Estimated reading time: 4 minutes What is Modak? Modak is a rice flour dumpling stuffed with coconut and jaggery sweet mixture. It is a gluten-free Maharashtrian sweet made to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. According to folklore, Modak is considered Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet dish. There are a variety of modak recipes such as ukadiche modak, mawa (khoya) modak, nariyal modak, or modern versions such as chocolate modak....

Mussels are one of Lt. Dan’s favorite things to eat. He could sit and eat pounds of them at a time, oohing and ahhhing like What About Bob. There is a little french bistro here in Asheville we like to frequent, called Bouchon. Bouchon feels like a casual eatery in France. The interior is a little too dark, a little too crowded, and a little too warm on a sultry summer evening… Yet that is part of why it’s utterly charming!...

A popular street food, the red meat in Karahi Gosht is cooked till it’s falling off the bone. Once the meat is completely coated with the spicy tomato gravy it is finished off with lots of fresh ginger and coriander (cilantro) leaves. This recipe was inspired by my beef karahi gosht and my chicken karahi recipes on this site, and pairs well with this dhaba style mash daal . As you can see, Karahi Gosht, which literally means meat cooked in a Karahi, is very popular and can be cooked with many different types of meat....

We Love Dairy-Free Protein Balls Curb your cookie craving without falling off the bandwagon! When trying to stick with a healthy eating plan, snacks are generally the hardest thing to deal with. It’s tricky to find healthy got-to snacks that satisfy afternoon cravings. When the carrot sticks just don’t cut it, we bury ourselves in empty vending machine wrappers. However, this simple No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls recipe is a game-changer. Each little energy bite is packed with oats, flax seeds, and nut butter to fill and energize you....

This Nutella Christmas Tree recipe is the ULTIMATE festive breakfast for your family! If seasonal indulging is your thing (and of course it should be), then you’ve got to try this. This breakfast pastry is fun, chocolatey, tastes amazing and makes the house smell divine and cosy. Everything we need at Christmas! Here I’ll show you the few simple steps that stand between your ready-made croissant dough and this beautiful tree....

Jump to:What is Panchakajjaya or Panchkadayi?Ingredients usedHow to make Panchakajjaya or Panchkadayi?For Poha Panchkadayi or Avalakki Panchakajjaya or Sweet PohaFor Chanedali Panchkadayi, Kadalebele PanchakajjayaFor Moogadali Panchakadayi or hesarubele panchakajjayaRecipe cardUser Reviews What is Panchakajjaya or Panchkadayi? Panchakajjaya traditionally means a mixture of five ingredients. The base is made of jaggery, coconut, sesame seeds (til), and cardamom. To this, one main ingredients like poha (pova, avalakki), black chana (chana or chane dali, kadale bele - split or whole), moong dal (mooga dali, hesaru bele, green gram - split or whole), puffed rice (popped rice, layi) is added....

It’s not a surprise that I love trying out new food so when I heard about this Brazilian cheese bread, I told myself that I had to try one. My first glorious bite of this little bun oozed with a rich flavorful filling. This is literally what a pleasant surprise should be. My palette loved it so much that I decided to give this one a try. I can almost hear angels singing about how super yummy these snacks are....

Are you looking for some last-minute Diwali sweet recipe or mithai or Diwali gift ideas? Then check this out. You are going to love this. It’s not only colorful and beautiful but also simple and easy to make. Wish you all a very happy, colorful, and prosperous Diwali. I just can’t thank you for millions of love showered on my MILK BARFI post that I shared during Diwali 2019. This inspired me to cook something interesting this Diwali (Deepawali) and share it with all of you....

If you’re craving something different this summer, here’s a great recipe that will give Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken a run for their money. It will definitely get you excited about firing up the grill. You can make it mildly spicy or crank up the heat as much as you want. I won’t judge. I’ve made this recipe mildly spicy because my son isn’t a big spicy food fan. So, I made sure he’d enjoy these grilled chicken as much as I did....

We all have our favorite chicken rotisserie recipe and favorite sauce, too. But there’s only one sauce for our zingy roasted chicken here, and it’s none other than the spicy and zesty Peruvian Green Sauce. They are like peanut butter and jelly, burger and fries, spaghetti and meatballs… you get the idea.😉 Imma’s Pollo a la Brasa Recipe This Pollo a la Brasa, also known as Peruvian-Style Roasted Chicken, is considered one of the most popular dishes in Peru....

If you feel a little funny about putting beans in a dessert pie, you aren’t alone. I thought it sounded weird, too – until I tried it. But the beans give the pie a nice creamy texture rather than a strong bean flavor. In fact, that’s the reason we’re using mild pintos instead of a more flavorful variety of beans. Honestly, with all the cozy spices – think nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon – the pinto beans transform into a pie filling that is as tasty as its contemporaries....

Why We Love Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits I don’t know what it is about those delicious buttery biscuits… Some people proudly visit “the lobster” week after week to get their seafood and Cheddar Bay Biscuit fix. Others call and order ahead, then slide in the side door with oversized sunglasses, to nab their biscuits and leave inconspicuously. Either way, you know you love them. We all love them. Everyone loves a basket of Red Lobster Biscuits....

Why We Love This Roasted Red Pepper Sauce This Roasted Red Pepper Dip started out with a bag of bagels. I had bagels. I had cream cheese. Yet something was missing. What could possibly make cream cheese even better? You guessed it… Roasted reds, baby! A puree of cheese, roasted red peppers and spice makes a tangy Roasted Red Pepper Dip that begs to be slathered over bread and veggies. It transforms a plain turkey sandwich into something AMAZING....

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so flavorful that it is hard to stop once you start eating this. These can be served as a side with chicken, pork, or even in your burrito bowls or tacos, or simply with steamed rice, and they just taste amazing. The sweetness from the sweet potatoes compliments so well with onion, garlic, jalapeno, fresh rosemary, butter, and oil. No additional spices or flavorings are required....

Why We Love This Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe Want to serve your family something that tastes luxurious but is also a cozy crowd-pleaser? This is the recipe for you! Fabulous silky Seafood Stuffed Shells are loaded with fresh shrimp, crab, and cheese. Then kissed with a delicate creamy seafood sauce and baked to perfection. While jumbo stuffed shells might seem a bit intimidating, this recipe is remarkably easy to make! It takes only an hour to prepare from start to finish, and serves beautifully both an elegant and comforting dish....

Sheet Pan Chicken Ideas A comforting healthy recipe, perfect for any night of the week! We often think of comfort food as fattening and carb-heavy, but that doesn’t have to be true. Good comfort food is more about how it makes you feel when you eat it than about the nutritional facts. Low Carb Chicken Cacciatore Today’s light and lean Low Carb Sheet Pan Chicken Cacciatore is a delectable cozy dish, that easily fits into low carb, paleo, ketogenic, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets… However, it makes you feel as if you’ve been wrapped in a big fuzzy blanket....

Just when I thought mac and cheese couldn’t get any better, this uh-mazing dish entered my life. Searing shrimp in the same pan you make your cheese sauce gives the whole dish a boost of umami, which is outrageously good. Plus, tender, juicy bites of shrimp perfectly complement the silky, cheesy sauce. If all this sounds a little fancy for your kitchen, then rest assured this dish is about as down-to-earth as you can get....

Shrimp po’boys are by far the most quintessential sandwiches in New Orleans cuisine – hands down. It was one of my favorites, during my pregnancy and I ate it shamelessly – no guilt AT ALL. I long for those days. But it ain’t happening now. This shrimp po’boy recipe is made with battered shrimp, served on a toasted garlic French roll filled with crispy cabbage or lettuce and fresh tomatoes....

This is a simple and quick red onion gravy recipe that you’ll hopefully turn to time and time again, adding delicious comforting richness to your Toad in the Hole, your Sunday Roasts or your Shepherd’s Pies. I would say getting your gravy just right probably takes about 20-30 minutes, but bear in mind that while it’s cooking, usually there’s a main dish being cooked at the same time, so it’s not really much of a stretch....