you love this Crispy Caribbean Coconut Chicken Strips....

About the recipe Dahi wale aloo is a healthy Indian recipe prepared mainly during Navratri, Ekadashi fasting, upvas, or vrat days using basic ingredients from your kitchen. The best part about this dish is that it does not use onion, garlic, or tomatoes, yet it tastes finger-licking good. This dish is vegetarian and gluten-free. You can make it vegan by substituting curd with vegan yogurt. Ingredients 600 grams Potatoes1 tablespoon Oil1 teaspoon Cumin seeds2 cups Yogurt or Dahi2 to 3 Green chilies, finely choppedSalt or Rock Salt or Sendha Namak, to taste½ teaspoon Roasted Coriander Powder (Can use curry powder or garam masala powder, or chaat masala)1 tablespoon Coriander leaves...

This wholesome upma often finds its way to my breakfast table. And when it does, I love saving up the last few spoonfuls for my evening snack with a cup of filter coffee. It also doubles as the perfect lunchbox meal alongside fruit and buttermilk (chaas). (Also read: Lunchbox Ideas For Office) The whole grains and vegetables make namkeen dalia a nutritious one-pot meal. About Broken Wheat Unlike atta (wheat flour) and maida (refined wheat flour), Dalia is whole wheat grains that are pounded or broken down....

The Best Healthiest Watermelon Smoothie Recipe It gets hot where we live in the south. Like, really hot. So as soon as the warm weather starts creeping up, the drinks get colder. At the pool, barbecues, and any outdoor gathering, something icy to sip on is a must-have. Fresh and wonderfully frosty beverages are one of our favorite parts of summer. We’ve shared lots of tasty and easy recipes over the years for how to make all kinds of blended drinks… From Pina Coladas and Frozen Coconut Mojitos, to Frozen Lemonade with Pineapple and Coconut Choco Chai Smoothies....

Why We Love This Vegan Black Bean Soup Recipe Our classic slow cooker black bean soup recipe has long been a big hit. It has all of your favorite ingredients like hearty beans and bold aromatics, with a nearly endless list of possible toppings. But although it is a delicious dish, not everyone likes to “set and forget” their dinner first thing in the morning. When you want all of that strong, scrumptious flavor in a fraction of the time you simply turn to the Instant Pot....

Why We Love This Custard Cake Recipe While just about everyone adores a lovely and delicious layered cake, let’s be real – we aren’t all crazy about making a layered cake. Typically, to get those distinct sections, you have to either bake several cakes or masterfully carve one cake into several sections. The process can be a bit tedious, if not nerve-wracking. But not with this recipe! Here, we have a fun and simple dessert that’s perfect to make for holiday parties....

The Best (Easy) Peanut Brittle Recipe Holiday season AKA candy season is the perfect time to make homemade goodies to share with family and friends. And a crispy batch of sweet nut brittle is a classic treat that’s always a bit hit! We’ve made a traditional(ish) Bacon Pecan Brittle recipe on the stovetop for years, but recently discovered it can be converted to a microwave recipe for speed and convenience… No cooking thermometer required!...

It wasn’t my plan at all to make a peach cobbler. But when hubby and I saw all those fresh, plump, in-season peaches at the local market, I knew I had to make something out of them. Then I ended up buying a box of them, and I don’t have the slightest regret. With all those peaches, the first thing that came to my mind is this homemade easy Peach Cobbler which I don’t mind eating every single day!...

Any Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, Super Bowl party, or any get-together is incomplete without at least one dish with potatoes. It can be the main course of your meal, appetizer, side, starter, finger food, or bite-size snack. In this post, you will see some of the best and most simple recipe ideas with not only potatoes but also affordable or cheap budget-friendly recipes with potatoes and some unique recipes which are super easy to make....

An Easy Spanish Rice Recipe for All Today we are sharing delicious authentic Mexican Rice recipe… Or is Spanish Rice? You might think that Spanish Rice is native to Mexico, but it is not! Since rice is not native to Mexico, it is thought that the Spaniards brought it over to Central America during the invasion in the 1500s, after their travels to Asia. Over time the two cultures married to create a delicious staple in the Mexican food culture....

Each household have their own way of making egusi soup more appealing! A number of people add diced tomatoes; some add crayfish (dried shrimps), some include smoked fish and some even include fresh vegetables… Moi? My favorite ingredient….. Garlic… Yes, garlic in combination to the aforementioned ingredients including Maggie cubes for a sumptuous egusi soup. Egusi aka Egwusi soup is an exotic soup that is cooked, in various parts of West Africa and goes under different aliases....

Why We Love This Ethiopian Chicken Stew Recipe Depending on where you live, Ethiopian recipes might not be on the top of your weekly dinner menu. Yet maybe they should be! After years of visiting cities around the US with large Ethiopian communities, and amazing Ethiopian restaurants, we’ve started making our favorite Ethiopian recipes as home. I have found it’s much easier than I thought to make this exciting cuisine in my own kitchen....

Why We Love This Everything Bagel Seasoned Cod Good ol’ white fish. We all have a favorite variety. Some love their crispy catfish dinners, others their poached halibut with cream sauce. There is really no wrong fish dish to call your favorite. But no matter how you normally like to eat white fish, today’s Baked White Fish with Everything Bagel Crust recipe is a simple 5-ingredient wonder you are going to LOVE....

Want to try a vegan snack for a change? These balls of happiness will surely take your taste buds to the Middle East as you bite into its crispy crust with a pillowy soft center. The combination of herbs and spices adds interesting savory flavors to these treats. I fell in love with Middle Eastern cuisines when I tried couscous and Hummus, and now, my new addiction is—falafel. I can’t stop munching on them, especially because they’re guilt-free....

When I got my first fall picnic invitation this year, I was ecstatically thinking of all the cozy comfort food that awaited me! And I wanted my contribution to be equally drool-worthy. So it had to be fall-themed and easy to transport. After brainstorming with the fam, we decided on these sinfully scrumptious fried apple pies. Something about the combination of flaky pastry and warm, gooey apple filling is simply irresistible....

Check here for our popular pan-fried plantains or raw banana pakora (fritters) recipe. About the recipe Fried plantains, also called ripe banana pakora, fritters, or bajji are popular evening snacks in Mangalore, Udupi region. These are sold as street food and snacks at restaurants. The plantains should be ripe with atleast 40 % of the skin or peel turned from yellow to black for best results. These fried plantains are also called pikkale kele bajo in konkani, my mother tongue, where pikkale means ripe, kele means banana, and bajo means fried in batter....

What do you know about potato farming? If you’re like me, you might instantly jump to high school history lessons on the Irish Potato Blight, or think of Idaho. Right? Well I recently spent a day on a midwest potato farm and discovered there is much more to potato farming than meets the eye. Last month I had the opportunity to tour Black Gold Farms. Black Gold Farms was started over 85 years ago by Hali Halverson, a potato farmer in North Dakota....

Why We Love One-Pot Beefaroni What is Beefaroni? Well if you’re asking this, you most likely did not grow up in the 80s or 90s… Beefaroni is an American premade meal in a can, consisting of pasta with beef and tomato sauce. Kids in my generation often grew up making it as an afterschool snack. It’s macaroni in mild meaty sauce, with just a touch of sweetness. Although the classic Chef Boyardee Beefaroni is nostalgic, beef Roni is easy to make at home, with a much fresher flavor!...

Why We Love This Tortellini Soup Recipe If you haven’t noticed, we love soup. It’s the original one-pot meal! From classics like chicken noodle and minestrone, to vibrant chicken orzo and pappa al pomodoro, there is just nothing more deliciously cozy than enjoying a warm bowl of homemade soup. This simple rustic Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup recipe is a huge comfort food favorite here – and we’re sure you’re going to love it, too!...

Rasta Pasta Recipe My family and I have been fortunate enough to take two vacations this year. The kids went on their first cruise through the Caribbean this spring, and we just returned home from a trip to Hawaii to celebrate my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary! Along with family time, playing in the sand, and some thrill-seeking adventures, the food is what I really enjoy on vacations like this. Tropical flavors from the South Pacific and the Caribbean have been on my mind for months now, and I just can’t seem to get enough of them!...