The Journey to Low Carb Bread The fall of 2017 was pretty rough on our family. My daughter Ava (age 15) came home from school one day with severe abdominal pain. At first, we thought she was coming down with a tummy bug. Yet as it lingered on day after day we knew we were dealing with something else entirely. After weeks of seeing various doctors, putting her through uncountable medical tests, X-rays and CT scans, and exploring several forms of alternative medicine, she was labeled with “Irritable Bowel Syndrome....

If you’ve already tried my Marry Me Chicken recipe, you’ll know how totally delicious it is (chicken, cream, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan… yum). I wanted to do a version of this that meant we didn’t have to faff about with side dishes or extra cooking and cleaning up, but still kept those amazing flavours. What better than a one pot pasta?! And so I have combined the best bits from two of my popular recent recipes – Marry Me Chicken and Orzo Bolognese!...

About Meethe Chawal Desserts made with rice are widely popular in the Indian subcontinent. As per the folklore, it is considered a good omen, to combine rice with sugar, and milk and serve as a sacred offering to the deity of the family. Meethe Chawal is one such popular festive Indian dessert. The dish has different regional names – mishti pulao, zarda, sweet rice, meetha pulao. All these regional names refer to a decadent, aromatic, sweet, and savory rice pulao....

Why We Love These Mini Cheese Balls Cheese balls, the quintessential holiday party snack. I could probably count on one hand the times I’ve been to a holiday party and the Cheese Ball was not represented. They are perfect for any holiday! Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve parties would all be even better with these mini cheeseballs. After all, what’s not to love about a big ball of soft cheese rolled in nuts?...

You know how much I love bread in all forms! This blog here has a long list of bread recipes that is on weekly rotation here at home. And so I am so excited to share with you one of our favorite holiday and party bread (aside from French Toast Bake) – the Monkey Bread. What makes the bread even more lovable is that you can make it easier by buying store-bought biscuit cans and just form the biscuits into balls sprinkled with cinnamon sugar....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes About Methi Matar Malai Methi Matar Malai is a popular vegetarian main course gravy dish from India. The word ‘malai’ indicates the creamy texture of the gravy and also symbolizes the presence of cream in the dish. It is mainly prepared during winter to celebrate fresh seasonal produce like fenugreek leaves (methi) and green peas (matar). The creaminess of mushrooms, the crunchiness of green peas, and the bitterness of fenugreek leaves create a delectable flavour profile....

What is Pahadi Badi? Badi is a sun-dried, vegetarian lentil nugget. It is known as dal vadi or vadiyan in other Indian local dialects. Vadi is usually pronounced as Badi in the pahadi dialect, and the whole dish, when served with rice, is called Badi – Bhaat (Rice) or Badi Ki Sabji. The making process of Pahadi badi is very similar to Punjabi vadiyan but with minimal spices and ingredients. Pahadi Badi is more like a sattvic ingredient....

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes About Pahadi Mustard Greens Uttarakhand, nestled in the Himalayas, boasts a cuisine that is simple, rustic, and highly nutritious. One such humble yet flavorful dish is Lai ki Sabzi, a stir-fry made from a local variety of mustard leaves. The colour of Pahadi mustard leaves has shades of red, crimson, and dark green. The broad and curled leaves look very similar to Kale and have a peculiarly sharp aroma like mustard seeds/oil....

Aside from shrimp and fish, scallops are one of our favorite seafood. However, I’ve made the mistake of overcooking them, and what a disaster! We ate them, but you should have seen the look my boys gave me. However, it’s super simple once you get the hang of it. And now my family actually requests pan-seared scallops on special occasions. Make sure your scallops are completely dry. Any excess liquid interferes with the searing process....

The Best Pantry Staple Here is a classic BIG-flavor dish that takes a short amount of time to prepare, Pasta Puttanesca. The word puttan means worthless, or throw-away, in Italian and several other languages. The dish was named puttanesca because the ingredients were all a chef had left in his pantry one night. Just the leftover items from a busy day in the kitchen. I’d say he discovered a pretty terrific combination!...

Easy Pholourie :Deep fried spicy split pea dough. Slightly crispy on the outside, yet some what light and fluffy on the inside. This incredible flavorful street snack is enjoyed throughout the Caribbean Islands, especially in Trinidad and Guyana. Oh Goodness! This could seriously be a problem, after biting in to it you will understand why it is a problem. A while back I attended a Trinidad event and I got to taste these delectable balls and they spoke to me....

It’s been a couple of years since I celebrated Christmas back in my in Africa, was hoping to make it this Christmas but due to unforeseen circumstances I’ll be celebrating here with family and friends . And the food is mostly going to be traditional. I don’t know about you, but during Christmas my palate longs for those bold, rich and flavorful African dishes that have served me good memories over the years....

Why We Love This Protein Brownies Recipe Life is all about balance, and we try to share a fairly equal number of crazy indulgent and super healthy recipes on the site. Because sometimes you want a gooey caramel brownie and other times you need a great vegan stir fry tempeh – and we love ’em both and everything in between in fair amounts. Then there are those magical moments when you discover a recipe that perfectly combines decadence with a nutritious twist....

Then, once the meat is done and the coleslaw has chilled, these babies go together in a flash. It’s the perfect way to serve a ton of people all at once or use leftover pork roast. Yum! Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pulled Pork Sandwiches Talk about the perfect comfort food! Whether you’re cooking for your family, a gameday mob, or having a picnic in the park, this pulled pork sandwich recipe is the answer to what’s for lunch....

Kaddu ki sabzi Pumpkin is called kaddu in Hindi, and curry is called sabzi. This style of pumpkin curry is popular in Konkani cuisine, specially at temples and is popularly known as dudde khatkhato (dudhya katkao or dudhia khatkhato). Since no onion or garlic is added to this sabzi, you can also make this pumpkin curry for Navratri fasting and vrat days. Serve this pumpkin coconut curry with rice, flatbread, or dinner rolls for a complete meal....

What is ‘Puri’? Puri or Poori is a deep-fried puffed-up Indian bread made with whole wheat flour (atta), salt, water, and oil. They are the most popular Indian side dish to accompany curries and gravy dishes. In India, the early morning walk in the forage of local breakfast or lust for piquant street food often concludes with Puri-Bhaaji. It has become a weighty part of our food culture and heritage. The culinary tour of the country is never considered complete without enjoying Puri dipped in hot and bold curries....

This post is sponsored by Café Appliances. Customizable appliances for modern day cooks. Design your appliances around your style. I hope this decadent one-pot pasta meal here will be enough to officially welcome the spring season. With its beautiful colors at first glance, you can truly say that this dish here means serious business – serious in getting you to drool! 😉 A couple of my girl friends from other parts of the U....

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Cheese Rava Cutlet is a vegetarian Indian snack. These cutlets have a crisp exterior and a mouth melting cheesy interior. You need a few basic staples like fine quality semolina (rava), milk, spices, and cheese to make these cutlets from scratch at home. The best part is you can make these rava cutlets in advance, store them in the refrigerator, and pan-fry before serving. And I almost forgot that you could cook these rava cutlets in an air-fryer or in the oven....

Jumbo Stuffed Shells Are you looking for a pasta dish that always brings a smile to the faces of children and grownups alike? Something that is classic and comforting, the perfect meal to end any sort of day?? Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe with Marinara. BOOM. Stuffed Shells are simple. Completely void of elegance. Yet this humble dish delivers a big impact on the dinner table! Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe This Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe is creamy, cheesy, savory, and offers a touch of spice....

Boozy rum cake – Oh YES!!! Let me tell you about this cake and how delightful it is. It is adapted from Carole Walter’s, absolutely BEST yellow cake. I guess when you label a cake the absolute best cake you are bound to get a lot of people poking at the recipe. What I have to say is that it is sooo good – definitely a keeper. Though it is quite good I made a few adjustments for you to make; it tastes even better....